WO2009090199A1

WO2009090199A1 - Burning element

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Publication number: WO2009090199A1
Application number: PCT/EP2009/050397
Authority: WO
Inventors: Allan Abu-Ghazaleh
Original assignee: Abu-Ghazaleh, Amir
Priority date: 2008-01-17
Filing date: 2009-01-14
Publication date: 2009-07-23

Abstract

The invention relates to a burning element, in particular a candle, with a burning agent body (1) and at least one burning body which is arranged therein and is formed in particular by a wick. The invention is intended to make the burning element visually and/or functionally more attractive to the purchaser. For this purpose, the burning element is designed in such a manner that the burning agent body (1) is formed by at least two partial bodies, wherein at least a first partial body has a receiving section (2) and a second partial body has a plug-in section (3) which can be plugged into the receiving section (2) in order to form a plug-in connection, and the partial bodies can be connected to one another via the plug-in connection to form the burning agent body (1).

Description

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FUEL ELEMENT Technical area

The invention first relates to a fuel assembly with a fuel body and at least one arranged therein, in particular formed by a wick fuel body. In particular, the invention relates to a candle designed as Mehrdochtkerze candle. Other dependent or independent inventions or applications are also listed in this description and may be the subject of any divisional applications.

State of the art

Fuel elements of this type are generally known as tea lights. The

However, application of the invention should not be limited to such fuel, but it can also be applied to fuel with another wall or on fuel elements without wall, for example, pure wax block candles.

Presentation of the invention

The known fuel elements have been proven in practice, but are far from widespread use and the cost pressure incurred difficult to market at a profit. This is to change the invention.

Technical task

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a fuel assembly that is increased both in its optical attractiveness and in its functionality over conventional fuel.

Technical solution

This object is achieved according to the invention in that the

Fuel body of at least two partial bodies is formed, wherein at least a first partial body has a receiving portion and a second partial body has a plugged into the receiving portion for forming a plug-in connector portion and the partial body via the connector to the fuel body are connected to each other.

Advantageous Effects of the Invention According to the invention, the fuel now consists of two partial bodies, which can be positively connected to each other via the plug-in portion under the receiving portion. In the partial body, the shape of a puzzle piece is preferred. This is of course to be understood that the cross-sectional area of the body part has the respective shape, the height of the body part, however, is much higher than the usual height of a puzzle piece.

The part of the body can be provided in the manner of a tealight with a pot-like sheath, which preferably consists of aluminum as in the case of the tealight. Alternatively, however, other materials, such as plastic or glass can be used depending on the requirements of the optical appearance. For example, in the case of larger candles, a glass wall may be used, in which case the pot formed by the glass wall may be provided with one or more dusts as firing body and the pot may be completely filled with the firing medium, such as a wax. Alternatively, the learning means may also be in the form of a candle without contact with the wall in the pot.

Essential to the invention is the fact that the body parts are connected to each other via a NuW spring connection in the manner of a puzzle, all forms of a puzzle piece are conceivable here. Round part bodies are also possible, in each case the part bodies have a groove running from top to bottom or from front to back in the side wall, which groove is preferably, but not necessarily, tapered outwards. in which it is now a, adapted in its shape of the groove projection of another body part to form a positive connection plugged.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the body parts are much higher than puzzle pieces, but have the same cross-sectional shape and the same variety in shape as the usual pieces of a known puzzle. These partial bodies can be provided with a metallic wall in the manner of a tealight or also have a fuel body which is solid Wax block is formed.

The formation of the partial body in the manner of a puzzle now makes it possible to provide a whole range of differently shaped partial bodies or partial bodies of different colors available, so that the customer can put together the fuel body in color and shape as desired. If the body part has no wall can be worn either by the location of the fuel, in particular the Dortes either ensure that melts during operation of the fuel assembly, the solid material of the body in the region of the compound and so the body part are firmly connected or the one such effect does not occur even with prolonged burning duration.

The fuel body may include a fuel that is flavored. It is particularly advantageous, in particular, if the part bodies have different aromas. In this case, it is possible to provide the customers with a variety of differently flavored part bodies available, so that not only shape and color but also the aroma of the scented candle are freely composable.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS AND OTHER (INDEPENDENT) INVENTIONS:

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the

Subclaims and from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawing.

Brief description of the drawings

In the figure 1a an exemplary fuel element shows that is designed here as a candle.

Best way to carry out the invention

As can be seen from FIG. 1a, the candle may have one or, as shown here, also several wicks. Here, by way of example, a form is shown in which the partial bodies are each arranged on one side only with a plug-in section 3a and on another side with a receiving section 2a. When transferring this shape to the puzzle, this would correspond approximately to a corner piece. The fuel assembly consists of the fuel body 1a, which is shown here without outer wall. The fuel assembly shown in FIG. 1a can be connected to fuel assemblies of the same type or similar to the type of the puzzle, optionally having different colored or flavored fuel elements, via the plug-in connection formed by the plug-in section 3a and the receiving section 2a.

Way (s) for carrying out the invention

Regardless of the features described above, another invention relates to a candle assembly. This is independent of the fuel element, the inventor or applicant expressly reserves the right to pursue the features of the invention described below in connection with the candle assembly in this application or in a separate divisional application and claim independent of the other features as an independent invention. Description of this candle group:

This separate invention, which is of course also applicable to the above-described features with appropriate design of the fuel body, relates to a candle assembly with at least three candles, which are held in a holder, wherein the holder formed by at least two interconnected candle holders is. The candle holders have at least one candle receptacle, in each of which a candle is held positively in the horizontal direction, can be used. In this context, positively held means that the candles are secured against slipping in a substantially horizontal direction, which should involve the loading of some play between the edge of the candle receptacle and the outside of the candle.

Such a candle composite is well known. These are mostly candlesticks, which have a plurality of candle receptacles, which may be formed for example by raised edges for inserting a candle. Especially in connection with tealights candle holders are also known, which are arranged on the arms of a chandelier. Even though these well-known candle holders already have many Allow variations, but should be created by simple means a visually appealing alternative that offers additional incentives to buy.

Object of this invention with respect to the candle assembly so it is to create a candle composite for a plurality of candles, which is simple and inexpensive to produce and allows a visually attractive decoration of the candles. This object is achieved in that at least one of the candle holder has a bearing eye, which is penetrated to form a storage in the horizontal direction of a, arranged in a candle holder of another candle holder candle.

Due to the inventive design of the candle assembly with a plurality of candle holders, of which at least one, in a preferred embodiment, however, each of the candle holder, a bearing eye, over which the candle holder can be chained together, now a simple component can be used, it allows you to decorate the candles in a visually appealing way on a table or other surface. The essential essence of the invention is the fact that the candle itself is used as a connecting means with which the two candle holders are connected together. For this purpose, the candle is inserted in the lower candle holder in the candle holder. A arranged above the second candle holder has at the position of the candle on the bearing eye, so that it can be plugged onto the stationary in the horizontal direction candle. This bearing eye can be round, oval or square. Particularly preferred is a round or polygonal configuration in conjunction with a corresponding cross-sectional area of the inserted candle. This makes it possible to orient the candlesticks with each other in any angular direction with respect to each other, so that e.g. the impression of a bicycle chain lying on the table with different chain links, at whose connection points a candle is arranged, can generate.

Preferably, therefore, the candle holder as elongated elements and are designed such that they on one side of the candle holder and on the opposite side have the bearing eye. With such, candle-like trained candle holders can build any chain of candlesticks. Candle holders can be used to enable branches, which have no bearing eye and instead two or more candle holders. Also, of course, pure connection elements are possible, which have no candle holder, but instead are provided with adapted in the form of the candles surveys that can be inserted into the stock records of the provided with these candle holders.

A preferred application of the invention is the decorating of tea lights. Such tealights have a pot made mostly of aluminum, in which the actual candle is arranged. Preferably, this pot is now modified in such a way that it has an outwardly projecting edge in the upper region, wherein the candle holders are preferably designed so that two mutually-lying candle holders have a height which is substantially the distance from the bottom to the outwardly projecting Correspond to the edge of the tealight. Of course, this height can also be slightly larger, so that the tealight used with its bottom does not reach the footprint. In this way, even if the remaining gap is only one or a few millimeters, the footprint can be protected from damage by the heating tea light.

Instead of the tealights described, of course, conventional candles can be used, which are either used as a pure block candle in the bearing eyes or the candle holders or used in a cup-like receptacle. The tealights may also be used in such a receptacle to provide a double wall, e.g. to create additional optical effects or to create a better hold.

The candle can be used in the bearing eye and in the candle holder with a certain play, so that there is only a loose composite, since the storage in the bearing eye essentially only has to take over creative functions and should ensure that a coarse alignment of the candle shots done among each other. Alternatively, of course, a transition fit or a press fit can be chosen so that the candle holder can be rotated only with a certain force to each other. This is particularly interesting if the dimensional stability of the structure should be preserved, even if this is to be relocated to another location.

Further features of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and from the following description and apparatus of the embodiments of the invention with reference to the figures.

In the drawings shows (the following reference numerals refer only to Figures 1 b to 5b):

Figure 1 b holders a candle assembly according to the invention with three candles.

2b shows the embodiment of Figure 1 in a side view

Figure 3b shows a tealight for use in a candle assembly according to the invention

FIG. 4b shows a further embodiment of a candle holder serving as a crossing point

Figure 5b, another crossing element with three candle holders.

In Figure 1b, a candle composite is shown, the total of four candles

1 b carries. This candle assembly consists of three candle holders, which each have a candle holder on the left side and a bearing eye on the right side. The candle holders are here shaped according to the shape of a bone or connecting rod, so that the candle holder and the bearing eye are surrounded by a thin band region and the wall regions are connected to each other via a central web. The respective right bearing eye is attached to the candle 1 b of the adjacent candle holder. This results in a hinge-like connection of the individual candle holder with each other, so that they are rotatable with each other and thereby any pattern of the candle holder can be constructed with each other.

2b shows the embodiment of Figure 1 b in a side view. Here you can see in particular the left candlestick that in the left Candle holder a candle 1b is inserted, which has an outwardly projecting edge in the upper area. This candle is shown in Figure 3b in a three-dimensional representation. The outwardly projecting edge 3b serves to be supported on the top of the candle holder, so that the candle can not fall through down. This allows, for example, that the candle is slightly smaller than the thickness of the two superimposed candle holder, so that the candle with its bottom does not touch the support surface for the lower candle holder. Through this air cushion, the support surface can be protected from heat-related damage. Further, optionally, a Klips- or locking connection can be provided between the candle holders and the bearing eye on the one hand and the candle housing on the other hand. In particular, when using the upper edge 3b, this can be prepared by the fact that the candle holders and the bearing eye have downwardly developed locking thorns, which press into the thin-walled material of the tealight. In this way, a pressing out of the tealight is prevented upwards, wherein the removal of the burned tealight, the edge 3b can be made so thin that it can be bent inwards with a certain force and pushed out through the opening down.

In the figures 4b and 5b, an adapter piece is shown in each case, which serves to set at the respective ends of the candle holder shown in Figures 1 and 2b. Here can then connect to each of the candle holder a free end with candle holders, so that an even greater variety of shapes is guaranteed.

Conceivable patent or protection claims for a, the candle assembly claiming divisional application could be, for example:

Claim 1: candle assembly with at least three candles (1 b), which are held in a holder, wherein the holder of at least two interconnected candle holders (2 b) is formed having at least one candle holder, in each of which a candle ( 1 b), held in a form-fitting manner in the horizontal direction, can be used, characterized in that at least one of the candle holders (2b) has a bearing eye which is penetrated by a candle (1b) arranged in a candle holder of another candle holder (2b) in order to form a bearing in the horizontal direction.

Claim 2: candle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the candle holder (2b) at least partially have the shape of a connecting rod or a chain link of a bicycle chain, wherein two arranged in the respective end region candle holders are provided, into which a candle (1 b ) and which are connected to each other via a central web.

Claim 3: candle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the candle holder (2b) has three or more candle holders.

Claim 4: candle assembly according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that the candles (1 b) have an outwardly projecting edge (3b) which is supported on the upper edge of the candle holder with inserted candle (1b).

Claim 5: candle assembly according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the edge are arranged at a height corresponding to the thickness of the two candle holder (2b) in the region of the candle holder, in which, the edge (3b) having candle (1 b) is used.

Claim 6: candle assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the candle (1 b) is a tealight.

Claim 7: candle assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that the candle holder (2b) have half the thickness of the distance of the edge (3b) from the bottom of the candle (1 b).

Claim 8: candle assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the candle (1 b) has an outer wall in the form of a ring or pot, in which the candle is inserted and the leaving a game or in a press fit can be pressed into the candle holder.

Regardless of the features described above relates to a third Invention a piece of furniture. This is independent of the fuel assembly and the candle assembly, the inventor or applicant expressly reserves the right to pursue the features of the invention described below in connection with the candle assembly in this application or in a separate divisional application and independent of the other features as an independent invention claim.

This third invention relates to a furnishing article, with at least two adjacent basic bodies. Such furnishings may be, for example, armchairs, tables, cabinet elements or the like. In principle, all furniture components up to carpets or carpet tiles or even conventional floor tiles, for example stoneware, wood, linoleum or terracotta furniture according to the invention can be.

Furnishings of this kind are well known. The known furnishings consist of several side by side and / or superimposed main bodies. In the case of a wall unit, the main body, for example, the usual carcasses. These are coupled to each other in the known furnishings by means of screw and either before or subsequently optionally connected to a wall.

The known furnishing items are often only very limited in their design freedom. However, customers are increasingly in demand for more conspicuous product designs, so that the design of the known furnishings is no longer sufficiently failing. Object of this invention is therefore to make the furnishing article attractive by an attractive design and / or to provide an improved connection of the body with each other.

This object is achieved according to the invention in that at least one first base body has a protruding from a side surface, the top and / or the bottom, jigsaw-like retaining nose, at least a second base body has a matched in the shape of the retaining lug, jigsaw-like retaining bush and the Holding lug of the first base body is inserted into the retaining sleeve of the second base body or can be inserted, so that the main body are plugged into one another or plugged.

The basic principle of the invention is the connection of two functional components via a connection technique that is similar to the usual puzzle. The invention is not limited to the design of the tabs and eyelets known from the games but it can be used for this purpose various forms. These can cause a form-fitting bond between the base body, as caused by an undercut of the retaining bush behind the retaining lug, or even only a transverse bearing after plug / socket principle.

The invention is applicable for example to floor tiles, seating, wall or ceiling panels, cabinets, shelf walls, beds or mattresses. Usually, the body will have both retaining lugs and retaining bushes. Even if these are arranged in the individual case on the edge of the furnishing, this will be desirable for reasons of visual impression so that unneeded retaining sockets or retaining lugs a smooth side wall can be preferred. However, this is interchangeable as desired by the user.

The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to a shelving system:

The shelving system consists of at least two basic bodies, which are connected to each other via the puzzle-like connection. The main body, in the case of the shelving system aptly referred to as the body, can be connected to one another exclusively via this connection or via additional screw connections. The connection of the base body on the retaining lugs or bushes via the inserted into the retaining sleeves retaining lugs, wherein the retaining lugs are adapted in shape to the inner contour of the retaining bushes.

Basically, the side walls of the carcasses do not abut each other, even a tangential touch two round Base body is possible, in which case the retaining lugs and the retaining bushes are arranged in the region of the contact surfaces. Also, two opposite sides of two main body can each have both retaining lugs and retaining bushes. The retaining bushes or retaining lugs need not necessarily have the same depth as the main body itself. Rather, the retaining lugs and the retaining bushes can be designed to spring back or forth relative to the surface of the body.

For the shape of the retaining lugs and the retaining sockets comes in

Essentially any basic geometric shape into consideration. At first, this can be the usual form of puzzle pieces. Alternative, however, all other rounds, triangular, four or more square basic shapes are possible. Also, a cross-sectional variation in the direction of the depth of the furniture article may be provided, such as to stabilize a shelf hanging on the wall by the abutment formed by the wall.

In this case, for example, the retaining lug may have the shape of a cone and the retaining bush the corresponding negative mold, wherein the cone is thickened in the direction of the wall. Such a combination of two basic body is then mounted before hanging and then attached to the wall, through the opposite connection, this connection can only be solved if both main body by removing the wall again relative to each other in the direction of their depth are movable.

In a preferred embodiment of the body, the retaining bushes or the retaining lugs are formed in the thin wall of the body by bending or direct molding during the production of the board-like side walls in these wall portions. For this purpose, a suitable material, in particular a manufactured in wood optics, multilayer plastic material can be made that is initially freely malleable and only by heat previously preserves its dimensional stability. Of course, all other forms of production of the appropriate geometry are possible, the procedures depending on the used Change material.

If a built-in side wall, inside hollow retaining lug used, this can be used as additional storage or for decorative purposes. For example, a picture frame or a lamp can be adapted to the inner shape of the retaining lug, so that this element can then be used to fill the retaining lug in the inner space, even a lock on small doors, for example, to create a small parts magazine is possible as well as a Setzkasten-like division, such as for recording remote controls of the television, etc. Finally, speakers can be found in the interior of the retaining lugs.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the

Subclaims and from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings.

In the drawings (the following reference numerals refer only to the figures 1c to 10c):

1 c shows an exemplary embodiment of a basic body in a perspective view,

2c shows a second embodiment of a basic body in a plan view,

FIG. 3c a top view of a furnishing article according to the invention, in a plan view; FIG.

4c shows a further device designed as a shelf in a perspective view,

5c shows a furniture designed as a cabinet in a perspective view,

6c shows a furniture designed as a table in a perspective view,

FIG. 7c a device designed as a floor tile in a perspective view, FIG.

FIG. 8c shows a first main body showing possible embodiments of the retaining lugs and retaining bushes, FIG.

FIG. 9c shows a second main body showing possible embodiments of the retaining lugs and retaining bushes, FIG. Fig. 10c shows a third main body showing possible embodiments of the retaining lugs and retaining sockets.

FIG. 1c shows a first basic element of a device according to the invention designed as a shelf or barrier element. The base body 1c, 2c is substantially square here and has a drawer in the lower area. At the top, the underside under the right side wall holding lugs 3c are arranged, via which the illustrated base body 1c, 2c can be connected to other basic bodies 1c, 2c.

On the left side wall a holding bushing 4c is arranged, in which, for example, a base body 1c, 2c identical base body 1c, 2c with its corresponding retaining lug 3c could be inserted. The handles of the upper doors and the drawer are realized here in the form of a recess, as in its shape approximates the basic shape of the retaining bushes 4c. In this way, the basic aesthetic concept is consistently continued even up to the handle of the doors or drawers.

FIG. 2c shows another basic body 1c, 2c which has neither doors nor drawers. Again, three retaining lugs 3c and 4c holding bushing are provided. The retaining bush 4c is incorporated in the thin, board-like material of the right side wall. The same applies to the retaining lugs 3c at the top, the bottom and the left side wall.

FIG. 3c shows a combination of base bodies 1c, 2c in the form of a shelf system to be hung on the wall, which substantially correspond to the basic form of the main body 1c, 2c shown in FIG. 2c. Here, four main body 1c, 2c, which are juxtaposed and superimposed to form a square have been used.

By contrast, FIG. 4c shows a staircase-like construction of a very wide variety

Basic body 1c, 2c, which partially have doors and partially drawer elements. The lower, right basic body 1c, 2c has two drawers in the lower region, which on both sides of a retaining bush 4c are arranged. For this purpose, the respective side walls of the drawers adjacent to the retaining bush 4c are adapted to the outer contour of the retaining bush 4c.

FIG. 5c shows a cabinet system that is constructed from a plurality of modules, that is to say basic bodies 1c, 2c, via the connection technology according to the invention. The holding bushes 4c shown may be parts of a tongue and groove connection via the retaining bushes 4c and retaining lugs 3c, as it was written above, but it is also possible that for pure decoration purposes in straight sections of the walls curves in the manner of a retaining lug 3c are introduced without specific function or only to create a storage space.

Figure 6c shows a glass table, which is formed of two individual tables, so here are the main body 1c, 2c formed by the individual tables. Also in this embodiment of the furnishing object, the tongue and groove connection described above is used.

Finally, Figure 7c shows the application of the invention to a

Flooring. Here, as in the case of the shelf described above (see FIG. 3c), four base bodies 1c, 2c provided with retaining lugs 3c or retaining sleeves 4c are connected together to form a square piece. The basic body 1c, 2c shown here can not only be floor coverings but also mirrors, other wall coverings or even ceiling coverings.

FIGS. 8c to 10c each show a basic body 1c, 2c which, by way of example, shows on each side a different possibility of configuring a retaining bush 4c or retaining nose 3c. Although it is quite possible that such basic body 1c, 2c be used, these figures should not show concrete basic body 1c, 2c but much more give an overview of the possibilities of designing the connecting elements. An actual basic body 1c, 2c will in practice probably have only one or two types of the twelve possible embodiments shown here.

Conceivable patent or protection claims for one, the The divisional claim could be, for example:

Claim 1: Furnishing object, with at least two adjoining base bodies, characterized in that at least one first base body (1c) one of a side surface, the top and / or the underside jutting, jigsaw-like retaining lug (3c), at least a second Base body (2c) has a in the form of the retaining lug (3c) adapted, jigsaw-like retaining bush (4c) and the retaining lug (3c) of the first base body (1c) is inserted into the retaining sleeve (4c) of the second body s or can be inserted, so the base bodies (1c) can be plugged or inserted into one another.

Claim 2: A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base body (1c, 2c) via the retaining lug (3c) and a retaining bush (4c) are positively connected to each other.

Claim 3: A device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the retaining bush (4c) for positive connection from the viewpoint of its base body engages behind at least one undercut, preferably two opposite undercuts of the retaining lug (3c) in the manner of two puzzle pieces.

Claim 4: Furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one base body (1c) is provided, which has at least one retaining lug (3c) and a retaining bush (4c).

Claim 5: A fixture according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that basic body (1c, 2c) are provided which are rectangular or square and formed on the type of puzzle piece on each of the four side surfaces either a retaining lug (3c ) or a retaining bush (4c).

Claim 6: Furnishing item after the preceding

Claim, characterized in that basic body (1c, 2c) are provided which are rectangular or square and formed on the type of a puzzle edge piece or puzzle corner piece on at least one rectilinear or contoured side surface neither a retaining lug (3c) still have a retaining bush (4c).

Claim 7: A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (1c, 2c) is formed as a body of a cabinet system.

Claim 8: Furnishing item after the preceding

Claim, characterized in that the retaining lug (3c) and the retaining bush (4c) is formed in the wall of the body by bending or corresponding shaping of the wall sections.

Claim 9: Furnishing according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the base body (1c, 2c) is closed by doors, wherein in the region of any retaining bushes (4c), the doors have a retaining bushes (4c) releasing recess.

Claim 9: A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (1c, 2c) is at least partially formed as tables.

Claim 10: Furnishing according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (1c, 2c) is at least partially designed as seating, in particular upholstered furniture.

Claim 11: A furniture according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two base bodies (1c, 2c) are provided, which on an adjacent side both a retaining lug (3c) and a retaining bush (4c), so that both base bodies (1c, 2c) are interconnected or connectable via two mutually inverted connections.

Claim 12: furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (1c, 2c) are constructed from a kit with a plurality of interconnected side walls, wherein the kit side walls with at least one retaining lug (3c) and side walls with at least a retaining bush (4c).

Claim 13: Furnishing item according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the retaining lug (3c) and the retaining bush (4c) are round, in particular in the form of a pitch circle or a partial ellipse are formed.

Claim 14: A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining lug (3c) and the retaining bush (4c) are formed angular

Claim 15: A fixture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining lug (3c) is hollow.

Claim 16: A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining lug (3c) is solid.

At least partially or completely independently of the features described above, a fourth invention relates to a heat-insulated container, which can be used in particular in conjunction with fuel elements, such as tealights. This invention may therefore be independent of the fuel assembly, the inventor therefore expressly reserves the right to pursue the features of the invention described below in connection with the candle assembly in this application or in a separate divisional application and regardless of the other features or in combination with to claim the characteristics of the fuel assemblies described as dependent or independent invention.

This fourth invention relates to a heat-insulated container having a container wall which is provided with a thermal insulation to prevent the transmission of an increased miserable room temperature of the container to the outside of the container wall. This invention is particularly applicable in combination with the fuel assemblies described above.

Thermally insulated containers of this type are generally known e.g. in the form of

Thermos jugs known. These containers have the disadvantage that a complex insulating layer must be applied, which usually consists of a foamed material, which foamed Material is additionally surrounded by an outer wall to protect the foam layer from compression or damage. This not only led to relatively high production costs, but also to quite large wall thicknesses, so that this type of insulation for simple objects is hardly applicable.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a heat-insulated container, which allows a cost-producible container wall with a small wall thickness in the most complex container wall.

This object is achieved according to the invention in that the

Container wall is provided on its outside at least partially with a thermally insulating paint, wherein the coating is produced by applying a paint, which consists of a mixture comprising at least one paint component and a plurality of thermally insulating bodies of small size.

According to the invention, the container is now provided with a varnish layer, wherein the varnish is formed by a two-component varnish which comprises first a conventional varnish component and secondly thermally insulating body of small size. Of course, here the paint-forming mixture may also contain other ingredients. The paint component is a common paint, for example based on synthetic resin, which solidifies due to the evaporation of volatile constituents after application of the paint coat. In order to ensure the connection with the container wall even at higher temperatures, the paint component is selected so that the temperature-resistant, in particular up to a few hundred degrees, but at least up to 100 degrees.

The mixture forming the lacquer now contains further, insulating bodies, which are preferably designed as small-sized bodies. These are small elements that reduce the heat transfer coefficient of the paint job. These small elements are therefore thermally insulating or at least reduce the heat conduction, wherein the body can be formed as a hol body. Such Holkörper can then be filled with gas, as the gas of course, first of all the air comes into consideration. Alternatively, the Holkörper also made of thermally insulating Be made of material, such as plastic or ceramic.

Thus, after application of the paint as flat as possible

Surface results, which does not have to be additionally coated again, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the body contained in the mixture as a flat body, for example, pillow-like or in the form of blocks, be formed. During painting, these flat bodies lay with their broad side on the wall, which is to be coated with the paint. The varnish then forms a filler that, if the viscosity is suitably selected, fills the area between the small bodies so that a smooth, even surface results. In particular, in the viscous paint component, the filling of the cavities between the individual bodies can be supported by suitable techniques, in which case, for example, a solidification of the coating can come under a slight pressing pressure in question.

The heat-insulated containers according to the invention are used particularly frequently where the shape of the wall should be simple. In the following, the invention will be described in detail with reference to the construction of a tealight candle, the application of the invention is not intended to be limited thereto. Although not claimed further below, but the production of such a tea light or a similar container is considered essential to the invention, so that the method claims can be claimed at a later date in another application.

A tealight usually has a very thin, made of aluminum or

Plastic-made wall, in which the wax is poured. When burning tealight, the wax is heated, so that there is a risk that the particular aluminum-containing wall of the container, which consists in the case of tealight from the known, deep-drawn pot is strongly heated, so that the tealight without additional holding means, such as a Glass body or a candle holder, can be placed on a heat-sensitive surface. Even touching such a tealight is with a certain risk of burning connected.

Basically, there are two to the construction of the pot according to the invention

Options. Either, as proven, the pot is deep-drawn from an aluminum-containing material and then followed by the application of the insulating paint layer on the three-dimensional, thermoformed body. This method is applicable even if the pot should be made of injection-molded plastic or another material.

From the automotive industry, for example, but also known to deep-drawn components, there for the construction of body panels, already provided before deep drawing with a zinc layer. In the same way, the pot that receives the tea light can be provided with a thermally insulating coating before deep drawing. For this purpose, the aluminum sheet is preferably first coated on one side with the thermally insulating lacquer layer. This makes it possible in a particularly simple manner to coat under a certain pressing pressure, so that it can give the often desired smooth surface, although three-dimensional bodies are contained in the lacquer layer. After so the desired aluminum sheet is made, then the deep-drawing process can take place, wherein at least on the outside of the thermally insulating layer should be arranged from the paint. Alternatively or additionally, the thermally insulating layer could also be arranged on the inside, whereby, of course, this requires a corresponding temperature resistance or a corresponding application in which such a temperature resistance in the region near the wall does not matter. In order for the lacquer layer to be subjected to the deep-drawing process, the lacquer component should on the one hand be sufficiently elastic and, on the other hand, also have a corresponding adhesive force, so that no detachment of the lacquer layer from the base material, ie the aluminum layer, results during deep drawing and the associated stretching ,

The tealight constructed in this way then has a peripheral container wall which is provided with a thermally insulating lacquer layer is provided. Even if this paint layer does not prevent the container wall heats up a bit, but can be prevented in this way that material damaging or personal injury hot spots occur on the outside of the container. Thus, this type of insulation will be sufficient to retain the temperatures of the hot wax so far that the tealight remains permanently touchable even after a long period of time and, for example, can not damage the surface of a table.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the subclaims and from the following description of a preferred embodiment with reference to FIG 1d (the reference numerals below refer only to the figure 1d) in the drawing.

FIG. 1d shows a tealight, here in the form of a tealight

Puzzle piece is formed. This tealight has the particular advantage that it can be plugged together with other tealights, which have a similar or similar training in a composite.

The tealight has a circumferential container wall, e.g. can be made of aluminum. In order to form the puzzle-like assembly possibility, receiving sections and plug-in sections 2d are introduced into the container wall, wherein the receiving sections are formed according to the type of tongue of a puzzle piece. The plug-in sections have the corresponding negative mold, so that the receiving sections can be inserted therein. As in the case of conventional puzzle pieces, the tealights can have straight wall areas, wall areas provided with receiving sections, or also wall sections provided with plug-in receptacles, so that corner pieces, centerpieces of any desired shape or edge pieces can be built here.

In the drawing, the wall sections are provided in sections with the heat-insulating paint 3d. Here, the coating was shown so that only the flat surfaces of the container wall 1d are coated with the paint 3d. This essentially takes place for Simplification of the presentation, however, is not absolutely necessary in practice. Rather, either the entire container wall 1d can be provided with the paint 3d or it can, as shown, only individual sections hereby be provided. To protect the skin of a human when touching the tealight, it will usually be sufficient if the gripping surfaces are coated. So that the base of the tealight is protected from damage as a result of the heat, a coating should also be provided on the underside of the paint 3d. The same applies, since they can be touched particularly easily, for the outwardly projecting plug sections. 2

[0115] The small body, not shown here, for obstructing the

Heat conduction from the wax to the outside of the container wall 1d may be air-filled or may be made of plastic or ceramic. These small bodies may have a diameter, if they are spherical, less than a millimeter, so that they are completely surrounded by the then serving as a matrix paint component, especially when the paint is applied under pressure to the surface of the container wall 1d , This results in a smooth and attractive surface.

The coating of the container wall additionally allows the

Creation of attractive surfaces in terms of coloring. Thus, further purchase incentives for tealights or similar containers can be created, wherein, in particular in connection with the puzzle shape of the tealight shown in FIG. 1 d, further attractive possibilities for constructing a product are given via the coloring. Thus, the play instinct of the buyer can be awakened by means of different-colored puzzle pieces, and the container walls on the different sides of the tealight can also be given different colors. It is also possible to construct a "correct" puzzle in which, for example, the lacquer layer is subsequently printed with a motif, which is of particular interest when the underside of the container wall 1d is printed with the motif, so that the tealight and tealight are used after its burnout a puzzle with raised ones Stones results, which can then be used.

The inventive design of the container, in particular the tealight, the risk of damage to the footprint or injury to a human being can be significantly reduced. Furthermore, it is now possible not only to touch the side of a heat-emitting container, but also to color it with a simple printing process or to provide it with a motif. This in turn increases the sales opportunities of a product that is already offered in sufficient quantities on the market.

A fifth, partially or completely independent invention relates to a puzzle with several puzzle pieces, the puzzle pieces include a first puzzle piece with at least one receiving portion for a connecting tongue and a second puzzle piece with at least a second laterally projecting, insertable into the receiving portion connecting tongue and the jigsaw pieces, connected by connecting tongues inserted in the individual receiving sections, are connected to one another in a contiguous puzzle with their side edges adjoining one another.

[0119] Puzzles of this type are well known. The known puzzles puzzle pieces are placed over, under and next to each other, the connecting tongues engage in the receiving portions of the adjacent puzzle pieces. In this way, a rectangle or square may be composed to represent a desired image, the image then representing the basic motif composed of sub-motifs respectively mounted on the individual puzzle pieces. The jigsaw pieces usually have, unless they are arranged at the edge of the basic motif, both receiving areas and connecting tongues, wherein there may also be puzzle stones which, for example, have exclusively connecting tongues or receiving areas.

Puzzlesteine, which are arranged at the edge, usually have one or two straight edges, which are provided with neither a connecting tongue nor with a receiving area. The puzzle can of course in addition to a square or rectangular area also be round or oval or have any geometric shape.

The known puzzles are suitable for composing pictures for the purpose of pastime and skill. Usually they are made of cardboard, the puzzle pieces have the thickness of 1 to 2 mm. Disadvantage of the known puzzle is that additional purchase incentives can essentially be created only about the subject or the number of parts currently. However, this means that puzzles are usually only suitable for smaller children who also relatively quickly lose interest in this game.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a puzzle that has a higher attractiveness and thus a higher purchase incentive.

This object is achieved according to the invention in that the

Puzzle stones are blocks with a height of at least 5 mm, preferably at least 10 mm, and the connecting tongues are arranged on the side edges of the puzzle pieces.

Due to the inventive design of the puzzle, in which the individual puzzle pieces are formed as three-dimensional, relatively thick blocks, it is now possible to create a special value of the puzzle. The block-like design of the puzzle pieces gives the impression that the puzzle pieces are building blocks that make a significantly more stable and valuable impression. In particular, the formation of the puzzle pieces as blocks offers further design possibilities, which additionally make the puzzle more attractive.

Thus, for example, on the front and back of the puzzle pieces a

Part motive are applied, so that can be put together with the front and back sides of the puzzle pieces different pictures. This not only doubles the number of overall motifs that can be created with the puzzle, but also allows the additional appeal that the player must decide puzzle in which orientation he must use the stone, so whether the top is above or below. In this way, in addition, the difficulty of the puzzle increased, especially if the total collectable overall motifs are relatively similar to each other. In addition, an additional effect can be produced in this way, namely that certain subsections of the motif can be laid out as variants. Thus, for example, it may be that in the overall motif there is an area that can be formed on the one hand by the upper sides and on the other hand by the undersides of some of the puzzle stones.

Furthermore, it may be possible, for example, that by simply turning some stones in the overall motif, an empty lake is represented differently, for example by birds or messengers located thereon. These variations can not only create more playful effects when compiling the puzzle image, these variations can also be very good in connection with educational games in which students or children playing learning must build certain basic context of the puzzle pieces. Being represented. A further advantageous embodiment of the puzzle pieces has puzzle stones, which have a bottom, a ceiling and arranged therebetween a core element, wherein the floor and ceiling can be releasably connected to the core element. This detachable connection can be done for example via simple plug-in or clamping devices, and the use of magnetic connections is possible.

The detachable ceilings and bottoms of the puzzle pieces now allow a fourfold puzzle, so that the above-described design options even further increases. The prerequisite is, of course, the fact that the puzzles are already shaped so that they can be used in both orientations. This can be done in such a way that a puzzle stone within the overall motif is easily rotatable, it is also possible that after turning the stones, the stones can be found in completely different places again. Due to the rotatability of the ceiling and floor or floor, further design options can now be found, so that not only four overall motifs can be displayed, but also additional design possibilities are opened within an overall motif. The flexibility and the number of variations can be increased even further, namely, if the puzzle stone is constructed as a sandwich, for example via magnetically interconnected individual slices in the form of the cross section of the puzzle stone. Any number of stones can be stacked on top of each other so that almost any number of motifs can be placed on the top of the puzzle piece over the stacking sequence.

[0129] The variety of possibilities described above can be used to represent a large number of overall motifs. Even if only a few overall motifs can be displayed, it may well be that the puzzle game is very difficult, because not only the shape but also the motif element must be searched. In order to make it easier for the player to assemble the overall motif, markings can be attached to the edges of the puzzle pieces, by means of which the affiliation of a sub-motif to the overall motif can be indexed. For example, it is possible for a puzzle stone to consist of a floor, a ceiling and a core element arranged therebetween, the ceiling and the floor having an encircling, for example bicoloured edge.

In the upper area, the ceiling can have approximately a yellow side edge, including a blue side edge, and the bottom has a lower green side edge and the upper area a red side edge. If you want to put together an overall motif, you just have to make sure that the pieces of the puzzle are first sorted or put together in such a way that the ceilings or floors appear on top of the puzzle pieces, which have the same colors in the upper edge area. In this way, a pre-selection can already be made, so that all the puzzle pieces can be put together to form an overall motif, as is known from a conventional puzzle.

Of course, the above-mentioned color coding is only one of the many ways in which a puzzle stone can be marked, so that the affiliation of its associated subarea to an overall motif can be recognized. Also geometric shapes, arrows or numbers can be used. Another, particularly advantageous embodiment of a puzzle has a 3D effect. For this purpose, the top side and / or the underside of each puzzle piece can be designed such that relief-like recesses are introduced into the top side or the underside of the puzzle piece stone. These recesses can then be assembled into an overall relief, with the recesses being able to extend into the side walls of the puzzle pieces in a particularly advantageous manner, depending on the basic structure of the overall relief. Even raised areas can be displayed in a similar way without the jigsaw pieces taking up more storage space.

For the production of the above-described raised portion, a puzzle stone having a removable bottom or a removable ceiling, which is provided with recesses in the state of delivery, is simply used. By removing the floor or ceiling, the corresponding component is turned around and placed back on the puzzle stone, so that now results in a puzzle piece with a survey. In this way, three-dimensional landscapes or other motifs with recesses and raised areas can be displayed. This additional design option further increases the attractiveness and the possibility of using a puzzle, so that more age groups can be developed to build such a puzzle.

Further features and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the subclaims and from the following description of a preferred embodiment of a puzzle with reference to the drawing.

FIG. 1e shows a puzzle piece 1e as a single element of an overall puzzle. The puzzle piece 1e here has a particularly simple basic shape, in which it is provided with only one connecting tongue 2e and a receiving portion 3e. The corresponding connecting tongue 2e of another, adjacent puzzle piece 1e can be inserted into the receiving section 3e in order to connect it in a form-fitting manner to the puzzle piece 1e shown.

Usually, the puzzle pieces 1e of a puzzle become several Have connecting tongues 2e and receiving portions 3e, so that adjacent puzzle pieces can be recognized long ago all edges.

The puzzle piece 1e shown here has a bottom and a ceiling, wherein a core element 5e is arranged between the two components. This core element 5e is here formed in three parts, with three individual layers lying one above the other and being connected to one another via magnetic forces. Not shown here are provided both on the underside of the floor as well as on the ceiling imprints that are part of an overall motif. Also, the underside of the ceiling or the top of the floor, so in each case the core element 5e facing surfaces may be provided with motifs. The provision of the respective areas with the partial motifs can be done in all manners familiar to the person skilled in the art. Preferably, the respective surface will be printed. Even with a sticker or the engraving of shapes or patterns is possible.

In order to allow the player to assemble the puzzle, the puzzle pieces 1e have markings 4e in the area of the ceiling and the ground which, in the side view of the puzzle piece 1e, indicate to which overall motif the puzzle piece 1e belongs. The marks 4e are shown here in schematic form with dashed lines, but may take any shape. Due to the marking, the player already points out how to orient the floor or the ceiling, which are attached as separate components to the core element, so that the puzzle piece fits the overall motif.

The degree of difficulty of the puzzle can be influenced by the type of marking, for example, in the case shown, the marking in the lower and upper area, ie in the area of the floor and the ceiling, is the same. Here, therefore, the player can not distinguish whether the bottom or the top fits the overall theme, the marker helps him only here, whether floor and ceiling must be inserted in the "normal" orientation on the puzzle stone, or if they must first be turned around This reduces the variety of variations by a factor of 2, but still allows for an extra one Variation compared to a conventional, one-dimensional only top-printed puzzle.

Depending on the desired degree of difficulty, the mark 4e can also be such that each partial motif is unambiguously assigned to an overall motif, so that the degree of difficulty of a normal puzzle arises, as long as the markings 4e are observed.

[0141] Conceivable patent or protection claims for one, the

The divisional claim could be, for example:

Claim 1: Puzzle with a plurality of puzzle pieces (1e), wherein the puzzle piece comprises a first puzzle piece with at least one receiving portion (3e) for a connecting tongue (2e) and a second puzzle piece with at least one second laterally protruding into the receiving portion (3e) comprise plug-in connection tongue (2e) and the puzzle pieces are interconnected by connecting tabs (2e) inserted into the individual receiving sections (3e) interconnected to form a coherent puzzle with their side edges, characterized in that the puzzle pieces (1e) comprise blocks with a height of at least 5 mm, preferably at least 10 mm, and the connecting tongues (2e) are arranged on the side edges of the puzzle pieces (1e).

Claim 2: Puzzle according to claim 1, characterized in that the puzzle pieces are block elements with a bottom, a ceiling and a core element (5e) connecting the floor to the ceiling, the receiving sections (3e) and the connecting tongues (2e ) are formed at least in the core element (5e) and the adjacent area of the floor or the ceiling.

Claim 3: puzzle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ceiling and the bottom of the puzzle pieces (1e) are provided with a partial motif respectively of an overall motif of the puzzle, in particular printed, wherein the overall motif is formed by assembling the puzzle pieces (1e). 1e) in a clear arrangement let fold together from floor and ceiling each an independent overall theme.

Claim 4: puzzle according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the ceiling and / or the bottom of the puzzle pieces are formed as separate, detachable components, which are connected via a plug or clamp connection with the core element (5e).

Claim 5: puzzle according to claim 3, characterized in that the ceiling and / or the bottom of the puzzle pieces are formed as separate, removable components, which are connected via a magnetic adhesive bond with the core element (5e).

Claim 6: Puzzle according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the core element (5e) is composed of two or more layers, which are held together by magnetic connections or connectors and at the top or the bottom with a Part motif provided, in particular printed.

Claim 7: puzzle one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the puzzle pieces (1e) are formed symmetrically such that the ceilings in two orientations, namely on the one hand with the top up and on the other hand with the top down The side wall is pluggable, and the ceilings of the puzzle stones (1e) are printed on both sides with partial motifs, with the tops of the ceilings and the inverted undersides of the ceilings each give a total motif.

Claim 8: puzzle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that puzzle according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the puzzle pieces (1e) are formed symmetrically such that the floors in two orientations, namely on the one hand with the bottom after bottom and on the other hand, the bottom upwards on the side wall can be plugged, and the bottoms of the puzzle stones (1e) are printed on both sides with partial motifs, the undersides of the floors and the inverted tops of the floors each give an overall motif. Claim 9: puzzle according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that the ceilings and / or the bottoms of each puzzle stone (1e) have at the outer edges equal, over the height of the edges variable markings (4e), so that The markings (4e) show in which orientation the partial motif of a ceiling or a floor is part of the overall motif.

Claim 10: Puzzle according to Claim 6 or according to one of the two preceding claims in conjunction with Claim 6, characterized in that the individual layers of the core element (5e) of each puzzle piece (1e) at the outer edges are equal over the height of the Have margins variable markers (4e), so that it can be seen from the markings (4e), in which orientation the sub-motive of a layer of the core element (5e) is part of the overall motif.

Claim 11: Puzzle according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the core element (5e) is formed as a hollow block or circumferential side wall without ceiling and floor.

Claim 12: puzzle according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the puzzle piece (1e) has at least in the ceiling relief-like depressions for building a three-dimensional puzzle.

Claim 13: puzzle according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the ceiling of the side wall is removable and the puzzle stone (1e) is formed symmetrically so that the ceiling to build up elevations in the overall motif in reverse orientation placed on the side wall is such that the edges of the ceiling and the side wall adjoin each other in both orientations.

Claim 14: puzzle according to claim 12, characterized in that the depressions extend into the side wall and at least partially pass through them.

[0156] At least in part or completely independently of the features described above, a fifth invention relates to a vessel composite composed of a plurality of individual vessels, wherein the individual vessels are positively connected with each other. Such vessel composites may be formed, for example, in the living area as a composite of flower vases, bowls of all sizes, jam containers, beverage bottles, spice dispensers or the like. This invention may be independent of the fuel assembly, the inventor therefore expressly reserves the right to further trace the features of the invention described below in connection with the vessel assembly in this application or in a separate divisional application and regardless of the other features or in combination claiming with the features of the fuel assemblies described as a dependent or independent invention.

This fifth invention relates to vessel composites, which are often only limited in their design freedom. However, customers are increasingly in demand for more conspicuous product designs, so that the design of the known vessel assemblies is no longer sufficiently failing to ensure a high level of sales. The object of the invention is therefore to make the vessel composite by an attractive design more attractive and / or to create an improved connection of the individual vessels with each other.

This object is achieved according to the invention in that the

Container assembly of individual vessels is formed having a bottom, a circumferential side wall and at the bottom facing the top or in the side wall at least one filling opening, wherein the individual vessels of at least a first type of vessel and a second type of vessel are formed and the first type of vessel one of Side surface, the top and / or the bottom projecting, jigsaw-like retaining lug and the second type of vessel in the shape of the retaining lug adapted, arranged in a in the side surface, the top and / or bottom, jigsaw-like retaining bush and the retaining lug of the first type of vessel in the retaining bush of the second type of vessel is inserted for constructing a composite of two or more individual vessels. The basic principle of Invention consists in the connection of two individual vessels as functional components via a connection technique, which is also similar to the usual puzzle here. In this case, this invention is not limited to the design of the tabs and eyelets known from the games, but there may be a variety of forms used for this purpose. These can cause a form-fitting bond between the individual vessels, for example by an undercut of the retaining sleeve which is engaged behind by the retaining lug, or even only a transverse bearing after plug / socket principle.

The vascular assemblies according to the invention are in particular for the

Household or home, but the invention is not limited thereto. Rather, it can be used wherever containers are to be connected in a particularly original or efficient way. In the following, the invention will be described to explain the details with reference to household applications.

The individual vessels may consist of all common materials, in particular plastic, porcelain, ceramic, glass, metal or even wood or a mixture of these materials and have to increase the attractiveness of different colors or transparent to transparent. The have a side wall and a bottom, wherein the height of the side wall can be selected application-specific. In the case of a single vessel formed as a plate, the side wall will be about very low, but may be strongly inclined outwards. In the case of a vase or a bowl, however, the side wall will be higher, so that the usual vessel shape results. The individual vessels can have all sizes, with the size of conventional bowls or sorting or storage boxes coming into consideration in the household sector.

The vessel composite is of two or more mated

Individual vessels formed, which may have a ceiling as the top, but need not, alternatively, the entire top can also Form filling opening, as it is the case with a conventional vase or bowl. The individual vessels will be juxtaposed in most applications of the invention, the connection via the retaining lug or bushing will be arranged as on the side walls, which may be flat or rounded. Preferably, the side wall is formed as a flat, vertical surface which rests flat against the corresponding surface of the adjacent individual vessel, so that the projecting from the one single retaining lug can engage in the arranged in the other individual vessel retaining bush. This happens like a three-dimensional puzzle.

Alternatively, however, the individual vessels can also be arranged at least partially one above the other, for example for constructing a multi-storey flower vessel for cut or potted flowers or as a room well. Here then the retaining lugs and the retaining bushes are introduced into the top or the bottom. Of course, both techniques can be combined with each other to form more complex shapes, resulting in any variety of shapes.

The vessel composite can preferably be designed so that the retaining bush for positive connection from the perspective of the individual vessel provided with it engages behind at least one undercut, preferably two opposite undercuts of the retaining lug on the type of puzzle pieces. The filling openings can be arranged in the top of two juxtaposed individual vessels. In particular, in the case of individual vessels arranged one above the other, but also in individual vessels arranged next to one another, the filling openings can also be arranged in the side wall. In a corresponding application, the filling opening in the side wall can be arranged in a particularly favorable manner such that it can be closed by means of the puzzle effect for attaching a further individual vessel or a cover.

The individual vessels can each have only one connecting element, that is to say a holding nose or a retaining bush. Then the vessel composite consists of only two interconnected individual vessels. Alternatively, however, as with a "real" puzzle but also each individual vessel several fasteners, in particular different types, ie at least one retaining lug and at least one retaining bush, in the sense of this description, individual vessels with a retaining lug as a vessel of the first type and individual vessels with a Retainer can thus be both a vessel of the first type and a vessel of the second type, provided they are equipped with two connecting means.

The single vessels of the first and second vessel types may be rectangular or square with a side wall consisting of planar side walls. These will then have on the nature of the puzzle piece in a possible embodiment of the invention on each of the four side surfaces or even some side surfaces either a retaining lug or a retaining sleeve, so be in the language of the puzzle as a center or corner piece.

The vessel composite can be formed, for example, as a specially designed cruet, so as vinegar and oil set. Here, a single vessel is provided as Essigbehälter and a single vessel as an oil container, in particular, the filling opening each having a pouring spout. For filling a funnel can be used here, alternatively, however, the filling opening can also be arranged separately from the pouring opening, for example in the side wall or next to the grommet.

Further, the vessel composite may be formed as a pepper and salt unit, of course, any other spice can be used for spreading or grinding. What is meant here is generally a spice mill or a spice shaker. Here is at least one of the individual vessels designed as a mill for the spice, such as the pepper or salt. This mill can be made particularly shapely and practically by providing the grinder in the region of the bottom and a retaining lug which is rotatably mounted on the upper side in the region of the upper side. The retaining lug can then via an actuating rod with the grinder for operating the mill connected, as is the case with most of the prior art mills. The spice or pepper mill can have an additional filling opening for filling the ground material or be filled via the removable holding nose.

In the case of a spreader, it may have one or more dispensing openings, via which the grit can be dispensed. These may also be arranged in the region of the retaining lug. Another embodiment also has a spreader whose spreader openings are arranged in the concave portion of the retaining bush. Here, by inserting a retaining lug or a correspondingly shaped plug the spreader can be closed. It can be particularly practical when the retaining lug is the nose of an adjacent spreader or a mill, which may be the rotary retaining lug described above, but need not.

A composite container assembly, especially if it consists of a mill and a spreader, may have an additional cover plate or a bottom plate having two retaining bushes or retaining lugs so that it can be plugged onto the assembled assembly of mill and spreader at the top or bottom and thus, for example, the mill is deactivated by setting the rotatable retaining lug for operating the mill or the control is closed. Both in this embodiment and without the connection of pepper mill and salt shaker, the two basic elements can also be connected to each other via the puzzle connection. Furthermore, instead of a spreader, a second mill may also be provided in the embodiment described, or a plurality of spreaders or combinations of spreaders and mills may be connected to one another. Furthermore, not only pepper and salt containers can be built in this way. It is possible, both for the table and for the kitchen whole spice batteries, composed of several, laterally and / or superimposed containers, these containers dispensing containers, a lid, in particular an additional lid or a hinged lid, dispensers for tablets, in particular as a sweetener, can be closed containers, pepper or spice mills or spouts for vinegar, oil, milk or other liquids.

Here, then, the idea that individual containers in the manner of a puzzle with three-dimensional containers in the form of a puzzle stone can be used to assemble a variety of containers, the container, as well as the known puzzle pieces, straight or even sides or sides can be used for connection with other containers in the context of a puzzle jigs. For this purpose, all six sides of a cuboid container can also be used to construct three-dimensional structures. Of course, round or otherwise shaped containers can also be used.

A particularly advantageous effect is that by the

Plug the scattering opening of a spreader, the removal opening of a normal container or the grinding function of a mill is disabled by the attached container closes the opening, the mill blocks or pinches the lid. In this case, the opening or blockage need not necessarily be in the area of the nose-like puzzle connection, it is only important that the function is fulfilled by covering the opening in a wall area or by blocking the movement required for actuating it.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the

[0173] In the accompanying drawings:

Fig. 1f is a plan view of a vessel assembly with two formed as a bowl individual vessels and

Fig. 2f shows a pepper and salt set according to the invention.

In FIGS. 1f and 2f, individual vessels are each one of two

Vessels formed vessel composite shown. The individual vessels have positive-locking elements for connection, wherein vessels of the first type (1f) have retaining lugs (3f) and vessels of the second type have retaining bushes (4f). This is what they are like a usual puzzle positively connected with each other.

[0177]

[0178] 1a fuel element body

[0179] 2a plug-in section

[0180] 3a receiving section

1 b candle

[0182] 2b candle holder

[0183] 3b Protruding edge

1 c First basic body

[0185] 2c Second main body

[0186] 3c retaining nose

[0187] 4c retaining bush

[0188] 1d insulating coating

[0189] 2d wall

[0190] 1e puzzle stone

[0191] 2e connecting tongue

[0192] 3e receiving section

4e marking

[0194] 5e core element

[0195] 1f vessel of a first type

[0196] 2f vessel of a second type

[0197] 3f retaining nose

[0198] 4f retaining bush

Claims

claims

Characterized in that the fuel body (1) is formed by at least two part bodies, wherein at least a first part of a body receiving portion (2) and a second part of a body in the receiving portion (2) for forming a plug-in plug-in plug-in portion (3) and the part body via the plug connection to the fuel body (1) are connected or connected to each other.

2. Fuel element according to claim 2, characterized in that the receiving portion (2) extending from the bottom to the top in the side wall of the body, outwardly narrowing groove is formed, wherein the plug portion (3) of one of the side wall of the corresponding Part body protruding portion is formed, the shape of which is adapted to the negative shape of the groove.

3. Fuel element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the partial bodies are designed in the form of a puzzle piece, wherein the plug-in portion (3) of the nose of the puzzle piece and the receiving portion (2) of the receptacle for the nose of another puzzle piece are formed.

4. Fuel element according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that it is designed as a candle and the part body consists of wax.

5. Fuel element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial bodies are formed in the manner of a tealight, wherein the partial bodies are formed by a thin-walled pot which is filled with fuel.

6. Fuel element according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the wall of the pot is made of aluminum.

7. Fuel element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for forming a fragrance function at least one of the part body has an aromatized fuel.

8. Fuel element according to the preceding claim, characterized that the partial bodies are flavored with different aromas.

9. Fuel element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body parts have differently colored fuel.

10. Fuel element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two partial bodies are provided, which on an adjacent side both a receiving portion (2) and a plug portion (3), so that the two body parts connected to each other via two mutually inverted connections or connectable.

11. Fuel element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving portion (2) and the plug portion (3) are round, in particular in the form of a part-cylinder with a round or elliptical cross-sectional shape.

12. Fuel element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving portion (2) and the plug-in portion (3) are angular, in particular in the form of a part-cylinder with a square or rectangular cross-sectional shape.

13. Fuel element according to claim 5 or one of claims 6 to 12 in conjunction with claim 5, characterized in that the pot has a wall serving as a container wall, which to avoid the transmission of an increased miserable room temperature of the container to the outside of the container wall is provided with a thermal insulation, wherein the container wall is provided on its outer side at least partially with a thermally insulating paint, wherein the coating is produced by applying a paint, which consists of a mixture comprising at least one paint component and a plurality of thermally insulating bodies with a small size.

14. Fuel element according to claim 13, characterized in that the bodies contained in the mixture with a small size are hollow bodies.

15. Fuel element according to claim 14, characterized in that the hollow bodies are filled with a gas, in particular with air.

16. Fuel element according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized that the bodies contained in the mixture have a width and / or a length that is more than 5 times too large, such as the depth.

17. Fuel element according to one of claims 13 to 16, characterized in that the length and / or the width of the body contained in the mixture is less than 3mm, preferably less than 1 mm.

18. Fuel element according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the bodies contained in the mixture are made of plastic or ceramic.

19. Fuel element according to one of claims 13 to 18, characterized in that the complete container wall is provided with the thermal insulation.