DE20100891U1 - Electric candle - Google Patents
Electric candleInfo
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- DE20100891U1 DE20100891U1 DE20100891U DE20100891U DE20100891U1 DE 20100891 U1 DE20100891 U1 DE 20100891U1 DE 20100891 U DE20100891 U DE 20100891U DE 20100891 U DE20100891 U DE 20100891U DE 20100891 U1 DE20100891 U1 DE 20100891U1
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- candle
- energy storage
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S6/00—Lighting devices intended to be free-standing
- F21S6/001—Lighting devices intended to be free-standing candle-shaped
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S9/00—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply
- F21S9/02—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
- F21V23/04—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
- F21V23/0435—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by remote control means
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S9/00—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply
- F21S9/02—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
- F21S9/03—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
- F21V21/08—Devices for easy attachment to any desired place, e.g. clip, clamp, magnet
- F21V21/088—Clips; Clamps
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
- F21W2121/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
- F21W2121/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
- F21W2121/04—Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00 for Christmas trees
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Description
Elektrische Kerze, Petey'^ät^nerVj 844 61.MehrfingElectric candle, Petey'^ät^nerVj 844 61.Mehrfing
22.01.0122.01.01
Elektrische KerzeElectric candle
Die Erfindung betrifft eine elektrische Kerze, insbesondere eine, die sich als Christbaumbeleuchtung oder für dekorative Zwecke wie eine Lichterkette eignet.The invention relates to an electric candle, in particular one suitable for use as Christmas tree lighting or for decorative purposes such as a string of lights.
Bekannt sind Christbaumkerzen und Lichterketten, bei denen mehrere Leuchtkörper mit Fassung und Halterung über ein Kabel verbunden und schaltbar sind. Nachteilig daran ist die Abhängigkeit der Lichterketten vom Netzanschluß und bei Christbaumkerzen stört die Verkabelung sowohl optisch als auch bei der Montage.Christmas tree candles and fairy lights are well known, in which several light sources with sockets and holders are connected and switchable via a cable. The disadvantage of this is that the fairy lights are dependent on the mains connection, and in the case of Christmas tree candles, the wiring is disruptive both visually and during installation.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, eine elektrische Kerze zu schaffen, die unabhängig vom Netzanschluss betrieben werden kann.The object of the present invention is therefore to create an electric candle that can be operated independently of the mains connection.
Gegenstand der Erfindung ist eine elektrische Kerze mit integriertem Energiespeicher. Ausserdem ist Gegenstand der Erfindung eine Lichterkette, die zumindest zwei Kerzen mit integriertem Energiespeicher umfasst.The subject of the invention is an electric candle with an integrated energy storage device. The subject of the invention is also a string of lights that comprises at least two candles with an integrated energy storage device.
Eine elektrische Kerze umfasst zumindest einen Leuchtkörper wie eine Glühlampe, eine Halogenlampe, eine Leuchtdiode etc. und eine Fassung mit einem elektrischen Anschluss, der mit einer Energiequelle verbunden ist. Der Leuchtkörper kann beispielsweise auch eine Vorrichtung, beispielsweise mit Elektronik, integriert haben, so dass er, ähnlich einer Wachskerze, fackelt. Die Kerze kann auch für den Betrieb im Freien ausgerüstet sein. Ausserdem kann die Kerze natürlich einen Dimmer oder eine sonstige Vorrichtung zur Erzielung eines optischen Effekts haben.An electric candle comprises at least one light source such as a light bulb, a halogen lamp, a light-emitting diode, etc. and a socket with an electrical connection that is connected to a power source. The light source can also have a device, such as electronics, integrated into it so that it flares up like a wax candle. The candle can also be equipped for outdoor use. The candle can of course also have a dimmer or another device to achieve an optical effect.
Vorteilhafterweise hat die Kerze zumindest einen Empfänger, mit dessen Hilfe sie über eine Fernbedienung mit einem Sender, beispielsweise mittels Infrarotstrahl, steuerbar, also z.B. ein- und ausschaltbar oder in der HelligkeitAdvantageously, the candle has at least one receiver, with the help of which it can be controlled via a remote control with a transmitter, for example by means of an infrared beam, i.e. e.g. switched on and off or adjusted in brightness.
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regulierbar ist. Der Empfänger kann beispielsweise wie ein Band um den Kerzenschaft angeordnet sein. Ebensogut kann der Empfänger auch punktuell angeordnet oder mehrere Empfänger flächendeckend auf der Aussenwand des Kerzenschafts angebracht sein.is adjustable. The receiver can be arranged like a band around the candle shaft, for example. The receiver can also be arranged at specific points or several receivers can be attached to the outside wall of the candle shaft.
Nach einer Ausführungsform hat der Empfänger der Kerze eine Anschlusselektronik mit der Leuchtkraft, -dauer und/oder farbe des Leuchtkörpers regulierbar sind. Die Anschlußelektronik kann über Software verfügen,so dass Programme wählbar sind, mit deren Hilfe die Kerze zeitlich geregelt aufleuchtet, ihre Farbe ändert, verschiedene Leuchtstufen oder ein Flackern zeigt und sich wieder in den nicht leuchtenden stand-by Betrieb schaltet. Ebenso gut kann die Anschlußelektronik auch noch oder nur manuell steuerbar sein.According to one embodiment, the receiver of the candle has a connection electronics with which the brightness, duration and/or color of the light body can be regulated. The connection electronics can have software so that programs can be selected with the help of which the candle lights up at a set time, changes its color, shows different light levels or flickers and switches back to non-illuminating stand-by mode. The connection electronics can also be manually controllable or only manually controllable.
Nach einer Ausführungsform hat die Kerze z.B. zusätzlich zum Empfänger noch einen Schalter, mit dem sie ein- und ausgeschaltet werden kann. Damit kann auch der stand-by Betrieb der Kerze ausgeschaltet werden.In one embodiment, the candle has, in addition to the receiver, a switch with which it can be turned on and off. This also allows the candle's standby mode to be switched off.
In betriebsbereitem Zustand ist die Kerze auf stand-by geschaltet, so dass sie, z.B. bei Ansteuerung mittels Infrarotstrahl über eine Fernbedienung eingeschaltet werden kann.When ready for use, the candle is switched to stand-by so that it can be switched on via a remote control, e.g. when controlled by an infrared beam.
Mit der Fernbedienung können auch gleichzeitig mehrere Kerzen ein- und ausgeschaltet werden, je nach Funktionsweise und Stellung des oder der Sender der Fernbedienung und/oder der Empfänger(s). Eine Anordnung mit der mehrere Kerzen gleichzeitig geschaltet werden können ist bevorzugt, weil sie eignet sich vor allem für die Anwendungen wie Lichterkette und als Christbaumbeleuchtung.The remote control can also be used to switch several candles on and off at the same time, depending on the function and position of the remote control transmitter(s) and/or receiver(s). An arrangement that allows several candles to be switched on at the same time is preferred because it is particularly suitable for applications such as fairy lights and Christmas tree lighting.
Elektrische Kerze, Peteis*ifcrtttiesi*.842161.MehßLngElectric candle, Peteis*ifcrtttiesi*.842161.MehßLng
Die Kerze enthält einen integrierten Energiespeicher, wie beispielsweise eine Batterie oder einen Akku oder einen Energiewandler, wie eine Brennstoffzelle oder ein Solarmodul.The candle contains an integrated energy storage device, such as a battery or an energy converter, such as a fuel cell or a solar module.
Der Energiespeicher kann z.B. in die Fassung für den Leuchtkörper, in die Halterung der Kerze sowie in den Kerzenschacht integriert sein.The energy storage device can be integrated, for example, into the socket for the lamp, into the holder for the candle or into the candle shaft.
Der Energiespeicher ist mit dem Leuchtkörper leitend verbunden, so dass, nach erfolgter Aktivierung der Kerze über die Fernbedienung, Strom vom Energiespeicher zum Leuchtkörper fließt und diesen zum Leuchten bringt.The energy storage device is conductively connected to the lamp, so that after the candle has been activated via the remote control, current flows from the energy storage device to the lamp and causes it to light up.
Im folgenden wird die Erfindung noch anhand einer Figur, die eine Ausführungsform der Kerze zeigt, erläutert:In the following, the invention is explained using a figure showing an embodiment of the candle:
Die einzige Figur zeigt eine elektrische Kerze 1 mit einem Kerzenschaft 2, einem Leuchtkörper 3 einer Halterung 4 und einem Träger 5.The single figure shows an electric candle 1 with a candle shaft 2, a lamp 3, a holder 4 and a support 5.
In der elektrischen Kerze 1 integriert ist ein Energiespeicher 6 und ein Empfänger 7. Der Energiespeicher 6 und der Empfänger 7 können beispielsweise im Kerzenschaft 2 untergebracht sein.An energy storage device 6 and a receiver 7 are integrated in the electric candle 1. The energy storage device 6 and the receiver 7 can, for example, be accommodated in the candle shaft 2.
Der Leuchtkörper 3 ist leitend mit einer Fassung 8 verbunden, die wiederum mit dem Energiespeicher 6 leitend verbunden ist.The luminous element 3 is conductively connected to a socket 8, which in turn is conductively connected to the energy storage device 6.
Bei Ansteuerung des Empfängers 7 und Betätigung des Senders 9 der Fernbedienung 10 wird ein Stromfluss von dem Energiespeicher 6 zur Fassung 8 des Leuchtkörpers 3 freigeschaltet. Damit fängt die Kerze an zu leuchten.When the receiver 7 is activated and the transmitter 9 of the remote control 10 is operated, a current flow is released from the energy storage device 6 to the socket 8 of the lamp 3. This causes the candle to start to light up.
Der Träger 5 kann eine Klemme sein, mit der die Kerze beispielsweise an einem Tannenzweig festgemacht wird. Auf dem Träger 5 befindet sich die Halterung 4 der Kerze, die bevorzugt, z.B. über ein Kugelgelenk, beweglich ist.The carrier 5 can be a clamp with which the candle is attached to a fir branch, for example. The holder 4 of the candle is located on the carrier 5 and is preferably movable, e.g. via a ball joint.
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In der Halterung 4 kann ein Anschluß mit dem die Kerze an ein Ladegerät angeschlossen werden kann, integriert sein.A connector with which the candle can be connected to a charger can be integrated into the holder 4.
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| DE20100891U DE20100891U1 (en) | 2001-01-22 | 2001-01-22 | Electric candle |
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| DE20100891U DE20100891U1 (en) | 2001-01-22 | 2001-01-22 | Electric candle |
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Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE20112543U1 (en) | 2001-07-30 | 2001-09-27 | Zöbl, Andreas, 83083 Riedering | Lighting arrangement |
| EP1632712A1 (en) | 2004-09-02 | 2006-03-08 | Thomas Von Rönn | Set with a plurality of electric operated lighting devices for decoration |
| WO2006024548A1 (en) | 2004-09-02 | 2006-03-09 | Von Roenn Thomas | Set comprising a number of electrical decorative lighting devices |
| EP1914471A2 (en) | 2006-10-18 | 2008-04-23 | KOMPLED GmbH & Co. KG | Battery-operated illumination assembly, in particular of a candle type |
| US7419283B2 (en) | 2004-09-02 | 2008-09-02 | Rcr Gmbh & Co. Kg Gesellschaft Fuer Produktentwicklung | Electrical decoration lighting device and set of such devices |
| DE102011016203A1 (en) * | 2011-04-06 | 2012-10-11 | Helmut Johann Müller | Radio-controlled light string used during e.g. Christmas, has contact system that is provided for making contact between light elements and power supply |
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Cited By (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE20112543U1 (en) | 2001-07-30 | 2001-09-27 | Zöbl, Andreas, 83083 Riedering | Lighting arrangement |
| EP1632712A1 (en) | 2004-09-02 | 2006-03-08 | Thomas Von Rönn | Set with a plurality of electric operated lighting devices for decoration |
| WO2006024548A1 (en) | 2004-09-02 | 2006-03-09 | Von Roenn Thomas | Set comprising a number of electrical decorative lighting devices |
| US7419283B2 (en) | 2004-09-02 | 2008-09-02 | Rcr Gmbh & Co. Kg Gesellschaft Fuer Produktentwicklung | Electrical decoration lighting device and set of such devices |
| US7419277B2 (en) | 2004-09-02 | 2008-09-02 | Rcr Gmbh & Co. Kg Gesellschaft Fuer Producktentwicklung | Electrical decoration lighting device and set of such devices |
| EP1914471A2 (en) | 2006-10-18 | 2008-04-23 | KOMPLED GmbH & Co. KG | Battery-operated illumination assembly, in particular of a candle type |
| DE102011016203A1 (en) * | 2011-04-06 | 2012-10-11 | Helmut Johann Müller | Radio-controlled light string used during e.g. Christmas, has contact system that is provided for making contact between light elements and power supply |
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