Candle Wick Protective Device for Support Base Fixation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Candle wick burning lamps face issues with the support base melting due to heat, causing uneven burning and potential container damage, and existing solutions like circular iron covers are inefficient and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A protective device with a central portion and branch portions, where the branch portions are connected to the central portion and arranged to surround it, with through holes allowing the candle wick body to pass through, effectively maintaining the support base at a predetermined position and preventing contact with the container wall.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a circular iron cover is used to press the support base, then the support base can be fixed at a predetermined position, but the product weight is greatly increased and materials are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The protective device is divided into a central portion and multiple branch portions, each serving specific functions. The branch portions provide fixation points while the central portion accommodates the candle wick body, creating a segmented structure that reduces material usage compared to a complete circular cover.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a complete circular iron cover, the invention provides protective structures only where needed - at the branch portions for fixation and at the central portion for candle wick accommodation. This localized protection reduces overall material consumption and product weight.
2Reliability
If a circular iron cover is used to press the support base, then the support base can be fixed at a predetermined position, but the device becomes cumbersome and difficult to install or remove
Solution Approach 1:
The protective device is divided into separable components - the central portion and branch portions can be independently positioned and fixed. This segmentation allows for easier installation and removal compared to a complete circular cover that would require full assembly and disassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The branch portions are pre-configured with specific lengths (0.7 to 1 time the radius of the container bottom) and through holes, allowing them to be directly positioned and fixed without requiring additional assembly steps. The candle wick body passes through the through holes during installation, simplifying the overall process.
3Device complexity
If the support base is fixed with adhesive only, then the structure remains simple, but the adhesive melts due to heat during candle wick exhaustion
Solution Approach 1:
The protective device acts as an intermediary structure between the support base and the container bottom. It provides mechanical support and heat protection, mediating the thermal and mechanical stresses that would otherwise directly affect the adhesive-bonded support base.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective device is installed beforehand to shield the support base and adhesive from direct heat exposure during candle wick burning. This pre-protection prevents the adhesive from melting due to thermal stress during operation.
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AI summary
A protective device and a candle wick burning lamp assembly are provided, wherein the candle wick burning lamp includes a container and a candle wick structure. The candle wick structure includes a candle wick body and a support base fixed with one end of the candle wick body. The support base is placed at a bottom of the container. The bottom of the container is in a circular structure. The protective device includes a central portion and a branch portion. The branch portion is connected to the central portion. A length of the branch portion is 0.7 to 1 time a radius of the circular structure. At least two branch portions are arranged. At least one of the at least two branch portions and/or the central portion are provided with a through hole. The through hole allows the candle wick body to pass through.