Abstract: The present disclosure provides a candle lamp light source and an electronic candle lamp. The candle lamp light source includes a candle lamp body and a plug-in component; the candle lamp body is connected to the plug-in component, the plug-in component is provided with plug-in pins, and the plug-in pins are configured to be detachably connected to a lamp holder. The electronic candle lamp includes the candle lamp light source and the lamp holder.

Abstract: A flame simulation method including: identifying, by a computing device, a maximum brightness level value and a primary event generation level; setting, in response to determining that a first event occurred based on the primary event generation level, a secondary event generation level; adjusting the secondary event generation level towards a baseline secondary event generation level; adjusting a current brightness value of a lighting element of a flame simulation apparatus towards the maximum brightness level value; setting, in response to determining that a second event occurred based on the secondary event generation level, the current brightness level value of the lighting element to a value less than the maximum brightness level; and controlling, by the computing device, a brightness level of the lighting element to correspond to the current brightness level value of the lighting element.

Abstract: A flameless candle may include a candle body configured to house a power source, a light source configured to selectively receive power from the power source; and a flame element. The flame element may include an interior surface and an exterior surface. The flame element may be configured to receive light emitted from the light source at the interior surface and to pass through at least a portion of the light to the exterior surface. The flame element may be configured to move with respect to the candle body to act as an actuator to selectively activate at least one function of the flameless candle.

Abstract: A flameless candle includes a candle body, a light source, and a flame element. The candle body includes an inner region and an upper surface including an aperture. The light source is energized and de-energized selectively to control whether or not a light is emitted. The light emitted by the light source is emitted towards the interior region of the flame element, such that it passes through the interior region and onto the interior surface. The flame element is at least partially transparent or translucent, such that it permits the light to propagate through the flame element and outwardly from the exterior surface. While the light is emitted, the flame element moves with respect to non-moving portions of the candle body. While the light is emitted, at least a portion of the flame element extends through the aperture in the upper surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lighting device simulating visual effect of candle flame includes an immovable assembly and a movable assembly. The immovable assembly has a stationary supporting structure for holding a light source in position. The movable assembly has a light-effect component for simulating visual effect of natural flame at a candle wick. The movable assembly further includes at least a part of a driving component accommodated in the supporting structure. The part of the driving component and the light-effect component of the movable assembly are such connected to each other that when the part of the driving component moves positively and/or is driven to move passively, at least a part of the light-effect component performs swing movement. The lighting device thus can simulate naturally flickering or dancing flame of a burning candle, thereby creating lighting effect and atmosphere as those provided by a real candle.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the field of support structures, and discloses a magnetic suspension support structure including a hollowed-out mounting base and a magnetic suspension assembly. The magnetic suspension assembly is located within the mounting base, and includes a first permanent magnet, a second permanent magnet, a suspension piece for mounting a display object, and a movable positioning piece for restricting turn-over of the suspension piece. The first permanent magnet is arranged on the suspension piece and located above the second permanent magnet. The second permanent magnet is arranged on the mounting base or the positioning piece. The first permanent magnet and the second permanent magnet repel each other to produce a support force acting on the suspension piece in a magnetic repelling direction. One end of the suspension piece protrudes from the mounting base.

Abstract: An apparatus for simulating an open candle flame having a swing holder located within a casing and engaging with a connecting rod, the connecting rod pivotally and rotatably connecting to the swing holder to form a first pivot structure for allowing the connecting rod to turn about a first axis, the swing holder pivotally and rotatably connecting to the casing to form a second pivot structure for allowing the swing holder and the connecting rod to turn about a second axis. The swinging mechanism of the apparatus is able to minimize the cost and the number of parts, ease and simplify assembly, and insure the flame display stays in place after manufacturing and during transit and handling.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to devices and methods for facilitating the operations and usage of electronic candle devices. In one exemplary aspect, an imitation candle device is disclosed. The imitation candle device comprises a body including a top surface, the top surface including an opening; a flame element having an upper portion shaped to mimic a flame of a candle and to protrude out of the opening, and a magnetic lower portion; and a magnetic base plate positioned within the body and below the flame element, comprising: a central section operable to repel the magnetic lower portion of the flame element, a peripheral section operable to attract the magnetic lower portion of flame element, and a plurality of light sources to emit light onto the flame element.

Abstract: Various components for artificial candles and other lighting devices are described that can be used to create a realistic flame effect in the devices. The devices include a flame piece or element that extends upwardly from a body of the device. A light source can be disposed with respect to the flame piece such that the flame piece is illuminated. A variety of drive mechanisms could be disposed within the body of the device that can cause movement of the flame piece with respect to the body or housing. The flame piece can be coupled to a body or housing of the device using various components to suspend at least a portion of the flame piece within the body or housing.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lighting device that interfaces with an external communication device. The lighting device assembly comprises a plurality of lighting devices that may contain light sources and control and network modules, which allow for manual and remote operation of the lighting device assembly by a communicatively coupled network. The lighting devices do not contain a flame and are designed to be safer than candles.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices associated with an electronic candle are described. One example, electronic candle device includes a housing with a through-hole at its top, a transfer device including a driver motor and one or more gears positioned inside the housing, and a light emitting component coupled to the transfer device such that the transfer device causes the light emitting component to move vertically up or down to protrude from the housing or to retract into the housing. The electronic candle also includes a movable lid positioned below the through-hole inside the housing and movable to remain in at least one of an open configuration or a closed configuration, and a controller configured to turn on or off the light emitting component.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of decorative lights, and discloses an LED light and an electronic candle. The LED light includes: an encapsulant body having a light condensing surface; at least two light-emitting dies packaged in the encapsulant body and spaced apart from each other, wherein, light emitted by the at least two light-emitting dies as a whole is emitted from the light condensing surface of the encapsulant body; and a dimming control circuit, outputting a varying dimming current to the at least two light-emitting dies according to dimming control signals, the dimming control signals corresponding to the at least two light-emitting dies are different, and the effect of simulated flame swing can be realized by a single LED light. The electronic candle includes the LED light, and the electronic candle has the characteristics of good simulation effect, reasonable structure setting and low production cost.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices associated with an electronic candle are described. One example, electronic candle device includes a housing with a through-hole at its top, a transfer device including a driver motor and one or more gears positioned inside the housing, and a light emitting component coupled to the transfer device such that the transfer device causes the light emitting component to move vertically up or down to protrude from the housing or to retract into the housing. The electronic candle also includes a movable lid positioned below the through-hole inside the housing and movable to remain in at least one of an open configuration or a closed configuration, and a controller configured to turn on or off the light emitting component.

Abstract: A swinging LED lamp with a wireless charging function comprises a fixing portion and a magnetic suspension portion, wherein the fixing portion comprises a base and a lug boss formed at an upper end of the base; a main control circuit board and a power source end are arranged in the base; an electromagnet and a transmitting coil are arranged in the lug boss; the electromagnet and the transmitting coil are electrically connected with the power source end through the main control circuit board respectively.

Abstract: Various designs of electronic lighting devices are disclosed. Contemplated electronic lighting devices comprise a housing, a base, and a light source holder. The housing comprises an internal cavity that typically houses the base and the light source holder. The base is configured to mate with the housing, and the light source holder is affixed to the base. Preferably, the light source holder is configured to receive a light source in an inclined position with respect to the housing, such that light from the light source is emitted through an aperture of the housing and onto a flame element to simulate a real candle light.

Abstract: A novelty swivel electronic candle, includes a base, motor, drive bearing, swivel bracket bar, upper PCB, lower PCB, LED control chip, LED bulb, casing, and wiring. The motor is installed above the base, and the drive bearing is installed above the motor, the swivel bracket bar is vertically installed above the drive bearing. The bar is penetrated through the center of the lower PCB, which is installed above the drive bearing, likewise the bar is also penetrated through the center of the upper PCB, which is installed above the lower PCB. The upper PCB and the swivel bracket bar are fixedly connected together, and the bar is also penetrated through the center of the LED control chip which is installed above the upper PCB. The casing is installed above the base side as a lampshade.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) pole assembly comprising: an IV pole having a pole, a plurality of hooks mounted to the pole, and a base with a plurality of wheels, wherein the plurality of hooks are for holding a container of intravenous fluid; and a decorative equipment including a decorative element and a connector bracket attached to the decorative element, the connector bracket for mounting on a top of the pole, the connector bracket comprises a shaft that defines a plurality of slots on one end of the shaft.

Abstract: A system simulating an open candle flame is provided in the present invention. In a preferred embodiment, the present system comprises a gyro-levitation unit including two spinning wheels with axes mutually perpendicular to each other to allow a two-degree of rotational freedom resembling the open candle flame motion caused by air flow in its surrounding environment. A mechatronics based actuator made of a bi-metal is employed to disturb the equilibrium of the gyroscope by exerting an actuating force against the gyro-levitation unit. Electric current controlled by a dedicated electronic unit flowing through the actuator allows reciprocal linear motion aligned with the visible light pattern of the candle flame. Varying light intensity of the candle flame is obtained as a combination of two light sources with one transmitted to a flame display through an optical device by total internal reflection and another one by projecting on its sideway.

Abstract: An LED light device has at least one electric coil and at least one corresponding magnetic element built-in on a movable pendant to cause at least one part to have a moving, waving, or shaking function. The pendant can be arranged to move a lens and project a moving, waving, shaking, or vibrating LED light image on a non-moving surface or to cause moving, waving, or shaking of one or more parts of the body of the device.

Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed, which comprises a light transmitting element extending along a perimeter such that a hollow is defined by the light transmitting element. The light transmitting element comprises a light in-coupling surface adapted to couple light emitted by at least one light emitting element into the light transmitting element, and a light out-coupling surface adapted to couple light out of the light transmitting element. The lighting device is combined with a light reflecting envelope arranged to enclose the lighting device such that light emitted from the light out-coupling surface is reflected at an inner surface of the envelope. Thereby a reflected image may be produced, having an appearance resembling a candle flame.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flickering electronic candle, comprising a candle body, where the candle body comprises a first cylinder, a second cylinder connected with the first cylinder and a third cylinder connected with the second cylinder; a flickering candle wick movably arranged in the first cylinder through a support structure, with a flame front arranged at the top of the flickering candle wick and a magnet arranged at the bottom of the flickering candle wick; and a driving chip arranged in the second cylinder. The flame front is in a hollow flame shape, and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulb is further arranged in the flame front. A power unit is further arranged in the third cylinder, and the power unit is respectively connected with the driving chip and the LED bulb.

Abstract: Various embodiments of electric lighting devices, and especially electric candles, are described. The devices include a projection screen onto which light can be emitted. Advantageously, the projection screen can move with respect to the device's housing to thereby create a flickering flame effect. The device can include one or more magnets disposed outside of the housing that can interact with an electromagnetic field generated by the device to thereby move the projection screen.

Abstract: An electric flameless candle is disclosed; the electric flameless candle includes a case, a translucent shell positioning unit, a translucent shell, a light emitting unit, a connecting unit, an electromagnetic sway module, a circuit board and a power unit. The case includes an opening. The translucent shell positioning unit is located at the opening. The translucent shell is located on the translucent shell positioning unit and includes a translucent shell base. The light emitting unit is located on the translucent shell base and in the translucent case. The connecting unit is connected to the translucent shell base. The electromagnetic sway module is located in the case. The electromagnetic sway module includes a first sway unit and a second sway unit. The second sway unit is connected to the fixing stand and located under the first sway unit. The circuit board is located in the case.

Abstract: Various embodiments of electric lighting devices, and especially electric candles, are described. The devices include a projection screen onto which light can be emitted. Advantageously, the projection screen can move with respect to the device's housing to thereby create a flickering flame effect. The device can include one or more magnets disposed outside of the housing that can interact with an electromagnetic field generated by the device to thereby move the projection screen.

Abstract: Various components for artificial candles and other lighting devices are described that can be used to create a realistic flame effect in the devices. The devices include a flame piece or element that extends upwardly from a body of the device. A light source can be disposed with respect to the flame piece such that the flame piece is illuminated. A variety of drive mechanisms could be disposed within the body of the device that can cause movement of the flame piece with respect to the body or housing. The flame piece can be coupled to a body or housing of the device using various components to suspend at least a portion of the flame piece within the body or housing.

Abstract: An electronic flameless candle including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a sidewall between the top surface and the bottom surface, and a cavity defined by the top surface, the bottom surface and the sidewall, the body configured in shape and size to simulate a true flame candle. The candle may also include a light source operably connected to the body, the light source electrically operated to illuminate in a way that simulates a natural flicker of a real candle flame. The candle may also include a scent component, operably connected to the body, the scent component configured to emit a scent when heated and/or a sensor component, operably connected to the body, the sensor component configured to sense an environmental condition and affect a mode of the light source upon the sensing of the environmental condition.

Abstract: An oscillating target includes a base, a stand, and a pendulum. The base includes an electromagnetic coil and a power source. The stand is fixedly coupled to the base and the pendulum is rotatably supported by the stand. The pendulum includes a permanent magnet arranged opposite a target face. The permanent magnet is arranged on the pendulum at a position nearest to the base. The power source is configured to selectively operate the electromagnetic coil to generate a magnetic field to affect the permanent magnet to rotate the pendulum and thereby move the target face.

Abstract: Various embodiments of electric lights are described, including those capable of being inserted and powered by a light socket. The electric lights can include a base that can be rotatably coupled to a housing coupled to the base. A flame element can at least partially extend from the housing and be illuminated via a light source that is configured to emit light on to an outer surface of the flame element.

Abstract: An electronic candle (10) which simulates a flickering flame is provided. The candle (10) includes a hollow shell (12), a light-emitting element (18) such as an LED and a cap member (20) having the contour of a burning flame covering the light-emitting element (18). An electromagnet is provided to swing the light-emitting element (18). The electromagnet is mounted on a bracket (26) and receives an alternating current. A holding member (40) has a dead weight (52) at one end and the light-emitting element (18) at the other end. A permanent magnet (54) is attached to the bottom of the dead weight (52) such that when an alternating current is applied to the electromagnet it creates a magnetic field for acting on the permanent magnet (54) causing the holding member (40) to swing along an axial direction of the bracket (26).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic candle with an electronic light source. The electronic candle has a candle body with an interior cavity. A removable battery module supplies power to the electronic candle and is removable from the interior cavity of the candle body. The electronic candle can have a base cap module for closing the interior cavity of the candle body and a speaker for generating sound. The speaker can be positioned between the battery module and the base cap module, and directed to project sound downward. Apertures in the battery module and/or the base cap module allow sound from the speaker to pass through the aperture or apertures into the interior cavity of the candle body. Accordingly, the candle body can resonate and/or amplify sound generated by the speaker.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle is claimed, depicted, and described. The candle has a hollow interior region, an inner surface having an radius, and an outer surface having an outer radius. The candle also has a riser located within the hollow interior region. A lamp (e.g., LED) is also located in the interior region and above the riser. A light shield is located within the hollow interior region. The light shield is below the lamp and has an outer bound with a radius. The light shield also has a sloped portion. The light shield may have a reflector. The radius of the outer bound of the light shield is less than the radius of the inner surface of the candle shell. The sloped portion of the light shield slopes downwardly towards the outer bound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable electric candle having a lamp pendulating and rotating simultaneously, including: a lamp unit (10) having a lamp (12), a weight (18), and a permanent magnet (19), wherein the lamp unit (10) can perform a pendulating motion using both a magnetic force and a repulsive force and repeats the pendulating motion using a restoring force; a rotator (20) including a cylindrical base (22), an inner container body (24), a contact terminal (26), the electromagnet (27), a magnetized body (28), and a power supply terminal part (29); a rotator housing (30) for inducing a rotation of the rotator (20) therein; and a motion selecting switch (102) for selecting a motion of the lamp (12) so as to perform one of a rotating motion and a pendulating motion selectively or to perform both the rotating motion and the pendulating motion simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dynamic simulating electronic candle, which includes a candle body, wherein a cavity is arranged inside the candle body, a light-emitting unit including a power supply box and a lamp holder arranged above the power supply box is installed inside the cavity. A bottom plate is fixedly arranged inside the lamp holder, a slot is formed in the bottom plate, a flame front is fixedly installed on the slot, a control plate is mounted below the bottom plate, fixed bases are oppositely arranged at two sides of the slot in the bottom plate and are positioned in front and rear of the flame front, lamp holes are formed in the fixed bases, and light-emitting bodies are installed in the lamp holes and connected to the control plate. The dynamic simulating electronic candle disclosed by the present invention has the characteristics of simple structure, low cost and good swinging simulating effect.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. An electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The electrical power bus is also configured to provide electrical power to the flameless candle through the recharging port. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dynamic simulating electronic candle, which includes a candle body, wherein a cavity is arranged inside the candle body, a light-emitting unit including a power supply box and a lamp holder arranged above the power supply box is installed inside the cavity. A bottom plate is fixedly arranged inside the lamp holder, a slot is formed in the bottom plate, a flame front is fixedly installed on the slot, a control plate is mounted below the bottom plate, fixed bases are oppositely arranged at two sides of the slot in the bottom plate and are positioned in front and rear of the flame front, lamp holes are formed in the fixed bases, and light-emitting bodies are installed in the lamp holes and connected to the control plate. The dynamic simulating electronic candle disclosed by the present invention has the characteristics of simple structure, low cost and good swinging simulating effect.

Abstract: A document reading unit included in an image forming apparatus and operated with a method of detecting an original document, includes an original document table, a moving irradiation unit having multiple block light sources moving in a sub scanning direction while irradiating the original document, an image sensor receiving reflected light, and a controller that starts a length specifying operation with the moving irradiation unit located at a position facing the original document, sequentially turns on the block light sources, obtains an amount of reflected light under lighting conditions of each block light sources, and determines the length of the original document in the main scanning direction. While the moving irradiation unit is moving in the sub scanning direction, the image sensor receives the reflected light on a region of the original document in the sub scanning direction under each lighting condition during the length specifying operation.

Abstract: An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.

Abstract: An electronic flameless candle including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a sidewall between the top surface and the bottom surface, and a cavity defined by the top surface, the bottom surface and the sidewall, the body configured in shape and size to simulate a true flame candle. The candle may also include a light source operably connected to the body, the light source electrically operated to illuminate in a way that simulates a natural flicker of a real candle flame. The candle may also include a scent component, operably connected to the body, the scent component configured to emit a scent when heated and/or a sensor component, operably connected to the body, the sensor component configured to sense an environmental condition and affect a mode of the light source upon the sensing of the environmental condition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light-transmitting candle structure, which includes a main body, which has a power section for supplying electrical power; a light-emitting unit, which includes two light-emitting element that are mounted on the main body and spaced from each other in a vertical direction and are electrically connected with the power section; a patterned film, which is circumferentially arranged outside and surrounds the light-emitting unit and is coupled to the main body, the patterned film having a surface on which patterns are formed; and a cover, which is a hollow light-transmitting casing having an end forming an opening, the cover having a wall on which a pattern layer is formed, the pattern layer comprising patterns, the cover being set to enclose outside the patterned film and coupled to the main body.

Abstract: A decorative candle with inner pattern includes: a candle main body with inner pattern, and a light-emitting device. The candle main body is made of light-transmittable plastic material, has at least an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface is smooth, and the inner surface has a plurality of predefined patterns. The candle main body and the patterns are monolithically formed by blowing. The light-emitting device is disposed inside the candle main body, has at least a light source and an electrical box for providing power to the light source. As such, in the decorative candle with pattern of the present invention, the patterns on the inner surface and the candle main body are monolithically manufactured by blowing, and thus the problems associated with the conventional two-process manufacturing are eliminated.

Abstract: A LED candle lamp by controlling the coil to generate a magnetic attractive force to attract the magnet set, the translucent flame-shaped blade is vibrated when the emitted light of the LED lamp is guided by the light guide tube toward the blame-shaped blade body of the translucent flame-shaped blade, causing flame lighting effects. Subject to the arrangement that two magnets of a magnet set are bonded together by an adhesive with the same magnet poles thereof abutted against each other, magnetic field lines can be compressed into a dish, enhancing the effects of magnetic attraction and oscillation of a translucent flame-shaped blade.

Abstract: An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.

Abstract: An electronic flameless candle including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a sidewall between the top surface and the bottom surface, and a cavity defined by the top surface, the bottom surface and the sidewall, the body configured in shape and size to simulate a true flame candle. The candle may also include a light source operably connected to the body, the light source electrically operated to illuminate in a way that simulates a natural flicker of a real candle flame. The candle may also include a scent component, operably connected to the body, the scent component configured to emit a scent when heated and/or a sensor component, operably connected to the body, the sensor component configured to sense an environmental condition and affect a mode of the light source upon the sensing of the environmental condition.

Abstract: A flameless candle includes a shell that has a sidewall and a hollow interior region. The sidewall can be made of a waxen material. The sidewall has a thickness and opacity. The shell also has a hollow interior region within the sidewall. A lamp (for example, LED) may be housed within the hollow interior region. The flameless candle also includes an insert. The insert can be made of a waxen material that may have different properties from the material of the sidewall. The insert is positioned in a top area of the hollow interior region. The insert includes a shading wall that has a thickness and opacity. The thickness of the sidewall may be different than the thickness of the shading wall. As another option, the opacity of the sidewall may be different from the opacity of the shading wall.

Abstract: An electronic flameless candle including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a sidewall between the top surface and the bottom surface, and a cavity defined by the top surface, the bottom surface and the sidewall, the body configured in shape and size to simulate a true flame candle. The candle may also include a light source operably connected to the body, the light source electrically operated to illuminate in a way that simulates a natural flicker of a real candle flame. The candle may also include a scent component, operably connected to the body, the scent component configured to emit a scent when heated and/or a sensor component, operably connected to the body, the sensor component configured to sense an environmental condition and affect a mode of the light source upon the sensing of the environmental condition.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle includes a housing, a reservoir, and a lamp. The reservoir can retain a fragrant source (e.g., solid, liquid, or mix thereof. The housing has a hollow region and a recessed area within the top surface of the housing. The recessed area is bounded by a bottom surface and a sidewall. There one or more vent holes in the sidewall. If there is a plurality of vent holes, then they may encircle the sidewall. The vent hole(s) allow an airflow from the hollow region and into the recessed area above the fragrant source. The lamp can emit a light through the bottom surface of the recessed area and through fragrant source.

Abstract: A candle cover is disclosed which includes a tubular sheath of light-filtering material with a top end, a bottom end, and an opening at each end. A hem surrounds each opening. The tubular sheath is place over a candle body such that light transmitted through the candle body from the candle light source is filtered by the tubular sheath of light-filtering material to create a decorative pattern. The light-filtering material can filter light in many different ways, including by modifying the percent of light transmitted through the material, by modifying the percent of light reflected by the material, by modifying the color of light reflected or transmitted by the material, or by light refraction or light diffraction.

Abstract: An electronic candle (10) which simulates a flickering flame is provided. The candle (10) includes a hollow shell (12), a light-emitting element (18) such as an LED and a cap member (20) having the contour of a burning flame covering the light-emitting element (18). An electromagnet is provided to swing the light-emitting element (18). The electromagnet is mounted on a bracket (26) and receives an alternating current. A holding member (40) has a dead weight (52) at one end and the light-emitting element (18) at the other end. A permanent magnet (54) is attached to the bottom of the dead weight (52) such that when an alternating current is applied to the electromagnet it creates a magnetic field for acting on the permanent magnet (54) causing the holding member (40) to swing along an axial direction of the bracket (26).

Abstract: Electric lighting devices having a counterweight are provided. One or more electric candles can be coupled to one or more counterweight elements configured to ensure that the electric candles maintain a substantially upright or vertical position when displayed.

Abstract: A flickering candle is provided, mainly including: a candle main body, a base and a pattern unit. The candle main body is a hollow light-transmittable shell, with an outer surface, an inner surface, a top and a bottom, both connecting the outer surface and the inner surface. The base is fixedly engaged to the bottom of the candle main body, and disposed with at least a light-emitting element. The pattern unit includes a light-transmittable first patter plate, overlappingly disposed on the inner surface of the candle main body. The first pattern plate has a predefined pattern and a light-guiding part contacting the light-emitting element. As such, the light-emitting element at the base can disperse the light source through the light-guiding part onto the first pattern plate so that the predefined pattern becomes more spectacular to enhance the esthetics.