CN218410054U

CN218410054U - Fireplace

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Publication number: CN218410054U
Application number: CN202222129620.8U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 邢文卉
Original assignee: Zhangpu Xiangxun Electronics Co ltd
Current assignee: Zhangpu Xiangxun Electronics Co ltd
Priority date: 2022-08-12
Filing date: 2022-08-12
Publication date: 2023-01-31
Anticipated expiration: 2032-08-12

Abstract

The utility model provides a fireplace relates to fireplace technical field. A fireplace comprises a box body, a simulated flame component, a heating component and a control component, wherein the simulated flame component, the heating component and the control component are arranged on the box body; be provided with energy-conserving subassembly on the box, energy-conserving subassembly includes temperature sensor, control module and timing module, and temperature sensor and timing module all are connected with control module. This fireplace can monitor indoor air temperature through the synergism of heating element and energy-conserving subassembly, feeds back indoor temperature data to energy-conserving subassembly, and the energy-conserving subassembly of being convenient for carries out accurate regulation to the temperature of indoor air.

Description

Fireplace

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a fireplace technical field particularly, relates to a fireplace.

Background

The fireplace is an independent heating device and is generally built next to a wall, combustibles are adopted in the fireplace as energy sources, a chimney is arranged in the fireplace, a traditional fireplace usually takes wood as fuel, labor is wasted when the traditional fireplace is ignited, smoke dust is generated during combustion, and indoor environment is polluted. Therefore, people improve the fireplace by using a modern tool, and develop an electric fireplace, wherein the electric fireplace is used as a household appliance, compared with a traditional fireplace, the electric fireplace does not generate smoke dust and peculiar smell during use, not only is the heating cost saved, but also elegant ornamental effect is brought to the indoor, the adopted flame effect can be displayed instantly, and a good visual effect is brought to home decoration.

The application numbers are: the utility model discloses a multipurpose electric fireplace is disclosed in CN 202022937186.7's utility model patent, including installation wall body, control panel, open storing room, electric fireplace and electric fireplace transparent protection casing, installation wall body bottom is equipped with the erection column, and the erection column top is equipped with sliding base, and the sliding base top is equipped with electric fireplace transparent protection casing, and electric fireplace transparent protection casing inboard is equipped with electric fireplace, and electric fireplace right-hand member is equipped with the humidifier, and the electric fireplace top is equipped with the open storing room. The electric fireplace of the utility model is embedded in a designated wall surface, the temperature of the indoor environment is adjusted and installed by utilizing the heating component in the electric fireplace, the heat preservation effect is ensured, the heat is prevented from being transferred to the wall body to influence the use of other installation parts, and the temperature monitoring system and the anti-overheating device are arranged in the built-in heating component, so that the use safety of the electric fireplace is ensured; the outer end of the electric fireplace is provided with the control panel and the sound box, the electric fireplace can be used as a player, and the humidifier can be controlled to humidify the indoor environment, so that the practicability of the fireplace is improved.

However, the above technical solutions have the following disadvantages: the water mist is easy to collapse after rising, so that the display height and the simulation degree of the virtual flame are low, or the humidifying effect is poor; the pneumatic device directly blows water mist into the mist outlet channel and then sends the water mist out, so that the mist is not uniform; the atomizer and the pneumatic device work, and the water mist and the inner wall of the mist outlet channel are condensed to form water drops, which can cause noise; and the humidifier also has no luminous effect of simulating flame, so that the whole humidifier looks monotonous, is not beautiful and has no artistic feeling, and has high energy consumption when being overheated.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

An object of the utility model is to provide a fireplace can monitor indoor air temperature through the synergism of heating element and energy-conserving subassembly, with indoor temperature data feedback to energy-conserving subassembly, the energy-conserving subassembly of being convenient for carries out accurate regulation to the temperature of room air.

The embodiment of the utility model is realized like this:

the embodiment of the application provides a fireplace which comprises a box body, a simulated flame component, a heating component and a control component, wherein the simulated flame component, the heating component and the control component are arranged on the box body; be provided with energy-conserving subassembly on the box, energy-conserving subassembly includes temperature sensor, control module and timing module, and temperature sensor and timing module all are connected with control module.

The utility model discloses an in some embodiments, above-mentioned emulation flame subassembly includes atomizer, emulation flame lamp and convulsions piece, has seted up flame scene chamber in the box, and the atomizer sets up in the box, and the output and the box intercommunication of atomizer, and one side that flame scene chamber is close to the atomizer is provided with first transparent plate, and the emulation flame lamp sets up in the box, and the output of emulation flame lamp is aimed at first transparent plate, and convulsions piece sets up and keeps away from atomizer one side in flame scene chamber, and convulsions piece and flame scene chamber intercommunication.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the flame viewing window is disposed on the box body, and the second transparent plate is disposed on the flame viewing window.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the artificial wood is disposed in the flame real-scene cavity, and the artificial flame lamp is aligned with the artificial wood.

The utility model discloses an in some embodiments, be provided with the air runner in the above-mentioned box, convulsions piece sets up in the input of air runner, and the box is provided with the gas vent, and the output and the gas vent of air runner are connected.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the air pumping member includes a negative pressure air blower, and the input end of the negative pressure air blower is aligned with the flame scene cavity.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the heating assembly includes a PTC heater, the box body has a heat discharging hole, the PTC heater is disposed in the box body, and the output end of the PTC heater is aligned with the heat discharging hole.

The utility model discloses an in some embodiments, above-mentioned heat extraction hole upper shield is equipped with the dust screen, and the dust screen is located the box.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the inner sidewall of the box body is covered with a heat insulation layer.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the control component includes a control key disposed on the control panel of the box and on the control panel.

Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the utility model has following advantage or beneficial effect at least:

the embodiment of the application provides a fireplace which comprises a box body, a simulated flame component, a heating component and a control component, wherein the simulated flame component, the heating component and the control component are arranged on the box body; be provided with energy-conserving subassembly on the box, energy-conserving subassembly includes temperature sensor, control module and timing module, and temperature sensor and timing module all are connected with control module. Above-mentioned box is used for parts such as installation and bear emulation flame subassembly, heating element and control assembly to each subassembly of protection that can be effectual promotes its life. The simulated flame assembly is used for forming a real flame effect, increasing the indoor decorative aesthetic feeling, and being simpler, more convenient and easier to use. The heating component is used for generating heat, and is convenient for warming of a user in cold winter. The energy-saving assembly is used for reducing the consumption of electric energy, can effectively save the electric energy and is green and environment-friendly. The temperature sensors are arranged on the outer side of the box body in the circumferential direction, the temperature sensors are all connected with the control module, the control module is used for integrating data of the temperature sensors to calculate an average value, then the average value is compared with a preset heating value, if the average value is equal to the preset temperature value, the control module controls the heating assembly to stop working, and when the temperature sensors are lower than the output temperature data and lower than the preset temperature, the control module drives the heating assembly to the preset temperature. The timing module is used for monitoring the indoor temperature reaching the preset temperature through the temperature sensor, the set fixed time is used as a limit, if the indoor temperature is reduced, the heating assembly supplements heat energy, if the preset temperature is continuously maintained due to the indoor temperature, the heating assembly does not work, and the electric energy is saved in the mode. In addition, the timing module is also used for timing the total working time of the heating assembly, so that a user can conveniently set the heating time, and the control module controls the heating assembly to stop working after the preset time period is reached. The control module is used for controlling the heating component and the simulation component to stop working when the temperature reaches the set degree within the set time in the room where the fireplace is installed, so that the consumption of electric energy of the heating component and the simulation component is reduced conveniently.

Therefore, the fireplace can monitor the indoor air temperature through the synergistic effect of the heating component and the energy-saving component, feed back the indoor temperature data to the energy-saving component, and facilitate the energy-saving component to accurately adjust the indoor air temperature.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for the embodiments will be briefly described below, it should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate some embodiments of the present invention, and therefore should not be considered as limiting the scope, and that those skilled in the art can also obtain other related drawings based on these drawings without inventive efforts.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion A of FIG. 2;

fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of electronic component connection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Icon: 1-a box body; 2-a simulated flame assembly; 201-simulated flame lamp; 202-an atomizer; 203-an air draft part; 3-flame scene cavity; 4-a first transparent plate; 5-a second transparent plate; 6-dust screen; 7-simulation wood; 8-heat removal holes; 9-air flow channel; 10-a PTC heater; 11-a control assembly; 1101-a control panel; 1102-control keys; 12-a temperature sensor; 13-a control module; 14-timing module.

Detailed Description

To make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the attached drawings in the embodiments of the present invention are combined to clearly and completely describe the technical solution in the embodiments of the present invention, and obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. The components of embodiments of the present invention, as generally described and illustrated in the figures herein, may be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations.

Thus, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention, presented in the accompanying drawings, is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, as claimed, but is merely representative of selected embodiments of the invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that: like reference numbers and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and thus, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, if the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. appear based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, or the directions or positional relationships that the products of the present invention are usually placed when used, it is only for convenience of description of the present invention and simplification of description, but not for indication or suggestion that the indicated device or element must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore, the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereby. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and the like are used solely to distinguish one from another and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

Furthermore, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhang" and the like do not require that the components be absolutely horizontal or overhang, but may be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" merely means that the direction is more horizontal than "vertical" and does not mean that the structure must be perfectly horizontal, but may be slightly inclined.

In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "a plurality" means at least 2.

In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be further noted that unless otherwise explicitly stated or limited, the terms "set", "mounted", "connected" and "connected" should be interpreted broadly, and may be, for example, a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be connected directly or indirectly through intervening media, or they may be interconnected between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations by those skilled in the art.

Examples

Referring to fig. 1 to 4, fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention; fig. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 2 at A;

Referring to fig. 1 to 4, the present embodiment provides a fireplace, which includes a box 1, and a simulated flame assembly 2, a heating assembly and a control assembly 11 which are arranged in the box 1, wherein the simulated flame assembly 2 and the heating assembly are both connected with the control assembly 11; the energy-saving component is arranged on the box body 1 and comprises a temperature sensor 12, a control module 13 and a timing module 14, and the temperature sensor 12 and the timing module 14 are connected with the control module 13. The box body 1 is used for installing and bearing parts such as the simulated flame assembly 2, the heating assembly, the control assembly 11 and the like, can effectively protect each assembly and prolongs the service life of each assembly.

In this embodiment, the above-mentioned simulated flame assembly 2 is used to form a real flame effect, and increase the aesthetic feeling of indoor decoration, and is simpler, more convenient and easier to use. The heating component is used for generating heat, and is convenient for warming of a user in cold winter. The energy-saving assembly is used for reducing the consumption of electric energy, can effectively save the electric energy and is green and environment-friendly. The temperature sensors 12 are circumferentially arranged on the outer side of the box body 1, the temperature sensors 12 are all connected with the control module 13, the control module 13 is used for integrating data of the temperature sensors 12 to calculate an average value, then the average value is compared with a preset heating value, if the average value is equal to the preset temperature value, the control module 13 controls the heating assembly to stop working, and when the temperature sensors 12 are lower than the output temperature data and lower than the preset temperature, the control module 13 drives the heating assembly to reach the preset temperature.

In this embodiment, the timing module 14 is configured to monitor the indoor temperature reaching the preset temperature through the temperature sensor 12, and take a set fixed time as a limit, supplement heat energy if the indoor temperature drops, and keep the preset temperature due to the indoor temperature, so that the heating element does not work, thereby saving electric energy. The timing module 14 is used for calculating time, so that a user can conveniently set the heating time, and the control module 13 controls the heating component to stop working after the preset time period is reached. The control module 13 is used for controlling the heating component and the simulation component to stop working when the temperature reaches the set degree within the set time in the room where the fireplace is installed, so that the consumption of electric energy of the heating component and the simulation component is reduced conveniently.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, in some embodiments of the present embodiment, the flame simulating assembly 2 includes an atomizer 202, a flame simulating lamp 201 and an air exhausting part 203, a flame simulating cavity 3 is formed in the box 1, the atomizer 202 is disposed in the box 1, an output end of the atomizer 202 is communicated with the box 1, a first transparent plate 4 is disposed on one side of the flame simulating cavity 3 close to the atomizer 202, the flame simulating lamp 201 is disposed in the box 1, an output end of the flame simulating lamp 201 is aligned with the first transparent plate 4, the air exhausting part 203 is disposed on one side of the flame simulating cavity 3 far from the atomizer 202, and the air exhausting part 203 is communicated with the flame simulating cavity 3. The atomizer 202 is used to atomize the liquid, and the simulated flame lamp 201 irradiates the mist formed by the atomizer 202, thereby generating a flame effect. The moisture generated by the atomizer 202 can also be used to increase the humidity in the room, balance the dry air generated by the heating element, and increase the comfort of the air in the room. The air draft member 203 is used to accelerate the flow rate of the water vapor generated by the atomizer 202 in the flame effect chamber 3, thereby increasing the authenticity of the flame generation. The first transparent plate 4 is used for transmitting light generated by the artificial flame lamp 201, thereby increasing the authenticity of the flame.

In this embodiment, the simulated flame lamp 201 may be an LED lamp, which is an electroluminescent semiconductor chip, and is cured on the support by using silver glue or white glue, and then the chip and the circuit board are connected by using silver wires or gold wires, and the periphery is sealed by epoxy resin, so as to protect the internal core wires, and finally the housing is installed. An LED lamp, also known as a light emitting diode, is a solid state semiconductor device that can convert electrical energy into visible light, which can directly convert electricity into light. The heart of the LED lamp is a semiconductor wafer, one end of the wafer is attached to a support, the other end of the wafer is a negative electrode, the other end of the wafer is connected with a positive electrode of a power supply, and the whole wafer is packaged by epoxy resin. The real flame irradiated by the LED lamp is an ideal material for the simulated flame lamp 201, but the material is not limited to the LED lamp material, and may be other similar materials.

In this embodiment, a specially made color temperature/band of the LED lamp is preferably selected, and particularly, the color temperature/band is 1800-2000K.

Referring to fig. 2, in some embodiments of the present invention, the box 1 is provided with a flame viewing window, and a second transparent plate is covered on the flame viewing window. The flame viewing window is used for directly viewing real flames formed by the irradiation of the fog and is used for increasing the decorative aesthetic feeling of the fireplace indoor. The second light-transmitting plate is used for directly viewing the flame formed by the flame scene cavity 3 indoors, so that the flame can be conveniently viewed.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, in some embodiments of the present invention, the simulated wood 7 is disposed in the flame cavity 3, and the simulated flame lamp 201 is aligned with the simulated wood 7. The artificial wood 7 is used for increasing the reality of the combustion in the flame scene cavity 3, and is convenient for increasing the reality of the flame.

In this embodiment, the inside flashing light (not shown in the figure) that is provided with of above-mentioned emulation wood 7, it carries out the scintillation according to the production of water smoke, is convenient for increase the authenticity of its flame, greatly increases its decorative effect.

Referring to fig. 1 and 4, in some embodiments of the present invention, an air flow channel 9 is disposed in the box body 1, the air exhausting member 203 is disposed at an input end of the air flow channel 9, the box body 1 is disposed with an exhaust port, and an output end of the air flow channel 9 is connected to the exhaust port. The air flow channel 9 is used for communicating the flame scene cavity 3 with the room where the fireplace is placed, and is convenient for increasing the humidity of the indoor air. The air extracting piece 203 extracts water vapor with high humidity in the flame scene cavity 3 from the flame scene cavity 3 quickly, one of the air extracting piece can increase the reality of flame, and can also increase the water vapor discharging efficiency and the humidity of air.

In this embodiment, the air flow channel 9 is provided with a one-way valve in series, which enables air to flow from the air extracting member 203 to the exhaust port in one direction, so as to prevent air from flowing back to affect the reality of flame.

Referring to fig. 1 and 4, in some embodiments of the present invention, the air extracting member 203 includes a negative pressure air extractor, and an input end of the negative pressure air extractor is aligned with the flame chamber 3. The negative pressure exhaust fan is used for rapidly exhausting fog in the flame scene cavity 3 to form negative pressure, so that the atomization efficiency of the atomizer 202 is accelerated, and the flame reality sense is improved.

In this embodiment, the flame scene cavity 3 is disposed in the middle of the box 1, the negative pressure exhaust fan is disposed at the top of the flame scene cavity 3, and the atomizer 202 and the simulated flame lamp 201 are disposed at the bottom of the flame scene cavity 3, so as to facilitate the generation of the real flame and increase the decorative effect of the fireplace.

In the present embodiment, the negative pressure exhaust fan rapidly and forcibly exhausts the mist generated by the atomizer 202 to the outside of the machine by using the principles of air convection and negative pressure ventilation, thereby increasing the humidity of the air.

Referring to fig. 1 and 4, in some embodiments of the present invention, the heating assembly includes a PTC heater 10, a heat discharging hole 8 is formed on the box body 1, the PTC heater 10 is disposed in the box body 1, and an output end of the PTC heater 10 is aligned with the heat discharging hole 8.

In the present embodiment, the PTC heater 10 is used for generating hot air, and can raise the indoor temperature quickly and efficiently, and is highly practical. The heat discharge holes 8 are used for heat transfer. In this embodiment, the output end of the heat discharging hole 8 is provided with an arc-shaped plate (not shown in the figure) which is bent downwards, so that the hot air generated by the arc-shaped plate flows downwards, and the hot air can be further utilized.

In this embodiment, the PTC heater 10 is also called a PTC heater, and is composed of a PTC ceramic heating element and an aluminum tube. The PTC heating element has the advantages of small thermal resistance and high heat exchange efficiency, and is an automatic constant-temperature and electricity-saving electric heater. The safety device is characterized in that the surface of an electric heating tube heater does not turn red under any application condition on the safety performance, so that potential safety hazards such as scalding and fire hazards are caused.

Referring to fig. 3, in some embodiments of the present invention, the heat discharging hole 8 is covered with a dust screen 6, and the dust screen 6 is located in the box 1. The dustproof net 6 is used for reducing indoor particles from entering the box body 1, so that the cleanliness of the box body 1 can be effectively improved, and the cleaning times are reduced; and can play a role in protection.

Referring to fig. 1, in some embodiments of the present invention, an inner sidewall of the box 1 is covered with a heat insulation layer (not shown). Above-mentioned insulating layer is used for completely cutting off its heat and transmits through its box 1, avoids it to cause the scald with 1 high temperature of box to avoid the production of its dangerous accident, the factor of safety of its use of effectual increase.

Referring to fig. 2, in some embodiments of the present invention, the control assembly 11 includes a control panel 1101 disposed on the box 1 and a control key 1102 disposed on the control panel 1101. The control panel 1101 is used to control the respective simulated flame assemblies 2, heating assemblies and energy saving assemblies. The control keys 1102 are used to regulate the implementation of the functions of the various components thereof.

When the simulated flame device is used, the indoor temperature to which the fireplace needs to be heated is set through the control keys 1102 of the control panel 1101, then when the indoor temperature reaches the set temperature, the heating component continuously supplements heat to maintain the indoor temperature, and when the temperature of the temperature sensor 12 is detected to be reduced by 2 ℃ within 10 minutes, the control module 13 controls the simulated flame component 2, the heating component and the energy-saving component to be cut off from the power supply.

To sum up, the embodiment of the utility model provides a fireplace, including box 1 and setting up in emulation flame subassembly 2, heating element and the control assembly 11 of box 1, emulation flame subassembly 2 and heating element are all connected with control assembly 11; be provided with energy-conserving subassembly on the box 1, energy-conserving subassembly includes temperature sensor 12, control module 13 and timing module 14, and temperature sensor 12 and timing module 14 all are connected with control module 13. The box body 1 is used for installing and bearing parts such as the simulated flame assembly 2, the heating assembly, the control assembly 11 and the like, can effectively protect each assembly and prolongs the service life of each assembly. The simulated flame assembly 2 is used for forming a real flame effect, increasing the indoor decorative aesthetic feeling, and being simpler, more convenient and easier to use. The heating component is used for generating heat, and is convenient for warming of a user in cold winter. The energy-saving assembly is used for reducing the consumption of electric energy, can effectively save the electric energy and is green and environment-friendly. The temperature sensors 12 are circumferentially arranged on the outer side of the box body 1, the temperature sensors 12 are all connected with the control module 13, the control module 13 is used for integrating data of the temperature sensors 12 to calculate an average value, then the average value is compared with a preset heating value, if the average value is equal to the preset temperature value, the control module 13 controls the heating assembly to stop working, and when the temperature sensors 12 are lower than the output temperature data and lower than the preset temperature, the control module 13 drives the heating assembly to reach the preset temperature. The timing module 14 is used for calculating time, so that a user can conveniently set the heating time, and the control module 13 controls the heating component to stop working after the preset time period is reached. The control module 13 is used for controlling the heating component and the simulation component to stop working when the temperature reaches the set degree within the set time in the room where the fireplace is installed, so that the consumption of electric energy of the heating component and the simulation component is reduced conveniently. Therefore, the fireplace can monitor the indoor air temperature through the synergistic effect of the heating component and the energy-saving component, feed back the indoor temperature data to the energy-saving component, and facilitate the energy-saving component to accurately adjust the indoor air temperature.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, or improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fireplace is characterized by comprising a box body, a simulated flame component, a heating component and a control component, wherein the simulated flame component, the heating component and the control component are arranged on the box body, and the simulated flame component and the heating component are connected with the control component;

the energy-saving component is arranged on the box body and comprises a temperature sensor, a control module and a timing module, and the temperature sensor and the timing module are connected with the control module.

2. The fireplace of claim 1, wherein the simulated flame assembly includes an atomizer, a simulated flame lamp, and an air draft part, a flame live action cavity is provided in the box, the atomizer is provided in the box, an output end of the atomizer is communicated with the box, the flame live action cavity is close to one side of the atomizer is provided with a first transparent plate, the simulated flame lamp is provided in the box, an output end of the simulated flame lamp is aligned with the first transparent plate, the air draft part is provided in the flame live action cavity is far away from one side of the atomizer, and the air draft part is communicated with the flame live action cavity.

3. A fireplace as claimed in claim 2 wherein the housing defines a flame viewing window, the flame viewing window being covered by a second transparent sheet.

4. A fireplace as claimed in claim 2, wherein simulated wood is provided within the flame live action cavity, the simulated flame light being aimed at the simulated wood.

5. The fireplace as claimed in claim 4, wherein an air flow passage is provided in the box, the air extracting member is provided at an input end of the air flow passage, the box is provided with an air outlet, and an output end of the air flow passage is connected with the air outlet.

6. The fireplace of claim 5 wherein the exhaust includes a negative pressure exhaust fan having an input end aligned with the flame scene cavity.

7. A fireplace as claimed in claim 1, wherein the heating assembly comprises a PTC heater, the housing has a heat removal aperture formed therein, the PTC heater is disposed within the housing with an output of the PTC heater aligned with the heat removal aperture.

8. A fireplace as claimed in claim 7, wherein the heat vent upper cover is provided with a dust screen located within the box.

9. A fireplace as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner side wall of the box is coated with a thermally insulating layer.

10. A fireplace as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control assembly comprises a control panel provided to the box and control keys provided to the control panel.