WO2006136873A1 - Electric candle for christmas trees and similar illuminations for inside and outside use - Google Patents

Electric candle for christmas trees and similar illuminations for inside and outside use Download PDF

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WO2006136873A1
WO2006136873A1 PCT/IB2005/002047 IB2005002047W WO2006136873A1 WO 2006136873 A1 WO2006136873 A1 WO 2006136873A1 IB 2005002047 W IB2005002047 W IB 2005002047W WO 2006136873 A1 WO2006136873 A1 WO 2006136873A1
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Bernd Engel
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S6/00—Lighting devices intended to be free-standing
    • F21S6/001—Lighting devices intended to be free-standing being candle-shaped
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S10/00—Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
    • F21S10/04—Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect simulating flames
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S9/00—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply
    • F21S9/02—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/04—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
    • F21V23/0435—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by remote control means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/08—Devices for easy attachment to any desired place, e.g. clip, clamp, magnet
    • F21V21/088—Clips; Clamps
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2121/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2121/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
    • F21W2121/04—Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00 for Christmas trees

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  • the previous candles are connected as a spark cords in series to reduce the mains voltage by a corresponding number of candles. If a candle fails, the whole candle chain falls out and you have to search which candle has failed, which is very time consuming.
  • the new idea has the following properties:
  • the novelty of the invention serves to operate and illuminate candles of any kind not via live cables, but via suitable batteries in e.g. Button cell type, as used in watches, LED lamps, electric car keys, etc. are used.
  • the light in the novel candle is generated by LED systems, whereby desired color changes and hacker effects can be generated.
  • the number of candles can be arbitrarily increased or reduced because of the lack of wiring.
  • the batteries Due to the LED systems, the batteries have a very low power consumption.
  • the novel candles with LED equipment can achieve, for example, 300 to 350 hours of operation without problems. Battery replacement is easy and fast for laymen too.
  • the electronic circuit of this remote control can be seen on the attached drawing in the structure, where the system transmitter - receiver is identified.

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  • Circuit Arrangement For Electric Light Sources In General (AREA)

Abstract

Conventionally only electric candles of varying types supplied with mains electricity by means of one or two electric cables and hence illuminated are known. The present invention is characterised in that no voltage-supplying cable is used, whereupon the potential risk of electric shock and short-circuit is effectively avoided.

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Beschreibung description
Elektrisch betriebene Kerzen für Weihnachtsbäume und sonstige Beleuchtungen im Innen- und AußenbereichElectrically operated candles for Christmas trees and other indoor and outdoor lighting
Es gibt bisher nur elektrische Kerzen verschiedener Art, die über ein oder zwei Elektrokabel mit dem Stromnetz verbunden sind und so zum Leuchten gebracht werden. Diese bisherige Lösung hat eine ganze Reihe von Nachteilen:There are so far only electric candles of various types, which are connected via one or two electric cables to the mains and are brought to light. This previous solution has a number of disadvantages:
1. Immer hängen irgendwelche Kabel herum, die z.B. den Anblick eines Weihnachtsbaumes oder Tannenschmucks sehr stören, auch wenn sie entsprechend eingefärbt sind. Es entsteht oftmals auch ein „Kabeldurcheinander".1. Any cables hanging around, e.g. very disturbing the sight of a Christmas tree or fir-tree, even if they are colored accordingly. It also often creates a "cable mess".
2. Die bisherigen Kerzen sind als Kerzenschnüre in Reihe geschaltet, um die Netzspannung durch eine entsprechende Zahl von Kerzen abzubauen. Fällt eine Kerze aus, fällt die ganze Kerzen-Kette aus und man muss suchen, welche Kerze ausgefallen ist, was sehr zeitaufwendig ist.2. The previous candles are connected as a spark cords in series to reduce the mains voltage by a corresponding number of candles. If a candle fails, the whole candle chain falls out and you have to search which candle has failed, which is very time consuming.
3. Es muss immer eine elektrische Stromquelle (Steckdose] in erreichbarer Nähe sein, sonst ist der Betrieb eine Kerzen-Kette nicht möglich.3. There must always be an electrical power source (outlet) within reach, otherwise operation of a candle chain is not possible.
4. Im Außenbereich besteht z.B. bei Nässe/Feuchtigkeit die Gefahr elektrischer Verletzungen und Kürzschlüssen.4. In the outdoor area there is e.g. in wet conditions / humidity the risk of electrical injury and short-circuiting.
5. Wegen der verwendeten Netzspannung, z.B. von 220 Volt besteht z.B. für Kinder ein erhöhtes Gefahrenpotential.5. Because of the mains voltage used, e.g. of 220 volts is e.g. for children an increased risk potential.
Die neue Idee hat folgende Eigenschaften:The new idea has the following properties:
A] Die erfindungsgemäße Neuheit dient dazu, Kerzen jeglicher Art nicht über spannungsführende Kabel zu betreiben und zu beleuchten, sondern über geeignete Batterien in z.B. Knopfzellenart, wie sie auch in Uhren, LED-Lampen, elektrischen Autoschlüsseln usw. zum Einsatz kommen.A] The novelty of the invention serves to operate and illuminate candles of any kind not via live cables, but via suitable batteries in e.g. Button cell type, as used in watches, LED lamps, electric car keys, etc. are used.
B] Das Licht in der neuartigen Kerze wird über LED-Systeme erzeugt, wobei gewollte Farbveränderungen und Hacker- Effekte erzeugt werden können. Die Kerzenzahl kann wegen der fehlenden Verkabelung beliebig vergrößert oder verkleinert werden. G) Durch die LED-Systeme ist bei den Batterien ein nur sehr geringer Stromverbrauch vorhanden. So können die neuartigen Kerzen mit LED- Ausrüstung z.B. 300 bis 350 Stunden Betriebszeit problemfrei erreichen. Ein Batteriewechsel ist einfach und geht auch für Laien schnell.B] The light in the novel candle is generated by LED systems, whereby desired color changes and hacker effects can be generated. The number of candles can be arbitrarily increased or reduced because of the lack of wiring. G) Due to the LED systems, the batteries have a very low power consumption. Thus, the novel candles with LED equipment can achieve, for example, 300 to 350 hours of operation without problems. Battery replacement is easy and fast for laymen too.
D] Durch die Verwendung von Batterie-Versorgungen kann es auch im Aussenbereich nicht zu gefährlichen Stromschlägen oder vollständigen Kurzschlüssen kommen. Es treten z.B. Batteriespannungen von höchstens 9 Volt auf.D] The use of battery power supplies can not cause dangerous electric shock or complete short-circuiting outdoors. There are e.g. Battery voltages of at most 9 volts.
E] Das Ein- und Ausschalten der neuartigen Kerzen erfolgt über eine drahtlose, elektronisch geführte Fernbedienung, die bequem über mehrere Meter die Schaltvorgänge - ebenfalls batteriebetrieben - auslöst. Die Schaltvorgänge sind bedienerfreundlich und können auch uhrgesteuert ausgelöst werden.E] The switching on and off of the novel candles via a wireless, electronically guided remote control, which conveniently over several meters switching operations - also battery operated - triggers. The switching operations are user-friendly and can also be triggered clock-controlled.
Die elektronische Schaltung dieser Fernbedienung ist auf der beigefügten Zeichnung im Aufbau zu erkennen, wobei das System Sender - Empfänger ausgewiesen ist.The electronic circuit of this remote control can be seen on the attached drawing in the structure, where the system transmitter - receiver is identified.
Beigefügt sind:Attached are:
a] Eine grundsätzliche Systemskizze der neuartigen Kerze b] Ein Schaltplan mit dem elektronischen Aufbau des Sender-Empfänger- Systems c] Eine Aufstellung der Schutzansprüche a] A basic system sketch of the novel candle b] A circuit diagram with the electronic structure of the transmitter-receiver system c] A list of the protection claims

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Schutzansprücheprotection claims
(11 Schutzansprüche}(11 claims for protection)
Die Erfindung ist gekennzeichnet durch folgende Ansprüche:The invention is characterized by the following claims:
Anspruch 1 :Claim 1:
Die Erfindung ist gekennzeichnet, dass keine spannungsführenden Kabel mit Netzspannung verwendet werden, wodurch das Gefahrenpotential, wie Stromschläge und Kurzschlüsse wirkunsreduziert sind,The invention is characterized in that no voltage-carrying cables are used with mains voltage, whereby the risk potential, such as electrical shocks and short circuits are wirkunsreduziert,
Anspruch 2:Claim 2:
Die Erfindung ist gekennzeichnet, dass Die Kerzen kabellos mit handelsüblichen Batterien/Knopfbatterien betrieben werden.The invention is characterized in that the candles are operated wirelessly with commercially available batteries / button batteries.
Anspruch 3:Claim 3:
Die Erfindung ist gekennzeichnet, dass die Batterien auch für den Laien auf einfache Weise ausgetauscht werden können.The invention is characterized in that the batteries can be easily replaced even for the laity.
Anspruch 4:Claim 4:
Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei Ausfall einer Kerze nur diese erlischt und nicht die ganze Kerzen-Kette, die in Reihe geschaltet ist, um die Netztspannung abzubauen.The invention is characterized in that in case of failure of a candle only this goes out and not the whole candle chain, which is connected in series to reduce the network voltage.
Anspruch 5:Claim 5:
Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass durch die Kabellosigkeit die Zahl der Kerzen beliebig vergrößert oder verkleiner werden kann.The invention is characterized in that the number of candles can be arbitrarily increased or reduced by the wirelessness.
Anspruch 6:Claim 6:
Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass gewollte Farbveränderungen des Lichtes und Racker-Effekte durch die LED - Technik erreicht werden können.The invention is characterized in that intentional color changes of the light and rattle effects can be achieved by the LED technology.
Anspruch 7:Claim 7:
Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die gewählte LED - Technik sehr wenig elektrische Energie verbraucht und damit zu langen Brennzeiten der neuartigen Kerzen führt.The invention is characterized in that the selected LED technology consumes very little electrical energy and thus leads to long firing times of the novel candles.
Anspruch 8:Claim 8:
Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie sowohl im Innenraum als auch im Aussenraum problemfrei eingesetzt werden kann. Anspruch 9:The invention is characterized in that it can be used problem-free both in the interior and in the outside space. Claim 9:
Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schaltzeiten problemfrei programmiert/uhrengesteuert werden können.The invention is characterized in that the switching times can be programmed / clocked problem-free.
Anspruch 10:Claim 10:
Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das System auch für andere Lichteffekte und Lichtsymbole, z.B. in der Werbung, durch das kabellose System verwendet werden kann.The invention is characterized in that the system is also suitable for other lighting effects and lighting symbols, e.g. in advertising, through which wireless system can be used.
Anspruch 11 :Claim 11:
Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Ein- und Ausschaltvorgänge über kabellose Infrarot-Systeme mit Sender-Empfänger-Charakteristik erfolgt. Auch dieses System ist batteriebetrieben. Die Fernsteuerung ist auf dem beigefügten Schaltplan zu erkennen.The invention is characterized in that the switching on and off via wireless infrared systems with transmitter-receiver characteristic takes place. Also this system is battery operated. The remote control can be seen on the attached wiring diagram.
Anlagen: a] Eine grundsätzliche Systemskizze der neuartigen Kerze b] Ein Schaltplan für die Fernsteuerung c] Eine Beschreibung des Erfindungsgegenstandes Annexes: a] A basic system sketch of the novel candle b] A circuit diagram for the remote control c] A description of the subject invention
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DE20302795U1 (en) * 2002-09-30 2004-04-08 Krey, Christian Cable-less electric Christmas tree candles have a battery an electrically driven light emitter and an emission region as an imitation flame

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