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A simulated electric fire is comprised of a frame chassis 7 with an illumination source 1, utilizing either lamps or LEDs, a horizontal axis motor 5 affixed to the frame chassis 7, with the motor shaft securely affixed to a cross bar shaft 8. Variations in the cross bar shaft design can be used to create different flame effect patterns. The opposite end of the cross bar shaft 8 is secured in a bearing housing 11, which is affixed to the frame chassis 7 on the opposing side but concentric with the horizontal axis motor 5. Swivel joints, loose fitting rings, or similar devices 9, which are attached to the reflective ribbon sheet or multiple reflective ribbon strips 2, are connected to the cross bar shaft 8. The light source 1 illuminates the reflective ribbon sheet or multiple reflective ribbon strips 2 and the horizontal axis motor 5 rotates the motor shaft driving the cross bar shaft 8 in a circular, vertical plane motion. The horizontal axis motor 5 is located such that its direction of rotation imparts an upward movement of the reflective ribbon sheet or multiple reflective ribbon strips 2 when the sheet or strips are closer to the glass or plastic panel 4, or in the fore position. This action provides the flame tip movement. The downward movement of the reflective ribbon sheet or multiple reflective ribbon strips as they are rotating to the aft position provides the flame depth perception. The colors of the glass or plastic panel 4 and of the light source 1 may be adjusted to produce the desired flame colors.
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