GB2216252A - Gas fires - Google Patents
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- GB2216252A GB2216252A GB8807626A GB8807626A GB2216252A GB 2216252 A GB2216252 A GB 2216252A GB 8807626 A GB8807626 A GB 8807626A GB 8807626 A GB8807626 A GB 8807626A GB 2216252 A GB2216252 A GB 2216252A
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- reflective surface
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- 239000004449 solid propellant Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 14
- 239000011521 glass Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 239000000919 ceramic Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 8
- 238000002485 combustion reaction Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims 5
- 230000000007 visual effect Effects 0.000 abstract description 10
- 230000002708 enhancing effect Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000002310 reflectometry Methods 0.000 description 3
- OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon Chemical compound [C] OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 229910052799 carbon Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000000446 fuel Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000001681 protective effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 229910001220 stainless steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 239000010935 stainless steel Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000001154 acute effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000011248 coating agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000576 coating method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000012780 transparent material Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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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
- F24C15/00—Details
- F24C15/004—Windows not in a door
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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
- F24C3/00—Stoves or ranges for gaseous fuels
- F24C3/002—Stoves
- F24C3/006—Stoves simulating flames
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- Baking, Grill, Roasting (AREA)
Abstract
A solid fuel effect gas fire comprises a bed (1) of simulated solid fuel elements with a reflective surface (5) extending generally upwardly at the rear of the bed, the reflective surface (5) reflecting the flames and enhancing the visual effect of the fire. In order that the combustion products and heat do not affect the reflective surface a planar ceramic glass sheet (11) is sealingly located in front of the reflective surface (5) and is readily cleanable to maintain the original visual effect throughout the life of the fire. <IMAGE>
Description
DESCRIPTION
IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO GAS FIRES
The present invention relates to a gas fire for use in providing heat in a particular area.
In particular, the present invention relates to a gas fire of the solid fuel effect type wherein gas flames envelope simulated solid fuel elements. To enhance the simulated solid fuel bed by making it appear larger, a reflective sheet defines the rear of the fire. Thus the fuel bed appears larger than it actually is, by a visual picture of the fuel elements being reflected from this reflective sheet. In known gas fires of this type the reflective sheet is made of aluminised or stainless steel, and when the fire is near this reflective sheet serves admirably to enhance the visual effect of the fire. However, due to heat and carbon deposits, this steel reflective sheet darkens with use, and the reflectivity thus reduces, impairing the visual effect.Attempts to clean the reflective surface are usually unsuccessful, especially if aluminised steel has been used as the originally reflective coating will be removed on cleaning. Even if stainless steel has been used, the original reflectivity cannot be attained by cleaning.
The aim of the present invention is to provide a gas fire wherein a reflective surface is provided, which can be easily cleaned when required, to achieve the original standard of reflected visual effect.
According to the present invention there is provided a solid fuel effect gas fire comprising a bed of simulated solid fuel elements with a reflective surface extending generally upwardly at the rear of the bed, a transparent member covering said reflective surface.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the transparent member is a sheet of ceramic glass which is mounted in front of said reflective surface, the glass sheet being sealingly mounted over the reflective surface so that none of the combustion products of the gas fire can contact the reflective surface. Thus whilst carbon deposits will accumulate on the glass sheet, this can be easily cleaned restoring the reflective surface back to its original standard. To protect the reflective surface from the effects of heat, the glass sheet is preferably mounted parallel to the reflective surface at a distance therefrom, the ceramic glass and air gap shielding the reflective surface from the heat.
The transparent member and/or the reflective surface may incorporate surface patterns to, in some circumstances, enhance the visual effect.
The present invention will now be further described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and
Fig. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of part of the fire shown in Fig. 1.
A preferred embodiment of gas fire constructed according to the present invention, is shown in the accompanying drawings. The gas fire comprises a bed 1 of simulated solid fuel elements arranged at an acute angle to the horizontal in the lower region of the fire housing 3, gas burners (not shown) being arranged to provide flames around said simulated solid fuel elements. To enhance the visual effect of the gas fire by providing a reflected picture of the flames and simulated solid fuel elements, a reflective surface 5 is provided at the rear of the fire. A frame 7 extends around the edge region of the reflective surface 5 and provides a recess 9 wherein a planar sheet 11 of transparent ceramic glass is held substantially parallel to said reflective surface 5 with the aid of gasket(s) 13.This sheet 11 of transparent ceramic glass protects the reflective surface 5 from the direct effects of heat, and as it is sealingly held in position the ceramic glass sheet Il also protects the reflective surface from the combustion products of the fire. Thus whilst combustion products may be deposited on the ceramic glass sheet 11 it is a simple operation to completely clean the glass to restore the reflectivity of the rear face of the fire to its original value.
Whilst ceramic glass is used in the above described preferred embodiment as a transparent protective member, any other heat resistant and preferably heat non-conductive, transparent material can of course be alternatively used.
If required, the transparent protective member and/or the reflective surface 5 can incorporate surface patterns (not shown) to enhance the visual effect.
The present invention thus provides a simulated solid fuel effect gas fire wherein the original reflected visual effect can be simply and efficiently maintained.
Claims (8)
1. A solid fuel effect gas fire comprising a bed of simulated solid fuel elements with a reflective surface extending generally upwardly at the rear of the bed, a transparent member being located in front of said reflective surface.
2. A gas fire as claimed in claim 1, in which the transparent member is a planar sheet of material.
3. A gas fire as claimed in claim 2, in which the material is a ceramic glass.
4. A gas fire as claimed in claim 1, or claim 2, in which the sheet of material is sealingly mounted over the reflective surface so that none of the combustion products of the gas fire can contact the reflective surface.
5. A gas fire as claimed in any one of claims 2, 3 and 4, in which the sheet of material is mounted at a distance from the reflective surface.
6. A gas fire as claimed in claim 5, in which the sheet of material is located parallel to the reflective surface.
7. A gas fire as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 6, in which the transparent member and/or the reflective surface incorprate surface patterns.
8. A solid fuel effect gas fire, constructed and arranged substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB8807626A GB2216252B (en) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-03-30 | Improvements relating to gas fires |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB8807626A GB2216252B (en) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-03-30 | Improvements relating to gas fires |
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| GB8807626D0 GB8807626D0 (en) | 1988-05-05 |
| GB2216252A true GB2216252A (en) | 1989-10-04 |
| GB2216252B GB2216252B (en) | 1991-12-11 |
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| GB8807626A Expired - Lifetime GB2216252B (en) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-03-30 | Improvements relating to gas fires |
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Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2275331A (en) * | 1993-02-23 | 1994-08-24 | John Stuart Fleming | Heating apparatus |
| US5934268A (en) * | 1998-03-18 | 1999-08-10 | Martin Industries, Inc. | Catalytic fireplace insert |
| US6026805A (en) * | 1998-03-06 | 2000-02-22 | Monessen Hearth Systems, Inc. | Heating apparatus |
| US6216687B1 (en) | 1996-03-22 | 2001-04-17 | The Majestic Products Company | Unvented heating appliance having system for reducing undesirable combustion products |
| GB2413178A (en) * | 2005-02-08 | 2005-10-19 | Focal Point Fires Plc | Real flame fire comprising reflective panels for creation of depth illusion |
| US7236693B2 (en) | 2005-03-22 | 2007-06-26 | Globaltec Fireplaces, Inc. | Flame simulator for use in an electric heater |
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- 1988-03-30 GB GB8807626A patent/GB2216252B/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Cited By (10)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2275331A (en) * | 1993-02-23 | 1994-08-24 | John Stuart Fleming | Heating apparatus |
| GB2275331B (en) * | 1993-02-23 | 1997-08-20 | John Stuart Fleming | A heating apparatus |
| US5678534A (en) * | 1993-02-23 | 1997-10-21 | Superior Fireplace Company | Heating apparatus |
| US6269809B1 (en) | 1993-02-23 | 2001-08-07 | Superior Fireplace Company | Low emission fireplace |
| US6216687B1 (en) | 1996-03-22 | 2001-04-17 | The Majestic Products Company | Unvented heating appliance having system for reducing undesirable combustion products |
| US6026805A (en) * | 1998-03-06 | 2000-02-22 | Monessen Hearth Systems, Inc. | Heating apparatus |
| US5934268A (en) * | 1998-03-18 | 1999-08-10 | Martin Industries, Inc. | Catalytic fireplace insert |
| GB2413178A (en) * | 2005-02-08 | 2005-10-19 | Focal Point Fires Plc | Real flame fire comprising reflective panels for creation of depth illusion |
| GB2413178B (en) * | 2005-02-08 | 2006-04-12 | Focal Point Fires Plc | A heating apparatus |
| US7236693B2 (en) | 2005-03-22 | 2007-06-26 | Globaltec Fireplaces, Inc. | Flame simulator for use in an electric heater |
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| GB2216252B (en) | 1991-12-11 |
| GB8807626D0 (en) | 1988-05-05 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 732E | Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977) | ||
| 732E | Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977) | ||
| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20060330 |