Pivoting Candle Supports in Rollable Candelabrum Frame
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional candelabrums lack stability and versatility in holding candles upright during movement or external disturbances, particularly when used for religious or ceremonial purposes like Hanukia or Menorah, as they often tip over or fail to maintain candles in a safe operating position.
Innovation Solution
A customizable candelabrum design featuring a rollable frame assembly with pivotally attached candle supports and adjustable anchor beams, ensuring that the center of mass remains below the pivot point, maintaining candles in an upright position through gravitational forces, even when the candelabrum is rolled or rocked.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If conventional candelabrums are designed with fixed rigid structures, then manufacturing is simple, but they lack stability and tip over during movement or external disturbances
Solution Approach 1:
The candle holder is designed with a pivotable connection to the frame, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position. When the frame moves or tilts, the candle holder pivots to maintain an upright orientation, converting a static rigid structure into a dynamic adaptive one that maintains stability during movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The design positions the center of mass of the candle holder below the pivot point, creating a counterbalancing effect. This gravitational counterweight ensures that the candle holder naturally returns to and maintains its upright position, preventing tipping over during movement or external disturbances.
2Ease of operation
If conventional candelabrums use fixed candle holders, then the structure is simple, but they fail to maintain candles in upright position during rolling or rocking
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly incorporates a rollable design with pivotally attached candle holders that can dynamically respond to frame movement. As the frame rolls or rocks, the candle holders pivot with respect to the frame while maintaining substantial vertical orientation due to gravitational forces, ensuring candles remain upright during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The candle holder is segmented into distinct components: a pivot portion that connects to the frame, a body portion that holds the candle, and a base portion. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function independently, with the pivot portion enabling movement while the body and base maintain candle stability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the candelabrum uses a rollable frame assembly, then versatility for movement is improved, but structural stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly is designed to be rollable while the candle holders are pivotally attached to accommodate this movement. The pivotal connection allows the candle holders to adapt their position dynamically as the frame rolls or rocks, maintaining stability through controlled movement rather than rigid resistance.
Solution Approach 2:
By positioning the center of mass below the pivot point, the design creates a stabilizing gravitational effect that maintains stability during movement. This counterbalancing arrangement ensures that the rollable frame assembly maintains control and stability even during rolling or rocking motion.
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 candelabrum effectively keeps candles upright and stable during movement or external disturbances, providing a safe and versatile solution for various ceremonial uses by ensuring the center of mass is always below the axis of rotation, thus preventing tilting and maintaining candle stability.
Implementation Method 1
the candle holders pivot with respect to the beams and the frame assembly to remain substantially vertical due to gravitational forces acting thereon
Data Source
AI summary
A candelabrum includes a frame assembly, a pair of anchor beams, and at least one candle support. The frame assembly includes a first frame member, a second frame member, and at least one cross member. The first frame member is rigidly coupled to the second frame member via the at least one cross member. The pair of anchor beams is coupled to the frame assembly. The at least one candle support is pivotally coupled to the pair of anchor beams. The at least one candle support is configured to receive a candle therein.