Technical field of the invention

The invention relates to a magnetic holder for attachment of candles to candlesticks, of existing or novel types, in which the attachment is difficult due to the size or shape of the candle holder.

Previously known solutions

The candle is pressed down into the candle holder.

The base of the candle is melted in order to fit into the candle holder.

Candle material is melted into the candle holder in order to "glue" the candle to the holder.

Aluminium sleeves for fitting between candle and holder.

Patent application No. DE 3 206 329, e.g. claim 3 and page 4, lines 9 - 12, discloses the attachment of a metal disc to a candle, in order to hold the candle by magnetic action. The claim is only valid for this single design.

The technical problem to be solved

The previously known methods of attachment are not stable.

The object of the invention is to provide a more stable and accessible attachment in the thousands of candlesticks of various designs where the stable and durable attachment of candles into candlesticks of previously known or novel designs is a global daily problem.

The magnetic candle holder is intended for detail merchandise as a set (magnet, spiked disc and adhesive) , with which the customer can solve their candle attachment problems in a safe and invisible manner.

The new solution

The novel feature of the invention is a safe and stable attachment of candles of a diameter smaller than the candle holder, or to novel designs of candlesticks without a traditional holder (figure 3a) .

Creative possibilities of decoration.

Attachment to other materials, e.g. stone, wood or in a bowl of water.

The technical effect

In the following, the invention and its use are explained referring to the drawings.

The magnetic candle holder consists of three separate parts:

A is a circular magnet with a flat top and a flat or rounded bottom, which is attached to the bottom of the candle holder.

B is a circular disc of magnetic material, in which three spikes, extending from the centre of the disc, are punched. The spiked disc is attached to the candle by pressing the spikes into the centre of the candle. The candle and the disc are then mounted onto the magnet.

With hard or brittle candle materials, a slight heating of the spikes can be necessary.

C is a measured amount of adhesive for attachment of the magnet.

The figures

Figure 1 shows a candle holder of previously known type, in which the diameter of the candle is smaller than the diameter of the candle holder, leading to attachment problems.

Figure 2 shows a candle holder of a previously known type, in which a magnet is attached (glued) to the bottom of the candle holder and a spiked disc is attached to the bottom of the candle.

Figure 3a shows the use of the invention on candles of small or large diameter in a candlestick of novel design.

Figure 3b shows the use of a cup-type candle in a candlestick of novel design. The cup of the candle is not made of magnetic material, but the wick holder in the bottom of the candle is. Therefore, the candle will be attracted by the magnet.

Figure 4 shows the spiked disc in plan, elevation and perspective views.

Figure 5 is intended to accompany the abstract.

Embodiments of the invention

Figure 1 shows the unstable attachment of candles in a candle holder of previously known type, in which the diameter of the candle holder is too large.

Figure 2 shows the use of the magnetic candle holder for solving the problem indicated in figure 1.

Figure 3a shows the use of the magnetic candle holder for attachment of candles of differing diameters in a candlestick of novel design.

Figure 3b shows the attachment of cup-type candles in a candlestick of novel design.

Figure 4 shows the spiked disc in plan, elevation and perspective views. The spiked disc can be produced by stamping or impression.