CA2826292A1 - Fire pit with a glass bed for lighting there through - Google Patents
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An outdoor fire pit that includes a main body that supports a pan and a burner. The pan contains a bed of glass pieces that have a reflective coating where the bed is below or even with the burner. An array of light emitting diodes (LED) is secured to the pan such that the array of LEDs is aligned with an opening in the pan. The array of LEDs can be utilized to emit light into the pan and reflect off the pieces of glass to cause light effects to be produced from below and around the burner. Also, because the array of LEDs can easily change colors, a random color generator or a preprogrammed light generator can be utilized to provide a desired light display.
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FIRE PIT WITH A GLASS BED FOR LIGHTING THERE THROUGH
BACKGROUND
[00011 The present disclosure relates to an outdoor propane or a natural gas burning fire pit or fireplace. More particularly, the present invention relates to an outdoor fireplace or fire pit that burns natural gas or propane having a bed of glass pieces and an array of LED
lights positioned proximate the bed of glass pieces and below a burner such that a pleasingly visual effect can be provided along with a flame within the fire pit.
BACKGROUND
[00011 The present disclosure relates to an outdoor propane or a natural gas burning fire pit or fireplace. More particularly, the present invention relates to an outdoor fireplace or fire pit that burns natural gas or propane having a bed of glass pieces and an array of LED
lights positioned proximate the bed of glass pieces and below a burner such that a pleasingly visual effect can be provided along with a flame within the fire pit.
[0002] Many people are now utilizing outdoor living spaces more frequently than in the past.
Many people have outdoor decks and/or patios and at many times would like to have a fire to enjoy their outdoor experience.
100031 Some people have purchased and installed outdoor fireplaces that are designed to burn wood. However these fireplaces can be very expensive to build and are difficult to install due to the complexity and weight of the components of the fireplace.
[00041 Another drawback to a wood burning fireplace is that it can be difficult at times to find the necessary firewood to start and maintain a fire. Finally, wood has a tendency to allow embers to exit the fireplace either through the front of the fireplace and/or through the chimney or flue which can possibly lead to an undesired fire.
[0005] An alternative to an outdoor wood fireplace or fire pit is a natural gas or propane fueled fireplace. Natural gas and propane fueled fire places can utilize a canister similar to that used with a propane or gas grill. Alternatively, the supply of gas to provide fuel the fireplace or fire pit can be piped directly from a main fuel supply line to a structure such that a continuous source of fuel accessible.
100061 While the natural gas or propane fueled fireplaces provide fires with pleasing visual appearance, the fire is typically visually consistent. A flame of natural gas or propane does not have some of the visual, aromatic or sound effects as a wood burning fireplace, namely, the different hues of the flame, the aroma of burning wood as well as a crackling sound of burning wood that some may find to be enjoyable.
SUMMARY
[0007] The present disclosure relates to an outdoor fire pit that includes a main body that supports a pan and a burner. The pan contains a bed of glass pieces that have a reflective coating where the bed is below or even with the burner. An array of light emitting diodes (LED) is secured to the pan such that the array of LEDs is aligned with an opening in the pan. The array of LEDs can be utilized to emit light into the pan and reflect off the pieces of glass to cause light effects to be produced from below and around the burner. Also, because the array of LEDs can easily change colors, a random color generator or a preprogrammed light generator can be utilized to provide a desired light display. The array of LEDs can be controlled utilizing a remote control or manual push buttons on the outdoor fire pit.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of an outdoor fire pit without tiles.
[0009] FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the outdoor fire pit without tiles.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a top view of the outdoor fire pit without tiles.
[0011] FIG. 4 is bottom view of the outdoor fire pit without tiles.
[0012] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the outdoor fire pit.
[0013] FIG. 6 is another exploded view of the outdoor fire pit.
[0014] FIG. 7 is third exploded view of the outdoor fire pit.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] An outdoor fire pit is generally illustrated at 10 in FIGS. 1 and 2.
The fire pit 10 is designed to burn a propane or natural gas in a burner 12 that is supported by a base 50 and within a pan 14.
[0016] Referring to FIGS. 1-7, the pan 14 is typically substantially centrally located within the base 50. The pan 14 includes a slanted right bottom wall 16 and a slanted left bottom wall 18 that meet at a bottom edge 20 and extend to left and right top portions 22 and 24, respectively, of a top edge 25. The angle of the slanted right bottom wall 16 is greater relative to a horizontal plane than the angle of the left slanted bottom wall 18 such that the left and right bottom walls 16 and 18 join the bottom edge 20 to the right of a mid-line through the pan.
Many people have outdoor decks and/or patios and at many times would like to have a fire to enjoy their outdoor experience.
100031 Some people have purchased and installed outdoor fireplaces that are designed to burn wood. However these fireplaces can be very expensive to build and are difficult to install due to the complexity and weight of the components of the fireplace.
[00041 Another drawback to a wood burning fireplace is that it can be difficult at times to find the necessary firewood to start and maintain a fire. Finally, wood has a tendency to allow embers to exit the fireplace either through the front of the fireplace and/or through the chimney or flue which can possibly lead to an undesired fire.
[0005] An alternative to an outdoor wood fireplace or fire pit is a natural gas or propane fueled fireplace. Natural gas and propane fueled fire places can utilize a canister similar to that used with a propane or gas grill. Alternatively, the supply of gas to provide fuel the fireplace or fire pit can be piped directly from a main fuel supply line to a structure such that a continuous source of fuel accessible.
100061 While the natural gas or propane fueled fireplaces provide fires with pleasing visual appearance, the fire is typically visually consistent. A flame of natural gas or propane does not have some of the visual, aromatic or sound effects as a wood burning fireplace, namely, the different hues of the flame, the aroma of burning wood as well as a crackling sound of burning wood that some may find to be enjoyable.
SUMMARY
[0007] The present disclosure relates to an outdoor fire pit that includes a main body that supports a pan and a burner. The pan contains a bed of glass pieces that have a reflective coating where the bed is below or even with the burner. An array of light emitting diodes (LED) is secured to the pan such that the array of LEDs is aligned with an opening in the pan. The array of LEDs can be utilized to emit light into the pan and reflect off the pieces of glass to cause light effects to be produced from below and around the burner. Also, because the array of LEDs can easily change colors, a random color generator or a preprogrammed light generator can be utilized to provide a desired light display. The array of LEDs can be controlled utilizing a remote control or manual push buttons on the outdoor fire pit.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of an outdoor fire pit without tiles.
[0009] FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the outdoor fire pit without tiles.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a top view of the outdoor fire pit without tiles.
[0011] FIG. 4 is bottom view of the outdoor fire pit without tiles.
[0012] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the outdoor fire pit.
[0013] FIG. 6 is another exploded view of the outdoor fire pit.
[0014] FIG. 7 is third exploded view of the outdoor fire pit.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] An outdoor fire pit is generally illustrated at 10 in FIGS. 1 and 2.
The fire pit 10 is designed to burn a propane or natural gas in a burner 12 that is supported by a base 50 and within a pan 14.
[0016] Referring to FIGS. 1-7, the pan 14 is typically substantially centrally located within the base 50. The pan 14 includes a slanted right bottom wall 16 and a slanted left bottom wall 18 that meet at a bottom edge 20 and extend to left and right top portions 22 and 24, respectively, of a top edge 25. The angle of the slanted right bottom wall 16 is greater relative to a horizontal plane than the angle of the left slanted bottom wall 18 such that the left and right bottom walls 16 and 18 join the bottom edge 20 to the right of a mid-line through the pan.
[0017] The pan 14 includes front and back walls 21 and 23 that extend from side edges of the left and right bottom walls 16 and 18. The front and back walls 21 and 23 include top edge portions 26 and 28, respectively, that terminate at the upper edge such that the left and right top edge portions 26 and 28 and the left and right top edge portions 22 and 24 define the continuous rectangular top edge 25 of the pan 14. The interior surfaces of the left bottom wall 16, the right bottom wall 18, the front wall 21 and the back wall 23 are typically constructed from a material with a reflective surface, such as steel or aluminum, such that light reflects off of the walls of the pan 14.
[0018] While a rectangular top edge 25 is disclosed and described, other configurations of the pan 14 and the top edge 25 are also contemplated. It should also be noted that left and right are relative terms depending upon the vantage point of the viewer. For purposes of this application, front, back, left and right will be referred to as how viewed in the Figures and are to be non-limiting, as the reference to direction will change based upon the vantage point of the viewer.
[0019] The central pan 14 contains and supports a bed of glass pieces 40.
The bed of glass pieces 40 typically fills the pan 14 to the top edge 25. However, the bed of glass pieces 16 can also be below the top edge 25 of the pan 14.
[0020] The bed of glass pieces 40 is typically at least two inches in depth. However, the depth of the bed of glass pieces 40 can be of any desired depth provided the bed of glass pieces 40 does not interfere with the performance of the burner 12 and provides the desired visual effects when utilizing the fire pit 10.
[0021] Prior to breaking the glass into pieces 40, the glass is typically treated with a reflective coating that causes the light to reflect from one piece of glass to another piece of glass, and preventing the splitting of light into different colors, that is caused by a prismatic effect, through the glass pieces. One type of coating is IMAGESTm Mirror Coating supplied by EuroKera North America, Inc. located in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. However, other light reflective or refractive coatings are also contemplated. It is also contemplated that the glass pieces have no reflective coating. It is also contemplated that the coating be applied to the pieces of glass instead of to a pane of glass prior to the glass being broken into pieces.
[0022] The pan 14 includes an opening 30, as best illustrated in FIG. 3, in the right bottom slanted wall 18 and a plurality of brackets 32 attached to the right bottom slanted wall 18, typically with sheet metal screws, as best illustrated in FIG. 4. A housing 42 containing an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 44 is secured to the right bottom wall 18 with the brackets 32.
With the housing 42 secured to the right bottom wall 18, the array of LEDs 44 is aligned with the opening 30 such that the array of LEDs 44 can emit light into the pan 14 such that the light interacts and reflects from the bed of glass pieces 40 to cause a desired lighting effect to accentuate the effects of natural gas or propane being burned at the burner 12.
100231 Due to the increased angle of the right bottom slanted wall 18 relative to the left slanted wall 16, when the array of LEDs emits light into the pan 18 interacts with the bed of glass pieces 40 proximate the right bottom side wall 18 while other light is emitted toward the left slanted bottom portion 16. As the light encounters the left slanted bottom portion 16, the light reflects upward at the angle of incidence such that the entire bed of glass pieces 44 encounters light from the array of LEDS 42 to provide a pleasing visual effect throughout the entire bed of glass 44.
100241 The plurality of brackets 32 engage the bottom edge, the left side edge and the right side edge of the housing 42. Therefore, the housing 42 containing the array of LEDs 44 can be installed by sliding the housing 42 downwardly and into the contact with the plurality of brackets 32. The housing 42 containing the array of LEDs 44 can be removed for replacement or repair by sliding the housing 42 upwardly and away from the plurality of brackets 32.
[0025] The array of LEDs 44 can be powered utilizing a standard 110 volt, electrical connection. Alternatively, power can be supplied to the array of LEDs 44 utilizing a dry cell battery(s) (not shown) that typically would be stored within the internal cavity of the base 50.
[0026] The array of LEDs 44 may also be controlled utilizing a remote control or controllers on the fire pit. It is also contemplated that the housing include a controller to control the color, intensity and pattern of light emitted from the LED. The controller can be manipulated utilizing the remote control or the controllers on the fire pit 10.
[0027] Referring to FIGS. 5-7, the base 50 base is modular in construction such that the base 50 can be shipped in a disassembled, compact configuration. The base 50 is designed to be assembled using standard tools, such as a screwdriver and wrenches.
[0028] The base of the outdoor fire pit 10 includes a front and back right legs 52 and front and back left legs 53 that make up the four corners of the base 50. The leg 52 has a similar construction and the legs 53 have a similar construction.
[00291 The base 50 includes a front panel 54 and a back panel 56 that are of similar dimensions where typically made of a sheet metal, such as aluminum or steel The front panel 54 is secured to the front left and right legs 52 and 53 and the back panel 56 is secured to the back left and right legs 52 and 53. The front panel 54 and the back panel 56 are secured to the legs 52 and 53 utilizing screws.
10030] A right panel 58 is secured to the front and back right legs 52 utilizing screws. The base 50 therefore has the front panel 54, the back panel 56 and the right panel fixedly secured to the legs 52 and 53 to provide a rigid structure that supports the pan 14 and the burner 12 along with other components.
[00311 A left panel 60 includes tabs 62 with slots 64 at the proximate the four corners of the panel 60. The tabs 62 with slots 64 engage extending portions 66 extending from the front and back left leg proximate the top and bottom of each leg 53. The panel 60 is lifted upward and then lowered such that the slot 64 of the tab 62 accept extending portions 66 to retain the left panel 60 to the base 50. The panel 60 can be lifted upwardly to disengage the tabs 62 with the slots 64 from the extending portions 66 such that the panel 60 is removable from the base 50 to gain access to a space below the pan 14 and the burner 12.
[00321 The base 50 includes a retaining bracket 68 having aperture 70 for accepting a bottom ring of a standard propane tank 72. The retaining bracket 68 is attached to the front and back panels 54 and 56 utilizing screws. With the tank 72 secured to the retaining bracket 68, the tank 68 will remain stationary and will not tip over.
[00331 The propane tank 72 includes a valve at the top of the tank 72 to allow propane to be filled into the tank 72 as well as to allow propane out of the tank 72. A
regulator 74 is attached to the tank 72 to control the pressure of the propane to the burner 12.
Because the tank 72 is typically enclosed within the base 50, access to the tank 72 requires effort.
To provide convenience, the piping to from the tank 72 to the burner 12 includes a valve 76 with an extended handle 78 that extends through an aperture 55 in the front panel such that the user can control the propane flow to the burner 12. The piping also includes a pressure relief valve 80 that prevents an over pressure of gas at the burner in the event of a plug in the burner.
[00341 The fuel at the burner 12 can be manually lit with a flame.
Alternatively, an automatic lighter can also be utilized and provided with the fire pit 10. It is also contemplated that the fuel can be natural gas that could be supplied from a main line supplying natural gas to a residence or other structure.
[0035] Four brackets 82 are attached to the upper ends of the legs 52 and 53 where the brackets 82 extend outwardly in a diagonal direction from the legs 52 and 53.
The brackets 82 retain left and right top support structures 84 and 86.
[0036] The left and right top support structures 84 and 86 are mirror images of each other and have a generally "U" shaped configuration where an interior rim 88 and 90 of each support structure 84 and 86 is positioned about the pan 14. The support structures 84 and 86 are secured to the brackets 82 with screws and also together at ends 92 and 94 respectively with screws.
[0037] Generally "U" shaped framing members 96 and 98 are secure around the perimeter of the support structures 84 and 86 to provide structural support as well as to provide a more finished look. The framing members 96 and 98 extend upwardly from a top surface of the support structures 84 and 86 to provide a lip 100 around the support structures.
[0038] The support structures 84 and 86 have cut out portions 85 and 87 to cause the support structures to be lighter than a solid piece of material, while maintaining the necessary structural integrity. The support structures 84 and 86 provide material that supports the edges of tiles 102 that are positioned on the support structures 84 and 86. In the corners, the support structures 84 and 86 have an angled rib 87 and 89, respectively, to provide additional support.
[0039] A plurality of tiles 102 are positioned between the lip 100 and the edge 25 of the pan 14. The tiles 104are typically made of a nonflammable ceramic or stone type of material. The tiles 104 provide a pleasing finished look and also provide a surface that allows people to sit around the perimeter of the fire pit and rest plates or glasses or other items, while enjoying the fire and the light display.
[0040] As illustrated the fire pit 10 includes ten identical tiles 102.
However, other arrangements of the tiles or configurations of the lip and the pan are also contemplated such that more or less than ten tiles 102 make be required to provide the surface.
[0041] Referring back to FIGS. 1 and 2, the fire pit 10 can also optionally include a frame 104 that is positioned about the edge 25 of the pan 14. The frame 104 includes upwardly extending brackets that engage panels of glass 106 where the panels of glass 106 are retained together with connectors 108. The panels of glass prevent items from being accidentally being placed in the fire at the burner 12 as well as providing protection to the people around the fire pit from the flame at the burner 12. The glass panels 106 are typically transparent to have no effect on the light emitted from the array of LEDs 44 and the reflected through the bed of glass pieces 40.
Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, workers skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
[0018] While a rectangular top edge 25 is disclosed and described, other configurations of the pan 14 and the top edge 25 are also contemplated. It should also be noted that left and right are relative terms depending upon the vantage point of the viewer. For purposes of this application, front, back, left and right will be referred to as how viewed in the Figures and are to be non-limiting, as the reference to direction will change based upon the vantage point of the viewer.
[0019] The central pan 14 contains and supports a bed of glass pieces 40.
The bed of glass pieces 40 typically fills the pan 14 to the top edge 25. However, the bed of glass pieces 16 can also be below the top edge 25 of the pan 14.
[0020] The bed of glass pieces 40 is typically at least two inches in depth. However, the depth of the bed of glass pieces 40 can be of any desired depth provided the bed of glass pieces 40 does not interfere with the performance of the burner 12 and provides the desired visual effects when utilizing the fire pit 10.
[0021] Prior to breaking the glass into pieces 40, the glass is typically treated with a reflective coating that causes the light to reflect from one piece of glass to another piece of glass, and preventing the splitting of light into different colors, that is caused by a prismatic effect, through the glass pieces. One type of coating is IMAGESTm Mirror Coating supplied by EuroKera North America, Inc. located in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. However, other light reflective or refractive coatings are also contemplated. It is also contemplated that the glass pieces have no reflective coating. It is also contemplated that the coating be applied to the pieces of glass instead of to a pane of glass prior to the glass being broken into pieces.
[0022] The pan 14 includes an opening 30, as best illustrated in FIG. 3, in the right bottom slanted wall 18 and a plurality of brackets 32 attached to the right bottom slanted wall 18, typically with sheet metal screws, as best illustrated in FIG. 4. A housing 42 containing an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 44 is secured to the right bottom wall 18 with the brackets 32.
With the housing 42 secured to the right bottom wall 18, the array of LEDs 44 is aligned with the opening 30 such that the array of LEDs 44 can emit light into the pan 14 such that the light interacts and reflects from the bed of glass pieces 40 to cause a desired lighting effect to accentuate the effects of natural gas or propane being burned at the burner 12.
100231 Due to the increased angle of the right bottom slanted wall 18 relative to the left slanted wall 16, when the array of LEDs emits light into the pan 18 interacts with the bed of glass pieces 40 proximate the right bottom side wall 18 while other light is emitted toward the left slanted bottom portion 16. As the light encounters the left slanted bottom portion 16, the light reflects upward at the angle of incidence such that the entire bed of glass pieces 44 encounters light from the array of LEDS 42 to provide a pleasing visual effect throughout the entire bed of glass 44.
100241 The plurality of brackets 32 engage the bottom edge, the left side edge and the right side edge of the housing 42. Therefore, the housing 42 containing the array of LEDs 44 can be installed by sliding the housing 42 downwardly and into the contact with the plurality of brackets 32. The housing 42 containing the array of LEDs 44 can be removed for replacement or repair by sliding the housing 42 upwardly and away from the plurality of brackets 32.
[0025] The array of LEDs 44 can be powered utilizing a standard 110 volt, electrical connection. Alternatively, power can be supplied to the array of LEDs 44 utilizing a dry cell battery(s) (not shown) that typically would be stored within the internal cavity of the base 50.
[0026] The array of LEDs 44 may also be controlled utilizing a remote control or controllers on the fire pit. It is also contemplated that the housing include a controller to control the color, intensity and pattern of light emitted from the LED. The controller can be manipulated utilizing the remote control or the controllers on the fire pit 10.
[0027] Referring to FIGS. 5-7, the base 50 base is modular in construction such that the base 50 can be shipped in a disassembled, compact configuration. The base 50 is designed to be assembled using standard tools, such as a screwdriver and wrenches.
[0028] The base of the outdoor fire pit 10 includes a front and back right legs 52 and front and back left legs 53 that make up the four corners of the base 50. The leg 52 has a similar construction and the legs 53 have a similar construction.
[00291 The base 50 includes a front panel 54 and a back panel 56 that are of similar dimensions where typically made of a sheet metal, such as aluminum or steel The front panel 54 is secured to the front left and right legs 52 and 53 and the back panel 56 is secured to the back left and right legs 52 and 53. The front panel 54 and the back panel 56 are secured to the legs 52 and 53 utilizing screws.
10030] A right panel 58 is secured to the front and back right legs 52 utilizing screws. The base 50 therefore has the front panel 54, the back panel 56 and the right panel fixedly secured to the legs 52 and 53 to provide a rigid structure that supports the pan 14 and the burner 12 along with other components.
[00311 A left panel 60 includes tabs 62 with slots 64 at the proximate the four corners of the panel 60. The tabs 62 with slots 64 engage extending portions 66 extending from the front and back left leg proximate the top and bottom of each leg 53. The panel 60 is lifted upward and then lowered such that the slot 64 of the tab 62 accept extending portions 66 to retain the left panel 60 to the base 50. The panel 60 can be lifted upwardly to disengage the tabs 62 with the slots 64 from the extending portions 66 such that the panel 60 is removable from the base 50 to gain access to a space below the pan 14 and the burner 12.
[00321 The base 50 includes a retaining bracket 68 having aperture 70 for accepting a bottom ring of a standard propane tank 72. The retaining bracket 68 is attached to the front and back panels 54 and 56 utilizing screws. With the tank 72 secured to the retaining bracket 68, the tank 68 will remain stationary and will not tip over.
[00331 The propane tank 72 includes a valve at the top of the tank 72 to allow propane to be filled into the tank 72 as well as to allow propane out of the tank 72. A
regulator 74 is attached to the tank 72 to control the pressure of the propane to the burner 12.
Because the tank 72 is typically enclosed within the base 50, access to the tank 72 requires effort.
To provide convenience, the piping to from the tank 72 to the burner 12 includes a valve 76 with an extended handle 78 that extends through an aperture 55 in the front panel such that the user can control the propane flow to the burner 12. The piping also includes a pressure relief valve 80 that prevents an over pressure of gas at the burner in the event of a plug in the burner.
[00341 The fuel at the burner 12 can be manually lit with a flame.
Alternatively, an automatic lighter can also be utilized and provided with the fire pit 10. It is also contemplated that the fuel can be natural gas that could be supplied from a main line supplying natural gas to a residence or other structure.
[0035] Four brackets 82 are attached to the upper ends of the legs 52 and 53 where the brackets 82 extend outwardly in a diagonal direction from the legs 52 and 53.
The brackets 82 retain left and right top support structures 84 and 86.
[0036] The left and right top support structures 84 and 86 are mirror images of each other and have a generally "U" shaped configuration where an interior rim 88 and 90 of each support structure 84 and 86 is positioned about the pan 14. The support structures 84 and 86 are secured to the brackets 82 with screws and also together at ends 92 and 94 respectively with screws.
[0037] Generally "U" shaped framing members 96 and 98 are secure around the perimeter of the support structures 84 and 86 to provide structural support as well as to provide a more finished look. The framing members 96 and 98 extend upwardly from a top surface of the support structures 84 and 86 to provide a lip 100 around the support structures.
[0038] The support structures 84 and 86 have cut out portions 85 and 87 to cause the support structures to be lighter than a solid piece of material, while maintaining the necessary structural integrity. The support structures 84 and 86 provide material that supports the edges of tiles 102 that are positioned on the support structures 84 and 86. In the corners, the support structures 84 and 86 have an angled rib 87 and 89, respectively, to provide additional support.
[0039] A plurality of tiles 102 are positioned between the lip 100 and the edge 25 of the pan 14. The tiles 104are typically made of a nonflammable ceramic or stone type of material. The tiles 104 provide a pleasing finished look and also provide a surface that allows people to sit around the perimeter of the fire pit and rest plates or glasses or other items, while enjoying the fire and the light display.
[0040] As illustrated the fire pit 10 includes ten identical tiles 102.
However, other arrangements of the tiles or configurations of the lip and the pan are also contemplated such that more or less than ten tiles 102 make be required to provide the surface.
[0041] Referring back to FIGS. 1 and 2, the fire pit 10 can also optionally include a frame 104 that is positioned about the edge 25 of the pan 14. The frame 104 includes upwardly extending brackets that engage panels of glass 106 where the panels of glass 106 are retained together with connectors 108. The panels of glass prevent items from being accidentally being placed in the fire at the burner 12 as well as providing protection to the people around the fire pit from the flame at the burner 12. The glass panels 106 are typically transparent to have no effect on the light emitted from the array of LEDs 44 and the reflected through the bed of glass pieces 40.
Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, workers skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims (19)
1. An outdoor fire pit comprising:
a base;
a burner supported by the base;
a pan supported by the base and positioned below the burner;
a bed of glass pieces within the pan and below the burner; and an array of LEDs attached to the pan and wherein the array of LEDs supply light that passes through the bed of glass pieces to provide a visual effect.
a base;
a burner supported by the base;
a pan supported by the base and positioned below the burner;
a bed of glass pieces within the pan and below the burner; and an array of LEDs attached to the pan and wherein the array of LEDs supply light that passes through the bed of glass pieces to provide a visual effect.
2. The outdoor fire pit of claim 1 and wherein the bed of glass pieces having a reflective coating to cause the light to reflect off of surfaces of the glass pieces to aid in providing the visual effect.
3. The outdoor fire pit of claim 1 and wherein a depth of the bed of glass pieces is at least about two inches.
4. The outdoor fire pit of claim 1 and wherein the pan comprises:
a first bottom wall having a first angle relative to a horizontal plane; and a second bottom wall having a second angle relative to the horizontal plane wherein the first angle is greater than the second angle such that light emitted from the array of LEDs from the first wall in a direction of the second wall will reflect from the second wall and up and into the bed of glass pieces.
a first bottom wall having a first angle relative to a horizontal plane; and a second bottom wall having a second angle relative to the horizontal plane wherein the first angle is greater than the second angle such that light emitted from the array of LEDs from the first wall in a direction of the second wall will reflect from the second wall and up and into the bed of glass pieces.
5. The outdoor fire pit of claim 4 and wherein the first bottom wall includes an opening therein wherein the array of LEDs is attached to the first bottom wall such that the array of LEDS are aligned with the opening.
6. The outdoor fire pit of claim 5 and further comprising a plurality of brackets attached to the first bottom wall to retain the array of LEDs in a selected location.
7. The outdoor fire pit of claim 1 and further comprising a controller in communication with the array of LEDs such that the color, intensity and pattern of the light emitted from the array of LEDs can be controlled.
8. The outdoor fire pit of claim 7 and wherein the controller can be manipulated with either a remote control or a controller on the base.
9. The outdoor fire pit of claim 1 and wherein the array of LEDs is powered utilizing either a 110 volt plug in or a dry cell battery.
10. An outdoor fire pit comprising:
a base;
a burner supported by the base;
a pan supported by the base and positioned below the burner;
a bed of glass pieces within the pan and below the burner; and a programmable array of LEDs attached to the pan and wherein the array of LEDs supply light that passes through the bed of glass pieces to provide a visual effect.
a base;
a burner supported by the base;
a pan supported by the base and positioned below the burner;
a bed of glass pieces within the pan and below the burner; and a programmable array of LEDs attached to the pan and wherein the array of LEDs supply light that passes through the bed of glass pieces to provide a visual effect.
11. The outdoor fire pit of claim 10 and wherein the wherein the pan comprises:
a first bottom wall having a first angle relative to a horizontal plane; and a second bottom wall having a second angle relative to the horizontal plane wherein the first angle is greater than the second angle such that light emitted from the array of LEDs from the first wall in a direction of the second wall will reflect from the second wall and up and into the bed of glass pieces.
a first bottom wall having a first angle relative to a horizontal plane; and a second bottom wall having a second angle relative to the horizontal plane wherein the first angle is greater than the second angle such that light emitted from the array of LEDs from the first wall in a direction of the second wall will reflect from the second wall and up and into the bed of glass pieces.
12. The outdoor fire pit of claim 10 and wherein the pan is constructed of a reflective material.
13. The outdoor fire pit of claim 10 and wherein the bed of glass pieces has a depth of at least two inches.
14. The outdoor fire pit of claim 10 and wherein the programmable array of LEDs can control the color, intensity and pattern of the lights.
15. An outdoor fire pit comprising:
a base;
a burner supported by the base;
a pan supported by the base and positioned below the burner, the pan comprising;
a first bottom wall having a first angle relative to a horizontal plane; and a second bottom wall having a second angle relative to the horizontal plane wherein the first angle is greater than the second angle such that light emitted from the array of LEDs from the first wall in a direction of the second wall will reflect from the second wall and up and into the bed of glass pieces.
a bed of glass pieces with a light reflective coating within the pan and below the burner; and a programmable array of LEDs attached to the pan and wherein the array of LEDs supply light that passes through the bed of glass pieces to provide a visual effect.
a base;
a burner supported by the base;
a pan supported by the base and positioned below the burner, the pan comprising;
a first bottom wall having a first angle relative to a horizontal plane; and a second bottom wall having a second angle relative to the horizontal plane wherein the first angle is greater than the second angle such that light emitted from the array of LEDs from the first wall in a direction of the second wall will reflect from the second wall and up and into the bed of glass pieces.
a bed of glass pieces with a light reflective coating within the pan and below the burner; and a programmable array of LEDs attached to the pan and wherein the array of LEDs supply light that passes through the bed of glass pieces to provide a visual effect.
16. The outdoor fire pit of claim 15 and wherein the programmable array of LEDs can control the color, intensity and pattern of the lights.
17. The outdoor fire pit of claim 15 and wherein the first bottom wall includes an opening therein wherein the array of LEDs is attached to the first bottom wall such that the array of LEDS are aligned with the opening.
18. The outdoor fire pit of claim 15 and wherein the bed of glass pieces having a reflective coating to cause the light to reflect off of surfaces of the glass pieces to aid in providing the visual effect.
19. The outdoor fire pit of claim 15 and wherein the bed of glass pieces has a depth of at least two inches.
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