Integrated Flame Generation Assembly With Dual Reflecting Shafts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flame generation assemblies for fireplaces are cumbersome to assemble and transport due to their large number of parts and lack of an integrated structure, leading to high costs.
Innovation Solution
A modular flame generation assembly with a reflecting device comprising two rotatable reflecting shafts and a driving mechanism, including a motor, driven and driving rollers, and a conveyor belt, which allows for simultaneous rotation of the shafts and projection of flame and bottom ash light, forming a dynamic simulation effect.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If existing flame generation assemblies use multiple separate parts and components, then the flame effect can be achieved, but the assembly becomes cumbersome to assemble and transport with high cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate components (light source, driving device, reflecting member, and fake firewood assembly) into an integrated flame generation assembly. The driving device and reflecting member are mounted on the same base panel, and the entire assembly is designed as a unified structure that can be installed as a single unit, thereby reducing the number of parts and simplifying assembly and transportation.
2Ease of manufacture
If existing flame generation assemblies use multiple separate parts, then the flame effect can be achieved, but transportation becomes cumbersome with high cost
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated assembly design allows all components to be manufactured and tested together as a single unit, significantly reducing transportation complexity and cost compared to shipping multiple separate parts.
3Ease of manufacture
If existing flame generation assemblies use multiple separate parts, then the flame effect can be achieved, but the cost becomes high
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating multiple components into a single assembly, the patent reduces manufacturing, assembly, and transportation costs. The unified structure allows for more efficient production processes and reduces the need for multiple separate manufacturing operations.
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 assembly is compact, easy to assemble, reduces costs, and achieves a realistic and dynamic flame simulation effect, minimizing size and facilitating installation and transportation.
Implementation Method 1
the light source is configured to project light onto at least one of the simulation fake firewood and the fake firewood bottom ash by means of the reflecting device
Implementation Method 2
the driving device is utilized to drive the reflecting member to rotate and reflect light emitted from the light source onto a projection screen
Data Source
AI summary
A flame generation assembly comprises a reflecting device, a driving mechanism and a light source. The reflecting device at least comprises a first reflecting shaft and a second reflecting shaft which are rotatably provided, on the first reflecting shaft and the second reflecting shaft are provided with reflecting parts, the first reflecting shaft and the second reflecting shaft are simultaneously driven by the driving mechanism to rotate.