GB2407376A - Radiant electric heater with fire simulating means - Google Patents
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- GB2407376A GB2407376A GB0324710A GB0324710A GB2407376A GB 2407376 A GB2407376 A GB 2407376A GB 0324710 A GB0324710 A GB 0324710A GB 0324710 A GB0324710 A GB 0324710A GB 2407376 A GB2407376 A GB 2407376A
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- heating element
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
- F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
- F24C7/04—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy with heat radiated directly from the heating element
- F24C7/043—Stoves
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
- F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
- F24C7/002—Stoves
- F24C7/004—Stoves simulating flames
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- Direct Air Heating By Heater Or Combustion Gas (AREA)
Abstract
An electric fire comprises a radiant heating element 15 and an array of fire simulating ceramic elements 18 on top of the radiant heating element 15. A wire mesh grill 16 may be disposed above the radiant heating element 15 to support the ceramic elements 18. The housing 10 of the electric fire may at its lower front corners be provided with air inlets. There may be a reflector 17 provided behind the radiant heating element 15. There may be provided a fan (19, figure 2) for promoting a flow of air past the radiant heating element 15.
Description
4 2407376
ELECTRIC FIRES
Field of the Invention
This invention relates to electric fires.
Background to the Invention
One known form of electric fire comprises a spirally wound electrical resistance heating element which is carried by a ceramic support and is disposed in front of a reflector. In a development of this basic electric fire, the heating element was contained within a translucent quartz tube.
Further developments of the basic electric fire involved the introduction of a "flicker-effect" simulation coal or log fire and/or a fan to increase the rate of transfer of heat by convection.
The aesthetic appeal of such electric fires was, however, generally somewhat lacking.
It is accordingly an object of the present invention to provide an electric fire that is simple to manufacture, economical to produce and has an enhanced aesthetic appeal.
Summarv of the Invention According to the present invention there is provided an electric fire that includes a radiant heating element and an array of fire-simulating ceramic members on top of the radiant heating element.
A wire mesh grill is preferably disposed above the radiant heating element and the ceramic members are preferably on the wire mesh grill.
The radiant heating element is preferably contained within a housing at the lower corners of the front of which there are air inlet openings.
A reflector may be located behind the radiant heating element and a fan may be provided for promoting a flow of air past the radiant heating element.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Figure 1 is a plan view of an electric fire, Figure 2 is a side view of the electric fire, Figure 3 is a front elevation of the electric fire, and Figure 4 is an isometric view of the electric fire.
Description of the Preferred Embodiment
The electric fire shown in the drawings is intended to be fitted in a fireplace opening and includes a housing 10 having a front wall 1 1, side walls 12 and a rear wall 13. The lower corners of the front wall 11 are cut away to provide air inlets for the entry of air into the interior of the housing 10. The base portion of the housing includes a curved wall 14 and, within the interior of the housing 10, there is a radiant heating element 15. A wire mesh grill 16 is disposed above the radiant heating element 15. The air flowing through the air inlets is free to flow upwardly into the interior of the housing at any position around the curved wall 14 so as to obtain access to the radiant heating element 15 and then exit from the interior of the housing 10 through the apertures of the wire mesh grill 16.
The air flowing into the interior of the housing 10 will be heated by the radiant heating element 15 when the fire is switched on and the air will flow upwardly through the apertures in the grill 16 to generate a flow of convection air. A curved reflector 17 is located at the back of the housing 10 and the arrangement is thus such that, in addition to the convection air flow, heat will be radiated into the room or other space to be heated both directly from the radiant heating element 15 and by reflection from the curved reflector 17.
Ceramic coals 18 (or ceramic logs) are placed on top of the grill 16 and the quantity of coals 18 placed on the grill 16 may be such that the radiant heating element 15 is almost substantially completely covered by the coals 18 and is not immediately visible to persons within the room or other space being heated. Such persons will see the red glow created by the radiant heating element 15 and by the coals 18 and the visual effect that is obtained will correspond to that of a "real" coal (or log) fire. The ceramic members placed on top of the grill 16 can have an appearance simulating that of pieces of coal, or logs, or a mixture of pieces of coal and logs.
The rate of flow of heated air discharged into the room or other space to be heated may be enhanced by the use of a fan 19 that is located behind the housing 10 and is thus not visible to the user of the fire. The mode of operation of the fan 19 is such that it discharges air downwardly at the back of the housing 10 and the discharged air will impinge on the floor or other supporting surface on which the fire is placed. The air will then flow upwardly around the curved wall 14 into the interior of the housing 10 so as to be heated by the radiant heating element 15.
The ceramic members 18 placed on top of the wire mesh grill 16 are heat-resistant and are such that they are able to withstand heating for extended periods, with or without operation of the fan 19.
The radiant heating element 15 is conveniently the same as or similar to the radiant elements currently produced in large quantities and used as heating elements in electric cookers. It will thus be appreciated that the present invention provides an extremely cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing electric fire.
The radiant heating element 15 may be, for example, a 1 kilowatt element or a 1.8 kilowatt element and a thermostatic control system (not shown) may be provided if so desired.
Claims (6)
- Claims: 1. An electric fire that includes a radiant heating element and anarray of fire-simulating ceramic members on top of the radiant heating element.
- 2. An electric fire as claimed in Claim 1, in which a wire mesh grill is disposed above the radiant heating element and the ceramic members are on the wire mesh grill.
- 3. An electric fire as claimed in either of the preceding claims, in which the radiant heating element is contained within a housing at the lower corners of the front of which there are air inlet openings.
- 4. An electric fire as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which a reflector is located behind the radiant heating element.
- 5. An electric fire as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, which includes a fan for promoting a flow of air past the radiant heating element.
- 6. An electric fire substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0324710A GB2407376A (en) | 2003-10-23 | 2003-10-23 | Radiant electric heater with fire simulating means |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0324710A GB2407376A (en) | 2003-10-23 | 2003-10-23 | Radiant electric heater with fire simulating means |
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| GB0324710D0 GB0324710D0 (en) | 2003-11-26 |
| GB2407376A true GB2407376A (en) | 2005-04-27 |
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| GB0324710A Withdrawn GB2407376A (en) | 2003-10-23 | 2003-10-23 | Radiant electric heater with fire simulating means |
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Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2204394A (en) * | 1987-05-07 | 1988-11-09 | Ti Creda Mfg | Electric fires |
| GB2205939A (en) * | 1987-06-20 | 1988-12-21 | Berry Magiocal Ltd | Electric space heaters |
| GB2246856A (en) * | 1990-06-12 | 1992-02-12 | Berry Magiocal Ltd | Electric heater with fuel simulation means heated to heat radiating temperature |
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Patent Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2204394A (en) * | 1987-05-07 | 1988-11-09 | Ti Creda Mfg | Electric fires |
| GB2205939A (en) * | 1987-06-20 | 1988-12-21 | Berry Magiocal Ltd | Electric space heaters |
| GB2246856A (en) * | 1990-06-12 | 1992-02-12 | Berry Magiocal Ltd | Electric heater with fuel simulation means heated to heat radiating temperature |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |