Fireplace front panel interior acces and removal system and method

An exemplary fireplace glass panel system is configured to facilitate access to the interior portion of a glass panel in a direct vent gas fireplace. The fireplace glass panel system comprises: a fireplace; a firebox, having an opening, disposed within the fireplace; a panel configured to cover the...

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Main Authors ANDY MAH, DOUGLAS HILLS
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.12.2007
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Summary:An exemplary fireplace glass panel system is configured to facilitate access to the interior portion of a glass panel in a direct vent gas fireplace. The fireplace glass panel system comprises: a fireplace; a firebox, having an opening, disposed within the fireplace; a panel configured to cover the firebox opening; an actuation mechanism configured to permit the panel to pivot about a pivot axis on one side of the panel, the actuation mechanism further comprising a linkage configured to guide the rotation of the panel about the pivot axis and to stop the rotation about the pivot axis at an open position; wherein the actuation mechanism is configured to facilitate access to the interior portion of the panel without removing the panel from the firebox; and a securing mechanism configured to secure the panel in a closed position when access to the firebox interior is not desired.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20070257600