Electric Fireplace Flame Control Using Sound-Responsive Lighting
Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional electric fireplaces lack dynamic and realistic simulation of burning flames, limiting design and development in the industry due to their plain illumination, which fails to accurately mimic the real dynamic change of burning flames.
Innovation Solution
A voice control electric fireplace that utilizes a sound generator connected to a second light source under emulating coal, allowing the simulated flame to change in response to external sound frequencies, creating a more vivid and lifelike burning effect by controlling the illumination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If traditional electric fireplaces use ordinary imitated background flames with emulating coal, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the illumination is plain and fails to dynamically change like real burning flames
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the light source movable rather than fixed. The light source is positioned to move along an arc trajectory, which dynamically changes the illumination pattern on the emulating coal and flame shape board, creating realistic flame-like dynamic effects that mimic real burning flames
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic action through the periodic movement of the light source along an arc path. This periodic motion creates rhythmic illumination changes that simulate the natural flickering and dancing patterns of real flames, adding temporal variation to the visual effect
2Adaptability or versatility
If the light source is fixed, then the device structure is simple, but the simulate flame cannot dynamically change to mimic real burning flames
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static light source into a dynamic one by implementing periodic movement along an arc trajectory. This dynamic positioning enables the simulate flame to adapt and change continuously, mimicking the natural behavior of real flames without requiring complex programmable control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the spatial parameters of the light source position periodically along an arc path. By varying the position parameters (x, y, z coordinates) in a controlled periodic manner, the illumination intensity and distribution on the flame elements change, creating dynamic visual effects that simulate real flame behavior
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The dynamic simulation of flames provides an attractive and realistic performance, enhancing the visual appeal of electric fireplaces beyond the limitations of traditional models, contributing to a more engaging and immersive experience.
Implementation Method 1
a second light source is disposed under the emulating coal, a sound generator is installed in the housing for controlling illumination of a simulate flame of the fireplace
Data Source
AI summary
A voice control electric fireplace comprises a housing, an imaging screen installed in the housing, emulating coal disposed in a lower front of the imaging screen, a flame shape board disposed in a lower back of the imaging screen, a reflecting module, and a first light source. A second light source is disposed under the emulating coal, a sound generator is installed in the housing for controlling illumination of a simulate flame of the fireplace, and the sound generator is connected to the second light source. A dynamic variation on the simulate flame is attained, which results in an attractive performance of the simulate flame.