An electronic candle

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electronic candle, include: casing, flame simulation spare, install in casing, and flame simulation spare includes flame piece, and wick simulation spare, install in casing, and fix in the lower extreme of flame piece, and wick simulation spare is not reflection or weak reflection structure. Due to the lower extreme of flame simulation spare is provided with wick simulation spare, and wick simulation spare is not reflection or weak reflection structure, when flame simulation spare is illuminated by light, wick simulation spare does not reflect light or reflect smaller light, when the user looks from the outside, wick simulation spare presents black or dark color relative to flame simulation spare, which is same or similar to the black color presented by the burning part of wick when the candle burns, so that the electronic candle can not only imitate the flame when the candle burns, but also imitate the black wick below the flame when the candle burns, making the electronic candle more realistic and having better visual effect.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] 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. Electronic candles that simulate real fire, because their light-emitting devices mimic the burning pattern of traditional mineral candles, can create a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, promoting relaxation and making them very popular. More and more people are choosing them as decorative items.

[0003] Currently, people's attention to electronic candles is focused on the simulation of the candle flame, but not on the simulation of the candle wick. As a result, the simulation of electronic candles is generally not very good, and there is still a lot of room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides an electronic candle to solve the problem of low simulation of electronic candles.

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

[0006] case;

[0007] A flame simulator, mounted on the housing, the flame simulator including a flame section; and

[0008] A lamp wick simulator is installed on the housing and fixed to the lower end of the flame section. The lamp wick simulator is a non-reflective or weakly reflective structure.

[0009] In one embodiment, the lamp wick simulator is made of a black material, or the outer surface of the lamp wick simulator is covered with a black layer.

[0010] In one embodiment, the flame simulator is a cylindrical, spherical, or drum-shaped structure.

[0011] In one embodiment, the lower end of the flame portion is provided with a groove, and part or all of the lamp wick simulation component is located within the groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the flame simulator further includes a connecting part, which is a screw-like structure. The connecting part is movably connected to the housing, and one end of the connecting part is fixedly connected to the lower end of the flame part. The wick simulator has a through hole, and the connecting part passes through the through hole.

[0013] In one embodiment, the device further includes a driving assembly, which includes an electromagnetic driving element, and the flame simulation element further includes a magnetic follower. The end of the connecting portion away from the flame portion is connected to the magnetic follower. The electromagnetic driving element is used to electromagnetically drive the flame portion to oscillate via the magnetic follower.

[0014] In one embodiment, the device further includes a flame simulator bracket, which is mounted on the housing, and the connecting portion of the flame simulator bracket is oscillatingly connected to the flame simulator bracket; the lamp wick simulator is located between the flame simulator and the flame simulator bracket.

[0015] In one embodiment, the housing has a first mounting cavity, the flame simulator bracket divides the first mounting cavity into a first upper mounting cavity and a first lower mounting cavity, the flame part and the wick simulator are located in the first upper mounting cavity, and the magnetic follower is located in the first lower mounting cavity.

[0016] In one embodiment, a light source is further included, which is installed inside the housing. The flame simulator has a light-reflecting surface, and the light source is used to emit light to illuminate the light-reflecting surface to simulate the flame simulator emitting light.

[0017] In one embodiment, the housing is further provided with a third mounting cavity, the light source is mounted in the third mounting cavity, and a light-transmitting wall is provided between the third mounting cavity and the first mounting cavity.

[0018] According to the above embodiment, the electronic candle that can simulate a lamp wick has a lamp wick simulation component at the lower end of the flame simulation component. The lamp wick simulation component is a non-reflective or weakly reflective structure. When the flame simulation component is lit by light, the lamp wick simulation component does not reflect light or reflects very little light. When viewed from the outside, the lamp wick simulation component appears black or dark relative to the flame simulation component. This is the same as or similar to the black appearance of the burning part of the wick when the candle is burning. This allows the electronic candle to not only imitate the flame when the candle is burning, but also to imitate the black wick below the flame when the candle is burning, making the electronic candle more realistic and with a better visual effect. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic candle in one embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an axial cross-sectional view of an electronic candle in one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial axial cross-sectional view of an electronic candle in one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4An exploded view of a simulated flame section and wick in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic candle in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 This is an axial cross-sectional view of an electronic candle in one embodiment;

[0025] The accompanying diagram is labeled as follows:

[0026] 1-Housing, 11-First mounting cavity, 111-First upper mounting cavity, 112-First lower mounting cavity, 12-Second mounting cavity, 13-Third mounting cavity, 14-Flame simulation component bracket, 141-Mounting hole, 15-Connector;

[0027] 2-Flame simulation component, 21-Flame part, 211-Groove, 22-Connecting part, 23-Magnetic follower;

[0028] 3-Drive assembly, 31-Electromagnetic drive component, 311-Circuit board, 312-Electromagnetic coil, 32-Magnetic rolling component;

[0029] 4-Light source;

[0030] 5-Lamp wick simulation component, 51-Through hole;

[0031] 6-Reflector. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] In one embodiment, an electronic candle is provided, specifically an electronic candle that can simulate a lamp wick. The electronic candle is provided with a flame simulation component and a wick simulation component. This electronic candle can not only imitate the flame when a candle is burning, but also imitate the black wick below the flame when a candle is burning, making the electronic candle more realistic and with a better visual effect.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The electronic candle that can simulate a lamp wick in this embodiment mainly includes a shell 1, a flame simulation component 2, and a lamp wick simulation component 5.

[0037] 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, for example, designed as a disposable product. A one-piece structure 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 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.

[0038] The housing 1 has at least one first mounting cavity 11. The first mounting cavity 11 can be a sealed cavity, within which the flame simulator 2 and the lamp wick simulator 5 are mounted. The flame simulator 2 and the lamp wick simulator 5 are entirely located within the first mounting cavity 11, and the housing 1 provides physical isolation and protection for the flame simulator 2 and the lamp wick simulator 5. Since the flame simulator 2 and the lamp wick simulator 5 are entirely located within the first mounting cavity 11, when a light source illuminates the flame simulator 2 to create a simulation effect, the sidewall of the first mounting cavity 11 can provide a certain degree of reflection, allowing more light to reach the flame simulator 2 and increasing its brightness.

[0039] In other embodiments, the first mounting cavity 11 may also be an open cavity; or the flame simulator 2 and the wick simulator 5 may be mounted on the outside of the housing 1, thereby simulating the flame and wick of a candle.

[0040] In this embodiment, all or part of the outer wall of the first mounting cavity 11 is a transparent structure, such as transparent glass or transparent plastic, so that the outer wall of the first mounting cavity 11 forms a light-transmitting structure, and the light reflected or reflected by the flame part 21 can illuminate the outside of the electronic candle. The user can observe the light emitted by the flame part 21 through the transparent shell.

[0041] In other embodiments, a portion of the outer wall of the first mounting cavity 11 is transparent or semi-transparent. For example, the outer wall of the first mounting cavity 11 may have a transparent window, while other portions of the outer wall of the first mounting cavity 11 may be opaque. The transparent window may be annular and its height may be greater than the height of the flame portion 21. This portion of the transparent or translucent outer wall may also display the luminous flame portion 21.

[0042] In this embodiment, the flame simulation component 2 includes a flame part 21, a connecting part 22, and a magnetic follower 23. The flame part 21, the connecting part 22, and the magnetic follower 23 are connected in sequence, and the connecting part 22 is movably connected to the housing 1.

[0043] The wick simulator 5 is mounted on the connecting part 22 and located at the lower end of the flame part 21. Preferably, the lower end of the flame part 21 has a groove 211, and part of the wick simulator 5 is located within the groove 211, or the entire wick simulator 5 is located within the groove 211, allowing part or all of the wick simulator 5 to extend into the interior of the flame part 21. This simulates the wick being located within the flame, resulting in a better simulation effect. The flame part 21 has a sheet-like flame-shaped structure, which can simulate the flame shape of a real candle.

[0044] In other embodiments, the wick simulator 5 is located at the lower end of the flame part 21, and the wick simulator 5 abuts against the lower end of the flame part 21, which can simulate the presence of a wick below the flame and achieve a certain simulation effect.

[0045] In this embodiment, the wick simulator 5 is a non-reflective or weakly reflective structure. For example, the wick simulator 5 can be made of black material, such as black plastic or black glass. Alternatively, the surface of the wick simulator 5 can be a rough surface with diffuse reflection. The wick simulator 5 is black and has a diffuse reflective surface, exhibiting non-reflective or weakly reflective properties. When the flame part 21 is illuminated, the wick simulator 5 does not reflect light or reflects only a small amount of light, making it appear black or dark. This closely resembles the black wick beneath the flame when a candle burns, thus mimicking the candle wick with high realism.

[0046] In other embodiments, the outer surface of the wick simulator 5 is covered with a black layer, which also has non-reflective or weakly reflective properties, and can imitate the wick of a candle.

[0047] In other embodiments, the wick simulator 5 can also be close to black, such as grayish-black, and can also mimic the wick of a candle.

[0048] In this embodiment, the wick simulator 5 can be cylindrical, spherical, or drum-shaped to mimic a lamp wick; the wick simulator 5 can also be other shapes that mimic the shape and structure of a lamp wick. The outer diameter of the wick simulator 5 is smaller than the width of the flame portion 21, and the ratio of the outer diameter of the wick simulator 5 to the width of the flame portion 21 is the same as or similar to the size ratio of the flame and wick on the candle, so that the combination of the flame portion 21 and the wick simulator 5 of this electronic candle has higher simulation and is closer to the real candle flame and wick.

[0049] The area where the lamp wick simulator 5 connects and contacts the flame part 21 is a hemispherical structure, so that the flame part 21 can swing in any direction along the hemispherical structure of the lamp wick simulator 5, giving the flame part 21 a greater degree of freedom of swing, and improving the degree of freedom of swing of the flame part 21 and the randomness of the swing of the flame part 21.

[0050] The lamp wick simulator 5 has a through hole 51. The connecting part 22 is a rod-shaped structure. One end of the connecting part 22 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the flame part 21, and the other end of the connecting part 22 is fixedly connected to the magnetic follower 23. The connecting part 22 passes through the through hole 51 of the lamp wick simulator 5 and limits the lamp wick simulator 5. The lamp wick simulator 5 can be fixed to the connecting part 22 by snap-fit ​​or adhesive, or it can be fixed to the flame part 21 by snap-fit ​​or adhesive.

[0051] In other embodiments, the wick simulator 5 may be provided with other connection structures, such as a slot with a radial opening, or the wick simulator 5 may be mounted on the connecting part 22.

[0052] In this embodiment, the connecting part 22 is a screw-like structure, which can lengthen the distance between the flame part 21 and the magnetic follower 23, forming a longer lever arm, and can drive the flame part 21 to swing with a smaller applied force.

[0053] In other embodiments, the connecting part 22 may also be of other structures, such as a sheet-like or plate-like structure, which may also serve to connect and transmit the swinging force, so as to movably install the flame part 21 and drive the movement of the flame part 21.

[0054] In this embodiment, the electronic candle also includes a driving component 3, which is an electromagnetic driving mechanism. The driving component 3 can drive the magnetic follower 23 to swing in an electromagnetic manner, thereby driving the flame part 21 to swing.

[0055] In other embodiments, the flame simulation component 2 may also include only the flame part 21 and the connecting part 22, and the driving component 3 is a mechanical driving structure. The driving component 3 is directly connected to the connecting part 22, and the driving component 3 drives the flame part 21 to move in a mechanical way.

[0056] In this embodiment, the housing 1 is further provided with a second mounting cavity 12, and the drive assembly 3 is installed in the second mounting cavity 12, that is, the drive assembly 3 is installed on the outside of the first mounting cavity 11. This allows the first mounting cavity 11 to have a smaller spatial structure to meet the installation of the flame simulation component 2, reducing the complexity of the first mounting cavity 11, which is conducive to the miniaturization and structural simplification of the first mounting cavity 11, reducing the filling amount of liquid medium, and facilitating installation and sealing. At the same time, the drive assembly 3 requires electric drive when working. Isolating the drive assembly 3 from the liquid medium can avoid the risk of short circuits and other failures in the drive assembly 3.

[0057] In other embodiments, the drive assembly 3 may also be installed in other cavities or partially located on the outside of the housing 1, or the drive assembly 3 may be installed on the outside of the first mounting cavity 11 to achieve isolation between the drive assembly 3 and the liquid medium.

[0058] In other embodiments, the entire or part of the drive assembly 3 may also be installed in the first mounting cavity 11. For example, the drive assembly 3 may be a mechanical drive mechanism, and the transmission arm of the drive assembly 3 or the entire drive assembly 3 may be located in the first mounting cavity 11 and connected to the connecting part 22, thereby enabling the drive of the flame simulation component 2.

[0059] In this embodiment, the flame simulator 2 is oscillatingly mounted within the first mounting cavity 11. The flame simulator 2 can be oscillatingly connected to the housing 1 via the connecting part 22, similar to a universal joint connection between the connecting part 22 and the housing 1. The flame simulator 2 can be set to oscillate within a 360° range, meaning the flame part 21 can oscillate and rotate. This configuration allows the light-reflecting surface of the flame part 21 to oscillate to different orientations, such that initially, the two light-reflecting surfaces of the flame part 21 face forward and backward, but after oscillation, they face left and right. The oscillating configuration of the flame simulator 2 allows the drive assembly 3 to drive the flame simulator 2, resulting in an oscillating motion. This oscillating motion of the flame simulator 2 better drives the flexible movement of the flame part 21, more closely resembling the swaying state of a real flame.

[0060] In other embodiments, the flame simulator 2 can only perform oscillation activities. For example, the two light-reflecting surfaces of the flame part 21 are oriented to the front and rear. After subsequent oscillation, the two light-reflecting surfaces of the flame part 21 only oscillate in the front and rear pitch states. When the electronic candle with this structure emits light in a fixed direction, this structure can also form a good simulation effect.

[0061] In this embodiment, a wick simulation component 5 is provided at the lower end of the flame simulation component 2. The wick simulation component 5 is a non-reflective or weakly reflective structure. When the flame simulation component 2 is lit by light, the wick simulation component 5 does not reflect light or reflects very little light. When viewed from the outside, the wick simulation component 5 appears black or dark relative to the flame simulation component 2. This is the same as or similar to the black appearance of the burning part of a candle wick. This allows the electronic candle to not only imitate the flame when a candle is burning, but also to imitate the black wick below the flame when a candle is burning, making the electronic candle more realistic and with a better visual effect.

[0062] In one embodiment, a flame simulator bracket 14 is installed in the first mounting cavity 11. The flame simulator bracket 14 is suspended in the first mounting cavity 11, for example, the flame simulator bracket 14 is a mounting plate. The flame simulator bracket 14 divides the first mounting cavity 11 into an upper part and a lower part, and the first mounting cavity 11 is divided into a first upper mounting cavity 111 and a first lower mounting cavity 112. The flame simulator bracket 14 may have a mounting hole 141 in the middle. The connecting part 22 of the flame simulator 2 passes through and is installed in the mounting hole 141 of the flame simulator bracket 14. The upper end of the connecting part 22 is located in the first upper mounting cavity 111 of the upper part of the first mounting cavity 11, and the lower end of the connecting part 22 is located in the first lower mounting cavity 112 of the lower part of the first mounting cavity 11. The flame part 21 is mounted on the upper end of the connecting part 22. The flame part 21 and the wick simulation component 5 are located in the first upper mounting cavity 111 of the upper part of the first mounting cavity 11, and the magnetic follower 23 is located in the first lower mounting cavity 112 of the lower part of the first mounting cavity 11. The connecting part 22 can be limited and swing-connected with the flame simulation component support 14 through a limiting component or other structure, so that the flame part 21 can swing relative to the flame simulation component support 14 through the connecting part 22.

[0063] The wick simulator 5 is located between the flame part 21 and the flame simulator bracket 14. The wick simulator 5 can be movably connected to the connecting part 22 and is clamped and fixed by the flame part 21 and the flame simulator bracket 14. The wick simulator 5 can also be fixedly connected to the flame part 21 or the connecting part 22, or the wick simulator 5 can be fixedly connected to the flame simulator bracket 14.

[0064] In one embodiment, the driving component 3 includes an electromagnetic driving element 31 and a magnetic rolling element 32. The electromagnetic driving element 31 drives the magnetic rolling element 32 to roll, and the magnetic rolling element 32 then magnetically drives the magnetic follower 23 to move. The electromagnetic driving element 31 includes a circuit board 311 and an electromagnetic coil 312. The circuit board 311 is electrically connected to the electromagnetic coil 312. The circuit board 311 is used to control the electromagnetic coil 312 to generate a magnetic field. One or more driving methods can be preset in the circuit board 311, which may include an irregular random driving method to control the electromagnetic coil 312 to drive the magnetic rolling element 32 to move irregularly and randomly in the cavity. Of course, the circuit board 311 may also be provided with a regular driving method to control the electromagnetic coil 312 to drive the magnetic rolling element 32 to move regularly in the cavity.

[0065] The housing 1 has a second mounting cavity 12, which can be divided into two independent chambers. The electromagnetic drive 31 is installed in one chamber of the second mounting cavity 12, and the magnetic rolling element 32 is installed in the other chamber. The magnetic rolling element 32 is independently installed in one chamber, preventing fluids or air from other chambers from entering the chamber containing the magnetic rolling element 32. This avoids interference from external media, ensuring the rolling of the magnetic rolling element 32, especially its random rolling.

[0066] The magnetic rolling element 32 can be a magnetic block, and it can be driven to roll by a magnetic field. Preferably, the magnetic rolling element 32 has a ball bearing structure. This ball bearing structure allows the magnetic rolling element 32 to roll in any direction, giving it greater rolling freedom and enabling more random motion. This, in turn, allows for more random oscillation of the flame simulator 2, further improving its simulation accuracy.

[0067] In other embodiments, the magnetic rolling element 32 can also be of other structures, such as cylindrical, rugby ball-shaped, etc. Under the action of a magnetic field, it can also be driven to roll randomly, thereby causing the flame simulation element 2 to swing randomly.

[0068] In this embodiment, the magnetic follower 23 is installed at the lower end of the connecting portion 22 of the flame simulation component 2. The magnetic follower 23 can be a sheet-like, block-like, or spherical structure, and can be of any shape. The magnetic follower 23 is suspended in the air, and there is a certain magnetic attraction or repulsion between the magnetic follower 23 and the magnetic rolling component 32. The random rolling of the magnetic rolling component 32 can cause the magnetic follower 23 to swing randomly. The magnetic follower 23 and the flame part 21 are located at opposite ends of the connecting portion 22. After the magnetic follower 23 is driven to swing randomly, it causes the flame part 21 to swing randomly in the opposite direction. The magnetic follower 23 has a certain weight, so that when the magnetic follower 23 is in a stationary state, the flame part 21 can be kept in a stable, non-swinging state, which can meet the usage requirements of certain scenarios.

[0069] In other embodiments, the driving component 3 may also include only the electromagnetic driving element 31, and the magnetic follower 23 is an electromagnetically driven component. The magnetic follower 23 is within the magnetic field driving range of the electromagnetic driving element 31, and the electromagnetic driving element 31 directly drives the magnetic follower 23 to move randomly. In this structure, the magnetic rolling element 32 is omitted, which can still achieve random driving of the flame simulation element 2 to swing, and can also allow the flexible flame simulation element 2 to form a certain simulated swing.

[0070] In other embodiments, the drive assembly 3 can also be a mechanical drive mechanism. The drive assembly 3 includes a drive motor, a gear transmission assembly, and / or a linkage transmission assembly. The drive motor is rotatably connected to the connection portion 22 of the flame simulator 2 via the gear transmission assembly and / or linkage transmission assembly, and the drive motor can drive the flame simulator 2 to swing. Using a mechanical drive mechanism, the drive assembly 3 can drive the movement of the flame simulator 2, and can also cause the flexible flame part 21 to move irregularly, achieving a simulation effect. With a mechanical drive mechanism, the flame simulator 2 may not include the magnetic follower 23.

[0071] In one embodiment, the flame simulator 2 may consist only of a flame section 21, with the lower end of the flame section 21 fixed to a structure such as a mounting plate or mounting bracket, and a wick simulator 5 disposed at the lower end of the flame section 21. This structure, while providing a fixed flame for the electronic candle, still mimics the flame and wick of an electronic candle.

[0072] In one embodiment, the electronic candle further includes a light source 4 and a reflector 6. The housing 1 also has a third mounting cavity 13, in which the light source 4 and the reflector 6 are mounted. The light source 4 can be an LED light source or other light-emitting light source. The light source 4 can be a fixed color light source or a color-changing light source.

[0073] The third mounting cavity 13 is arranged adjacent to the first mounting cavity 11, and a light-transmitting wall, such as a transparent window, is provided between them, so that the light emitted by the light source in the third mounting cavity 13 can illuminate the flame part 21 in the first mounting cavity 11. A light-transmitting hole may also be provided between the third mounting cavity 13 and the first mounting cavity 11. The flame part 21 has a sheet-like structure and two opposite light-reflecting surfaces. To improve the reflection effect, the two light-reflecting surfaces of the flame part 21 can be metal mirrors or coated with a light-reflecting layer. The wick simulation component 5 has a non-reflective or weakly reflective structure. The light emitted by the light source 4 is not reflected or is reflected very little by the wick simulation component 5. When observed from the outside, the wick simulation component 5 appears black or has a suggestive structure to simulate the effect of a candle wick.

[0074] Installing the light source 4 on the outside of the first mounting cavity 11 simplifies and reduces the size of the first mounting cavity 11, making it easier to inject liquid and seal the first mounting cavity 11. If there is a liquid medium in the first mounting cavity 11, the light source 4 can be isolated from the liquid medium, forming an isolation protection for the light source 4 and avoiding the risk of short circuits and other failures.

[0075] The light source 4 can directly send light to the flame part 21, or the light source 4 can send light to the flame part 21 through the reflector 6. Both methods can illuminate the flame part 21 to simulate the flame part 21 emitting light, and thus simulate the burning of a candle.

[0076] The reflector 6 is located in the light path of the light source 4, while the flame simulator is located at the focal point of the reflection of the reflector 6. The light source 4 indirectly illuminates the flame simulator 2 through the reflector 6. The reflector 6 not only changes the path of the light, allowing the light source 4 to be placed in a more convenient installation position, simplifying and facilitating the installation of the light source 4, but also acts as a light-focusing device, concentrating the light emitted by the light source 4 onto the flame simulator 2, increasing the light concentration of the flame simulator 2. The flame simulator 2 can reflect higher intensity light for external lighting, resulting in better lighting effects.

[0077] The reflector 6 can be set as a spherical mirror or a cylindrical mirror. The reflector 6 can simultaneously illuminate the first and second flame surfaces of the flame simulator, achieving 360-degree or 180-degree illumination of the flame simulator. This allows a single light source 4 to simultaneously illuminate both sides of the flame simulator, resulting in better lighting effects.

[0078] Preferably, the reflector 6 is a spherical mirror, which can illuminate the flame simulator 2 from 360 degrees, so that the flame simulator 2 can be illuminated in any swing position.

[0079] In other embodiments, the light source 4 may also be installed inside the first mounting cavity 11, and the outer side of the light source 4 may be provided with a waterproof structure such as a transparent cover, which can also isolate and protect the light source 4.

[0080] In other embodiments, the light source 4 may not be provided. Instead, LED beads or other light-emitting elements may be provided on both sides of the flame section 21. For example, flexible circuit boards or flexible circuit strips may be provided on both sides of the flame section 21, and light-emitting beads may be assembled on the flexible circuit boards or flexible circuit strips. This can also achieve illumination of the flame section 21 to simulate the burning of a candle. The wick simulation component 5 has a non-reflective or weakly reflective structure. The light emitted by the flame section 21 will not be reflected or will be reflected very little by the wick simulation component 5. When observed by the user from the outside, the wick simulation component 5 appears black or has a suggestive structure to present the effect of imitating a candle wick.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, a connector 15 is provided on the top outer side of the housing 1. The connector 15 is used to suspend and install the electronic candle on an inverted lamp holder. The connector 15 may have a threaded connection structure, and the connector 15 also has an electrical contact point, which can be electrically connected to the circuit board 311 through a cable or other structure. The first mounting cavity 11 is located at the bottom of the housing 1. When the connector 15 is connected to the lamp holder, both physical and electrical connections can be achieved. This structure allows the electronic candle to be installed on a ceiling or wall.

[0082] In one embodiment, the connector 15 may also be provided with a physical connection structure such as a snap-fit ​​structure or a magnetic structure to fix the connector 15 to the lamp holder.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, an electronic candle is provided. The difference between this electronic candle and the electronic candle in the above embodiment is that the electronic candle in this embodiment is used to be installed vertically upward on a lamp holder.

[0084] In this embodiment, the first mounting cavity 11 is located at the top of the housing 1, and the connector 15 is installed on the bottom outer side of the housing 1. When the connector 15 is connected to the lamp holder, both physical and electrical connections can be achieved. This structure allows the electronic candle to be mounted on a table, bottom surface, or wall.

[0085] The bottom outer side of the housing 1 may be provided with a connector 15, 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.

[0086] In one embodiment, the connector 15 is the same size 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.

[0087] In one embodiment, the connector 15 can also be disposed on the side of the housing 1, and the connector 15 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.

[0088] 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: case; A flame simulator is mounted on the housing, the flame simulator including a flame section; as well as A lamp wick simulator is installed on the housing and fixed to the lower end of the flame section. The lamp wick simulator is a non-reflective or weakly reflective structure.

2. The electronic candle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lamp wick simulator is made of black material, or the outer surface of the lamp wick simulator is covered with a black layer.

3. The electronic candle as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The flame simulation component is cylindrical, spherical, or drum-shaped.

4. The electronic candle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the flame section is provided with a groove, and part or all of the lamp wick simulation component is located in the groove.

5. The electronic candle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flame simulation component also includes a connecting part, which is a screw-shaped structure. The connecting part is movably connected to the housing. One end of the connecting part is fixedly connected to the lower end of the flame part. The wick simulation component has a through hole, and the connecting part passes through the through hole.

6. The electronic candle as described in claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a drive assembly, which includes an electromagnetic drive component, and the flame simulation component further includes a magnetic follower component. The end of the connecting portion away from the flame portion is connected to the magnetic follower component. The electromagnetic drive component is used to electromagnetically drive the flame portion to swing through the magnetic follower component.

7. The electronic candle as described in claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a flame simulation component bracket, which is installed on the housing, and the connecting part of the flame simulation component bracket is oscillatingly connected to the flame simulation component bracket; the lamp wick simulation component is located between the flame simulation component and the flame simulation component bracket.

8. The electronic candle as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The housing has a first mounting cavity, and the flame simulation component bracket divides the first mounting cavity into a first upper mounting cavity and a first lower mounting cavity. The flame part and the wick simulation component are located in the first upper mounting cavity, and the magnetic follower is located in the first lower mounting cavity.

9. The electronic candle as described in claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a light source, which is installed inside the housing. The flame simulator has a light-reflecting surface, and the light source is used to emit light to illuminate the light-reflecting surface to simulate the flame simulator emitting light.

10. The electronic candle as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The housing also has a third mounting cavity, in which the light source is mounted. The third mounting cavity and the first mounting cavity are separated by a light-transmitting wall.

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