Provided is an electric fireplace system for simulating the light and sound effects of real burning fuel. The system includes modular components that are configured to be packaged, shipped, stored and assembled in a deconstructed state. The electric fireplace system comprising a modular fireplace insert comprising an insert housing that defines a cavity. A simulated fuel source for simulating a fire display, the simulated fuel source includes a first housing that is configured to be positioned in the insert housing. A heater assembly for generating warm air, the heater assembly including a second housing that is configured to be positioned in the insert housing at a positioned spaced from and above the simulated fuel source within the cavity of the insert housing.

Provided is an electric fireplace including a fireplace cabinet which is provided with a window, simulated fuel and an imaging plate disposed in the fireplace cabinet; the fireplace includes a spark simulating device, and the spark simulating device includes a light source and light pipes; the light-receiving ends of the light pipes are fixed oppositely to the light source to receive light from the light source, and light spots are formed at the light-emitting ends of the light pipes; the light-emitting ends of the light pipes are disposed on the simulated fuel and the imaging plate.

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for providing an electrically operated fireplace that includes a one or more display panels, one or more reflective surfaces inclined at an angle with respect to the one or more display panels to reflect the video images of a flame displayed by the one or more display panels. One or more filters or privacy screens are disposed proximate the one or more display panels. Beneficially, the electrically operated fireplaces disclosed herein do not require the use of moving parts, such as a rotating mirror, to provide the images of the flames. Further, since video images are used to provide the flame effect, the flame effect may be varied simply by loading a new video image into the memory portion of the control circuitry used to provide the flame display.

A streamer type flame simulation device includes a casing, some cross-flow fans disposed inside the casing, a first streamer, a second streamer, a supplementary air-supplying device and a light source. The supplementary air-supplying device is arranged in the split joint area between the two cross-flow fans. Since a supplementary air-supplying device is provided between two cross-flow fans for supplying air, the deficiency where air was unable to deliver at the space occupied by the drive motor of the cross-flow fans can be avoided. Various parts of the first streamer and the second streamer can be blown, thus preventing the flame from being cut off and enhancing the overall coordination, which greatly improves the viewing effect of the flame area.

An electric fireplace (10) includes a fireplace housing (12) and an electrical insert (40). The fireplace housing (12) includes a base panel (30) having a base opening (230A), a back panel (32), and at least one side panel (34). The electrical insert (40) is sized and shaped to fit and be supported and retained within the base opening (230A). Additionally, the electrical insert (40) can include a heater (26), and a controller (28) including a processor that is configured to control operation of the electric fireplace (10). Further, each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be manufactured and installed independently of one another. The fireplace housing (12) can further include a front frame (236) that is manufactured and installed independently of each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34). Still further, at least one of the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be foldable.

A flame simulating device has a light source which is reflected by a rotating device which has mirrors which are spaced apart. The spaced apart mirrors rotate, and thus provide a selective reflection, at some points reflecting during time and at other points not reflecting during time. This produces a flickering effect. The flickering effect is shown through a cut out in the shape of the flame, to display a simulated flame devi effect. The display screen for the simulated effect can be a part mirror, and can display, for example, an artificial log mixed in with the flame effect.

The present invention relates to a method for displaying an artificial fire pattern in an artificial fireplace. The method comprises the steps of:—providing a first video, which is based on a recorded video of an actual fire pattern of a fire on a physical fireplace element in an actual fireplace,—arranging an artificial fireplace element in an interior of the artificial fireplace, wherein the shape of the artificial fireplace element substantially corresponds to the shape of the physical fireplace element in the actual fireplace,—displaying a first video, in order to create the artificial fire pattern, wherein the first video is, seen along a line of sight, aligned with the artificial fireplace element, such that the artificial fire pattern substantially resembles to the actual fire pattern.

A faux fireplace having a video faux flame with a selectively controllable speed. A video file stored in memory includes a video loop of the faux flame, wherein a user can selectively control a playback speed of the video loop. This allows a user to control a presentation of the flame, and a flicker rate of the flame to establish an ambiance. A remote control, such as a smart mobile device running an app, can be used to establish the speed of the of the video faux flame and other parameters.

A faux fireplace having a controller generating an imitation log crackling sound synchronized to an ember flicker of a faux log. The faux fireplace includes a video display displaying a video flame having releasing embers based on a video loop stored as a video file in memory. The controller generates the imitation log crackling sound for the displayed releasing embers as well. The type of crackling sounds and the volume of the crackling sound are different for each of tile faux logs to create an authentic visual and audio experience. The ember flickers are generated by lighting associated with each of the faux logs.

An intelligent electric fireplace includes a housing, a simulated charcoal and a first light-emitting device. The first light-emitting device is configured to emit light toward the simulated charcoal to form a burning effect of the simulated charcoal. An ultraviolet germicidal lamp is turned on/off according to an air quality condition fed back by an air quality sensing module to reduce a waste caused by the ultraviolet germicidal lamp that is still used when the air quality condition meets the standard. It is more energy-saving and environmentally friendly, and it is more intelligent.