JPS5946418A - Manufacture of ornamental candle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To continuously ignite a large number of candles, by adhering a filament body serving as fuse to the point of a combustion wick by using a nitrocellulose solution. CONSTITUTION:A filament body 5 serving as fuse, which produces flame for ignition, is adhered to the point of a combustion wick 2 of each of a large number of candles by use of a nitrocellulose solution, and a large number of said candles are so aligned as to allow continuous ignition of the candles through the filament body. The filament body serving as fuse includes, for example, cellulosic natural fiber, such as cotton, linen, and cellulosic reproduction fiber such as rayon, and the filament body with size of 200 denier or less is preferably used. Nitrocellulose is prevented from fuming and production of offensive smell, and besides, ash is completely prevented from remaining after combustion, nitrocellulose for use in painting being especially preferable.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing decorative candles. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for producing a decorative candle in which the combustion wicks of a large number of candles and a fibrillating thread are bonded together with a nitrocellulose solution so that a large number of candles are lit continuously.

Traditionally, candles have been used for decorative purposes at events such as festivals, parties, etc., in order to create an elegant atmosphere in the place where they are used, and their external shapes have been decorated with designs and other various features. There is. In such a case, the candles are individually erected and used in a plurality of candlesticks.

However, this type of candle is used in a deliberately dark environment to enhance the atmosphere.
People looking at this only see a flickering point light source from a candle.

There was a drawback that the decorative effect was not fully exhibited. In order to eliminate the "1. defect", it has been proposed to group a large number of candles together and express characters and shapes using the group light source of the large number of candles.

This proposal uses the candle flame as a group light source instead of a point light source, so it is difficult to use the candle flame in a dark place.
9 This is an excellent method for achieving the f61i effect, but in reality it is a hassle and takes an hour to light many candles at once.

This method is only used in a few places, probably because of the problem that the atmosphere of the place is seriously spoiled by the blank time for lighting the candle.

To provide a decorative candle that can fully exhibit the decorative effect of candles as a group light source without spoiling the atmosphere of the place by continuously lighting a large number of candles. The present invention was arrived at as a result of intensive study.

In other words, the present invention involves bonding a fibrillating filament for emitting flames and ignition to the tips of the burning wicks of a large number of candles with a nitrocellulose solution, and continuously connecting the large number of candles through the filament. This is a method for producing a decorative candle, characterized in that the candle is ignited.

The novel idea of the present invention is that the tips of the burning wicks of multiple candles are connected by a fibrillating thread that lights a flame and ignites it. With this idea, by simply lighting one of the many candles, it is possible to ignite all the candles continuously via the fibrillating thread, which adds to the decorative effect of the candles as a group light source, and further improves the quietness. It was possible to give a candle, which previously only had a visual image, a dynamic effect due to the flame during lighting, and by working synergistically, it was able to produce an extremely large decorative effect not found in conventional candles.

The decorative candle of the present invention is composed of a large number of candles and a fibrillating thread body connected to the tip of the burning wick of the candle, which emits and ignites a flame.

To light a candle, first the paraffin wax attached to the wick is melted by heat, then the melted paraffin wax is vaporized to generate flammable gas above the wick, and by igniting this gas, the candle is ignited. The process of melting the paraffin wax attached to the wick, vaporizing it, and igniting the flammable gas is absolutely necessary.

In the above-mentioned decorative candle, the pilot flame running on the fibril thread body passes the candle's combustion wick at a certain speed, so the above process must be carried out reliably within a very short time when the nine pilot flames pass. You cannot light a candle.

The trigger for implementing the above process in a short time is:
(1) Heating the combustion wick for a long time.

(2) Easily ignites flammable gas.

(3) Do not allow flammable gas generated above the wick to scatter around the wick.

Each of the following conditions must be met. The inventors
It has been found that such conditions result in a safe flame.

Therefore, in the decorative candle of the present invention, the flammable gas generated in the upper part of the combustion wick is not scattered.
It is absolutely necessary that the filament emit a flame that reliably ignites this gas and ignites it. By using a filament body that emits and lights such a flame, it has become possible to provide a practical decorative candle for the first time. In addition, since decorative candles are used indoors, the thread for the fuse is used during combustion.

The following conditions are met: (1) little smoke, (2) little odor, (3) little combustion residue, and (4) no danger. Known fuses made from black gunpowder produce a large amount of smoke when burned, and emit the odor characteristic of gunpowder or toxic gas.

L, this is a decorative can because it leaves a lot of camo jrt combustion residue)
It is unsuitable as a filament thread for use in /.

As a thread body for a fuse that meets the above conditions.

For example, monofilaments such as natural cellulose fibers such as cotton and hemp, regenerated cellulose fibers such as rayon, nitrified fibers of natural fibers or regenerated fibers, and synthetic fibers such as polyethylene and polypropylene.

Multifilament or staple fibers are used alone, in bundles, or in twisted threads. Further, it is preferable that the thickness of the filament is thin.

In particular, synthetic fibers of 200 deniers or less are preferably used because if the synthetic fibers are too thick, they may not burn completely and the molten material may drip.

” - The thread body produces a stable flame and contaminates neighboring candles. (Preferably. Such burning agents include paraffin, stearic acid, palmitic acid, or mixtures thereof, and nitrocellulose, which are commonly used in candle burning bodies.

Starch nitrate and the like can be used alone or in mixtures.

The above-mentioned combustion agent can be impregnated into the filament by immersing the filament in a combustion agent solution, or can be coated on the filament by a known coating method.

1) Among the combustion agents listed in 2, nitrocellulose is preferable because it does not emit smoke or odor (and leaves no ash at all after combustion. Among them, nitrocellulose for paints is preferably used. However, in the case of nitrocellulose, nitrocellulose alone is Since the strips are too hard and may break, it is preferable to add a substance that imparts appropriate flexibility to nitrocellulose. Examples of things that impart flexibility include celluloid plasticizers or camphor, which is a softening agent. .

Natural resins such as dibutyl phthalate, dioctyl phthalate, copal, rosin, dammarcellac, seedlac, etc.2 Synthetic resins such as petroleum resins, etc. Appropriate rigidity can be imparted by adding such plasticizers or softeners to nitrocellulose. I can do it.

However, since many of these plasticizers or softeners emit black smoke when burned, it is necessary to suppress the amount added as much as possible. Usually, the amount of the plasticizer or softener added is 30 parts by weight or less, preferably 15 parts by weight or less, per 100 parts by weight of nitrocellulose.

In addition, when the cantreux 9 flame is lit by the fuse thread connecting the candles and the thread burns out, the thread sag. If the candle drips excessively, or if the filament that is holding the candle comes into contact with the base that fixes the candle,
There is a risk that the flame in the filament will disappear. Furthermore, even if the flame does not go out, the flame in the filament body does not run smoothly but runs in an undulating manner, making it difficult to light the candle wick.

In such a case, the combustion agent contained in the filament can give appropriate hardness to the filament, which has the effect of solving the above-mentioned problem of excessive drooping of the filament. There is.

Therefore, it is preferable to apply the above-mentioned combustion agent to the filament as appropriate depending on the distance between the candles to which the filament is connected to prevent the filament from drooping excessively. Since the distance between the candles is usually 20 m or less, preferably 2 m to 15 crn, it is preferable to apply a combustion agent to the filament in advance so as to prevent the filament from drooping excessively at intervals indicated by "-" to impart rigidity to the filament.

The ignition speed of the filament is adjusted to the optimum ignition speed (preferably) depending on the purpose for which the decorative candle is used or the ignition direction. For example, it can be adjusted as follows.

(1) Fine cellulose powder is added to the filament as a combustion agent.

Add flame retardants such as fine starch and fine inorganic pigments.

(2) Adjust the amount of combustion agent contained in the filament.

Table 1 shows the ignition speed of the filament when the amount of N fuel added to nitrocellulose was changed.

In each case, I was able to produce a stable flame, guide the flame, and ignite the candle.

(Table 1) Table 2 shows the ignition speed of the filament when the amount of nitrocellulose contained in the filament was varied.

In both cases, I was able to generate a stable flame, ignite the flame, and ignite the candle.

(Table 2) The ignition speed of the filament (nitrocellulose is attached to the filament made of 170 denier polypropylene T11 fiber) can be easily adjusted as described above. If the ignition speed is extremely fast, so that the paraffin wax coated on the wick cannot be melted and vaporized by the flame during ignition, it will be difficult to light the candle. The candle can be reliably ignited if the ignition speed is such that the flame during ignition produces a decorative effect.

Furthermore, by mixing a substance 1 that exhibits a flame reaction, such as lithium chloride, cupric chloride, barium nitrate, etc. with the above-mentioned combustion agent, or by increasing or decreasing the amount of the combustion agent attached to the filament at appropriate intervals, You can enjoy watching the size of the flame change during the ignition.

A commercially available candle can be used as the candle for connecting the filament bodies. The tip of the burning wick of the candle does not require any special modification, and the burning wick of a conventional candle can be used as is in terms of shape and material. The tip of the fuel wick and the filament are connected by a known method.

For example, by tying a long thread to the wick of each candle, or by bonding the candle burning wick and the thread with a cellulose adhesive or a solution or dispersion of the above-mentioned combustion agent and an organic solvent, a large number of candles can be made into a string. Alternatively, a loop is provided at both ends of the thread body corresponding to the length between the candles, and this loop is inserted through the wick to connect many candles with the thread body. It can also be fused with the wax of the main body.

Before connecting the thread body to the combustion wick, it is preferable to loosen the combustion wick in advance or attach a combustion agent to the wick (this will make it easier to ignite).After connecting the thread body to the combustion wick, The entire structure may be coated with a combustion agent.

Next, one embodiment of the decorative candle of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figures 1 and 2 are tllill toward the bottom.
A number of small candles 4 placed in close proximity to the well-known large decorative candles 1 (hereinafter referred to as memorial candles) used to draw figures (this is an example of decorative candles, The small candle is a heart-shaped support 3 made of wire, plastic, etc., which is riveted to the memorial candle.
It is attached to a large number of candle holders (not shown) provided at intervals of Cn1. The tip ends of the burning wicks of a large number of small candles 4 installed upright in a candle holder are connected to each other by a thread body 5 for four flames, and both ends of the wicks are connected to each other by a memorial candle 1 provided in a heart-shaped hollow area.
Therefore, by lighting the burning wick of the memorial candle, the flame advances from both ends of the heart and is ignited continuously through a large number of small candles or threads, until the final In general, the heart shape can be integrated with the memorial candle and represented by the flames of many small candles surrounding it.

In Figure 2, a memorial candle 1 is covered with a spiral support 3 that wraps around the candle from the bottom to the top, and a number of candle holders (not shown) are attached to the support. A small candle 4 is attached to the

The tip ends of the combustion wicks of the plurality of candles 4 are connected by a filament thread 5, and one end thereof is connected to the combustion wick 2 of the memorial candle 1. Therefore, when a candle placed upright in a candle holder at the bottom of a spiral support is lit, a large number of small candles placed upright on the support are ignited continuously from bottom to top via the filament. It is.

Finally, the wick of the memorial candle lights up.

When a memorial candle is lit, a large number of small candles are lit sequentially from top to bottom via the filament.

FIG. 3 is an example of a memorial candle that has a spiral of a predetermined width toward the top, and a number of candle mounting holes (not shown) provided at regular intervals in the spiral are filled with small candles with 4*stands. established.

The small candle is fixed in the candle mounting hole by filling the gap between the candle and the mounting hole with molten paraffin.

The tips of the burning wicks of the large number of candles 4 are connected by a filament thread 5, and the end thereof is connected to the wick 2 of the memorial candle 1.

Therefore, by lighting the memorial candles in the same manner as in FIG. 2, the small candles can be lit successively from top to bottom.

As described above, the decorative candle of the present invention is produced by connecting the tips of the burning wicks of a large number of candles with a fibrillating thread body that lights a flame and ignites the candle.

(1) The flames of the candles, which used to have only a static image, are given movement, and the candles are lit up one after another amid a sense of tension and anticipation, creating a unique atmosphere.

(2) Not only the image created by the flames of many candles (
, objects surrounded by these candles can be made to float by the flame.

(3) Continuous ignition is possible.

It has an excellent decorative effect that traditional candles such as candles do not have.
This can be applied to Christmas candles, birthday candles, art candles, etc. In particular, it can greatly enhance the atmosphere at weddings and the like.

Example 1 A three-strand thread of 20-count cotton yarn was immersed in paraffin, and 0.1 flm of paraffin was applied to its surface.The thread was then soaked in a solution containing nitrocellulose. After dipping and depositing the liquid at 0.11F/m on one surface, it was dried to produce a filament.This filament was attached to a heart-shaped memorial candle as shown in Figure 1. Candle holders with a length of 62 mm were attached to the support at 10 mm intervals.

A commercially available birthday candle with a diameter of 6 mm was passed over the tips of 29 burning wicks and glued to the candle wick using a commercially available cellulose adhesive, and both T and 1° J parts were glued to the burning wick of a memorial candle. did. Adjacent birthday candles were sequentially lit from both sides of the dimple heart (7%) via the filament, and all the candles were lit in about 2.5 minutes. At this time, no black smoke or bad odor was generated.

Example 2 A filament was immersed in a dispersion of 900 parts by weight of ethyl acetate, and 0.2 flm was adhered to the surface of the dispersion, followed by drying to prepare a filament thread. This filament was erected in a candle holder attached at 6 cm intervals to a spiral support attached to a commercially available memorial candle as shown in FIG. length 5
After adhering to the wicks of 19 spiral candles each having a thickness of 5 fl with a nitrocellulose acetone solution, the adhesion portion was dried.

The birthday candles were lit in sequence from top to bottom, and 19 candles were lit in about 35 seconds. At this time, no black smoke or bad odor was generated.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawing shows one embodiment of the decorative candle of the present invention, and FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views of a conventional memorial candle with a large number of small candles erected on a heart-shaped or spirally formed support. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a decorative candle in which a large number of small candles are attached to the spiral of a spiral memorial candle. 1... Memorial candle 2... Burning wick of memorial candle 3... Support body 4... Small candle 5... Thread body for guide

Claims (1)

[Claims] A fibrillating thread body that emits a flame and ignites the tips of the burning wicks of a large number of candles is glued with a nitrocellulose solution, and a large number of candles are ignited continuously via the thread body. A method for manufacturing a decorative candle, characterized by: