WO2007125582A1

WO2007125582A1 - Candle device

Info

Publication number: WO2007125582A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/308886
Authority: WO
Inventors: Akira Tanaka
Original assignee: Tanaka Kanesuke Shoji Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2006-04-27
Filing date: 2006-04-27
Publication date: 2007-11-08

Abstract

A candle device where petal-like pieces are opened after all the wicks of candles are ignited. In the candle device (11), large and small sized petal-like pieces (12, 13) are openably/closably mounted on a stationary base (25) and candles (14) are individually attached to the petal-like pieces. When the petal-like pieces are closed, the wicks (14a) of the candles (14) are located at predetermined igniting positions, and the petal-like pieces (12, 13) are opened after the wicks (14a) are ignited. The candle device (11) has a compression spring (31) for urging the petal-like pieces (12, 13) in the direction where they open. The petal-like pieces (12, 13) and the stationary base (25) are connected by a flammable fixation cord (15) with the petal-like pieces (12, 13) closed against force of the compression spring (31). The fixation cord (15) is placed at a position that is closer to the base end sides (14c) and is spaced from forward ends (14b) of the wicks (14a) of the candles (14).

Description

Specification

Candle equipment

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a candling apparatus that can make a birthday party, a birthday party, etc. lively or gorgeous.

Background art

[0002] Conventionally, at a birthday party or the like, a plurality of candles 8 are set up on a cake, and the candles 8 are ignited. The sword is being carried out.

[0003] In this way, the candle 8 standing on the cake can be ignited, and the atmosphere of the candle 8 can be enjoyed until this fire is blown out. ing.

[0004] Therefore, the applicant of the present application has invented the candle device 1 shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As shown in the figure, an elevating part 3 is provided on the fixed base 2 so as to be movable up and down, and a plurality of petal-like pieces 4,. The plurality of petal-like pieces 4 are closed when the elevating part 3 is in the lowered position as shown in FIG. 11 (a), and the elevating part 3 is raised as shown in FIG. 11 (b). When in position, it is open. In Fig. 11 (a), the lifting / lowering part 3 and the fixing base 2 are connected by the fixing string 6 with the lifting / lowering part 3 moved to the lowered position by piled on the panel force of the compression panel 5, and the lifting / lowering part 3 Is shown in a state where is fixed at the lowered position.

According to the candle device 1, first, in the state shown in FIG. 11 (a), when the igniting agent 7 is ignited, the fire of the igniting agent 7 causes each burning core of each of the candles 8,. In addition to igniting 8a, ..., the fire of the igniting agent 7 also burns the fixed string 6. When the fixing string 6 is broken, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the elevating part 3 is lifted by the panel force of the compression panel 5, and the plurality of petal-like pieces 4,. Become. At this time, each of the plurality of candles 8, ... is lit.

[0006] In this way, with each candle 8 lit, a plurality of petal-like pieces 4 are gathered together. By being in an open state, a gorgeous atmosphere can be created.

Patent Document 1: JP 2004-200136 A

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] However, in the conventional candle device 1 shown in FIG. 11 (a), one end of the fixed string 6 is coupled to the igniting agent 7, and the tip of each combustion core 8a of the plurality of candles 8 is ignited. It is placed above the agent 7. Therefore, when the igniting agent 7 is ignited, the fixed string 6 is burned out and a plurality of petal-like pieces 4 are opened at the same time before the burning core 8a of each of the plurality of candles 8 is ignited. It is possible. As described above, when the plurality of petal-like pieces 4 are opened before the burning wicks 8a of the plurality of candles 8 are lit, the user can burn the burning wicks 8a of the candles 8 that are not lit. It is necessary to set the fire on, and the excitement of the birthday party may decrease.

[0008] The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and allows a plurality of petal-like pieces to open after all the burning wicks of each of the plurality of candles are lit. The purpose is to provide a candle device that can be used.

Means for solving the problem

[0009] In the candle device according to the present invention, a plurality of petal-like pieces are provided on a fixed base so that the petal-like pieces can be freely opened and closed, and a candle is attached to each of the petal-like pieces, and the plurality of petal-like pieces are closed. In the candle apparatus in which the plurality of candle wicks are in a predetermined ignition position, and the plurality of petal pieces are opened after each of the combustion wicks is ignited, the plurality of petal pieces are An urging portion for urging in the opening direction, and piled on the urging force of the urging portion and closing the plurality of petal-like pieces, and the plurality of petal-like piece sides and the fixing base Are connected to each other by a combustible fixed string, and the fixed string is arranged at a position close to the base end side with a force interval at the tip end of the burning core of the candle.

[0010] According to the candle device of the present invention, with the plurality of petal-shaped pieces closed, the burning wicks of the plurality of candles are at a predetermined ignition position, and the tip of the combustion wick at the ignition position is lit. When lit, all of the plurality of combustion wicks ignite. And each burning wick When the fire burns from the tip to the base end, the fixed string is burned out by the flame. Since this fixed string is arranged at a position close to the base end side of the combustion core, the fixed string can be burned out after all the combustion cores are lit. When the fixed string is burned out, the urging force of the urging unit moves the petal-like pieces in the closed state force and opens them in the open direction. In this manner, a plurality of petal-like pieces can be opened with a plurality of candles lit.

[0011] In the candle apparatus according to the present invention, the fixed base is provided with an elevating part that can be moved up and down, and the petal-like pieces are provided in the elevating part so as to be opened and closed. The plurality of petal-shaped pieces open and close, the urging portion urges the elevating portion in the upward direction, and the fixed string connects the elevating portion and the fixing base in the lowered position. Good. In this way, when the petal-like piece is closed and the ascending / descending part is in the lowered position, the urging part urges the elevating part in the direction of raising the elevating part, but the elevating part is It is fixed at the lowered position. Therefore, when the fixed string is burned out, the elevating part is urged and raised by the urging part, and a plurality of petal-like pieces are opened.

[0012] Further, in the candle device according to the present invention, the candle device includes a string support portion for supporting the fixed string, and the fixed string is in a position where the fixed string contacts or approaches the combustion core at the ignition position. It is good to be supported by the string support part. If it does in this way, a fixed string can be positioned by a string support part so that a fixed string may be arranged in the position which contacts or approaches the combustion core in an ignition position. If the fixed string can be positioned in this way, the fixed string can be surely burned out by the flame of the burning core, and thus the petal-like piece can be surely opened after each candle is lit.

[0013] Further, in the candle device according to the present invention, there are two string support portions for supporting the fixed string, and a portion of the fixed string that is spanned between the two string support sections is It is good to contact or approach the combustion core. In this way, when the fixed string is configured to be bridged between the two string support portions, the portion where the fixed string is bridged can be reliably brought into contact with or close to the combustion core. As a result, the fixed string can be surely burned out by the flame of the burning wick, and the petal-like piece is surely opened after each candle is lit. You can help.

[0014] In the candle apparatus according to the present invention, an insertion hole through which the fixed string is inserted or a groove in which the fixed string is hung may be formed in the string support portion. In this way, the fixed string is passed through the through hole formed in the string support part or the fixed string is hung in the groove, so that, for example, when the candle device is transported, the fixed string is It is possible to avoid detachment from the support part.

[0015] Further, in the candle device according to the present invention, in a state where the plurality of petal-like pieces are closed, the burning wicks of the plurality of candles are gathered together so as to approach each other. Connected to each other by the wax attached to the combustion core, assembled together and joined together by the wax, joined together by being gathered and twisted, or brought together It is good to have a configuration in which they are combined and twisted and joined together by a wax attached to the combustion core. As described above, when the plurality of petal-like pieces are closed, the burning core forces of the plurality of candles are gathered together so as to approach each other, so that all the burning cores can be easily ignited. For example, when the candle apparatus is transported, the combustion cores gathered together are coupled to each other by the wax adhering to them or coupled by twisting. It is possible to maintain a gathered state so that the wicks are separated from each other!

[0016] Furthermore, in the candle device according to the present invention, the plurality of petal-like pieces are rotatably provided on the fixed base, and a driving unit for rotationally driving the plurality of petal-like pieces; And a locking mechanism portion for locking the petal-like piece from being rotated by the drive unit, and the locking mechanism portion includes the plurality of petal-like pieces when the plurality of petal-like pieces are closed. It is preferable that the rotation of the petal-like pieces is locked and the plurality of petal-like pieces are allowed to turn when the plurality of petal-like pieces are open. If it does in this way, in the state before use in which a plurality of petal-like pieces are closed, it can be locked by a locking mechanism part that a plurality of petal-like pieces are rotationally driven by a drive part. Next, when a plurality of candles are ignited, the fixed string burns out and the plurality of petal-like pieces move in the opening direction. At this time, the locking mechanism portion is released, and the plurality of petal-like pieces are rotated in a predetermined direction by the rotational driving force of the driving portion. [0017] In the candle device according to the present invention, the locking mechanism portion includes a protrusion provided on one of the plurality of petal-like one sides and the fixing base, and the protrusion provided on the other It is good to set it as the structure provided with the latching hole which latches rotation of the said several petal-like piece by engagement with. In this way, when the plurality of petal-like pieces are closed, the protrusions are engaged with the locking holes, so that the plurality of petal-like pieces are locked from being rotationally driven by the drive unit. be able to. When the plurality of petal-like pieces are open, the protrusions are removed from the locking holes, so that the plurality of petal-like pieces are rotationally driven by the drive unit.

[0018] Further, in the candle device according to the present invention, an elevating part is provided so as to be movable up and down and rotatable with respect to the fixed base, and the plurality of petal-like pieces are provided in the elevating part so as to be opened and closed. The plurality of petal-like pieces are opened and closed by raising and lowering the elevating unit, the urging unit urges the elevating unit in the ascending direction, and the fixed string is disposed between the elevating unit and the fixed base in the lowered position. And the locking mechanism portion engages with the protrusion provided on one of the elevating part and the fixing base and the protrusion provided on the other to engage the rotation of the elevating part. A locking hole for stopping, and when the elevating part is in the raised position, the protrusion may be detached from the locking hole. In this way, in a state before using the candle device, the elevating part is in the lowered position, the plurality of petal-like pieces are closed, and the rotation is also stopped. Next, when each candle is lit, the fixed string is burned out by the fire, and the elevating part is raised by the urging force of the urging part, and a plurality of petal-like pieces are opened. At this time, since the protrusion is disengaged from the locking hole force, the plurality of petal-like pieces are driven by the drive unit and rotate in a predetermined direction.

[0019] Further, in the candle device according to the present invention, the drive unit may be a music box. In this way, when a plurality of petal-shaped pieces rotate in an open state, a melody can be output by an organ, and the atmosphere of a birthday party or the like can be enhanced by music. In addition, the tone output from the music box can be enjoyed in combination with the scene where each candle that is suitable for the atmosphere of the birthday party, etc. is lit and the petal-shaped pieces open and rotate. it can.

The invention's effect

[0020] According to the candle device of the present invention, the fixed string is removed from the tip of the burning wick of the candle. Since the configuration is arranged at a position close to the base end side with an interval, the fixed string can be burned out after all the combustion cores are lit. As a result, a plurality of petal-shaped pieces are opened in a state where a plurality of candles are lit, so that a gorgeous atmosphere can be created and the atmosphere can be sufficiently raised.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plurality of petal-like pieces of the candle device according to one embodiment of the present invention are opened V. FIG.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which a plurality of petal-like pieces of the candle device according to the embodiment are closed, (a) is a front view, and (b) is a plan view.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state where a plurality of petal-like pieces of the candle apparatus according to the embodiment are closed, (a) is a longitudinal sectional view showing a fixing string attaching structure, and (b) ) Is a longitudinal sectional view showing a locking mechanism portion.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state where a plurality of petal-like pieces of the candle device according to the embodiment are ignited in a closed state.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which a plurality of petal-like pieces of the candle device according to the embodiment move in the opening direction, and (a) shows a state in which the fixed string is burned out. (B) is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which the locking mechanism portion is released.

FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which a plurality of petal-like pieces of the candle device according to the embodiment are fully opened and rotated.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a candle apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, in which two string support portions are provided.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a string support portion that can be used in the candle apparatus according to the present invention, (a) is a view showing a circular perforation hole provided at the upper end portion; (B) is a view showing a semicircular groove formed at the upper end, and (c) is a view showing a rectangular groove formed at the upper end.

[FIG. 9] FIG. 9 is a view showing a candle that can be used in the candle apparatus according to the present invention, (a) is a view showing a combination of a plurality of burned combustion cores, and (b). Is a diagram showing a combination of a plurality of combustion cores with brazing, (c) shows a combination of a plurality of combustion cores twisted together FIG.

FIG. 10 is a longitudinal sectional view showing still another embodiment of the candle device according to the present invention.

[FIG. 11] FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a conventional candle apparatus, (a) is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which a plurality of petal-like pieces are closed, and (b) is a view in which a plurality of petal-like pieces are opened. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

11, 43 candle equipment

12 Large petals

12a, 13a Base end

13 Small petal pieces

14 Loxok

14a Combustion wick

14b Tip of combustion core

14c Base end of combustion core

15 Fixed string

16 Locking mechanism

17 Rotating mechanism

18 Lifting part

19 Lifting mechanism

20 Drive unit

21 small gear

22 Large gear

23 Center tube

24 Tube receiver

25 Fixed part

25a bottom

25b Lid member 26 Holding part

27 force S-shaped part

27a, 38b, 40, 41

28 disc

29 ridges

30 Guide groove

31 Compression panel

32 Large petal support

33 Petal support

34 Locking protrusion

35 Locking hole

36 Candle support ^

37 String support

37a Circular hole

37b Semicircular groove

37c Rectangular groove

38 platform

38a protrusion

39 Side wall

42 Raw

44 Melody generator

45 pedestal

46 Insertion section

47 Power supply

48 connection lines

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a candle device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The candle device 11 shown in FIGS. Or a large number of petal-like pieces 12, ..., 13, ..., automatically opened with the candles on, ... By making it stronger, the atmosphere of the birthday party can be gorgeous.

[0024] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plurality of petal-like pieces 12, 1312, 13 are opened, and Fig. 2 (a) is a front view showing a state in which a plurality of petal-like pieces 12, 1312, 13 are closed. FIG. 2 (b) is a plan view showing a state where a plurality of petal-like pieces 12, 1312, 13 are closed. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the handle device 11, FIG. 3 (a) shows the attachment structure of the fixed string 15, and FIG. 3 (b) shows the locking mechanism portion 16. As shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), the candle device 11 is provided with a rotating mechanism 17 for rotating a plurality of petal-like pieces 12 and 13, and the petal-like pieces 12 and 13. And an elevating mechanism unit 19 for elevating and lowering the elevating unit 18, and a locking mechanism unit 16 capable of locking the rotation of the petal-like pieces 12 and 13.

As shown in FIG. 3 (a), the rotation mechanism unit 17 includes a drive unit 20 made of, for example, a music box. A small gear 21 is provided on the output shaft of the drive unit 20, and a large gear 22 meshes with the small gear 21. The large gear 22 is provided with a central cylinder 23 in the center. The lower end of the center tube 23 is rotatably supported by the tube receiving portion 24, whereby the large gear 22 is rotatably supported. The tube receiving portion 24 is provided on the upper surface of the bottom portion 25a of the fixed portion 25.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), a short cylindrical holding portion 26 is fixed to the inner hole of the central cylinder 23, and the holding portion 26 is fixed to the inner hole of the holding portion 26. In addition, a short cylindrical elevating part 18 is movable up and down and is rotatably mounted. For example, eight large petal-like pieces 12 and six small petal-like pieces 13 are provided in the elevating part 18 so as to be openable and closable. The large petal-like piece 12 and the small petal-like piece 13 are locked by a strip-like part 27 that moves in the opening direction. A holding portion 26 is coupled to the lower end of the strip portion 27.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), a disk 28 is provided on the upper surface of the large gear 22, and the large gear 22 is connected to the upper surface of the disk 28 from the tube receiving portion 24. An annular ridge 29 is formed to prevent it from coming off. The protrusions 29 are formed along the outer peripheral edge of the disk 28 and are fitted in guide grooves 30 formed on the lower surface of the lid member 25b of the fixing portion 25. Further, a handle 20a protrudes from the side surface of the drive unit 20, and the handle 20a is rotated by hand in a predetermined direction. By rotating, the spring of the drive unit 20 which is a music box can be whispered. The drive unit 20, the large gear 22, the small gear 21, and the like are accommodated in the fixed unit 25. The fixing portion 25 includes a cup-shaped lid member 25b and a disk-shaped bottom portion 25a.

[0028] According to the rotation mechanism unit 17 configured as described above, when the output shaft of the drive unit 20 shown in Fig. 3 (a) rotates, the rotational force is reduced by the small gear 21, the large gear 22, and the central cylinder 23. , Elevating part 18, holding part 26, and part 27, and large petal-like piece 12 and small petal-like piece 13 held in this part 27, and the rotational force applied to them. Work. However, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), when the large and small petal-like pieces 12, 13 are closed, the petal-like pieces 12, 13, etc. are locked by the locking mechanism portion 16. The petal-like pieces 12, 1 3 etc. do not rotate. The black portions shown in Fig. 3 (b), Fig. 5 (b), and Fig. 6 are the rotating parts joined together, and the petal-like pieces 12, 13 etc. Rotate in the same direction.

[0029] As shown in Fig. 3 (a), the elevating mechanism unit 19 includes an elevating unit 18 that is mounted in an inner hole of the holding unit 26 so as to be movable up and down, and urges the elevating unit 18 to force upward. Compression panel 31 to be provided. The compression panel 31 is a coil panel, and is accommodated in the frame-shaped part 27, and the elevating part 18 is inserted inside. The upper end portion of the compression panel 31 is in contact with the large petal support portion 32, and the lower end portion is in contact with the upper end of the holding portion 26.

As shown in FIG. 3 (a), the elevating part 18 is provided with an annular small petal support part 33 and a large petal support part 32 fixed to the upper part thereof. For example, the base end portions 13a of six petal-like pieces 13 are connected to the petal support portion 33, and the petal-like pieces 13 are vertically moved (open / closed) around the base end portions 13a. Direction). For example, the base end portions 12a of eight large petal-like pieces 12 are connected to the large petal support portion 32, and the large petal-like pieces 12 are vertically moved around each base end portion 12a ( It can swing freely in the opening and closing direction.

[0031] According to the lifting mechanism section 19 configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), when the lifting section 18 is piled on the panel force of the compression panel 31 and is in the lowered position, The outer surface of the large petal-like piece 12 and the six small petal-like pieces 13 are held in the upper edge of the platy portion 27 and closed. In this way, the lift 18 is piled on the panel force of the compression panel 31 and stops at the lowered position. What can be done is the force by which the lifting part 18 in the lowered position is connected to the fixing part 25 by the fixing string 15.

[0032] Next, when the fixed string 15 is burned out by the fire of the candle 14, as will be described later, as shown in Fig. 6, the elevating part 18 is raised by the panel force of the compression panel 31 and moved to the raised position. To do. Thus, when the lifting part 18 is in the raised position, the position held by the upper edge of the sepal part 27 out of the outer surfaces of the large and small petal-like pieces 12, 13 is shifted downward. Each of these large and small petal-like pieces 12, 13 is in an open state. However, as shown in FIG. 6, a locking plate 18a is provided at the lower end of the elevating part 18 so that the elevating part 18 is locked at a predetermined raised position. As the locking plate 18a comes into contact with the lower end edge of the holding portion 26, the ascending / descending portion 18 is lifted.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the locking mechanism portion 16 is configured to include a locking protrusion 34 and a locking hole 35. The locking protrusion 34 is, for example, a rod-shaped body, and is disposed in parallel with the elevating / lowering portion 18, and the upper end thereof is coupled to the lower surface of the large petal support portion 32. The locking hole 35 is a small hole provided in the lid member 25 b of the fixed portion 25, and is formed at a position below the locking protrusion 34. Further, the force part 27 is formed with a through hole 27a through which the locking projection 34 can pass. The locking projection 34 is inserted into the locking hole 35 through the through hole 27a.

FIG. 3 (b) shows a state where the lower end portion of the locking projection 34 is inserted into the locking hole 35, and the rotational force by the drive unit 20 is locked by the locking projection 34. The large and small petal-like pieces 12 and 13 do not rotate. In this rotationally locked state, as shown in the figure, the elevating part 18 is fixed at the lowered position by the fixing string 15, and the elevating part 18 is in the lowered position in this way. , 13 is in a closed state.

FIG. 5 (b) shows a state in which the lower end portion of the locking projection 34 is detached from the locking hole 35, and the rotational force by the drive unit 20 is locked by the locking projection 34. The figure shows a state in which the large and small petal-like pieces 12 and 13 are rotating around the elevating part 18 while moving in the opening direction. In this rotation state, as shown in the figure, the fixed string 15 is burned out, and the restraining force of the elevating part 18 by the fixed string 15 is also released. As a result, the elevating part 18 is urged by the spring force of the compression panel 31 to move to the ascending position. Thus, since the elevating part 18 is in the ascending position, large and small petal-like pieces 12, 13 Is open. Next, the attachment structure of the candle 14 and the attachment structure of the fixed string 15 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, each of the eight candles 14 is mounted on a candle support 36. Each of the candle support portions 36 is provided on the upper surface of the tip of each of the eight large petal-like pieces 12. Each candle support portion 36 is formed by an annular projection, and the candle 14 can be attached by inserting the lower end portion of the candle 14 into the inner recess. The burning cores 14a of a total of eight candles 14 mounted on each candle support 36 have the eight large petal-shaped pieces 12 closed, as shown in FIG. 2 (b). The 14 combustion wicks 14a are gathered in the center so as to approach each other, and are bent upward as shown in FIG. 3 (a). In this way, the eight combustion wicks 14a are gathered in the center and bent so as to be directed upward. The eight combustion wicks 14a are easily bent at the upper end (tip 14b). This is so that it can be lit.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), a string support portion 37 is arranged below the combustion core 14a of the candle 14 gathered in the center. A fixed string 15 is hung on the upper end of the string support part 37. The string support portion 37 is made of a non-combustible material, and is, for example, a vertically long rectangular plate made of metal. A circular through hole 37a for inserting the fixed string 15 is formed at the upper end portion. The lower end portion of the string support portion 37 is fitted and attached to a slit formed in a protrusion 38a provided on the upper surface of the mounting table 38. The mounting table 38 is attached via a side wall 39. Combine with the petal support 33.

[0038] As shown in Fig. 3 (a), the fixed string 15 is formed in an annular shape with a combustible material, and is used for fixing the elevating part 18 to the lowered position. That is, the fixed string 15 is formed in the threading hole 37a formed in the string support part 37, the threading holes 38b and 38b formed in the mounting base 38, and the petal support parts 32 and 33 of large and small sizes. Through holes 40, 40, ..., and force holes 27, lid members 25b, central cylinder 23, holding parts 26, and through holes 41, 41 formed in the elevating part 18, respectively. · · · · Communicated with In the state shown in FIG. 3 (a), the elevating part 18 is held at the lowered position by the fixed string 15. Further, the portion of the fixed string 15 that is inserted through the through hole 37a of the string support part 37 is in contact with the combustion core 14a at the ignition position shown in FIG.

[0039] According to the candle device 11 configured as described above, as shown in FIG. When the small petal-like pieces 12 and 13 are closed, the burning wick 14a of the eight candles 14 is at the predetermined ignition position, and the tip 14b of the wick 14a at the ignition position is lit. (See Fig. 4). All eight of these combustion cores 14a ignite. Then, when the fire of each combustion core 14a burns out from the tip end (upper end) 14b to the base end 14c side, the fixed string 15 is burned out by the flame. Since this fixed string 15 is disposed at a position closer to the base end portion 14c side of the combustion core 14a, the fixed string 15 can be burned out after all the combustion cores 14a are lit. .

[0040] When the fixed string 15 is burned out, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the panel 18 of the compression panel 31 raises the elevating part 18 at the lowered position, and a plurality of large and small petal-like pieces 12 , 13 moves from the closed state to the opening direction and becomes the open state (see Fig. 6). In this way, a plurality of large and small petal-like pieces 12, 13 can be opened with the eight candles 14 lit.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the fixed string 15 is burned out and the elevating part 18 is raised and the locking projection 34 is removed from the locking hole 35, the rotation of the driving part 20 is performed. By force, the large and small petal-like pieces 12, 13 begin to rotate in a predetermined direction. Accordingly, the large and small petal-like pieces 12, 13 rotate while being opened while the eight candles 14 are lit. The plurality of large and small petal-like pieces 12 and 13 continue to rotate in the fully opened state until the mainspring force of the drive unit 20 disappears.

[0042] Further, when the plurality of large and small petal-like pieces 12, 13 are opened and rotated in an open state, a melody can be output by the music box that is the drive unit 20, and an atmosphere such as a birthday party can be obtained. It can be excited by music. The tone output from the music box is fun to combine with the scene where each candle 14 that is suitable for the atmosphere of a birthday party, etc. is lit and the petal-shaped pieces 12, 13 open and rotate. Create an atmosphere.

Thus, in this candle device 11, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), the fixed string 15 is spaced from the distal end portion 14b of the combustion core 14a of the candle 14 toward the proximal end portion 14c side. Since the arrangement is made at a close position, the fixed string 15 can be burned out after all the combustion cores 14a have been lit reliably. This ignites all eight candles 14 In this state, the petal-like pieces 12 and 13 are opened, so that a gorgeous atmosphere can be created and the atmosphere can be sufficiently raised.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, since the fixed string 15 is positioned by the string support portion 37 so that the fixed string 15 contacts the combustion core 14a in the ignition position, the flame of the combustion core 14a The fixed string 15 can be burned out reliably. Therefore, the petal-like piece can be surely opened after each candle 14 is lit.

[0045] However, as shown in FIG. 4, the force fixing string 15 in which the fixing string 15 is positioned by the string support portion 37 so that the fixing string 15 is disposed at a position in contact with the combustion core 14a at the ignition position. The fixed string 15 may be disposed at a position approaching the combustion core 14a without contacting the combustion core 14a at the ignition position. In short, the fixed string 15 may be arranged so that the fixed string 15 can be surely burned out by the flame of the combustion core 14a.

Furthermore, according to the candle device 11, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), in the state before use in which the plurality of large and small petal-like pieces 12, 13 are closed, the elevating part 18 is moved by the fixing string 15. Since the locking projection 34 is engaged with the locking hole 35 by this, the lifting and lowering portion 18 and the large and small petal-like pieces 12 and 13 are moved by the driving portion 20. Rotation driving can be locked. In this way, the plurality of large and small petal-like pieces 12 and 13 are closed, and the rotational force of the drive unit 20 can be applied to the fixed string 15 in a state before use. A plurality of large and small petal-like pieces 12, 13 that cannot be loosened or cut by the rotating string 15 can be prevented from rotating or opening. When the fixed string 15 is burned out, the locking projection 34 rises and comes out of the locking hole 35. Therefore, the plurality of large and small petal-shaped pieces 12, 13 are reliably rotated and opened. be able to.

However, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the force is such that the fixed string 15 is supported by one string support portion 37. Instead, as shown in FIG. The string 15 is supported by the two string support portions 37 and 37, and the portion of the fixed string 15 spanned between the two string support portions 37 and 37 is in contact with or close to the combustion core 14a. It may be. As described above, when the fixed string 15 is configured to be bridged over the two string support portions 37 and 37, the portion of the fixed string 15 that is spanned can be reliably brought into contact with or close to the combustion core 14a. . As a result, the fixed string 15 can be surely burned out by the flame of the combustion core 14a, and each candle can be burned out. After 14 is lit, the small and large petal-like pieces 12 and 13 can be rotated with the opening force reliably.

[0048] In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the force provided with the circular threading hole 37a for threading the fixed string 15 at the upper end of the string support part 37. Instead of the hole 37a, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b) and 8 (c), semicircular grooves 37b and rectangular grooves 37c are provided, and the fixing string 15 is hung on these semicircular grooves 37b and rectangular grooves 37c. Also good. In this way, the fixed string 15 is passed through the through hole formed in the string support portion 37, or the fixed string 15 is hung on the semicircular groove 37b or the rectangular groove 37c, for example, this candle device 11 It is possible to prevent the fixed string 15 from coming off from the string support part 37 when transporting.

[0049] Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3 (a), in the state where the petal-like pieces 12, 13 are closed, the burning cores 14a of the eight candles 14 are gathered together so as to approach each other. However, instead of this, for example, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the respective combustion wicks 14a are gathered together and are attached to each of the combustion wicks 14a by the brazing (drawn). Combined mouths 14 may be used. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), candles 14,. Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), candles 14 joined to each other by gathering and twisting the respective combustion wicks 14a may be used. Further, although not shown in the figure, the twisted and joined portions of the combustion cores 14a shown in FIG. 9 (c) are joined together by candles attached to the combustion cores 14a (was drawn). 14, ... may be used. By doing so, for example, when the candle device 11 is conveyed, the gathered state can be maintained so that the burning cores 14a of the plurality of candles 14 are not separated from each other. In addition, when joining the combustion core 14a with the wax, the wax may be heated.

FIG. 10 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a candle device 43 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The candle device 43 shown in FIG. 10 is different from the candle device 11 shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b) in that the candle device 11 shown in FIG. 3 includes a rotation mechanism unit 17, a drive unit 20, and a locking mechanism. 10 includes a plurality of large and small petal-like pieces 12 and 13, while the candle device 43 in FIG. 10 includes a rotation mechanism unit 17, a drive unit 20 and an engagement unit. The candle mechanism 11 of FIG. 3 does not have the stop mechanism 16 and the plurality of large and small petal-like pieces 12 and 13 do not rotate, and the music box of the drive unit 20 operates to output a melody. On the other hand, in the candle device 43 of FIG. 10, the melody generating device 44 is activated to output a melody. Other than this, the configuration is the same as that of the candle device 11 shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), and operates in the same manner. In addition, 45 shown in FIG. 10 is a pedestal, and 46 is an insertion part. The insertion portion 46 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and is mounted between the sepal portion (holding portion 26) 27 and the pedestal 45.

[0051] The melody generating device 44 and the power supply device 47 of the candle device 11 shown in Fig. 10 are, as shown in Fig. 10, a receiving portion formed by a platform 38, a side wall 39, a small petal support portion 33, and the like. It is arranged inside. This power supply device 47 is for operating the melody generating device 44. When the two connecting lines 48 and 48 shown in FIG. 10 are electrically connected, the melody generating device 44 generates a melody. It is configured as follows. In other words, these two connecting wires 48, 48 are formed by forming an insulating film on the surface of the conducting wire, and the tip ends of these two connecting wires 48, 48 are the through holes of the string support portion 37. It is located at position 37a. The ends of the two connection lines 48, 48 are ignited by the burning core 14a of the candle, and when the fire heats the ends of the two connection lines 48, 48, the connection lines 48, 48 As a result, the insulation film is broken and the respective conductors are electrically connected to each other. As a result, the melody generating device 44 can generate a melody.

Industrial applicability

[0052] As described above, the candle apparatus according to the present invention has an excellent effect that a plurality of petal-like pieces can be opened after all the burning wicks of each of the plurality of candles are lit. Yes, it is suitable for application to such a candle device.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A plurality of petal-like pieces are provided on the fixed base so that the petal-like pieces can be opened and closed, and a candle is attached to each of the petal-like pieces, and the burning cores of the plurality of candles are in a state where the plurality of petal-like pieces are closed. At the predetermined ignition position, after each of the combustion cores ignites, the plurality of petal-like pieces are opened!

A biasing portion that biases the plurality of petal-like pieces in a direction to open, and piles the biasing force by the biasing portion and closes the plurality of petal-like pieces; The fixed base is connected with a flammable fixed string, and the fixed string is arranged at a position close to the base end side with a space from the tip end part of the burning core of the candle. Candle equipment.

[2] The fixed base is provided with an elevating part that can freely move up and down, the plurality of petal-like pieces are provided in the elevating part so as to be opened and closed, and the plurality of petal-like pieces are opened and closed by raising and lowering the elevating part,

2. The candle device according to claim 1, wherein the urging unit urges the elevating unit in an ascending direction, and the fixed string connects the elevating unit and the fixed base in a lowered position. .

[3] A string support part for supporting the fixed string is provided, and the fixed string is supported by the string support part at a position in contact with or close to the combustion core at the ignition position. The candle apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein

[4] It has two string support portions for supporting the fixed string, and a portion of the fixed string that is stretched over the two string support sections abuts or approaches the combustion core. The candle device according to claim 3, wherein

5. The candle device according to claim 3, wherein the string support portion is formed with an insertion hole through which the fixed string is inserted or a groove in which the fixed string is hung.

[6] When the plurality of petal-like pieces are closed, the burning wicks of the plurality of candles are gathered together so as to be close to each other, and by the wax that is gathered together and adheres to the burning wick. Joined together, gathered together and joined together by row, joined together, twisted together and joined together, or gathered together The candle apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the candle apparatus is connected to each other by a wax that is twisted and adheres to the combustion core.

[7] The plurality of petal-like pieces are rotatably provided on the fixed base, and a driving unit for rotationally driving the plurality of petal-like pieces, and the plurality of petal-like pieces are rotated by the driving unit. And a locking mechanism for locking the rotation of the plurality of petal-like pieces when the plurality of petal-like pieces are closed. The candle apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of petal-like pieces are allowed to rotate when the plurality of petal-like pieces are open.

[8] The locking mechanism portion includes the protrusions provided on one of the plurality of petal-like one sides and the fixing base, and the plurality of petal-like shapes provided by engagement with the protrusions provided on the other side. The candle device according to claim 7, further comprising a locking hole that locks the rotation of the piece.

[9] An elevating part is provided so as to be movable up and down and rotatable with respect to the fixed base, and the plurality of petal-like pieces are provided in the elevating part so as to be openable and closable. The shape piece opens and closes,

The urging portion urges the elevating portion in the ascending direction, and the fixed string connects the elevating portion and the fixing base at a lowered position,

The locking mechanism part includes a protrusion provided on one of the elevating part and the fixed base.

A locking hole that is provided on the other side and locks the rotation of the elevating part by engaging with the protruding part, and when the elevating part is in the raised position, the protruding part extends from the locking hole. 8. The candle device according to claim 7, wherein the candle device is detached.

[10] The candle device according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the driving unit is a music box.