Electronic candle, candlestick and candlestick system

Abstract

The invention discloses an electronic candle, a candlestick and a candlestick system.The electronic candle comprises a display screen used for dynamically displaying display content and a light-emitting unit used for simulating flames; the electronic candle serves as a controlled end and can be detachably connected with the candlestick. The candlestick communicates with a cloud server or a mobile terminal through the communication unit; after the electronic candle is inserted into the candlestick, the display screen and the light-emitting unit of the electronic candle are lightened and flexibly controlled and are locked on the candlestick at the same time so as to be limited to be pulled out. The candlestick system takes a cloud server or a mobile terminal as an instruction initiating end; after a plurality of candlesticks deployed in different places are networked, the candlesticks are controlled by a cloud server or a mobile terminal, and the electronic candles inserted into the candlesticks can be managed and maintained in a centralized mode. According to the technical scheme provided by the invention, the content displayed by the electronic candle can be flexibly configured, the intelligent, personalized and social upgrading of the electronic candle is realized, the user experience is improved, and the ceremony feeling and interactivity are enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic candles, and more particularly to an electronic candle, candlestick, and candlestick system. Background Technology

[0002] As environmental awareness grows, electronic candles are gradually replacing traditional candles in many situations. Compared to traditional candles, electronic candles are more environmentally friendly and safer. While existing electronic candles can simulate flame effects and provide lighting and decoration, they are mostly standalone products. Large-scale deployment and management present challenges such as maintenance difficulties, weak networking capabilities, and a lack of intelligent interaction and personalized service features. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides an electronic candle, a candlestick, and a candlestick system.

[0004] An electronic candle includes a first housing, within which a first PCB board is disposed, and a display screen and a light-emitting unit electrically connected to the first PCB board; wherein the display screen is used to display content through a transparent area or a window on the first housing; the light-emitting unit is used to simulate a flame; and a limiting part is provided on the first housing;

[0005] After the electronic candle is detachably connected to a preset candle holder, the working state of the display screen and the light-emitting unit is controlled by the candle holder; the limiting part is restricted by the locking unit on the candle holder to prevent the electronic candle from being pulled out.

[0006] A candlestick for detachably connecting to an electronic candle as described above, and comprising a second housing, a second PCB board disposed inside the second housing, and a locking unit, a power supply unit, and a communication unit electrically connected to the second PCB board; the communication unit is used to communicate with a cloud server or a mobile terminal.

[0007] After the electronic candle is connected to the candlestick, the first PCB board and the second PCB board are electrically connected; the power supply unit supplies power to the display screen and the light-emitting unit; the locking unit contacts the limiting part and is controlled by the cloud server or the mobile terminal to prevent the electronic candle from being pulled out; the display content is configured by the cloud server or the mobile terminal.

[0008] A candlestick system includes a mobile terminal, a cloud server, multiple electronic candles as described above, and multiple candlesticks as described above; the mobile terminal and the candlesticks all communicate with the cloud server; the operation of the candlestick system includes the following steps:

[0009] S1, On one side of the candlestick, the candlestick is deployed at a predetermined position;

[0010] S2, on the mobile terminal side, the mobile terminal sends a blessing message to the cloud server, the blessing message including the blessing content and the lock duration;

[0011] S3, on the cloud server side, the cloud server receives the blessing information and sends the blessing information to the candlestick at the predetermined position;

[0012] S4, after the electronic candle is paired and connected one-to-one with the candlestick at the predetermined position on one side of the electronic candle, the electronic candle displays the blessing content and is restricted from being pulled out during the locked duration, while the candlestick is in an exclusive use state; after the locked duration, the electronic candle is allowed to be pulled out, and the candlestick is released from the exclusive use state.

[0013] The electronic candle provided by this invention has a light-emitting unit that simulates flame and a display screen that dynamically displays content. The electronic candle as a whole acts as a controlled terminal and can be detachably connected to a candlestick. After the electronic candle is inserted into the candlestick, its display screen and light-emitting unit are illuminated and flexibly controlled, while simultaneously being locked to the candlestick to prevent removal. Therefore, the electronic candle can be flexibly matched with candlesticks in any position and prevents unauthorized removal, greatly improving the flexibility and safety of its use.

[0014] The candlestick provided by this invention is compatible with the aforementioned electronic candle; its power supply unit is used to power the electronic candle; its locking unit is used to prevent the electronic candle from being pulled out without authorization after insertion; and its communication unit is used to communicate with a cloud server or mobile terminal, thereby enabling the cloud server or mobile terminal to control the display content of the electronic candle, the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting unit, and the locking status.

[0015] The candlestick system provided by this invention includes an electronic candle as an information display unit. The candlestick receives instructions by communicating with a cloud server or mobile terminal, powering the electronic candle and providing locking / unlocking and content display functions. This allows for large-scale deployment of electronic candles and candlesticks, enabling remote control of the content displayed on the electronic candle's screen by the cloud server or mobile terminal. This allows for the development of richer functions such as social networking, personalized services, blessing transmission, and remote interaction. Centralized management and maintenance by the cloud server reduces management and maintenance costs.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the technical solution provided by this invention enables electronic candles to display content that is no longer singular, but can be flexibly configured through a cloud server, realizing the intelligent, personalized, and social upgrade of electronic candles, improving user experience, and enhancing the sense of ritual and interactivity. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an electronic candle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of an electronic candle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of an electronic candle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an electronic candle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of another electronic candle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of another electronic candle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is another perspective view of another electronic candle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of another electronic candle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the display content of the electronic candle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the electronic candle connected to the candlestick in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view (locked state) of the electronic candle connected to the candlestick in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view (unlocked state) of the electronic candle connected to the candlestick in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the electronic candle and candlestick separated in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 14 This is a framework diagram of the candlestick system in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] The markings in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0032] 100. Electronic candle; 101. First housing; 1011. Column; 1012. Soft rubber cap; 1013. Bottom cover; 1014. Opening; 102. First PCB board; 1021. Insertion part; 103. Display screen; 104. Light-emitting unit; 105. Card slot; 106. Support frame; 1061. Top cover; 1062. Bottom cover; 107. Cooling element; 108. Double-sided tape; 109. Sealing ring; 110. Screw;

[0033] 200. Candlestick; 201. Second housing; 2011. Groove; 202. Second PCB board; 2021. Socket; 203. Locking part. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the technical problems, solutions, and beneficial effects of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0035] Provide an electronic candle 100, such as Figures 1 to 13 As shown, it includes a first housing 101, a first PCB board 102 disposed inside the first housing, and a display screen 103 and a light-emitting unit 104 electrically connected to the first PCB board.

[0036] The first housing is made of a transparent material, such as PC or acrylic, or it may have a window of the corresponding screen size for external viewing. An MCU circuit is integrated on the first PCB board to support the functionality of the display screen and the light-emitting unit. The display screen, after being powered on, displays content such as text, images, and QR codes, which can be displayed statically or scroll. The display screen uses an OLED or LCD screen. The light-emitting unit simulates flames; specifically, it includes multiple LEDs that simulate flame effects by being constantly lit, flashing, or scrolling. A limiting part is provided on the first housing, the specific structure of which can be flexibly configured.

[0037] In use, the electronic candle must be used in conjunction with a preset candlestick 200. The electronic candle is detachably connected to the preset candlestick 200, meaning that the electronic candle can be easily removed from the candlestick and moved to another candlestick as needed. The limiting part on the first housing is used to cooperate with the locking unit on the candlestick to form a locked state, temporarily restricting the removal of the electronic candle. The locking unit on the candlestick is not limited to a specific form, but is limited to being able to cooperate with the limiting part and restrict the removal of the electronic candle. Specifically, when the electronic candle is detachably connected to the candlestick, the display screen and the light-emitting unit are activated by the candlestick. The operating status of the display screen and the light-emitting unit, such as power on / off functions, is controlled by the candlestick. At the same time, the limiting part cooperates with the locking unit on the candlestick to form a locked state, preventing the electronic candle from being removed.

[0038] Furthermore, the limiting part includes a slot 105 provided at the bottom of the side surface of the housing. The slot adopts a foolproof design and can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal, etc., to ensure the safety of the electronic candle when it is inserted or removed.

[0039] Furthermore, the light-emitting unit is located on top of the first PCB board; the first housing includes a pillar 1011, a soft rubber cap 1012, and a bottom cover 1013; an opening 1014 is provided at the top of the pillar; the first PCB board is assembled inside the pillar, and the light-emitting unit extends out of the pillar after passing through the opening; the soft rubber cap is placed at the opening and covers the light-emitting unit; the bottom of the pillar is fastened to the bottom cover; a slot 105 is provided on the side surface of the bottom cover. Specifically, the bottom of the pillar is fastened to the bottom cover by a sealing ring 109 and a screw 110, and the sealing ring can increase waterproof and dustproof properties. Preferably, the soft rubber cap is made of silicone material for easy installation and disassembly.

[0040] Furthermore, the column is a transparent cylinder; a support frame 106 is provided inside the column, including an upper cover 1061 and a lower cover 1062; the upper and lower covers, when engaged, form a cavity for assembling the display screen and the first PCB board. Specifically, the upper cover, display screen, first PCB board, and lower cover are sequentially assembled from top to bottom. Double-sided adhesive tape 108 can be added between the display screen and the first PCB board to increase the stability of the assembly. A cooling chip 107 is also integrated on the first PCB board to cool the electronic candle and prevent the display screen and light-emitting unit from overheating during prolonged operation.

[0041] Furthermore, the bottom of the first PCB board is provided with a connector 1021, which is used to electrically connect with the second PCB board included in the candlestick after the electronic candle is detachably connected to the candlestick. The electrical connection between the first PCB board and the second PCB board can form an electrical path to activate the display screen and the light-emitting unit, thereby controlling the working state of the display screen and the light-emitting unit, as well as the content displayed on the display screen.

[0042] In one application scenario, the aforementioned electronic candle can be used as a standard component and inserted into candlesticks in different locations. When the electronic candle is inserted into the candlestick, its display screen and light-emitting unit can be activated as needed. The content displayed on the display screen can be flexibly customized. At the same time, the electronic candle cannot be pulled out of the candlestick without authorization, making the use of the electronic candle and candlestick temporarily exclusive and improving security.

[0043] Provide a candlestick 200, such as Figures 10 to 13 As shown, it is used for detachable connection with the electronic candle as described above, and includes a second housing 201, a second PCB board 202 disposed inside the second housing, and a locking unit, a power supply unit and a communication unit electrically connected to the second PCB board; the communication unit is used to communicate with a cloud server or a mobile terminal.

[0044] The specific shape and structure of the second housing are not limited. A second PCB board is installed inside the second housing, and the main control circuitry is integrated on the second PCB board. The power supply unit is used to power the candlestick and electronic candle. The power supply unit includes a rechargeable battery and a corresponding charging port. The charging port allows for convenient charging of the rechargeable battery via USB cable and supports 5V / 12V DC power supply.

[0045] The communication unit includes a wired communication interface and / or a wireless communication module. That is, it can be configured with both a wired communication interface (such as a 485 / CAN bus interface) and a wireless communication module (such as a WiFi and / or Bluetooth module); or it can be configured with only one of these. When a 485 / CAN bus interface is configured, multiple candlesticks can be networked and communicate with a cloud server or mobile terminal through a smart gateway. The gateway supports Ethernet or WiFi access to the cloud server, enabling remote management and data synchronization, facilitating centralized management and large-scale deployment of candlesticks.

[0046] The specific form of the locking unit is not limited, as long as it cooperates with the limiting part of the electronic candle to lock. The locking unit is used to restrict the removal of the electronic candle according to instructions from a cloud server or mobile terminal. For example, after a user pays, the cloud server sends a locking command to the candle holder, causing the electronic lock to automatically lock the electronic candle for a duration corresponding to the user's purchased duration to prevent other users from using it; it can automatically unlock after the duration expires.

[0047] After the electronic candle is connected to the candlestick, the first PCB board and the second PCB board are electrically connected; the power supply unit supplies power to the display screen and the light-emitting unit; the candlestick receives instructions from the cloud server or mobile terminal through the communication unit, causing the locking unit to contact the limiting part and restrict the electronic candle from being pulled out; at the same time, the displayed content is configured by the cloud server or mobile terminal.

[0048] Furthermore, the locking unit is an electronic lock, which includes a locking part 203 that abuts against the limiting part of the electronic candle. When the electronic candle is connected to the candlestick, the locking part extends and forms a locked state with the limiting part. If the limiting part is a slot 105, the locking part 203 can extend and retract under the drive of a motor. When the electronic candle is connected to the candlestick, the locking part extends and abuts against the slot, preventing the electronic candle from being pulled out. When the locking is completed, the locking part retracts, and the electronic candle can be pulled out.

[0049] Furthermore, the upper surface of the candlestick is provided with a groove 2011, which is used to accommodate the bottom of the first housing; a socket 2021 is provided on the second PCB board, which is located in the groove and is used for electrical connection with the first PCB board including the electronic candle after the electronic candle is detachably connected to the candlestick. The groove matches the bottom size of the first housing, facilitating the insertion and mating of the two; the socket engages with the insertion part on the first PCB board, forming a precise positioning that facilitates both physical and electrical connection between the electronic candle and the candlestick.

[0050] A candlestick system, such as Figure 14 As shown, the system includes a mobile terminal, a cloud server, multiple electronic candles as described above, and multiple candlesticks as described above. The electronic candles and candlesticks are detachable independent modules and can be connected one-to-one. The electronic candles serve as both information display and controlled ends, and are controlled by the candlesticks. Both the mobile terminal and the candlesticks communicate with the cloud server. The mobile terminal controls the display screens, light-emitting units, and displayed content of a preset number of electronic candles through a preset interface via the cloud server.

[0051] The cloud server is responsible for user management, order processing, distribution of blessing messages, and content management. Mobile terminals, such as smartphones or tablets, are used to communicate with the cloud server. Each candlestick has a unique identifier, an ID number, which is centrally managed by the cloud server. Centralized management allows the cloud server to add, delete, query, and modify candlesticks based on their ID numbers. It also supports remote monitoring, batch control, and anomaly alarms.

[0052] The candlesticks can be deployed in various locations as needed, connecting to the cloud server via wired or wireless means. The candlestick system works as follows: users communicate with the cloud server through mobile devices such as QR codes, apps, mini-programs, or web pages. The cloud server then sends instructions to each electronic candle to configure the display content.

[0053] Specifically, the following steps are included:

[0054] S1, On one side of the candlestick, the candlesticks are deployed in predetermined locations; for example, scenic spots, temples, and ancestral worship sites. Each candlestick has unique identification information for identification and management by the cloud server.

[0055] S2, on the mobile terminal side, the user sends a blessing message to the cloud server, which includes the blessing content and the lock duration.

[0056] S3, on the cloud server side, the cloud server receives the blessing information and sends the blessing information to the candlestick in the predetermined position.

[0057] S4, on one side of the electronic candle, after the electronic candle is paired and connected one-to-one with the candlestick in the predetermined position, the electronic candle displays the blessing content and is restricted from being pulled out within the locked time period, while the candlestick is in an exclusive use state; after the locked time period, the electronic candle is allowed to be pulled out, and the candlestick is released from the exclusive use state.

[0058] Specifically, users send blessings to the cloud server via their mobile phones. These blessings include auspicious phrases and other descriptive messages. The lock duration corresponds to the user's purchased time and restricts the usage time of the electronic candles and candlesticks. For example, if a user pays for 24 hours for certain candlesticks in a temple, the cloud server receives the blessing message and sends a notification to the corresponding candlestick, preventing the electronic candle from being removed once inserted within those 24 hours, and also preventing the candlestick from being used by others. After the lock duration is completed, the candlestick automatically unlocks, and the electronic candle can be removed.

[0059] In one use case, a user selects a candle on an interface provided by a cloud server, enters a blessing, and completes payment. The blessing is then sent to the designated electronic candle via the cloud, the flame is automatically lit, and the corresponding message is displayed on the screen.

[0060] In one usage scenario, users send blessings or prayers to a cloud server via mobile devices such as smartphones, and the cloud server pushes the messages to the electronic candle's display screen in real time.

[0061] In one application scenario, after a user makes a payment, the cloud server controls the light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit, for example, simulating an automatic flame lighting up or flashing.

[0062] In one application scenario, the electronic candle display can dynamically generate a QR code, which users can scan or match via an app / mini-program to obtain a personalized candle based on attributes such as birthday, zodiac sign, and identity.

[0063] In summary, this candlestick system enables electronic candle displays to offer a wide variety of content and enhances their intelligence, personalization, and social features.

[0064] Understandably, the candlestick can not only control the electronic candle after receiving instructions from the cloud server or mobile terminal, but also has an interface for controlling the electronic candle independently, such as controlling the display screen, the switching on and off of the light-emitting unit, and debugging.

[0065] The cloud server also features a storage module to support unified user management, store blessing content, and support historical information retrieval. For example, users register as authorized users via mobile devices and are managed centrally by the cloud server; information such as blessing content related to authorized users can be stored and retrieved. The system intelligently recommends candles based on users' personalized information such as birthday, zodiac sign, and identity, publicly displaying blessing content or sending it to specific users, enabling the exchange of blessings and social interaction between strangers.

[0066] The above is a description of the present invention to help understand it; however, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the principle of the present invention should be considered equivalent substitutions and are included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic candle, characterized in that, The device includes a first housing, within which a first PCB board is disposed, and a display screen and a light-emitting unit electrically connected to the first PCB board; wherein, the display screen is used to display content through a transparent area or a window on the first housing; the light-emitting unit is used to simulate flame; and a limiting part is provided on the first housing. After the electronic candle is detachably connected to a preset candle holder, the working state of the display screen and the light-emitting unit is controlled by the candle holder; the limiting part is restricted by the locking unit on the candle holder to prevent the electronic candle from being pulled out.

2. The electronic candle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting part includes a slot disposed at the bottom of the side surface of the housing.

3. The electronic candle as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The light-emitting unit is located on the top of the first PCB board; the first housing includes a column, a soft rubber cap, and a bottom cover; the top of the column is provided with an opening; the first PCB board is assembled in the column and the light-emitting unit extends out of the column after passing through the opening; the soft rubber cap is provided at the opening and covers the light-emitting unit; the bottom of the column is fastened to the bottom cover; the slot is provided on the side surface of the bottom cover.

4. The electronic candle as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The column is a transparent cylinder; a support frame is provided inside the column, the support frame includes an upper cover and a lower cover; the upper cover and the lower cover are engaged to form a cavity, the cavity is used to assemble the display screen and the first PCB board.

5. The electronic candle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A cooling chip is installed on the first PCB board.

6. The electronic candle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the first PCB board is provided with a plug-in part, which is used to electrically connect with the second PCB board included in the candlestick after the electronic candle is detachably connected to the candlestick.

7. A candlestick, characterized in that, The candlestick is used for detachable connection with the electronic candle as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, and includes a second housing, a second PCB board disposed inside the second housing, and a locking unit, a power supply unit, and a communication unit electrically connected to the second PCB board; the communication unit is used for communication with a cloud server or a mobile terminal. After the electronic candle is connected to the candlestick, the first PCB board and the second PCB board are electrically connected; the power supply unit supplies power to the display screen and the light-emitting unit; the locking unit contacts the limiting part and is controlled by the cloud server or the mobile terminal to prevent the electronic candle from being pulled out; the display content is configured by the cloud server or the mobile terminal.

8. The candlestick as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The communication unit includes a wired communication interface and / or a wireless communication module; the wired communication interface includes a 485 / CAN bus interface; the wireless communication module includes a WiFi and / or Bluetooth module; the power supply unit includes a rechargeable battery and a corresponding charging port.

9. The candlestick as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The locking unit is an electronic lock, which includes a locking part that abuts against the limiting part; the upper surface of the candlestick is provided with a groove for accommodating the bottom of the first housing; a socket is provided on the second PCB board, which is disposed in the groove and is used to electrically connect with the first PCB board of the electronic candle after the electronic candle is detachably connected to the candlestick.

10. A candlestick system, characterized in that, The system includes a mobile terminal, a cloud server, multiple electronic candles as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, and multiple candlesticks as described in any one of claims 7 to 9; the mobile terminal and the candlesticks communicate with the cloud server; the operation of the candlestick system includes the following steps: S1, On one side of the candlestick, the candlestick is deployed at a predetermined position; S2, on the mobile terminal side, the mobile terminal sends a blessing message to the cloud server, the blessing message including the blessing content and the lock duration; S3, on the cloud server side, the cloud server receives the blessing information and sends the blessing information to the candlestick at the predetermined position; S4, after the electronic candle is paired and connected one-to-one with the candlestick at the predetermined position on one side of the electronic candle, the electronic candle displays the blessing content and is restricted from being pulled out during the locked duration, while the candlestick is in an exclusive use state; after the locked duration, the electronic candle is allowed to be pulled out, and the candlestick is released from the exclusive use state.

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