Decorative object resembling a Schwibbogen (candle arch) with a laser- or print-processed stone slab.
The use of laser-processed stone slabs in candle arches allows for detailed and reproducible motifs, overcoming the limitations of mechanical processing to achieve high-contrast decorative effects in mass-produced stone candle arches.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing stone candle arches lack the ability to produce intricate and detailed motifs due to the limitations of mechanical processing methods, limiting them to large-scale and rough designs, and traditional methods fail to reproduce finely crafted motifs adequately.
A candle arch-like decorative object using a stone slab processed with laser engraving or printing to create detailed motifs, combined with lighting to enhance the decorative effect.
Enables economical mass production of stone candle arches with high detail and variety of motifs, achieving a high-contrast decorative effect.
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Abstract
Description
State of the art
[0001] Candle arches, especially those from the Ore Mountains, have been known as Christmas decorations for centuries. The first candle arch was made of metal in 1970. After that, they were traditionally made of wood and fitted with candles. Originally, they were handcrafted, while today they are predominantly mass-produced using machine processes to ensure broad market availability.
[0002] Besides classic wooden candle arches, modern versions also exist with LED lighting and variants with laser-engraved plexiglass. Furthermore, candle arches made of slate, textured by mechanical hewing or chopping, are also known.
[0003] One disadvantage of the familiar designs made from hewn stone is that intricate patterns and images are only possible to a limited extent. Due to the material's inherent limitations in the processing method, detail and precision are lacking, meaning that only large-scale and rough motifs can be depicted. Finely crafted, traditional, and well-known candle arch motifs can only be inadequately reproduced in this way.
[0004] The solution described below enables both mass production and detailed, individual, and reproducible design of motifs on a rock substrate. Object of the invention
[0005] The present patent application is based on the task of providing a candle arch-like decorative object that: • has the appearance of a candle arch made of stone, • allows for a high level of detail and intricate depiction of motifs, • makes individual or standardized motifs reproducible, • is suitable for economical mass production. Solution
[0006] The problem is solved by a candle arch-like decorative object with the features of claim 1.
[0007] The core of the solution is the use of a stone slab in arc or polygonal shape, the surface of which is processed using a laser or printing process to create detailed and reproducible motifs. Description of the embodiment Fig. Figure 1 shows an example of the structure of the decorative object.
[0008] The arch-like decorative object has a base (1). This can be made of different materials, for example, wood, metal, plastic, or stone. The base can have different geometric shapes and serves to hold and securely fix a stone slab.
[0009] A stone slab (2) is inserted into the base (1). This stone slab is made of slate, granite, marble, or a comparable natural or artificial stone material. The slab (2) has an arched or, alternatively, a polygonal shape, creating the characteristic silhouette of a candle arch.
[0010] At least one surface (3) of the rock slab (2) is processed using a laser method. In particular, laser engraving or laser structuring can be carried out, which creates detailed motifs, images, ornaments or lettering in high resolution.
[0011] Alternatively or additionally, the surface (3) can be treated using a color-applying printing process. This could be, for example, digital printing, UV printing, or a similar process, which allows for the creation of colorful and high-contrast designs.
[0012] The rock arch (2) is illuminated or backlit by at least one light source (4). The light source can be a candle, electric light bulb, LED, or similar light source. The light source can be positioned above, below, to the side, behind the rock slab, or following its contour. A combination of several light sources is also possible.
[0013] The lighting visually highlights the motif created using laser or printing processes, resulting in a particularly high-contrast and decorative effect.
[0014] The proposed solution enables economical mass production while simultaneously offering a high variety of motifs and a high degree of detail accuracy.
Claims
[1] Schwibbogen-like decorative object, characterized by at least one rock slab (2) in arc or polygon shape, wherein at least one surface (3) of the rock slab (2) is processed by means of a laser or printing process. [2] Decorative object according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the rock slab (2) is held by at least one base (1). [3] Decorative object according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the rock arch (2) is illuminated or backlit by at least one light source (4). [4] Decorative object according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the motif is traditional, regionally typical, or customizable.