Inter-locking Candle Jar Set with Segmented Burning Configurations

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional candle jars lack versatility, as they typically allow only single burning configurations and do not offer interchangeable candle pieces with different functions or scents.

Innovation Solution

A multi-purpose inter-locking candle jar set that includes a removable main candle jar, a flat dome lid, and a tea light base, allowing for various burning configurations, including the ability to light one or multiple pieces simultaneously, with the option to burn dinner candles, tea light candles, and main candles of the same color and scent.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a traditional single burning candle jar is used, then the structure is simple, but the versatility and variety of burning configurations are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveburning configurationsVSAvoidcandle jar structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The candle jar is divided into multiple separable components: a main jar body, a removable lid with internal candle capacity, a base with tea light holder, and a dinner candle holder. This segmentation allows each piece to function independently or combine with others, enabling multiple burning configurations (single main candle, lid candle, base tea light, or dinner candle) while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The candle jar set is designed so that each component can serve multiple functions. The lid serves both as a cover and as a container for burning a candle. The base serves as both structural support and a holder for tea lights. The entire assembly can function as a single unit or as separate burning pieces, providing universal applicability for different lighting needs and occasions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If interchangeable candle pieces with different functions are added, then the versatility increases, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecandle types and holdersVSAvoidinter-locking mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The interchangeable pieces (lid, base, holders) are designed as distinct, separable components that can be easily attached and removed from the main jar. This segmentation allows consumers to interchange different candle types and holders based on preference without dealing with a complex integrated system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

While the pieces are separable, they are designed to inter-lock and combine seamlessly with the main jar body through simple mechanical interfaces. The inter-locking mechanism merges the components into a unified appearance when assembled, hiding the complexity of the interchangeable nature while maintaining ease of assembly and disassembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS8333585B2Inter-locking candle jar set

Publication Date: 2012.12.18 THERESA DOMINICK

AI summary

A glass pear shape candle jar that has inter-locking top and bottom candle pieces that collectively it forms a 4-in-1 candle set. This multi-purpose inter-locking candle jar set, has four difference types of candles. This inter-locking candle jar set is a 4-in-1 set comprising of: The use of a main full size candle jar, an upright flat dome top candle, a dinner candle holder within the flat dome and a tea light candle base and holder.