Candle pop and aromatherapy device
By introducing an ignition mechanism with electrodes or heating elements into the candle cartridge, the problem of inconvenient ignition of traditional candle cartridges is solved, achieving automatic ignition and improving ease of use and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN FENYUE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of candle fragrance technology, and in particular to a candle cartridge and a fragrance device containing the candle cartridge. Background Technology
[0002] Aromatherapy candle cartridges consist of a wax base and a wick. The wax base contains aromatic substances. When the wax base burns through the wick, the aromatic substances evaporate under the heat. The evaporated aromatic molecules diffuse into the surrounding space, thus purifying the air, improving mood, and creating ambiance. However, lighting the wick is often inconvenient with traditional candle cartridges, affecting their ease of use. Utility Model Content
[0003] One of the technical problems addressed in this application is how to improve the ease of use of candlesticks.
[0004] A candle bomb, comprising:
[0005] The outer casing has an accommodating cavity;
[0006] Wax base, wherein the wax base is disposed within the accommodating cavity;
[0007] A candle wick, wherein the candle wick is inserted into the wax base, and the candle wick has a combustion section exposed outside the wax base for burning the wax base;
[0008] An ignition mechanism, at least partially housed within the accommodating cavity, ignites the combustion section under electrical influence; and
[0009] A support tube is inserted into the wax base and connected to the outer shell, and the wick and the ignition mechanism are inserted into the support tube.
[0010] In one embodiment, the ignition mechanism includes a first electrode and a second electrode that pass through the support tube and are spaced apart, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode ignite the combustion section by an electric arc generated by a voltage.
[0011] In one embodiment, there are two combustion sections, which are spaced apart, and the first electrode and the second electrode are located in the space between the two combustion sections.
[0012] In one embodiment, the first electrode is attached to the outer surface of one of the combustion sections, and the second electrode is attached to the outer surface of the other combustion section.
[0013] In one embodiment, there is one combustion section, and a through hole is formed in the combustion section along the axial direction of the combustion section. The first electrode is disposed in the through hole, and the second electrode is located outside the combustion section.
[0014] In one embodiment, the number of combustion sections is one, and both the first electrode and the second electrode are located outside the combustion section, with both the first electrode and the second electrode spaced apart from the combustion section.
[0015] In one embodiment, the first electrode and the second electrode discharge after being energized, and the outer surface of the combustion section is located on the discharge path.
[0016] In one embodiment, the ignition mechanism includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a heating element. The first electrode and the second electrode are both disposed in the support tube and are spaced apart from the combustion section. The two ends of the heating element are respectively connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, and the heating element can contact the outer surface of the combustion section.
[0017] In one embodiment, at least one of the following schemes is also included:
[0018] It also includes a bracket located within the accommodating cavity, the bracket being connected to the outer shell, the candle wick being disposed on the bracket, and the ignition mechanism passing through the bracket;
[0019] It also includes a seal that abuts between the support tube and the wick;
[0020] The candle wick is made of a porous ceramic material with a pore size of 10 μm to 100 μm and a porosity of 10% to 60%.
[0021] An aromatherapy device includes a main unit and a candle cartridge as described above. The main unit includes a housing and a power supply. The power supply is disposed inside the housing and electrically connected to the ignition mechanism. The outer casing is connected to the housing.
[0022] One technical advantage of one embodiment of this application is that, since the ignition mechanism is at least partially housed within the accommodating cavity, and the ignition mechanism ignites the combustion section under electrical influence, the combustion section can be ignited solely through the ignition mechanism integrated into the candle cartridge. This avoids the need for the user to insert an external heat source into the accommodating cavity to ignite the combustion section, effectively eliminating the discomfort caused by interference from the candle cartridge's outer shell, thereby improving the ease of use of the candle cartridge. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an aromatherapy device provided in one embodiment.
[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the aromatherapy device shown.
[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the aromatherapy device shown.
[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial planar cross-sectional view of an aromatherapy device provided in one embodiment.
[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the ignition mechanism and candle wick in the aromatherapy device shown.
[0028] Figure 6 This is a partial planar cross-sectional view of an aromatherapy device provided in one embodiment.
[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A top-view structural diagram.
[0030] Figure 8 This is a top view of an aromatherapy device provided in one embodiment.
[0031] Figure 9 This is a partial planar cross-sectional view of an aromatherapy device provided in one embodiment.
[0032] Reference numerals: Aromatherapy device 10, main unit 11, housing 101, open mouth 101a, control mechanism 102, power supply 103, candle cartridge 12, outer shell 110, receiving cavity 111, wax base 120, melting surface 121, candle wick 130, combustion section 131, free end 1311, through hole 1312, plane of symmetry 1313, tangent 1314, ignition mechanism 200, first electrode 210, second electrode 220, heating element 230, bracket 310, support tube 320, sealing element 330. Detailed Implementation
[0033] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0034] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0035] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0036] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0037] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0038] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0039] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 An aromatherapy device 10 provided in one embodiment of this application includes a main unit 11 and a candle cartridge 12. The candle cartridge 12 is used in conjunction with the main unit 11 and is detachably connected to the main unit 11. The candle cartridge 12 includes a shell 110, a wax base 120, a wick 130, and an ignition mechanism 200. The shell 110 has a receiving cavity 111, in which the wax base 120 is at least partially housed. The wax base 120 contains components such as candle wax and aromatherapy substances. The wick 130 is inserted into the wax base 120 and is used to burn the wax base 120. During the burning of the wax base 120, the aromatherapy substances evaporate into the external environment. The main unit 11 includes a housing 101, a control mechanism 102, and a power supply 103. The control mechanism 102 and the power supply 103 are electrically connected to each other and are both located within the housing 101. The shell 110 is detachably connected to the housing 101, thus realizing the detachable connection between the candle cartridge 12 and the main unit 11. For example, the outer casing 110 and the housing 101 can be magnetically connected. Magnetic components can be installed inside both the outer casing 110 and the housing 101, and the magnetic force generated by these components connects the outer casing 110 and the housing 101. Alternatively, the outer casing 110 and the housing 101 can be connected by snap-fit or threaded connections. The candle cartridge 12 is a consumable item. After the wax base 120 is consumed, the existing candle cartridge 12 can be unloaded from the main unit 11 and discarded, and then a new candle cartridge 12 can be installed on the main unit 11. The housing 101 of the main unit 11 has an opening 101a, in which the outer casing 110 is at least partially housed. The opening 101a allows for the proper housing and positioning of the candle cartridge 12. The ignition mechanism 200 is disposed in the accommodating cavity 111. The ignition mechanism 200 is electrically connected to the power supply 103 of the main unit 11. When the power supply 103 supplies power to the ignition mechanism 200, the ignition mechanism 200 ignites the combustion section 131 under the action of electricity.
[0040] If an external heat source other than the candle cartridge 12 and the aromatherapy device 10 is used to ignite the burning section 131 of the wick 130, for example, as the wax base 120 is consumed, the length of the wick 130 will decrease, meaning the flame height produced by the burning section 131 will decrease. Therefore, in the later stages of using the candle cartridge 12, the user needs to insert an external heat source into a deeper part of the receiving cavity 111 to ignite the burning section 131. This will cause the outer shell 110 to interfere with the user, resulting in many inconveniences and ultimately affecting the ease of use of the candle cartridge 12. However, for the candle cartridge 12 in the above embodiment, the burning section 131 can be ignited simply by the ignition mechanism 200 built into the candle cartridge 12, avoiding the need for the user to insert their arm into the receiving cavity 111. This effectively eliminates the discomfort caused by the interference of the outer shell 110 with the user, thereby improving the ease of use of the candle cartridge 12.
[0041] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the ignition mechanism 200 includes a first electrode 210 and a second electrode 220, which are disposed in the wax base 120 and spaced apart. The first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 ignite the combustion section 131 through an electric arc generated by the voltage. For example, when the control switch is pressed to supply power to the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 by the power supply 103, the power supply 103 will apply a certain high voltage to the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220, so that the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 generate an electric arc under the action of the high voltage. The electric arc will break down the air between the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 and generate a large amount of heat, thereby realizing the ignition of the combustion section 131 by the heat.
[0042] See Figure 4 and Figure 5In some embodiments, there are two combustion sections 131, spaced apart. Each combustion section 131 can be solid or hollow. The first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 are located within the space between the two combustion sections 131, allowing them to fully utilize this space and achieving a compact design for the candle cartridge 12. This also reduces the distance between the first and second electrodes 210 and 220, increasing the heat generated by the arc breaking down the air between them, thus improving energy utilization and enabling rapid ignition of the combustion sections 131. Furthermore, the first electrode 210 is attached to the outer surface of one combustion section 131, and the second electrode 220 is attached to the outer surface of the other combustion section 131. This fully utilizes the supporting function of the wick 130 on the first and second electrodes 210 and 220, eliminating the need for additional components to support them and further simplifying the structure of the candle cartridge 12.
[0043] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, there is one combustion section 131, and a through hole 1312 is provided in the combustion section 131. The through hole 1312 penetrates the entire candle wick 130 along the axial direction, so that the through hole 1312 has openings on both end faces of the candle wick 130 along the axial direction. Obviously, the through hole 1312 will penetrate the combustion section 131 along the axial direction. The first electrode 210 is inserted in the through hole 1312, and the second electrode 220 is located outside the combustion section 131. In this way, the electric arc generated by the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 can ignite the combustion section 131. The first electrode 210 can make full use of the space of the through hole 1312, and can also achieve a certain degree of structural compactness of the candle spool 12. The combustion section 131 can be cylindrical or prismatic, etc.
[0044] It is understood that when the first electrode 210 is inserted into the through hole 1312, the first electrode 210 is closer to the central axis of the combustion section 131 relative to the outer surface of the combustion section 131; when the second electrode 220 is located outside the combustion section 131, the second electrode 220 is further away from the central axis of the combustion section 131 relative to the outer surface of the combustion section 131.
[0045] See Figure 8In some embodiments, there is only one combustion section 131, with the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 located outside the combustion section 131. In this case, along the axial direction perpendicular to the combustion section 131, the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 are further away from the central axis of the combustion section 131 relative to its outer surface, ensuring that both the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 are spaced apart from the combustion section 131 and maintain a non-contact relationship. Specifically, along the axial direction perpendicular to the wick 130, the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 are spaced apart from the combustion section 131. The electric arc generated by the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 passes through the outer surface of the combustion section, thereby igniting the combustion section 131. Similarly, the electric arc generated by the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 can ignite the combustion section 131. The combustion section 131 can be cylindrical or prismatic, etc.
[0046] See Figure 8 In some embodiments, the plane containing the central axes of the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 is tangent to the outer surface of the combustion section 131. For example, the combustion section 131 can be cylindrical, and there is only one combustion section 131. The first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 are located outside the combustion section 131, such that both the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 are spaced apart from the combustion section 131 and maintain a non-contact relationship. A straight line 1314 perpendicular to the central axes of the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 is tangent to the outer surface of the combustion section 131. Taking the point of tangency between the straight line 1314 and the outer surface as a reference, the plane 1313 of the combustion section 131, which is symmetrical about the point of tangency, is perpendicular to the straight line 1314, and the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 are located on opposite sides of the plane 1313. For example, the distances from the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 to the plane 1313 can be equal. This avoids the electric arc generated by the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 from causing a breakdown in the combustion section 131, thereby improving the energy utilization rate of the electric arc generated by the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220, and thus achieving rapid ignition of the combustion section 131.
[0047] See Figure 9 In some embodiments, the ignition mechanism 200 includes a first electrode 210, a second electrode 220, and a heating element 230. The first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 are disposed in the wax base 120 and located outside the combustion section 131, along an axial direction perpendicular to the combustion section 131. Figure 9[The horizontal direction indicated by the dashed arrow] ensures that the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 are spaced apart from the combustion section 131. The two ends of the heating element 230 are connected to the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 respectively. The heating element 230 can contact the outer surface of the combustion section 131, and can be a heating wire with a certain resistance. For example, the heating element 230 can contact the surface of the free end 1311 of the combustion section 131, which can be understood as the heating element 230 contacting the upper end surface of the combustion section 131. Alternatively, the heating element 230 can contact the outer peripheral surface of the combustion section 131. When the power supply 103 energizes the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220, the current is applied to the heating element 230, causing it to generate heat. This heat then causes the liquid wax base 120 inside the combustion section 131 to absorb the heat and burn, ultimately igniting the combustion section 131.
[0048] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the candle cartridge 12 further includes a support 310, which is located within the receiving cavity 111 and connected to the outer shell 110. The wick 130 is disposed on the support 310, and the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 of the ignition mechanism 200 can pass through the support 310. By providing the support 310, the support 310 can support the wick 130 and also provide a certain degree of protection for the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220.
[0049] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the candle cartridge 12 further includes a support tube 320 and a sealing element 330. The support tube 320 is arranged around the wick 130, so that the wick 130 and the ignition mechanism 200 pass through the support tube 320. The sealing element 330 abuts against the support tube 320 and the wick 130. By providing the support tube 320, direct contact between the wick 130, the first electrode 210, and the second electrode 220 and the wax base 120 can be avoided, thereby providing good protection for the wick 130, the first electrode 210, and the second electrode 220. By providing the sealing element 330, liquid wax base 120 can be prevented from entering the gap between the support tube 320 and the wick 130.
[0050] See Figure 3 and Figure 4In some embodiments, the wick 130 is made of porous ceramic material. The porous ceramic wick 130 has numerous micropores inside, giving it a certain porosity. The pore size of the porous ceramic material can be from 10 μm to 100 μm; the porosity can be from 10% to 60%. Therefore, the wick 130 will generate capillary action, allowing the liquid formed by the melting of the wax base 120 to flow into the wick 130, thus burning the liquid wax base 120 and evaporating the aromatherapy substances. Furthermore, during the combustion of the liquid wax base 120, the wick 130 does not burn and is not consumed; that is, the length of the wick 130 remains constant. This avoids carbon buildup on the wick 130, preventing carbon buildup from reacting chemically with the wax base 120 during combustion, thereby improving the utilization rate of the wax base 120 and preventing the production of harmful substances from the carbon buildup during the chemical reaction, thus improving the environmental friendliness and safety of the aromatherapy device 10.
[0051] It is understandable that, given that the wick 130 made of porous ceramic material will not be consumed, the free end 1311 of the combustion section 131 remains in a constant position within the accommodating cavity 111. When the combustion section 131 is ignited by the heating element 230, it can be ensured that the heating element 230 is always in contact with the combustion section 131, thereby achieving effective ignition of the combustion section 131 by the heating element 230.
[0052] In other embodiments, during the combustion of the liquid wax base 120, the wick 130 will be consumed, causing the length of the wick 130 to become shorter. In this case, the wick 130 can be made of cotton, fiber, or wood.
[0053] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0054] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A candle-shaped cartridge, characterized in that, include: The outer casing has an accommodating cavity; Wax base, wherein the wax base is disposed within the accommodating cavity; A candle wick, wherein the candle wick is inserted into the wax base, and the candle wick has a combustion section exposed outside the wax base for burning the wax base; An ignition mechanism, at least partially housed within the accommodating cavity, ignites the combustion section under electrical influence; and A support tube is inserted into the wax base and connected to the outer shell, and the wick and the ignition mechanism are inserted into the support tube.
2. The candle bomb according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ignition mechanism includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are inserted through the support tube and spaced apart. The first electrode and the second electrode ignite the combustion section through an electric arc generated by voltage.
3. The candle bomb according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of combustion sections is two, and the two combustion sections are arranged at intervals. The first electrode and the second electrode are located in the space between the two combustion sections.
4. The candle bomb according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first electrode is attached to the outer surface of one of the combustion sections, and the second electrode is attached to the outer surface of the other combustion section.
5. The candle bomb according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of combustion sections is one, and a through hole is formed in the combustion section along the axial direction of the combustion section. The first electrode is inserted in the through hole, and the second electrode is located outside the combustion section.
6. The candle bomb according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of combustion sections is one, and both the first electrode and the second electrode are located outside the combustion section, with the first electrode and the second electrode being spaced apart from the combustion section.
7. The candle bomb according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first electrode and the second electrode discharge after being energized, and the outer surface of the combustion section is located on the discharge path.
8. The candle bomb according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ignition mechanism includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a heating element. The first electrode and the second electrode are both inserted into the support tube and are spaced apart from the combustion section. The two ends of the heating element are connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, respectively, and the heating element can contact the outer surface of the combustion section.
9. The candle bomb according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes at least one of the following options: It also includes a bracket located within the accommodating cavity, the bracket being connected to the outer shell, the candle wick being disposed on the bracket, and the ignition mechanism passing through the bracket; It also includes a seal that abuts between the support tube and the wick; The candle wick is made of a porous ceramic material with a pore size of 10 μm to 100 μm and a porosity of 10% to 60%.
10. An aromatherapy device, characterized in that, The device includes a main unit and a candle cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The main unit includes a housing and a power source. The power source is disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the ignition mechanism. The outer casing is connected to the housing.