Multi-function remote control system for gas fireplace
US5450841A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23N2241/02
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control unit remotely operates several different functions of a gas fireplace. The functions include ignition of a fire, control of flame height, blower control, and damper control. An RF or IR transmitter has several different switches corresponding to desired operations to be performed. Each switch or combination of switches sends different coded signals to a receiver in the control unit. The control unit operates a gas valve and an ignitor to start the fire in response to a start signal. The gas valve is further controlled to vary the height of the flame or extinguish the flame in response to corresponding signals. The blower, damper and other functions can be controlled in response to other signals.
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