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Sauna fireplace

a sauna and heater technology, applied in the field of sauna heaters, can solve the problem that sauna heaters are not usually designed for aesthetics

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-24
HNI TECH INC
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[0012] The above summary of the present invention is not intended to describe each disclosed embodiment or every implementation of the present invention. Figures in the detailed description

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Although sauna heaters are often positioned as a center of attention in the sauna due to their important function, sauna heaters are not usually designed for aesthetics.

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[0036] The present invention generally relates to heating appliances, and more particularly relates to heat generating appliances configured for use in a sauna. An example sauna heating appliance that is shown and described herein is a fireplace that has been modified to include features relevant to use in a sauna.

[0037] As used herein, the term “combustion chamber enclosure” can be any structure that at least partially surrounds that portion of the fireplace or heating appliance in which combustion or heat generation occurs. A combustion chamber enclosure typically includes a plurality of panels that define a combustion chamber for the combustion of fuel or generation of heat using other means. The term “sauna” will be understood to mean a heat bath and may include a sauna housing or sauna room that defines an enclosed space, and a sauna heater for the generation of heat within the enclosed space.

[0038] While the example embodiments of the present invention provided below are des...

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A sauna fireplace assembly that includes an outer enclosure, a combustion chamber enclosure, and a housing. The combustion chamber enclosure is positioned within the outer enclosure and defines a combustion chamber wherein heat is generated. The housing is positioned in contact with a panel of the combustion chamber enclosure and is configured to house a plurality of heat retaining members. An opening into the housing is accessible through the outer enclosure for access to the heat retaining members. Heat generated in the combustion chamber is passed to the heat retaining members and then radiated from the heat retaining members into a living space such as a sauna enclosure. A portion of the housing may be exposed within the combustion chamber for improved heat transfer to the heat retaining members.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to heating appliances, and more particularly relates to heating appliances for use in a sauna. [0003] 2. Related Art [0004] Saunas originated centuries ago as Finnish steam baths. Steam for the steam bath is provided by water thrown on stones that are heated by a sauna heater. Original sauna heaters used burning wood or other fibrous articles to heat the stones. Today saunas are generally known as a dry heat bath, wherein steam can be generated in the room by applying water on heated objects such as artificial rocks that are heated by a gas or electric sauna heater. [0005] Sauna heaters are an important part of the sauna. Sauna heaters generate heat sufficient to warm the sauna room to a desired temperature; typically over 110° F. Sauna heaters include a source of heat (e.g., an electric heating element or a gas or wood burning combustion device) and a bed of rocks or other he...

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IPC IPC(8): F24B1/18
CPCF24B1/1808
Inventor BACHINSKI, THOMAS J.BUTLER, GARY LEEWILLIAMS, KELLY
Owner HNI TECH INC