See-through flame imitation device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current flame imitation devices only allow observation of simulated flames from one side, limiting visual angles and requiring increased volume and larger installation holes for a see-through effect, which is inconvenient and expensive.
Innovation Solution
A see-through flame imitation device with a casing having transparent panels on both sides, a light emitting device, a flickering device, a flame imitation board, and a projection board with a gradient transparency design, allowing observation of simulated flames from both sides while providing a see-through effect.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a flame imitation device is designed to allow observation from both front and rear sides, then the visual angle and aesthetic effect are improved, but the device volume and installation hole size must be increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent places the light emitting device, flickering device, and flame imitation board inside the casing, with the projection board positioned in the central area of the receiving chamber. This nested arrangement allows the device to achieve see-through functionality from both sides without requiring increased volume or larger installation holes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a vertical dimension by dividing the projection board into different sections (projection section at lower portion, see-through section at upper portion). This dimensional division allows the board to serve dual functions: projecting flames downward while allowing see-through observation from both sides, thereby resolving the contradiction without increasing device volume.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a see-through window is added to allow observation of scenes behind the device, then the see-through effect is improved, but the device volume and wall hole size must be increased
Solution Approach 1:
The projection board serves multiple functions: it projects simulated flames onto the flame imitation board, provides a see-through section for observing scenes behind the device, and maintains device structural integrity. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for a separate see-through window, avoiding increased device volume and installation complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the projection function and see-through function into a single projection board structure. The board's lower portion projects flames while the upper portion allows see-through observation, combining multiple functions into one component to avoid increasing device volume and installation hole size.
3Adaptability or versatility
If transparent panels are mounted on both front and rear opening sections, then the see-through effect is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies transparency locally by mounting transparent panels only on the front and rear opening sections where observation is needed, rather than making the entire device transparent. This localized approach achieves bidirectional observation functionality while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables observation of simulated flames from both the front and rear sides with a see-through effect, reducing component costs and enhancing aesthetics by allowing observers to see through the device, while maintaining a lively visual effect with gradient transparency.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of light emitting members is disposed on the lamp base and electrically connected to the control device
Implementation Method 2
The flickering device is disposed in the receiving chamber and is configured to reflect light rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting members
Implementation Method 3
The projection section is substantially translucent. The see-through section is approximately transparent
Data Source
AI summary
A see-through flame imitation device comprises a casing, a control device, a light emitting device, a flickering device, a flame imitation board, and at least one projection board. The casing includes a receiving chamber and two transparent panels respectively mounted on two sides of the receiving chamber. The light emitting device includes a lamp base disposed in the receiving chamber and light emitting members disposed on the lamp base and electrically connected to the control device. The flickering device is disposed in the receiving chamber to reflect light rays emitted from the light emitting members. The flame imitation board is disposed below the receiving chamber and includes through-holes permitting passage of the light rays reflected by the flickering device. The at least one projection board is disposed in the receiving chamber and includes a translucent projection section at a lower portion thereof and a see-through section above the projection section.