SMART COMPARTMENTED ONION, GARLIC AND POTATO STORAGE DEVICE

Abstract

This invention relates to an intelligent compartmentalized onion, garlic and potato storage device for home kitchen use, which slows down the biological spoilage processes of dry food products such as onions, garlic and potatoes and ensures their preservation under suitable micro-climate conditions. Its features include: a main body (1) that can be positioned vertically or horizontally; at least two garlic compartments (3), onion compartment (4) and potato compartment (5) created within the main body (1); a removable inner basket (14) located inside the garlic compartment (3), onion compartment (4) and potato compartments (5); a lower drip tray (16) located at the bottom of the drawers to collect condensation water or dripping moisture; a digital control panel (2) located on the front upper surface of the main body (1) that visually conveys the status information of the system to the user; a ventilation grille (6) and a side air duct (8).The system consists of an instant humidity and temperature sensor (9), a humidity balancing filter (12), a fan unit (10) that discharges the humid air inside the system through the activated carbon humidity balancing filter (12), an odor removal filter (11) that works in conjunction with the fan unit (10) to remove the odor inside, and an air outlet duct (15).

Description

1 TARIFF SMART COMPARTMENTED ONION, GARLIC AND POTATO STORAGE DEVICE Technological Field: 5 This invention is for household kitchen use, for dry food items such as onions, garlic, and potatoes. slowing down the biological degradation processes of the products and under suitable microclimate conditions with a smart compartmentalized storage device for onions, garlic, and potatoes that ensures their preservation. It is related. 10 State of the Art: Nowadays, dried foods like garlic, onions, and potatoes are mostly used in cooking. 15 on countertops, in open baskets, shelving systems or standard storage containers They are preserved. This storage method, carried out in an open environment, protects the products. This causes them to be constantly exposed to the ambient air, especially onions and This causes the characteristic odors of garlic to spread throughout the living space. Furthermore, this is due to the inability to control ambient temperature and relative humidity values. Sprouting, drying, and quality losses in products appear within a short period of time. It is possible to get out. On the other hand, dry foods should not be stored in airtight plastic containers or completely closed cabinets. Storing them inside also brings with it different problems. Insufficient air... In these environments where circulation cannot be ensured, the products naturally lose 25% of their content. The moisture it releases accumulates inside the container, condensation occurs, and as a result... Mold growth, decay, and deterioration processes accelerate. Therefore, the existing enclosed spaces... storage solutions, rather than extending the shelf life of food, address inappropriate humidity levels. These conditions can lead to quality losses. In addition, different types of dry food can be stored together in the same storage area. This also creates significant disadvantages, especially when onions and potatoes are processed together. 2 Gases and moisture released during storage in the environment can cause both products to spoil and It accelerates the germination processes. In most of the current solutions. It allows products to be stored in isolation from each other, and controls temperature and humidity levels. keeping it under control, creating controlled air circulation and reducing odor spread Since there is no compact storage system, users have concerns about both hygiene and food safety. It encounters various problems in terms of preservation performance. Description of the invention: The invention, a smart compartmentalized storage device for onions, garlic, and potatoes, holds 10 in each compartment. By continuously monitoring ambient conditions through the humidity and temperature sensors located on the system, The fan unit is automatically activated if the set humidity threshold is exceeded. This allows for controlled air circulation within the device, as well as relative humidity. It is balancing out and sprouting is occurring, especially in dry foods such as garlic, onions, and potatoes. Quality losses such as softening, mold, and decay are significantly reduced. This 15 This helps preserve the freshness of the products and extends their shelf life. Thanks to the multi-compartment drawer structure, which is included in the invention. Different types of dry food are stored in separate compartments. This is especially true for potatoes. and ethylene gas and moisture resulting from storing onions in the same environment cause 20 Negative interactions are prevented, cross-contamination between products is avoided, and Mutual degradation processes are prevented. Removable inner baskets and bottom Drip trays optimize both the contact of products with air and cleaning. and facilitates hygiene procedures. The invention features an activated carbon-based odor-removing filter that works in integration with the fan unit. by effectively filtering out unwanted odors that form inside the device It prevents the spread of moisture into the kitchen environment. In addition, it has a moisture balancing filter. The air circulation system, working in conjunction with the device, circulates humid air in a controlled manner. by allowing it to be discharged to the outside, the interior environment maintains optimum containment conditions of 30. It contributes to maintaining the temperature. Thanks to the digital control panel, the user can monitor the temperature. 3 and can monitor humidity levels in real time and the operating status of the device. They can easily follow it. Thanks to its compact design, the invention is particularly suitable for balconies, cellars, or other convenient storage areas. It provides a usage advantage in housing where it is not available. 5 vertically or horizontally. Its adjustable main body structure allows it to easily adapt to different usage areas. It can provide this, and thanks to the optional rechargeable battery system, it can be plugged into an electrical outlet. It can be used in a portable manner without being dependent on anything. Thanks to these features, food To reduce waste, increase user comfort, and keep dry food suitable for longer periods. It is possible to store them under these conditions. 10 Explaining the Figures: The invention will be described by referring to the attached figures, so that the features of the invention can be explained. will be understood and appreciated more clearly, but the purpose of this invention is this particular 15 It is not about limiting it with regulations. On the contrary, the invention is defined by the accompanying claims. all alternatives, modifications, and options that could be included within the defined area The aim is to cover their equivalences. The details shown are only for the present invention. It is shown to illustrate the preferred arrangements and both the methods the shaping of both the rules and conceptual features of the invention in the most useful 20 It should be understood that they are presented to provide a readily understandable definition. This in the drawings; Figure 1 shows a frontal view of the system. Figure 2 shows a side view of the system. 25 Figure 3 is a perspective view of the system. Figure 4 shows an open perspective view of the drawers. Figure 5 shows an internal detail view of the system. Figure 6 is a perspective view of the system. Explanation of References: 4 1. Main Body 2. Digital Control Panel 3. Garlic Compartment 4. Onion Compartment 5. Potato Compartment 5 6. Ventilation Grille 7. Non-slip feet 8. Side Air Duct 9. Humidity and Temperature Sensor 10. Fan Unit 10 11. Odor Removal Filter 12. Humidity Balancing Filter 13. Drawer Handle 14. Removable Inner Basket 15. Air Outlet Duct 15 16. Bottom Drip Tray Detailed Description of the Invention: The device subject to the invention consists of a main body which can be positioned vertically or horizontally (1) 20 It includes at least one of the independent structures formed within the main body (1). There are two, preferably three, drawer-type storage compartments. The compartments are respectively the garlic compartment (3), the onion compartment (4) and the potato compartment (5). It is structured. Thanks to the compartments being independent of each other, different dry foods can be stored separately. While stored in the same device, they are protected from each other's emitted gases, moisture, and 25 It is minimally affected by odor. Each storage compartment contains a removable inner basket (14) It has a removable inner basket (14), which allows the stored products to breathe more easily. While ensuring homogeneous contact, it also allows for easy placement of products, 30 It allows for emptying and separate cleaning of the baskets. At the bottom of the drawers, there is space for condensation water that may form during use, or There is a bottom drip tray (16) that collects the dripping moisture. This prevents water from accumulating inside the compartment and ensures hygienic use. The system is controlled via the digital control panel (2) located on the front upper part of the device. The operating status is visually conveyed to the user. Digital control panel (2) Displays compartment temperature, relative humidity, fan operating status, filter warnings, and 5 Information such as battery level can be displayed. Additionally, user-requested information can be requested. Operating parameters can be adjusted via this panel. The ventilation grille (6) and side air duct (8) located on the main body (1) of the device It allows for controlled direction of airflow inside. Side air 10 thanks to the air circulation created along the channel (8) to each storage compartment Fresh air is supplied and a balanced air circulation is created between the compartments. is being brought in. 15 in each storage compartment or at suitable points within the device. Positioned humidity and temperature sensors (9) continuously monitor ambient conditions It measures. Data obtained from humidity and temperature sensors (9) are electronically controlled. The relative humidity value is evaluated by the card and is within a predetermined threshold. If the value exceeds (for example, 65%-70%), the system will automatically It is switched to ventilation mode. Thus, no user intervention is required. 20 optimum storage conditions are maintained without any issues. The fan unit (10) which operates on the command of the electronic control board removes the moisture inside the device. It creates airflow by sucking in air. Air drawn in by fan unit (10) First, it is passed through the moisture balancing filter (12) and the excess moisture inside is removed 25 The odor is removed and then directed to the odor-removing filter (11). The purifying filter (11) is preferably made of activated carbon, especially for onions and It absorbs volatile components and unwanted odors from garlic. The air passed through the filters is then discharged from the device via the air outlet duct (15). It is being evacuated in a controlled manner. This ensures a continuously controlled 30°C inside the device. While air circulation is created, the spread of unpleasant odors into the kitchen environment is also prevented. It is being blocked. 6 Humidity and temperature sensor (9), fan unit (10), humidity balancing filter (12), odor remover The filter (11) and the electronic control board work together to create a smart air filter controlled by a microfan. It establishes a management system. This system is only used when needed. Since it is operated in this way, energy consumption is reduced and unnecessary fan operation is prevented. The natural moisture balance of the products being processed and stored is preserved. In a preferred application of the invention, the device can be charged alongside mains electricity. It is configured to also operate on battery power. Thus, the device can be powered by electricity. 10 without being connected to a power outlet, suitable for various uses such as balconies, cellars, storage rooms or kitchens. It can be used in a portable format. Thanks to this structure, dry foods like garlic, onions, potatoes, and similar items can be separated from each other. They are stored in compartments, and the ambient humidity is constantly monitored. Controlled air circulation prevents sprouting, softening, mold growth, and decay. 15 The odors are delayed, and thanks to activated carbon-based filtration, bad odors are eliminated. This prevents the spread of food into the environment. Thus, the shelf life of food is extended, and food waste is reduced. is reduced and the user is provided with a hygienic, practical and energy-efficient storage solution. It is presented. The invention also features drawers positioned so that they are located at the front of the drawers. It also includes the handles (13). 30

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1- The invention relates to an intelligent compartmentalized storage device for onions, garlic, and potatoes, feature;  a main body that can be positioned vertically or horizontally (1), 5  garlic formed with at least two cloves inside the main stem (1) compartment (3), onion compartment (4) and potato compartment (5),  inside the garlic compartment (3), onion compartment (4) and potato compartments (5) Removable inner basket (14) positioned in the sections, Condensation 10 positioned at the bottom of the drawers bottom drip tray (16) which collects water or dripping moisture,  The system provides the user with real-time visual information about the status, including temperature and humidity data. and will be on the front upper surface of the main body (1) positioned digital control panel (2),  a ventilation grille (6) and side air duct (8), 15  A real-time humidity and temperature sensor (9) monitors the humidity and temperature values ​​in each compartment.  a humidity balancing filter (12),  removes the humid air inside the system through the activated carbon moisture balancing filter (12) fan unit (10) that discharges outside by passing through,  Working in conjunction with the fan unit (10) to eliminate the odor inside 20 working odor remover filter (11) and  It consists of an air outlet channel (15). 2- The smart compartmentalized onion, garlic, and potato storage device mentioned in Claim 1, Its feature is the threshold value of the humidity data from the humidity and temperature sensor (9) (e.g. 65-70%). a control board that automatically activates the microfan system when the relative humidity exceeds a certain level. It is characterized by having certain qualities. 3- Smart compartment storage for onions, garlic, and potatoes as mentioned in Claim 1 or Claim 2. It is a device whose feature is that it works integrated with the control board and controls the micro fan system 30 humidity and temperature sensor (9), fan unit (10), odor removal filter (11) and humidity It is characterized by having a balancing filter (12). 8 4- The smart compartmentalized onion, garlic, and potato storage device mentioned in Claim 1, Its feature is that it includes a rechargeable battery system that allows for wireless use. It is characterized by... 10 20 30

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