A candle wick support device, the use of such a device, and an assembly comprising such a device

Abstract

Candle wick support device, use of such a device, and assembly comprising such a device. The invention relates to a candle wick support device (1), comprising a floating portion (3) intended to come into contact with a combustible liquid, at least one wick receiving cup (5) carried by said floating portion, and at least one combustible liquid supply channel (7) formed on said floating portion so as to allow the introduction of said combustible liquid into said receiving cup when said floating portion is floating on said combustible liquid. Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: Candle wick support device, use of such a device and assembly comprising such a device. Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of candles and concerns a support device for a candle wick.

[0002] The invention also relates to a use of such a device as well as to an assembly comprising such a device. Previous technique

[0003] A candle includes, in a known manner, a fuel, solid at room temperature, in which a wick is embedded.

[0004] The wick can be made from threads braided together, for example cotton, linen or hemp threads.

[0005] The fuel can consist of a wax, which can be an animal wax, for example beeswax produced by bees, a vegetable wax, for example soy wax, rapeseed wax, coconut wax, etc., or a mineral wax, for example paraffin wax.

[0006] Commercially purchased candle wax can be coloured or scented, making it impossible to personalise candles without deteriorating their initial visual and sensory characteristics.

[0007] Candle making kits exist, allowing the creation of personalized candles at home. However, this is relatively long, complex and expensive for the user.

[0008] Also, the candle fuel, solid at room temperature, liquefies when heated by the wick, which, when lit, melts the surrounding fuel, which rises in liquefied form by capillary action to the flame. Upon contact with the candle flame, the liquefied wax vaporizes, creating a combustion reaction with the ambient air. The gas created by vaporization fuels and sustains the combustion. Once the fuel and the wick are completely consumed, the candle can no longer be used and must be discarded, making it environmentally unfriendly. Description of the invention

[0009] The present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks and, to this end, relates to a candle wick support device, notable in that it comprises a floating portion intended to come into contact with a combustible liquid, and at least one receiving cup for said candle wick, carried by said portion floating, and at least one fuel liquid supply channel made on said floating portion so as to permit the introduction of said fuel liquid into said receiving cup when said floating portion floats on said fuel liquid.

[0010] Thus, when the floating portion of the support device of the invention comes into contact with a combustible liquid and a candle wick is received in the receiving cup carried by the floating portion, the combustible liquid is conveyed to the receiving cup by the presence of said at least one supply channel made on the floating portion.

[0011] In this way, the candle wick is supplied with a combustible liquid, for example vegetable oil, which makes it possible to make the homemade production of personalized candles using the support device according to the invention extremely simple and inexpensive.

[0012] Once the fuel, for example vegetable oil, and the candle wick have been completely consumed, the support device according to the invention can be reused by adding more fuel and a new candle wick, making the device according to the invention very environmentally friendly.

[0013] Also, when the fuel, for example vegetable oil, is introduced into a container of water, two phases are created. The user can, for example, add dyes, essential oils, decorative elements, etc., to the water, thus personalizing the finished product. Furthermore, the risk of fire is limited, as the candle wick can be easily extinguished after being immersed in water.

[0014] According to optional features of the support device according to the invention: - in one embodiment, said floating portion comprises an upper wall and a lower wall intended to come into contact with said combustible liquid, said combustible liquid supply channel comprising at least one orifice passing through said floating portion from said lower wall to said upper wall; - in one embodiment, several through-holes are arranged around said receiving bucket; - in an embodiment, said floating portion comprises a bottom and a peripheral portion extending radially outwards from said bottom in a plane situated above a plane in which said bottom is contained, said bottom carrying said receiving bucket; - in an embodiment, said at least one supply channel comprises at least one gutter extending radially from an outer edge of said peripheral portion to said receiving bucket; - in one embodiment, said receiving bucket is arranged in the center of said floating portion.

[0015] The invention also relates to the use of a support device according to the invention, notable in that it comprises the following steps aimed at: - positioning the support device according to the invention on the surface of a combustible liquid comprising at least one vegetable oil, - inserting at least one candle wick into said at least one receiving cup, - lighting said at least one candle wick.

[0016] The invention also relates to an assembly comprising a candle wick and a support device for said candle wick, notable in that said support device is according to the invention.

[0017] According to optional features of the assembly according to the invention: - in one embodiment, said assembly further comprises a combustible liquid comprising at least one vegetable oil, said floating portion being made of a material having a density substantially equal to that of said vegetable oil; - in one embodiment, said candle wick is made up of at least one portion of absorbent paper sheet. Brief description of the drawings

[0018] Other features, objectives and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, for the understanding of which reference should be made to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0019] [Fig-1] shows a candle wick support device according to the invention, seen in perspective from above.

[0020] [Fig.2] shows the support device according to the invention, seen in perspective from below.

[0021] [Fig.3] shows the steps for making an assembly according to the invention involving the support device according to the invention. Description of the implementation methods

[0022] In the following description, elements having an identical structure or analogous functions are designated by the same reference.

[0023] Reference is made to figures 1 and 2 showing an example of an embodiment of a device 1 for supporting a candle wick according to the invention, respectively seen in perspective from above and below.

[0024] The support device 1 includes a floating portion 3, intended to come into contact with a combustible liquid. The combustible liquid may be a liquid immiscible with water, for example an oil, for example vegetable oil, for example rapeseed, peanut, olive, etc., or a household oil.

[0025] In one embodiment, the floating portion 3 can be made of a material having a density substantially equal to or equal to that of the vegetable oil used.

[0026] In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the floating portion 3 of the support device 1 includes a candle wick receiving cup 5 designed to receive a candle wick as will be seen in the rest of the description.

[0027] In an alternative embodiment not shown, several receiving buckets 5 can be carried by the floating portion 3 of the support device 1.

[0028] When the support device 1 has a single receiving bucket 5, this can for example be arranged in the center of the floating portion 3.

[0029] The support device 1 includes at least one fuel liquid supply channel 7, made on the floating portion 3 so as to allow the introduction of the fuel liquid into the receiving cup 5 when the floating portion 3 floats on the fuel liquid.

[0030] In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the support device 1 has several feed channels 7, having orifices 9 which pass through the floating portion 3 from a lower wall 11 intended to come into contact with the combustible liquid, to an upper wall 13 of the floating portion 3. The orifices 9 are designed to allow the introduction of the combustible liquid into the receiving cup 5 when the floating portion 3 floats on the combustible liquid.

[0031] In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, four orifices 9 are made on the floating portion 3. Of course, the floating portion 3 can have a different number of orifices 9.

[0032] The size and shape of each orifice 9 can be adapted according to the dimensions of the floating portion 3.

[0033] In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the through holes 9 are arranged around the receiving cup 5.

[0034] In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the floating portion 3 comprises a bottom 15, contained in a plane Pi carrying the receiving bucket 5, and a peripheral portion 17 which extends radially outwards from the bottom 15.

[0035] The base 15 is connected to the peripheral portion 17 by means of an annular wall 19. The annular wall 19 is arranged so that the peripheral portion 17 is contained in a plane P2 which is located above the plane Pi when the support device 1 is disposed on the combustible liquid in order to receive the candle wick, i.e. in the direction of the support device 1 as shown in [Fig.1].

[0036] In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the feed channels 7 of the support device 1 have channels 21 extending radially from an outer edge 23 of the peripheral portion 17 to the receiving cup 5. The channels 21 are designed to allow the introduction of the combustible liquid into the receiving cup 5 when the floating portion 3 floats on the combustible liquid.

[0037] In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, six gutters 21 are made on the floating portion 3, thus dividing the floating portion into six panels 25. Of course, the floating portion 3 can have a different number of gutters 21.

[0038] The size and shape of each gutter 21 can be adapted according to the dimensions of the floating portion 3.

[0039] The gutters 21 can be used in addition to the ports 9, as shown in the embodiment of the support device 1 illustrated in the figures. Alternatively, the gutters 21 can be used alone, i.e., the feed channels 7 may consist only of the gutters 21. Alternatively, the feed channels 7 may consist only of the ports 9.

[0040] In the embodiment of the support device 1 illustrated in the figures, the peripheral portion 17 defines a flower-like geometric shape. This geometric shape is given for illustrative purposes only. Other geometric shapes can, of course, be given to the peripheral portion 17.

[0041] Reference is made to [Fig.3] showing the steps for making an assembly according to the invention.

[0042] In step A, a container 27 is filled with water 29, for example to three-quarters of the volume of the container 27. The container 27 can be a glass, as shown in the figures. More broadly, the container 27 can be any container whose dimensions are sufficient to receive the floating portion 3 of the support device 1, for example a vase, a fruit peel, for example an orange peel, etc.

[0043] This forms the basis of the set which can be decorated. For this purpose, dyes, essential oils, syrups, gouache, inks, decorative elements such as pebbles, shells, statues, flowers, etc., can be added to the water, allowing the set to be personalized.

[0044] In a step B, the combustible liquid 31 is added to the container 27, which does not mix with water given that it has a character of being immiscible with water.

[0045] During steps C and D, a candle wick 33 is made, for example by cutting out a portion 35 of absorbent paper sheet 37 (step C) and rolling it tightly (step D).

[0046] The drill bit 33 thus produced can be mounted in the receiving cup 5 of the support device 1, as shown in step E, so as to form an assembly 39.

[0047] During a step F, the assembly 39 can be placed flat in the container 27, on the combustible liquid 31.

[0048] After verifying that the receiving cup 5 is properly supplied with combustible liquid 31 in order to properly saturate the spark plug wick 33, the spark plug wick 33 can be lit (step G).

[0049] Once the candle wick 33 is lit, the combustible liquid 31 rises by capillary action to the flame 41 at the top of the wick 33. Upon contact with the flame, the combustible liquid vaporizes, creating a combustion reaction with the surrounding air. The gas created by the vaporization fuels and sustains the combustion (step H). The lifespan of the wick is approximately twenty hours.

[0050] As will be understood, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments of this candle wick support device, its intended use and the assembly comprising such a device, described above solely by way of illustrative examples, but on the contrary it encompasses all variants involving the technical equivalents of the means described as well as their combinations if these fall within the scope of the invention.

Claims

Demands

1. Device (1) for supporting a candle wick (33), characterized in that it comprises a floating portion (3) intended to come into contact with a combustible liquid (31), at least one receiving cup (5) for said candle wick (33), carried by said floating portion (3), and at least one supply channel (7) for combustible liquid (31) formed on said floating portion (3) so as to allow the introduction of said combustible liquid (31) into said receiving cup (5) when said floating portion (3) floats on said combustible liquid (31).

2. Support device (1) according to claim 1, wherein said floating portion (3) comprises an upper wall (13) and a lower wall (11) intended to come into contact with said combustible liquid (31), characterized in that said combustible liquid (31) supply channel (7) comprises at least one orifice (9) passing through said floating portion (3) from said lower wall (11) to said upper wall (13).

3. Support device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that several through holes (9) are arranged around said receiving cup (5).

4. Support device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said floating portion (3) comprises a bottom (15) and a peripheral portion (17) extending radially outwards from said bottom (15) in a plane (P2) situated above a plane (Pi) in which said bottom (15) is contained, and in that said bottom (15) carries said receiving cup (5).

5. Support device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that said at least one feed channel (7) comprises at least one gutter (21) extending radially from an outer edge (23) of said peripheral portion (17) to said receiving bucket (5).

6. Support device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said receiving bucket (5) is arranged in the center of said floating portion (3).

7. Use of a support device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises the following steps aimed at:

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10. - position said support device (1) on the surface of a combustible liquid (31) comprising at least one vegetable oil, - insert said at least one candle wick (33) into said at least one receiving cup (5), - light said at least one wick (33) of candle. Assembly comprising a candle wick (33) and a support device (1) for said candle wick (33), characterized in that said support device (1) is according to any one of claims 1 to 6. Assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that it further comprises a combustible liquid (31) comprising at least one vegetable oil, and in that said floating portion (3) is made of a material having a density substantially equal to that of said vegetable oil. Assembly according to one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that said candle wick (33) is made up of at least one portion (35) of absorbent paper sheet (37).