Segmented Candle Production With Embedded Functional Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current candle production methods lack the ability to incorporate functional elements that influence burning behavior and decoration, limiting design possibilities to layered colors or post-production decorations.
Innovation Solution
A candle design featuring segments with geometric forms, multiple wicks, and cavities filled with differently colored wax or aromatic oils, allowing for controlled burning behavior and decorative elements that reveal changes over time, such as color changes or fragrance release.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional candle production methods (drawing machines, powder pressing, centre clamping, or vertical dipping) are used, then candles can be produced with basic wick and wax structure, but they cannot incorporate functional elements that influence burning behavior without extensive effort
Solution Approach 1:
The candle is divided into multiple segments that can be produced separately and then assembled. Each segment can contain specific functional elements (such as wicks positioned at different locations, aromatic substances, or decorative features) without requiring complete redesign of the entire candle production process. This segmentation allows functional elements to be incorporated modularly, reducing overall manufacturing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from traditional vertical candle production to horizontal layer-by-layer construction. By building the candle horizontally with multiple layers that can be stacked and assembled, the method enables easier integration of functional elements at different positions and orientations within the candle structure, without requiring extensive repositioning or restructuring of the entire production system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If decorative elements are added to candles, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but production methods are limited to combining differently coloured inflammable masses in layers or applying decorations to finished candles
Solution Approach 1:
Decorative elements and functional features are integrated into the candle structure during the layer formation process itself, rather than being added as post-production steps. By preparing layers with embedded decorative substances, colored wax infusions, or pre-positioned aromatic components, the invention enables decoration to occur concurrently with structural formation, reducing the need for separate decoration equipment or processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines structural formation and decorative element integration into a single unified process. By merging the layer construction step with the decorative element embedding step, the method eliminates the need for separate decoration operations, thereby reducing device complexity while expanding decoration possibilities.
3Power
If multiple wicks are positioned close together in candle segments, then burning intensity is increased, but flame control becomes difficult and burning behavior cannot be precisely influenced
Solution Approach 1:
Different segments of the candle are designed with locally optimized wick configurations tailored to specific functional requirements. Some segments may contain multiple wicks for enhanced burning intensity, while other segments contain single wicks or no wicks for structural or decorative purposes. This local differentiation allows precise control over burning behavior in different regions of the candle while maintaining overall reliability.
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
Enables the creation of candles with optimized burning properties and dynamic decorative elements, offering new design possibilities and functional features like adjustable flame numbers and fragrance release during burning.
Implementation Method 1
the wick is preferably coated with a further layer of an inflammable material
Implementation Method 2
at least one segment is made up of a cured inflammable mass, wherein a segment is composed of at least two layers in a geometrical form
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a method for producing candles, to the candles produced by this production method and to the device used in the production thereof. The invention relates to a novel method for producing candles ranging from simple shapes to decorative, ornamental, three-dimensional objects, from slabs of wax, wax profiles and wax molds, comprising an independently inserted wick, e.g. linear, arched or branched, and to a novel device for producing decorative slabs of wax as semi-finished products, inter alia for use in the above-mentioned method for producing candles. The invention also relates to candles that are produced using said device and said method.