Pasta machine, control method, control device and computer-readable storage medium thereof

Abstract

This invention discloses a pasta machine and its control method, control device, and computer-readable storage medium. The pasta machine includes a fan configured to blow air onto the prepared pasta. The method includes: detecting the working stage of the pasta machine; determining the airflow of the fan based on the duration of the noodle-extrusion stage when the pasta machine enters the noodle-extrusion stage; and controlling the fan's operation based on the airflow. The control method of this invention, by determining the airflow of the fan based on the duration of the noodle-extrusion stage when the pasta machine enters the noodle-extrusion stage, thereby blowing air onto the prepared pasta, can improve the quality of the pasta and enhance the user's eating experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing technology, and in particular to a control method for a pasta machine, a control device for a pasta machine, a computer-readable storage medium, and a pasta machine. Background Art

[0002] In daily life, pasta machines are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. Pasta machines can be used to make a variety of noodles. Users only need to put flour and liquid into the mixing cup, start the pasta machine, and the dough and noodles can be processed. It is simple, convenient, and saves time and effort.

[0003] Currently, noodle machines often produce noodles that are too wet, soft, and sticky in the initial stages, resulting in a poor eating experience for users. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the first objective of this invention is to provide a control method for a pasta machine, which determines the airflow of a fan based on the duration of the noodle-making process when the machine enters the noodle-making stage, thereby blowing air onto the finished pasta, improving the quality of the pasta and enhancing the user's eating experience.

[0005] The second objective of this invention is to provide a control device for a pasta machine.

[0006] A third objective of this invention is to provide a computer-readable storage medium.

[0007] The fourth objective of this invention is to provide a pasta machine.

[0008] The fifth objective of this invention is to provide a pasta machine.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a pasta machine, comprising: detecting the working stage of the pasta machine; determining the air volume of a fan based on the duration of the noodle-eating stage when the pasta machine enters the noodle-eating stage; and controlling the operation of the fan based on the air volume.

[0010] According to the control method of the pasta machine of the present invention, the working stage of the pasta machine is first detected, then the air volume of the fan is determined according to the duration of the noodle extrusion when the pasta machine enters the noodle extrusion stage, and finally the fan is controlled to work according to the air volume. Thus, this method determines the air volume of the fan according to the duration of the noodle extrusion when the pasta machine enters the noodle extrusion stage, thereby blowing air onto the finished pasta, which can improve the quality of the pasta and enhance the user's eating experience.

[0011] In addition, the control method for the pasta machine according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, determining the air volume of the fan based on the noodle-eating duration includes: when the noodle-eating duration is less than a first preset time, the air volume of the fan is a first preset air volume; when the noodle-eating duration is greater than or equal to the first preset time and less than a second preset time, the air volume of the fan is within a preset air volume range, wherein the first preset time and the second preset time are used to indicate the duration after the noodle machine enters the noodle-eating stage, and the upper limit of the preset air volume range is less than the maximum allowable air volume of the fan; when the noodle-eating duration is greater than or equal to the second preset time, controlling the fan to stop working.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first preset air volume is the maximum allowable air volume of the fan, and the maximum allowable air volume of the fan is positively correlated with the maximum power of the fan.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pasta machine further includes a heating element configured to heat the mixing bowl, wherein when the duration of dough extrusion is less than a second preset time, the control method of the pasta machine further includes: controlling the heating element to heat at a preset power.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, detecting the working stage of a pasta machine includes: when the pasta machine is in the dough proofing stage, controlling the heating element to heat at a first set power according to a first set cycle, and controlling the motor to rotate in a preset rotation direction according to a second set cycle, wherein the preset rotation direction is opposite to the motor rotation direction in the dough output stage.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the pasta machine enters the noodle-making stage, the control method of the pasta machine further includes: acquiring the operating power of the pasta machine; when the operating power is greater than a first preset power threshold, controlling the pasta machine to enter a fault protection state; when the operating power is less than a second preset power threshold and lasts for a third preset time, determining that the pasta machine has completed noodle making; and when the operating power is greater than or equal to the second preset power threshold and less than or equal to the first preset power threshold, controlling the working time of the pasta machine to reach the noodle-making time.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after determining that the pasta machine has finished extruding the pasta, the control method of the pasta machine further includes: controlling the motor to rotate in a preset rotation direction for a fourth preset time, then restoring the motor rotation direction of the extrusion stage, and rotating for a fifth preset time, wherein the preset rotation direction is opposite to the motor rotation direction of the extrusion stage, and so on for a preset number of times, and then controlling the motor to stop working.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, before the pasta machine enters the dough output stage, the control method of the pasta machine further includes: obtaining the weight of the flour to be kneaded and obtaining the water-to-flour ratio; determining a preset value of reference water volume based on the flour weight and the water-to-flour ratio, and controlling the pasta machine to knead the flour to be kneaded based on the preset value of reference water volume; after kneading is completed, controlling the pasta machine to enter the proofing stage; and when the proofing stage lasts for a sixth preset time, controlling the pasta machine to enter the dough output stage.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, before determining the preset value of reference water amount based on the flour weight and water-to-flour ratio, the control method of the pasta machine further includes: when it is determined that the flour weight is not within the preset weight range, controlling the pasta machine to issue an alarm reminder.

[0020] To achieve the above objectives, a second aspect of the present invention provides a control device for a pasta machine. The pasta machine includes a fan configured to blow air onto the finished pasta. The device includes: a detection module for detecting the working stage of the pasta machine; a determination module for determining the airflow of the fan based on the duration of the noodle-eating stage when the pasta machine enters the noodle-eating stage; and a control module for controlling the operation of the fan based on the airflow.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control device for a pasta machine detects the working stage of the pasta machine through a detection module, determines the airflow of the fan based on the duration of the noodle-extrusion stage through a determination module, and controls the fan operation based on the airflow through a control module. Therefore, this device determines the airflow of the fan based on the duration of the noodle-extrusion stage when the pasta machine enters the noodle-extrusion stage, thereby blowing air onto the finished pasta, improving the quality of the pasta and enhancing the user's eating experience.

[0022] To achieve the above objectives, a third aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for a pasta machine, which, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described control method for the pasta machine.

[0023] According to the computer-readable storage medium of the present invention, by executing the above-described control method for a pasta machine, the quality of pasta can be improved and the user's eating experience enhanced.

[0024] To achieve the above objectives, a fourth aspect of the present invention provides a pasta machine, comprising: a memory, a processor, and a control program for the pasta machine stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the control program for the pasta machine, it implements the above-described control method for the pasta machine.

[0025] According to the present invention, by executing the above-described control method for the pasta machine, the quality of noodles can be improved and the user's eating experience can be enhanced.

[0026] To achieve the above objectives, a fifth aspect of the present invention provides a pasta machine, comprising: a dough extrusion mechanism including a dough extrusion cylinder and a dough extrusion screw; a drive mechanism including a motor for driving the dough extrusion screw to rotate; a main unit connected to the drive mechanism for driving the motor to drive the dough extrusion screw to rotate, thereby extruding dough from the dough extrusion cylinder through an outlet hole; a fan disposed within the main unit for blowing air onto the extruded pasta; and the main unit is further configured to, when determining that the pasta machine has entered the dough extrusion stage, determine the airflow of the fan based on the dough extrusion time, and control the fan operation based on the airflow.

[0027] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the noodle machine includes an extrusion mechanism comprising an extrusion cylinder and an extrusion screw, and a drive mechanism comprising a motor that drives the extrusion screw to rotate. The main unit is connected to the drive mechanism and is used to drive the motor to rotate the extrusion screw, thereby extruding the dough in the extrusion cylinder through the outlet holes. A fan installed in the main unit is used to blow air onto the extruded dough. When the main unit determines that the noodle machine has entered the noodle extrusion stage, it determines the air volume of the fan according to the noodle extrusion time and controls the fan operation according to the air volume, which can improve the quality of the noodles and enhance the user's eating experience.

[0028] In addition, the pasta machine according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0029] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pasta machine further includes: a dough mixing mechanism, which includes a mixing bowl and a mixing blade, and a dough inlet is provided between the mixing bowl and the extrusion cylinder; a motor, which is also used to drive the mixing blade to rotate; and a main unit, which is also used to determine that the pasta machine is in the dough mixing stage, control the motor to run in a first direction to drive the mixing blade to rotate for dough mixing, and drive the extrusion screw to rotate to push the dough flakes at the dough inlet into the mixing bowl.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pasta machine further includes: a heating element disposed below the mixing bowl; the heating element is connected to the main unit, and the main unit is used to control the heating element to heat the mixing bowl.

[0031] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 A flowchart of a control method for a pasta machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a pasta machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating a control method for a pasta machine according to a specific example of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a block diagram of the control device for a pasta machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a block diagram of a pasta machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a block diagram of a pasta machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0039] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, outlines the control method, control device, computer-readable storage medium, and pasta machine of the present invention.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pasta machine is as follows: Figure 2 As shown, it includes a feeding port 11, a water tank 12, a motor 13, a heating element 14, and a fan 15. Flour is added to the mixing bowl of the pasta machine through the feeding port 11, and water in the water tank 14 is automatically injected into the mixing bowl by a water pump, thereby making pasta.

[0041] Specifically, the pasta machine connects to an external electronic scale via Bluetooth or other means. After weighing the flour on the scale, the user presses the confirmation button on the scale to send a command to the pasta machine. The weighed flour is then added to the mixing bowl of the pasta machine through the feeding port 11, and the lid is closed. The user selects a function and starts the program using the menu buttons on the touch panel of the pasta machine. The pasta machine runs automatically and has an automatic water-adding function. After the user triggers the program via the menu button, the water pump is started. Water enters the water pump from the water tank 12 through the water pipe, and then flows into the mixing bowl through the water pipe. The motor 13 then drives the mixing blades and screw. The mixing blades mix the flour and water (or other liquids) into dough flakes, performing the kneading process. The heating element 14 is located directly below the mixing bowl and provides a proofing function. Finally, the proofed dough is extruded and shaped by the extrusion screw, meeting the requirements for pasta production. When the noodle machine is producing noodles, an air vent is located below the noodle outlet on the main unit. Fan 15 exhausts air through this vent, blowing air onto the falling noodles after production, thus reducing the moisture content and improving the quality of the noodles. Additionally, when the heating element 14 heats up, the temperature around the fan 15 increases, allowing the fan to blow hot air onto the falling noodles, further enhancing the drying effect. Furthermore, during the dough's proofing process in the mixing bowl, the heating element 14 also raises the temperature, resulting in a better proofing effect and ultimately improving the quality of the produced noodles.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a control method for a pasta machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the control method of the pasta machine in this embodiment of the invention may include the following steps:

[0044] S1, the working stage of the pasta machine.

[0045] S2, when the pasta machine enters the dough extrusion stage, determines the fan's airflow based on the dough extrusion duration.

[0046] S3 controls the fan's operation based on the airflow.

[0047] Specifically, in the practical application of pasta machines, the noodles are not eaten immediately after forming, or they are not always made during mealtimes. This raises the issue of noodle storage. Since the main ingredient of noodles is starch, which has high viscosity when mixed with water and is difficult to separate, and even gelatinizes in hot water, it's necessary to reduce the surface moisture content of the noodles during storage to prevent them from sticking together. This is especially important during the noodle-making process, as the noodles in the initial stage of extrusion have a higher moisture content, making them soft and sticky. Therefore, to reduce surface moisture, prevent sticking, and improve noodle quality, the current operating stage of the pasta machine can be monitored. These stages include kneading, resting, and extrusion. The motor operating power differs at each stage, and this power can be used to determine the current operating stage. When the machine enters the extrusion stage, the water content of the noodles varies at different stages, so the fan airflow can be adjusted based on the extrusion duration. For example, in the early stages of noodle extrusion in a noodle machine, the noodles have a higher moisture content, so the fan's airflow can be increased. In the later stages, as moisture evaporates and the noodles have a lower moisture content, the fan's airflow can be reduced. It's worth noting that the extrusion duration can be adjusted based on the type or weight of the noodles. For instance, a shorter extrusion duration is used when the weight of noodles in the mixing bowl is small, and a longer duration is used when the weight is large. Therefore, controlling the fan's operation by adjusting the extrusion duration improves the quality of the noodles and enhances the user's eating experience.

[0048] The specific workflow of the control method for the pasta machine of the present invention is described in detail below.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present invention, determining the airflow of the fan based on the noodle-eating duration includes: when the noodle-eating duration is less than a first preset time, the fan's airflow is a first preset airflow; when the noodle-eating duration is greater than or equal to the first preset time and less than a second preset time, the fan's airflow is within a preset airflow range, wherein the first preset time and the second preset time are used to indicate the duration after the noodle machine enters the noodle-eating stage, and the upper limit of the preset airflow range is less than the fan's maximum allowable airflow; when the noodle-eating duration is greater than or equal to the second preset time, controlling the fan to stop working. The first preset time and the second preset time can be determined according to actual conditions; for example, the first preset time can be 10 minutes, and the second preset time can be 20 minutes. The first preset airflow is the fan's maximum allowable airflow, and the fan's maximum allowable airflow is positively correlated with the fan's maximum power.

[0050] Specifically, during the noodle-making machine's noodle-extrusion stage, to more efficiently dehumidify and dry the formed noodles, the fan's airflow can be determined based on the noodle-extrusion duration. Different noodle-extrusion durations correspond to different fan airflow volumes to maximize dehumidification and drying of the noodles during their descent. When the noodle-extrusion machine is discharging noodles, the duration is recorded. When the noodle-extrusion duration is less than a first preset time, for example, less than 10 minutes, the fan's airflow can be controlled to the first preset airflow, meaning the fan is controlled to blow air onto the noodles during their descent at its maximum allowable (100%) airflow, thus preventing the noodles from sticking together at the beginning. When the fan's airflow is controlled at its maximum allowable airflow, the maximum allowable airflow is positively correlated with the fan's maximum power; that is, the higher the fan's maximum power, the higher the maximum allowable airflow, and vice versa. When the noodle-eating duration is greater than or equal to a first preset time and less than a second preset time (e.g., 10 minutes or more but less than 20 minutes), the airflow can be appropriately reduced as moisture evaporates from the noodles to prevent them from drying out and cracking. The fan's output can be controlled within a preset range; for example, the output can be controlled to 50% of the maximum output to blow air onto the noodles during their descent. When the noodle-eating duration is greater than or equal to the second preset time (e.g., more than 20 minutes), the moisture content in the noodles is low, and the fan can be stopped, eliminating the need for further airflow as the noodles have reached a suitable state. Therefore, determining the fan's output based on the noodle-eating duration improves noodle quality and enhances the user's eating experience.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pasta machine further includes a heating element configured to heat the mixing bowl. When the dough-making time is less than a second preset time, the control method of the pasta machine further includes controlling the heating element to heat at a preset power. The preset power can be determined according to actual conditions.

[0052] Specifically, to further improve the efficiency of the fan in drying noodles, the noodle machine may also include a heating element. The heating element can heat the mixing bowl, and when the noodle-making time is less than a second preset time, such as less than 20 minutes, i.e. during the fan operation phase, the heating element can be controlled to heat at a preset power, for example, controlling the heating element to heat at 30W. When the heating element is heating, the temperature around the fan will increase, thereby heating the air blown by the fan. Thus, the fan uses hot air to dehumidify and dry the noodles, preventing them from sticking together and affecting the user's consumption.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present invention, detecting the working stage of a pasta machine includes: when the pasta machine is in the dough-proofing stage, controlling the heating element to heat at a first set power according to a first set cycle, and controlling the motor to rotate in a preset rotation direction according to a second set cycle, wherein the preset rotation direction is opposite to the motor rotation direction in the dough-dispensing stage. The first and second set cycles can be determined according to actual conditions; for example, the first set cycle can be 10 seconds and the second set cycle can be 20 seconds. The first set power can be determined according to actual conditions; for example, it can be 30W.

[0054] Specifically, the operation of the pasta machine is monitored, including the kneading stage, the proofing stage, and the extrusion stage. When the machine is detected to be in the proofing stage, since the proofing process is similar to yeast fermentation, to prevent the dough from collapsing due to temperature expansion and contraction, which would affect the proofing effect, the proofing process is best carried out under suitable temperature conditions, generally maintaining the dough temperature between 30-35 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the heating element can be controlled to heat at a first set cycle and at a first set power interval. For example, the heating element can be controlled to heat at 30W every 10 seconds, thus improving the proofing effect and further enhancing the extrusion effect. Additionally, the motor can be controlled to rotate in a preset direction according to a second set cycle, for example, controlling the motor to rotate counterclockwise every 20 seconds, ensuring more even heat distribution during dough heating. It should be noted that during the extrusion stage, the motor rotates clockwise to extrude the noodles, while during the kneading and proofing stages, the motor rotates counterclockwise to tumble the dough within the mixing bowl.

[0055] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the pasta machine enters the noodle-producing stage, the control method of the pasta machine further includes: acquiring the operating power of the pasta machine; controlling the pasta machine to enter a fault protection state when the operating power is greater than a first preset power threshold; determining that the pasta machine has completed noodle producing when the operating power is less than a second preset power threshold and continues for a third preset time; and controlling the pasta machine to reach the noodle-producing time when the operating power is greater than or equal to the second preset power threshold and less than or equal to the first preset power threshold. The first preset power threshold and the second preset power threshold can be determined according to actual conditions; for example, the first preset power threshold can be 350W and the second preset power threshold can be 100W. The third preset time can be determined according to actual conditions; for example, the third preset time can be 30 seconds.

[0056] Specifically, when the pasta machine enters the noodle-eating stage, its operating power can be continuously monitored. The operating power refers to the input power of the pasta machine, i.e., the power of the entire machine during operation, generally the motor power. Therefore, the operating power can be obtained by detecting the motor power. When the operating power exceeds a first preset power threshold, for example, when the operating power exceeds 350W, the operating power is too high. This may be due to impurities or other reasons causing motor stall, resulting in a sharp increase in motor power during rotation. To prevent damage to the pasta machine, it can be controlled to enter a fault protection state for safety protection and improved reliability. When the operating power is less than a second preset power threshold and persists for a third preset time, for example, when the operating power is less than 100W and continues for more than 30 seconds, it indicates that the pasta machine has finished extruding and is in an idling state. At this time, the machine can be controlled to return to standby mode. When the operating power is greater than or equal to the second preset power threshold and less than or equal to the first preset power threshold, for example, when the operating power of the pasta machine is greater than or equal to 100W and less than or equal to 350W, the pasta machine will continue to produce noodles until the countdown of the menu-set time reaches 0. The menu-set time is typically set to 15 to 50 minutes.

[0057] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after determining that the dough extrusion of the pasta machine is complete, the control method of the pasta machine further includes: controlling the motor to rotate in a preset rotation direction for a fourth preset time, then restoring the motor rotation direction of the dough extrusion stage, and rotating for a fifth preset time, wherein the preset rotation direction is opposite to the motor rotation direction of the dough extrusion stage, and repeating this cycle a preset number of times, and then controlling the motor to stop working. The fourth and fifth preset times can be determined according to actual conditions, and the preset number of times can be determined according to actual conditions, for example, the preset number of times is twice.

[0058] Specifically, after the dough-making machine finishes extruding, the motor is connected to an extrusion screw, which is used to stir the flour. After the flour is stirred, a small amount of flour may remain on the extrusion screw. Therefore, the motor can be controlled to rotate in a preset direction for a fourth preset time. For example, the motor can be controlled to rotate in the opposite direction for 30 seconds to remove the flour from the extrusion screw, making the dough-making machine cleaner and more convenient for the user's next use. After controlling the motor to rotate in the preset direction for the fourth preset time, the motor can be controlled to rotate in the opposite direction for a fifth preset time, that is, to restore the motor rotation direction of the dough-extruding stage. For example, the motor can be controlled to rotate forward for 20 seconds to extrude and shape the dough again. After multiple forward and reverse rotations, such as after two forward and reverse rotations, the flour on the extrusion screw will be completely removed, and the motor can then be controlled to stop working.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present invention, before the pasta machine enters the dough output stage, the control method of the pasta machine further includes: obtaining the weight of the flour to be kneaded and obtaining the water-to-flour ratio; determining a preset reference water amount based on the flour weight and water-to-flour ratio, and controlling the pasta machine to knead the flour to be kneaded according to the preset reference water amount; after kneading is completed, controlling the pasta machine to enter the proofing stage; and controlling the pasta machine to enter the dough output stage when the proofing stage lasts for a sixth preset time. The sixth preset time can be determined according to actual conditions; for example, the sixth preset time can be 3-20 minutes.

[0060] Specifically, before the pasta machine enters the dough-making stage, the weight of the flour to be kneaded is first obtained through a flour detection component. For example, the flour weight can be measured using a Bluetooth scale and sent to the pasta machine via Bluetooth. After the pasta machine obtains the flour weight, it can determine a preset reference water amount based on the water-to-flour ratio. This preset reference water amount equals the flour weight multiplied by the water-to-flour ratio. The water-to-flour ratio is generally set between 30% and 60%, with different ratios corresponding to different types of noodles. The water-to-flour ratio can be selected based on the user's choice; for example, 35% for chewy noodles and 50% for regular noodles. Alternatively, the preset reference water amount can also be obtained based on the correspondence between flour weight and preset water amount. For example, a preset table can be used to select the reference water amount, directly setting the correspondence between flour weight and preset water amount, thus determining the preset reference water amount based on the flour weight and the corresponding relationship. After determining the preset reference water volume, the water pump can be controlled to pump water. That is, the water pump draws water according to the preset reference water volume, and the motor simultaneously performs the kneading and stirring work. When the kneading process reaches the set time (the kneading time is generally 3-20 minutes), for example, after kneading for three minutes, the pasta machine is finished kneading and can be controlled to enter the proofing stage. After the proofing stage lasts for the sixth preset time, for example, after proofing for 4 minutes (proofing allows the proteins in the dough to restore their proper spatial configuration, improving the dough's elasticity and extensibility. When a more chewy noodle is needed, the proofing time can be longer, for example, proofing for 8 minutes can make the noodles more resilient and less prone to breaking), the pasta machine can be controlled to enter the noodle output stage.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present invention, before determining the preset reference water amount based on the flour weight and water-to-flour ratio, the control method of the pasta machine further includes: when it is determined that the flour weight is not within the preset weight range, controlling the pasta machine to issue an alarm reminder. The preset weight range can be determined according to actual conditions, for example, a preset weight range of 200g-800g.

[0062] Specifically, after weighing the flour using a Bluetooth scale, if the obtained flour weight is outside the preset range—for example, less than 200g or more than 800g—the pasta machine can issue an alarm to remind the user that there is too little or too much flour. For instance, if the flour weight is less than 200g, an alarm can be issued indicating that the flour is too low, prompting the user to add more flour; if the flour weight is more than 800g, an alarm can be issued indicating that the flour is too high, prompting the user to reduce the amount of flour.

[0063] The following is combined Figure 3 The control method of the present invention will be described below.

[0064] As a specific example, the control method of the pasta machine of the present invention may include the following steps:

[0065] S101, Get the weight of the flour to be kneaded.

[0066] S102, determine whether the weight of the flour is within the preset weight range. If yes, proceed to step S103; if no, proceed to step S119.

[0067] S103, determine the preset reference water amount based on the flour weight and water-to-flour ratio, or determine the preset reference water amount based on the correspondence between the flour weight and the preset water amount.

[0068] S104 controls the pasta machine to knead the flour to be kneaded according to the preset reference water value, and enters the proofing stage after kneading is completed.

[0069] S105, control the heating element to heat at a first set power according to a first set cycle, and control the motor to rotate in a preset rotation direction according to a second set cycle.

[0070] S106, after the dough resting stage lasts for the second preset time, the dough output stage begins, and the operating power of the pasta machine is detected.

[0071] S107, Determine whether the operating power is greater than the first preset power threshold. If yes, proceed to step S108; if no, proceed to step S109.

[0072] S108 controls the pasta machine to enter fault protection mode.

[0073] S109, determine whether the operating power is less than the second preset power threshold and continues for a third preset time. If yes, proceed to step S110; if no, proceed to step S111.

[0074] S110, the pasta machine has finished producing the noodles.

[0075] S111, determine whether the operating power is greater than or equal to the second preset power threshold and less than or equal to the first preset power threshold. If yes, proceed to step S112; if no, proceed to step S106.

[0076] S112 controls the working time of the pasta machine to reach the dough production time.

[0077] S113, determine whether the duration of the surface exposure is less than the first preset time. If yes, proceed to step S114; if no, proceed to step S115.

[0078] S114 controls the fan's airflow to the fan's maximum allowable airflow and controls the heating element to heat at a preset power.

[0079] S115, determine whether the duration of the surface is greater than or equal to the first preset time and less than the second preset time. If yes, proceed to step S116; if no, proceed to step S117.

[0080] S116 controls the fan's airflow within a preset airflow range and controls the heating element to heat at a preset power. The upper limit of the preset airflow range is less than the fan's maximum allowable airflow.

[0081] S117, determine whether the duration of the surface is greater than or equal to the second preset time. If yes, proceed to step S118; if no, proceed to step S112.

[0082] S118 controls the fan to stop working.

[0083] S119, the control of the pasta machine issues an alarm reminder and proceeds to step S101.

[0084] In summary, the control method for a pasta machine according to an embodiment of the present invention first detects the working stage of the pasta machine, then determines the airflow of the fan based on the duration of the noodle-extrusion stage when the pasta machine enters the noodle-extrusion stage, and finally controls the fan operation based on the airflow. Therefore, this method determines the airflow of the fan based on the duration of the noodle-extrusion stage when the pasta machine enters the noodle-extrusion stage, thereby blowing air onto the finished pasta, which can improve the quality of the pasta and enhance the user's eating experience.

[0085] Corresponding to the above embodiments, the present invention also proposes a control device for a pasta machine.

[0086] like Figure 4 As shown, the control device 100 for the pasta machine proposed in this embodiment of the invention includes: a detection module 110, a determination module 120, and a control module 130.

[0087] The detection module 110 is used to detect the working stage of the pasta machine. The determination module 120 is used to determine the air volume of the fan based on the duration of the noodle extrusion stage. The control module 130 is used to control the operation of the fan based on the air volume.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the determining module 120 determines the air volume of the fan based on the noodle-making duration, specifically configured to: when the noodle-making duration is less than a first preset time, the air volume of the fan is a first preset air volume; when the noodle-making duration is greater than or equal to the first preset time and less than a second preset time, the air volume of the fan is within the preset air volume range, wherein the first preset time and the second preset time are used to indicate the duration after the noodle machine enters the noodle-making stage, and the upper limit of the preset air volume range is less than the maximum allowable air volume of the fan; when the noodle-making duration is greater than or equal to the second preset time, the fan is controlled to stop working.

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first preset air volume is the maximum allowable air volume of the fan, and the maximum allowable air volume of the fan is positively correlated with the maximum power of the fan.

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pasta machine further includes a heating element configured to heat the mixing bowl, wherein the control module 130 is further configured to control the heating element to heat at a preset power when the pasta production time is less than a second preset time.

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the detection module 110 detects the working stage of the pasta machine, and the control module 130 is further configured to: when the pasta machine is in the dough proofing stage, control the heating tube to heat at a first set power according to a first set cycle, and control the motor to rotate in a preset rotation direction according to a second set cycle, wherein the preset rotation direction is opposite to the motor rotation direction in the dough output stage.

[0092] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control module 130 is further configured to: acquire the operating power of the pasta machine when the pasta machine enters the noodle-making stage; control the pasta machine to enter a fault protection state when the operating power is greater than a first preset power threshold; determine that the pasta machine has completed noodle making when the operating power is less than a second preset power threshold and continues for a third preset time; and control the pasta machine to reach the noodle-making time when the operating power is greater than or equal to the second preset power threshold and less than or equal to the first preset power threshold.

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control module 130 is further configured to: after determining that the dough extrusion of the pasta machine is completed, control the motor to rotate in a preset rotation direction for a fourth preset time, then restore the motor rotation direction of the dough extrusion stage, and rotate for a fifth preset time, wherein the preset rotation direction is opposite to the motor rotation direction of the dough extrusion stage, and after such a cycle is repeated a preset number of times, control the motor to stop working.

[0094] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control module 130 is further configured to: obtain the weight of the flour to be kneaded and the water-to-flour ratio before the pasta machine enters the dough output stage; determine a preset value of reference water volume based on the flour weight and the water-to-flour ratio, and control the pasta machine to knead the flour to be kneaded based on the preset value of reference water volume; control the pasta machine to enter the dough resting stage after the kneading is completed; and control the pasta machine to enter the dough output stage when the dough resting stage lasts for a sixth preset time.

[0095] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control module 130 is further configured to: before determining the preset value of reference water amount based on the flour weight and water-to-flour ratio, if it is determined that the flour weight is not within the preset weight range, control the pasta machine to issue an alarm reminder.

[0096] It should be noted that for details not disclosed in the control device of the pasta machine in this embodiment of the invention, please refer to the details disclosed in the control method of the pasta machine in this embodiment of the invention, which will not be repeated here.

[0097] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control device for a pasta machine detects the working stage of the pasta machine through a detection module, determines the airflow of the fan based on the duration of the noodle-extrusion stage through a determination module, and controls the fan operation based on the airflow through a control module. Therefore, this device determines the airflow of the fan based on the duration of the noodle-extrusion stage when the pasta machine enters the noodle-extrusion stage, thereby blowing air onto the finished pasta, improving the quality of the pasta and enhancing the user's eating experience.

[0098] Corresponding to the above embodiments, the present invention also proposes a computer-readable storage medium.

[0099] The computer-readable storage medium of this invention stores a control program for a pasta machine, which, when executed by a processor, implements the aforementioned control method for the pasta machine.

[0100] According to the computer-readable storage medium of the present invention, by executing the above-described control method for a pasta machine, the quality of pasta can be improved and the user's eating experience enhanced.

[0101] Corresponding to the above embodiments, the present invention also proposes a pasta machine.

[0102] like Figure 5 As shown, the pasta machine 200 of this embodiment may include: a memory 210, a processor 220, and a control program for the pasta machine stored in the memory 210 and executable on the processor 220. When the processor 220 executes the control program for the pasta machine, it implements the above-described control method for the pasta machine.

[0103] According to the present invention, by executing the above-described control method for the pasta machine, the quality of pasta can be improved and the user's eating experience can be enhanced.

[0104] Corresponding to the above embodiments, the present invention also proposes a pasta machine.

[0105] like Figure 6 As shown, the pasta machine of this embodiment may include: a dough extrusion mechanism 10, a drive mechanism 20, a main unit 30, and a fan 15.

[0106] The extrusion mechanism 10 includes an extrusion cylinder and an extrusion screw. The drive mechanism 20 includes a motor, which drives the extrusion screw to rotate. The main unit 30 is connected to the drive mechanism 20 and drives the motor to rotate the extrusion screw, extruding the dough in the extrusion cylinder through the outlet holes. A fan 15 is installed in the main unit 30 and blows air on the extruded dough. The main unit 30 is also used to determine the air volume of the fan 15 according to the extrusion time when the dough machine enters the dough extrusion stage, and to control the operation of the fan 15 according to the air volume.

[0107] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pasta machine further includes: a dough mixing mechanism, which includes a mixing bowl and a mixing blade, and a dough inlet is provided between the mixing bowl and the extrusion cylinder; the motor is also used to drive the mixing blade to rotate; the main unit 30 is also used to determine that the pasta machine is in the dough mixing stage, control the motor to run in a first direction to drive the mixing blade to rotate to perform dough mixing, and drive the extrusion screw to rotate to push the dough flakes at the dough inlet into the mixing bowl.

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pasta machine further includes: a heating element disposed below the mixing bowl; the heating element is connected to the main unit 30, and the main unit 30 is used to control the heating element to heat the mixing bowl.

[0109] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the host 30 determines the air volume of the fan 15 based on the noodle-making duration, specifically: when the noodle-making duration is less than a first preset time, the air volume of the fan 15 is a first preset air volume; when the noodle-making duration is greater than or equal to the first preset time and less than a second preset time, the air volume of the fan 15 is within a preset air volume range, wherein the first preset time and the second preset time are used to indicate the duration after the noodle machine enters the noodle-making stage, and the upper limit of the preset air volume range is less than the maximum allowable air volume of the fan; when the noodle-making duration is greater than or equal to the second preset time, the fan 15 is controlled to stop working.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first preset air volume is the maximum allowable air volume of the fan 15, and the maximum allowable air volume of the fan 15 is positively correlated with the maximum power of the fan.

[0111] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the host 30 is further configured to control the heating element to heat at a preset power when the surface exposure time is less than a second preset time.

[0112] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the host 30 detects the working stage of the pasta machine, specifically for: when the pasta machine is in the dough proofing stage, controlling the heating tube to heat at a first set power according to a first set cycle, and controlling the motor to rotate in a preset rotation direction according to a second set cycle, wherein the preset rotation direction is opposite to the motor rotation direction in the dough output stage.

[0113] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the host 30 determines that the pasta machine has entered the noodle-making stage, it is further configured to: acquire the operating power of the pasta machine; control the pasta machine to enter a fault protection state when the operating power is greater than a first preset power threshold; determine that the pasta machine has completed noodle making when the operating power is less than a second preset power threshold and continues for a third preset time; and control the pasta machine to reach the noodle-making time when the operating power is greater than or equal to the second preset power threshold and less than or equal to the first preset power threshold.

[0114] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after determining that the dough extrusion of the pasta machine is completed, the host 30 is further configured to: control the motor to rotate in a preset rotation direction for a fourth preset time, then restore the motor rotation direction of the dough extrusion stage, and rotate for a fifth preset time, wherein the preset rotation direction is opposite to the motor rotation direction of the dough extrusion stage, and after such a cycle is repeated a preset number of times, control the motor to stop working.

[0115] According to one embodiment of the present invention, before the pasta machine enters the dough output stage, the host 30 is further configured to: obtain the weight of the flour to be kneaded and obtain the water-to-flour ratio; determine a preset value of reference water amount based on the flour weight and water-to-flour ratio, and control the pasta machine to knead the flour to be kneaded based on the preset value of reference water amount; after kneading is completed, control the pasta machine to enter the proofing stage; and when the proofing stage lasts for a sixth preset time, control the pasta machine to enter the dough output stage.

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the host 30 is further configured to: before determining the preset value of reference water amount based on the flour weight and water-to-flour ratio, if it is determined that the flour weight is not within the preset weight range, control the pasta machine to issue an alarm reminder.

[0117] It should be noted that for details not disclosed in the pasta machine of this embodiment, please refer to the details disclosed in the control method of the pasta machine of this embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0118] It should be noted that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include: an electrical connection having one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Alternatively, the computer-readable medium may be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0119] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented in software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0120] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0121] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0122] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0123] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a pasta machine, characterized in that, The pasta machine includes a fan configured to blow air onto the finished pasta, and the method includes: The working stage of the pasta machine is detected; When the pasta machine enters the dough extrusion stage, the airflow of the fan is determined based on the dough extrusion duration; The fan is controlled to operate based on the air output volume; Determining the airflow of the fan based on the duration of the airflow includes: When the duration of the airflow is less than a first preset time, the airflow of the fan is the first preset airflow. When the noodle-eating duration is greater than or equal to the first preset time and less than the second preset time, the air volume of the fan is within the preset air volume range, wherein the first preset time and the second preset time are used to indicate the duration after the noodle machine enters the noodle-eating stage, and the upper limit of the preset air volume range is less than the maximum allowable air volume of the fan. When the duration of the outflow is greater than or equal to the second preset time, the fan is controlled to stop working.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first preset air volume is the maximum allowable air volume of the fan, and the maximum allowable air volume of the fan is positively correlated with the maximum power of the fan.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pasta machine further includes a heating element configured to heat the mixing bowl, wherein when the dough extrusion duration is less than the second preset time, the method further includes: The heating element is controlled to heat at a preset power.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection of the working stages of the pasta machine includes: When the pasta machine is in the dough proofing stage, the heating element is controlled to heat at a first set power according to a first set cycle, and the motor is controlled to rotate in a preset rotation direction according to a second set cycle, wherein the preset rotation direction is opposite to the motor rotation direction in the dough output stage.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the pasta machine enters the dough-producing stage, the method further includes: Obtain the operating power of the pasta machine; When the operating power exceeds a first preset power threshold, the pasta machine is controlled to enter a fault protection state. When the operating power is less than the second preset power threshold and continues for a third preset time, it is determined that the noodle machine has finished producing noodles; When the operating power is greater than or equal to the second preset power threshold and less than or equal to the first preset power threshold, the working time of the pasta machine is controlled to reach the noodle-making time.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, After confirming that the pasta machine has finished producing dough, the method further includes: After the motor rotates in the preset direction for a fourth preset time, it resumes the rotation direction of the motor in the noodle-making stage and rotates for a fifth preset time, wherein the preset rotation direction is opposite to the rotation direction of the motor in the noodle-making stage. After repeating this cycle a preset number of times, the motor is controlled to stop working.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before the pasta machine enters the dough output stage, the method further includes: Obtain the weight of the flour to be kneaded and the water-to-flour ratio; A reference water quantity preset value is determined based on the flour weight and the water-to-flour ratio, and the pasta machine is controlled to knead the flour to be kneaded based on the reference water quantity preset value. After the dough is kneaded, the pasta machine is controlled to enter the proofing stage; When the dough resting stage lasts for a sixth preset time, the pasta machine is controlled to enter the dough output stage.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, Before determining the preset reference water content based on the flour weight and the water-to-flour ratio, the method further includes: If the weight of the flour is determined to be outside the preset weight range, the pasta machine will issue an alarm.

9. A control device for a pasta machine, characterized in that, The pasta machine includes a fan configured to blow air onto the finished pasta, and the device includes: The detection module is used to detect the working stage of the pasta machine; A determining module is used to determine the air volume of the fan based on the duration of the noodle-making process when the noodle machine enters the noodle-making stage. The control module is used to control the operation of the fan according to the air volume.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, It stores a control program for a pasta machine, which, when executed by a processor, implements the control method for a pasta machine according to any one of claims 1-6.

11. A pasta machine, characterized in that, The system includes a memory, a processor, and a control program for a pasta machine stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the control program for the pasta machine, it implements the control method for the pasta machine according to any one of claims 1-8.

12. A pasta machine, characterized in that, include: An extrusion mechanism, comprising an extrusion cylinder and an extrusion screw; The drive mechanism includes a motor, which drives the extrusion screw to rotate. The host is connected to the drive mechanism. The host is used to drive the motor to rotate the extrusion screw and extrude the dough inside the extrusion cylinder through the outlet holes. A fan installed inside the main unit is used to blow air onto the extruded pasta. The host is also used to determine the air volume of the fan based on the noodle-making time when the noodle machine enters the noodle-making stage, and to control the operation of the fan based on the air volume.

13. The pasta machine according to claim 12, characterized in that, Also includes: A dough mixing mechanism, comprising a mixing bowl and a mixing blade, wherein a dough inlet is provided between the mixing bowl and the extrusion cylinder; The motor is also used to drive the stirring blade to rotate; The host is also used to determine that the pasta machine is in the dough kneading stage, control the motor to run in a first direction to drive the mixing blade to rotate for kneading, and drive the extrusion screw to rotate to push the dough flakes at the dough inlet into the mixing tank.

14. The pasta machine according to claim 12, characterized in that, Also includes: Heating element located below the mixing tank; The heating element is connected to the main unit, which controls the heating element to heat the mixing tank.

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