JP2003292988A - Candle and candle structure - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a candle structure preventing an unstable combustion state with thermal deformation of a cup when a candle is used in a cuplike container without easily falling off even when the candle is mounted on a holder. <P>SOLUTION: The candle comprises a component of a combustion wick part of the candle obtained by mounting a molded product having a wick inserting hole on the combustion wick fixed onto a wick washer or integrating the wick washer with the molded product. The combustion wick component is prepared by uniting the combustion wick component having a channel of a molten burning agent ensured between the combustion wick and the molded product and in the wick washer part with the burning agent. The candle is placed in the cuplike container and mounted on the holder for use. In the candle, the wick washer composed of a magnetic attracting substance is used. On the other hand, the holder comprising a magnetic substance embedded or placed thereon is used to provide the candle structure. Thereby, the position of a burning flame is fixed to retain stable combustion even when the burning agent is reduced. Furthermore, the candle can be prevented from falling off or shifting. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a candle for use in a cup-shaped container and a candle structure in which the cup-shaped container containing the candle is inserted into a holder for stable lighting of the candle. The present invention relates to a structure that can be mounted and fixed to a holder in a stable manner.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a candle used in a small cup-shaped container has, for example, a candle-shaped three-dimensional object having a candle combustion body housed in a polyvinyl chloride cup-shaped container and the cup-shaped container having a concave portion on the upper surface. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-260222 proposes a lamp illumination body that is loaded and held in a concave portion of a design body and is formed as if the three-dimensional design body is burning.

Further, in the conventional supporting structure of the supporting needle of the candlestick and the hole at the bottom of the candle, the inner diameter of the hole at the lower end of the candle and the outer shape of the supporting needle often do not match, which makes it difficult to attach and detach the candle. There is a risk of damage to the candles. In addition, in order to solve the problem that the candle may fall due to vibration such as an earthquake or the candlestick itself may fall, a magnetic substance is placed on either the lower end of the candle or the upper surface of the receiver that supports it. On the other hand, a supporting structure for a candle provided with a permanent magnet for adsorbing the magnetic material is proposed in JP-A-9-63353 and JP-A-2001-35247. Further, it is described in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 55-111946 that a candle with a magnet having a magnet fused to the bottom is used on an iron plate, and as a candle that is self-sustaining by a magnetic force, a cylindrical metal pipe has a cylindrical shape. An instrument having a structure in which a magnet is inserted and fixed and a candle is inserted on the side opposite to the cylindrical magnet of a cylindrical metal pipe is proposed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-61952.

[0004]

However, in the method of lighting a candle obtained by inserting a combustion wick into a molding combustor in a cup-shaped container, when the cup-shaped container is small, the burning time of the candle increases with time. The combustion agent in the cup-shaped container decreases, and the convection of air generated in the cup-shaped container tends to cause the combustion flame to become inconsistent, resulting in thermal deformation of the container and instability of the combustion state. There is. Also, the combination of conventional magnets makes it easy to use candles anywhere without using special equipment.
Alternatively, a magnet is applied to the bottom of the candle for the purpose of preventing the candle from falling when used in a candlestick, and a cup having no support structure by the support needle of the candlestick and the hole at the bottom of the candle as the object of the present invention. It is not designed to light a candle in a container. However, the specification of lighting a candle in this cup-shaped container does not cause a serious problem in a static use state in which the use atmosphere is stable, such as indoors. However, for example, a recess for mounting a cup-shaped container on the top or top of a three-dimensional holder that has various shapes in addition to the shape of Japanese candles, torches, or large or medium-sized Western candles. In addition, like a product equipped with a cup-shaped container with a candle, the holder can be tilted or swung, and it can be used not only in natural environments such as in locations where the usage environment is not constant or various vibrations, such as outdoor use. It is expected that various problems will occur in a harsh environment where the candle may fall out of the holder due to factors such as human influence.

An object of the present invention is to provide a candle which is a stable combustion flame even when a candle obtained by inserting a combustion wick into a molding combustor is burned in a cup-shaped container, and further, to support the needle or support the candle. Even if the candle composite attached to the cup-shaped container without a part is attached to the concave part of the holder of various shapes made according to various purposes of use, the combustion flame is stable and the candle easily comes off. The object is to provide a candle structure having stability.

[0006]

The present invention relates to a candle for use in a cup-shaped container, wherein the burning core portion of the candle is (1) a molded body or a flange-shaped article having a burning core insertion hole. A molded body having a combustion core insertion hole attached thereto, the combustion core structure having a combustion core fixed to a core washer inserted into the hole of the molded body, or (2) a core washer and a combustion core insertion hole. A molding in which a combustion core is inserted into a molded body having an integrated molded body, and a flow path for the molten combustion agent is secured between the combustion core and the molded body and in the core washer part. A candle characterized in that a combustion wick constituent consisting of a body is combined with a combustion agent.

Further, the present invention is a candle, wherein the molded product having the above-mentioned combustion wick insertion hole is a processed product made of a material selected from metal, ceramic, glass or mineral.

Further, the present invention provides (1) a molded product having a combustion core insertion hole or a molded product having a combustion core insertion hole provided with a flange-shaped article, wherein the hole of the molded product is magnetically attractable. Combustion wick composition in which the fixed combustion wick is inserted into a certain core washer,
Or (2) a combustion wick structure in which a combustion wick is inserted into a molded body having a shape in which a core washer having magnetic attraction and a molded body having a combustion wick insertion hole are integrated, and A candle composite body in which a candle formed by combining a combustion core composition made of a molded body in which a flow path for the molten combustion agent is secured between the body and the core washer is attached to a cup-shaped container, and the candle composite body A holder in which a holder to be mounted is provided with a recessed portion, and a magnetic material is embedded or placed in at least a portion of the recessed portion contacting the combustion core constituent, and the candle composite is mounted in the recessed portion of the holder. It is a candle structure characterized by being formed.

Further, the present invention is a candle structure, wherein the molded body having the above-mentioned combustion wick insertion hole is a processed product made of a material selected from metal, ceramic, glass or mineral.

The candle used in the cup-shaped container of the present invention has a structure of a combustion core portion (1): a commonly used core washer for fixing a combustion core, for example, a flat plate or a deformed plate. A core washer such as one having a core pinching portion, one having a hole having a crimped portion in a plate-like body, and a molded body having a combustion core insertion hole, which is a combustion core body in which a combustion core is inserted and fixed to the core washer. A molded body to be mounted, the molded body structure of which has a combustion core insertion hole in which a molded body or a flange-shaped object having a combustion core insertion hole is attached to the lower part or the upper part of the hole, or the upper and lower parts or any place. It is a molded body. When the combustion wick insertion hole is attached to the combustion wick, it is a molded article having an insertion hole that can secure a flow path for the molten combustion agent between the combustion wick and the molded article and in the core washer part. It is a combustion wick composition that combines combustion wicks.

Further, as another combustion core constituent, (2) a combustion core constituent having a shape in which a core washer and a molded body having a combustion core insertion hole are integrally formed, and a so-called core washer-like member is provided in a lower portion. ,
A combustion wick structure in which a molded body having a combustion wick insertion hole is integrated, and a structure in which a flow path for the molten combustion agent is secured in the core washer part and / or the lower part of the molded body, This is a combustion wick composition in which a flow path for the molten combustion agent is secured between the wick and the molded body. In the present invention, "securing the flow path of the molten combustion agent" means a gap sufficient for the molten combustion agent to pass through a sufficient amount of the molten combustion agent that does not interfere with the combustion in the environment where the candle is used. is there.

The material constituting the molded body portion having the combustion wick insertion hole of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is a material that is not deformed or burned by the heat of the burning flame of the candle, but the shape and size of the candle, Considering costs, for example, metals such as iron and iron alloys, aluminum and aluminum alloys, copper and copper alloys, general-purpose materials such as ceramics and glass, and various minerals such as birthstones, beautiful natural stones and artificial stones. Etc. can be used. The shape of the molded product is a pipe-shaped molded product in which a simple pipe-shaped or flange-shaped product is attached in consideration of the size of the candle, the cost, and the usage state of the candle. However, in order to make a product that immediately responds to the atmosphere in which the candle is used, it is also possible to use a shaped product designed in various desired shapes with a combustion wick insertion hole, in which the combustion agent in the cup burns and decreases. Alternatively, it is also interesting to see the shaped article that appears when the combustor melts and becomes transparent.

Further, in the case of using a candle composite in which a candle is mounted in a cup-shaped container in combination with a holder provided with a candle composite mounting portion, a core washer for fixing a combustion core or a core washer is integrated. At least the core washer of the combustion core composition is made of a magnetically attractable metal, or a core washer made of a magnetically attractable resin molded body made of a molded body of a magnetic material and an elastic polymer or an inelastic polymer is used. It is preferable to enhance the stability of the candle composite attached to the holder.

The burner wick composition of the present invention having the burner wick inserted therein is molded into a desired shape and size of a candle which is inserted into and combined with a hole of a pre-formed combustion agent molding, and the candle is It is attached to a cup-shaped container that does not have the supporting needles or supporting parts of to make a candle composite. In addition, the cup-shaped container to be used is arbitrarily selected, depending on the atmosphere in which the candle is used, such as a colored or non-colored transparent one, a milky white translucent one, or an opaque one. As the material of the cup-shaped container, for example, a polymer mainly composed of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride or the like is inexpensive and can be easily molded. However, depending on the atmosphere in which the candle is used, it may be preferable to use a polymer molded body having good transparency such as polycarbonate or polymethylmethacrylate, a metal molded body, or a glass molded body.

Further, the candle composite in which the above-mentioned candle is attached to the cup-shaped container can be used as it is on the table, the floor, the ground or the surface of the water. It is also good to create an atmosphere of use by mounting it on holders of various shapes and sizes. The holder may be, for example, metal, plastic, a product made of wax or resin, wood, bamboo, plaster, or ceramic. Also, as the shape of the holder, for example, a Japanese candle-like shape, a torch-like shape, a large or medium-sized Western candle-like shape, and a plurality of candle holders on a light stand that donates many candles found in temples, etc. For example, you can attach and use the candle, or you can use it as a lantern-like candle, or you can use it as a candle that can be lit only when you need it. Thus, the holder is provided with a concave portion on the upper portion.

When a candle composite is attached to such a holder and used, the candle composite may fall out of the holder due to various factors brought about by natural conditions or use conditions, or in the worst case, the burning flame of the dropped candle. It is assumed that this will lead to a fire. Further, even if it does not fall from the holder, the burning flame of the candle that has moved in the container at an inclination may cause the cup to be deformed, burned or burned. As one means to deal with such various situations, a magnetic substance is embedded or placed and fixed in at least a portion of the holder concave portion where the combustion core constituent abuts, so that the magnetic washer of the core washer of the candle composite is attracted. In order to stably hold the candle composite in the holder by the action of the magnetic substance of the holder, the magnetic substance is embedded or placed and fixed in the holder. Only one magnetic body may be used, but a small magnetic body may be used to obtain stable fixing properties. 2
It is also possible to use up to four.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, a candle and a candle structure of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings and examples.

FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the combustion wick structure of the present invention, in which the combustion wick structure (1) of FIG. (1-1) is fixed to a core washer (2). A molded body having a combustion core insertion hole (4) or a molded body (3) having a flange-shaped object, the core washer (2)
And (6) between the molded body (3) and between the combustion wick (5) and the molded body (3) are portions that serve as flow paths for the molten combustion agent. Further, the combustion wick structure (1) of FIG. (1-2) integrally comprises a core washer (2) and a molded body (3) having a combustion wick insertion hole (4), and the combustion wick insertion hole is formed. A combustion wick (5) is attached to (4), the space between the core washer (2) and the molded body (3) (6) and between the combustion wick (5) and the molded body (3) ( 7) is a portion that serves as a flow path for the molten combustion agent.

FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a holder for mounting the candle composite body of the present invention. The holder of FIG. (2-1) is a recess for mounting a cup-shaped container (candle composite body) on which a candle is mounted. A holder (11) in the shape of a Japanese candle is provided with (13), and a magnetic body (14) for holding a candle is attached to the recess. The holder shown in Fig. (2-2) is a large or medium-sized Western candle-like holder (12) provided with a recess (13) for mounting a candle composite, and the recess holds a magnetic material for holding a candle. The body (14) is attached.

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the candle composite of the present invention mounted on a holder arranged on a light stand for use. A recess (13) for mounting the candle composite is provided to hold the candle magnetic. The tabletop holder (15) with the body (14) is attached to the light stand (1
6). (9) is a candle composite attached to a holder.

FIG. 4 is a schematic sectional view of the candle composite of the present invention used in a desktop holder, as shown in FIG.
Is a schematic view using a holder with feet,
2) is a schematic view using an egg-shaped holder. (1) is a combustion wick composition, (5) is a combustion wick, (8) is a combustion agent, (1)
0) is a cup-shaped container, and (15) is a desktop holder.

[0022]

[Example 1] A candle used by being attached to a cup-shaped container, the candle burning wick composition having a diameter of about 1
A slightly flat combustion wick is inserted into a core washer that has a combustion wick fixing pipe with an inner diameter of about 2.5 mm and a height of about 2.5 mm attached to the center of a 5 mm metal plate, and the pipe portion is lightly crimped. Fixed (form of conventional core washer). On the other hand, as a molded body to be mounted on the combustion core, an aluminum pipe-shaped molded body having an inner diameter of about 3 mm, a length of about 10 mm, and a flange-shaped member having an outer diameter of about 7 mm attached to the lower portion is used as the combustion core. It was attached to obtain a combustion wick composition. In this combustion wick structure, there was a gap between the combustion wick and the combustion wick insertion hole of the molded body, which was observable with the naked eye or with a magnifying glass of low magnification, and the molded body could be easily moved.

Next, a combustion wick insertion hole is provided at the center of the combustion agent mainly composed of paraffin wax, and the above-mentioned combustion wick composition is inserted into a preformed combustion agent having a diameter of 28 mm and a height of 20 mm. It was a candle. This candle was attached to a transparent cup-shaped container having a bottom diameter of about 30 mm, a top diameter of about 42 mm, and a height of about 28 mm formed by molding a polyvinyl chloride composition to obtain a candle composite. Twenty of the candle composites were floated and lit in an aquarium provided at the party venue.

As a comparative example, a candle core obtained by inserting a combustion core into a conventional core washer and inserting it into the combustion agent of Example 1 to make a candle, and then mounting it in the same cup-shaped container was used as a party venue. Float 10 lights in the same aquarium provided in
Used to create a party atmosphere. As a result, the burning state at the time of about 30 minutes after the candle was lit did not show any noticeable change in the flame fluttering property or the size of the burning flame. However, after a lapse of about 1 hour, there was a difference in the combustion state, the combustion flame of the candle of the example showed little fluttering, was stable at a substantially constant position, and remained in the combustion flame state even when the amount of the combustion agent decreased. No change was observed and the combustion condition was good. On the other hand, in the candle of the comparative example, with the passage of time of use, the position of the combustion flame was lowered, and convection occurred in the container, and the size and the fluttering of the combustion flame were observed, causing thermal deformation of the container. There were some things that became unfavorable due to burning or burning. And then about 30
As the amount of the combustion agent decreased with the passage of time, the fluctuation of the combustion flame increased, and some cup-shaped containers showed remarkable thermal deformation. On the other hand, in the candle of the example, the state of the combustion flame is stable until it becomes difficult to suck up the molten combustion agent,
The cup-shaped container was not deformed.

[0025]

[Example 2] As a core washer for fixing the candle combustion wick of Example 1, a soft iron thin plate is processed to have a diameter of 15 mm, an inside diameter of about 2.5 mm, and a height of about 2.5 mm. Using a core washer attached with, a somewhat flat combustion core was inserted and lightly caulked and fixed the pipe-shaped portion. on the other hand,
Combustion lead insertion molded body, inner diameter of about 3 mm, length of about 10 m
An iron pipe having a combustion core insertion hole of m was used and the molded body was attached to the combustion core to obtain a combustion core constituent. This combustion wick structure has magnetic attraction, and there is a gap between the combustion wick and the combustion wick insertion hole of the molded body which can be confirmed with the naked eye or with a magnifying glass of low magnification, and the molded body can be easily moved.

Next, a combustion wick insertion hole is provided at the center of the combustion agent mainly composed of paraffin wax, and the above-mentioned combustion wick composition is inserted into a preformed combustion agent having a diameter of 32 mm and a height of 20 mm. It was a candle. This candle is made of polyvinyl chloride and has a bottom diameter of about 35m.
m, an upper diameter of about 42 mm, and a height of about 28 mm were attached to a cup-shaped container to obtain a candle composite. On the other hand, in the holder for mounting the candle composite, the candle composite mounting concave portion provided on the upper portion has a top diameter of about 43 mm, a bottom diameter of about 36 mm, and a depth of about 27 mm, and is molded with a synthetic resin containing a white pigment. It is a slightly transparent milky product obtained by the above, and is a Japanese candle-like holder having an upper diameter of about 50 mm, a lower diameter of about 30 mm, and a height of about 185 mm. Further, two magnetic bodies having a diameter of about 10 mm and a thickness of about 5 mm were embedded in the recessed portion in the upper portion of the holder, and the candle composite body was mounted in the recessed portion of the Japanese candle-like holder.

As a comparative example, a conventional candle holder was used in which the magnetic material was not embedded in the above-mentioned Japanese candle-like holder, and the candle composite was mounted. As a result of comparing the falling states of the candles mounted by inclining both of the holders, the candle composites mounted on the holders of the examples did not drop the candles and remained in the holders. It did not drop out even if it was shaken a little. On the other hand, when the candle composite mounted on the holder of the comparative example is gently tilted, when the candle is dropped to a position of about 33 to 28 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane, the candle falls off, and when handled slightly rough, it falls off before that. Was found to occur.

[0028]

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE In the combustion core constructions in which the combustion core fixed to the core washer was inserted in the molded body hole in Examples 1 and 2, the inner diameter of the combustion core insertion molded body was about 2.7 to 2. The combustion wick used in the example was inserted into a pipe narrowed to a range of 6 mm. This combustion wick structure has no gap that can be confirmed with a low-magnification loupe, and the molded body cannot be easily moved. Further, as a result of the burning test of the candle, the size of the combustion flame of the example is almost constant, whereas the size of the combustion flame of the comparative example becomes gradually smaller as the amount of the combustion agent decreases. It became. This phenomenon is presumed to be because the flow path for the molten combustion agent is not sufficiently secured.

[0029]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION The candle of the present invention and the candle structure in which the candle is attached to a cup-shaped container having no supporting needles or supporting portions is a combination of a core washer and a molded body having a combustion core insertion hole, and the combustion core is inserted. A combustion wick composition in which a combustion wick is inserted into a hole, and a combustion wick composition in which a flow path for the molten combustion agent is secured between the combustion wick and the molded body and in the core washer part is used. The position is fixed, and the stability of the combustion flame is maintained even when the amount of the combustion agent is reduced, so that the cup-shaped container can be prevented from thermal deformation. On the other hand, when the candle is attached to the cup-shaped container and the candle composite is attached to the holder for use, a core washer made of a substance having magnetic attraction is provided, and a magnetic body is provided in the recess of one holder. As a result, it is possible to prevent heat deformation and burning of the cup caused by an accident caused by the falling of the candle or a shift caused by the movement of the candle, and it is possible to enhance the safety of using the candle. Furthermore, since various forms of holders made according to various purposes of use can be used, the candles to be put in the cup-shaped container can also be used with a different appearance according to the atmosphere in which the candles are used. So leading to the possibility of expanding the uses of candles.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic sectional view of a combustion wick constituent of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a candle composite holder of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the candle composite of the present invention mounted on a holder arranged on a light stand for use.

FIG. 4 is a schematic sectional view of the candle composite of the present invention used in a desktop holder.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Combustion wick composition 2 core washers 3 Combustion wick mounted molded body 4 core insertion hole 5 Burning wick 6 void 7 Flow path for molten combustion agent 8 Combustion agent 9 candle complex 10 cup-shaped containers 11 Japanese candle holder 12 Large Western candle holder 13 recess 14 Magnetic material 15 Desktop holder 16 Holder on the light stand

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A candle for use in a cup-shaped container, wherein the candle has a combustion core portion having (1) a molded body having a combustion core insertion hole or a combustion core insertion hole provided with a flange-shaped article. A molded body having the same, wherein a combustion core fixed to a core washer is inserted into a hole of the molded body, or (2)
A combustion wick structure in which a combustion wick is inserted into a molded body having a shape in which a core washer and a molded body having a combustion wick insertion hole are integrated, and melts between the combustion wick and the molded body and in the core washer portion. A candle characterized in that a combustion wick component made of a molded body in which a flow path for the combustion agent is secured is combined with the combustion agent. 2. The candle according to claim 1, wherein the molded product having the combustion wick insertion hole is a processed product made of a material selected from metal, ceramic, glass or mineral. (1) A molded product having a combustion wick insertion hole or a molded product having a combustion wick insertion hole with a flange-shaped material, wherein the hole of the molded product has magnetic attraction. Combustion wick composition in which the combustion wick fixed to the above is inserted, or (2)
A combustion wick structure in which a combustion wick is inserted into a molded body in which a molded body having a magnetic washer and a combustion wick insertion hole is integrated, and between the combustion wick and the molded body, A candle composite in which a candle formed by combining a combustion core composition made of a molded body in which a flow path for a molten combustion agent is secured in a core washer is attached to a cup-shaped container, and a holder for mounting the candle composite are provided. A holder in which a recess is provided in an upper portion, and a magnetic material is embedded or placed in at least a portion of the recess in contact with the combustion core constituent, wherein the candle composite is mounted in the recess of the holder. The characteristic candle structure. 4. The candle according to claim 3, wherein the molded product having the combustion wick insertion hole is a processed product made of a material selected from metals, ceramics, glass and minerals.