CA2552708A1 - Apparatus and method for simulation of combustion effects in a fireplace - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for simulation of combustion effects in a fireplace Download PDF

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CA2552708A1
CA2552708A1 CA002552708A CA2552708A CA2552708A1 CA 2552708 A1 CA2552708 A1 CA 2552708A1 CA 002552708 A CA002552708 A CA 002552708A CA 2552708 A CA2552708 A CA 2552708A CA 2552708 A1 CA2552708 A1 CA 2552708A1
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fireplace
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ember bed
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Alvin Lim
Jane Laurie
Zhenxing Dong
Donald R. Jamieson
Damir Naden
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
    • F24C7/002—Stoves
    • F24C7/004—Stoves simulating flames
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F11/00—Control or safety arrangements
    • F24F11/50—Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication
    • F24F11/52—Indication arrangements, e.g. displays

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The present invention produces a combustion simulation of flames, burning logs and embers in a fuel-burning fireplace or like device. One or more light source(s), such as LEDs, are used to transmit light to and through one or more of an artificial log set and an ember bed. A microprocessor-based controller is used to vary one or more of light intensity and color of the LEDs to simulate a naturally varying glow effect of the ember bed and the log set.
CA002552708A 2005-07-19 2006-07-19 Apparatus and method for simulation of combustion effects in a fireplace Expired - Fee Related CA2552708C (en)

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