Candle Holder Vertical Surface Mounting via Suction Cup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Candles are typically limited to being placed on horizontal surfaces for decorative purposes, restricting their placement to traditional locations such as tables or shelves, whereas there is a need to securely attach and maintain them in a horizontal position on vertical surfaces like windows or picture frames for unique decorative arrangements.
Innovation Solution
A candle holder design featuring a base with an upper and bottom wall connected by side walls, equipped with an attachment device such as a suction cup arm that allows the holder to be securely attached to a vertical surface, maintaining the candle in a horizontal position while providing options for non-traditional placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a candle holder is placed on a traditional horizontal surface, then the candle is stable and easy to place, but the decorating flexibility and placement options are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The candle holder is divided into separate functional components: a base for stability, an attachment device for vertical surface mounting, and a receptacle for the candle. This segmentation allows the holder to adapt to different surfaces (horizontal or vertical) while maintaining simplicity in each individual component's design.
Solution Approach 2:
The candle holder base is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides stability on horizontal surfaces and serves as a mounting structure for vertical surfaces through the integrated attachment device. This multi-functionality increases placement options without requiring completely different holder designs for different applications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a candle holder is attached to a vertical surface, then decorating flexibility is improved, but the complexity of the attachment mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device utilizes a suction cup mechanism that employs pneumatic principles to adhere to smooth vertical surfaces such as windows or glass picture frames. The suction cup creates a vacuum seal that provides secure attachment without requiring complex mechanical fasteners, screws, or adhesives, thereby achieving vertical surface placement with relatively simple device structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a candle is placed on a vertical surface, then unique decorative arrangements are achieved, but maintaining the candle in a horizontal position becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The candle holder base extends perpendicular to the vertical surface, creating a third dimension that allows the candle receptacle to protrude outward. This dimensional extension positions the candle in a horizontal orientation relative to the vertical surface, enabling unique decorative arrangements while maintaining proper candle orientation for safe and functional operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the placement of candles on vertical surfaces like windows or glass surfaces while maintaining the candle in a horizontal position, offering enhanced decorating flexibility beyond traditional horizontal surface limitations.
Implementation Method 1
the fastening element is a suction cup
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a holder, and specifically a holder for a traditional flame candle or a flameless, battery-operated candle. The present holder permits the candle to be positioned directly on a vertical surface, such as a window, and spaced away from the vertical surface while maintaining the candle in the horizontal position. The present holder and its associated method for placement provides different decorating options not available using traditional candle holders placed on a horizontal surface.