Electronic candle
By using staggered light sources and electronic control components in electronic candles, a dynamic flame visual effect is achieved, solving the problem of poor simulation effect in existing electronic candles, improving the user experience and controlling costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520694725.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing electronic candle products have poor simulation effects and cannot achieve the visual effect of dynamic flames, which affects the user experience.
At least two light-emitting bodies are staggered vertically and alternately flash to create different light and shadow areas on the flame projection component. The flashing frequency of the light-emitting bodies is controlled by an electronic control component to simulate the dynamic effect of flame combustion.
It improves the realism of simulation effects, enhances the user experience, and has a simple structure with controllable costs.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of lighting devices, in particular to an electronic candle. BACKGROUND
[0002] At present, some electronic candle products appear in the market, which can simulate the flame effect of real candles with light, can improve the use safety, prevent fire, and can also reduce air pollution and the loss of candle materials. However, the existing electronic candles can only realize static flame lighting effect, and the simulation effect is relatively poor, which is difficult to present the dynamic effect of flame burning from the visual effect, and the use experience is general. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0003] In order to solve the problems of poor simulation effect, difficult to realize the visual effect of dynamic flame and affect the use experience of the existing electronic candle products, the present application provides an electronic candle.
[0004] In the embodiment of the present application, an electronic candle is provided, which comprises: a candle shell; a flame projection member connected to one end of the candle shell in the vertical direction and extending along the vertical direction; a light emitting assembly corresponding to the flame projection member and connected to the candle shell, the light emitting assembly comprising at least two light emitting bodies, the at least two light emitting bodies being arranged in staggered positions along the vertical direction, and the at least two light emitting bodies being configured to flash alternately to form a floating flame-shaped projection on the flame projection member; and an electric control assembly arranged in the candle shell and electrically connected to the light emitting assembly to control the light emitting bodies to emit light.
[0005] In further embodiments of the present application, the flame projection member comprises a flame lampshade, and the central axis of the flame lampshade is arranged along the vertical direction; the light emitting assembly is arranged in the flame lampshade, and the light emitted by the at least two light emitting bodies can irradiate different positions of the flame lampshade in the circumferential direction.
[0006] In further embodiments of the present application, in the vertical direction, the at least two light emitting bodies are coaxially arranged along the central axis of the flame lampshade; and / or, the flame lampshade comprises a first cover shell and a second cover shell, the first cover shell and the second cover shell are connected in abutment along the vertical direction, or the first cover shell and the second cover shell are connected in abutment along any direction perpendicular to the vertical direction; and / or, one end of the candle shell towards the flame lampshade has a fixed support, the fixed support has a wick tube body extending along the vertical direction, the wick tube body is connected with the flame lampshade, and at least part of the wick tube body extends into the flame lampshade, the light emitting assembly is connected with the wick tube body, and the electric connection line of the light emitting body passes through the wick tube body and extends into the candle shell, and is electrically connected with the electric control assembly.
[0007] In a further embodiment of this application, the candle shell has a first opening at one end connected to the flame projection component; the flame projection component includes a flame plate disposed outside the first opening; at least two light-emitting bodies are sequentially arranged in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, and at least two light-emitting bodies are inclined relative to the horizontal direction; the light-emitting component also includes a focusing device disposed inside the first opening and located between the at least two light-emitting bodies and the flame plate, the focusing device being used to focus the light from the at least two light-emitting bodies onto the flame plate, and to make the light and shadow areas on the flame plate misaligned in the vertical direction.
[0008] In a further embodiment of this application, the focusing device includes a focusing support and a focusing bead. The focusing support is connected to the inner wall of the candle shell and fixes the focusing bead inside the first opening. The focusing bead is used to refract the light emitted by the light source and project it onto the flame plate. The inner wall of the candle shell has a light-emitting support with an inclined structure. At least two light sources are fixed on the inclined structure on the side facing the focusing bead, and at least two light sources are arranged in a stepped descending manner along the direction of the inclined structure close to the flame plate.
[0009] In a further embodiment of this application, the central axis of the flame sheet extends vertically, and in the horizontal direction, the central axes of at least two light-emitting bodies are located in the same plane as the central axis of the flame sheet; wherein, the central axes of at least two light-emitting bodies form a first tilt angle with the horizontal direction, and the first tilt angle is in the range of 60° to 80°.
[0010] In a further embodiment of this application, the number of light-emitting elements is at least three, all of which are electrically connected to the electronic control component. The light from the at least three light-emitting elements is irradiated onto the flame plate through a focusing bead, and the resulting light and shadow areas are arranged in a staggered manner in the vertical direction. Any two adjacent light-emitting elements among the at least three light-emitting elements form a light-emitting group. In the working state, the two light-emitting elements in each light-emitting group can be configured to flash alternately, and different light-emitting groups form different light and shadow areas on the flame plate. The different light and shadow areas include at least a small flame light and shadow area and a large flame light and shadow area, and in the vertical direction, the small flame light and shadow area is closer to the candle shell than the large flame light and shadow area.
[0011] In a further embodiment of this application, at least three light-emitting bodies include a first light-emitting body, a second light-emitting body, and a third light-emitting body. The first light-emitting body, the second light-emitting body, and the third light-emitting body are arranged sequentially along the direction of the inclined structure close to the flame plate. The first light-emitting body and the second light-emitting body form a first light-emitting group, and the second light-emitting body and the third light-emitting body form a second light-emitting group. The light from the first light-emitting group forms a small flame shadow area on the flame plate, and the light from the second light-emitting group forms a large flame shadow area on the flame plate.
[0012] In a further embodiment of this application, it further includes: a microphone, which is disposed inside the candle housing and electrically connected to the electronic control assembly, and the microphone is used to receive external sound signals.
[0013] In a further embodiment of this application, the light source is an LED breathing light; and / or, the electronic control component includes a battery and an electronic control mechanism, the electronic control mechanism being electrically connected to the battery and the light source to control the battery to supply power to the light source.
[0014] The beneficial effects of the above-mentioned technical solution of this application are as follows:
[0015] By improving and optimizing the structure, at least two light-emitting bodies are used to emit light and illuminate the flame projection component. During use, the light and shadow misalignment formed by the staggered setting of different light-emitting bodies, combined with the alternating flashing of different light-emitting bodies, allows different light and shadow areas to be formed on the flame projection component, simulating the dynamic visual effect of flame burning and drifting. This can effectively improve the realism of the simulation effect, provide a better user experience, and the overall structure is relatively simple, which is conducive to cost control. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic candle in one embodiment of this application;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of an electronic candle in one embodiment of this application;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic candle according to another embodiment of this application;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic candle in another embodiment of this application;
[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the correspondence between the structure of the electronic candle and the front of the flame plate (the flame plate on the left is the front view, and the flame plate on the right is the side view; the two are different perspective views of the same flame plate).
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic candle in another embodiment of this application;
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic candle in another embodiment of this application;
[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A partial schematic diagram of the electronic candle (showing the state of the small flame and shadow area);
[0024] Figure 9 forFigure 7 A partial schematic diagram of the electronic candle (showing the state of the area with large firelight and shadow).
[0025] In the above figures, arrow F1 indicates the vertical direction, arrow F2 indicates the horizontal direction, arrow X indicates the extension direction of the inclined structure, and arrow Y indicates the extension direction of the central axis of the light-emitting body.
[0026] Figure 5 The dotted-line arrows in the text are the indicator arrows pointing from the side of the flame plate to the front of the flame plate; Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The dashed arrows in the image indicate the path of light rays.
[0027] in addition, Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The dashed elliptical coil in the diagram represents the core area of the light and shadow region.
[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0029] 100 Electronic candle; 1 Candle shell, 11 Fixed support, 111 Lamp wick body, 12 First opening, 13 Light-emitting support, 131 Sloping structure, 2 Flame projection component, 21 Flame lampshade, 211 First cover, 212 Second cover, 22 Flame sheet, 231 First light and shadow area, 232 Second light and shadow area, 233 Third light and shadow area, 234 Small flame light and shadow area, 235 Large flame light and shadow area, 3 Light-emitting component, 311 First light-emitting body, 312 Second light-emitting body, 313 Third light-emitting body, 32 Concentrating device, 321 Concentrating support, 322 Concentrating bead, 33 Electrical connection wire, 4 Electrical control component, 41 Battery, 42 Electrical control mechanism, 5 Radio. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by related similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of the present application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of the present application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.
[0031] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments, and the operational steps involved in each embodiment can also be rearranged or adjusted in a manner that is obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the specification and drawings are only for clearly describing a particular embodiment and do not imply that they represent the necessary components and / or order.
[0032] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).
[0033] The electronic candle provided in this application is a simulation product. It adopts a design that mimics the shape of a real candle, using an electronic light-emitting element to replace the burning wax of a real candle, and employing a flame projection component shaped like a real candle flame. The light from the light-emitting element shines onto the flame projection component, creating a simulated flame effect. Specifically, at least two light-emitting elements are vertically staggered, causing the light and shadow areas formed by the light-emitting elements on the flame projection component to also be staggered. When different light-emitting elements alternately flash their lights, the light and shadow areas on the flame projection component also display alternating bright and dark images, thus simulating the flickering effect of a burning flame.
[0034] The following describes some embodiments of the electronic candle provided in this application with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0035] It should be noted that, for ease of description, in the embodiments below, when the electronic candle is in use, the height direction of the electronic candle is set in the vertical direction, and the width direction of the electronic candle is set in the horizontal direction.
[0036] One embodiment of this application provides an electronic candle 100, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the electronic candle 100 includes a candle shell 1, a flame projection element 2, a light-emitting component 3, and an electronic control component 4. The candle shell 1 serves as the mounting base for the electronic candle 100, supporting and fixing the flame projection element 2, the light-emitting component 3, and the electronic control component 4. Vertically, one end of the candle shell 1 is connected to the flame projection element 2, which extends vertically. The flame projection element 2 has a shape similar to the flame formed when a real candle burns, and during use, it is located at the top of the candle shell 1. The light-emitting component 3 is correspondingly arranged to the flame projection element 2. The electronic control component 4 is located inside the candle shell 1, and the light-emitting component 3 is electrically connected to the electronic control component 4 to control the light emission of the light-emitting component 3. The light-emitting component 3 includes at least two light-emitting elements, which are staggered vertically to create different light and shadow areas on the flame projection element 2, for example...Figure 2 The first light and shadow area 231 and the second light and shadow area 232 in the middle; when in use, at least two light-emitting bodies can be configured to flash alternately so that the light and shadow of the corresponding light and shadow areas on the flame projection 2 are presented alternately, so that the flame projection 2 has a bright and alternating flashing effect in different light source areas in the vertical direction, thereby simulating the fluttering effect when a real flame is burning.
[0037] It should be noted that the "alternating blinking" in this application refers to a time difference in the lighting times of different light-emitting bodies. For example, at the first moment, the first light-emitting body is lit and the second light-emitting body is off, while at the second moment, the first light-emitting body is off and the second light-emitting body is lit; or, at the first moment, the brightness of the first light-emitting body is at its maximum and the brightness of the second light-emitting body is at its minimum, while at the second moment, the brightness of the first light-emitting body is at its minimum and the brightness of the second light-emitting body is at its maximum. By repeating the above operations, each light-emitting body is made to blink continuously. The above control of the light-emitting bodies can be achieved by the electronic control component 4. It can be understood that the above-mentioned alternating blinking is a common control operation in the prior art.
[0038] Furthermore, the number of luminescent bodies is not limited to Figure 2 The two shown can be replaced with more light-emitting bodies, where at least two light-emitting bodies are staggered in the vertical direction. Other light-emitting bodies can also be set in the vertical direction or in other directions perpendicular to the vertical direction, that is, they can also be set to the side of the light-emitting bodies that are staggered in the vertical direction.
[0039] It is understandable that existing electronic candle products can usually only achieve static display of light and shadow. To produce dynamic effects, flexible flame projection components (such as silk) are usually used, and airflow is driven by equipment such as fans to make the flexible flame projection components swing or float. The structure is relatively complex, and the dynamic effect is relatively poor in matching with light and shadow, and the overall dynamic simulation effect is generally poor.
[0040] In this embodiment, the electronic candle 100, through structural improvements and optimizations, employs at least two light-emitting bodies to emit light and illuminate the flame projection component 2. During use, the staggered arrangement of different light-emitting bodies creates a light and shadow misalignment, which, combined with the alternating flashing of different light-emitting bodies, allows different light and shadow areas to be formed on the flame projection component 2, simulating the dynamic visual effect of flame burning and drifting. This effectively improves the realism of the simulation effect, provides a better user experience, and has a relatively simple overall structure, which helps control costs.
[0041] Additionally, it should be noted that in practical applications, the flame projection element 2 can adopt a two-dimensional or three-dimensional structure, such as a plate-like or sheet-like structure, or a hollow rotating structure. The flame projection element 2 has a certain degree of light transmittance so that the user can observe the light and shadow through it. The light-emitting component 3 can be placed inside or outside the candle shell 1 as needed. The candle shell 1 can be designed as a structure similar to a real candle, such as a cylindrical structure, and can be made of non-metallic materials such as plastic, or metal materials. The dashed elliptical coil in the attached diagram is only a simplified illustration of the core area of the light and shadow region, and does not represent the entire range of the light and shadow region.
[0042] In further embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the flame projection component 2 of the electronic candle 100 takes the form of a flame lampshade 21. Specifically, the flame lampshade 21 is a hollow, rotating structure with its central axis set vertically, so that the overall shape of the flame lampshade 21 presents a flame extending upwards. The light-emitting component 3 is disposed inside the flame lampshade 21 and is electrically connected to the electronic control component 4 via an electrical connection line 33. When at least two light-emitting elements of the light-emitting component 3 emit light, the light emitted by any one of them can illuminate different positions around the flame lampshade 21. Furthermore, the light and shadow areas corresponding to the at least two light-emitting elements are vertically misaligned, so that when the at least two light-emitting elements flash alternately, different light and shadow areas on the flame lampshade 21 exhibit alternating brightness and darkness, simulating the flickering effect of a burning flame. Because the flame lampshade 21 adopts a three-dimensional structure, the user can observe a relatively complete simulated flame dynamic effect in different directions around the circumference, resulting in a better user experience.
[0043] In a specific example, such as Figure 2 In the example, at least two light-emitting elements of the light-emitting component 3 are coaxially arranged, and the axis coincides with the central axis of the flame lamp cover 21, so that the light from the light-emitting elements is irradiated at different positions in the circumferential direction of the flame lamp cover 21 at basically the same distance, thereby making the light projected more uniformly. When the user views from different angles, the brightness presented on the flame lamp cover 21 is relatively uniform, which helps to prevent the visual effect of the flame moving due to brightness differences.
[0044] In a specific example, such as Figure 2 In the example, the flame lamp cover 21 can adopt a split structure, such as including a first cover 211 and a second cover 212 that are vertically connected. The first cover 211 and the second cover 212 can be detachably connected (e.g., snap-fit, threaded connection) to facilitate the assembly of the internal structure and make it more convenient to use. Of course, Figure 2The above is only a preferred example of the flame lamp cover 21. In practical applications, the flame lamp cover 21 may also include two half-shells or multiple sub-shells that are connected in any direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, and can also be connected to form a whole flame lamp cover 21. This will not be elaborated further here.
[0045] In a specific example, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the electronic candle 100, a fixed support 11 is provided on the end of the candle shell 1 facing the flame lamp cover 21. The fixed support 11 includes a wick tube 111 extending vertically. A portion of the wick tube 111 passes through the flame lamp cover 21 and is fixedly connected to the flame lamp cover 21 to provide support for the flame lamp cover 21. The end of the wick tube 111 extending into the flame lamp cover 21 is connected to the light-emitting component 3 to provide support for the light-emitting component 3. The end of the wick tube 111 away from the light-emitting component 3 extends into the candle shell 1, and the electrical connection wire 33 of the light-emitting element passes through the wick tube 111 and extends along the wick tube 111 into the candle shell 1 to form an electrical connection with the electronic control component 4. By setting a fixed support 11 with a lamp wick tube body 111, the flame lamp cover 21 and the light-emitting component 3 can be supported, while the electrical connection wire 33 can be protected. At the same time, the wiring can be hidden, making the appearance of the electronic candle 100 more concise and beautiful.
[0046] In practical applications, the lamp wick body 111 can be made of non-metallic insulating materials, and its outer surface can be wrapped with black heat shrink tubing to simulate the effect of a candle wick, which can further improve the overall simulation effect of the electronic candle 100.
[0047] Furthermore, in a specific example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the electronic candle 100 also includes a microphone 5. The microphone 5 is disposed inside the candle housing 1, for example... Figure 3 In the example, the microphone 5 is mounted on the electronic control component 4; the microphone 5 is electrically connected to the electronic control component 4 to receive external sound signals and transmit corresponding sound signals to the electronic control component 4. The electronic control component 4 can process the sound signals using existing control operations. For example, the electronic control component 4 has a corresponding digital-to-analog converter module that can convert the received sound signals into corresponding electrical signals and process them accordingly to control the flashing frequency of the light-emitting component 3 to match the rhythm of the sound signal, thereby achieving a combination of sound, light, and electricity, so that the flame light and shadow on the flame lamp cover 21 moves in sync with the sound rhythm, for example, the light and shadow flashes and jumps up and down following the sound effect. It should be noted that the external sound signal can be a simple sound, music, speech, or other sounds with a certain rhythm.
[0048] It should be noted that in practical applications, a corresponding sound-receiving hole can be opened on the candle shell 1 near the microphone 5 to facilitate sound transmission; in addition, the microphone 5 can also be set on the outer wall of the candle shell 1 as needed, or the microphone 5 can be embedded in the wall of the candle shell 1 to reduce the obstruction of the sound signal and achieve better sound reception.
[0049] Furthermore, in a specific example, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the light source can be made of LED beads, which have lower energy consumption, higher brightness, and are easy to control electronically. Preferably, the light source can be an existing LED breathing light, which can achieve a gradual switching between on and off or between maximum and minimum brightness, similar to a breathing rhythm, making the movement of the flame light and shadow on the flame lamp cover 21 relatively smooth, the visual effect softer, and the simulation effect better.
[0050] In further embodiments of this application, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in the electronic candle 100, the candle shell 1 has a first opening 12 at one end in the vertical direction. The flame projection element 2 is disposed outside the first opening 12 and extends in the vertical direction. The flame projection element 2 includes a flame sheet 22, which can be a plate-like or sheet-like structure, or a structure with one side being flat and the other side being curved (e.g., Figure 5 (Example in the text). The light-emitting component 3 is disposed inside the candle shell 1 near the first opening 12, and the light-emitting component 3 specifically includes at least two light-emitting elements and a light-concentrating device 32; the light-concentrating device 32 is located inside the first opening 12 and is used to concentrate light; in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, at least two light-emitting elements are arranged sequentially, and at least two light-emitting elements are inclined relative to the horizontal direction, such as... Figure 5 The state shown in the figure. When at least two light-emitting bodies emit light, the light-concentrating device 32 can focus the light onto the surface of the flame plate 22, and the light and shadow areas of different light-emitting bodies on the flame plate 22 are misaligned in the vertical direction, so that when at least two light-emitting bodies flash alternately, the flame plate 22 can present a visual effect of flame light and shadow moving.
[0051] By combining the focusing device 32 with the light-emitting body, the light-emitting component 3 can be internally mounted, meaning it can be placed inside the candle shell 1. Simultaneously, the structure of the flame projection element 2 can be simplified, as the light-emitting body does not need to be installed inside the flame projection element 2. Figure 4 The structure of the flame plate 22 shown in the figure helps to simplify the processing.
[0052] Furthermore, in a specific example, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the focusing device 32 specifically includes a focusing support 321 and a focusing bead 322. The focusing support 321 is connected to the inner wall surface of the candle shell 1 (e.g., Figure 5 As shown in the diagram, on the inner top wall, a focusing bead 322 is fixedly mounted on a focusing support 321, so that the focusing bead 322 is located inside the first opening 12. When the light emitted by the light source passes through the focusing bead 322, it is refracted, thus focusing the light onto the target position on the flame plate 22. Specifically, the relative positions of the light source, the focusing bead 322, and the flame plate 22 can be adjusted to change the position of the light and shadow of different light sources on the flame plate 22. Furthermore, a light-emitting support 13 is also provided on the inner wall of the candle shell 1, and at least a portion of the structure of the light-emitting support 13 is an inclined structure 131. At least two light sources are fixedly connected to the inclined structure 131 of the light-emitting support 13 and face the focusing bead 322, so that the at least two light sources have the same tilt angle relative to the horizontal direction to meet the focusing requirements of the focusing bead 322. Specifically, as shown in the diagram... Figure 5 In the example shown, in the vertical plane, the inclined structure 131 extends along the X-axis direction, and the light-emitting elements all extend along the Y-axis direction, which is perpendicular to the X-axis direction; in the direction along the inclined structure 131 near the flame plate 22 (e.g. Figure 5 As shown in the diagram (from right to left along the X-axis), at least two light-emitting bodies are arranged in a stepped descending manner, that is, the size of the light-emitting bodies decreases sequentially in the Y-axis direction, presenting a stepped descending state, so that the different light-emitting bodies are staggered in the vertical direction, while satisfying the requirement that light is focused on the flame plate 22 by the light-concentrating beads 322 to form different light and shadow areas.
[0053] It should be noted that the focusing bead 322 can be made of glass or other materials with focusing capabilities, such as resin or crystal. Furthermore, in practical applications, other types of focusing devices 32 can also be used, such as reflective devices, where a suitable reflection angle is set to focus the light from the luminescent body onto the flame plate 22. Additionally, as... Figure 5 In the example, the end of the flame piece 22 facing the candle housing 1 can extend into the candle housing 1 along the edge of the first opening 12 to be fixedly connected to the focusing support 321, or the flame piece 22 can be fixedly connected to the outer edge of the first opening 12.
[0054] Furthermore, in a specific example, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the central axis of the flame plate 22 extends vertically, and the central axis of the flame plate 22 lies in the same plane as the central axes of at least two light-emitting bodies arranged sequentially in the horizontal direction, for example... Figure 5In the example shown, the central axis of the flame plate 22, the central axis of the first light-emitting body 311, and the central axis of the second light-emitting body 312 are located in the same vertical plane. This arrangement ensures that the light rays from different light-emitting bodies, after passing through the focusing bead 322, converge on the flame plate 22, resulting in a light and shadow area that is only misaligned in the vertical direction, while remaining basically aligned in the lateral direction perpendicular to the vertical. This makes the outline of the flame light and shadow on the flame plate 22 more complete, avoiding any left-right breaks or misalignments that would affect the overall visual effect of the flame light and shadow.
[0055] Specifically, in a particular implementation, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the central axes of at least two light-emitting bodies form a first tilt angle α with the horizontal direction, and the first tilt angle α is in the range of 60° to 80°, for example... Figure 5 In the example, the central axis of the first light-emitting body 311 and the central axis of the second light-emitting body 312 are both along the Y-axis. The first tilt angle α is the angle formed by the Y-axis direction relative to the horizontal direction, and 60°≤α≤80°, so as to match the focusing angle of the focusing bead 322. For example, depending on the actual situation, the value of the first tilt angle α can be 60°, 65°, 70°, 75°, or 80°. Preferably, when the first tilt angle α is 70°, the light and shadow area corresponding to the light-emitting body is basically located at the core position of the flame plate 22, the light and shadow area is relatively larger, and the light and shadow effect is fuller.
[0056] Furthermore, in a specific example, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the electronic candle 100 also includes a microphone 5. The microphone 5 is disposed inside the candle housing 1, for example... Figure 6 In the example shown, the microphone 5 is mounted on the light-emitting support 13. The microphone 5 is electrically connected to the electronic control component 4 via an electrical connection line 33 to receive external sound signals and transmit corresponding sound signals to the electronic control component 4. The electronic control component 4 can process the sound signals using existing control operations. For example, the electronic control component 4 has a corresponding digital-to-analog converter module that can convert the received sound signals into corresponding electrical signals and process them accordingly to control the flashing frequency of the light-emitting element 3 to match the rhythm of the sound signal, thereby achieving a combination of sound, light, and electricity, so that the flame light and shadow on the flame lamp cover 21 moves in sync with the rhythm of the sound. It should be noted that the external sound signal can specifically be a simple sound, music, speech, or other sounds with a certain rhythm.
[0057] It should be noted that in practical applications, a corresponding sound-receiving hole can be opened on the candle shell 1 near the microphone 5 to facilitate sound transmission. In addition, the microphone 5 can also be set on the electronic control component 4, on the outer wall of the candle shell 1, or embedded in the wall of the candle shell 1 as needed to reduce the obstruction of the sound signal and achieve better sound reception.
[0058] Furthermore, in a specific example, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the light source can be made of LED beads, which have lower energy consumption, higher brightness, and are easy to control electronically. Preferably, the light source can be an existing LED breathing light, which can achieve a gradual switching between on and off or between maximum and minimum brightness, similar to a breathing rhythm, making the movement of the flame light and shadow on the flame lamp cover 21 relatively smooth, the visual effect softer, and the simulation effect better.
[0059] In further embodiments of this application, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the light-emitting component 3 includes at least three light-emitting elements. These at least three light-emitting elements are arranged sequentially along a horizontal direction, and each forms a second tilt angle with respect to the horizontal direction, for example... Figure 8 In the example, the inclined structure 131 of the light-emitting support 13 extends along the X-axis direction, and the central axes of the three light-emitting elements all extend along the Y-axis direction, which is perpendicular to the X-axis direction. The angle formed between the Y-axis direction and the horizontal direction is the second tilt angle b, and the second tilt angle b satisfies 60°≤b≤80° to match the focusing angle of the light-concentrating bead 322. For example, depending on the actual situation, the value of the second tilt angle b can be 60°, 65°, 70°, 75°, or 80°. Preferably, the second tilt angle b is 70°, so that the light and shadow area corresponding to the light-emitting element is basically located at the core position of the flame plate 22, the light and shadow area is relatively larger, and the light and shadow effect is fuller.
[0060] Among them, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 In the example, the central axes of at least three light-emitting elements are all located in the same plane (vertical plane) as the central axis of the flame plate 22, and in the direction along the X-axis close to the flame plate 22, the at least three light-emitting elements are arranged in a stepped descending manner, for example... Figure 8 and Figure 9 The first light-emitting element 311, the second light-emitting element 312, and the third light-emitting element 313 shown are arranged in a stepped manner so that the different light-emitting elements correspond to the light and shadow areas on the flame plate 22 and are staggered vertically. Among the at least three light-emitting elements, any two adjacent light-emitting elements form a group, for example... Figure 8 and Figure 9In the example, the first light-emitting element 311 and the second light-emitting element 312 form the first light-emitting group, while the second light-emitting element 312 and the third light-emitting element 313 form the second light-emitting group. The light and shadow area corresponding to the first light-emitting group on the flame plate 22 is closer to the candle shell 1, forming the small flame light and shadow area 234. The light and shadow area corresponding to the second light-emitting group on the flame plate 22 is closer to the end of the flame plate 22 away from the candle shell 1 (the top of the flame plate 22), forming the large flame light and shadow area 235. Each light-emitting element is electrically connected to the electronic control component 4 via an electrical connection line 33. In use, the two light-emitting elements in each light-emitting group can be configured to flash alternately. Different light-emitting groups can be controlled to work as needed, so that the flame plate 22 displays either the floating state of the small flame light and shadow area 234 or the floating state of the large flame light and shadow area 235. For example... Figure 8 When the first light-emitting group is working, the flame plate 22 shows a floating state of small flame light and shadow area 234. Figure 9 When the second light-emitting group is working, the flame plate 22 shows a fluctuating area 235 of firelight and shadow. The switching control operation for different light-emitting groups is a conventional control method in the prior art.
[0061] It should be noted that the two light-emitting groups composed of the three light-emitting bodies mentioned above correspond to the small fire light and shadow area 234 and the large fire light and shadow area 235, respectively. This is only a preferred example of this application. In practical applications, more light-emitting bodies can be set according to the needs of use, and more light-emitting groups can be set to form more light and shadow areas with different levels. This will not be elaborated here.
[0062] The following describes a specific example of the electronic candle 100 of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0063] like Figures 7 to 9As shown, the electronic candle 100 includes a candle shell 1, a flame plate 22, a light-emitting component 3, an electronic control component 4, and a microphone 5. The candle shell 1 adopts a hollow cylindrical structure to simulate the shape of a candle body; the vertical direction is vertical, and the horizontal direction is horizontal. The axial direction of the candle shell 1 is set along the vertical direction, and a first opening 12 is opened at the top of the candle shell 1. The flame plate 22 is a plate-shaped structure that simulates the shape of a flame, and in the horizontal direction, one side of the flame plate 22 is a planar structure, and the other side is a curved structure. The light-emitting component 3 includes a first light-emitting element 311, a second light-emitting element 312, a third light-emitting element 313, and a glass light-concentrating bead 322. A light-concentrating support 321 is connected to the inner top wall of the candle shell 1 at the edge of the first opening 12. The bottom of the light-concentrating support 321 is open, and the light-concentrating bead 322 is snapped onto the light-concentrating support 321 and is opposite to the inner side of the first opening 12. The bottom end of the flame piece 22 extends into the candle shell 1 along one side edge of the first opening 12 and is fixedly connected to the fixed support 11 on the focusing support 321, so that the flame piece 22 extends vertically upward as a whole. In the horizontal direction, a light-emitting support 13 is connected to the inner wall of the candle shell 1 on the side away from the flame piece 22. A portion of the structure of the light-emitting support 13 is inclined relative to the horizontal direction, forming a sloping structure 131, for example... Figure 8 In the example, the inclined structure 131 extends along the X-axis direction, and the X-axis direction is inclined relative to the horizontal direction.
[0064] like Figure 8 In the example shown, along the X-axis direction near the flame plate 22, the first light-emitting element 311, the second light-emitting element 312, and the third light-emitting element 313 are arranged sequentially in a stepped descending manner. The central axis of each light-emitting element extends along the Y-axis direction, which is perpendicular to the X-axis direction. Therefore, along the Y-axis direction, the heights of the first light-emitting element 311, the second light-emitting element 312, and the third light-emitting element 313 gradually decrease. The central axes of the three light-emitting elements and the central axis of the flame plate 22 are located in the same vertical plane. The angle formed between the Y-axis direction and the horizontal direction is the second tilt angle b, which satisfies 60° ≤ b ≤ 80°, specifically, the second tilt angle b is 70°. The light emitted by the light-emitting elements is refracted when it passes through the focusing bead 322, thus focusing the light onto the target position on the flame plate 22. Figure 8 and Figure 9In the example, the first light source 311 corresponds to the first light and shadow area 231 on the flame plate 22, the second light source 312 corresponds to the second light and shadow area 232 on the flame plate 22, and the third light source 313 corresponds to the third light and shadow area 233 on the flame plate 22. In the vertical direction, the first light and shadow area 231 is close to the lower region of the flame plate 22, the second light and shadow area 232 is close to the middle region of the flame plate 22, and the third light and shadow area 233 is close to the upper region of the flame plate 22.
[0065] The three light-emitting elements form two different light-emitting groups. The first light-emitting element 311 and the second light-emitting element 312 form the first light-emitting group, while the second light-emitting element 312 and the third light-emitting element 313 form the second light-emitting group. The first light-shadow area 231 and the second light-shadow area 232 of the first light-emitting group are closer to the candle shell 1 on the flame plate 22, forming the small flame light-shadow area 234. The second light-shadow area 232 and the third light-shadow area 233 of the second light-emitting group are closer to the end of the flame plate 22 away from the candle shell 1 (the top of the flame plate 22), forming the large flame light-shadow area 235. Each light-emitting element is electrically connected to the electronic control component 4 via an electrical connection line 33. In use, the two light-emitting elements in each light-emitting group can be configured to flash alternately. Different light-emitting groups can be controlled to operate as needed, so that the flame plate 22 displays either the floating state of the small flame light-shadow area 234 or the floating state of the large flame light-shadow area 235. For example, when the small flame light-shadow state is required, the first light-emitting group is switched to operate, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the first light source 311 and the second light source 312 flash alternately, and the light projected onto the flame plate 22 presents a small firelight and shadow area 234 in a floating state; when a large firelight and shadow state is required, the second light source group is switched to work, such as... Figure 9 As shown in the figure, the second light source 312 and the third light source 313 flash alternately, and the light is projected onto the flame plate 22 to present a floating state of the large fire light and shadow area 235.
[0066] like Figure 7In the example, the electronic control component 4 is installed on the inner bottom wall of the candle housing 1, including a battery 41 and an electronic control mechanism 42. The electronic control mechanism 42 can be a circuit board or other type of controller, and is electrically connected to the battery 41 and the three light-emitting elements to control the battery 41 to supply power to the light-emitting elements. A microphone 5 is mounted on the light-emitting support 13 and located on the side of the third light-emitting element 313 away from the first light-emitting element 311. The microphone 5 is electrically connected to the electronic control component 4 via an electrical connection line 33. The microphone 5 can receive external sound signals and transmit corresponding sound signals to the electronic control component 4. Specifically, the sound signal can be a simple sound, music, speech, or other sounds with a certain rhythm. The electronic control component 4 can process the sound signal using existing control operations. For example, the electronic control mechanism 42 has a corresponding digital-to-analog conversion module that can convert the received sound signal into a corresponding electrical signal to control the flashing frequency of the light-emitting elements to match the rhythm of the received sound signal. That is, the light-emitting elements flash in sync with the sound rhythm, causing the flame shadow on the flame plate 22 to move in sync with the sound rhythm, such as the shadow flashing and jumping up and down following the sound effect. The first light source 311, the second light source 312, and the third light source 313 all adopt the form of LED breathing lights, which can achieve a gradual flashing effect, that is, the light source turns on and off in a gradual manner, or the brightness changes from maximum to minimum in a gradual manner.
[0067] In addition, a charging interface can be set at the bottom of the candle shell according to actual use needs; the electronic control component can also be equipped with a communication module to establish a communication connection with handheld terminals such as mobile phones or remote controls to realize terminal control operation. Of course, the specific method of remote control can refer to existing technologies, which will not be elaborated here.
[0068] In this embodiment, the electronic candle 100, through structural improvements and optimizations, employs three light-emitting elements to emit light, which is then focused onto the flame plate 22 by a focusing bead 322. During use, the staggered arrangement of the different light-emitting elements creates a light and shadow misalignment, which, combined with the alternating flashing of the different light-emitting elements, allows different light and shadow areas to be formed on the flame projection component 2, simulating the dynamic visual effect of flame burning and drifting. Moreover, different light-emitting groups can be used to create the drifting of large flame light and shadow or small flame light and shadow, effectively improving the realism of the simulation effect. In addition, a microphone 5 can be used to collect external sound signals, causing the light-emitting elements to flash alternately according to the rhythm of the sound, achieving a sound, light, and electricity combination effect where the flame light and shadow drift with the rhythm of the sound, resulting in a better user experience.
[0069] The above examples illustrate this application only to aid understanding and are not intended to limit its scope. Those skilled in the art to which this application pertains can make various simple deductions, modifications, or substitutions based on the ideas presented.
Claims
1. An electronic candle, characterized in that, include: Candle casing; A flame projection element, which is connected to one end of the candle shell in the vertical direction and extends along the vertical direction; A light-emitting component is provided corresponding to the flame projection element and connected to the candle shell. The light-emitting component includes at least two light-emitting elements, which are staggered along the vertical direction and can be configured to flash alternately to form a floating flame-shaped projection on the flame projection element. And an electronic control component, which is disposed inside the candle housing and electrically connected to the light-emitting component to control the light-emitting body to emit light.
2. The electronic candle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flame projection component includes a flame lamp cover, and the central axis of the flame lamp cover is arranged along the vertical direction; The light-emitting components are disposed inside the flame lamp cover, and the light emitted by at least two of the light-emitting bodies can illuminate different positions of the flame lamp cover in the circumferential direction.
3. The electronic candle according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the vertical direction, at least two of the light-emitting elements are coaxially arranged along the central axis of the flame lamp cover; and / or, The flame lamp cover includes a detachable first cover and a second cover, wherein the first cover and the second cover are vertically aligned, or the first cover and the second cover are aligned in any direction perpendicular to the vertical direction; and / or, The candle housing has a fixed support at one end facing the flame lamp cover. The fixed support has a wick tube extending along the vertical direction. The wick tube is connected to the flame lamp cover, and at least a portion of the wick tube extends into the flame lamp cover. The light-emitting component is connected to the wick tube, and the electrical connection wire of the light-emitting component passes through the wick tube and extends into the candle housing, and is electrically connected to the electrical control component.
4. The electronic candle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The candle shell has a first opening at one end where it connects to the flame projection element; The flame projection element includes a flame plate, which is disposed on the outside of the first opening; At least two of the light-emitting elements are arranged sequentially in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, and at least two of the light-emitting elements are arranged at an angle relative to the horizontal direction; The light-emitting component further includes a light-concentrating device, which is disposed inside the first opening and located between at least two of the light-emitting bodies and the flame plate. The light-concentrating device is used to focus the light from at least two of the light-emitting bodies onto the flame plate and to make the light and shadow areas on the flame plate misaligned along the vertical direction.
5. The electronic candle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The focusing device includes a focusing support and a focusing bead. The focusing support is connected to the inner wall of the candle shell and fixes the focusing bead inside the first opening. The focusing bead is used to refract the light emitted by the light source and project it onto the flame plate. The inner wall of the candle shell has a light-emitting support member with an inclined structure. At least two light-emitting elements are fixed on the inclined structure on the side facing the light-concentrating bead, and the at least two light-emitting elements are arranged in a stepped downward manner along the direction of the inclined structure close to the flame plate.
6. The electronic candle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The central axis of the flame sheet extends along the vertical direction, and in the horizontal direction, the central axes of at least two of the light-emitting bodies are located in the same plane as the central axis of the flame sheet; Wherein, the central axes of at least two of the light-emitting bodies form a first tilt angle with respect to the horizontal direction, and the first tilt angle is in the range of 60° to 80°.
7. The electronic candle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The number of light-emitting elements is at least three, and all three light-emitting elements are electrically connected to the electronic control component. The light from the at least three light-emitting elements is irradiated onto the flame plate through the focusing bead, and the resulting light and shadow areas are arranged in a staggered manner in the vertical direction. At least three light-emitting elements can be arranged into a light-emitting group by any two adjacent elements. In the working state, the two light-emitting elements in each light-emitting group can be configured to flash alternately, and different light-emitting groups can form different light and shadow areas on the flame plate. The different light and shadow areas include at least a small fire light and shadow area and a large fire light and shadow area, and in the vertical direction, the small fire light and shadow area is closer to the candle shell than the large fire light and shadow area.
8. The electronic candle according to claim 7, characterized in that, At least three light-emitting elements include a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element, and a third light-emitting element, wherein the first light-emitting element, the second light-emitting element, and the light-emitting elements are arranged sequentially along the direction of the inclined structure close to the flame plate; The first light-emitting body and the second light-emitting body form a first light-emitting group, and the second light-emitting body and the third light-emitting body form a second light-emitting group. The light from the first light-emitting group forms the small fire shadow area on the flame sheet, and the light from the second light-emitting group forms the large fire shadow area on the flame sheet.
9. The electronic candle according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, Also includes: A microphone is disposed inside the candle housing and electrically connected to the electronic control assembly. The microphone is used to receive external sound signals.
10. The electronic candle according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The light source is an LED breathing light; and / or, The electronic control component includes a battery and an electronic control mechanism. The electronic control mechanism is electrically connected to the battery and the light-emitting element to control the battery to supply power to the light-emitting element.