Flame simulating assembly with flicker element including paddle elements and method of providing images of flames

摘要

A flame simulating assembly (220) including light source(s)(222), a screen (224) to which light from the light source(s) is directed, to provide images of flickering flames thereon, and a rotatable flicker element (232) for reflecting the light from the light sources toward the screen. The flicker element includes a number of paddle elements (238) located in respective predetermined locations on the rod. Each paddle element includes one or more body portions with reflective surfaces thereon. The reflective surface includes a central region (244) and a perimeter region (246) at least partially located around the central region, the perimeter region at least partially defining a perimeter plane (2PR). The central region is substantially non-planar and the perimeter region is at least partially planar. The perimeter region includes a middle part (247) and side parts (249), partially separated by channels.