GB2566322A

GB2566322A - Stove door

Info

Publication number: GB2566322A
Application number: GB1714580.6A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Thomas Barson Steven
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-09-11
Filing date: 2017-09-11
Publication date: 2019-03-13
Also published as: GB201714580D0

Abstract

A fuel burning stove having one or more slide and hide door(s) h. When the door(s) is in the open position the front of the stove is open providing an appearance of an open fire, and a closed door provides appearance of a stove. Preferably the stove has channels d beneath the stove along which rollers e and k attached to the door passes, as the door is manoeuvred from a closed to open position by the user. Alternatively the door has channels (m, fig 5) attached to either side, along which rollers (e, fig 5) attached to each side of the body of the stove passes; and rollers (n, fig 5) attached to each side of the door that run in channels (p, fig 5) beneath the stove that are configured (q, fig 5) to assist the closing of the door and creating a seal between the door and the body of the stove. Alternatively levers may be used to articulate the door. The one or more doors may be stowed above or to the side or sides if the stove. The stove may burn solid, gas or liquid fuel. An intimation electric fire may be used inside the stove.

Description

Door on a stove

This invention relates to the design and operation of the door on a solid fuel burning stove which enables the stove to provide the appearance of a stove when closed but may also provide the appearance of an open fire when the door is open.

Currently consumers must choose between installing a stove or an open fireplace. A stove provides a high level of efficiency and safety, but on occasions consumers would like to have the option of having the ambiance of an open fireplace. To overcome this, this invention provides a solution which enables the appliance to be used as a stove when the door is closed, but provides a means to stow the door out of the way when it is open to give the appearance of an open fireplace when desired.

An example of the invention will now be described by referring to the following drawings:

Figure 1 shows a simplified drawing of a cross section of a stove as viewed from the side. A, is the flue-way through which smoke passes, b, represents burning fuel, c, is the body of the stove, d, is a channel beneath the stove along which roller (e) passes, f, is a seal which forms a largely airtight seal for the door (h) which covers the opening to the combustion chamber (g). K is another roller and j is the handle for the door. The door would usually be in this closed position when the appliance is being used as a closed fronted stove. A latching device (not shown) keeps the door closed when it is in the upright position.

Figure 2 shows the movement of the door when the handle (j) is pulled and rotates around the roller (e).

Figure 3 shows the door in a fully open position.

Figure 4 shows the door slid predominantly beneath the stove. In this position the opening to the combustion chamber is unobstructed and the appliance can be used to give the appearance of an open fire.

Figure 5 shows a stove as described above but with an alternative design of rollers and channels. In this embodiment, rollers (e) are attached on each side of the body of the stove and run in channels (m) which are attached to the sides of the door (h). There is a roller (n) attached to each side of the door, these run in channels (p) which are attached to the body of the stove. The section of the channel shown as (q) is angled downwards, this has the effect that when the door is largely closed the downwards weight of the door causes the bottom of the door to be pushed forwards, making the door pivot around rollers (e) and thereby closing the door to help create a seal between the door and the body of the stove.

Figure 6 shows how the door described in figure 5 moves when opened. The rollers (e) create a pivot point for the door and the moment and comparative movement between rollers (e) and (n) moves the door out of the way and stows it beneath the stove. This method has the advantage of assisting to support the weight of the door, making operation easier for the user.

Figure 7 shows the door described in figures 5 and 6 in a largely open position. The part of the channel labelled as (r) has the effect of making the door roll away into the stowed position.

It is noted that although in these examples rollers and channels are used, a system of levers could also be employed to attach the door to the stove to facilitate the stowing of the door beneath the stove when an open fire is desired.

Although the illustrations show the door being stowed beneath the stove, it is recognised that if desired an alternative design could stow the door above or to the side or sides of the stove.

The door may have a glass viewing section or sections in it or it could be solid.

Although the stove is shown to be used for burning solid fuel, the principal could also be used for a gas fire, flammable liquid burners or an imitation electric fire.

Claims

1. A solid fuel burning stove with a door which when opened slides beneath the stove to leave the front of the stove open.

2. A solid fuel burning stove with a door which when opened slides above the stove to leave the front of the stove open.

3. A solid fuel burning stove with a door which when opened slides to the side of the stove to leave the front of the stove open.

4. A solid fuel burning stove with more than one door which when opened slides to the sides of the stove to leave the front of the stove open.

5. A solid fuel burning stove with two doors which when opened one slides below the stove and one above.

6. Any of claims 1 to 5 where the sliding action is created by the use of levers connecting the door to the stove.

7. Any of claims 1 to 5 where the door slides on rollers moving along channels.

8. Any of claims 1 to 7 where the operation of the door leaves the opening of the stove partially open

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10. Any of claims 1 to 8 where the stove burns a gas as a fuel rather than solid fuel.

11. Any of claims 1 to 8 where the stove burns a liquid as a fuel rather than solid fuel.

12. Any of claims 1 to 8 where an imitation electric fire is used inside the stove rather than solid fuel.