Electronic Candle Holder With Secure Detachable Combustion Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic candle holders face issues of unstable placement and safety hazards due to easy detachment of the candle body from the support base, posing risks during movement.

Innovation Solution

An electronic combustion device with a candle holder assembly, combustion assembly, and light-transmitting cup, featuring a fan for automatic extinguishing, elastic columns for power and signal transmission, and a snap-fit mechanism for secure connection, along with a light sensor for intelligent control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the support base and candle body are electrically connected through an elastic column, then power and signal transmission are achieved, but the candle body is easily detached from the support base during movement, posing safety hazards

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower and signal transmissionVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into a candle holder assembly and a combustion assembly that can be detachably connected. This segmentation allows the combustion assembly to be easily replaced while maintaining a stable connection through the light-transmitting cup's limiting portion that abuts against the container cup's top edge.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The light-transmitting cup serves as an intermediary component between the candle holder assembly and the combustion assembly. Its limiting portion at the top provides a mechanical stop that prevents the combustion assembly from detaching, while still allowing for easy replacement when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the combustion assembly is detachably connected to the candle holder assembly, then convenience of replacement is achieved, but the connection stability is reduced, causing safety hazards

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereplacement convenienceVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into a candle holder assembly and a combustion assembly that can be detachably connected. This segmentation allows the combustion assembly to be easily replaced while maintaining a stable connection through the light-transmitting cup's limiting portion that abuts against the container cup's top edge.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The light-transmitting cup serves as an intermediary component between the candle holder assembly and the combustion assembly. Its limiting portion at the top provides a mechanical stop that prevents the combustion assembly from detaching, while still allowing for easy replacement when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If a conventional candle structure is used with wick and wax block, then simplicity of structure is achieved, but ignition convenience and safety are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidignition convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The manual ignition process is replaced with an electronic ignition system. The control circuit board receives signals from control buttons or remote control signals and automatically ignites the combustion assembly, eliminating the need for manual lighting while maintaining structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The device incorporates automatic ignition and extinguishing functions through the control circuit board that responds to light sensor detections and remote control signals, allowing the system to service itself without manual intervention for ignition and extinguishing operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Extent of automation

If the fan is configured to blow air towards the combustion assembly to extinguish it, then automatic extinguishing function is achieved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic extinguishing functionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fan serves multiple functions: it can blow air towards the combustion assembly to extinguish it, and it is integrated with the existing air inlet and air outlet structure of the candle holder base. The control circuit board manages both the fan operation and the ignition system, reducing overall system complexity through component multi-functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The device incorporates automatic ignition and extinguishing functions through the control circuit board that responds to light sensor detections and remote control signals, allowing the system to service itself without manual intervention for ignition and extinguishing operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Enhances stability and safety by preventing detachment, allows for automatic ignition and extinguishing, and provides convenient, intelligent operation.

Implementation Method 1

the fan is configured to blow air towards the combustion assembly to extinguish the combustion assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAir flow: Convection

Implementation Method 2

the light sensor is configured to detect a burning or extinguishing state of the combustion assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight detection: Photoelectric Effect

Implementation Method 3

the combustion assembly is further provided with a plurality of electrical connection columns that abut against the elastic columns

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS12432818B1Electronic combustion device
Publication Date: 2025.09.30 KNT RC ELECTRONICS LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is an electronic combustion device, including a candle holder assembly, a combustion assembly, and a light-transmitting cup. The candle holder assembly includes a candle holder base, and a control circuit board and a fan. The fan blows air towards the combustion assembly to extinguish the combustion assembly. The combustion assembly is detachably connected to the candle holder assembly, the light-transmitting cup is connected to the candle holder assembly and surrounds the combustion assembly, a limiting portion is further arranged at a top of the light-transmitting cup, and the limiting portion abuts against a top edge of the container cup. The electronic combustion device achieves stability and reliability of connection between the combustion assembly and the candle holder assembly, retains replaceability of the combustion assembly, and reduces the risk of falling of the combustion assembly. Automatic extinguishing and more convenient and intelligent use are achieved.