Invertible Candle Holder and Vase Design for Dual-Function Use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing candle holders are limited in functionality, primarily serving as supports for candles and do not offer additional uses after the candle is extinguished.

Innovation Solution

A multi-component candle holder design that can be inverted to function as a vase for holding flowers, comprising tubes and disks with matching diameters and recesses to accommodate both candles and flowers, made from similar materials like acrylic.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a candle holder is designed with a simple single-function structure, then the device complexity is low, but the adaptability or versatility is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedual functionality as candle holder and vaseVSAvoidmulti-component structure with tubes and disks

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The candle holder is designed to perform multiple functions: it can hold candles during use and then be inverted to serve as a vase for flowers after the candle is extinguished. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making a single device adaptable to different uses without requiring multiple separate objects.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The candle holder is divided into multiple components including tubes and disks with specific diameters and recesses. This segmentation allows each component to contribute to different functions - the tubes provide structural support and the disks with apertures enable both candle insertion and flower arrangement capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Manufacturing precision

If a candle holder is designed with precise diameter matching between components, then the manufacturing precision is high, but the ease of manufacture decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvematching diameters of tubes and disksVSAvoidcoordination of multiple component dimensions

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The design specifies precise parameter relationships between components, such as the first disk diameter being substantially equivalent to the second disk diameter, and the tube diameters being substantially equivalent to the circular recess diameters. These parameter specifications ensure proper fit and function while providing clear manufacturing guidelines.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12460813B2Combination candle holder vase

Publication Date: 2025.11.04 HALSTEAD SIMONE

AI summary

A holder having a first tube having a first end and a second end. A first disk defining a first disk aperture. The first disk including a first surface and a second surface. The second surface positioned over the first end of the first tube. The first disk defining an aperture having a first disk diameter. A second disk including a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the second disk covering the second end of the first tube. A second tube including a first end and a second end, the second surface of the second disk positioned over the first end of the second tube. A third disk positioned over the second end of the second tube, the third disk defining an aperture having a third disk diameter.