WO2013178617A1

WO2013178617A1 - Candle

Info

Publication number: WO2013178617A1
Application number: PCT/EP2013/060937
Authority: WO
Inventors: Maha Alusi; Axel Pohl
Original assignee: Maha Alusi; Axel Pohl
Priority date: 2012-05-29
Filing date: 2013-05-28
Publication date: 2013-12-05
Also published as: DE102012010860A1

Abstract

The invention describes a candle having a candle body, a wick and an elongate aperture in the candle body with a downward opening for mounting on an edge of an external object such as a vase. The aperture has an inner surface portion, such as an inner edge or a flat or curved surface, which serves to support the candle on the external edge. The aperture extends through the candle body. A candle of this type can be attached to many household objects without the need of a candle holder or another support with a point or a base.

Description

CANDLE

The present invention relates to a candle with a candle body made of a combustible material and an outer surface and with at least one wick, which has the

Candle body leaves at a wick-point.

Of course, such a candle is well known. Most available candles fall into one of the following three categories:

1. Candles for use in a candle holder such as candle candlesticks or stands. These candles have in. Generally cylindrical shapes,. The standardized, cantilever base fits into the base of most candle stands, holders and lanterns available on the market. These candles can not stand upright and stable without the use of a holder. The dimensions of the candle are ¹ limited by the inner dimensions of the base and the mechanical stability of the holder, sometimes the lower part of the candle with a knife

cut off or wrapped in aluminum mini over-wrapped to adjust its dimensions to the base of the holder.

2. Candles that stand upright by themselves. These candles generally have a much larger one. Diameter ats the category 1 candles, off. That's why they are. much more stable ^' and are stable even without help .. But the room for maneuver is limited because these candles must be voluminous for their stability.

3 .. Tealights .. These candles for everyday use consist of an aluminum shell with a wax mass inside »inside. The shell ensures drip-free burning and has a relatively long 'burning time. During firing, the wax liquefies but is held tightly to the shell and the tealight thus retains its shape. In general, tealights come in only a few different sizes, and although they can burn by themselves, they are usually burned in a decorative holder, candles of the first two categories are sometimes simply printed on a tip. For ease of handling, the candles sometimes include a recess for the tip.

The above candles are associated with a number of 'disadvantages ^, Most of the known candles require a container or holder for burning, with. Exception of the ^' second category. If you want to give a candle is. limited to those candles that do not require a holder, like those of category 2. But these Candles have rather narrow limits for different designs. Or you should know the recipient's candles hatter the holder in the ^. Integrate gift.,

The number of candles that can be moved at the same time is limited to the number of candles present. Thus, the possibilities of a celebration, e.g. B, a jubilee or birthday, with a corresponding number of candles quite limited, except for standard tealights or again for the category 2 candles.

In general, therefore, the use of the known candles as a gift and / or the possibility of permission is quite limited.

It is an object of the present invention to mitigate at least one of the above problems, or at least to provide a useful alternative,

The present invention solves this problem with a candle according to claim 1,

in particular with a candle with a candle body of a combustible material and an outer surface 'and with at least one wick »of the candle body on one ^. Wick point of resistance, wherein: the plug has an elongated recess outside the plug body in a first part of the outer surface that is opposite the wick exit point, the rim having a first surface part positioned internally with respect to the plug body and is arranged so that the candle is supported on the edge of an external object such as a vase, the ^. .Rand extends through the recess of one, end to the other end to your Abstutzung the candle, with ¹ being the first east enteil mounted along a curve in a flat plane extending Here, "along" a "should {Im ^{'substantially)} parallel to be understood. The candle according to the invention solves the problem through the recess. which opens downwards, the direction down being determined by the orientation of the candle in use. It is to be noted that a candle just been ignited and can burn freely when the wick exit point with respect to gravity, pointing upwards Similarly ^'else the direction can then down with respect defined on the force of gravity will Such Recess, z. A slot, serves to mount the candle in principle on any type of rim or on an upper edge, without the need for a standard socket or tip. Nevertheless, the candle would be upright and burning in a stable position. ,

Examples of outside borders and the objects with 'such edges are ^' jars., Vases, (flower / household) pots, (deep) plates _» bottles, buckets and so on, but the object of the border does not have to be circular also run straight, like Gtöer, or even be a bound book or the like. And far practically / almost every household; a variety of outdoor objects are improved, the possibilities for using such a candle are improved, which also gives the opportunity to use such a candle as a gift. Further, since the candle has a stable and more or less upright position due to the recess, without further narrow limits, such as the height-diameter ratio, the design possibilities are also much wider.

In the present invention, the candle comprises a recess having an "upper part" or inner upper edge, which is referred to herein as a "first surface part". For Absiüfcu ng or .zürn supporting the candle ^'is the first surface of the m position, the recess of the edge of a vase or a glass ^ode' adapt other object. It is to be noted class in the present invention is a clear difference between a recess for a tip, as for some of the candles in the art, and a candle having a recess according to ^the present invention is ... latter ^has' properties, which are described in claim 1, and © in great difference is that the edge on which; The candles can be attached much longer than the recess of the candle can be. As a result, the candle according to the invention can be mounted not only by lowering on a linear edge, but also by a sideways displacement, when the object is in a horizontal position. This is clearly not for the recess of your state of ^'technology possible, which is used in the assembly of a candle on a tip.

In de ^'si present invention extends h DER top or the first surface part of the recess. in AI (common between the side walls of the recess, for example, an inner edge between each side wall and the first one is f, and in this fat the first surface caption is a flat surface or even a rounded one, in particular cylindrical Surface, Alternatively, there is a connecting line with a predetermined local (minimum) radius of curvature, but it is also possible that in the ^' act. the first surface part and any. Sidewall a smooth and; For example, it is then possible to define the first surface portion of the inner surface of the recess to guide the candle to an outer edge during assembly. The first surface part may then be a line which contacts all the points between the extension and the outer edge, or, if there are two or more such lines, the part of the inner surface of the recess between the two outermost lines . Various specific embodiments are both described in the dependent claims and in the description below.

In particular, the recess has an inner surface comprising two side winds, the first surface portion being a part of the inner surface connecting the two side winds. As already described above, this is the case when z. If the recess is milled out or cut out or the like, then the ^" bottom" of the incision, used as upper or first surface, will often show a ridge-like transition on the suture walls, this surface portion will then carry the candle which is in place Such milling may be done in any desired direction, as explained below: Although it is also possible to make recesses with multiple shell walls, such as stepped or ^' faceted shell walls, the recess is ^' with. two side walls, the easiest to make,

Alternatively or additionally, the first Oberfiächenteil or has a rounded inner upper edge. Such embodiments have the advantage that the first Qberffi- ehente.il often ^' matches better ^' with the: upper edge of the outer objects, since this is at least slightly rounded. The first surface portion could also have a conical inner upper surface. Such an edge can. Advantages for the positioning of the candle, for example, more stability on an external edge, This is especially true if this outer edge is directed, or. At least narrower than the recess, the candle then has less room to tilt to the side.

In the embodiments, the curve is a straight line. How curve extending along the recess 'mentioned above, that ^could' take any form ,,, but preferably the curve is a straight line .. This is not only very easy to produce, but it is also to be considered that many external objects hew a straight edge or an edge on which such a candle is mounted; can be.

Alternatively or additionally, the curve is a circular arc, in particular with a radius between 3 cm and 30 cm. Such a recess of the candle is particularly suitable for mounting on a similarly curved edge. Relevant objects could be glasses, vases, containers, etc. It should be noted that the radius of the edge of the outer object is not the same as the radius of curvature his wife ,. * as long as the width of the recess makes it possible to adapt to the edge: .. This applies "additional" in particular for each candle according to the invention _"comprising two or more different ve recesses. This recess can, different Brette In particular, one curve could be straight and the other circular, and one could form two recesses, each straight and meeting at an angle, whereby the candle can be mounted on a corner of a container, in particular a uaciratöBrmigen container when the angle is a right angle ..

In the embodiments, the arcuate and / or flat planes extend substantially perpendicular to a direction of the largest dimension of the Ks Rb body. With this measure, it is ensured that the candle reaches and holds an upright position when the candle is mounted on a horizontal edge. The upright position is most often determined by the direction of the largest dimension, In addition, one is: to maintain such position usually easier by mechanical considerations ... It is also guaranteed in most cases that the e ze 'over a longer period of time burning.

According to the Austforungsforrrten the recess has a width which is substantially constant over its length. In practice, most of external ^edges' objects also have, a substantially constant thickness, so that with such a recess, a fixed adhesion is realized on the edge. As mentioned above, the width is in particular a maximum width of the recess. However, it is still possible to have a recess with a board that varies in the length of the recess, such as a smaller width in the middle, whereby even better grip is possible. Further, the width of the recess may also vary over the height, which at the end of the case for the upper portion (the deepest section) will be the ^recess', wherein the width Reduction to zero! becomes. However, in the case of parallel side walls, the width of the recess will be approximately equal to a large part of the height, in particular up to the first surface of the surface.

Furthermore, in the embodiments, the recess has side walls which are in the

Are substantially parallel or concentric with each other. A straight curve or a straight recess: as a whole allows for easy manufacture and easy assembly on a straight edge. If the width is sufficient, it is also possible to accommodate external edges which have a sufficiently large radius of curvature small radii of curvature and / or for more narrow recesses such concentric Seiteowände allow a close and stable ^'position of the mounted candle. Nevertheless, other constructions for the side walls possible, such as curved, for example, inward like a firm hold in a single, innermost position or In practical cases, the width is preferably between 0.2 and 1 cm. Such a maturity allows mounting on most available: external objects that are outlined. Other widths, however, are not excluded, such as a 'greater width for attachment to a fence or for other outdoor use. A similar consideration applies to the

Recess height - candle height ratio Generally speaking, a higher recess height allows for a stable position per eternity, but it may be more difficult to ensure a sufficiently long firing time, the latter being easier to ensure with less recess height. Of course, the recess height can be made smaller if a narrow recess already creates a sufficiently firm hold, in particular, the recess has a height

betwe en 1/3 and 2/3 of the ^'height of the candle body. When the eccentric is more than half the height, the center of mass will often be lower than the top of the recess or the first surface part, respectively, so as to ensure stable positioning even on a wire.

In particularly preferred embodiments, the recess has a slot or in particular is a slot in the plug body. Here, a slot is a recess which is produced by milling with a milling cutter, wherein cSas milling tool and the plug body in Be ug to each other in a straight line or a curve in a plane can be moved. One can imagine that the milling tool can be moved along the same shape as the edge or edge on which the candle is mounted later. For example, in the first case, the edge of the outer object will be a straight plane or a plate.

In the embodiments, the plug body has a spfegelsym metric surface, wherein the recess, in particular the first surfaces, in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the mirror symmetry expands Such

Arrangement ensures in most cases a stable attachment to a

horizontal edge, or at least at a position where the largest Tel of the edge of the outer object is kept free for other purposes, such as positioning additional candles. It should be noted that in practice there are many flat candles, for example with a relatively small thickness, but with a constant cross-sectional profile and with such a mirror-like plane which expands parallel to its largest side surface. It is further to be noted that it is still possible to arrange the recess at an angle with respect to such a plane of mirror symmetry. For example, if an angle of for example 45 or even up to ^* BO realized * ^'is, it is possible, a ^number' of consecutive candles to move in. A ride on the edge, so that they partially cover one another, or are shielded when it is. along the edge, considered, will, even if they have the same cross-sectional profile. ^Thus' opens keüten additional GestaltungsmögBch-. In certain cases, the recess is asymmetrical with respect to the recess

Candle arranged, in particular with respect to the. Masses middle point of the candle.

This will cause the candle to tilt in a defined direction (in Ri.ctrt.yng of the center of mass) if there is some clearance or difference in the recess at the edge of the outer object, and the asymmetric positioning makes it easier to predict where the candle will be "hang" or tilt when it is mounted, is even more important in such folds, that a stable positioning is guaranteed. Further, for a longer wick, it is easier to be placed in the candle because it can pass the recess on one side. This allows a longer burning time. In special Ausföhrungsformen are therefore the but! and the ^'center of mass .the candle on the same side of the recess.

Many other forms and forms of gestation are within the borders and

Barriers of the present invention possible. For example, the candle may be (much) longer on one side of the recess to be an extension on that side of the candle. In particular, the extension terminates in a point that is directly below the recess or a column wall thereof. This allows for an additional point of contact in a low position with the edge of the outer object. This allows an even more stable attachment of the candle to this object, in such cases, only a very short shallow recess for stable mounting is needed, so that more opportunities for the wick and the construction of the candle are generally available. For example, if the extension is long enough for the center of mass that is below the first surface part, the mounting will be very stable.

In addition, the recess need not have parallel sides. For example, the candle could lift side walls that have a NicM zero tangent to each other and meet in the first top surface. It can then be said that the recess is at least near the first upper one. Surface has a constant triangular cross-sectional pro

The invention also relates to a composite candle comprising a plurality of candles according to the invention and a rim for the ^' mounting of the candles. This allows the realization of a modular system. Apart from the relocation of the Worker for the construction of the candle to a buyer or addressee, it is also possible to hunter and transpose the unassembled candle in a more compact form, which makes the transport 'easier and cheaper ^' . It is thus possible to build, store and transport candles three-dimensionally in large quantities. For example, if the edge has a closed contour, particularly in the form of a ring, oval, rectangle and triangle, a plurality of candles would always be in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the rim. According to the present invention, the non-composite! Part of the candles can be positioned parallel to this plane in a package with the composite candle. Anciere types of packing the candle in a compact manner are possible. It should be noted that the rectangle may in particular be a square and that imaginative forms are also possible.

Advantageously, the separate parts of the candles may be fctual, provided with a height, a width and a depth, one of these three dimensions being much smaller, in particular at least 50% smaller than the other two dimensions. In this way, the candles can be packaged in a flatter package if the candle is to be packaged as a complete candle.

The invention will now be elucidated on the basis of exemplary and non-limiting embodiments, as described below and illustrated in the drawings, in which:

Figure 1 diagrammatjsch a side view in terEweiser sectional view of a

first embodiment: a candle according to the present invention, which is mounted on an outer edge,

FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view showing a weathering embodiment of the candle 1 according to the invention;

FIGS. 3A-D

show diagrammatic perspective views, which are a number of alternative embodiments of the candle according to the invention;

Figure 4 shows diagrammatically a bottom view of another embodiment of the candle according to the invention; Figure 5 shows another candle according ^to the invention in diagrammatic

Side view shows;

Characters. 6A and S

show zv stages in the construction of a composite candle according to the invention;

Figure 7 diagrammaiisch a further embodiment of a candle according to the

Invention shows.

Figure 1 diagrammatically shows a side elevational view of a first embodiment of a candle according to the present invention mounted on an outside-ruling edge. The candle is generally designated 1, while the rim is designated 10 which is e ne o er edge 11 has

The candle has one. Candle body 2 and a wick 3, which emerges from the plug body 2 at the wick starting point 4 and optionally ends at a wick end 5. A Ausnehrnurtg is marked with 6, and has side walls 7 and has a first Qberflächenteil 8.

Candle body 2 is made of a combustible mass, such as paraffin or wax or other suitable material known in the art, and may be of virtually any shape. The shape shown here generally has a circular cross-sectional profile and may, for example, be a sphere, a cylinder or a disk. It is assumed that the outer upper! The surface of the candle body 2 itself is the surface if the recess were not present. Thus, one can imagine the recess filled in as regular, at least up to a tangential plane on the candle body,

The wick 4 may also be made of any suitable and known material, such as cotton or braided glass fiber. It may optionally be terminated by a wick end 5, such as Fl through a metal or glass bead or stump , Such a wick end 5 will extinguish the candle flame when the wick is consumed to the wick end, preventing the wick from falling out of the candle while it is still burning. The wick exits from the candle body 2 at the wick end. Of course, the position should be chosen so that when the candle is mounted on an outer edge that should have the candle-flame plate burning, it should be positioned at any suitable position on the outer surface of the candle body. ie upwards with respect to the direction of gravity. Bs is to be note that the actual orientation of the candle after assembly depends on the direction of the edge and thus can vary in practice.

The recess 6 is shown as a symmetrically arranged contactor which is opposite to and in contact with the wick starting point 4. It is used to hold the candle 2 on the outer edge 10, here a glass. The recess is opposite to the wick exit point 4 and allows the candle to burn freely and is not obstructed by the candle body 2. The edge 10 ends in an upper peripheral edge 1 1, in the form of a circle. Therefore ^, the brim of the recess should preferably be at least slightly larger than the thickness of the edge to get a curved! Edge or the recess 6 should 'have a generally curved shape, particularly preferably in accordance with the edge 10 or the Riddlekante 1 1 or a combination thereof.

Ose shown recess 6 has side walls 7, which are parallel to each other and each having a flat surface. Depending on the general shape of the plug body (ball, cylinder, cone, "), the side walls 7 have a substantially elongated, rectangular or Bogensegmentforrn or e ne other shape to fit into the plug body. Alternatively, for example, the rope walls could be centric and at a constant distance to better fit small round edges, such as glaziers.

FIG. 2 shows, in a diagrammatic perspective view, a further embodiment of the candle 1 according to the invention. Here, as shown throughout the drawings, like parts are designated by the same reference numerals

The candle body 2 is usually biocktorrmg. The recess 6 is a tunnel-like

Slit extending at a first end 6A to a second end 6B along a straight line. Thus, this candle is suitable for mounting on a straight outer edge, such as 'a' square shell, a fence or a sufficiently strong wire or the like , The candle 1 is then supported by the Ra d on a Snnen- o erfläche at the top of the recess 6.

The candle 1 shown here has three wicks 3, although any other number of wicks is also necessary. They do not have to be arranged in a straight line, could also be spread over the top surface of the candle, allowing for longer wicks and a longer burn time than in a symmetrical configuration. Figures 3A-D show a diagrammatic cross-sectional view, a number of alternative embodiments of candles 1 with different recesses 6 mounted on a rim 10.

3A shows a candle with a 'Kerzertkörper 2, similar to ^' in the figure 1. The recess 6 has e ne substantially cylindrical inner Seiteneriwand 7 on. Such a shape, for example, supports the better hold of the candle on the edge 10th

After assembly, the plug body is supported by the edge upper edge '1 at a support point 20. Depending on: the shape of the edge upper edge 11, here rounded., More than one support point 20 per cross section could be needed. All connected bases 20 form a straight line for this Ausfühiungsform.

Further ^' two contact points 21 are seen, which contact the RandfO after assembly, thereby ensuring an improved stability of the ^' candle on the edge. In this case: the recess 6 'symmetrically, but could alternatively be asymmetrically ,, for example' with a longer ^ropes' sidewall ,, thus would wegfc a contact point th In this example, the width of the margin 0 is approximately the same as the width. the opening at the bottom of the recess 6 "which allows an optimal stability. If the

Recess would have had a larger opening or the edge would be thinner, would 'tilt the candle to one side, before a stable position is created, for. B. until both contact points 2.1 would konlakieren the thin edge. This allows the candle to take a number of positions, because the cutout is towards the center

expands and is rounded at the top. With. a downwardly extended "candle on one side" of the recess, ie one contact point 21 is lower than the other, the stability for a situation in which the recess is greater than the and can be increased and the lower contact point with the Edge in contact prevents ^' too large tilt angle and thus tilting the candle, It is. thus, it is possible to provide a relatively wide extension, allowing both the installation of narrow, thin edges and wide, uncovered edges, of course, only up to a certain width of cutout,

FIG. 3B shows a candle which is quite similar to that in FIG. 1, but this time it is mounted on a straight edge 10, which in FIG. Of course, the removal 6 completely fills up. The Ausnehrnung has side walls 7 and a base 20 _r wherein the edge 10 and the recess 6 fit together well and could be erwettert., That the upper inner 'arc, the recess is covered .. This Ausfühnungsform provides a very stable mounting of the candle the edge 10, where: trap, where the ^' edge narrower than it is here, the candle will tilt slightly again to reach a stable position. It should be noted that the present AusfDhrungsform with the rounded recess on the upper surface that is nearly independent of the shape of the top of the rim 10 is not ^always' a very stable mounting on which: may allow edge, because it is narrower than here shown,

FIG. 3C shows a plug body 2 with another shape of the recess 6, in particular the upper side. The recess 6 has substantially parallel side walls 7 and a first upper part part comprising two angled sides 8a and 8b which are located on an inner upper part Edge 22 are connected and connected to the respective side wall 7 with a ^' first inner edge 23-1 and a second inner edge 23-2. The recess 6 thus has more ^'or less the shape of a house in cross schnittsprofii.

The edge 10 shown here has. a tip, which tapers in the direction of a sharp edge on the upper edge 1 1 out. When ^' mounting this candle on the edge 10, the candle body 2 will center itself by cooperation of the inner top edge 22 with the edge upper edge 1 1, whereby the stability increases, even if the edge 10 (much) is narrower than the recess 6 · It is; Note that neither the inner upper edge 2: 2 nor the. Edge top edge 1 1 must be extremely sharp, in order to achieve this effect. A rejuvenation ^' sharper than circular brings benefits in this regard.

The figure 3D shows another Ausibivuiigsfotm, this time with. an asymmetric configuration. The candle body .2 has a center of mass (COM) 12 .. The recess 6 is not aligned with the center of mass (COM) 12, but is in this case arranged to the right thereof. This ensures that the candle after assembly always ^tilts' in a predetermined direction, in this case to the left. The asymmetric positioning allows the wick 3 to be longer, ensuring a longer burn time for the candle.

The recess 6 has a shape which is similar to that in FIG. 3C. However, the edge 0 now has a rounded edge upper edge 11. The candle holder 2 is supported after mounting on two support points 20, one on each side of the first surface. partly on top of ^one recess., Although the candle with such a rounded edge upper edge has 1 1 more leeway afs with a pointed edge, at least, in combination. with the asymmetric structure, this Atisführungsform is in many cases a sufficient "stability guarantee. FIG. 4 diagrammatically shows a view from below of another embodiment of the candle according ^to the invention. The tjlock-shaped candle 1 has a plug body with two recesses 6-1 and 6-2 on its lower surface,

Curvature radrus. Such a. Schüfe is used for stable attachment of the candle to a sweeter edge with a marginal top edge) which has a radius close to ^' R ^' . For example, R could be about 4 cm for mounting on a drinking glass or cup, or about 10 cm for mounting on a round vase or dish. The ridge of the recess 6-1 should, of course, be at least as large as the thickness of the rim, so that the candle can be mounted. In inaus if the recess 6-1 is larger ^'than the thickness of the cores may also be on an outer edge with a radically ^s' slightly larger radius of curvature, ^and' also to thicker edges, mounted,. Thus, a more flexible assembly of the candle is ensured

The recess 6-2 has a contactor with two Schlätzteiien at right angles to each other. This allows mounting on corners of square vases or other containers. Quaintly, by providing two burrs at different angles, the candle can be mounted on other types of bins. For example, the candle may be on a triangular edge mounted ^'are by the two Schlfzteie are .Among an angle of 60 °, and so ^On. It should be noted that by providing at least two kinds of holes, one shown here, the candle 1 can be mounted on several types of edges.

Figure 5 shows another candle in a diagrammatic ^. Side view according to the invention. Here, the candle 1 is much higher than the recess 6. To; at least ^, to impart limited additional stability, the plug body 1 is extended below the recess 6 with an extension 3 terminating in a tip 14. The tip 14 is generally consistent with the recess, more specifically with a sidewall thereof at least within a predetermined distance of a manufactured part of the recess or from the side wall. The saddle 'can then provide additional stability to the candle 1 when mounted on an edge 10 as the tip contacts the rim 10 below the recess 6. It should be noted that the mass-cutting mechanism is on the same side as the tip is 14 and additionally contributes to the improvement of stability,

Figures 6A and B show two stages of construction of an assembled one

Candle, which consists of a number Teifkerzen 15 on a ring 16. and an optional Connector 1? consist.

Figure 6A shows the step in which a first part candle been 15-1 already mounted on the ring 16, while a second part of candle 15 ™ 2 is prepared for the installation by being moved downwardly in the direction of the arrow, ^'whereby the ring is positioned in the recess 6.

Figure 6B shows a ^{"ScIirifttansleM} of a fully assembled ^_'Candle" here four Teitkerzen on the ring 16 are shown, of course, ^but' any other

Numbers' also possible, Preferably, the Kerzentefte touch on the level of the ring 6, so that they form a coherent unit.

In order to increase the stability of the entire composite candle, a plug 17 ^{'may be} inserted, although it is also possible to allow the teeth to be so in the middle of the ring, in the right hand of the figure are the ring 6 and the plug 1? shown as separate parts ,, said connector 17 is inserted as soon as all TEII mounted candles on the ring 16 in the counterclockwise safe, to the left "Tel of the figure shows an embodiment in which the plug ^'17 and the ring 16 to a Now there is an opening for inserting the partial plugs 15 between the upper part (plug part) and the "lower part (ring part) of the plug-and-Rängs 16, 17. This opening can also in a variety of smaller

Apertures are divided by partitions along the circumference or by generating. Openings until inserting the candle tents 15,.

A big advantage of this composite candle is that it has a voluminous three-dimensional shape. a set of individual ^'' parts can be built, which each have limited dimensions, this saves a lot of volume during transport and storage, it also allows a large F ^{'lexibiiifäl} in the composition of different

Part candles ..

The f ^'igur 7 shows ^di' agrammatisch another embodiment of a plug 1 according to the invention, which combines several advantageous shopping Mate .. First, there is the .Ausnehmung ^'. The recess 6 has a relatively large brim in relation to the thickness of the outer edge 10, and the side walls 7 'and 7 ^* ''curve in a curvature inside. This not only allows for a wide range of marginal mounting thicknesses, but also eases assembly, with the days of the day still remaining *, the contact points 2: 1 "and ^' 2 stable. A thick rim could still be used for the assembly be used, v / obel the candle 1 would tilt to the left, while a thin edge could also be used, the candle would tilt slightly to the right, because the ^■ greater: part of the mass due to the extension 13 is on the right side of the candle.

Nevertheless, the candle is prevented from tipping over to one side. For this purpose, the plug body 2 includes the extension ^'13, this is the phone of the plug body. the stand with respect to the gutted ung 6 extends downwards: Candle 1 ^', As is seen, which would'a; thinner edge 10 to the right, but not too much, since the contact point 2Γ would contact the edge 10 at a smaller ippwinkei kon, as it would do the contact point 21 '. It should be noted that the candle would tip, or better turn, around or near the inner top edge 22, which is the pointed part of the inner surface of the surface where the side walls T and 7 "meet. This part discovers' self-centering And the tilting / turning would be in the right (right) direction, because the center of mass is due to the extension on the side of the inner top edge 22. Apart from such considerations, the center of mass has the invention ^'no limits for possible designs. This candle 1 is very easy einselzfaar on many edges and could therefore be an ideal gift.

The embodiments shown and described above are not as a limitation: the ^'invention to understand .. They only serve :, the characteristics' of the present 'invention' explain. The scope of the invention; is briefly and clearly described in the appended claims.

Claims

A candle comprising a candle body made of a combustible material and having an outer surface and at least one wick, which leaves the candle body at a Wick Ausgangssstete, characterized in that the. Candle has an elongated recess outside of the plug body in a ^' first part of the outer surface, which is arranged away from the wick AusgangssteHe, the recess has a first Qberftächentes! which is positioned in the interior with respect to the candle, and serves to support the candle on an edge of an external object such as a vase, the edge extending through the recess from one end to the other end for the purpose of decoating the candle and wherein the first surface flattener extends along a curve in a flat plane

A candle according to claim 1, wherein the recess has an inner surface with two sets of sidewalls, in particular two sidewalls, and wherein the first surface part is a part of the inner surface connecting the two sidewalls.

3. A candle according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the first surface part is a rounded or tapered inner upper edge.

4. Candle according to one of ^' preceding claims, wherein the curve is a straight

Line is or where the curve is a circular arc, in particular with a radius between 3 cm and 30 cm.

A candle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the curve and / or the flat plane extend substantially perpendicularly to a direction: the largest dimension of the plug body.

6. Candle according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the recess

Crosswinds which are substantially parallel or concentric with each other.

7. Candle according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the recess has a Schiätz or in particular a slot in the plug body is.

8. Candle according to one of the ^' preceding claims, wherein the plug body has a "splegeisym metric plane and recess, in particular, the first Oberflächenteii extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the mirror symmetry.

9 .. Candle according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the recess

arranged asymmetrically in relation to the candle, in particular with reference to the center of mass of the hee, with the wick and the center of mass of the ken »laying on the same side of the exposition.

A composite candle comprising a plurality of candles as claimed in any preceding claim and a rim for mounting the candles, the rim having a closed contour, the shape being in particular annular, oval, rectangular and triangular;