An artificial flame heater

Abstract

This utility model discloses a simulated flame heater, comprising a shell with an air outlet, a movable base assembly at the bottom, a simulated flame assembly at the front, a combustion chamber inside the shell, a burner head at the bottom of the combustion chamber, an air outlet duct communicating with the air outlet at the top of the combustion chamber, a fan on one side of the air outlet duct, and an air outlet of the fan communicating with the air outlet duct. A thermoelectric generator is also installed inside the shell. The electrical potential generated by the thermoelectric generator can power the simulated flame assembly and the fan, utilizing waste heat from the burner to generate electricity. It is self-generating with high efficiency, eliminating the need for batteries to power the fan, saving energy, being convenient to use, energy-saving and environmentally friendly, and having a simple structure. The self-generating structure also simplifies the circuitry and extends the heater's lifespan.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This utility model relates to a simulated flame heater. [Background Technology]

[0002] Gas heaters are common heating devices in winter. With economic development and social progress, energy conservation and health have become inevitable and social consensus. Gas heaters are also increasingly developing towards features such as energy saving, ease of use, space saving, safety and efficiency, and multi-functionality.

[0003] Existing gas heaters often use electronic ignition devices for sparking. These devices include a battery and a boost circuit. During ignition, the battery current is boosted by the boost circuit and discharged, generating an electric spark for ignition. While these electronic ignition devices have a long lifespan, the batteries require frequent replacement. Furthermore, with increasing automation, gas heaters use more and more electrical components, leading to increased battery consumption and faster battery drain, further increasing the frequency of battery replacements and causing some inconvenience. [Summary of the Invention]

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a simulated flame heater that uses waste heat from the burner to generate electricity, generates electricity on its own with high efficiency, does not require the installation of batteries to provide power to the fan, saves energy, is convenient to use, is energy-saving and environmentally friendly, and can extend the service life of the heater.

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:

[0006] A simulated flame heater is characterized by comprising a shell, an air outlet on the shell, a movable base assembly at the bottom of the shell, a simulated flame assembly at the front of the shell, a combustion chamber inside the shell, a burner at the bottom of the combustion chamber, an air outlet duct communicating with the air outlet at the top of the combustion chamber, a fan on one side of the air outlet duct, the air outlet of the fan communicating with the air outlet duct, and a thermoelectric generator inside the shell. The thermoelectric generator includes a thermoelectric generator shell, the upper part of which communicates with the air inlet of the fan, a heat dissipation component inside the thermoelectric generator shell, a heat absorption component extending into the combustion chamber outside the thermoelectric generator shell, a thermoelectric generator plate between the heat dissipation component and the heat absorption component, and the thermoelectric generator being electrically connected to the fan and the simulated flame assembly.

[0007] The simulated flame heater described above is characterized in that the simulated flame component includes a simulated flame window located at the front of the housing, a rear cavity located behind the simulated flame window, a light strip located at the lower part of the rear cavity, a motor and a reflective beam that can be driven by the motor located in the middle of the rear cavity, and an imaging screen located between the simulated flame window and the rear cavity.

[0008] The simulated flame heater described above is characterized by having a heat insulation cover behind the combustion chamber.

[0009] The simulated flame heater described above is characterized in that the shell includes a front frame, a door-shaped side panel is connected to the rear of the front frame, and a rear panel is provided behind the door-shaped side panel; the simulated flame window of the simulated flame assembly is located on the upper part of the front frame, the lower part of the front frame is provided with an accommodating cavity, and a transparent panel is also provided on the front of the front frame.

[0010] The simulated flame heater described above is characterized in that the air outlet duct includes a straight pipe connected to the upper part of the combustion chamber, the upper part of the straight pipe extends obliquely upward to form an upper inclined pipe, an air outlet inlet is provided on the upper rear side of the straight pipe, the air outlet of the fan is connected to the air outlet inlet, and a baffle is provided at the lower part of the air outlet inlet inside the straight pipe.

[0011] The simulated flame heater described above is characterized in that the movable base assembly includes a base plate, a front wheel is provided at the lower front part of the base plate, and a rear wheel is provided at the lower rear part of the base plate.

[0012] The simulated flame heater described above is characterized by having a control switch on its casing.

[0013] The simulated flame heater described above is characterized in that the shell is further provided with a power supply component; a fan, a thermoelectric generator, and the motor of the simulated flame component is electrically connected to the power supply component.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This utility model also includes a thermoelectric generator within its casing. The thermoelectric generator comprises a casing, the upper part of which communicates with the air inlet of a fan. A heat dissipation component is located inside the casing, and a heat-absorbing component extending into the combustion chamber is located outside the casing. A thermoelectric generator plate is positioned between the heat dissipation component and the heat-absorbing component. The thermoelectric generator is electrically connected to the fan and the simulated flame assembly. After the burner begins operation, the temperature inside the combustion chamber rises rapidly, and the temperature of the heat-absorbing component also rises rapidly, creating a temperature difference with the heat dissipation component. This generates an electric potential in the thermoelectric generator plate between the heat dissipation component and the heat-absorbing component. The electric potential generated by the thermoelectric generator plate can supply power to the simulated flame assembly and the fan, utilizing the burner's waste heat to generate electricity. This self-generating power is highly efficient, eliminating the need for batteries to power the fan, saving energy, and is convenient to use. It is energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and has a simple structure. The self-generating structure further simplifies the circuitry and extends the lifespan of the heater. [Attached Image Description]

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the combustion chamber, fan, and thermoelectric generator of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the wind turbine and thermoelectric generator of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Exploded view;

[0024] Figure 9 This is the circuit structure diagram of this utility model.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0026] A simulated flame heater, characterized in that it includes a shell 1, an air outlet 11 at the upper part of the shell 1, a movable base assembly 2 at the lower part of the shell 1, a simulated flame assembly 3 at the front of the shell 1, a combustion chamber 4 inside the shell 1, a burner 5 at the lower part of the combustion chamber 4, an air outlet duct 41 communicating with the air outlet 11 at the upper part of the combustion chamber 4, a fan 6 on one side of the air outlet duct 41, and an air outlet inlet 410 at the rear side of the air outlet duct 41. The air outlet 61 of the fan 6 is connected to the air outlet duct 41. The air outlet 41 of the air outlet 1 is connected to the air inlet 41. The thermoelectric generator 7 is also provided inside the housing 1. The thermoelectric generator 7 includes a thermoelectric generator housing 71. The upper part of the thermoelectric generator housing 71 is connected to the air inlet 72 of the fan 6. The thermoelectric generator housing 71 is provided with a heat dissipation component 73. The outside of the thermoelectric generator housing 71 is provided with a heat absorption component 74 that can extend into the combustion chamber 4. A thermoelectric generator plate 75 is provided between the heat dissipation component 73 and the heat absorption component 74. The thermoelectric generator 7 is electrically connected to the fan 6 and the simulated flame assembly 3.

[0027] The thermoelectric generator of this invention includes a thermoelectric generator housing, the upper part of which is connected to the air inlet of a fan. A heat dissipation component is provided inside the thermoelectric generator housing, and a heat absorption component 74 extends into the combustion chamber 4. After the burner 5 starts working, the temperature in the combustion chamber 4 rises rapidly, and the temperature of the heat absorption component 74 also rises rapidly, creating a temperature difference with the heat dissipation component 73. This causes the thermoelectric generator plate 75 between the heat dissipation component 73 and the heat absorption component 74 to generate an electric potential. The electric potential generated by the thermoelectric generator plate 75 can supply the simulated flame assembly and the fan, generating electricity using the waste heat of the burner. It is self-generating, highly efficient, energy-saving, convenient to use, and environmentally friendly.

[0028] The simulated flame assembly 3 of this invention includes a simulated flame window 31 located at the front of the housing 1, a rear cavity 32 behind the simulated flame window 31, a light strip 33 at the lower part of the rear cavity 32, a motor 34 and a reflector beam 35 driven by the motor located in the middle of the rear cavity 32, and an imaging screen 36 between the simulated flame window 31 and the rear cavity 32. The light strip 33 is an LED light strip, and the motor 34 drives the reflector beam to rotate, displaying an image of simulated fire on the imaging screen 36.

[0029] This utility model has a heat insulation cover 8 behind the combustion chamber 4, which serves as a heat insulation cover.

[0030] The housing 1 of this utility model includes a front frame 12, a door-shaped side plate 13 connected to the back of the front frame 12, and a rear plate 14 provided behind the door-shaped side plate 13; the simulated flame window 31 of the simulated flame assembly 3 is provided on the upper part of the front frame 12, the lower part of the front frame 12 is provided with a receiving cavity 15, and the front of the front frame 12 is also provided with a transparent panel.

[0031] The present invention has a combustion chamber outlet 40 on the upper part of the combustion chamber 4, which is connected to the inlet of the air outlet duct 41. A combustion chamber rear interface 42 is provided on the rear side of the combustion chamber 4 for the heat absorption component 74 to extend into the combustion chamber 4. The combustion chamber rear interface 42 is about the same size as the heat absorption component 74, which can prevent hot air in the combustion chamber 4 from flowing out from the combustion chamber rear interface 42.

[0032] The air outlet duct 41 of this utility model includes a straight pipe 411 connected to the upper part of the combustion chamber 4. The upper part of the straight pipe 411 extends obliquely upward to form an upper inclined pipe 412. The air outlet inlet 410 is located on the upper rear side of the straight pipe 411. The air outlet 61 of the fan 6 communicates with the air outlet inlet 410. A baffle 414 is provided at the lower part of the air outlet inlet 410 inside the straight pipe 411. The baffle 414 can prevent hot air in the combustion chamber 4 from entering the fan 6 from the air outlet inlet 410.

[0033] The movable base assembly 2 of this utility model includes a base plate 21, a front wheel 22 is provided at the lower front part of the base plate 21, and a rear wheel 23 is provided at the lower rear part of the base plate 21. A rear base plate 24 is also connected to the rear of the base plate 21, and a rear wheel 23 is also provided at the lower part of the rear base plate 24. The rear base plate 24 can increase the area of ​​the base plate, making it convenient to place larger gas cylinders.

[0034] The housing 1 of this utility model is also equipped with a control switch 16, a power supply assembly 9, and a PCB 10. The control switch 16, the fan 6, the thermoelectric generator 7, and the motor 34 of the simulated flame assembly 3 are electrically connected to the power supply assembly 9. When the heater is heating, the thermoelectric generator 7 generates a weak current of 0.15A at a voltage of 5V. The power generated by the thermoelectric generator 7 is transmitted to the power supply assembly 9, which provides power to the fan 6, the motor 34 of the simulated flame assembly 3, and the light strip 33.

Claims

1. A simulated flame heater, characterized in that... It includes a shell (1), an air outlet (11) on the shell (1), a movable base assembly (2) at the bottom of the shell (1), a simulated flame assembly (3) at the front of the shell (1), a combustion chamber (4) inside the shell (1), a burner head (5) at the bottom of the combustion chamber (4), an air outlet duct (41) communicating with the air outlet (11) at the top of the combustion chamber (4), a fan (6) on one side of the air outlet duct (41), and the air outlet (61) of the fan (6) communicating with the air outlet duct (41). The shell (1) also includes a... There is a thermoelectric generator (7), which includes a thermoelectric generator housing (71). The upper part of the thermoelectric generator housing (71) is connected to the air inlet (72) of the fan (6). A heat dissipation component (73) is provided inside the thermoelectric generator housing (71). A heat absorption component (74) that can extend into the combustion chamber (4) is provided outside the thermoelectric generator housing (71). A thermoelectric generator plate (75) is provided between the heat dissipation component (73) and the heat absorption component (74). The thermoelectric generator (7) is electrically connected to the fan (6) and the simulated flame assembly (3).

2. A simulated flame heater according to claim 1, characterized in that... The simulated flame assembly (3) includes a simulated flame window (31) located at the front of the housing (1), a rear cavity (32) located behind the simulated flame window (31), a light strip (33) located at the lower part of the rear cavity (32), a motor (34) and a reflective beam (35) that can be driven by the motor located in the middle of the rear cavity (32), and an imaging screen (36) located between the simulated flame window (31) and the rear cavity (32).

3. A simulated flame heater according to claim 1, characterized in that... A heat shield (8) is provided behind the combustion chamber (4).

4. A simulated flame heater according to claim 1, characterized in that... The housing (1) includes a front frame (12), a door-shaped side panel (13) is connected to the back of the front frame (12), and a rear panel (14) is provided behind the door-shaped side panel (13); the simulated flame window (31) of the simulated flame assembly (3) is located on the upper part of the front frame (12), the lower part of the front frame (12) is provided with a receiving cavity (15), and a transparent panel is also provided on the front of the front frame (12).

5. A simulated flame heater according to claim 1, characterized in that... The air outlet duct (41) includes a straight pipe (411) connected to the upper part of the combustion chamber (4). The upper part of the straight pipe (411) extends and slopes upward to form an upper inclined pipe (412). An air outlet inlet (410) is provided on the upper rear side of the straight pipe (411). The air outlet (61) of the fan (6) is connected to the air outlet inlet (410). A baffle (414) is provided at the lower part of the air outlet inlet (410) inside the straight pipe (411).

6. A simulated flame heater according to claim 1, characterized in that... The movable base assembly (2) includes a base plate (21), with a front wheel (22) at the lower front part of the base plate (21) and a rear wheel (23) at the lower rear part of the base plate (21).

7. A simulated flame heater according to claim 1, characterized in that... The housing (1) is also equipped with a control switch (16).

8. A simulated flame heater according to claim 1, characterized in that... The housing (1) is also equipped with a power supply assembly (9); the fan (6), the thermoelectric generator (7), and the motor (34) of the simulated flame assembly (3) are electrically connected to the power supply assembly (9).

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