Function indicator system for electric fireplace

摘要

A function indicator system and methods for indicating the control settings related to functions and features of an electric fireplace are described. The function indicator system can feature a function indicator module, a controller communicatively connected to the function indicator module, and a connected power source. The function indicator module can contain a plurality of light sources that emit paths of light, which can pass through control status indicia to create a visual display on an exterior surface of a projection screen of the electric fireplace. The visual display is visible to a viewer so as to alert the viewer as to the particular status of a control setting of the electric fireplace such as, for example, the temperature of heat produced, the brightness of simulated flames, or the power setting of a heater of the electric fireplace.

主权项

1. A system for displaying the control settings for an electric fireplace, the system comprising:
an electric fireplace comprising a simulated fuel source and a projection screen; a function indicator module for creating a non-video visual status display of the electric fireplace's control settings on the projection screen, wherein the non-video visual status display comprises projected light; a controller communicatively connected to the function indicator module; a heater power control feature to turn on and off power to the heater; a heater disabling feature operable to selectively create the simulated flame effect without operating the heater, the heater disabling feature being separate and distinct from the heater power control feature; a power source; and a light source to create a simulated flame effect on the projection screen; wherein the simulated fuel source is constructed from natural or artificial materials.