Buddhist altar fittings that automatically turn on and off

A sensor-controlled system for LED candles and incense sticks automatically activates and deactivates, addressing the limitations of manual operation and placement constraints, enhancing usability for elderly users.

JP2026048015APending Publication Date: 2026-03-16富樫 芳男
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
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Filing Date
2024-09-04
Publication Date
2026-03-16

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Technical Problem

Conventional LED candles and incense sticks require manual button pressing for activation and are limited to placement within easy reach, posing challenges for elderly users who may forget to turn them off or have limited mobility.

Method used

A sensor-based system automatically turns the light on and off without the need for button pressing, allowing placement in hard-to-reach locations.

Benefits of technology

Eliminates the need for manual switching and placement restrictions, ensuring continuous operation and flexibility in positioning.

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Abstract

This product provides a Buddhist altar fitting that automatically turns on and off without the need for an on / off switch, allowing users to pray in front of the altar without using any open flames. [Solution] A Buddhist altar fitting was constructed that includes an LED-powered candle and LED-powered incense, along with a sensor and power supply. With this configuration, the sensor enables automatic on / off.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a Buddhist utensil that automatically lights up and turns off by a sensor without using fire.

Background Art

[0002] Conventional Buddhist utensils that do not use fire, such as LED candles or LED incense sticks, were lit by pressing a button, but were practically sufficient as Buddhist utensils for avoiding fires.

[0003] However, there were drawbacks that the buttons of the LED candles or LED incense sticks had to be pressed when lighting them, or a remote control had to be provided. In addition, there was a constraint on the placement position that they could only be placed within reach because the button had to be pressed.

[0004] There are many elderly people who use such Buddhist utensils. For the elderly who forget to press the button to turn off or whose reach is limited due to their physical condition, having to press the button when lighting and turning off is a major obstacle.

[0005] As a countermeasure for this, there is a method of automatically lighting up and turning off using a sensor. Figure 1 is an example according to this method.

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] The problem to be solved is that conventional LED candles or LED incense sticks had the drawback that a button had to be pressed when lighting them. Furthermore, because it requires pressing a button, it has the drawback of only being able to be placed within easy reach. While a remote control would eliminate placement restrictions, it still requires pressing a button. The objective is to provide a Buddhist altar fitting that does not require pressing a button to turn it on and does not limit its placement to within easy reach, thus avoiding the use of fire. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The most important feature of this invention is that it uses a sensor to automatically turn the light on and off without the user having to press a button. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The Buddhist altar fittings of this invention have the advantage of eliminating the need to press a switch to turn them on, and also eliminating the need to press a switch to turn them off. Furthermore, it has the advantage of being able to be placed in hard-to-reach locations without any restrictions on placement. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a method for implementing the Buddhist altar implement according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a circuit diagram of the implementation method described in Figure 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] The goal of automatic illumination without the need for button presses was achieved at low cost and in a compact design, without compromising the appearance and appropriate size of the Buddhist altar fittings.

[0012] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, in which the sensor 5 located behind 4 reacts and turns on the power, causing LEDs 1 and 2 to light up automatically.

[0013] The timer switch (number 6) can be installed as desired, and once installed, it will automatically turn off after a certain period of time. If not installed, the light will automatically turn off upon sensor detection. [Industrial applicability]

[0014] Because it automatically turns on using a sensor, it has the advantage of not having any restrictions on placement and can be placed in hard-to-reach places. You won't waste electricity by forgetting to turn off the lights. [Explanation of symbols]

[0015] 1. LED in the candle's lighting section 2. LED in the incense stick's lighting section 3. The box that forms the base 4. Cutout in the box that forms the base (sensor exposed area) 5 sensors 6. Timer switch

Claims

1. A Buddhist altar fitting characterized by having a light-emitting unit and a sensor, which automatically turns the light on and off based on the sensor.

2. A Buddhist altar fitting characterized by having a light-emitting unit, a sensor, and a timer, which automatically turns on using the sensor and automatically turns off after a certain period of time using the timer.

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