Candle Stabilizing Drip Wax Collector with Removable Liner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing candle drip wax collectors are either ineffective in stabilizing candles within candlestick holders or aesthetically unappealing, as they fail to obscure the visibility of collected wax drippings and often require manual adjustment due to uneven wax distribution.
Innovation Solution
A drip wax collector comprising a shell with a stabilizing ring and a removable liner, which includes features such as a candle-piercing mechanism, textured exterior for secure fit, and decorative elements to obscure wax visibility, while accommodating various candle sizes and holders.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional ledges are added to the candlestick holder design, then wax dripping is prevented from damaging the tabletop, but the wax drippings become visible and difficult to remove
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the wax collection function from the candlestick holder structure by introducing a separate removable liner. The liner is placed inside the holder and collects wax drippings, separating the wax collection function from the holder's structural ledges, thereby preventing visible wax accumulation on the holder itself while still protecting the tabletop.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a disposable removable liner that can be easily discarded after collecting wax drippings. This disposable liner replaces the need for permanent structural solutions like ledges, allowing users to simply remove and discard the liner with accumulated wax rather than cleaning the holder structure.
2Ease of operation
If disposable discs are slipped over the candle, then wax removal becomes easier, but the device becomes unattractive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wax collection device into two parts: a decorative shell that remains on the candlestick holder and a removable liner that collects the wax. This segmentation allows the shell to maintain aesthetic appearance while the removable liner handles the functional wax collection and disposal, resolving the conflict between ease of operation and aesthetic appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable liner acts as an intermediary between the decorative shell and the wax drippings. It collects the wax inside the shell, preventing direct contact between the wax and the decorative exterior, thereby maintaining aesthetics while enabling easy wax removal through simple liner replacement.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the candle is not tailored to a particular candlestick holder, then versatility is improved, but stabilizing the candle requires patience and technique
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service stabilization features on the removable liner, including a candle-piercing mechanism with protrusions that automatically center and secure the candle when placed. The liner's flexible material and stabilizing features work together to self-adjust and hold the candle in the correct position without requiring user manipulation or technique.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs parameter changes in the liner's material properties and geometric features to achieve universal compatibility. The flexible material can adapt to different candle diameters and heights, while the stabilizing features (protrusions, piercing mechanisms) adjust to various candle configurations, enabling easy stabilization across different candle types without tailoring.
4Stability of the object's composition
If wax is dripped into the cavity of the candlestick holder to establish a foundation, then candle stabilization is improved, but uneven dripping destabilizes the candle position throughout use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the wax collection function from the candlestick holder cavity by using a removable liner. The liner collects all wax drippings inside it, preventing wax from accumulating unevenly in the holder cavity. This extraction eliminates the source of instability (uneven wax distribution) while maintaining the foundation-building effect through the liner's structured collection area.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary stabilization features on the removable liner before the candle is even placed. The liner's stabilizing features (protrusions, piercing mechanisms, and shaped collection areas) are pre-configured to automatically center and secure the candle upon insertion, preventing position instability before it can occur during use.
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AI summary
As described, the present invention provides a drip wax collector device configured to collect drip wax from a burning candle. The device may comprise a shell and removable liner, wherein the shell may obscure visibility of the collected drip wax. The drip wax collector may comprise stabilizing features on one or both the shell and the removable liner, wherein the stabilizing features may secure the position of the candle and the drip wax collector within the cavity of a candlestick holder.