CN202708962U

CN202708962U - Flameless candle

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Publication number: CN202708962U
Application number: CN2012200173312U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 加里.施努克尔; 道格.巴顿
Original assignee: CANDELA Co Ltd
Current assignee: L&L Candle Co LLC
Priority date: 2011-03-23
Filing date: 2011-03-23
Publication date: 2013-01-30
Anticipated expiration: 2021-03-23

Abstract

The utility model discloses a device which has a flickering flame effect and a flameless candle. The device comprises outer shells of inner spaces of a first level and a second level. A drive mechanism generates a time-varying electromagnetic field which extends to enter into the first level. A first swing part is arranged inside the inner space of the first level in a pivot mode and comprises magnetic bodies of a first end and a second end, the first end is close to the drive mechanism so that the first magnetic body and a varying electromagnetic field interact with each other, and accordingly the swing part is enabled to move. The device comprises a second swing part which is arranged inside the second level in a pivot mode, wherein the magnetic body of the first end is close to the second end of the first swing part. A flame contour element extends from the second swing part, a light resource transmits light to the flame contour element, and the flame contour element moves due to magnetic coupling of the swing part.

Description

Flameless candle

The application be the applying date be March 23 in 2011 day, be called the dividing an application of utility model application that " kinetic flame device ", application number are 201120126374.X.

Technical field

The utility model relates in general to for the luminous method and system of animation form, relates in particular to system, apparatus and method that the flickering flame that dynamic optical moves is provided for simulation.

Background technology

Independent one the candle light flame of simulation for the artistical difficult challenge of professional effect.Simulation big fire such as the flame ratio in fireplace or the film studio setting is easier to design, because they are generally watched from afar, most of effect of big fire comprises emits light and heat and ashes, and these all are easily to simulate.But an independent candle light is normally watched from short distance, the focus of effect drop on the wick dynamically or the light of the optionally flicker of mobile independent flame on.

Flame is visible, the luminous part of fire.Independent flame is the dynamic interaction of the complexity of fuel, temperature gradual change degree, convection current and flow of ambient air.These interact to produce continuously and random mobile light, have the zone of the loose restriction of different colours, wherein, regional in the space dynamically or in uncertain mode varying sized and shape.Although have complexity, people also are familiar with the outward appearance of nature flame very much, so that be difficult to realize compellent, the true or natural simulation of outward appearance for the beholder, especially only have in short several feet or still less the situation at viewing distance.

Candle light based on burning can cause safety problem owing to having flame and heat under many environment.These traditional candle lights need high maintenance, and are unsuitable in the situation that do not continue to safeguard and use in such as religious building, theme park, monument, Window Display, museum etc. for a long time.On the other hand, the light that traditional wax candle light processed produces can attract a lot of people and easily manufactured out for a variety of applicable cases, such as the illumination of tables' illumination, room illumination, wall lamp stand, religious rites, theatre lighting, decorative lighting and holiday and SA.Therefore, need a kind of artificial flame simulator always, can use to get safety and need still less maintenance more than traditional wax or burning candle light, artificial flame simulator or device should produce the exciting and actual simulation of independent flame and can be suitable for various shape factors.

Exist many flame to copy creative product, make the purpose Reality simulation flame that ins all sorts of ways for showing, such as U.S. Patent No. 7,125, disclosed device in 142, No.6,454,425, No.4,550,363.Specifically, U.S. Patent No. 7,125,142 records are a kind of uses the multiple color photofixation to the device of translucent housing, and they are enabled according to computer program, attempt in the situation that do not adopt moving-member to make light life-like.U.S. Patent No. 6,454,425 disclose a kind of candle light flame simulating assembly, comprise blowning installation, guide towards the compliant member of flamboyancy for generation of air stream and with the air that flows, thereby thereby blow and vibration or vibration flamboyancy compliant member simulation candle light.U.S. Patent No. 4,550,363 disclose a kind of bulb that is equipped with light-permeable and light scattering lamp housing.These and other are attempted resulting flame and show to have relatively relatively poor effect and not yet extensively adopted by commerce or retail market for the simulation of real flame.In addition, this device generally needs a large amount of energy inputs and need to change continually battery, and this can to increase buying and running cost and to need cumbersome maintenance in order continuing to use.

The whole content of these or all other extrinsic materials discussed herein at this in conjunction with as a reference.Comprising with reference in term restriction or use when inconsistent or opposite with the restriction of this term that provides at this, be suitable in the restriction of this this term that provides, the restriction of this term is inapplicable in reference.

The utility model content

Produce the kinetic flame device that is moved the illuminating effect of driving by true but irregular physics by providing, and by the method for making and using above-mentioned kinetic flame device is provided, the utility model solves above-mentioned and other problem.Embodiment more of the present utility model can comprise driving mechanism, complex interaction between its simulation and/or disturbing gravity, quality, electromagnetic field intensity, magnetic field, air drag and the light is done in order to realize dynamic or random flame effect, but be that complicated reciprocation is not directly modulated or controlled in order to reduce control and/or drive and requires or element meaningly.The motion and the light that are produced by kinetic flame device produce the light of the dynamic optical output of reproducing independent flickering flame convincingly, and this flickering flame for example can be provided by burning or the candle of routine.

More specifically, provide a kind of flameless candle, comprise

Limit at least in part the shell of inner space;

Driving mechanism, this driving mechanism are arranged on described enclosure and are configured to produce the electromagnetic field along with the time variation that extends into described inner space; And

Tilting member, it is pivotally connected to described shell and is at least partially disposed in the described shell, and described tilting member has the flame profile element and is configured to and the interactional magnet of described electromagnetic field or iron content mark.

More specifically, provide a kind of equipment for simulating flame such as candle flame etc.Flame simulating equipment can comprise the shell with one or more sidewalls (or housing parts), and this sidewall defines the inner space (or upper and lower space) with the first order and second level.Can arrange driving mechanism for example electric coil extend into the time Electromagnetic Field of the first order with generation.This equipment can also comprise first order tilting member, and it is pivotally mounted in the inner space of the first order.First order tilting member can comprise the first magnet (permanent magnet that for example embeds or adhere to) on the first end and the second magnet (permanent magnet that for example embeds or adhere to) on the second end.In some cases, first end is orientated as adjacent to driving mechanism, so that the first magnet and the time Electromagnetic Field interact, thereby along with past of time (or within operation period of driving mechanism/during) dynamic mobile (or move with random pattern) first order tilting member.Unless stipulated opposite content in the context, otherwise should be interpreted as comprising their end points in all scopes of this statement, and open scope should be interpreted as comprising the coml virtual value.Similarly, all values of listing should be thought of as and comprise median, unless pointed out opposite content in the context.

Equipment can also comprise the second level tilting member in the inner space that is pivoted on the second level.Second level tilting member comprises the magnet (for example adhering to or be embedded into the permanent magnet on the parts) on the first end, and this end of second level tilting member is orientated the second end close to first order tilting member as.In other cases, the ferromagnetic material alternate magnets is provided, for example driving mechanism can apply power at mark or the element of ferromagnetic material, the other end of this first order pendulum has magnet or another ferromagnetic material, and (second level pendulum has magnet or ferromagnetic mark/element, depend on that when being magnet near one of element for these two, first order pendulum comprises magnet or ferromagnetic material).In some cases, two of tilting member ends are spaced apart avoiding physical/mechanical to disturb, thereby but enough closely so that their magnet reciprocation is delivered to second level tilting member with the dynamic mobile of first order tilting member.Second level tilting member can also comprise the flame contours element that extends from the second end of the second tilting member.This equipment can also comprise light source, and it is suitable for optionally transporting light on the flame contours element.Driving mechanism can comprise lead loop and provide changing currents with time to produce the signal generator of time-varying magnetic field to coil.

In use, respond the reciprocation between the first magnet and the time-varying magnetic field, first order tilting member can move with random fashion along with the past of time.Further in use, response first order tilting member moves with random fashion, and second level tilting member can move with another random fashion, and the flame contours element has dynamic motion whereby, receives simultaneously the light from light source.

In some embodiment of this equipment, first and second grades of tilting members each comprise elongation, planar body.The main body of first order tilting member can be by the first support component in the primary importance place pivotal support close to first order tilting member the second end, and the main body of second level tilting member can be by the second support component in the second place place pivotal support close to second level tilting member the second end simultaneously.The first support component can comprise rigid bodies (for example line, rod, axle etc.), and it extends across the inner space of shell and the hole by primary importance place in the first order tilting member.Similarly, the second support component can comprise rigid bodies, and it extends across the inner space of shell and the hole by second place place in the first order tilting member.In other embodiments, first (and in some cases, second) support component can be compliant member such as fine rule etc., so that the more irregular movement of the permission bottom for example allows compliant member mobile to sidepiece ground with respect to distolateral of its constraint.In the first order tilting member primary importance can be configured between the first and second magnets and than the first magnet closer to the second magnet.

In some embodiment of equipment, each is extending certain distance with the first and second grades of close-fitting central part of tilting member offices towards driving mechanism respectively the first and second support components.According to some embodiment, this equipment comprises the pedestal that cooperates with shell or its part, and it is located adjacent to the first order.In such an embodiment, pedestal holds driving mechanism and can be configured as the electric coupling light socket and thinks that driving mechanism and light source provide power supply.In other embodiments, electric coupling can be provided with the pedestal with plug, for example is used for the plug of standard wall socket, directly inserts wall socket (for example be similar to night-light and still have flame effect) to allow pedestal.

Multiple purpose, feature, aspect and the advantage of the utility model theme will be followed from below in the detailed description of preferred embodiment of appended accompanying drawing and become more apparent, and in the accompanying drawings, identical Reference numeral represents identical element.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 shows the sectional perspective view according to the embodiment of dynamic flame effects device of the present utility model.

Fig. 2 shows the exemplary driver mechanism according to the utility model embodiment, for example can use with the device of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 shows the cross section according to the alternative embodiment of kinetic flame device of the present utility model.

Fig. 4 shows the embodiment of the different perspective view of about 90 degree of for example rotating of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 shows the cross section according to another alternative embodiment of kinetic flame device of the present utility model.

Fig. 6 shows the embodiment of the different perspective view of about 90 degree of for example rotating of Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 shows the sectional perspective view of another embodiment of the dynamic flame effects device that is similar to device shown in Figure 1, has the single-stage of the dynamic mobile that the flame contours element is provided.

Fig. 8 shows the sectional perspective view of the embodiment of the dynamic flame effects device (its aspect can be used for single-stage or two-stage or multilevel device) that is similar to Fig. 1 and 7 shown devices, and the use that shows the use of the illumination that comprises shell and sidewall magnet is with shaping or affect the flame main body or the dynamic mobile of upper pendulum parts.

Fig. 9 has illustrated an embodiment of the dynamic flame effects device that is similar to device shown in Figure 8, further comprise outer enclosure (or candle body), partly be used for sealing driving mechanism and its power supply (being battery) here, also show telescopic flame characteristic, be used for showing when not operating candle (the unlit wick of for example expecting such as conventional candle), Fig. 9 shows the device (for example lid/cover is in upwards position) in the operation.

Figure 10 has illustrated the dynamic flame effects device of the Fig. 9 that is under the " shut " mode", and its middle cover/cover is in to upper/lower positions (for example flame main body or upper pendulum parts are retracted in the shell of the second level or when two-stage is provided in single shell/main body and are retracted in the shell simply).

Figure 11 has illustrated a specific implementations of upper pendulum parts or flame main body, its utilize the hourglass main body with recessed or depression flame contours element so that the required dynamic mobile of profile element and light reflection/assimilation effect to be provided.

The specific embodiment

The utility model comprises producing by true, irregular and physics and moves the device of illumination effect of driving and the method for manufacturing and this device of use.The existing apparatus of trial simulation flickering flame is usually used through modulation or controlled movement and is come simulating flame, but these devices can only produce less-than-ideal result, in part because the complexity of natural flame is difficult to imitate or simulate.Selectively, some prior aries are attempted intensity, color and/or other characteristics of control or modulated light source, and such as passing through flicker, this has also produced unrealistic result.The ground that compares, the utility model promote and/or disturb the complexity between gravity, quality, electromagnetic field intensity, magnetic field, air drag and the light to interact, but the interaction of this complexity is directly modulated or controlled.Therefore, the movement and the light that generate according to system of the present utility model can produce the light of the dynamic or random light output of reproducing flickering flame convincingly.

The utility model capable of regulating is suitable for a wide range of form factor/factor (form factor) thereby satisfies the requirement of application-specific.Fig. 1 illustrates the embodiment of the candle light of an independent flame, and the embodiment of Fig. 3-6 illustrates take the form factor of lamp as the basis, can be used as the bulb alternative with many traditional lighting fixtures.Thereby the ratio of embodiment of the present utility model can change function and the aesthetic demands that satisfies certain application cases.Power supply described herein can provide by battery, AC/DC power supply, solar cell or other available power sources.Although the utility model comprises the complexity interaction between many power, in general preferably, element of the present utility model can be implemented reliability and the long-life for improving product fully.Therefore, although described specific strong structure and the instantiation of parts here, the complexity of actual embodiment can change.

Fig. 1 illustrates the cut-away, perspective view according to the embodiment of kinetic flame device 100 of the present utility model, be similar to conventional waxes candle light processed, such as pillar, candlewick, container candle, the light of redeeming a vow to a god (votive), tea light (tea light) etc. depended on ratio and the size of application-specific.Fig. 1 illustrates two easily manufactured level assemblies, but the utility model can be embodied as whole single level main body, adopts two-stage shown in Figure 1, perhaps in the situation that needs can adopt three grades or more multistage.Extra level can affect scope, speed and the easy variability of form factor and the light that produces.Level can decay according to the particular geometric size of the element in a specific order or amplify these characteristics.

Driving mechanism (or electrically driving mobile engine (engine)) 101 is set, as the magnetic field that produces along with the time change, M1, this mechanism can adopt various forms, all coils as shown in Figure 1.Driving mechanism or coil 101 at the base portion place of the embodiment of Fig. 1 comprise the coil that twines curve, and it can example form such as the conductive electric wire that is coated with insulator.The winding of coil 101 can keep the location by line being remained to the adhesive tape, adhesive, epoxy resin or the other materials (not shown) that are together required form.Coil 101 can be that general circle shown in Figure 1 or any other make things convenient for shape, such as oval, square, triangle or irregular shape.Coil 101 can have the space/blank of air core or hollow, as shown in Figure 1, perhaps can use the magnetic core, such as iron, ferroalloy, ferrite, permalloy and other available magnetic core materials.This iron core can be located at the general center of coil 101, adopts the shape of general cylindrical or depart from the center with different or similar shape under certain application cases.

In certain embodiments, the permanent magnet (not shown) can be integrated in the coil 101, be arranged on the surface of coil 101 or adopt alternate manner adjacent to coil 101 thereby the magnetic field that provides static to be set, and this static magnetic field is accumulated (as shown in Figure 2) along with what produce during by energy supply when coil 101 along with the electromagnetic field of time change.Although independent one coil 101 is illustrated among Fig. 1, but can consider also can use two or more independent or synchronous energy supply coils, symmetrical or (for example distribute asymmetrically around the central axis of candle light device, extend up through the axis of first order shell 102 and second level shell 104, pass in some cases pendulum or tilting member 111,121), thus complicated magnetic field produced; But, this complexity of controlling magnetic field shape and attempt may be so that the result who returns diminishes gradually or even adversely affect the compellent result who is produced by an independent coil embodiment shown in Figure 1 clearly.

In operation, thus coil 101 produces magnetic field M along with the time change by the electric current energy supply that changes along with the time coil 101 near ₁In certain embodiments, the magnetic field that core material be used for to focus on and guiding produces and corresponding to operation change power demand of the present utility model.In identical or other embodiment, thus permanent magnet uses in coil 101 or near the magnetic field M that changes along with the time that produced by energy supply coil 101 ₁Static magnetic field of upper stack.This extra static magnetic field can be used for changing that power requires and optionally change or limit near the coil 101 magnetic field M ₁Shape.

The first order 103 is used for will be by the electromagnetic field M along with the time change of coil 101 generations ₁Change into dynamic mobile D1 _DynamicallyThe first order 103 is located so that its base portion is in the electromagnetic field M that is produced by coil 101 at least ₁In, as magnetic field M ₁When existing, the element magnetic in the first order 103 is connected to coil 101.Specifically, the magnet 114 of locating or be installed in pendulum or first order pendulum parts 111 lower ends is in the electromagnetic field M that changes along with the time ₁In.Magnet 114 preferably adopts the minitype permanent-magnet with enough magnetic field intensities, in response to by with the electromagnetic field M that changes along with the time that is produced by coil 101 ₁The interaction of carrying out and the repulsive force or the attraction that produce move, so that pendulum parts 111 produce displacement in random or dynamic mode, such as arrow D1 _DynamicallyShown in.For example, pendulum parts 111 can have elongated main body, such as the thin planar design with rectangle, ellipse or other shape, can adopt plastics or other non-iron-bearing materials (for example to form, width is about 0.25 to 2 inch wide plastics rectangle, length is about 0.5 to 4 inch, and thickness be 0.2 inch or still less).Displacement D1 _DynamicallyRealize the utility model thereby can in very large range change, but can adopt random form, leave initial point or stop place and carry out 0.5 inch or more mobile with any direction.

Although the utility model operates with any polarity alignment of magnet 114, but thereby the polarity alignment of the polarity of magnet 114 alignment and the electromagnetic field that produced by coil 101 is coordinated or select dynamic mobile/displacement of producing required result or bottom or first order pendulum parts 111, D1 _DynamicallyFor example, when coil 101 produces facing up arctic, the alignment magnet 114(that has so the prone South Pole can be described as first or lower magnet of bottom pendulum parts here) will increase the net positive suction head adhesion, and the alignment magnet 114 with prone arctic will increase the clean adhesion of repelling, and arbitrary structure all can be used among some embodiment of device 100.To attract adhesion to have predictable effect mixing between the adhesion and in specific application, be suitable or needs with repelling with an angular alignment magnet 114.Rare earths permanent magnet, ferrimagnet, ceramagnet etc. are applicable to magnet 114.Also attractability can be incorporated into the Ferrite Material alternate magnets 114 of electromagnetic field.

The shape of the first order or lower case 102 can be substantially in a tubular form, and sidewall limits inner space or blank to hold bottom pendulum parts 111 and to be used for magnetic field/magnetic force M ₁The interacting space or the lower magnet 114 of zone and pendulum parts 111.Shell 102 can have by plastics, glass, pottery, molding ring epoxy resins maybe can form the sidewall that the other materials corresponding to the required form of application-specific forms.Shell 102 can comprise metal in some cases, but some metals may have influence on electromagnetic field.But shell 102 as shown in the figure can every end all be open wide or at one end be open wide or can adopt in some cases magnetic penetration material such as glass, plastics etc. and in the upper end and/or the lower end sealed.Thereby the first order or lower case 102 can by vacuum seal and/or can be sealed and comprise air thereby liquid is handled or the buffering of control pendulum 111 in response to the magnetic field M from coil 101 inputs ₁And obtain the dynamic or random displacement of required response/mobile D1 _DynamicallyIn some cases, first order shell 102, pendulum 111 and supporting member 113 also can be considered to or be called bonded block, it is arranged in driving mechanism or the mobile engine 101 and (perhaps is connected to this mechanism, engine or coil), and extraly, the second pendulum parts 121 with and flame contours (silhouette) 125 can be considered to the flame main body.

Bottom or first order pendulum parts 111 are installed in pivotally in the supporting member that is arranged in the first order shell 102 or by this supporting member and support pivotally.This pivot supporting can adopt various ways to be arranged to allow pendulum to center on pivotal point or dynamic displacement D1 is carried out in the installation site _DynamicallyFor example, but as restriction, pendulum parts 111 can have and form the pivoting hole 112 that allows such as bar, axle, line, silk etc. of pendulum supporting member 113 to pass.In certain embodiments, supporting member 113 is flexible and/or has travel range or the span that allows it to move along with parts 111 of the supporting that pivots, for example, flexible silk or line, can sidepiece-to-sidepiece ground movement a certain amount of (being not to strain fully) thus more irregular movement is directed to bottom pendulum parts 111.For example, supporting member 113 can be flexible electric wire, line or silk thread, length is greater than the diameter (the perhaps distance between the sidewall of shell 102) of shell, so that it has some play or lax, allow it (for example to move away its stop or home position along any direction, mobile 360 degree leave stop place one segment distance or such as 0.5 inch or larger displacement, but usually less than about 0.25 inch).But in other embodiments, preferably supporting member 113 is rigidity or semirigid, and not along with pendulum parts 111 move.

Hole 112 is formed on the first half of pendulum 111, so that the major part of the quality of pendulum 111 is positioned at pivoting hole 112 belows, rather than is positioned at pivoting hole 112 tops (for example, from top edge etc. 0.1 to 0.45 times of the length of the pendulum parts 111 of measurement).It is pointed out that position along with pivotal point near pendulum 111 centers near balance, pendulum 111 becomes, and to increase gradually ground unstable and show ever-increasing irregular movement.Consider this situation, in exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 1, the pivotal point in hole 112 or position move up (for example, in 0.1 to 0.3 scope of pendulum length) with respect to the intermediate point of pendulum 111, and this will increase the stability of flame mirage and reduce it and move D1 _DynamicallyBut this location in pivotal point or hole 112 will reduce the moving range of the upper end of pendulum 111, and this needs in certain embodiments.The position of pivotal point 112 can be selected to the demand that satisfies application-specific.This structure allows pendulum 111 to be suspended on settling position, be not subject to the impact of electromagnetic field and allow Action of Gravity Field pendulum parts 111 qualitatively and the lower magnet 114 that is connected to pendulum 111 qualitatively.Other mechanisms can be used as alternative by the pivot installed part that is combined to form of pivoting hole 112 and supporting member 113 such as allowing to carry out gimbals that multi-axial cord moves or other (respectively) joints.

Thereby the wall section that pendulum supporting-line 113 is connected to shell 102 supports in the position at the center that is chosen to be the hollow space that pendulum 111 general location are limited in the wall section by shell 102, so that the diameter of supporting-line 113 when having circular cross section across excessive shell 102.In some preferred embodiments, supporting member 113 can comprise rigidity or semirigid line, thereby such as steel or steel alloy line or bar and preferably through bending form in the position that is needing pendulum 111 to stop low spot (for example, the installation site of the end of line 113 can be online 113 low, central point or pivot supporting part top about 0.1 to 0.5 inch or more).Hole 112 in the pendulum parts 111 greater than the diameter of supporting-line 112, so that pendulum 111 centers on supporting-line 113 swings or freely pivots, still remains on identical substantially position and direction, unless pendulum 111 is subject to electromagnetic field M fully simultaneously ₁Interference.Adopt this mode, D1 can be moved with pendulum in the top of pendulum parts 111 in the scope of cardinal principle taper _DynamicallyAnd move forward and backward, adopt hole 112 as the summit, and can wave.

The minitype permanent-magnet 115 that its composition is similar to magnet 114 and is aligned in magnet 114 is positioned at the upper end of pendulum 111, for example, and between the upside or edge of hole 112 and pendulum parts 111.Pendulum parts 111 with respect to the size of shell 102 so that its in shell 102 around by the summit in the supporting-line 113, have a down dip, pivot position that low spot or depression limit freely moves.In a particular embodiment, the length of pendulum 111 be chosen as so that when assembling as shown in Figure 1 the bottom of pendulum 111 be positioned at the lowermost portion top of wall 102, the top of pendulum 111 is lower than the highest part of wall 102.This OILS STRUCTURE DEPRESSION or prevent from producing between mechanical interaction and pendulum 111 and the coil 101 between the element in the first order 103 and the second level 105 and produce mechanical interaction.Although can tolerate some mechanical interactions, by preventing mechanical interaction, final result or dynamic flame effect are considered to more stably, simultaneously more dynamically/arbitrarily and be similar to actual conditions.

In operation, electromagnetic field is so that magnet 114 repels ground mutually or attract mutually ground mobile.That moves D1 _DynamicallyBe converted by the pendulum 111 that is fixed with magnet 114.The scope of the movement of the lower end of pendulum 111 is greater than the scope of the movement of the upper end of pendulum 111, its degree by the location positioning in hole 112 (for example, corresponding to the D1 of pendulum 111 _DynamicallyCan be considered to have bottom component and top component, the twice that this bottom component is the top component or four times etc.).Gravity trends towards pendulum 111 is back to vertical position, and the electromagnetic field M that changes along with the time ₁Can disturb constantly pendulum 111 and can be used for preventing from being back to vertical position and be in stable state.In the particular instance of using sinusoidal change electromagnetic field, pendulum 111 suitable high energy ground swing around, along random direction, have different displacement amplitudes, D1 _Dynamically

Act on the movement that air drag on the surf zone of pendulum 111 can cushion pendulum 111.Therefore, thus the size and dimension of pendulum 111 can be changed speed and the degree that the required dynamic mobile of application-specific is provided.In certain embodiments, parts 111 by the irregular shape of usage comparison such as hourglass shape are controlled air drag, in other cases, thus by providing one or more netted or porous parts to allow air to flow through the main body control attenuation of air of parts 111.In other cases, the bottom of pendulum parts 111 can form heavier, thereby has more surface area/quality or additionally add required and adjustable dynamic moving/displacement that weight realizes parts 111, D1 _Dynamically

The second level 105 comprises shell 104, this shell preferably has composition and the size that is substantially similar to shell 102, so that level 103 and 105(or corresponding shell 102,104) thus can mate or connect together to form has separately or candle light or the apparatus main body of overall appearance.The second level 105 general movements that are used for being connected to the dynamic power that moves the upper end of pendulum 111 and that dynamic power are converted into flame contours element or ennation 125.The structure of the second level 105 and class of operation are similar to the first order 103.Higher level's pendulum parts 121 are shorter than the length of shell 104 a little, install pivotally on such as in certain embodiments rigidity or semi-rigid line etc. at pendulum supporting member 123 via pivoting hole 122, have lower support part or zone at the center of element 123.Supporting member 123 is mounted to the sidewall (striding across space or the blank that limits in the sidewall that is limited to shell 104 with stretching such as the upper edge at the sidewall at relative position place) of shell 104 at every end place.First or lower magnet 124(be similar to composition, size and the alignment thereof of second or the upper magnet 115 of first or the lower magnet 114 of first order pendulum parts 111 and first order pendulum parts, as indicated above) be installed in bottom (or first) part or the place, end of pendulum parts 121.Magnet 124 is positioned to that magnetic is connected to magnet 115 or by magnetic field or power M ₂Impact.Magnetic connection function M ₂Repellency preferably, but its also can be attractability or attractability combination and repellency in conjunction with between mixing.For example, in a useful embodiment, magnetic is in conjunction with being attractability, and gravity is used for pendulum parts band is back to central authorities or centre position.In use, the coil in this situation can provide the magnetic field of annular shape, so that leave the centre position along with it moves near pendulum, attracts magnetic to be combined in and realizes when opening switch automatically beginning.

Flame contours element 125 comprises smooth or three-dimensional main body, and its material preferably is formed with profile or the boundary shape of flame profile.Flame contours element 125 from the top (or second) of second level pendulum parts 121 partly/edge or the sidepiece of end stretch out.Element 125 can comprise sheet material, and such as paper or plastics, and/or the identical or different material of the main body of employing and pendulum parts 121 forms.Flame contours element 125 can be the sheet material of two dimension or distortion, with three-dimensional extension, perhaps can be fully three-dimensional object.The quality of flame contours 125 and air drag have increased quality and the air drag of pendulum 121, and its structure is generally considered with respect to the upper end of pendulum parts 121 or the second end location pivoting hole 122 time like this.

In operation, the magnetic field M that is produced by magnet 115 ₂Ground is mobile or attraction ground is mobile so that magnet 124 is subjected to repel.That moves through the pendulum 121 that is fixed with flame contours 125 and transmits, and is depicted as to have second dynamically or voluntary activity or displacement D2 _DynamicallyOwing to adopting the pendulum parts 111 of the first order 103, so the movement of the lower end of pendulum 121 or the scope of dynamic displacement or amplitude are than the scope of the movement of the upper end of pendulum 121 greatly to a certain degree, this degree is by location positioning (for example, the dynamic displacement D2 of hole 122 with respect to the edge on the top of pendulum 121 _DynamicallyIn the lower end of pendulum 121 or bottom/first end or First have upper end or top/second end or second larger component than pendulum 121, the movement in lower end/bottom or first end/First is 2 to 4 times).In an embodiment, the scope of activities of the first order or bottom pendulum parts 111 is longer, the scope of activities of upper pendulum 121 is shorter, this can by select these pendulum parts 111, each distance of leaving their pivotal points of 121 control (for example, by make pivoting hole 112 away from magnet/ferrimagnet parts 114 than pivoting hole 122 away from parts 114 farther and so that lower pendulum 111 has more movement).

In certain embodiments, pivoting hole 122 is arranged on the position (for example, the upper flange of second level shell 104 or edge below is 0.1 to 1 inch or more) of the candle wick base portion that is comparable to burning candle.Gravity trends towards so that pendulum 121 is back to vertical position, and the influence of magnetic field M of moving magnet 115 ₂Disturb constantly pendulum 121 and inhibition to be back to the stable state of vertical position.Act on air drag on the surf zone of pendulum parts 121 and flame contours element 125 so that the mobile D2 of pendulum parts 121 _DynamicallyDecayed.Therefore, thus the size and dimension of pendulum parts 121 can be changed application-specific or the required dynamic moving D2 of embodiment that realizes corresponding to device 100 _DynamicallySpeed and degree.It is to be noted, parts 114,115,124 can be magnet or ferrimagnet, embodiment setting is corresponding to the ferromagnetism sign of element 114, then corresponding to the ferromagnetism sign of

element

115 or 124, another embodiment uses magnet as element 114 and ferrimagnet as element 115 or 124(for example, and it is that magnet is to realize required driving force that the parts of every pair of magnetic combination wherein only have one).

Although previously described structure produces dynamic mobile in flame contours 125, having more than is that this of element 125 moves or shape itself produces compellent flame simulating.For producing compellent effect, also be important from the essence of the light that installs 100 reflections or produce, just movement and the shape of its element.For this purpose, some embodiment of this device 100 can comprise flame contours element 125, its shape forms simple geometry, thereby such as triangle, circle or arbitrarily shape produce required effect, simultaneously, shown element 125 has shape or the circumferential profile that is similar to candle light or independent flame.

In the specific implementations 100 of Fig. 1, thereby the spot light 107 that is installed in flame contours 125 tops produces a luminous point 127 towards element 125 on the surface of flame contours element 125 for guide lights 108.Can use one or more light sources 107, when using, a plurality of light sources can align so that a plurality of luminous points 127 that they produce are in alignment with each other near profile element 125, even profile element 125 in normal operating at the dynamic moving D2 of higher level or second level pendulum parts 121 _DynamicallyEffect under mobile.

Light source 107 comprises for example light emitting diode (LED) or other efficient low power sources, and the light that optical navigation produces thereby it combines with plus lens forms required size and dimension.Incandescence, Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) or other devices also are applicable to light source 107.Selectively, thereby the common luminous point 107 that produces required form and size that uses of narrow light source even laser and divergent lens, for example, thus be similar to element 125 form/shape shape and be similar to element 125 or less than the size of element 125 control gas leakage.Light source 107 can comprise that also thereby the fibre optics light pipe is sent to desired position and angle with light from remote light-emitting device.Light source 107 can throw downwards as shown in Figure 1, perhaps makes progress, and perhaps any angle satisfies the application-specific of device 100 or the demand of enforcement.In some cases, flame contours 125 can slight curvatures and not with pendulum 121 vertical alignments or align with pendulum 121 a little, thus the desired location from light source 107 reverberation to spectators.

Light source 107 can use color light source or wave filter and form colourama.Thereby light source 107 can comprise a plurality of light sources and produce several color, thereby this light source can be provided change color by static or dynamic energy supply.The controlled light of these types that produce can promote effect of the present utility model, but in most of the cases be unnecessary, and in fact can under application-specific, be unfavorable for required produce an effect, because as previously noted, adopt directly modulation and self control simulation flame effect can not produce suitable effect in many cases.But as the reinforcement according to basic dynamic optical shifting principle of the present utility model, the output of this direct manipulation light and the output of control light can produce required result in application-specific.

Selectively, perhaps in addition, the surface of flame contours 125 is with solid color, the color that gradually changes or to comprise that yellow, orange, red and/or blue pattern carry out painted, and above-mentioned color can be used separately or jointly use, and perhaps adds the white light emitting device in the light source 107.In some cases, painted can adopt fluorescence color (for example, daytime emission type color) thus realize required result so that the sensation of heat or intensification is associated with real flame.The light of the white on the element 125 or colored points 127 reflections has these two the color of color on the surface of the color that depends on the light that is produced by light source 107 and the profile element 125 that luminous point 127 drops on.Along with profile element 125 dynamic displacement D2 along with pendulum parts 121 in the space _DynamicallyMove, its angle with respect to light source 107 changes constantly, and responsively or as one man, the light intensity that reflects changes in the dynamic mode of complexity.This effect can reversed when profile element 125 or is being changed during three-dimensional structure.In order to obtain front light and rear light by a light source 107, selectable elements 125(with and painted/material) so that the part of received light 108 is reflected, a part is allowed through to opposite side or the back side.For example, the texture of element 125, color and/or material can be so that about light of 40% to 60% (for example, only about half of) be reflected, and remaining light (for example, only about half of) passes through simultaneously, and this moment, element 125 was local at least translucent.Adopt this mode, the front and rear of show element 125 is lighted by the light 108 of light source 107.

The schematically illustrated simple drive unit 200 according to an embodiment of the present utility model of Fig. 2 has similar Reference numeral such as the parts that are used for kinetic flame device 100(flame attachment 100 in driving 200).In the embodiment of Fig. 2, power source 201 is set, this power source can comprise combination or the change programme of battery, AC/DC power supply, sun-generated electric power or above-mentioned power supply, produces the electric energy with enough voltage, electric current and frequency, satisfies the use of light source or engine 107 and signal generator 203.In some exemplary embodiments, photo engine 107 and signal generator 203 the two by direct current driven and do not managed or control by explicitly.Selectively, export the output of photo engine 107 and/or signal generator 203 to thereby the controller line (not shown) can be included and operate change, thereby produce various results.

In an embodiment, signal generator 203 generates sinusoidal output in the exemplary embodiment, but in other cases, it can produce square wave, impulse modulation, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation(PFM) or other output waveform, for the electromagnetic field M that is produced by coil 101 ₁Have the intended effect.In a preferred embodiment, generator 203 provides the square wave that intermittently is disturbed (for example, fall every so many pulse (such as 32 pulses) square waves, thereby restart to promote irregular effect after then suspending/disturbing).In another illustrative embodiments, signal generator 203 is similar to the conventional synchronization impulse circuit that produces the sinusoidal output of 60Hz that is connected to coil 101.When using a plurality of coil 101, signal generator 203 can be suitable for producing a plurality of outputs, and these outputs can be synchronous or nonsynchronous.Can consider, when power supply 201 is connected to AC main road or line source, can produces corresponding to the required waveform of coil 101 and eliminate demand for signal generator 203 with simple transformer.

Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 illustrate the alternative of kinetic flame device 300, wherein, and according to the form factor of winding machine of the present utility model for being complementary with the standard lamp fixed structure with lamp socket.So, Fig. 3 and this embodiment 300 shown in Figure 4 can realize the alternative structure that is screwed into corresponding to conventional bulb, with the flame outward appearance of traditional light jig transformation for the candle light shape of flicker.Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 illustrate the identical embodiment of device 300 from the different visual angle of general quadrature.Has the element of like reference numerals corresponding to the like among this two width of cloth figure.Usually, material, structure and the class of operation of Fig. 3 and embodiment shown in Figure 4 with reference to the described embodiment of independent candle light insert structure of Fig. 1 (for example is similar to, the interaction of magnet, electrically produce magnetic field for generation of the first dynamic mobile/displacement, then be passed to second level pendulum via the interaction between two permanent magnets).

Light bulb base 305 is configured to be electrically connected to lamp socket, such as the screw-in light bulb base of standard.But the utility model also easily is suitable for the bulb shell of other types, comprises two pin compacting cooperations, bayonet, important actor bottom, miniature screw threads and the various bases that are used for halogen and low-voltage illuminator.Shell 302 comprises transparent or semitransparent material, such as plastics or glass and be used for arranging with reference to the described first order of the device of Fig. 1 and the second level.Be different from conventional bulb, there is no need the pressure that (in shell 302) maintenance reduces in bulb, compare with the conventional bulb technology like this, more material and structure technology can be used in the utility model.But, in some embodiments need to be in shell 302 or its (respectively) sidewall air inclusion or in bulb 302, comprise the pressure of reduction.In this embodiment of device 300, the hermetically sealing between base 305 and the shell 302 can be set.Shell 302(or its (respectively) translucent sidewall at least) can be coated with colorful film, fluorescence or phosphorescence film, perhaps other coatings, in whole or in part, in the mode that gradually changes, and rule or the irregularly shaped demand that satisfies application-specific 300.

Although do not illustrate among Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, realize that the device of the kinetic energy of power supply 201 and signal generator 203 can be embedded in the base 305.Compare with conventional bulb, use low-yieldly according to exemplary embodiments of the present utility model, to carry out the necessary parts of this function can be very little and easily assemble or be integrated in base 305 and be connected to drive coil 301.Subordinate or first order pendulum parts 311 move around pendulum supporting member 312, and it extends through the hole 313 in the parts 311.Pendulum parts 311 have lower magnet 314 and top magnet 315, and its position, function, the Nomenclature Composition and Structure of Complexes are similar to above with reference to the described lower magnet 114 of Fig. 1 and top magnet 115.The class of operation of pendulum parts 311 is similar to operation and the movement of pendulum shown in Figure 1 111, and lower magnet 314 is driven by the coil/parts that embed in the base 305 by magnetic field M1.The magnetic field M2 that is produced by top or the second magnet 315 is via magnetic field M ₂Be connected to the lower magnet 324 on the top pendulum parts 321.Top pendulum 321 is connected to or is integrated in flame contours 325 and operates in the mode that is similar to the top pendulum 121 among Fig. 1, thereby supporting member 322 extends through hole 323 pendulum parts 321 is installed pivotally.

In operation, the light source 307 such as LED receives power from the power supply 201 upwardly extending conductor (not shown) from base 305.These conductors can extend along inwall or the foreign currency of shell 302.Form the point of required size and be directed to downwards on the surface of flame contours 325 (for example, discussing such as comparable device 100), such as adopting lens/concentrator 317 from the light of light source 307 output.Selectively, can use the reflector on the inner surface that is formed on shell 302 and again led from the light of light source 307 output, so that light reflects and guide at a certain angle towards flame contours 325.Light source 307 also can be positioned in the base 305 and directly or use reflector upwards guiding form a little with the surface in flame contours 325.For example, by adopting paraboloidal or other convex shape so that the upper end of shell 302 has reflectivity, thereby its focus can be formed on the position that needs luminous point through regulating.The light source 307 that is positioned near the relative diffusion the base 305 will upwards transmit scattered light, and then it concentrate and enter in the point that is formed on flame contours 325 places.

Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 illustrate an alternative, wherein, according to mechanism/means 500 of the present utility model be embodied as can with the form factor of the standard lamp anchor clamps coupling with standard light trough, but wherein, mechanism 500 is arranged so that base 505 is positioned at the top that makes flame contours element 525 drive mobile dynamic mobile mechanism (the pendulum parts that are used for installing by pivoting transmit dynamic mobile via magnetic field interaction the first order and the second level).Fig. 5 illustrates identical embodiment with Fig. 6 from the different visual angle of general orthogonal direction.Adopt the element of like reference numerals corresponding to similar element among Fig. 5 and Fig. 6.Be similar to Fig. 3 and embodiment shown in Figure 4, the embodiment of Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 can realize the alternative structure that is screwed into for conventional bulb ideally, the traditional lighting anchor clamps is converted to the candle light shape flame outward appearance of flicker.Usually, material, structure and the class of operation of Fig. 5 and embodiment shown in Figure 6 are similar to reference to the independent candle light insert structure of Fig. 1 and the described embodiment of bulb embodiment of Fig. 3 and Fig. 4.

Light base 505 is configured to be electrically connected to lamp socket, such as standard screw-in light bulb base, although the light bulb base of other types that the utility model also easily is applicable to comprise two pins compacting cooperations, bayonet, important actor bottom, miniature screw threads and is used for the various bases of halogen and low-voltage illuminator.Shell 502 comprises transparent or semitransparent material, such as plastics or glass.Be different from conventional bulb, there is no need to keep the pressure that reduces in the bulb shell 502, compare with the conventional bulb technology like this, wider material and constructing technology can be applied to the utility model.But, in some embodiments need to be in bulb 502 air inclusion or in bulb 302, comprise the pressure of reduction, in this case, the hermetically sealing between base 505 and the shell 502 can be set.Shell 502 can be coated with colorful film, fluorescence or phosphorescence film, perhaps other coatings, in whole or in part, in the mode that gradually changes, and rule or the irregularly shaped demand that satisfies application-specific.

The device of realizing the function of power source 201 and signal generator 203 can embed base 505 in certain embodiments, for example optionally produces driving magnetic field M ₁Compare with conventional bulb, use low electric energy according to exemplary embodiments of the present utility model 500, realize that the necessary parts of that function can be very little and easily assemble or be integrated in the base 505 and be connected to drive coil 501.First order pendulum 511 moves around pendulum supporting member 512, thereby it extends through hole 513 and installs pivotally or support pendulum 511.Pendulum 511 has first or " bottom " magnet 514 and second or " top " magnet 515, their position, function, the Nomenclature Composition and Structure of Complexes are similar to position, function, the Nomenclature Composition and Structure of Complexes with reference to the described lower magnet 114 of Fig. 1 and 115 descriptions of top magnet, for example, the first magnet 514 and magnetic field M ₁Produce dynamic displacement or the mobile D1 of pendulum 511 thereby interact _DynamicallyThe class of operation of pendulum 511 is similar to movement and the operation of pendulum shown in Figure 1 111.Magnetic field M by 515 generations of top magnet ₂Thereby be connected to the lower magnet 524 on the top pendulum 521 so that it moves or adopt dynamically/arbitrarily displacement or mobile D2 brokenly _DynamicallyTop pendulum 521 is connected to or is integrated in flame contours element 525 and operates in the mode that is similar to the top pendulum 121 among Fig. 1, because it is installed pivotally via that hole 523 that wherein extends through supporting member 522.Flame contours element 525 can comprise inverted taper, can be the blowing part (for example, the 3D main body in this example) of for example hollow.

In operation, the light source 507 such as LED receives power from the conductor (not shown) to the power supply 201 of downward-extension from base 505.These conductors can extend along inwall or the outer wall of shell 302.Be formed into the point 518 of required size and upwards be directed on the surface of flame contours 525 from the light of light source 507 such as scioptics/concentrator 517 output.Selectively, can use from the light of light source 507 output to be formed on shell 502 inner surface upper reflector (not shown) and again to be guided, so that light reflection and at a certain angle towards flame contours 525 guiding.Light source 307 also can be arranged in base 305 and directly or use reflector guiding downwards to form a little with the surface at flame contours element 525.

Thereby the utility model can be applicable to the demand that application-specific is satisfied in many variations in implementation process.For example, thus form factor can be changed as night-light, desk lamp, pinup, perhaps needs any form factor of flickering flame lamp output.The utility model can be applicable to fixing and Portable outdoor illumination, ceiling sectional fixture, wall sectional fixture, Landscape Lighting, holiday throw light on, hand illumination etc.In addition, the many dynamic flame elements that are depicted as 100 among Fig. 1 can be driven by single component, power source or other power sources that it comprises signal generator and can insert wall socket.

Can use multiple light source, thus according to effect of the present utility model can by on the flame contours element or interior light source promoted except or replaced being projected to light on the profile element and directly luminous.Other optical elements can be included in the light path that comes from light source, form the shape of light source such as scattering device, reflector and lampshade.Similarly, thus this crust of the device can adopt dispersal device, reflector and lampshade to strengthen changes reflection from the light of flame contours.

In an embodiment, dynamic flame assembly 100 is positioned in the shell or outer cover of supporting first order shell 102 and second level shell 104.These shells can be replaced by independent inner support, post such as the candle light shape, it can use when shell body or outer cover are formed by optical clear/trnaslucent materials, so that " candle light " can be seen by the user, the supporting member of candle light shape can have inner shaft or passage, wherein support pendulum 111 as shown in Figure 1 or with certain deviation, 121, for example, supporting member 123 can be with respect to supporting member 113 rotations, so that these supporting members 133,123 is not substantially parallel, but deviation at an angle, such as when from above or below be laterally or or even vertical when seeing.In some embodiments, magnetic/ferromagnetism sign/parts 114,115,124 are arranged on pendulum 111,121 the main body, and in some cases, it can be used for making it to extend from the pendulum body, such as by adopting magnet carrier, supported rigidly or pivotally by the bottom of top pendulum 121 grades.Light source 107 can be LED or similar device, can be with one or more lens position between light source 107 and flame 125, thus the shape that is moulded light 108 is to realize specific effect (for example, becoming size and/or the shape of about flame 127).Outer cover/shell can comprise the door curtain made of cloth of candle light shape post top or valance (valance) thereby supporting light source/lens 107 and also they (for example being concealed in face of the user, this door curtain made of cloth or valance can be opaque, thereby such as adopting ornamental chromium or other outside painted existence of covering light source 107).

With reference to as described in the figure 1, whole, single-stage main body that the utility model may be embodied as replaces using two-stage as shown in Figure 1 as top.Usually, this can remove the first order 103 and realizes from assembly 100.Fig. 7 shows the sectional perspective view according to the single-stage embodiment of kinetic flame device 700 of the present utility model, it is similar to conventional candle, such as post, circular cone, container candle (container candle), pray candle, tea candle etc., depend on ratio and the size of application-specific.In device 700, single pendulum parts 121 are provided with magnet (iron content parts) 124 on the end (lower end) and the flame contours element 125 on the other end (or upper end).This device can be from variation magnetic field M ₁Character obtain more its motion, as a result of, device 100 can have benefited from more complicated EM field and driver 101.Yet device 100 is useful for firmer and more cheap assembly is provided.

As the situation of map device 100, driving mechanism 101 is provided, it is for generation of time-varying magnetic field M ₁The driving mechanism 101 at the pedestal place of embodiment comprises the coil that for example twines in Fig. 1.In certain embodiments, the permanent magnet (not shown) can be integrated in the coil 101, be placed on the surface of coil 101, or be placed in addition coil 101 near, with provide produce when being energized with coil 101 the time Electromagnetic Field accumulation static magnetic field (as shown in Figure 2).Although unicoil 101 shown in Figure 7 (and as with reference to figure 1 as described in), expect that the coil of two or more independences or synchronization motivationtheory also can use, its central shaft about candle device (for example extending upward by the axle of single-stage shell 104 with in some cases by pendulum or tilting member 121) symmetry or mal-distribution.

In operation, coil 101 encourages to produce time-varying magnetic field M near coil 101 by changing currents with time ₁In certain embodiments, core material is used for the magnetic field of concentrated and guiding generation and changes the power demand that operates for the utility model.In identical or other embodiment, permanent magnet is for coil 101 or in its vicinity with the static magnetic field that superposes on the time-varying field M1 that produces by excitation coil 101.Additional static magnetic field can be used for changing power requirement and selectively changing or limit near coil 101 magnetic field M ₁Shape.

Single-stage 105 is used for the time Electromagnetic Field M1 that coil 101 produces is converted to dynamic motion D1 _DynamicallyLevel 105 location so that at least its pedestal be positioned at the electromagnetic field M1 that coil 101 produces, and the element magnetic couplings in the level 105 arrives coil 101 when electromagnetic field M1 exists.Electromagnetic Field M1 when clearly, locating or being installed in pendulum or the magnet 124 of single-stage tilting member 121 lower ends and be positioned at.The permanent magnet that magnet 124 is preferably little, it has the time repulsion that produces of reciprocation of Electromagnetic Field M1 or attraction and move that enough magnetic field intensities produce with response and coil 101, so that tilting member 121 moves with random or dynamical fashion, such as arrow D1 _DynamicallyShown in.For example, tilting member 121 can have the main body of elongation, the thin flat design that for example has rectangle, ellipse or other shape, it can be formed by plastics or other non-iron-bearing materials (for example width is that about 0.25 to 2 inch, length are that about 0.5 to 4 inch, thickness are 0.2 inch or less plastics rectangle).Mobile D1 dynamically can change to implement the utility model widely, but can be random pattern, and its amount of movement be the edge from 0.5 inch of any direction of initial point or resting position or more.

Single-stage shell 104 generally shape can be tubular, has the interaction space or regional inner space or the space that limit the magnet 124 that comprises tilting member 121 and be used for magnetic field/power M1 and tilting member 121.Shell 104 can have the sidewall that is formed by plastics, glass, pottery, molding ring epoxy resins or other material, and it can form required form for application-specific.Single-stage 105 is generally used for magnetic field/power M ₁(it is so that its lower end is mobile brokenly via magnet/iron content mark 124) is converted to the flame contours element or extends 125 dynamic power or motion.

Shorter than shell 104 length a little single-stage tilting member (or flame main body) 121 is pivotally mounted on the pendulum support component 123 via pivot hole 122, this pendulum support component is such as being rigidity or semi-rigid line etc., in certain embodiments, have lower support part or zone in the center of element 123.Support component 123 is installed in each place, end of shell 104 sidewalls.Magnet 124(composition, size and aligning are similar to first or the lower magnet 114 of first order tilting member 111 and second or the upper magnet 115 of first order tilting member, are installed in as described earlier with reference to Figure 1) lower (or first) part or the place, end of tilting member 121.Magnet 124 is located so that magnetic couplings arrives magnet 115 or passes through magnetic field or power M ₁Impact.Magnetic couplings M ₁Preferably repel, but also can be to attract or the mixing between attraction and repulsion coupling.For example, in a useful embodiment, magnetic couplings attracts, and gravity is used for making tilting member get back to center or physical slot.In the use, the coil in this situation can provide the toroidal magnetic field, so that the magnetic couplings that attracts provides the automatic startup when powering up, near the goods of furniture for display rather than for use it moves is away from physical slot.

Flame contours element 125 comprises the smooth or three-dimensional main body that material forms, and is preferably formed profile or peripheral pattern for having flame profile.Flame contours element 125 from the edge of second level tilting member 121 or upper (or second) partly/side of end stretches out.Element 125 can comprise one piece material for example paper or plastics and/or by forming with the identical or different material of the main body of tilting member 121.Flame contours element 124 can be two dimension or along the sheet material of the distortion of three-dimensional extension, maybe can be fully three-dimensional object.The quality of flame contours 125 and air drag add on the quality and air drag of pendulum 121, so its configuration is generally included consideration in respect to the upper of tilting member 121 or the second end positioning pivot hole 122 time.

In operation, the movement degree of the motion of goods of furniture for display rather than for use 121 lower ends or the degree of dynamic mobile or Amplitude Ratio goods of furniture for display rather than for use 121 upper ends greatly to a certain degree, it is determined (dynamic mobile D1 for example by hole 122 with respect to the position at edge of part on the pendulum 121 _DynamicallyIn the lower of goods of furniture for display rather than for use 121 or first end/part than in the upper of goods of furniture for display rather than for use 121 or second end/part, having larger component, such as for two to four times of amount of movements in lower or the first end/part etc.).In certain embodiments, pivot hole 122 is provided at the position (for example being lower than the upper limb of second level shell 104 or edge 0.1 to 1 inch or more) of wick pedestal in the burning candle.

Gravity tends to make goods of furniture for display rather than for use 121 to be back to vertical position, and influence of magnetic field M ₁Continue the stable state that disturbance goods of furniture for display rather than for use 121 and inhibition turn back to vertical position.Act on the motion D1 that air drag on the surf zone of tilting member 121 and flame contours element 125 reduces tilting member 121 _DynamicallyTherefore, the size and dimension of tilting member 121 can change to provide application-specific or install 700 the required dynamic mobile D1 of embodiment _DynamicallySpeed and degree.Device 700 can comprise flame contours element 125, and it is configured as for example triangle of simple geometry, and circle or arbitrary shape are to produce required effect, and element 125 shown in the while has shape or the peripheral pattern that is similar to candle or independent flame.

In the specific implementations 700 of Fig. 7, the spotlight 107 that is installed in flame contours 125 tops is intended to light 108 is produced luminous point 127 to element 125 guiding with the surface at flame contours element 125.Can use one or more light sources 107, during use, a plurality of light sources can be aimed at so that the luminous point 127 that their produce is aligned with each other near profile element 125, though profile element 125 in normal operating, have on or the dynamic mobile D1 of second level tilting member 121 _DynamicallyAnd move.As profile element 125 dynamic mobile D1 with tilting member 121 in the space _DynamicallyWhen mobile, its angle with respect to light source 107 continuously changes, and response or side by side, catoptrical intensity changes in complicated, dynamic mode.

In the superincumbent description, having explained at some embodiment or having made light source upwards throw (or in apparatus main body or enclosure) in using is useful to the flame contours element.Some embodiment also have been discussed can utilize additional magnetic element to come the movement of shaping or change tilting member, for example by permanent magnet being provided near driving mechanism 101 or placing magnets by the one or more positions in the inside of shell 102,104.Briefly, some embodiment can comprise column type or bulb type bulb flame attachment, and (or in shell) is illuminated its Flame parts from the below.The downside of this embodiment can be that the gas from the visible light in top spills, but for wall type candlestick or illumination above the observer, this illumination from the below can provide with or even the effect of pleasant more.

Fig. 8 shows kinetic flame device 800, it comprises shown in the device 100 that is similar to Fig. 1 but modification is to have utilized from the below or the element of light fixture 807 in the enclosure, and comprise that also the magnetic element 840,842 of the side being installed by (or inner placement) is to change the movement of upper tilting member 121.In certain embodiments, one of only can utilizing of these two new aspects, and the quantity of these elements or particular location can change with device for carrying out said 800(and for example only use a magnet 840,842 or use more magnets, place magnet higher or lower or in shell 102 in shell 104, use is greater than one light source 808, uses the combination of light source 808 and the light source 107 of Fig. 1 etc.).

In the embodiment shown in fig. 8, device 800 utilizes the light fixture 807 be installed in shell 102,104 inner spaces (or from inner space that shell 102,104 limits) illuminates flame contours element 125 from the below.Light fixture 807 comprises that light source 808(is such as monochromatic LED or multi-colored led etc.), it is installed on the inner surface of first order shell 102 (but placing away from side wall of outer shell or in second level shell 104).Light source 808 makes progress projection light 809(for example in funnel or light shell outer cover, as shown in the figure), wherein light scioptics 810 focus on to provide focused light 811 in the present embodiment, and it can be focused to provide about the light beam of the light 811 of putting 127 size/shape (for example size is than spilling with restraint device 800 outer gases about the size/shape of element 125 is less).

Light fixture 807 can also comprise reflector or speculum 814, and it is configured as reflection or redirecting light 811, shown in 815, to element 125, so that lighting point 127 to be provided.Speculum 814 can be positioned near the top of second level shell 104 so that light 815 incides on the flame contours element 125 with the incidence angle closer to the right angle, spills with further restriction gas, for example to surpass 45 degree as 60 to 80 or the angle of the larger number of degrees.In certain embodiments, although speculum 814 do not comprise, light 811 is directly focused on the element 125 by lens 810.

Except time-varying magnetic field M is provided ₁Driving mechanism 101(EM coil for example) in addition, kinetic flame device 800 also comprises magnet 840,842, it is positioned at device 800 inside that limited by shell 102,104.As shown, magnet 840,842nd, magnet (for example permanent magnet, calutron etc.) is installed in the side, and it produces magnetic field M ₃And M ₄To realize the dynamic mobile D2 of upper tilting member 121 _DynamicallyMagnet 840,842 can be fixed to the inner surface of second level shell 104 and close to pendulum 121 lower end and magnetic part or iron content mark 124.

Magnet 840,842 can be orientated as toward each other, and as shown, or skew is to realize results needed.In certain embodiments, magnetic field M ₃And M ₄Has equal intensities still in opposite direction, so that magnetic field M ₃And M ₄All be used for similarly repelling (or attraction) magnet 124, it can have towards the north of a magnet 840 (or south) utmost point and towards south (or north) utmost point of another magnet 842.In this mode, as response magnetic field M2 only, with its Amplitude Ratio than the time, dynamic mobile D2 dynamically may decay (or amplification).In other embodiments, three or more magnet is positioned on the inner surface of shell 104 or is inner to produce the dynamic mobile D2 of upper pendulum 121 and flame element 125 _DynamicallyBut the intensity of magnet is similar different in other side in some cases.In other embodiments, single magnet 840 or 842 is used for device 800.Magnet 840,842 can be permanent magnet in certain embodiments, and other can utilize and is similar to the used solenoid of driving mechanism 101, so that a M ₃And/or M ₄Can and/or open or close to change mobile D2 fully along with the time change _Dynamically

As shown, kinetic flame device 800 comprises on the candle body side for example magnet 840,842 on the second utmost point shell 104.When magnet 840,842nd, permanent magnet or when becoming the EM device when non-and using, included magnet 840,842 produces static magnetic field M3 and M4.Static magnetic field can use with auxiliary irregular property and with dynamic magnetic field M ₂Reciprocation.Static magnet 840,842 can be shaped (or selection) to produce the magnetic field M of shaping ₃And M ₄Thereby, more effectively decay, improve or change in addition mobile D2 _DynamicallyAmplitude or its irregular character (for example make mobile D2 _DynamicallyMore can not expect).Use for the permanent magnet of magnet 840,842 can allow only periodical operation of driving mechanism 101, in order to start dynamic mobile.The back is immediately following mobile D2 _DynamicallyThe direction in cycle only by the field M on pendulum 121 momentum and the magnet/mark 124 ₃And M ₄Cause.Over time, driving mechanism 101 can be restarted so that dynamic mobile D2 _DynamicallyGet back to certain required maximum, then driving mechanism 101 is closed (this program is with rule or irregular being cycled to repeat) again.

Fig. 9 and 10 has illustrated the specific implementations of dynamic flame effects device 900, Fig. 9 show in the operation or start-up mode under device 900, Figure 10 show in the not operation or " shut " mode" under device.The element of the device 100 of device 900 use Fig. 1 and the device 800 of Fig. 8, these elements have identical Reference numeral.For example, device 900 comprises first and second grades of shells 102,104, it can be provided as single, column structure, as shown in the figure, and be used for to limit comprise support member 113 up and down or first order tilting member 111 and support member 123(its can be the part that flame shrinks rod or parts 974) inner space or the volume of upper or the second tilting member 121.Equally, device 900 comprises that the driving mechanism 101 that utilizes power supply or battery 902 drivings or the coil 904 of powering are with selective generation time-varying magnetic field M ₁, then its chaotic mobile pendulum 111(it use magnetic field M ₂To be coupled also so that it moves on support member 123 brokenly with flame contours element 127 with goods of furniture for display rather than for use 121).

Device 900 comprises that further outer enclosure or candle body 950 are to support and other operation element/part of concealing device 900.Outer enclosure 950 comprises tubular sidewall 952 and shell 102/104 platform of support driving mechanism 101, so that heart is positioned in the shell 950 in the level shell 102 and 104.

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102 and 104 from driving mechanism 101 towards the candle top or lid 954 extend upward, lid can have irregular sidewall (as shown in the figure), wax with the thawing of simulating conventional candle, and further comprise planar section, it has opening or the hole 955 of centralized positioning, and flame contours element 127 can extend through this hole.In this mode, only the dynamic mobile element of flame contours element 127 stretches out from shell 950 and is easy to the observed person and sees.

As for the content of device shown in 800, device 900 comprises lamp assembly or engine 807, if its be positioned in the side wall of outer shell 952 with from the below or from shell 950 intraoral illumination flame element 127(for example the bulb embodiment as illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, so from the top illumination).Photo engine 807 comprises that LED or exercisable other light source 808(are as shown in the figure), to produce light 809, it focuses on to provide focused light 811 by lens 810, thus it is at flame contours element 127 response change magnetic field M ₂Along with pendulum element 121 when moving together, lighting point or all/most of flame contours element 127.Hole/opening 955 can have size and be configured as and allows light 811 to arrive elements 127, but is enough littlely controlled or limit so that gas spills.

Hole/opening 955 also can specially stop all or a part of light 811 in the position range of element 127, illumination with further change element 127, thereby realize stronger passage of scintillation light effect (for example mobile when flame contours element 127 " forward " or when moving to the left side from as shown in Figure 9 upright position, at least part of light 811 that stops).Therefore, flame element 127 can be illuminated (or not illuminating) more faintly in 1/3rd of its moving range to half scope, and illuminates brightly to 2/3rds scopes at second half of its moving range.

Device 900 also is suitable for allowing when device 900 is closed when not having power supply to offer coil 101 and LED/ light source 808 (or (as shown in figure 10)), and flame contours element 127 is retracted to the below of lid 954, and the wick that does not illuminate will be shown.Fig. 9 has illustrated the device 900 with lid/shade assembly 980 of removing from shell 950.In this position, the spring 972 on the retraction assemblies 970 use second level shells 104 is to swing contraction/locating bar 974 to making progress or raised position, and wherein tail end or link stopper can contact the exterior side wall (as shown in the figure) of shell 104.The slit (not shown) can be provided in the sidewall of shell 104 with allow rod 974 move through shown in Figure 9 upwards/improve the position and shown in Figure 10 downwards/moving range between the punctured position.Can be provided as the integral part of rod 974 for the support component 123 of flame element 127, rod 974 is connected to and returns/retainer spring 972(or therewith formation).

When device 900 when closing, lid/shade assembly 980 can be used for manually shrinking flame element 127 with and cover/clog the hole/opening 955 of shell 950.Shade assembly 980 comprises that the formation of elongation has the cylinder body 982 of sidewall, and this sidewall only part extends about circumference in order to stay for the opening (such as being similar to many tents/camping pillar etc.) that receives flame element 127 and/or tilting member 121 and contraction rod 974.Shade assembly 980 also comprises cover or top section 984, and it outwards vertically extends from main body 982, and from covering 984 upwards or vertically extending core 986.Shade assembly 980 can manually locate, shown in arrow among Fig. 9 981, to be inserted in the shell 950 or from wherein removing.

When cover main body 982 when being inserted in the hole 955, its tip or end contact are shunk rod 974 and rod 974 promoted downwards or are entered in the shell 104.This so that springs/hinges 972 about the rotation 973 of its axle or installation site on shell 104.When contraction rod 974 moves in the shell 104, goods of furniture for display rather than for use 121 also is pushed in the shell 104, this so that flame element 127 pulling that connects by hole 955(maybe when wishing that the most advanced and sophisticated or part of flame element 127 at least extends 955 the constraints when avoiding shade assembly 980 to remove of portalling, at least part of by hole 955).As shown in the figure, cover 984 has its side or the edge of adjacent openings 955 sides, to provide relatively tightly/to be press-fit on the top 954 of shell 950.In this position, core 986 is visible at top 954 in order to be revealed as such as the core of not lighting in the conventional candle, rather than the flame element 127(that does not light its may reduce the simulation of total candle).Shrinkage functional is manual at device in 900, and shade assembly 980 is removable, but in other embodiments, shade assembly 980 is located when the power that drives 101 is closed automatically, and keeps when not using in shell 950, and is for example relative with lamp assembly 807.

Figure 11 has illustrated the specific implementations of upper tilting member (or single-stage tilting member) 1121, and it can be used for device 100,700,800 and 900.The main body of parts 1121 is hourglass shape.Parts 1121 comprise lower, the wider portion 1122 that comprises magnet/iron content mark 124, narrower mid portion 1123, and top wider portion 1124, and it can provide the flame contours element of photo engine illumination.Supported hole 122 can be provided in the mid portion 1123 or in the end near lower, the wider portion 1122 of mid portion 1123.The thickness of element 1121 in certain embodiments relatively constant or variation for example provides thicker and heavier lower, wider portion 1122.In some cases, provide the top wider portion 1124 of flame contours element be recessed into and/or comprise that recessed surface 1125 is so that more required optical receiving surface (for example provide sweep with from photo engine/light source reception/reverberation) to be provided.

In certain embodiments, wish the simulation scented candle.In this case, the flavor element (not shown) of fragrance container or solid can be positioned in the shell 102 or in side wall of outer shell 952.When kinetic flame device for example installs 900 operation, come the useless heat of self-driven mechanism 101 can be used for heating fragrance container/element, fragrance can discharge more fast.In other words, flavor element can be positioned on the driving mechanism platform or near it or near coil, when becoming hotter with these elements of box lunch, they also heat flavor element with the dulcet flue gas of quicker charge releasing belt.Fragrant flue gas can also by tilting member for example lower and upper pendulum 111,121 utilize their dynamic mobile D1 _DynamicallyAnd D2 _DynamicallyMovement scatter, near outer of shell 102,104 with upwards dispel fragrant flue gas.

As used herein, unless context stipulates in addition, otherwise term " is coupled to " and tends to comprise direct-coupling (wherein two elements coupled to each other contact with each other) and direct-coupling (wherein at least one additional element is positioned between two elements) not.Therefore, term " is coupled to " and " with ... coupling " synonym uses.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the many more modification except described above is possible, only otherwise depart from principle of the present utility model.Therefore, theme of the present utility model does not limit, and within the scope of the appended claims.In addition, when interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted as the widest possible mode consistent with the context.Especially, term " comprises " element, element or the step that should be interpreted as relating in non-exclusive mode, represents that related element, element or step can exist, utilize or with other element that does not refer explicitly to, element or step combination.The specification claim relates to selects by A B, C ... one of at least an element in should being interpreted as only requiring to organize in the group that consists of with N, rather than A adds N, or B adds N etc.

Claims

1. a flameless candle comprises

Limit at least in part the shell of inner space;

2. flameless candle according to claim 1 is characterized in that, described magnet or iron content mark are arranged on the first end of described tilting member, so that described magnet or iron content mark are positioned to adjacent to described driving mechanism.

3. flameless candle according to claim 2 is characterized in that, described flame profile element comprises second end relative with described first end of described tilting member.

4. flameless candle according to claim 2 is characterized in that, described flame profile element extends second end relative with described first end from described tilting member.

5. flameless candle according to claim 1 is characterized in that, also comprises light source, described light source be connected to described shell and be arranged to light selecting performance be passed to described flame profile element.

6. flameless candle according to claim 5 is characterized in that, described light source is arranged on the inside of described shell.

7. flameless candle according to claim 5 is characterized in that, described light source comprises light emitting diode.

8. flameless candle according to claim 5 is characterized in that, also comprises reflector, and described transmitter configuration becomes to be guided light towards described flame profile element from described light source.

9. flameless candle according to claim 1 is characterized in that, described driving mechanism comprises lead loop and signal generator, thereby described signal generator provides the electric current that changes along with the time to generate an electromagnetic field to described coil.

10. flameless candle according to claim 1 is characterized in that, described driving mechanism comprises two or more permanent magnets, and described permanent magnet is arranged in the described inner space and is configured to generate an electromagnetic field.

11. flameless candle according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, also comprise the second tilting member with first and second magnet, wherein, described the second tilting member is pivotally connected to described shell, wherein, described the second tilting member is arranged between the described driving mechanism and described tilting member in the described shell, so that the movement of described the second tilting member causes described tilting member to produce is mobile.

12. flameless candle according to claim 1 is characterized in that, the upper surface of described shell comprises the hole, and wherein said flame profile element arranges by described hole.

13. flameless candle according to claim 1 is characterized in that, described tilting member comprises the main body of elongation, and it has hourglass shape, comprises wider bottom and top and narrower middle part, and wherein, described top comprises the flame profile element.

14. flameless candle according to claim 1 is characterized in that, also comprises being configured as the battery that described driving mechanism provides power.