Flame simulating device and simulated electric fireplace
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional simulated electric fireplaces lack realistic and dynamic flame simulation, with fixed light sources and reflective components failing to accurately replicate the flickering and three-dimensional effects of actual flames.
Innovation Solution
A flame simulating device comprising a light source, rotatable light-transmitting rotators with varying light concentrating blocks, and an imaging plate, where the rotators convert the light into a second light group with changing angles and positions, creating irregular and dynamic light spots that simulate the effect of fluttering flames.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a light source is arranged at a bottom part of a side wall of simulated fuels to irradiate simulated fuels, then a visual effect of combustion is generated, but the flame simulation lacks realism and dynamic flickering effects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing the fixed light source arrangement with a rotating light-transmitting component. The rotation of this component dynamically changes the light transmission paths and angles, creating flickering and dynamic flame effects that closely resemble real flames, thereby resolving the contradiction between generating combustion visual effect and achieving realistic flame simulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs curved refractive surfaces within the light-transmitting rotator to bend and scatter light in multiple directions. This curvature principle creates irregular light patterns and flickering effects that mimic the natural randomness of real flames, improving the realism of the flame simulation while maintaining the combustion visual effect.
2Illumination intensity
If a light-reflecting component with multiple irregular light-reflecting blades is provided on a synchronous motor, then the flame simulation becomes more vivid, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical light-reflecting blade system with an optical system based on light transmission and refraction. Instead of using multiple irregular reflective blades mounted on a motor, the invention uses a rotating light-transmitting component with curved refractive surfaces that achieve the same vivid flame effect through optical principles, thereby reducing mechanical complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent inverts the conventional approach by switching from light reflection to light transmission. Instead of using reflective blades to create flame effects, the invention uses a light-transmitting rotator that refracts and transmits light through curved surfaces, achieving vivid flame simulation with a simpler optical structure.
3Reliability
If light concentrating blocks convert the first light group into a second light group with changing angles, then irregular and dynamic light spots are produced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of multiple light concentrating blocks into a single integrated light-transmitting rotator with curved refractive surfaces. This unified structure performs the light concentration and angle-changing function throughout its rotation, eliminating the need for multiple discrete blocks and reducing device complexity while maintaining the dynamic flickering flame effect.
Solution Approach 2:
The light-transmitting rotator serves multiple functions simultaneously: it transmits light, concentrates light through curved refraction, and creates dynamic angle changes through rotation. This multi-functional component replaces what would otherwise require multiple separate light concentrating elements, reducing overall device complexity while achieving the desired dynamic flame effect.
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 solution enhances the visual realism and three-dimensional effect of simulated flames by producing light spots of varying brightness and shape, mimicking the flickering and flaring of actual flames, thereby improving the decorative and immersive experience.
Implementation Method 1
each of the light-transmitting rotators is provided with light concentrating blocks, the light concentrating blocks convert the first light group into a second light group
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a flame simulating device including a light source, at least one light-transmitting rotator and an imaging plate, and the light source emits a first light group; the light-transmitting rotators are arranged in a light path of the first light group in a rotatable manner, each of the light-transmitting rotators is provided with multiple light concentrating blocks, these multiple light concentrating blocks convert the first light group into a second light group; and the imaging plate is fixedly arranged in a light path of the second light group.