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Panel for use in electric fireplace and fireplace incorporating the same

a technology for electric fireplaces and fireplaces, applied in the field of fireplaces, can solve the problems of not being able to install a wood-burning or gas-burning fireplace, not being able to contribute to the production of heat from the fireplace, and not being able to meet the requirements of the installation process, etc., and achieve the effect of reducing the cost of manufacturing the electric fireplace, and reducing the cost of installation

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-31
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However, in many locations, installing a wood-burning or gas-burning fireplace is not practical or even possible because of space constraints or venting issues.
This has caused manufacturers to include various components in electric fireplaces that are essentially decorative and not functional.
So, for example, electric fireplaces include a grate, artificial firelogs and embers, and none of these components contribute to the production of heat from the fireplace.
Another of the components that manufacturers have needed to include, but which does not serve any functional purpose, is a firebox in which the grate, artificial firelogs and embers are presented.
These additional components add to the cost of manufacturing the electric fireplace.

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[0018]Referring to FIGS. 1-6, there is shown an electric fireplace 10 in accordance with the present invention. Fireplace 10 comprises a housing that includes a mantel 12, a base 14 and side panels 16, 18 that surround and define an interior cavity 20. Fireplace 10 has the appearance of being a natural wood-burning fireplace when viewed from a front end 10a thereof and includes a grate 22, artificial firelogs 24 and an ember bed 26 which are positioned within cavity 20. A light source (not shown) may be provided in base 14 to illuminate ember bed 26 from beneath, as is known in the art.

[0019]One or more rotatable cylinders 28, 30 are positioned rearwardly of firelogs 24. Cylinders 28, 30 each have an outer surface in which a plurality of flame-shaped apertures (not shown) are formed. Light from a light source 29 shines through the outer surface of cylinders 28, 30 and through these flame-shaped apertures. As the cylinders 28, 30 rotate, the light shining through the apertures is dir...

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A panel for simulating a firebox for use in an electric fireplace and an electric fireplace incorporating the same. The electric fireplace includes housing with a grate, a plurality of artificial firelogs positioned on the grate and an ember bed positioned under the grate. A light source is positioned to transmit light through a plurality of apertures in a rotatable cylinder that is disposed rearwardly of the firelogs. The panel is a planar member that is positioned in the housing between the cylinder and the firelogs. The panel includes a pattern thereon which represents a firebox of a wood-burning fireplace. The pattern is formed by silk-screening, painting or etching a pattern of a flat wall of firebricks, a recessed wall of firebricks, stones, logs or any other markings that represent a firebox found in a fireplace. The light source preferably transmits light through flame-shaped apertures in the rotatable cylinder, thereby projecting flame-shaped images onto the panel or onto a screen that is positioned forwardly of the panel.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]This invention generally relates to fireplaces. More particularly, the invention relates to electric fireplaces which simulate the appearance of a wood-burning or gas-burning fireplace. Specifically, the invention relates to an electric fireplace that includes a planar panel having an image of a firebox thereon, with the panel being positioned rearwardly of a plurality of artificial firelogs and in front of a light source.[0003]2. Background Information[0004]Fireplaces may add to the warmth and ambiance of any room. However, in many locations, installing a wood-burning or gas-burning fireplace is not practical or even possible because of space constraints or venting issues. In warmer climates, on the other hand, homeowners may want the ambiance offered by a fireplace but do not want any heat to be emitted therefrom. It is in these instances that electric fireplaces are the ideal solution.[0005]An electric fireplace will only t...

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IPC IPC(8): F24B1/18
CPCF24C7/004
Inventor PATIL, SUHAS N.GORBY, GREGORY J.
Owner REFRACTORY SPECIALTIES
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