An electronic candle

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electronic candle, which comprises a shell provided with a mounting cavity, a flame simulation part swingably mounted in the mounting cavity, a light source mounted in the mounting cavity, and a transmission lens mounted in the mounting cavity and having a convex lens structure. The transmission lens is located on the light path of the light emitted by the light source and is used for transmitting and focusing the light emitted by the light source to the flame simulation part. Since the electronic candle with concentrated light is provided with the transmission lens, the light emitted by the light source is transmitted by the transmission lens and focused on the flame simulation part. The transmission lens can concentrate the divergent light emitted by the light source on the flame simulation part, improve the light concentration of the flame simulation part, and make the flame simulation part reflect higher-intensity light for external illumination, thus having better illumination effect. In addition, the focusing effect of the transmission lens can also form a light spot on the flame simulation part, which makes the flame simulation part more realistic and improves the simulation of the electronic candle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic lighting technology, specifically to an electronic candle. Background Technology

[0002] Concentrated-light electronic candles, also known as LED candles, have evolved from simple candle-shaped LED wicks to electronic musical fountain candles that can simulate fountain sounds. Their functions, colors, and styles have become increasingly diverse. They not only offer practical and safe lighting but also possess aesthetic and decorative value. Concentrated-light electronic candles that simulate real fire are particularly popular because their light-emitting devices mimic the burning pattern of traditional mineral candles, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere that promotes relaxation. More and more people are choosing them as decorative items.

[0003] Currently, the lighting method of electronic candles with concentrated light is to illuminate the flame plate from the lower side by tilting the light to achieve illumination of the flame plate. This lighting method cannot illuminate the flame plate relatively dispersedly, resulting in weak light on the flame plate. When the light is reflected back to the outside world, the brightness is generally low, resulting in a mediocre lighting effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides an electronic candle and a new lighting method to solve the problem of weak light reception on the flame.

[0005] In one embodiment, an electronic candle is provided, comprising:

[0006] The housing has a mounting cavity;

[0007] A flame simulator is installed inside the mounting cavity;

[0008] A light source, installed inside the mounting cavity, is used to emit light.

[0009] A transmission mirror is installed inside the mounting cavity. The transmission mirror has a convex lens structure and is located in the optical path of the light emitted by the light source. The transmission mirror is used to transmit and focus the light emitted by the light source onto the flame simulator.

[0010] In one embodiment, the transmission mirror is located between the light source and the flame simulator, with the light source facing the flame simulator.

[0011] In one embodiment, the focal point of the light transmitted by the transmission mirror is located on the flame simulator.

[0012] In one embodiment, the flame simulator includes a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface facing away from each other. The first reflective surface and the second reflective surface are both located on the optical path through which the light is transmitted by the transmission mirror. The transmission mirror is used to transmit and focus the light emitted by the light source onto the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface of the flame simulator.

[0013] In one embodiment, the mounting cavity includes a first mounting cavity and a third mounting cavity, the flame simulator is located in the first mounting cavity, and the light source and the transmission mirror are located in the third mounting cavity; a transparent partition or through hole is provided between the first mounting cavity and the third mounting cavity.

[0014] In one embodiment, a first housing and a second housing are distributed along the length direction of the electronic candle. The first housing has a first mounting cavity, and the second housing has a third mounting cavity. The third mounting cavity has an opening, and the first housing is installed at the opening of the third mounting cavity and seals the opening.

[0015] In one embodiment, the light source is located at the bottom of the third mounting cavity, the transmission mirror is located in the middle of the third mounting cavity, and the transmission mirror seals the light source at the bottom of the third mounting cavity.

[0016] In one embodiment, a light source mounting base is provided in the third mounting cavity, the light source is mounted on the light source mounting base, and the light source mounting base is a heat-conducting structure.

[0017] In one embodiment, the light source mounting base has a mounting step in the middle, and the transmission mirror is mounted on the mounting step; the third mounting cavity also has a fixing member, which fixes the transmission mirror to the mounting step.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first housing and the second housing are detachably connected.

[0019] According to the above embodiment, the light-concentrating electronic candle has a transmission mirror inside. The light emitted by the light source is transmitted through the transmission mirror and focused onto the flame simulator. The transmission mirror can concentrate the divergent light emitted by the light source onto the flame simulator, thereby increasing the light concentration of the flame simulator. The flame simulator can reflect higher intensity light for external lighting, resulting in better lighting effect. Furthermore, the focusing effect of the transmission mirror can also form a light spot on the flame simulator. The light spot appears on the flame simulator, making the flame simulator more realistic and improving the simulation of the electronic candle.

[0020] The transmission mirror can simultaneously illuminate the first and second reflective surfaces of the flame simulator, enabling multi-angle illumination of the flame simulator. This allows a single light source to illuminate both sides of the flame simulator simultaneously, resulting in better lighting effects.

[0021] Furthermore, the transmission mirror can illuminate the flame simulator from 360 degrees, allowing the flame simulator to be illuminated in any swinging position. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic candle with concentrated light in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an axial cross-sectional view of an electronic candle with concentrated light in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of an electronic candle with concentrated light in one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a front view and a side view of a flame simulator in one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the light beams used in one embodiment to focus light onto a flame simulator using a transmission mirror.

[0027] The accompanying diagram is labeled as follows:

[0028] 1-Housing, 11-Mounting cavity, 111-First mounting cavity, 112-Second mounting cavity, 113-Third mounting cavity, 12-First housing, 13-Second housing, 14-Connector, 15-Rolling cavity;

[0029] 2-Flame simulation component, 21-Flame section, 211-First reflective surface, 212-Second reflective surface, 22-Connecting part, 23-Flame simulation component support;

[0030] 3-Light source, 31-Light source mounting base, 311-Mounting step;

[0031] 4-Transmitting mirror, 41-Fixed component;

[0032] 5-Random drive component, 51-Electromagnetic drive component, 511-Circuit board, 512-Electromagnetic coil, 52-Magnetic rolling component, 53-Magnetic driven component. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] The component serial numbers used in this document, such as "first" and "second," are merely for distinguishing 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). In this document, the axial direction refers to the length of the electronic candle, which is also the vertical direction in the installed state; the radial direction refers to the left-right or front-back direction of the electronic candle, which is also the horizontal direction in the installed state.

[0036] In one embodiment, an electronic candle is provided, specifically a light-concentrating electronic candle. This electronic candle includes a flame simulator, a light source, and a transmissive mirror. The transmissive mirror is located in the light path of the light source, and the flame simulator is located at the focal point of the transmissive mirror. The transmissive mirror has a convex lens structure. The light source illuminates the flame simulator through the transmissive mirror, which acts as a light-concentrating element, focusing the light emitted by the light source onto the flame simulator, thus increasing the light concentration on the flame simulator. The flame simulator can reflect higher intensity light for external illumination, resulting in better lighting effects. Furthermore, the focusing effect of the transmissive mirror can also form a light spot on the flame simulator, making the flame simulator more realistic and improving the simulation of the electronic candle.

[0037] The transmission mirror can be set as a convex spherical mirror or cylindrical mirror. The transmission mirror can simultaneously illuminate the first and second reflective surfaces of the flame simulator, achieving 360-degree or 180-degree illumination of the flame simulator. This allows a single light source to illuminate both sides of the flame simulator simultaneously, resulting in better lighting effects.

[0038] Preferably, the transmission mirror is a convex spherical mirror, which can illuminate the flame simulator in 360 degrees, allowing the flame simulator to be illuminated in any swinging position.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The light-concentrated electronic candle in this embodiment mainly includes a shell 1, a flame simulation component 2, a light source 3, and a transmission mirror 4.

[0040] The housing 1 can be composed of multiple parts, allowing different parts to be made of different materials, creating a wider variety of color combinations. Different parts of the housing 1 can also use the same color for a simpler overall look. The multiple parts of the housing 1 facilitate the installation of internal components. These parts can also be detachable for easy disassembly and maintenance of the internal components; alternatively, the housing 1 can be non-detachable, designed as a disposable product. The unibody structure of the housing 1 provides higher structural stability and sealing, offering better protection for the internal components. The housing 1 can have various shapes to suit different consumer preferences. This embodiment uses a long cylindrical shape as an example. The light-concentrating electronic candle can also be installed in various ways, such as suspended upside down or vertically facing upwards. This embodiment uses suspended upside down as an example.

[0041] In this embodiment, the housing 1 includes a first housing 12 and a second housing 13. The first housing 12 and the second housing 13 are arranged sequentially along the length of the electronic candle, and the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 are installed and connected to form a complete housing 1.

[0042] The housing 1 has a mounting cavity 11, which includes a first mounting cavity 111 and a third mounting cavity 113. The first mounting cavity 111 is located within the first housing 12, and the third mounting cavity 113 is located within the second housing 13. The first housing 12 and the second housing 13 are fixedly connected by means of snap-fit, screw connection, interference fit, etc. The first housing 12 can be used alone to form the first mounting cavity 111, and the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 can be used together to form the third mounting cavity 113. The first housing 12 and the second housing 13 are each composed of multiple components for easy assembly and disassembly. Alternatively, the third mounting cavity 113 can be formed solely by the second housing 13, or it can be formed by the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 together.

[0043] In this embodiment, the flame simulator 2 is installed in the first mounting cavity 111, and the light source 3 and the transmissive mirror 4 are installed in the third mounting cavity 113. By separating the flame simulator 2 from the light source 3 and the transmissive mirror 4 into different mounting cavities, other modifications can be made to the flame simulator 2, such as filling the first mounting cavity 111 with other media to create richer lighting effects.

[0044] The flame simulator 2 has a thin sheet structure with a thickness of less than or equal to 1 mm, preferably less than or equal to 0.6 mm. This design creates an ultra-thin structure, giving the flame simulator 2 better flexibility. When immersed in liquid, the ultra-thin flame simulator 2 can sway and move more flexibly and naturally within the liquid, enhancing the simulation and making it more closely resemble the flame of a traditional candle.

[0045] The flame simulator 2 can be made of a reflective material, such as PET or PVC. When a light source shines on the flame simulator 2, the reflection it produces can create a self-illuminating effect, simulating the flame of a traditional candle.

[0046] The third mounting cavity 113 has an opening for mounting the light source 3 and the transmission mirror 4. The first housing 12 is mounted at the opening of the third mounting cavity 113 and closes the opening of the third mounting cavity 113. That is, the end face of the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 together form the third mounting cavity 113, sealing the light source 3 and the transmission mirror 4 inside the third mounting cavity 113.

[0047] The first housing 12 and the second housing 13 are designed to be detachable, allowing the flame simulator 2 to be replaced by replacing the first housing 12. This satisfies the needs of different users and allows the second housing 13 and internal components such as the light source 3 to be reusable, reducing operating costs. Alternatively, the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 can be designed to be non-detachable, making the entire electronic candle a single, integrated consumable structure for a more robust product design, thus meeting the needs of other usage scenarios.

[0048] The first housing 12 is wholly or partially transparent or semi-transparent, so that the flame simulator 2 can reflect light to the outside of the electronic candle for illumination. The second housing 13 is preferably opaque to prevent light emitted by the light source 3 from leaking out of the second housing 13, which helps to improve the light intensity of the flame simulator 2.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 2The flame simulator 2 can be in the form of a flame sheet or similar structure. The flame simulator 2 includes a flame section 21 and a connecting section 22. The flame section 21 is a flame sheet structure and has a first reflective surface 211 and a second reflective surface 212 facing away from each other. The first reflective surface 211 and the second reflective surface 212 can be provided with a transmissive layer such as a transmissive lens or transmissive adhesive. The first reflective surface 211 and the second reflective surface 212 can transmit light through the electronic candle to achieve illumination. The connecting section 22 can be a lead screw, rod-shaped structure, or rope structure.

[0050] A flame simulator bracket 23 is provided within the first mounting cavity 111. The flame simulator bracket 23 is suspended within the first mounting cavity 111, for example, the flame simulator bracket 23 is a mounting plate. The flame simulator bracket 23 divides the first mounting cavity 111 into an upper part and a lower part. A mounting hole 231 may be provided in the middle of the flame simulator bracket 23. The connecting part 22 of the flame simulator 2 passes through and is installed in the mounting hole 231 of the flame simulator bracket 23. The upper end of the connecting part 22 is located in the upper part of the first mounting cavity 111, and the lower end of the connecting part 22 is located in the lower part of the first mounting cavity 111. The flame part 21 is installed at the upper end of the connecting part 22, and the flame part 21 is located in the upper part of the first mounting cavity 111. The connecting part 22 can be limited and swing-connected with the flame simulator bracket 23 by a limiting member, so that the flame part 21 can swing relative to the flame simulator bracket 23 through the connecting part 22.

[0051] In this embodiment, a magnetic block can be provided at the lower end of the connecting part 22 of the flame simulator 2 (the end away from the flame part 21), and an electromagnetic drive is provided in the mounting cavity 11 of the electronic candle. The electromagnetic drive drives the magnetic block to swing, thereby driving the flame simulator 2 to swing, so as to realize the swing simulation lighting of the flame simulator 2.

[0052] In other embodiments, a mechanical drive structure such as a motor and a transmission assembly is provided in the mounting cavity 11 of the electronic candle. The transmission assembly is connected to the lower end of the connection part 22 of the flame simulation component 2. The motor drives the flame simulation component 2 to swing through the transmission assembly, which can also realize the swing simulation lighting of the flame simulation component 2.

[0053] In other embodiments, the flame simulator 2 can also be fixedly installed inside the mounting cavity 11, which can also achieve a certain level of simulated lighting.

[0054] In this embodiment, the light source 3 can be an LED lamp bead or other light source. The light source 3 is installed at the bottom of the third mounting cavity 113 (the bottom is a position away from the opening of the third mounting cavity 113). The light source 3 is set towards the flame simulation component 2 and emits light towards the flame simulation component 2.

[0055] A light source mounting base 31 is provided inside the third mounting cavity 113, and the light source 3 is mounted on the light source mounting base 31. The light source 3 is electrically connected to the circuit board inside the electronic candle, which is used to control the lighting operation of the light source 3. The light source mounting base 31 can be a structure that forms part of the side wall of the third mounting cavity 113.

[0056] The transmissive mirror 4 is installed in the optical path of the light source 3. The transmissive mirror 4 is located in the middle of the third mounting cavity 113. The transmissive mirror 4 can be directly installed on the light source mounting base 31. The light source mounting base 31 simultaneously accommodates the installation of the light source 3 and the transmissive mirror 4, which simplifies the internal structure of the electronic candle. Of course, a separate transmissive mirror mounting base can also be provided in the third mounting cavity 113 to install the transmissive mirror 4.

[0057] The light source mounting base 31 may have a mounting step 311 in the middle of the third mounting cavity 113, and the transmission mirror 4 is mounted on the mounting step 311. Furthermore, a fixing member 41 is provided inside the third mounting cavity 113. The fixing member 41 can be a cylindrical structure, and one end or the outer periphery of the fixing member 41 is fixedly connected to the second housing 13 by means of snap-fit, bonding, interference fit, etc. The other end of the fixing member 41 is connected to the transmission mirror 4. The fixing member 41 and the mounting step 311 clamp the transmission mirror 4, and the fixing member 41 limits and fixes the transmission mirror 4 within the third mounting cavity 113.

[0058] The four edges of the transmission mirror 4 are connected to the side wall of the third mounting cavity 113, which serves to separate and seal the light source 3 at the bottom of the third mounting cavity 113. This can protect the light source, especially when the first housing 1 is disassembled and assembled, the isolated and sealed light source will not be damaged.

[0059] In other embodiments, the fixing member 41 can also be other structures, such as a protrusion block or other structures provided on the inner sidewall of the third mounting cavity 113, which can also achieve the limiting and fixing of the transmission mirror 4.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 5 In this embodiment, the transmission mirror 4 is an outwardly convex transmission mirror, such as a spherical mirror with two symmetrical outward convex surfaces. The transmission mirror 4 has the function of focusing light, which can concentrate the divergent light emitted by the light source 3 and then irradiate the flame simulation component 2, thereby increasing the concentration of light on the flame simulation component 2.

[0061] The flame simulator 2 is located at the focal point of the light path emitted by the transmission mirror 4. Preferably, the middle position of the first reflective surface 211 and the second reflective surface 212 of the flame simulator 2 is located at the focal point of the light path emitted by the transmission mirror 4, which can maximize the focusing of the light emitted by the light source 3 onto the flame simulator 2 and improve the brightness of the flame simulator 2's external illumination. Of course, other positions of the first reflective surface 211 and the second reflective surface 212 of the flame simulator 2 located at the focal point of the light path emitted by the transmission mirror 4 can also concentrate the light emitted by the light source 3 onto the flame simulator 2 and improve the brightness of the flame simulator 2's external illumination.

[0062] In this embodiment, the transmission mirror 4 is preferably a convex spherical mirror. The convex spherical mirror structure can illuminate the flame simulator 2 from the light source 3 in a 360° direction. It can simultaneously illuminate the first reflective surface 211 and the second reflective surface 212. Even when the flame simulator 2 rotates and swings, it can still ensure that the light is simultaneously illuminated on the first reflective surface 211 and the second reflective surface 212. This configuration not only ensures concentrated illumination of the flame simulator 2 from both sides, but also allows for better simulation by coordinating with the rotation and swing of the flame simulator 2.

[0063] In other embodiments, the transmission mirror 4 can also be a convex curved mirror with a cylindrical surface structure. This curved mirror can direct the light emitted by the light source 3 from the flame simulator 2 at a 180° angle onto the flame simulator 2. When the central axis of the curved mirror is located on the central surface of the flame simulator 2 (the surface between the first reflective surface 211 and the second reflective surface 212), the curved mirror can simultaneously direct the light emitted by the light source 3 onto both the first reflective surface 211 and the second reflective surface 212. In this structure, the flame simulator 2 is relatively fixed and can swing, but cannot rotate along the axial direction, thus ensuring concentrated illumination from both sides of the flame simulator 2.

[0064] In this embodiment, the flame simulator 2, the transmission mirror 4, and the light source 3 are aligned vertically along a central axis, with the transmission mirror 4 positioned between the flame simulator 2 and the light source 3. This alignment along a straight line allows the transmission mirror 4 to be positioned in the center of the flame simulator 2, which is more conducive to improving the concentration of light received by the flame simulator 2.

[0065] In other embodiments, the flame simulator 2, the light source 3, and the transmission mirror 4 can also be slightly offset and aligned on a central axis, which can also improve the concentration of light received by the flame simulator 2.

[0066] In this embodiment, the electronic candle with concentrated light is equipped with a transmission mirror 4. The light source 3 illuminates the flame simulator 2 through the transmission mirror 4. The transmission mirror 4 acts as a light-focusing element, concentrating the light emitted by the light source 3 onto the flame simulator 2, thereby increasing the light concentration on the flame simulator 2. The flame simulator 2 can then transmit higher intensity light for external illumination, resulting in better lighting effects. Furthermore, the focusing effect of the transmission mirror 4 can also form a light spot on the flame simulator 2, making the flame simulator 2 more realistic and improving the simulation of the electronic candle.

[0067] In one embodiment, the flame simulator 2, the light source 3, and the transmission mirror 4 can also be installed in the same mounting cavity. The transmission mirror 4 can also focus and transmit the light emitted by the light source 3 onto the flame simulator 2, thereby increasing the external illumination brightness of the flame simulator 2.

[0068] Please refer to Figure 2 In one embodiment, the electronic candle further includes a random drive component 5, which is a magnetic drive mechanism. The random drive component 5 is used to drive the flame simulation component 2 to swing randomly, so as to improve the realism of driving the flame simulation component 2 and make it closer to the dynamic flame of a traditional candle, thereby enhancing the visual appeal of the electronic candle.

[0069] The mounting cavity 11 also includes a second mounting cavity 112, and the housing 1 also includes a rolling cavity 15. The first mounting cavity 111, the second mounting cavity 112, the third mounting cavity 113, and the rolling cavity 15 are independent of each other. The second mounting cavity 112 and the rolling cavity 15 are both located within the second housing 13.

[0070] The random drive assembly 5 includes an electromagnetic drive 51, a magnetic rolling element 52, and a magnetic follower 53. The electromagnetic drive 51 is installed in the mounting cavity 11, and the magnetic rolling element 52 is installed in the rolling cavity 15, allowing the magnetic rolling element 52 to roll within the rolling cavity 15. The magnetic follower 53 is connected to the end of the connection portion 22 of the flame simulator 2 away from the flame portion 21, and the magnetic follower 53 and the flame simulator 2 are installed as a single unit. The magnetic follower 53 is located in the lower part of the first mounting cavity 111. The electromagnetic drive 51 generates a magnetic field using electromagnetic methods to drive the magnetic rolling element 52 to roll randomly within the rolling cavity 15. The magnetic rolling element 52 and the magnetic follower 53 have the same or different magnetic properties, and there is a magnetic attraction or repulsion between them. When the magnetic rolling element 52 is driven to roll, its rolling motion can drive the magnetic follower 53 to move together through magnetic force, thereby causing the flame simulator 2 to swing randomly.

[0071] The electromagnetic drive component 51 is installed in the second mounting cavity 112. The electromagnetic drive component 51 and the flame simulation component 2 are installed in different cavities and are independent of each other. This can avoid the heat generated by the flame simulation component 2 from affecting the electromagnetic drive component 51 and improve the service life of the electronic candle.

[0072] The electromagnetic drive unit 51 includes a circuit board 511 and an electromagnetic coil 512. The circuit board 511 is electrically connected to the electromagnetic coil 512. The circuit board 511 is used to control the electromagnetic coil 512 to generate a magnetic field. One or more driving methods can be preset in the circuit board 511, including an irregular random driving method to control the electromagnetic coil 512 to drive the magnetic rolling element 52 to move irregularly and randomly within the rolling cavity 15. Of course, the circuit board 511 can also be equipped with a regular driving method to control the electromagnetic coil 512 to drive the magnetic rolling element 52 to move regularly within the rolling cavity 15.

[0073] In other embodiments, the electronic candle further includes a mechanical drive mechanism, which may include a worm gear assembly or a multi-link assembly, etc., for directly driving the oscillation of the flame simulator 2. The mechanical drive mechanism can be installed within the mounting cavity where the flame simulator 2 is located.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the electronic candle is mounted vertically upwards on a lamp holder.

[0075] In this embodiment, the first mounting cavity 111 is located above the third mounting cavity 113, and the flame simulator 2 is mounted on the top of the electronic candle. The top-mounted flame simulator 2 is more conducive to upward illumination. The outer wall of the first mounting cavity 111 is transparent, and the surrounding area of ​​the first mounting cavity 111 is also transparent, allowing light emitted from the light source 3 to be transmitted through the transmission mirror 4 into the first mounting cavity 111 and onto the flame simulator 2. The transparent surrounding area of ​​the first mounting cavity 111 also allows the flame simulator 2 to illuminate outwards from all directions.

[0076] In this structure, the flame simulator support 23 is a transparent structure, or the flame simulator support 23 has a hollow through hole or opening, so that the light transmitted by the transmission mirror 4 can pass through the flame simulator support 23 and irradiate the flame simulator 2.

[0077] The bottom outer side of the housing 1 may be provided with a connector 14, which is used to install the electronic candle vertically upward on the lamp holder. This structure allows the electronic candle to be mounted on a table or other support or on a wall.

[0078] In one embodiment, the upper outer wall of the first mounting cavity 111 can also be configured as a transparent structure so that the flame simulation element 2 can directly illuminate the outside with light.

[0079] In one embodiment, the electronic candle can also be a vertically suspended mounting structure. The top outer side of the housing 1 has a connector 14 for suspending the electronic candle on an inverted lamp holder. The connector 14 may have a threaded connection structure and an electrical contact point, which can be electrically connected to a circuit board via a cable or other structure. When the connector 14 is connected to the lamp holder, both physical and electrical connections are achieved. This type of electronic candle can be mounted on a ceiling or wall.

[0080] In this structure, the first mounting cavity 111 is located below the third mounting cavity 113, and the flame simulator 2 is mounted at the bottom of the electronic candle. The bottom-mounted flame simulator 2 is more advantageous for downward illumination. The outer wall and perimeter of the first mounting cavity 111 are transparent, allowing light emitted from the light source 3 to pass through the transmission mirror 4 into the first mounting cavity 111 and illuminate the flame simulator 2. The transparent perimeter of the first mounting cavity 111 also allows the flame simulator 2 to illuminate outwards from all directions.

[0081] In one embodiment, the lower end of the outer wall of the first mounting cavity 111 can also be configured as a transparent structure so that the flame simulation element 2 can directly illuminate the outside with light downwards.

[0082] In one embodiment, the connector 14 may also be provided with a physical connection structure such as a snap-fit ​​structure or a magnetic structure to fix the connector 14 to the lamp holder.

[0083] Preferably, the connector 14 is the same size and model as other conventional lamps, so that the electronic candle can be directly installed on the socket of conventional lamps, thus expanding the application scenarios of the electronic candle.

[0084] In one embodiment, the connector 14 can also be disposed on the side of the housing 1, and the connector 14 and the housing 1 form an L-shaped inverted T-shaped structure, which can also realize the physical installation and electrical connection of the electronic candle.

[0085] 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 in that, include: The housing has a mounting cavity; A flame simulator is installed inside the mounting cavity; A light source, installed inside the mounting cavity, is used to emit light; A transmission mirror is installed inside the mounting cavity. The transmission mirror has a convex lens structure and is located in the optical path of the light emitted by the light source. The transmission mirror is used to transmit and focus the light emitted by the light source onto the flame simulator.

2. The electronic candle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission mirror is located between the light source and the flame simulator, with the light source facing the flame simulator.

3. The electronic candle as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The focal point of the light transmitted by the transmission mirror is located on the flame simulator.

4. The electronic candle as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The flame simulator includes a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface facing away from each other. Both the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface are located on the optical path through which the light is transmitted by the transmission mirror. The transmission mirror is used to transmit and focus the light emitted by the light source onto the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface of the flame simulator.

5. The electronic candle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The mounting cavity includes a first mounting cavity and a third mounting cavity. The flame simulation component is located in the first mounting cavity, and the light source and the transmission mirror are located in the third mounting cavity. A transparent partition or through hole is provided between the first mounting cavity and the third mounting cavity.

6. The electronic candle as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The housing consists of a first housing and a second housing distributed along the length of the electronic candle. The first housing has a first mounting cavity, and the second housing has a third mounting cavity. The third mounting cavity has an opening, and the first housing is installed at the opening of the third mounting cavity and seals the opening.

7. The electronic candle as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The light source is located at the bottom of the third mounting cavity, the transmission mirror is located in the middle of the third mounting cavity, and the transmission mirror seals the light source at the bottom of the third mounting cavity.

8. The electronic candle as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The third mounting cavity is provided with a light source mounting base, the light source is mounted on the light source mounting base, and the light source mounting base is a heat-conducting structure.

9. The electronic candle as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The light source mounting base has a mounting step in the middle, and the transmission mirror is mounted on the mounting step; the third mounting cavity is also provided with a fixing member, which fixes the transmission mirror to the mounting step.

10. The electronic candle as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first housing and the second housing are detachably connected.

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