Triple Candle Mold Structure for Contiguous Base Production
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods of manufacturing triple candles with a contiguous base portion are cumbersome, time-consuming, and costly, failing to meet religious compliance requirements efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A candle manufacturing apparatus featuring a mold body with a center portion, two axially aligned arm members, and a releasable lower section, allowing for the production of a triple candle with a contiguous base and decorative features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional methods are used to manufacture triple candles with contiguous base portion, then the candles can be produced, but the manufacturing process is cumbersome and time-consuming (taking one to two weeks)
Solution Approach 1:
The mold is divided into separate components including a base mold portion and detachable arm members, allowing for easier assembly and faster production cycles compared to traditional monolithic molds
Solution Approach 2:
The mold components are pre-assembled with the contiguous base portion and arm members positioned before wax pouring, eliminating the need for complex assembly operations during the manufacturing process and reducing overall production time
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional methods are used to manufacture triple candles, then the candles can be produced, but the process is cost prohibitive
Solution Approach 1:
The mold is divided into separate components including a base mold portion and detachable arm members, allowing for easier assembly and faster production cycles compared to traditional monolithic molds
Solution Approach 2:
The mold design allows for reusable components that can be replicated and used multiple times, reducing the cost per unit compared to traditional methods that may require more expensive, non-reusable tools or complex processes
3Reliability
If traditional methods are used to manufacture triple candles, then the candles can be produced, but they fail to meet religious compliance requirements efficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The mold components are pre-assembled with the contiguous base portion and arm members positioned before wax pouring, eliminating the need for complex assembly operations during the manufacturing process and reducing overall production time
Solution Approach 2:
The mold integrates the base portion and arm members into a unified structure that ensures the contiguous connection required for religious compliance while maintaining manufacturing efficiency through a cohesive design that simplifies the wax pouring and cooling process
Data Source
AI summary
A candle manufacturing apparatus that utilizes a mold body to provide a contiguous connection of three candle members through a common interior volume present in the mold body. The mold body includes a center portion that is tubular in shape having a first end and a second end. Integrally formed with the center portion 12 is a first arm member wherein the first arm member is axially aligned with the center portion extending outward therefrom. A second arm member is integrally formed with the center portion opposite the first arm member. The second arm member extends outward from the center portion and is axially aligned therewith. The first arm member, second arm member and center portion have openings providing access to the interior volume and a void to insert the candle members thereinto. Apertures are formed at the ends of the first arm member, second arm member and center portion.