US1718960A - Gas stove - Google Patents

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Jly'Z, 1929- A. HUMPHREY 11718.96()

GAS STOVE Filed March 15, 1926 2 Sheet sSheet 2 l l I ATTORNEYS Patented July 2, 1929.

UNITED STATES GEORGE A. HUMPHREY, F KALAMAZOO,

lammeren, lissrenon ro GENERAL ens LIGHTCOMPANY, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.

GAS STOVE.'

Application led March 15, 1926. Serial No. 94,760.

The main object of this invention is to provide a heating unit which is readily adapted for embodiment in gas stoves, lireplaces and the like.

Objects relating to details and economies of the invention will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

j A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawings forming a part of this application, in which:

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary vertica-l section through a structure embodying the features of my invention as adaptedto a gas stove or range.`

j Fig. 2 is a fragmentary horizontal section on a line corresponding to line 2-2`cf Fig'. 1. j Fig. 3 is an inside perspective view of the heater unit casing.

Fig. 4 is an inside view of the face or frontplate. j j

Fig. 5 is a detail section on a line corresponding to line 5-5 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 6 is a front perspective view showing an adaptation of my improved heating unit to a fireplace. Fig. 7 is a detail section on aline corresponding to line Z--7 of Fig'. 6.

j Fig. 8 is a detail section on a line corresponding to line 8-8 `of Fig. 6.

Referring to the drawing,the embodiment illustrated in Figs; 1 to 5, inclusive, comembodiment there illustrated is the back panel or splash wall of a gas stove having a shelf 7 adjacent the top thereof. This panel is provided with an opening 8. i

On the rear side of the panel 'and in opposed relation to this opening, I mount a casing comprising a back wall 9 and end. walls 19 formed integrally of sheet mctaland having out-turned flanges 11 at the forward. edges disposed aga-inst the rear side of the panel. G.

Within this casing I mount a supporting "plate 12. preferably a casting', havingopenings 13 therein `with which the tips 14. of the burner 15 are alined. The supporting plate has a downwardly projecting flange 16 atits front edge, the burner being secured to this flange by means of the screws 17.

The rebacl; 18 of earthy material is mounted upon this supporting plate and-ra-` prises a panel-like support 6 which in the l gage. A. retaining clip 22 engagcsthe top of the lireback supporting` it in position.

The casing is in the embodiment illustrated secured by means `of the bolts 23 arranged through the face or front plate 211 disposed on the front side of the panel -6 around and fram-l ing the opening. This frame has aforvvardly projecting hood 25 at its` upper end and inwardly projecting flanges 26 at the top and sides thereof which project through the opening in the panel, thereby preventing the prod-` nets-of combustion passingfromthe radiating elements or the casing under the frame and discoloring the face of the panel.A This frame also adds greatly to the appearance. In the structure illustrated a grid 27 is provided.

The supporting plateis further supported by screws 28 arranged through the frame and back panel and engaging the flange. This provides a very secure mounting for the heating unit. j i

The casing has a top 29 and vent openings 30.`

In. the embodiment shown in Fig. 6` the panel corresponding to the panel 6 is adapted to lita frame 34 in a fireplace shown conventionally at 35. The panel` may be ornamented as desired, the panel illustrated being ornamented to imitate tile. v j

Thestructure has the advantage of being readily adapted to fire place openings of different sizes and at the same time has an attractive finished appearance. The structure also 'has the advantage of heilig very economical. j l j I have illustrated and described adaptations of my improvements whichn I have found very practical. I have not attempted to' illustrate an d describe other embodiments and. adaptations as I believe the disclosure made will enable those skilled in `the art to cmbodyor adapt my improvements as may be desired. i l

I-Iaving thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters `Patent is: i

1. A 'gas heater comprising a panel having an opening therein, a casing comprising sheet metal back and end walls having flanges at the front edgesthereofdisposed against the rearside of said panel at the edges of i f said opening therein, a supporting plate having afiange at its front end disposed Within said casing and secured tothe Walls thereof,

a burner mounted on said'supporting plate, 'radiating elements d1sposed on said supporting plate in operative relation to said'burner, a reback on said supporting plate at the rear of said radiating elements, a front frame disposedon said panel aroundsaid opening,

said frame having -a hood at the top thereof and flanges at'the topV and sides thereof projecting through said opening, bolts arranged through said front frame and panel to engage the flanges on said casing and support- -ingfplate,l and atop for said casing, said casing being provided with a flue op'enlng above @said radiating elements.

Y 2. A gas heater comprising a panel having V 'y anr openingtherein, acasing comprising sheet metal back'and end Walls'having flanges at thel front 'edges thereof disposed against the lrear'sideof said panel at the edges of vsaid opening therein, a supporting plate having ai flange at its front-fend disposed within said ycasingv and secured to the Walls thereof, a burner finounted on vsaidy supporting plate, radiating elements disposed on said supporting plate in operative relation-to said burner,

a fireback on said supporting plate at the rear' of saidradiating elements, a front frame j disposed on saidpanel around said opening,

and bolts arranged through said front frame Vand panel to engagethe flanges on said ca'sing and supporting plate.

" i 3`A gas heater comprising a panel having an `opening therein, aeasing comprising f Vsheet inetal back and end Walls having flangesat the front edges thereof Y Vdisposed against the rearside of said panel,a supporting plate disposedvvithin said casing and secured to the Walls thereof, a burner mounted on said supporting plate, radiating elements disposed "on, saidl supportingiplate in operating rela- LA gas heater comprising a panel having an'opening therein, a casing comprising sheet yinetalrbaek and end Yvvallsrhavingv flanges at yfjthe'front edges thereof disposed against the "rear side of said panel,a supporting plate disposed Within said casing and secured to the vvallsthereof, ,a burner Imounted on said supportingV "plate,V radiating elements disposed on said supporting plate in operating relation to' 4said burner, a `fireback on said f V supporting'plate at the-rear of said radiating elements, and means for securing said flanges to said panel.

5. A gas heater comprising a panel having an opening therein, a casing provided with a topk and a vent opening, a supporting plate mounted Within said easing, a burner mounted on said supporting plate, a radiating element disposed on said supporting plate in l operative relation to said burner and in opposed relation to said opening, a front frame disposed on said panel around said opening, said frame having a flange at the top thereof projecting through said opening, and bolts arranged through said front frame and pane] to engage said easing.

6. A gas heater comprising a panel having an opening therein, a casing, a supporting` plate mounted Within said casing, a burner mounted on said supporting plate, a radiating element disposed on said supporting plate in operative relation to said burner and in opposed relation to said opening, a front frame disposed on said panel around said opening, and bolts arranged through said front frame and panel to engage said casing.

7. A gas heater comprising a supporting panel having an opening therein, a casing mounted on said support-ing panel at the rear of said opening, a supporting plate mounted Within said casing, a burner mounted on said supporting plate, and a radiating element disposed on said supporting plate in operative relation to said burner and in opposed relation to said opening.

8. A gas heater comprising a panel having an opening therein, a casing provided with a. top and a vent opening, a burner, a radiating element operatively associated wi th said burner and disposed at the rear of said opening, a front frame disposed on said panel around said opening and having a forwardly projecting hood at the top thereof and a flange projecting through said opening, and supporting bolts for said casing arranged through said front frame and panel.

9. A gas heater comprising a panel having an opening therein, a casing, a burner, a radiating element operatively associated with said burner and disposed at the rear of said opening, a front frame disposed on said panel around said opening, and supporting bolts for said casing` arranged through said front frame and panel.

10. A gas heater comprising a supporting panel having an opening therein, a casing mounted on the rear side of said panel, a supporting plate mounted within said casing, a burner mounted on said supporting plate, a radiating element disposed on said supporting plate in operative relation to said burner and opposed relation to said opening, and a firehack on said supporting plate at the rear of said radiating element.

11. A gas heater comprising a supporting panel having an opening therein, a casing mounted on the rear end of said panel, a heating unit of the radiant type Within said casing in oppose-d relation to said opening, and a Jfront frame mounted on said panel and disposed around said panel opening and pro* vided With a forwardly proj eeting hood at the top and a flange projecting through said opening.

l2. A gas heater comprisingl a supporting panel having an opening therein, a casing mounted on the rear side of said panel, a heat-- ing unit of the radiant type Within said easing in opposed relation to said opening, and a front frame mounted on said panel and disposed around said panel opening and a flange projecting through said opening.

13. A gas heater comprising a supporting panel having an opening therein, a easing mounted on the rear side of said panel, a heat* ing unit of the radiant type Within Said easing in opposed relation to said opening, and a front frame mounted on said panel and disposed around said panel opening and provided with a forwardly projecting hood at the top.

lll. A gas heater comprising a Supportingl panel having an opening therein, a heating unit of the radiant type mounted on the rear side of Said panel with its radiating element in opposed relation to said opening therein, and a front frame on Said panel provided with a forwardly projecting hood at the top thereof and an inwardly projecting flange at the top projecting through said opening.

15. A gas heater' comprising a supporting panel having an opening therein, and a heat ing` unit of the radiant type mounted on the rear of and entirely Supported by said panel with its radiating element in opposed relation to said opening therein.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

GEORGE A. HUMPHRE Y.

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