Patent Abstract:
A flameless candle device with a fountain includes a container, a light-emitting member, and a pump motor. The container has an outer wall to surround an accommodation space. The accommodation space is divided into a first half portion and a second half portion by a partition. The first half portion is in communication with the second half portion through an opening. The partition has a flange thereon. The accommodation space is adapted to accommodate a fluid, such as water. The light-emitting member is located in the accommodation space. The pump motor is in communication with the first half portion and the second half portion. When the pump motor is activated, the water flows from the first half portion to the second half portion, alternatively, from the second half portion to the first half portion. The present invention provides an illumination effect as well as visual and auditory enjoyments.

Full Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0002]    The present invention relates to a flameless candle device with a fountain, and more particularly to a flameless candle device which utilizes light penetrating flowing water to present a change of light and shadow and the flowing water passing a flange to fall like a waterfall, providing visual and auditory enjoyments. 
         [0003]    2. Description of the Prior Art 
         [0004]    In early times, a candle functions as a light-emitting illumination purpose. In recent years, it has become an illumination apparatus to enhance enjoyment of life, such as table lamps, display lights, and so on. Besides, a light-emitting member, such as LED, combined with a candle-like shell is developed. It is not necessary to light the candle any more when in use. The improved candle is more environmentally friendly and can save costs, commonly known as a flameless candle. 
         [0005]    A flameless candle structures as disclosed in U.S. 20130223043 “Flameless Candle with Integrated Fountain”. This structure utilizes a light-emitting member to illuminate. The light penetrates the flowing water to form a change of light and shadow. 
         [0006]    However, the flameless candle only provides an illumination function. It is dull when in use. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0007]    The primary object of the present invention is to provide a flameless candle device with a fountain, providing an illumination effect as well as visual and auditory enjoyments. 
         [0008]    According to one aspect of the present invention, the flameless candle device with a fountain comprises a container, a light-emitting member, a pump motor, and a power supply. The container has an outer wall to surround an accommodation space therein. The accommodation space is divided into a first half portion and a second half portion by a partition. The first half portion is in communication with the second half portion through an opening. The opening and a bottom of the container have a height difference. The partition has a flange thereon. The flange and the bottom of the container have a height difference. The light-emitting member is located in the accommodation space. The pump motor is in communication with the first half portion and the second half portion of the accommodation space. Th e power supply is electrically connected with the light-emitting member and the pump motor. 
         [0009]    In some embodiments, the outer wall has a height higher than that of the partition. 
         [0010]    In some embodiments, the outer wall has a height lower than that of the partition. 
         [0011]    In some embodiments, the partition is an encircling closed configuration, rendering the first half portion and the second half portion concentric. The flange faces the first half portion, or alternatively, faces the second half portion. 
         [0012]    In some embodiments, a connecting rope is provided. One end of the connecting rope is connected with a floating decoration and another end of the connecting rope is fixed to the container, so that the floating decoration is located in the first half portion of the accommodation space. 
         [0013]    In some embodiments, the partition is narrowed downward. The light-emitting member is located in the second half portion close to a narrower portion of the partition. Another light-emitting member is disposed in the first half portion close to the opening. 
         [0014]    In some embodiments, a flame-shaped transparent or translucent shell is provided above the light-emitting member disposed in the first half portion close to the opening. 
         [0015]    In some embodiments, an outer edge of the flame-shaped transparent or translucent shell is provided with a dish-shaped transparent or translucent shell. 
         [0016]    In some embodiments, the outer wall of the container and the partition are light-permeable. 
         [0017]    In some embodiments, the power supply comprises a battery. 
         [0018]    In some embodiments, the light-emitting member is a light-emitting diode. 
         [0019]    In some embodiments, a switch is connected between the power supply and the light-emitting member and connected between the power supply and the pump motor. Preferably, the switch comprises a timer. 
         [0020]    In some embodiments, a fluid is poured into the accommodation space, and the fluid is mixed with essence. 
         [0021]    In some embodiments, a bubble generator is provided in the accommodation space. 
         [0022]    In order to store the power supply conveniently and to integrate the components with the power supply, according to another aspect of the present invention, the flameless candle device with a fountain comprises a container, a light-emitting member, a pump motor, and a power supply. The container has an outer wall to surround an accommodation space therein. The accommodation space is divided into an upper space and a lower space by a first partition. The upper space is divided into a first half portion and a second half portion by a second partition. The first half portion is in communication with the second half portion through an opening. The opening and the first partition of the container have a height difference. The second partition has a flange thereon. The flange and the first partition of the container have a height difference. The light-emitting member is disposed on the container and located in the upper space. The pump motor is disposed on the container and located in the upper space. The pump motor is in communication with the first half portion and the second half portion. The power supply is disposed on the container and located in the lower space. The power supply is electrically connected with the light-emitting member and the pump motor. 
         [0023]    Compared to the prior art, the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects as follows: 
         [0024]    1. The present invention utilizes the light penetrating the flowing water to present a change of light and shadow and the flowing water passing the flange to fall like a waterfall. The present invention provides visual and auditory enjoyments. 
         [0025]    2. Through a different arrangement of the partition in conjunction with the flange to face the first half portion or the second half portion, the present invention can provide a different water flow effect and a different change of light and shadow to enhance a great diversity of the products of the present invention. 
         [0026]    3. The container is connected with a floating decoration, such that the floating decoration can flow along with the water flow to increase the enjoyment of use. 
         [0027]    4. The running time of the motor and the light-emitting member can be set by using a timer to provide energy-saving and eco-friendly effects. 
         [0028]    5. The container is divided into an upper space and a lower space. The components are disposed in the upper space, and the power supply is stored in the lower space, so that the components are integrated with the power supply to become a whole. 
         [0029]    6. The fluid (such as water) can be added with essence. The present invention provides not only visual and auditory enjoyments but also olfactory enjoyment. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0030]      FIG. 1  is a sectional view according to a first embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0031]      FIG. 2  is a block diagram of partial components according to the first embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0032]      FIG. 3  is a schematic view according to the first embodiment of the present invention when in use; 
           [0033]      FIG. 4  is a schematic view according to a second embodiment of the present invention when in use; and 
           [0034]      FIG. 5  is a schematic view according to a third embodiment of the present invention when in use. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0035]    Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings. 
         [0036]      FIG. 1  shows a first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment comprises a container  1 . The container  1  has an outer wall  11  to surround an accommodation space  12  therein. The accommodation space  12  is divided into an upper space  121  and a lower space  122  by a first partition  13 . The upper space  121  is divided into a first half portion  1211  and a second half portion  1212  by a second partition  14 . The first half portion  1211  is in communication with the second half portion  1212  through an opening  1213 . The opening  1213  and the first partition  13  of the container  1  have a height difference. The second partition  14  has a flange  141  thereon. The flange  141  and the first partition  13  of the container  1  have a height difference. In this embodiment, the second partition  14  is an encircling closed configuration, rendering the first half portion  1211  and the second half portion  1212  concentric. The first half portion  1211  is located inside, and the second half portion  1212  is located outside to surround the first half portion  1211 . The second partition  14  is narrowed downward. The flange  141  faces the second half portion  1212 . The outer wall  11  has a height higher than that of the second partition  14 . At least one portion of the outer wall  11  of the container  1 , corresponding to the upper space  121 , is light-permeable. The second partition  14  is also light-permeable. 
         [0037]    Referring to  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 , this embodiment further comprises a light-emitting member  2  disposed on the container  1  and located in the upper space  121 . The light-emitting member  2  is located in the second half portion  1212  close to a narrower portion of the second partition  14 . Another light-emitting member  2  is disposed in the first half portion  1211  close to the opening  1213 . A flame-shaped transparent or translucent shell  21  is located above the light-emitting member  2  which is disposed in the first half portion  1211  close to the opening  1213 . An outer edge of the flame-shaped transparent or translucent shell  21  is provided with a dish-shaped transparent or translucent shell  22 . The flame-shaped transparent or translucent shell  21  and the dish-shaped transparent or translucent shell  22  are supported on the second partition  14  through a support leg  211  and a support leg  221  respectively. Through holes  212 ,  222  are defined in the support legs  211 ,  221  for a fluid to pass therethrough. Preferably, the light-emitting members  2  are light-emitting diodes (LEDs). A pump motor  3  is disposed on the container  1  and located in the upper space  121 . The pump motor  3  is in communication with the first half portion  1211  and the second half portion  1212 . A power supply  4  is disposed on the container  1  and located in the lower space  122 . The power supply  4  is electrically connected with the light-emitting members  2  and the pump motor  3 . The power supply  4  comprises a battery. Furthermore, a switch  5  is connected between the power supply  4  and the light-emitting members  2  and connected between the power supply  4  and the pump motor  3 . Furthermore, the switch  5  comprises a timer  51 . Through the dual-layer configuration of the upper space  121  and the lower space  122  of the accommodation space  12 , the components and the power supply  4  are integrated to become a whole to be carried conveniently. 
         [0038]    Referring to FIG,  3 , a fluid  6 , such as water, is poured into the upper space  121 . The switch  5  is turned on to activate the light-emitting members  2  and the pump motor  3 . Through the pump motor  3 , the fluid  6  is pumped from the low position of the second half portion  1212  to the first half portion  1211 , and then flows back from the high position of the first half portion  1211  to the second half portion  1212 , thereby the fluid  6  is circulated. When the fluid  6  overflows to the second half portion  1212 , the water will be slightly beyond the opening  1213  to form a water column due to the motor power. The overflowing fluid  6  passes the flange  141  to fall like a waterfall and knock the outer wall  11  and the remaining fluid  6  within the second half portion  1212  to bring sound of water. The light radiated from the light-emitting member  2  located in the second half portion  1212  penetrates the flowing fluid  6  to present a change of light and shadow. The light radiated from the light-emitting member  2  disposed in the first half portion  1211  close to the opening  1213  forms a flame-like visual effect when penetrating the water column, thus presenting as candlelight. In particular, the light-emitting member  2  disposed in the first half portion  1211  is provided with the flame-shaped transparent or translucent shell  21 . When the light penetrates the flame-shaped transparent or translucent shell  21 , the light and shadow effect is enhanced and more similar to that of candlelight. In addition, when the overflowing fluid  6  passes the dish-shaped transparent or translucent shell  22 , the fluid  6  in the dish-shaped transparent or translucent shell  22  presents the appearance similar to melting wax, providing a special vision for the user. When the present invention is used in a dim indoor environment, the light and shadow will flicker on the wall. The present invention provides sound and light effects and better sensory stimuli for the user. Furthermore, the fluid  6  can be added with essence, such as essential oil of flowers or plants, to spread fragrance during circulation of the fluid  6 . The present invention provides not only visual and auditory enjoyments but also olfactory enjoyment. In addition, the timer  51  is used to set the running time of the light-emitting member  2  and the pump motor  3 , having energy-saving and eco-friendly effects. 
         [0039]      FIG. 4  shows a second embodiment of the present invention. The second embodiment is substantially similar to the first embodiment with the exceptions described hereinafter. The second embodiment comprises a container  1 A. The container  1 A has an outer wall  11 A to surround an accommodation space  12 A therein. The accommodation space  12 A is divided into an upper space  121 A and a lower space  122 A by a first partition  13 A. The upper space  121 A is divided into a first half portion  1211 A and a second half portion  1212 A by a second partition  14 A. The first half portion  1211 A is in communication with the second half portion  1212 A through an opening  1213 A. The second partition  14 A has a flange  141 A thereon. In this embodiment, the outer wall  11 A has a height lower than that of the second partition  14 A. Thus, the second embodiment provides a different sound and light effect. 
         [0040]      FIG. 5  shows a third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment comprises a container  1 B. The container  1 B has an outer wall  11 B to surround an accommodation space  12 B therein. The accommodation space  12 B is divided into an upper space  121 B and a lower space  122 B by a first partition  13 B. The upper space  121 B is divided into a first half portion  1211 B and a second half portion  1212 B by a second partition  14 B. The first half portion  1211 B is in communication with the second half portion  1212 B through an opening  1213 B. The opening  1213 B and the first partition  13 B of the container  1 B have a height difference. The second partition  14 B has a flange  141 B thereon. The flange  141 B and the first partition  13 B of the container  1 B have a height difference. In this embodiment, the second partition  14 B is an encircling closed configuration, rendering the first half portion  1211 B and the second half portion  1212 B concentric. The first half portion  1211 B is located inside, and the second half portion  1212 B is located outside to surround the first half portion  1211 B. The flange  141 B faces the first half portion  1211 B. At least one portion of the outer wall  11 B of the container  1 B, corresponding to the upper space  121 B, is light-permeable. This embodiment further comprises a connecting rope  15 B. One end of the connecting rope  15 B is connected with a floating decoration  16 B and another end of the connecting rope  15 B is fixed to the container  1 B, such that the floating decoration  16 B is located in the first half portion  1211 B of the upper space  121 B. A bubble generator  17 B is provided in the second half portion  1212 B. A light-emitting member  2 B is disposed in the first half portion  1211 B of the upper space  121 B. Another light-emitting member  2 B is disposed on the floating decoration  16 B. When in use, a fluid  6 B is pumped from the low position of the first half portion  1211 B of the upper space  121 B to the second half portion  1212 B, and then flows back from the high position of the second half portion  1212 B to the first half portion  1   211 B, thereby the fluid  6  is circulated. In the course in which the fluid  6 B overflows to the first half portion  1211 B, the fluid  6 B will pass the flange  141 B to fall as a waterfall. Thereby, the third embodiment provides a different sound and light effect. The floating decoration  16 B can flow along with the fluid  6 B. The bubble generator  17 B generates bubbles floating from bottom to top, increasing enjoyment. 
         [0041]    Although particular embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.

Technology Classification (CPC): 5