Flameless Candle Flame Mounts for Realistic Flicker Motion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional candles pose fire hazards and risks of hot wax and soot emission, while existing flameless candles may lack a realistic flame-like flicker simulation.
Innovation Solution
The development of improved mechanical mounts for flameless candles, including swinging and tumbler mechanisms, to enhance the natural flame-like flicker of light, using components like support structures, magnets, and motion generation engines to simulate realistic candle flames.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If traditional candles are used to provide ambient lighting, then a realistic flame appearance is achieved, but fire hazards and hot wax risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a realistic flame appearance by copying the visual characteristics of a real candle flame using an LED light source combined with a flame sheet. The LED emits light that passes through the flame sheet, creating a visual copy of a flame without the actual fire hazard. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining the desired illumination realism while eliminating the harmful fire risk.
2Illumination intensity
If mechanical components are added to simulate flame flicker, then realism is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a swinging mechanism that allows the flame sheet to move dynamically, creating a natural flicker effect. The support member enables the flame sheet to swing freely, introducing dynamic motion to enhance realism. This dynamic approach improves flame simulation while keeping the mechanical structure relatively simple and elegant.
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
Provides a safer, longer-lasting, and more realistic flame simulation in flameless candles, mimicking the appearance and movement of traditional candle flames.
Implementation Method 1
a bent section, the bent section of the support member including a top portion that contacts an internal surface of the conical structure
Data Source
AI summary
Flameless candles are described that improve the mounts used to support the flame sheet. The improved mounts can include a support base or a hook for movably supporting a flame sheet. The enhanced mounts improve the manufacturing of the assembly of the flameless candle and also enable the flame element to have a more natural flame-like flicker of light.