Electronic Imitation Candle Heating With Lid-Linked Safety Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional aroma stoves and scent producing imitation candle devices pose safety hazards due to high surface temperatures, open flames, and require frequent refilling, while existing electric devices lack the flickering flame effect and romantic ambiance.
Innovation Solution
An electronic scent producing imitation candle device with a flame simulation element, a heating element to evaporate fragrance, and a switch to control heating based on the lid's position, along with safety features like insulation and temperature control, ensures a safe and aesthetic experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional aroma stove with open flame is used, then the fragrance can be effectively dispersed, but safety hazards such as burns and fires occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/chemical combustion system (open flame) with an electrical heating system. The heating element provides controlled thermal energy to evaporate fragrance without producing open flame, thereby eliminating fire hazards while maintaining fragrance dispersion functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a light bulb to simulate the visual appearance of a candle flame, creating a realistic candle-like ambiance without the actual fire. This optical copy provides the aesthetic benefit of a real flame while eliminating the safety risks associated with combustion.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a light bulb is used to heat essential oil, then the device does not produce open flame, but the surface temperature becomes too high causing burns
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces water as an intermediary substance between the heating element and the essential oil. The water absorbs excess heat from the heating element and transfers it gradually to the oil, preventing direct contact with high-temperature surfaces and reducing burn risks to users.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates different thermal zones within the device. The heating element operates at high temperature to efficiently evaporate fragrance, while the water layer and outer surfaces maintain lower temperatures for safety. This spatial differentiation of temperature zones allows effective heating while protecting users from burns.
3Duration of action of moving object
If essential oil is repeatedly added into the recess, then the fragrance can be maintained, but the stove becomes difficult to clean
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the fragrance storage into separate, removable components such as individual oil reservoirs or replaceable fragrance cartridges. This segmentation allows users to easily remove and replace fragrance containers without disassembling the entire device, simplifying cleaning and maintenance while maintaining continuous fragrance supply.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs the device with self-cleaning features or easy-maintenance mechanisms. For example, the water reservoir can be easily removed and refilled, and the heating element is positioned to minimize contact with fragrance residues, reducing cleaning requirements and making maintenance simpler for users.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device simulates a flickering flame, disperses aroma without burns or fires, and provides safe temperature control, enhancing user safety and ambiance.
Implementation Method 1
a heating element positioned above the top plate and below the fragrance container to provide heat to the fragrance container
Implementation Method 2
the water temperature at the top slowly increases, and a scent is slowly dispersed into the air along with some steam as the water is evaporated
Implementation Method 3
an insulation lid positioned under the lid to impede transfer of heat to the lid
Implementation Method 4
a light source for illuminating the flame element to simulate a real flame
Data Source
AI summary
Electronic imitation candle devices are described that produce a scent while including a flame-like element that simulates a real fire flame. One example device includes a support assembly having a base, a top plate and a support rod that connects the base and the top plate, as well as a flame element and a light source to simulate a real candle flame. The device also includes a fragrance compartment above the top plate that includes a lid removably positioned on top of the fragrance container. The device is further provided with a heating element above the top plate and below the fragrance container to provide heat to the fragrance container, and a switch coupled to the lid of the fragrance container and operable to sense that the fragrance container is covered by the lid and to deactivate the heating element when the fragrance container is covered by the lid.