Warmer with simulated flame

By setting up a heating structure and a fake volcanic light board in the heater to simulate the flame, the problem of single function of the heater is solved, achieving the dual effects of vision and warmth and improving the user experience.

CN223242811UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19CIXI LEGEND ELECTRIC APPLIANCE FACTORY (GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
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Application Number
CN202422321284.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-23
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing heaters have a single function and lack the function of simulating fake carbon and simulated flames, which cannot bring users a visual warmth experience.

Method used

The heating structure is set up in the shell of the heater, and a false volcano is installed on the top of the shell. The light board with multiple luminous units is set at the bottom of the false volcano. The light board is flashed to simulate the flame effect. A transparent cover and a light board stand are set on the shell to fix the false volcano, ensuring stability and aesthetics.

Benefits of technology

By simulating the visual effect of the flame, the user's visual experience is enhanced, the beauty of the heater is increased, and the warming effect is provided through the heating structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a warmer with simulated flame, which comprises a shell, a heating structure is arranged in the shell, an air inlet area for air to enter is formed in the shell, and the shell is provided with an air outlet area for hot air to be discharged; an artificial volcano is arranged above the shell, a lamp panel with a plurality of light emitting units is arranged at the bottom of the artificial volcano, and the lamp panel irradiates the artificial volcano and flickers, so that the artificial volcano flickers.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of heaters, in particular to a heater with simulated flames. Background Art

[0002] The primary function of a heater is to provide warm air, keeping people comfortable during the cold winter months. Heaters heat the air or other means to raise the indoor temperature, meeting people's comfort needs. Common heaters include electric heaters, gas heaters, and wall-mounted heaters. Heaters can quickly raise the indoor temperature, effectively alleviating the discomfort of the cold. Especially for the elderly, children, and those with fragile constitutions, heaters are essential daily necessities, providing excellent warmth and ensuring good health and comfort.

[0003] However, the existing heaters have relatively simple functions, and only have a single heating function, but do not have the function of simulating fake carbon and simulating flames, resulting in the inability to bring visual warmth to users and the inability to bring users a comfortable and good experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the technical problems existing in the background technology, the utility model proposes a heater with simulated flame.

[0005] The technical solutions adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problems are as follows:

[0006] A heater with a simulated flame comprises a housing, a heating structure is arranged in the housing, the housing forms an air inlet area for air to enter, and the housing is provided with an air outlet area for hot air to be discharged;

[0007] A fake volcano is arranged above the shell, and a light board with multiple light-emitting units is arranged at the bottom of the fake volcano. The light board illuminates the fake volcano and flashes, so that the fake volcano flashes.

[0008] Preferably, a light panel holder is mounted on the housing, the light panel holder has a placement slot, the artificial volcano is positioned within the placement slot, and the placement slot has a plurality of mounting grooves, within which the light panel is positioned. Through the above improvements, the light panel holder is mounted on the top of the housing, and the artificial volcano is positioned within the placement slot of the light panel holder, ensuring the stability of the artificial volcano. Furthermore, mounting grooves are provided within the placement slot, and the light panel is secured within the mounting grooves. As the light panel glows, it illuminates the artificial volcano, and as the light panel flickers, it creates a flickering effect, visually creating a warming effect for the user and enhancing the overall aesthetics of the heater.

[0009] Preferably, the light panel frame is covered with a transparent cover, and a light-emitting cavity for placing the fake volcano is formed between the transparent cover and the light panel frame. With the above improvement, the transparent cover can isolate the light-emitting cavity from the outside space, preventing external dirt and impurities from entering and affecting the light emission of the fake volcano.

[0010] Preferably, a first fixing column is provided at the bottom of the transparent cover, and a first fixing hole is formed on the light panel frame for the first fixing column to be placed in. Through the above improvement, the stability of the transparent cover installation is ensured by the cooperation between the first fixing column and the first fixing hole.

[0011] Preferably, an annular positioning protrusion is formed on the inner wall of the housing, an annular positioning groove for receiving the annular positioning protrusion is formed on the lamp panel frame, a snap-fitting protrusion is provided in the annular positioning groove, and a fixing groove for receiving the snap-fitting protrusion is formed on the inner wall of the housing. With the above improvements, during the installation of the lamp panel frame, the annular positioning protrusion on the inner wall of the housing is inserted into the annular positioning groove on the lamp panel frame, and the snap-fitting protrusion is inserted into the fixing groove, so that the lamp panel frame is snap-fitted to the housing, thereby ensuring the stability of the installation of the lamp panel frame.

[0012] Preferably, the light panel frame is further provided with a volcanic plastic bracket for fixing the transparent cover, a second fixing column is formed at the bottom of the volcanic plastic bracket, a second fixing hole is formed on the light panel frame for the second fixing column to be inserted, and a fixing protrusion is formed on the outer periphery of the transparent cover, and a pressing protrusion is formed on the volcanic plastic bracket, and the pressing protrusion abuts on the top of the fixing protrusion to limit the upward movement of the transparent cover. Through the above improvements, the second fixing column of the volcanic plastic bracket is inserted into the second fixing hole so that the volcanic plastic bracket is set on the light panel frame, and the pressing protrusion on the volcanic plastic bracket abuts on the top of the fixing protrusion on the outer periphery of the transparent cover, thereby limiting the position of the transparent cover, further ensuring the stability of the transparent cover installation.

[0013] Preferably, a decorative ring is clamped onto the light panel frame, the bottom of the decorative ring is formed with a rotation-stopping protrusion, the light panel frame is formed with a rotation-stopping groove for the rotation-stopping protrusion to be placed in, the bottom of the volcanic plastic bracket is formed with a positioning block, and the decorative ring is formed with a positioning opening for the positioning block to be placed in. Through the above improvements, the rotation-stopping protrusion on the decorative ring cooperates with the rotation-stopping groove on the light panel frame to achieve the fixing of the decorative ring, and the positioning block cooperates with the positioning opening to further fix the volcanic plastic bracket.

[0014] Preferably, the lamp panel frame is provided with a plurality of weight-reducing holes. Through the above improvements, the weight of the entire heater is reduced.

[0015] Preferably, a control panel for controlling the light panel is provided at the bottom of the light panel frame, and a clamping hook for clamping the control panel and a connecting column for fixing the control panel are provided at the bottom of the light panel frame. Through the above improvements, the stability of the control panel installation is improved.

[0016] Preferably, the housing comprises a front shell and a rear shell that cover each other, the air inlet area being formed on the rear shell and provided with a plurality of air inlet holes, the front shell being provided with a detachable mesh cover, and the air outlet area being formed on the mesh cover and provided with a plurality of air outlet holes. With the above improvements, air enters through the air inlet holes of the rear shell, is heated by the heating structure, and is then discharged through the air outlet holes on the mesh cover, thereby achieving external heating.

[0017] Preferably, the heating structure includes a fan for drawing air in and a PTC for heating, with the PTC being positioned between the air outlet area and the fan. With the above improvements, as the fan operates, it draws external air into the housing, and the air is heated by the PTC before being discharged from the housing, thereby heating the external space.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0019] A heating structure is set inside the outer shell to heat the external air, and a fake volcano is set on the top of the outer shell, and a light panel is set at the bottom of the fake volcano. As the light panel flashes and illuminates the fake volcano, the fake volcano will also glow and flash, creating a breathing effect, giving the user a visually warm effect and making the entire heater more beautiful in appearance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the shell of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the bottom of the light panel frame of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the volcanic plastic bracket of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the decorative ring of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the upper portion of the light panel frame of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of the transparent cover of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure: 1. Housing; 2. Heating structure; 3. Air inlet area; 4. Air outlet area; 5. Fake volcano; 6. Light board; 7. Light board frame; 8. Transparent cover; 9. Lighting chamber; 10. Volcano plastic bracket; 11. Decorative ring; 12. Control panel; 13. Front housing; 14. Rear housing; 15. Mesh cover; 16. Fan; 17. PTC; 1.1. Placement slot; 1.2. Mounting groove; 1.3. First fixing column; 1.4. First fixing hole ; 1.5, annular positioning protrusion; 1.6, annular positioning groove; 1.7, second fixing column; 1.8, second fixing hole; 1.9, fixing protrusion; 2.1, pressing protrusion; 2.2, anti-rotation protrusion; 2.3, anti-rotation groove; 2.4, positioning block; 2.5, positioning port; 2.6, weight-reducing hole; 2.7, snap-on hook; 2.8, connecting column; 3.1, air inlet; 3.2, air outlet; 4.1, snap-on protrusion; 4.2, fixing groove; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] It should be understood that although terms such as upper, middle, lower, top, end, etc. appear in this document to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish elements from each other for ease of understanding, and are not used to define any direction or order limitation.

[0032] like Figure 1-9 As shown, a heater with simulated flame includes a shell 1, a heating structure 2 is arranged in the shell 1, an air inlet area 3 for air to enter is formed on one side of the shell 1, and an air outlet area 4 for hot air to be discharged is arranged on the other side of the shell 1.

[0033] Specifically, a fake volcano 5 is provided above the housing 1 , and a light board 6 with multiple light-emitting units is provided at the bottom of the fake volcano 5 . The light board 6 illuminates the fake volcano 5 and flashes, so that the fake volcano 5 flashes.

[0034] A heating structure 2 is provided inside the outer shell 1 to heat the external air, and a fake volcano 5 is provided on the top of the outer shell 1, and a light panel 6 is provided at the bottom of the fake volcano 5. As the light panel 6 flashes and illuminates the fake volcano 5, the fake volcano 5 also glows and flashes, producing a breathing effect, giving the user a visually warm effect and making the appearance of the entire heater more beautiful.

[0035] Preferably, the light board 6 has multiple lighting states, wherein multiple light-emitting units can flash alternately in a staggered sequence, or multiple light-emitting units can flash in a cycle, or multiple light-emitting units can flash synchronously.

[0036] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 8 As shown, a further explanation of the implementation method of the lamp panel rack 7 in this embodiment is provided, wherein the lamp panel rack 7 is clamped on the outer shell 1, and the lamp panel rack 7 is formed with a placement groove 1.1, the fake volcano 5 is arranged in the placement groove 1.1, and the placement groove 1.1 is formed with a plurality of installation grooves 1.2, and the lamp panel 6 is arranged in the installation groove 1.2.

[0037] The lamp panel frame 7 is clamped on the top of the shell 1, and the fake volcano 5 is placed in the placement groove 1.1 of the lamp panel frame 7 to ensure the stability of the installation of the fake volcano 5. An installation groove 1.2 is set in the placement groove 1.1, and the lamp panel 6 is fixed in the installation groove 1.2, so that as the lamp panel 6 emits light, it will illuminate the fake volcano 5, and as the lamp panel 6 flashes, the fake volcano 5 will have a flashing effect, which brings a warm effect to the user visually and makes the appearance of the entire heater more beautiful.

[0038] Furthermore, an annular positioning protrusion 1.5 is formed on the inner wall of the shell 1, an annular positioning groove 1.6 is formed on the lamp panel frame 7 for the annular positioning protrusion 1.5 to be placed therein, and a snap-fit protrusion 4.1 is provided in the annular positioning groove 1.6, and a fixing groove 4.2 is formed on the inner wall of the shell 1 for the snap-fit protrusion 4.1 to be placed therein.

[0039] During the installation of the lamp board frame 7, the annular positioning protrusion 1.5 on the inner wall of the shell 1 is placed in the annular positioning groove 1.6 on the lamp board frame 7, and the snap-fit protrusion 4.1 is placed in the fixing groove 4.2, so that the lamp board frame 7 is snap-fitted to the shell 1, thereby ensuring the stability of the installation of the lamp board frame 7.

[0040] Preferably, the lamp panel frame 7 is provided with a plurality of weight-reducing holes 2.6, thereby reducing the weight of the entire heater.

[0041] Preferably, a control board 12 for controlling the light emission of the light board 6 is provided at the bottom of the light board frame 7, and a snap hook 2.7 for snapping the control board 12 and a connecting column 2.8 for fixing the control board 12 are provided at the bottom of the light board frame 7. The control board 12 is snapped in place by the snap hook 2.7, and the control board 12 is fixed to the connecting column 2.8 by screws, thereby improving the stability of the installation and fixation of the control board 12.

[0042] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 8 、 Figure 9 As shown, as a further explanation of the implementation method of the transparent cover 8 in this embodiment, a transparent cover 8 is provided on the light panel frame 7, and a light-emitting cavity 9 for placing the fake volcano 5 is formed between the transparent cover 8 and the light panel frame 7, and a first fixing column 1.3 is provided at the bottom of the transparent cover 8, and a first fixing hole 1.4 for inserting the first fixing column 1.3 is formed on the light panel frame 7.

[0043] Among them, the transparent cover 8 can isolate the light-emitting cavity 9 from the external space, preventing external dirt and impurities from entering, thereby affecting the luminescence of the fake volcano 5, and the cooperation between the first fixing column 1.3 and the first fixing hole 1.4 ensures the stability of the installation of the transparent cover 8.

[0044] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 As shown, as a further explanation of the implementation method of the volcanic plastic bracket 10 in this embodiment, a volcanic plastic bracket 10 for fixing the transparent cover 8 is also provided on the lamp panel frame 7, and a second fixing column 1.7 is formed at the bottom of the volcanic plastic bracket 10, and a second fixing hole 1.8 for the second fixing column 1.7 to be placed is formed on the lamp panel frame 7, and a fixing protrusion 1.9 is formed on the outer periphery of the transparent cover 8, and a clamping protrusion 2.1 is formed on the volcanic plastic bracket 10, which abuts against the top of the fixing protrusion 1.9 to limit the upward movement of the transparent cover 8.

[0045] During the installation process, the second fixing column 1.7 of the volcanic plastic bracket 10 is inserted into the second fixing hole 1.8 so that the volcanic plastic bracket 10 is set on the lamp panel bracket 7, and the clamping protrusion 2.1 on the volcanic plastic bracket 10 is abutted against the fixing protrusion 1.9 on the outer periphery of the transparent cover 8, thereby limiting the transparent cover 8 and further ensuring the stability of the installation of the transparent cover 8.

[0046] In addition, a decorative ring 11 is clamped on the lamp panel frame 7, and a anti-rotation protrusion 2.2 is formed at the bottom of the decorative ring 11. A anti-rotation groove 2.3 for the anti-rotation protrusion 2.2 to be placed is formed on the lamp panel frame 7. A positioning block 2.4 is formed at the bottom of the volcanic plastic bracket 10, and a positioning port 2.5 for the positioning block 2.4 to be placed is formed on the decorative ring 11. The anti-rotation protrusion 2.2 on the decorative ring 11 is matched with the anti-rotation groove 2.3 on the lamp panel frame 7 to fix the decorative ring 11, and the positioning block 2.4 is matched with the positioning port 2.5 to further fix the volcanic plastic bracket 10.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a further explanation of the implementation method of the shell 1 in this embodiment is provided, wherein the shell 1 includes a front shell 13 and a rear shell 14 that are covered, the air inlet area 3 is formed on the rear shell 14, and a plurality of air inlet holes 3.1 are provided on the air inlet area 3, a detachable mesh cover 15 is provided on the front shell 13, and the air outlet area 4 is formed on the mesh cover 15, and a plurality of air outlet holes are provided on the air outlet area 4.

[0048] When the heater is in use, air enters from the air inlet of the rear shell 14, is heated by the heating structure 2, and is discharged from the air outlet 3.2 on the mesh cover 15, thereby achieving external heating.

[0049] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 As shown, as a further explanation of the implementation method of the heating structure 2 in this embodiment, the heating structure 2 includes a fan 16 for drawing in air, and a PTC 17 for heating, and the PTC 17 is arranged between the air outlet area 4 and the fan 16. As the fan 16 works, the external air is drawn into the outer shell 1, and the air is discharged from the outer shell 1 after being heated by the PTC 17, thereby achieving the heating effect on the external space.

[0050] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not a limitation of the present invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make non-creative modifications to the present embodiment as needed. However, as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A heater with simulated flame, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing (1), a heating structure (2) is arranged in the housing (1), the housing (1) forms an air inlet area (3) for air to enter, and the housing (1) is provided with an air outlet area (4) for hot air to be discharged; A fake volcano (5) is provided above the housing (1), and a light panel (6) with a plurality of light-emitting units is provided at the bottom of the fake volcano (5), and the light panel (6) illuminates the fake volcano (5) and flashes, so that the fake volcano (5) flashes; The housing (1) is provided with a lamp panel frame (7), the lamp panel frame (7) is provided with a placement groove (1.1), the artificial volcano (5) is provided in the placement groove (1.1), and the placement groove (1.1) is provided with a plurality of mounting grooves (1.2), and the lamp panel (6) is provided in the mounting groove (1.2).

2. A heater with simulated flame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light panel frame (7) is covered with a transparent cover (8), and a light-emitting cavity (9) for placing the fake volcano (5) is formed between the transparent cover (8) and the light panel frame (7).

3. A heater with simulated flame according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first fixing column (1.3) is provided at the bottom of the transparent cover (8), and a first fixing hole (1.4) for the first fixing column (1.3) to be inserted is formed on the light panel frame (7).

4. The heater with simulated flame according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular positioning convex portion (1.5) is formed on the inner wall of the housing (1), an annular positioning groove (1.6) is formed on the lamp panel frame (7) for the annular positioning convex portion (1.5) to be placed therein, a clamping convex portion (4.1) is provided in the annular positioning groove (1.6), and a fixing groove (4.2) is formed on the inner wall of the housing (1) for the clamping convex portion (4.1) to be placed therein.

5. The heater with simulated flame according to claim 2, characterized in that: The light panel frame (7) is further provided with a volcanic plastic bracket (10) for fixing the transparent cover (8), a second fixing column (1.7) is formed at the bottom of the volcanic plastic bracket (10), a second fixing hole (1.8) is formed on the light panel frame (7) for the second fixing column (1.7) to be inserted, and a fixing protrusion (1.9) is formed on the outer periphery of the transparent cover (8), a pressing protrusion (2.1) is formed on the volcanic plastic bracket (10), and the pressing protrusion (2.1) abuts against the top of the fixing protrusion (1.9) to limit the upward movement of the transparent cover (8).

6. The heater with simulated flame according to claim 5, characterized in that: The light panel frame (7) is clamped with a decorative ring (11), the bottom of the decorative ring (11) is formed with a rotation-stopping protrusion (2.2), the light panel frame (7) is formed with a rotation-stopping groove (2.3) for the rotation-stopping protrusion (2.2) to be placed, the bottom of the volcanic plastic bracket (10) is formed with a positioning block (2.4), and the decorative ring (11) is formed with a positioning opening (2.5) for the positioning block (2.4) to be placed.

7. The heater with simulated flame according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control panel (12) for controlling the light panel (6) to emit light is provided at the bottom of the light panel frame (7), and a connecting hook (2.7) for connecting the control panel (12) and a connecting column (2.8) for fixing the control panel (12) are provided at the bottom of the light panel frame (7).

8. The heater with simulated flame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) comprises a front housing (13) and a rear housing (14) which are covered together; the air inlet area (3) is formed on the rear housing (14), and a plurality of air inlet holes (3.1) are provided on the air inlet area (3); a detachable mesh cover (15) is provided on the front housing (13); the air outlet area (4) is formed on the mesh cover (15), and a plurality of air outlet holes (3.2) are provided on the air outlet area (4).

9. The heater with simulated flame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating structure (2) comprises a fan (16) for drawing air in, and a PTC (17) for heating, and the PTC (17) is arranged between the air outlet area (4) and the fan (16).