An electronic candle and a flame sheet device thereof

Abstract

The application discloses an electronic candle and a flame piece device thereof. The electronic candle comprises the flame piece device and a driving device. The flame piece device comprises a first shell and a flame simulation piece. The flame simulation piece is swingably installed on the first shell. The driving device comprises a second shell and a driving assembly. The driving assembly is installed on the second shell. The driving assembly is used for driving the flame simulation piece to swing. The first shell is detachably connected with the second shell. When the electronic candle is used, the first shell is connected with the second shell. The flame simulation piece on the first shell is driven to swing through the driving assembly on the second shell. If the flame piece device is dirty or aged, which affects the decoration effect of the electronic candle, the first shell can be detached from the second shell, and a new flame piece device is replaced. The use time of the driving device with high cost is prolonged without affecting the decoration effect of the electronic candle, so that the economy of the electronic candle is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic lighting technology, specifically to an electronic candle and its flame plate device. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic candles, as a type of decorative item, offer both practical and safe lighting, while also being aesthetically pleasing and decorative, leading to their widespread use in hotels, churches, and homes. Electronic candles that simulate real fire mimic the flame of traditional candles, flickering or swaying, adding a touch of whimsy and creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere that promotes relaxation.

[0003] Currently, the focus of attention on electronic candles is on the realism of their lighting effects. To achieve more realistic lighting, existing technologies use mechanical structures, airflow, or water flow to drive the flame plate to oscillate, thereby improving realism. However, the flame plate device may become dirty or age during use, thus affecting the decorative effect of the electronic candle. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a detachable and replaceable flame plate device, and an electronic candle equipped with the flame plate device.

[0005] In a first aspect, one embodiment provides an electronic candle, comprising:

[0006] A flame plate device, comprising a first housing and a flame simulation element, the flame simulation element being pivotally mounted on the first housing;

[0007] The first housing and the second housing are detachably connected. The first housing is equipped with a second housing and a drive assembly, the drive assembly being mounted on the second housing and used to drive the flame simulator to swing.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first housing has a first connecting portion on the side facing the second housing, and the second housing has a second connecting portion on the side facing the first housing. One of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion has a connecting block, and the other has a connecting slot. The connecting block and the connecting slot are detachably engaged.

[0009] In one embodiment, the connecting block is located on the outer side wall of the first connecting portion, the connecting slot is located on the inner side wall of the second connecting portion, and at least a portion of the first connecting portion can extend into the second connecting portion so that the connecting block and the connecting slot can be detachably engaged.

[0010] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the first connecting part and the inner wall of the second connecting part are cylindrical. The connecting slot includes an insertion slot and a rotating slot. The insertion slot extends axially along the second connecting part, and the rotating slot extends circumferentially along the second connecting part. The insertion slot has a first end and a second end that are disposed opposite to each other. The first end is correspondingly disposed with the connecting block and has an opening for the connecting block to be inserted into the insertion slot. The second end communicates with the rotating slot so that the connecting block can rotate from the second end into the rotating slot.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first housing and the second housing are detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​structure or a threaded structure.

[0012] In one embodiment, the second housing has a rolling cavity; the driving assembly includes an electromagnetic drive, a magnetic rolling element, and a magnetic follower, the electromagnetic drive is mounted on the second housing, the magnetic rolling element is mounted in the rolling cavity, and the magnetic follower is connected to the flame simulator; the electromagnetic drive is used to electromagnetically drive the magnetic rolling element to roll in the rolling cavity, and the rolling of the magnetic rolling element can drive the magnetic follower to swing through magnetic force, thereby driving the flame simulator to swing.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first housing has a first mounting cavity, the second housing also has a second mounting cavity, the flame simulator is mounted in the first mounting cavity, at least a portion of the first mounting cavity is configured as a transparent portion, the electromagnetic drive is mounted in the second mounting cavity, and the first mounting cavity and the second mounting cavity are independent of each other.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first mounting cavity is a liquid medium cavity, the flame simulator is a flexible structural component, and the driving component is used to drive the flame simulator to move flexibly within the liquid medium cavity.

[0015] In one embodiment, an optical component is further included, comprising a light source and a reflector. Both the light source and the reflector are mounted on the second housing. A light-transmitting wall or a light-transmitting hole is provided between the light source and the first mounting cavity. The light source is used to emit illumination onto the flame simulator. The reflector is located in the optical path of the illumination light emitted by the light source, and the flame simulator is located at the focal point of the optical path in which the illumination light is reflected by the reflector. The reflector is used to focus and reflect the illumination light emitted by the light source onto the flame simulator.

[0016] In a second aspect, one embodiment provides a flame plate device for an electronic candle, the flame plate device including a first housing and a flame simulation element, the flame simulation element being pivotally mounted on the first housing; the first housing being detachably connected to a second housing.

[0017] According to the above embodiment, the electronic candle and its flame device include a flame device and a driving device. The flame device includes a first housing and a flame simulation element, which is oscillatingly mounted on the first housing. The driving device includes a second housing and a driving assembly, which is mounted on the second housing and drives the flame simulation element to oscillate. The first housing and the second housing are detachably connected. When using the electronic candle, the first housing and the second housing are connected, and the flame simulation element on the first housing is driven to oscillate by the driving assembly on the second housing. If the flame device becomes dirty or ages during the use of the electronic candle, affecting its decorative effect, the first housing can be removed from the second housing and a new flame device can be replaced. On the one hand, the detachable connection between the first housing and the second housing makes it simple and convenient for users to replace the flame device. On the other hand, the cost of the driving device in an electronic candle is usually high, while the cost of the replacement flame device is low. By replacing the flame device with the lower-cost one, the service life of the more expensive driving device can be extended without affecting the decorative effect of the electronic candle, thereby improving the economic efficiency of using the electronic candle. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic candle in one embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in one embodiment of the present application where the flame plate device and the driving device are separated;

[0020] Figure 3 For this application Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the flame plate device in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving device in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic candle mounted vertically upwards in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic candle suspended and inverted in one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Reference numerals: 100, flame plate device; 110, first housing; 111, first connecting part; 112, connecting block; 113, first mounting cavity; 1131, liquid medium cavity; 120, flame simulation component; 121, flame part; 122, connecting part; 200, driving device; 210, second housing; 211, second connecting part; 212, connecting slot; 213, insertion slot; 2131, first end; 2132, second end; 2133, opening; 214, rotating slot; 215, rolling cavity; 216, second mounting cavity; 217, third mounting cavity; 220, driving assembly; 221, electromagnetic driving component; 222, magnetic rolling component; 223, magnetic follower; 300, optical assembly; 310, light source; 320, reflector; 400, connector. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention 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.

[0027] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0028] 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).

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1-7 This embodiment provides an electronic candle.

[0030] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 1-7 The electronic candle includes a flame plate device 100 and a driving device 200.

[0031] The flame plate device 100 includes a first housing 110 and a flame simulator 120, the flame simulator 120 being pivotally mounted on the first housing 110. The drive device 200 includes a second housing 210 and a drive assembly 220, the drive assembly 220 being mounted on the second housing 210 and used to drive the flame simulator 120 to pivot. The first housing 110 and the second housing 210 are detachably connected.

[0032] When using an electronic candle, the first housing 110 is connected to the second housing 210, and the flame simulator 120 on the first housing 110 is driven to oscillate via the drive assembly 220 on the second housing 210. If the flame device 100 becomes dirty or ages during the use of the electronic candle, affecting its decorative effect, the first housing 110 can be removed from the second housing 210 and replaced with a new flame device 100. On the one hand, the detachable connection between the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 makes replacing the flame device 100 simple and convenient for the user. On the other hand, the drive device 200 in an electronic candle is usually expensive, while the replacement flame device 100 is less expensive. By replacing the more expensive flame device 100, the lifespan of the more expensive drive device 200 can be extended without affecting the decorative effect of the electronic candle, thereby improving the economic efficiency of using the electronic candle.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1-5 Specifically, the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 can be composed of multiple parts, allowing different parts of the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 to have different materials, creating a wider variety of color combinations. Different parts of the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 can also use the same color, making the overall design more minimalist. The shapes of the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 can vary to meet the preferences of different consumers. This embodiment uses a long cylindrical shape for the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 as an example. The electronic candle can also be installed in various ways, such as suspended upside down or vertically upwards. Specifically, the housing assembly is provided with a connector 400, which allows the electronic candle to be suspended upside down or vertically upwards on the lamp holder.

[0034] On the other hand, this embodiment also provides a flame plate device 100, which is applied to an electronic candle.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1-7 The flame plate device 100 includes a first housing 110 and a flame simulator 120, the flame simulator 120 being pivotally mounted on the first housing 110. The first housing 110 is for detachable connection with a second housing 210.

[0036] It is understandable that the flame plate device 100 can be considered a component of the electronic candle or an independent product, serving as an accessory or consumable for the electronic candle. When using the electronic candle, the first housing 110 is mounted onto the second housing 210, allowing the flame simulator 120 on the first housing 110 to oscillate under the drive of the drive assembly 220. If the flame plate device 100 becomes dirty or ages during use, affecting the decorative effect of the electronic candle, the first housing 110 can be removed from the second housing 210 and replaced with a new flame plate device 100. By replacing the flame plate device 100 with a lower-cost one, the lifespan of the more expensive drive assembly 200 can be extended without affecting the decorative effect of the electronic candle, thereby improving the economic efficiency of using the electronic candle.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1-5 In one embodiment, the first housing 110 has a first connecting portion 111 on the side facing the second housing 210, and the second housing 210 has a second connecting portion 211 on the side facing the first housing 110. One of the first connecting portion 111 and the second connecting portion 211 has a connecting block 112, and the other has a connecting slot 212. The connecting block 112 and the connecting slot 212 are detachably engaged.

[0038] When the electronic candle is needed, the user can detachably engage the connecting clip 112 with the connecting slot 212, thereby connecting the first housing 110 and the second housing 210. When the flame plate device 100 needs to be disassembled, the user can remove the connecting clip 112 from the connecting slot 212, thereby separating the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 for replacement with a new flame plate device 100. Of course, in other embodiments, a snap-fit ​​structure, a threaded structure, or other suitable connection structure can also be used to achieve the detachable connection between the first housing 110 and the second housing 210.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1-5 In one embodiment, the connecting block 112 is located on the outer side wall of the first connecting portion 111, and the connecting slot 212 is located on the inner side wall of the second connecting portion 211. At least a portion of the first connecting portion 111 can extend into the second connecting portion 211 so that the connecting block 112 and the connecting slot 212 can be detachably engaged.

[0040] On the one hand, when the first housing 110 is connected to the second housing 210, at least a portion of the first connecting portion 111 extends into the second connecting portion 211, making the fit between the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 tighter, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the first housing 110 and the second housing 210. On the other hand, since at least a portion of the first connecting portion 111 extends into the second connecting portion 211, the second connecting portion 211 can shield the connecting block 112 and the connecting slot 212, which helps to improve the flatness and aesthetics of the electronic candle surface.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1-5 In one embodiment, the outer wall of the first connecting portion 111 and the inner wall of the second connecting portion 211 are cylindrical. The connecting slot 212 includes an insertion slot 213 and a rotating slot 214. The insertion slot 213 extends axially along the second connecting portion 211, and the rotating slot 214 extends circumferentially along the second connecting portion 211. The insertion slot 213 has a first end 2131 and a second end 2132 disposed opposite to each other. The first end 2131 is correspondingly disposed with the connecting block 112 and has an opening 2133 for the connecting block 112 to be inserted into the insertion slot 213. The second end 2132 communicates with the rotating slot 214 so that the connecting block 112 can rotate from the second end 2132 into the rotating slot 214.

[0042] When it is necessary to connect the first housing 110 and the second housing 210, the user first inserts the connecting block 112 into the insertion slot 213 through the opening 2133, then moves the connecting block 112 to the second end 2132 of the insertion slot 213, and then rotates the first housing 110 relative to the second housing 210 so that the connecting block 112 rotates from the second end 2132 into the rotating slot 214, thereby connecting the first housing 110 and the second housing 210. When it is necessary to separate the first housing 110 and the second housing 210, the user first rotates the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 relative to each other so that the connecting block 112 rotates from the rotating slot 214 to the second end 2132 of the insertion slot 213, and then removes the connecting block 112 from the insertion slot 213, thereby separating the first housing 110 and the second housing 210. This makes the installation and disassembly process between the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 convenient and quick, and ensures the connection stability when the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 are connected. Of course, in other embodiments, the connecting slot 212 can also be a straight slot, and the detachable snap-fit ​​is achieved by the elastic cooperation between the connecting block 112 and the connecting slot 212.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 1-5 In one embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 are detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​structure or a threaded structure.

[0044] Depending on the actual needs of the product, a snap-fit ​​structure or a threaded structure can be selected to replace the connecting block 112 and the connecting slot 212. For example, the outer wall of the first connecting part 111 may have external threads, and the inner wall of the second connecting part 211 may have internal threads, so that the first connecting part 111 and the second connecting part 211 are detachably threadedly connected. Alternatively, the first connecting part 111 may have an elastic snap, and the second connecting part 211 may have a bayonet, with the elastic snap and bayonet detachably engaging.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1-3 In one embodiment, as described in points 6 and 7, the second housing 210 has a rolling cavity 215. The drive assembly 220 includes an electromagnetic drive 221, a magnetic rolling element 222, and a magnetic follower 223. The electromagnetic drive 221 is mounted on the second housing 210, the magnetic rolling element 222 is mounted within the rolling cavity 215, and the magnetic follower 223 is connected to the flame simulator 120. The electromagnetic drive 221 electromagnetically drives the magnetic rolling element 222 to roll within the rolling cavity 215. The rolling of the magnetic rolling element 222 can drive the magnetic follower 223 to oscillate via magnetic force, thereby causing the flame simulator 120 to oscillate.

[0046] When the flame simulator 120 needs to be driven to swing, the electromagnetic force generated by the electromagnetic drive 221 controls the magnetic roller 222 to roll within the rolling cavity 215. The rolling of the magnetic roller 222 then drives the magnetic follower 223 mounted on the flame simulator 120 to move through the magnetic force, thereby causing the flame simulator 120 to swing. The magnetic roller 222 has a high degree of freedom and randomness in rolling within the rolling cavity 215, which allows the flame simulator 120 to swing more randomly, significantly improving the realism of the flame simulator 120 and making it closer to the dynamic flame of a traditional candle. Therefore, the drive device 200 in this embodiment can also be considered a "random drive device 200". In other embodiments, the drive device 200 can also drive the flame simulator 120 to swing through a push rod, drive arm, or other suitable drive structure.

[0047] Specifically, the electromagnetic drive unit 221 includes a circuit board and an electromagnetic coil. The circuit board is electrically connected to the electromagnetic coil and is used to control the electromagnetic coil to generate a magnetic field. One or more driving methods can be preset within the circuit board, including an irregular random driving method to control the electromagnetic coil to drive the magnetic rolling element 222 to move irregularly and randomly within the rolling cavity 215. Of course, the circuit board can also be equipped with a regular driving method to control the electromagnetic coil to drive the magnetic rolling element 222 to move regularly within the rolling cavity 215.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 1-3In one embodiment, 6 and 7, the first housing 110 has a first mounting cavity 113, and the second housing 210 also has a second mounting cavity 216. The flame simulator 120 is mounted in the first mounting cavity 113, and at least a portion of the first mounting cavity 113 is configured as a transparent portion. The electromagnetic drive 221 is mounted in the second mounting cavity 216, and the first mounting cavity 113 and the second mounting cavity 216 are independent of each other.

[0049] The flame simulator 120 is mounted through the first mounting cavity 113, and at least a portion of the first mounting cavity 113 is configured as a transparent section, thereby facilitating viewing of the flame simulator 120 within the first mounting cavity 113. The electromagnetic drive 221 is mounted through the second mounting cavity 216. Since the first mounting cavity 113 and the second mounting cavity 216 are independent of each other, when the first mounting cavity 113 contains a liquid medium, the liquid medium will not leak into the second mounting cavity 216, thereby preventing the liquid medium from causing malfunction of the electromagnetic drive 221.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 1-3 In one embodiment, the first mounting cavity 113 is a liquid medium cavity 1131, the flame simulator 120 is a flexible structural component, and the driving assembly 220 is used to drive the flame simulator 120 to move flexibly within the liquid medium cavity 1131.

[0051] Since the liquid medium cavity 1131 and the second mounting cavity 216 are independent of each other, the liquid medium cavity 1131 can be designed with a smaller spatial structure to accommodate the installation of the flame simulation component 120, reducing the complexity of the liquid medium cavity 1131. This facilitates the miniaturization and structural simplification of the liquid medium cavity 1131, reduces the amount of liquid medium filling, and facilitates installation and sealing. Meanwhile, the electromagnetic drive component 221 requires electrical drive during operation. Isolating the electromagnetic drive component 221 from the liquid medium can avoid the risk of short circuits and other malfunctions. In other embodiments, the electromagnetic drive component 221 can also be installed in other cavities or partially located on the outside of the second housing 210, or it can be installed on the outside of the liquid medium cavity 1131 to achieve isolation between the electromagnetic drive component 221 and the liquid medium.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 1-3 Specifically, the flame simulation component 120 includes a flame section 121 and a connecting section 122. The flame section 121 is a flexible structure. The flame section 121 can be a sheet-like structure such as a metal sheet or a plastic sheet, or it can be a thin film structure such as tin foil, with several reinforcing strips on the thin film structure to maintain a certain rigidity of the flame section 121.

[0053] The flame simulator 120 can be oscillatingly connected to the first housing 110 via the connecting part 122, similar to a universal joint between the connecting part 122 and the first housing 110. The flame simulator 120 can be set to oscillate within a 360° range, meaning the flame part 121 can oscillate and rotate. This configuration allows the reflective surface of the flame part 121 to oscillate to different orientations, and the oscillation of the flame simulator 120 can better drive the flexible movement of the flame part 121, more closely resembling the flickering state of a real flame. In other embodiments, the flame simulator 120 can also oscillate only in a single direction. For example, the two reflective surfaces of the flame part 121 may face forward and backward, and after subsequent oscillation, the two reflective surfaces of the flame part 121 may only oscillate in a pitching state at the forward and backward sides.

[0054] In this embodiment, a flexible flame simulator 120 is provided and installed in the liquid medium cavity 1131. The flexible flame simulator 120 is located in the liquid medium. When the flame simulator 120 is driven, it will float in a wave-like manner in the liquid medium. The driving of the flame simulator 120 will drive the flow of the liquid medium. The flowing liquid medium will then react on the flame simulator 120, pushing it to move. Under the push of the driving component 220 and the liquid medium, the direction and force of the flexible flame simulator 120 swinging are more random, which is closer to the flame of a real candle, thus improving the simulation of the electronic candle flame.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 1-3 In one embodiment, the electronic candle further includes an optical component 300, which includes a light source 310 and a reflector 320. Both the light source 310 and the reflector 320 are mounted on the second housing 210. A light-transmitting wall or aperture is provided between the light source 310 and the first mounting cavity 113. The light source 310 is used to emit illumination onto the flame simulator 120. The reflector 320 is located in the optical path of the illumination light emitted by the light source 310, and the flame simulator 120 is located at the focal point of the optical path reflecting the illumination light from the reflector 320. The reflector 320 is used to focus and reflect the illumination light emitted by the light source 310 onto the flame simulator 120.

[0056] The reflector 320 is located in the light path of the light source 310, while the flame simulator 120 is located at the focal point of the reflection of the reflector 320. The light source 310 indirectly illuminates the flame simulator 120 through the reflector 320. The reflector 320 not only changes the path of the illumination light, allowing the light source 310 to be placed in a more convenient installation position, simplifying and facilitating the installation of the light source 310, but also acts as a light-focusing device, allowing the light emitted by the light source 310 to be focused onto the flame simulator 120, increasing the light concentration of the flame simulator 120. The flame simulator 120 can reflect higher intensity light for external lighting, resulting in better lighting effects.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 1-3 Specifically, the second housing 210 also includes a third mounting cavity 217, in which the light source 310 and the reflector 320 are disposed. The light source 310 can be an LED light or other light-emitting light source 310, and the light source 310 can be a fixed color light source 310 or a color-changing light source 310.

[0058] The third mounting cavity 217 is disposed adjacent to the first mounting cavity 113, and a light-transmitting wall, such as a transparent window, is provided between them. This allows the light emitted by the light source 310 in the third mounting cavity 217 to illuminate the flame part 121 in the first mounting cavity 113, making the flame part 121 appear to emit light, thus simulating a candle flame. A light-transmitting hole can also be provided between the third mounting cavity 217 and the first mounting cavity 113, allowing the light emitted by the light source 310 to also illuminate the flame part 121 in the first mounting cavity 113.

[0059] Mounting the light source 310 on the outside of the first mounting cavity 113 simplifies and reduces the size of the first mounting cavity 113, facilitating liquid injection and sealing. If the first mounting cavity 113 contains a liquid medium, the light source 310 can be isolated from the liquid medium, providing isolation protection for the light source 310 and avoiding risks of short circuits and other malfunctions.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 1-3 6 and 7, the reflector 320 can be set as a spherical mirror or a cylindrical mirror. The reflector 320 can simultaneously illuminate one or more flame illumination surfaces of the flame simulation component 120, realizing 180-degree or 360-degree illumination of the flame simulation component 120. This allows a single light source 310 to simultaneously illuminate two sides of the flame simulation component 120, resulting in better illumination.

[0061] Preferably, the reflector 320 is a spherical mirror, which can provide 360-degree illumination to the flame simulator 120, allowing the flame simulator 120 to be illuminated in any swinging position.

[0062] In this embodiment, the reflector 320 is a concave reflector 320. The concave spherical mirror has a light-focusing function, which can concentrate the illumination light emitted by the light source 310 and then illuminate the flame part 121, thereby increasing the concentration of light on the flame part 121. Preferably, the reflector 320 is a concave spherical mirror. In other embodiments, the reflector 320 can also be a concave curved mirror.

[0063] In other embodiments, the reflector 320 may not be provided. Instead, the light source 310 can directly send light to the flame part 121 to illuminate the flame part 121, thereby simulating the flame part 121 emitting light and thus simulating the burning of a candle.

[0064] In this embodiment, in the vertical direction, the flame part 121, the light source 310, and the reflector 320 are aligned along a central axis. The light source 310 is located between the flame part 121 and the reflector 320, avoiding the reflection focus of the reflector 320, while the flame part 121 is positioned at the reflection focus of the reflector 320. With this arrangement, the reflector 320 can reflect almost all the illumination light from the light source 310 onto the flame part 121, improving the concentration of light received by the flame part 121.

[0065] In other embodiments, the flame section 121, the light source 310, and the reflector 320 can also be slightly offset and aligned on a central axis, which can also improve the concentration of light received by the flame section 121.

[0066] The above-described specific examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can make various simple deductions, modifications, or substitutions based on the concept of this invention.

Claims

1. An electronic candle, characterized by, include: A flame plate device, comprising a first housing and a flame simulation element, wherein the flame simulation element is pivotally mounted on the first housing; The first housing and the second housing are detachably connected. The first housing is equipped with a second housing and a drive assembly, the drive assembly being mounted on the second housing and used to drive the flame simulator to swing.

2. The electronic candle of claim 1, wherein, The first housing has a first connecting portion on the side facing the second housing, and the second housing has a second connecting portion on the side facing the first housing. One of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion has a connecting block, and the other has a connecting slot. The connecting block and the connecting slot are detachably engaged.

3. The electronic candle of claim 2, wherein the light source is a light emitting diode. The connecting block is located on the outer side wall of the first connecting part, and the connecting slot is located on the inner side wall of the second connecting part. At least a portion of the first connecting part can extend into the second connecting part so that the connecting block and the connecting slot can be detachably engaged.

4. The electronic candle of claim 3, wherein, The outer wall of the first connecting part and the inner wall of the second connecting part are cylindrical. The connecting slot includes an insertion slot and a rotating slot. The insertion slot extends axially along the second connecting part, and the rotating slot extends circumferentially along the second connecting part. The insertion slot has a first end and a second end that are disposed opposite to each other. The first end is correspondingly disposed with the connecting block. The first end has an opening for the connecting block to be inserted into the insertion slot. The second end communicates with the rotating slot so that the connecting block can rotate from the second end into the rotating slot.

5. The electronic candle of claim 1, wherein, The first housing and the second housing are detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​structure or a threaded structure.

6. The electronic candle of any of claims 1-5, wherein, The second housing has a rolling cavity; the driving assembly includes an electromagnetic drive, a magnetic rolling element, and a magnetic follower. The electromagnetic drive is installed in the second housing, the magnetic rolling element is installed in the rolling cavity, and the magnetic follower is connected to the flame simulator. The electromagnetic drive is used to electromagnetically drive the magnetic rolling element to roll in the rolling cavity. The rolling of the magnetic rolling element can drive the magnetic follower to swing through magnetic force, thereby driving the flame simulator to swing.

7. The electronic candle of claim 6, wherein the light source is a light emitting diode. The first housing has a first mounting cavity, and the second housing also has a second mounting cavity. The flame simulation component is mounted in the first mounting cavity, and at least a portion of the first mounting cavity is configured as a transparent portion. The electromagnetic drive component is mounted in the second mounting cavity, and the first mounting cavity and the second mounting cavity are independent of each other.

8. The electronic candle of claim 7, wherein, The first mounting cavity is a liquid medium cavity, the flame simulation component is a flexible structural component, and the driving assembly is used to drive the flame simulation component to move flexibly within the liquid medium cavity.

9. The electronic candle of claim 7, wherein, It also includes an optical component, which includes a light source and a reflector. The light source and the reflector are both mounted on the second housing. There is a light-transmitting wall or light-transmitting hole between the light source and the first mounting cavity. The light source is used to emit illumination onto the flame simulator. The reflector is located in the optical path of the illumination light emitted by the light source. The flame simulator is located at the focal point of the optical path of the illumination light reflected by the reflector. The reflector is used to focus and reflect the illumination light emitted by the light source onto the flame simulator.

10. A flame piece assembly for an electronic candle, characterized by The flame plate device includes a first housing and a flame simulation component, the flame simulation component being pivotally mounted on the first housing; the first housing is used for detachable connection with a second housing.

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