| 摘要 |
<p>AN IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE CANDLEHOLDER An improved adjustable candleholder (10) that allows candles of various diameters to be secured within the candleholder. The candleholder (10) is comprised of a base assembly (12) having an upper section (12a) and a lower section (12g), and a candleholder mechanism (14) that is secured within the upper section (12a). The mechanism comprises a pinion gear (17c) that operates three rack gears (16b) that include a vertical clamping segment (16d). The segments expand and retract to increase or decrease the clamping diameter. To operate, the lower section (12g) is held stationary while the upper section (12a) is rotated to increase the clamping diameter of the mechanism. A candle is then inserted and the upper section is counter-rotated until the clamping segments (16d) grip and secures the candle. An adjustable candleholder mechanism insert (50) is also disclosed that operates independently from the candleholder base. In this design a third jaw assembly (54) closes and opens by rotating the candle inserted into the mechanism insert (50).</p> |
