Patent ID: 8534869
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: F21K,F21S,F21V,F21W,F21Y,H01K,H05B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for simulating a flickering flame effect, comprising: a housing including an interior space; a pendulum member pivotally mounted within the interior space, the pendulum member including first and second ends, wherein the pendulum member further includes a flame element extending from a second end opposite the first end, such that at least a portion of the flame element extends outwardly from the housing; a first light source selectively transmitting light onto the flame element; and a drive mechanism positioned in the housing and operating to provide kinetic motion to the first end of the pendulum member, wherein the pendulum member is pivotally mounted within the interior space using a pendulum support member that extends through a hole in the pendulum member and wherein the pendulum support member is at least semi-rigid and bent to form a low spot at a location where the pendulum member rests.