Integrated Mirror Cabinet for Fresh Food Preservation and Heating

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of furniture technology, and more particularly to an integrated food preservation and heating mirror cabinet. It uses a food preservation box to preserve face masks. Before placing the face mask into the box, a second scanning area identifies the mask's barcode, recording the quantity and type of the mask. A pushing mechanism pushes the mask from the food preservation box to the drop chute, causing it to fall into the heating box. A first scanning area identifies the type of mask to be heated. Based on the type of mask, the heating plate intelligently heats the mask to a temperature optimal for absorption and comfort. This cabinet boasts a high degree of automation and intelligence, and can interact with a user terminal. The user terminal can set custom reminders, such as timed usage reminders, heating completion reminders, and mask quantity reminders. The user terminal can collect usage data, generating statistical reports and usage trend charts, allowing users to intuitively understand their usage habits and enhancing the overall intelligence.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of furniture technology, and in particular to a mirror cabinet that integrates food preservation and heating. Background Technology

[0002] Current mirror cabinets can be heated to defog, but some heat is lost inside the cabinet, reducing energy efficiency. They cannot use heat to heat the masks stored in the cabinet to a temperature that is more easily absorbed by the body and more comfortable, thus reducing the effectiveness of the masks. In addition, existing mirror cabinets do not have a preservation function, which reduces the preservation effect of the masks when they are stored in the cabinet, making them more prone to spoilage. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated mirror cabinet for preserving and heating face masks, which can record the quantity and type of face masks to be preserved, identify the type of heated face masks, and perform intelligent heating according to the type of heated face masks, automatically heating the face masks to a temperature that is more effective for human absorption and provides greater comfort. This integrated cabinet is highly automated and intelligent.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows:

[0005] A mirror cabinet integrating food preservation and heating includes a cabinet body and a cabinet door hinged to the cabinet body. A heating plate is provided in the middle of the cabinet door, and a mirror abutting against the heating plate is provided on one side of the door. A heating box is provided on the other side of the cabinet door. A food preservation box is provided on the upper side of the heating box. A first box door is hinged to the heating box, and a first scanning area is provided on the first box door. A second box door is hinged to the food preservation box, and a second scanning area is provided on the second box door. A pushing mechanism is provided inside the food preservation box. A drop outlet is provided between the food preservation box and the heating box. A first cylinder is provided on one side of the drop outlet. A sealing strip for controlling the opening and closing of the drop outlet is connected to the output end of the first cylinder. A touch control panel is provided on the lower side of the mirror.

[0006] Preferably, the device also includes a processor, and a third scanning area is provided on one side of the touch control panel. The feeding mechanism, the first scanning area, the second scanning area, the third scanning area, and the touch control panel are all electrically connected to the processor.

[0007] Preferably, the heating box is equipped with a first temperature sensor, and the food preservation box is equipped with a second temperature sensor. Both the first and second temperature sensors are electrically connected to the processor.

[0008] Preferably, the food storage container has a display panel showing the quantity of the food to be stored on one side, and the display panel is electrically connected to the processor.

[0009] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding plate, a placement rack, a screw, and a guide rod. The screw is installed inside the food storage container via a bearing seat, and the guide rod is installed inside the food storage container via a fixed seat. The guide rod and the screw are respectively located on both sides of the placement rack. The feeding plate is located above the placement rack, and one side is slidably connected to the guide rod, while the other side is threadedly connected to the screw. The screw is connected to a servo motor that drives its rotation.

[0010] Preferably, the placement rack is provided with a cooling channel and a clearance channel. A cooler is provided below the cooling channel, and several of them are evenly arranged. The clearance channel is located on the side of the cooling channel near the second box door, and a baffle is slidably connected to its inner side. The bottom of the baffle is connected to a second cylinder that drives its lifting and lowering. Limiting strips are provided on both sides of the top of the placement rack. The second cylinder is electrically connected to the processor.

[0011] Preferably, both the outer side of the screw and the outer side of the guide rod are provided with rod covers.

[0012] Preferably, electric heaters are provided on both sides of the interior of the heating box, and the electric heaters are electrically connected to the processor.

[0013] Preferably, a material guide platform is provided on the inner bottom of the heating box, and the side of the material guide platform closest to the heating plate is inclined downward.

[0014] Preferably, the cabinet is equipped with a tray, which is positioned above the food storage container. A first light is installed at the bottom of the tray, and a second light is installed at the top inside the cabinet.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0016] This integrated preservation and heating mirror cabinet preserves face masks using a preservation box. Before placing the face mask into the preservation box, the barcode of the face mask is identified by a second scanning area, which records the quantity and type of the face mask. A pushing mechanism pushes the face mask in the preservation box to the drop outlet, where it falls into the heating box. The type of face mask is identified by a first scanning area, and intelligent heating is performed based on the type of face mask and the heat generated by the heating plate. The face mask is automatically heated to a temperature that is more easily absorbed by the body and provides greater comfort, demonstrating a high degree of automation and intelligence. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a second perspective view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the feeding mechanism.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Cabinet door; 3. Heating plate; 4. Mirror; 5. Heating box; 6. Food storage box; 7. First box door; 8. First scanning area; 9. Second box door; 10. Second scanning area; 11. Pushing mechanism; 1101. Pushing plate; 1102. Placement rack; 1103. Screw; 1104. Guide rod; 1105. Bearing seat; 1106. Fixing base; 1107. Servo motor; 12. Drop 13. First cylinder; 14. Sealing strip; 15. Touch control panel; 16. Third scanning area; 17. Display panel for the quantity of fresh items; 18. Cooling channel; 19. Clearance channel; 20. Refrigerator; 21. Material stop bar; 22. Second cylinder; 23. Limiting bar; 24. Rod cover; 25. Electric heater; 26. Material guide table; 27. Pallet; 28. First lighting lamp; 29. ​​Second lighting lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-5 This invention provides a technical solution: an integrated refrigerator and heating cabinet, comprising a cabinet body 1 and a cabinet door 2 hinged to the cabinet body 1. A heating plate 3 is provided in the middle of the cabinet door 2, and a mirror 4 abutting against the heating plate 3 is provided on one side of the cabinet door 2. A heating box 5 is provided on the other side of the cabinet door 2. A refrigerator 6 is provided on the upper side of the heating box 5. A first door 7 is hinged to the heating box 5. A first scanning area 8 is provided on the first door 7. A second door 9 is hinged to the refrigerator 6. A second scanning area 10 is provided on the second door 9. A pushing mechanism 11 is provided inside the refrigerator 6. A drop outlet 12 is provided between the refrigerator 6 and the heating box 5. A first cylinder 13 is provided on one side of the drop outlet 12. A sealing strip 14 for controlling the opening and closing of the drop outlet 12 is connected to the output end of the first cylinder 13. A touch control panel 15 is provided on the lower side of the mirror 4.

[0025] To facilitate the improvement of automation and intelligence, this embodiment preferably also includes a processor. A third scanning area 16 is provided on one side of the touch control panel 15. The feeding mechanism 11, the first scanning area 8, the second scanning area 10, the third scanning area 16 and the touch control panel 15 are all electrically connected to the processor. The first scanning area 8, the second scanning area 10 and the third scanning area 16 can be barcode scanners.

[0026] Before placing the face mask into the food storage box 6, the barcode of the face mask is identified by the second scanning area 10. After identification, the face mask is placed into the food storage box 6 for preservation. The information identified by the second scanning area 10 is transmitted to the processor, which then records the quantity and type of the face mask. The touch control panel 15 controls the pushing mechanism 11 to push the face mask in the food storage box 6 to the drop port 12. The first cylinder 13 drives the sealing strip 14 to move out of the drop port 12, making the drop port 12 open, so that the face mask falls into the heating box 5. Then, the first cylinder 13 drives the sealing strip 14 into the drop port 12, making the drop port 12 sealed. After the face mask falls into the heating box 5, the type of face mask that needs to be heated is identified by the first scanning area 8. According to the type of face mask, the heat generated by the heating plate 3 is used for intelligent heating, automatically heating the face mask to a temperature that is more effective for human absorption and more comfortable. At the same time, the heat generated by the heating plate 3 can heat and defog the mirror 4.

[0027] To facilitate real-time measurement of the internal temperatures of the heating box 5 and the food preservation box 6, and thus enable more precise temperature control, in this embodiment, the heating box 5 is preferably equipped with a first temperature sensor, and the food preservation box 6 is equipped with a second temperature sensor. Both the first and second temperature sensors are electrically connected to the processor. The processor performs intelligent control based on the temperature information fed back by the first and second temperature sensors, controlling the cooler 20 to cool to a certain temperature and controlling the heating plate 3 or the electric heater 25 to heat to a certain temperature.

[0028] To facilitate the display of the remaining number of face masks in the food storage container 6, in this embodiment, a food storage container 6 is preferably provided with a food storage quantity display panel 17 on one side. The food storage quantity display panel 17 is electrically connected to the processor. The information identified by the second scanning area 10 is transmitted to the processor, and the number of face masks is recorded in the processor. Whenever the first scanning area 8 identifies a face mask, the identified information is transmitted to the processor. The processor subtracts one face mask from the total number of face masks to obtain the real-time number of face masks, and displays the real-time number of face masks on the food storage quantity display panel 17.

[0029] To facilitate precise dispensing of the face mask from the food storage container 6 into the heating container 5, in this embodiment, the preferred dispensing mechanism 11 includes a dispensing plate 1101, a placement rack 1102, a screw 1103, and a guide rod 1104. The screw 1103 is mounted inside the food storage container 6 via a bearing seat 1105, and the guide rod 1104 is mounted inside the food storage container 6 via a fixing seat 1106. The guide rod 1104 and the screw 1103 are respectively located on both sides of the placement rack 1102. The dispensing plate 1101 is located above the placement rack 1102, and one side is flush with the guide rod 1104. 4. A sliding connection is made on one side, and a threaded connection is made on the other side to the screw 1103. The screw 1103 is connected to a servo motor 1107 that drives its rotation. The mask usage information is input from the touch control panel 15. After receiving the input usage information, the processor converts it into drive information, causing the servo motor 1107 to drive the screw 1103 to rotate, which in turn drives the pusher plate 1101 to move. The guide rod 1104 improves the accuracy and stability of the pusher plate 1101's movement. The pusher plate 1101 pushes the mask on the placement rack 1102 with a precise stroke.

[0030] To prevent the face mask from shifting or falling off, in this embodiment, the preferred placement rack 1102 is provided with a cooling channel 18 and a clearance channel 19. A cooler 20 is located below the cooling channel 18, and several such coolers are evenly distributed. The clearance channel 19 is located on the side of the cooling channel 18 near the second door 9, and a baffle strip 21 is slidably connected to its inner side. The bottom of the baffle strip 21 is connected to a second cylinder 22 that drives its lifting and lowering. Limiters are provided on both sides of the top of the placement rack 1102. The positioning bar 23 and the second cylinder 22 are electrically connected to the processor. The positioning bar 23 limits the two sides of the mask to prevent the mask from shifting to the left or right. The second cylinder 22 drives the baffle bar 21 to rise and fall. When the baffle bar 21 slides up along the clearance groove 19, it limits the front side of the mask to prevent the mask from falling to the front side. When the baffle bar 21 slides down along the clearance groove 19, the limit is released, and the mask can be pushed to fall into the drop port 12 by the pusher plate 1101.

[0031] To improve dust prevention, in this embodiment, a rod cover 24 is preferably provided on the outer side of both the screw 1103 and the guide rod 1104.

[0032] To facilitate an increase in heating rate, in this embodiment, the heating box 5 is preferably equipped with electric heaters 25 on both sides inside. The electric heaters 25 are electrically connected to the processor. When the heat provided by the heating plate 3 is insufficient to meet the heating conditions, the processor controls the electric heaters 25 to start heating, ensuring that a certain heating temperature can be reached and increasing the heating rate.

[0033] To prevent the face mask from falling out directly when the first box door 7 is opened, in this embodiment, the inner bottom of the preferred heating box 5 is provided with a material guide platform 26. The side of the material guide platform 26 near the heating plate 3 is inclined downwards. The purpose is to allow the face mask falling from the drop outlet 12 to slide along the material guide platform 26, so that the bottom of the face mask moves towards the heating plate 3 and gradually flattens out, preventing the face mask from falling out directly when the first box door 7 is opened.

[0034] In order to facilitate the storage of items and provide lighting for the items, in this embodiment, the cabinet 1 is preferably provided with a tray 27, which is positioned above the food storage box 6. The bottom of the tray 27 is provided with a first light 28, and the top of the inner side of the cabinet 1 is provided with a second light 29.

[0035] The working principle and usage process of this invention: The cooler 20 generates cold energy which is discharged from the cooling channel 18 and then passes through the preservation box 6 to preserve the face mask. Before placing the face mask into the preservation box 6, the barcode of the face mask is scanned and identified by the second scanning area 10, thereby recording information such as the shelf life, quantity, brand, type, usage method, and precautions of the preserved face mask. This information is then transmitted to the processor, providing a data basis for face mask expiration reminders and face mask depletion reminders. Users can control the device via touch control panel 15 or via a mobile APP. The system feeds control information back to the processor, which then controls the second cylinder 22 to drive the baffle bar 21 to slide down along the clearance groove 19. Once the limit is released, the servo motor 1107 drives the screw 1103 to rotate, which in turn moves the pusher plate 1101. The pusher plate 1101 precisely pushes the foremost mask on the placement rack 1102 to the drop outlet 12. Then, the second cylinder 22 drives the baffle bar 21 to slide up along the clearance groove 19 to limit the movement of the next mask. Simultaneously, the first cylinder 13 drives the sealing strip 14 to move out of the drop outlet. The opening 12 is opened, allowing the mask to fall into the heating box 5. Then, the first cylinder 13 drives the sealing strip 14 into the opening 12, sealing it. As the mask falls from the opening 12, the first scanning area 8 scans and identifies the mask's barcode. After falling, the mask slides along the material guide 26, moving its bottom towards the heating plate 3 and gradually flattening it. This prevents the mask from falling directly out when the first box door 7 is opened. The heat generated by the heating plate 3 and the barcode identified by the first scanning area 8 are used to achieve this. The system intelligently heats the mask based on its type and expiration date, automatically adjusting the heating temperature and time to suit the different needs of each mask and improve heating efficiency. It automatically heats the mask to a temperature that maximizes absorption and comfort, ensuring the best user experience. Simultaneously, the heat generated by the heating plate 3 heats and defogs the mirror 4. When the heat provided by the heating plate 3 is insufficient, the processor controls the electric heater 25 to start heating, ensuring a certain heating temperature is reached and increasing the heating rate.

[0036] After heating is complete, the heating completion information is displayed on the touch control panel 15. Simultaneously, a push notification for heating completion can be sent via a mobile app, prompting the user to open the first box door 7 and remove the face mask. The user can check the remaining quantity of face masks and the expiration date of each mask via the mobile app or the touch control panel 15. The user can scan the barcode of the removed face mask using the third scanning area 16 to obtain usage instructions and precautions, which are then displayed on the touch control panel 15 or the mobile app, improving user convenience. The number of face masks in the food storage box 6 can be displayed in real-time on the food storage quantity display panel 17, and expiration and depletion reminders can be provided via lights. For example, a flashing yellow light indicates an expired face mask, and a flashing red light indicates a depleted face mask. Expiration and depletion reminders can also be provided via the mobile app.

[0037] Several feeding mechanisms 11 can be evenly arranged horizontally, allowing different types of face masks to be placed on the placement racks 1102 of different feeding mechanisms 11. The processor controls the activation of different feeding mechanisms 11, thereby controlling the feeding of different types of face masks. The system has a high degree of automation and intelligence, and can interact with the user terminal. Custom reminder functions can be set on the user terminal, such as timed usage reminders, heating completion reminders, and face mask quantity reminders, allowing for more personalized use. The user terminal can collect usage data, generate statistical reports and usage trend charts, and display them on the mobile APP, making it convenient for users to intuitively understand their usage habits and preferences, providing more valuable information, helping users optimize their skin care plans, and improving the level of intelligence. Based on the user's face mask usage data and skin care needs, intelligent recommendations can be made on the touch control panel 15 or the mobile APP, providing users with more targeted skin care suggestions and improving user satisfaction.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mirror cabinet integrating food preservation and heating, comprising a cabinet body (1) and a cabinet door (2) hinged to the cabinet body (1), characterized in that: A heating plate (3) is provided in the middle of the cabinet door (2), and a mirror (4) is provided on one side of the heating plate (3). A heating box (5) is provided on the other side of the cabinet door (2). A food storage box (6) is provided on the upper side of the heating box (5). A first door (7) is hinged to the heating box (5). A first scanning area (8) is provided on the first door (7). A second door (9) is hinged to the food storage box (6). A second scanning area (10) is provided on the second door (9). A pushing mechanism (11) is provided inside the food storage box (6). A drop outlet (12) is provided between the food storage box (6) and the heating box (5). A first cylinder (13) is provided on one side of the drop outlet (12). A sealing strip (14) for controlling the opening and closing of the drop outlet (12) is connected to the output end of the first cylinder (13). A touch control panel (15) is provided on the lower side of the mirror (4).

2. The integrated refrigerator with food preservation and heating function according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a processor, and a third scanning area (16) is provided on one side of the touch control panel (15). The feeding mechanism (11), the first scanning area (8), the second scanning area (10), the third scanning area (16) and the touch control panel (15) are all electrically connected to the processor.

3. The integrated refrigerator with preservation and heating function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating box (5) is equipped with a first temperature sensor, and the food preservation box (6) is equipped with a second temperature sensor. Both the first and second temperature sensors are electrically connected to the processor.

4. The integrated refrigerator with food preservation and heating function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The food storage box (6) has a food storage quantity display panel (17) on one side, and the food storage quantity display panel (17) is electrically connected to the processor.

5. The integrated refrigerator with preservation and heating function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (11) includes a feeding plate (1101), a placement rack (1102), a screw (1103), and a guide rod (1104). The screw (1103) is installed in the food storage box (6) through a bearing seat (1105). The guide rod (1104) is installed in the food storage box (6) through a fixing seat (1106). The guide rod (1104) and the screw (1103) are respectively located on both sides of the placement rack (1102). The feeding plate (1101) is located above the placement rack (1102), and one side is slidably connected to the guide rod (1104), while the other side is threadedly connected to the screw (1103). The screw (1103) is connected to a servo motor (1107) that drives its rotation.

6. The integrated food preservation and heating mirror cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The placement rack (1102) is provided with a cooling channel (18) and a clearance channel (19). A cooler (20) is provided below the cooling channel (18), and several of them are evenly arranged. The clearance channel (19) is located on the side of the cooling channel (18) near the second box door (9), and a baffle strip (21) is slidably connected to its inner side. The bottom of the baffle strip (21) is connected to a second cylinder (22) that drives it to rise and fall. Limiting strips (23) are provided on both sides of the top of the placement rack (1102). The second cylinder (22) is electrically connected to the processor.

7. The integrated food preservation and heating mirror cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both the outer side of the screw (1103) and the outer side of the guide rod (1104) are provided with rod covers (24).

8. The integrated refrigerator with food preservation and heating function according to claim 2, characterized in that: Electric heaters (25) are provided on both sides of the interior of the heating box (5), and the electric heaters (25) are electrically connected to the processor.

9. The integrated refrigerator with food preservation and heating function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating box (5) has a material guide platform (26) at the bottom inside, and the material guide platform (26) is inclined downward on the side near the heating plate (3).

10. The integrated refrigerator with food preservation and heating function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet (1) is provided with a tray (27) above the food storage box (6). The bottom of the tray (27) is provided with a first light (28), and the top of the inner side of the cabinet (1) is provided with a second light (29).

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