Household intelligent traditional Chinese medicine decocting machine and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a household intelligent traditional Chinese medicine decocting machine which has the capability of being connected with mobile equipment through a wireless communication module and a mobile application program (APP) matched with the household intelligent traditional Chinese medicine decocting machine. The machine aims at simplifying the traditional Chinese medicine decocting process and providing an intelligent and automatic solution. A user can remotely set the decocting parameters through a mobile phone application program, monitor the decocting state and adjust the decocting parameters in real time. The machine integrates a temperature control system, a timer and an automatic heat preservation function, and is provided with a filter basket or filter paper for placing traditional Chinese medicinal materials. The wireless communication module enables the machine to receive commands from a mobile phone, and remote control is achieved. And in the aspect of security, the system comprises identity verification and data encryption functions, so that the security and privacy of user operation are guaranteed. The invention provides a convenient, efficient and safe household traditional Chinese medicine decocting solution, which is particularly suitable for people in modern busy life pace.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine based on artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technology. The machine combines mechatronics, wireless communication and mobile application control technology, aiming to provide an automated and intelligent Chinese medicine decoction solution. Background Art

[0002] The traditional decoction process of Chinese medicine usually requires manual operation and monitoring, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also difficult to accurately control the decoction temperature and time, affecting the efficacy of Chinese medicine. With the accelerated pace of life, the traditional decoction method can no longer meet the needs of modern families. In addition, for individuals with physical disabilities or busy schedules, the inability to monitor the decoction process in real time may lead to problems such as improper decoction of Chinese medicine or forgetting to turn off the fire.

[0003] At present, there are also electric cookers that can automatically decoct medicine, and their principles are similar to those of electric rice cookers. For example, the public document with the announcement number CN209500285U, the publication date of October 18, 2019, and the patent name of "A Chinese medicine decoction pot, Chinese medicine decoction temperature control component and Chinese medicine decoction device", discloses that the pot handle of the Chinese medicine decoction pot is set on one side of the decoction pot body, and the pot body handle is connected to the decoction pot body by ceramic firing integrated molding; the pot cover is set on the upper side of the decoction pot body; the pot cover handle is set on the upper side of the pot cover, and the pot cover handle is fixedly connected to the pot cover by bolts. The Chinese medicine decoction temperature control component includes a control panel, a thermal insulation layer, a heat insulation protection plate, a tray, a main control circuit board, a coil disk and a microcrystalline glass panel. The Chinese medicine decoction device includes a Chinese medicine decoction pot and a Chinese medicine decoction temperature control component. The thermal insulation layer is a truncated cone cylindrical structure, and the thermal insulation layer and the decoction pot body are a matable separation structure.

[0004] Although similar electric cookers can complete the process of decocting Chinese medicine by themselves, they lack overall intelligent control functions, are not compatible with smart home systems, and the user experience is average. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present invention addresses the shortcomings of existing household medicine decocting machines and designs a novel household small-sized intelligent Chinese medicine decocting machine which meets special decocting needs and has relevant personalized and intelligent functions.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine, the device is provided with a heating base, the heating base is provided with a protruding plug, the bottom of the heating pot is provided with a socket matching the plug, the bottom of the heating pot is provided with an electric heating wire, and a temperature sensor is provided inside, a power supply contact point and a signal communication point connected between the plug and the socket are provided, the signal communication point of the socket is connected to the temperature sensor, and the power supply contact point is connected to the electric heating wire, a body is provided next to the heating base, a power supply and a controller are provided in the body, the input end of the power supply is connected to the mains through a power cord, a touch screen for interacting with the user is provided on the surface of the body, the touch screen is connected to the communication end of the controller, the touch screen and the power supply end of the controller are connected to the power supply, the controller is connected to and outputs a control signal to the power supply, the signal communication point of the plug is connected to the controller, and the power supply contact point is connected to the power supply.

[0007] The heating pot is provided with a sealing cover, a locking structure is provided between the sealing cover and the heating pot, and an exhaust port is provided on the sealing cover.

[0008] The exhaust port is an electric exhaust port, and an air pressure sensor is provided on the lower surface of the sealing cover. The air pressure sensor and the electric exhaust port are connected to a controller via a signal line.

[0009] A water inlet is provided on the lower surface of the sealing cover, and the water inlet is connected to a water purifier, a water pipe or a self-contained water tank through a pipeline. A solenoid valve is provided on the pipeline, and the electromagnet is connected to a controller through a signal line.

[0010] A plurality of electromagnets are arranged under the sealing cover, each of which is connected to a power supply through a power cord, and each of the electromagnets is equipped with a medicine cage, which is a hollow stainless steel structure, an iron sheet is embedded in the medicine cage, and the medicine cage is provided with a flip cover for placing Chinese medicine, and a lock is provided between the flip cover and the medicine cage.

[0011] A rotating shaft extending downward is provided in the middle of the sealing cover, a stirring rod extending into the interior of the heating kettle is provided at the bottom end of the rotating shaft, the top end of the rotating shaft extends out of the sealing cover and is connected to the motor output shaft outside the sealing cover, and the motor is connected to the power supply via a power cord.

[0012] The inner wall of the heating kettle is provided with a heat-insulating interlayer.

[0013] A water level sensor is arranged in the heating kettle, and the water level sensor is connected to the signal communication point of the socket and outputs a water level signal to the controller.

[0014] The controller is provided with a WI FI module and a Bluetooth module. The WI FI module is connected to a router for accessing the network and the Internet of Things, and the Bluetooth module is used to connect to a user's mobile phone.

[0015] The control method based on the household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine includes the following steps:

[0016] Step 1: Start the device;

[0017] Step 2: Inject a set amount of water;

[0018] Step 3, heating water to a set temperature;

[0019] Step 4: Place the medicine cage multiple times or once according to the set program, and maintain the set water temperature, stirring speed and pressure in the heating pot to boil the medicine.

[0020] Step 5: After the main process is completed, maintain the water temperature in the heating kettle at the set temperature.

[0021] The present invention is a household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine based on artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technology, which has the ability to connect to a mobile device through a wireless communication module, and a mobile application (APP) supporting it. The machine is designed to simplify the traditional Chinese medicine decoction process and provide an intelligent and automated solution. Users can remotely set decoction parameters, monitor decoction status, and make real-time adjustments through mobile phone applications. This machine integrates a temperature control system, a timer, an automatic heat preservation function, and is equipped with a filter basket or filter paper for placing Chinese medicinal materials. The wireless communication module enables the machine to receive commands from a mobile phone and realize remote control. In terms of security, the system includes identity authentication and data encryption functions to ensure the security and privacy of user operations. The present invention provides a convenient, efficient and safe household decoction solution for Chinese medicine, which is particularly suitable for people in the busy pace of modern life. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The following is a brief description of the contents expressed in each figure in the specification of the present invention:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine;

[0024] Figure 2 This is the working principle diagram of the household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine;

[0025] Figure 1 The serial numbers are 1. Heating base; 2. Heating pot; 3. Sealing cover; 4. Body; 5. Touch screen; 6. Water inlet; 7. Medicine cage; 8. Electromagnet; 9. Electric exhaust port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation methods of the present invention, such as the shape, structure, relative position and connection relationship between the various components involved, the function and working principle of each part, the manufacturing process and operation method, etc., through the description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to help those skilled in the art to have a more complete, accurate and in-depth understanding of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention.

[0027] With the gradual expansion of the market scale of traditional Chinese medicine, after a survey of the current market, most traditional Chinese medicine decoctions are based on the most primitive stove fire. However, due to its inconvenient operation, there are certain safety risks and uncontrollable factors such as the quality and time of the medicine. Therefore, we will use the technology of Internet of Things + artificial intelligence to strive to avoid such phenomena at the source. We use the method of software and hardware interaction. After putting the medicine into the medicine pool above the machine, the software sets the water level time, steps, etc., and the built-in monitoring system records the time, temperature and steps of the decoction in real time to ensure that the medicine is boiled according to the standard to the greatest extent. In order to facilitate simple decoction, we also set up an external touch screen for quick and convenient use. A transparent medicine residue storage area is set on the side of the machine to separate the medicine residue.

[0028] The working principle of the household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine is similar to that of an electric kettle, including a heating base 1 and a heating pot 2. The inner wall of the heating pot 2 is provided with a heat-insulating interlayer, which can improve the overall heat-insulating performance. The heating base 1 is provided with a protruding plug, and the bottom of the heating pot 2 is provided with a socket that matches the plug. When the heating pot 2 is placed on the plug, the electrical connection between the heating base 1 and the heating pot 2 is completed. At the same time, there are connected power supply contact points and signal communication points between the plug and the socket, which can realize the power supply transmission and signal transmission between the heating base 1 and the heating pot 2. A fuselage 4 is provided next to the heating base 1, and a power supply and a controller are provided in the fuselage 4. The input end of the power supply is connected to the mains through a power cord. The power supply supplies power to all devices of the device. The controller is used for overall control, realizing the automatic control of the decoction process. The controller controls the working state of the heating element according to the parameters set by the user through the mobile phone application, and monitors the temperature and time during the decoction process.

[0029] The present invention adopts wireless communication technology. In order to realize remote control, the controller is provided with a WI FI module and a Bluetooth module. The WI FI module is connected to a router for accessing the network and the Internet of Things, and the Bluetooth module is used to connect to the user's mobile phone and establish a connection with the user's mobile device. Through wireless communication technology, the user can monitor the decoction state in real time on the mobile phone and adjust the decoction parameters as needed. When the user's mobile phone is connected, the mobile application control function can be played. The mobile phone application (APP) matched with the family decoction machine provides an intuitive and easy-to-use interface for the user. The user can remotely set the decoction parameters, such as temperature and time, through the APP and monitor the decoction state in real time. In addition, the APP also has a timer reminder function to ensure that the user completes the decoction of Chinese medicine on time. The user interface design can be developed because the mobile phone application has an intuitive user experience effect, which can facilitate users to quickly get started and operate. The interface includes functions such as decoction mode selection, medicinal material type identification, historical record query, and intelligent decoction scheme recommendations customized for different medicinal materials or prescriptions. The recognition system can be opened on the mobile phone APP, and the network can be used for retrieval. The application combines artificial intelligence technology to identify Chinese medicinal materials by taking pictures or inputting, and provides personalized decoction suggestions.

[0030] When designing the controller, you also need to pay attention to security protection measures. In order to ensure the safety and privacy of user operations, the machine has taken a number of security protection measures. First, through the identity authentication mechanism, it is ensured that only authorized users can connect to the home Chinese medicine decoction machine and perform control operations. Secondly, data encryption technology is used to protect the security of transmitted data to prevent malicious interception or tampering.

[0031] The surface of the machine body 4 is provided with a touch screen 5 for interacting with the user. The touch screen 5 is connected to the communication terminal of the controller, and can be operated directly on the machine body 4. An automatic feeding system can also be designed: in order to further improve the level of automation, the machine can be equipped with an automatic feeding system, which automatically feeds medicinal materials according to user settings or intelligent recommendation schemes, eliminating manual weighing and feeding steps, and ensuring that the proportion of medicinal materials is accurate. Multi-mode timing and reservation can also be performed through the touch screen 5, such as presetting the decoction time and insulation time, and even automatically starting the decoction according to the user's work and rest time, so that the Chinese medicine can be decocted at the time the user wants. In order to accurately control the decoction temperature, the machine adopts a temperature control system. The temperature sensor monitors the water temperature during the decoction process in real time and transmits the data to the microcontroller. The microcontroller automatically adjusts the working state of the heating element according to the set temperature parameters to ensure that the Chinese medicine is decocted at the optimal temperature, and can display relevant information on the touch screen 5 and the mobile phone.

[0032] An electric heating wire is provided at the bottom of the heating pot 2, and a temperature sensor is provided inside. A water level sensor is provided inside the heating pot 2. The water level sensor is connected to the signal communication point of the socket and outputs a water level signal to the controller. A sealing cover 3 is provided on the heating pot 2. A locking structure is provided between the sealing cover 3 and the heating pot 2 to ensure reliable sealing performance. An exhaust port is provided on the sealing cover 3 to automatically control the internal air pressure. Preferably, the exhaust port is an electric exhaust port 9. A pressure sensor is provided on the lower surface of the sealing cover 3. The pressure sensor and the electric exhaust port 9 are connected to the controller through a signal line. The pharmaceutical pressure can be set according to the program control to realize the function of micro-pressure pharmaceutical preparation and improve the efficiency and effect of boiling medicine.

[0033] A water inlet 6 is provided on the lower surface of the sealing cover 3, and the water inlet 6 is connected to a water purifier, a tap water pipe or a self-contained water tank through a pipeline. A solenoid valve is provided on the pipeline, and the electromagnet 8 is connected to the controller through a signal line. In this way, the solenoid valve can be automatically adjusted to work under the control of the controller. In conjunction with the water level sensor, the amount of injected water can be accurately controlled, and water can be added at any time as needed during the cooking process.

[0034] In order to separate the medicine residue and automatically put the medicine in according to the set order, a plurality of electromagnets 8 are provided under the sealing cover 3. For example, four electromagnets 8 are provided. Each electromagnet 8 is connected to the power supply through a power cord. After being turned on, it is attracted to generate suction. Each electromagnet 8 is equipped with a medicine cage 7. The medicine cage 7 is a hollow stainless steel hollow structure, in which Chinese medicine can be placed. The medicine cage 7 is provided with a flip cover for placing Chinese medicine. A lock is provided between the flip cover and the medicine cage 7, so that Chinese medicine residue can be placed in or poured out. An iron sheet is embedded in the medicine cage 7, which can cooperate with the electromagnet 8 to be attracted to the sealing cover 3. Because the medicine cage 7 will reduce the contact between the medicine and water and affect the effect of decocting the medicine, and the sealed heating may cause "boiling", a downward extending rotating shaft is provided in the middle of the sealing cover 3, and the bottom end of the rotating shaft is provided with a stirring rod extending to the inside of the heating pot 2. The stirring rod is 2 or 3 horizontally arranged rods, which can drive the medicine cage 7 to rotate, increase the flow of water inside and outside the medicine cage 7, improve the effect of decocting the medicine, and avoid boiling. The top end of the rotating shaft extends out of the sealing cover 3 and is connected to the motor output shaft outside the sealing cover 3. The motor is connected to the power supply via a power cord, and the power supply is powered by the power supply to control the rotation of the motor when decocting the medicine, so that the stirring rod rotates slowly inside the electric kettle.

[0035] The control method based on the household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine includes the following steps:

[0036] Step 1: Start the device. The start command can be executed immediately or it can be a scheduled command.

[0037] Step 2: Inject a set amount of water. The amount of water injected is controlled by a water level sensor. Water can be injected all at once or supplemented while decocting the medicine.

[0038] Step 3: Heat the water to the set temperature, generally control the temperature at around 90 degrees;

[0039] Step 4: drop the medicine cage 7 several times or once according to the set program, and at the same time maintain the set water temperature, stirring speed and pressure in the heating pot 2 to boil the medicine

[0040] Step 5: Maintain the water temperature in the heating pot 2 at the set temperature after the main process is completed.

[0041] The above-mentioned household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine integrates multiple aspects such as mechatronics, wireless communication, mobile application control, temperature management, intelligent identification, automatic feeding, timed appointment and self-cleaning functions to provide an automated, precise and user-friendly Chinese medicine decoction solution.

[0042] When in use, it can be operated on a mobile phone APP or a touch screen 5, providing functions such as device pairing, decoction parameter setting, real-time monitoring and historical data viewing. The application interacts with the machine through the wireless communication module, sends user-set instructions, and receives machine status information. The user pairs with the machine through the mobile phone application and sets decoction parameters (such as temperature and time). The user puts the Chinese medicinal materials into the medicine cage 7 and starts the decoction program in the application. The control unit controls the heating device to start decoction according to the parameters set by the user. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the decoction process and feeds the data back to the control unit, which automatically adjusts the heating power to maintain a stable decoction temperature.

[0043] The timer tracks the cooking time and automatically turns off the heating device once the preset time is reached, and activates the keep warm or standby mode. During the cooking process, users can monitor the cooking status in real time through the application and adjust the parameters at any time as needed.

[0044] The device has multiple safety protection measures, including overheat protection, automatic power off due to water shortage, and overload protection. The user identity verification function ensures that only authorized users can operate the device, ensuring safe use. The heating pot 2 and the medicine cage 7 are independent, so they can be easily cleaned to maintain the hygiene and performance of the device.

[0045] The present invention is described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is obvious that the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned method. As long as various non-substantial improvements are made using the method concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the concept and technical solution of the present invention are directly applied to other occasions without improvement, they are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine, characterized by: The device is provided with a heating base, a protruding plug is provided on the heating base, a socket matching the plug is provided at the bottom of the heating pot, an electric heating wire is provided at the bottom of the heating pot, and a temperature sensor is provided inside. A power supply contact point and a signal communication point connected to each other are provided between the plug and the socket. The signal communication point of the socket is connected to the temperature sensor, and the power supply contact point is connected to the electric heating wire. A body is provided next to the heating base, and a power supply and a controller are provided in the body. The input end of the power supply is connected to the mains through a power cord. A touch screen for interacting with a user is provided on the surface of the body, and the touch screen is connected to the communication end of the controller. The touch screen and the power supply end of the controller are connected to the power supply. The controller is connected to and outputs a control signal to the power supply. The signal communication point of the plug is connected to the controller, and the power supply contact point is connected to the power supply.

2. The household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The heating pot is provided with a sealing cover, a locking structure is provided between the sealing cover and the heating pot, and an exhaust port is provided on the sealing cover.

3. The household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The exhaust port is an electric exhaust port, and an air pressure sensor is provided on the lower surface of the sealing cover. The air pressure sensor and the electric exhaust port are connected to a controller via a signal line.

4. The household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 3 is characterized in that: A water inlet is provided on the lower surface of the sealing cover, and the water inlet is connected to a water purifier, a water pipe or a self-contained water tank through a pipeline. A solenoid valve is provided on the pipeline, and the electromagnet is connected to a controller through a signal line.

5. The household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 4 is characterized in that: A plurality of electromagnets are arranged under the sealing cover, each of which is connected to a power supply through a power cord, and each of the electromagnets is equipped with a medicine cage, which is a hollow stainless steel structure, an iron sheet is embedded in the medicine cage, and the medicine cage is provided with a flip cover for placing Chinese medicine, and a lock is provided between the flip cover and the medicine cage.

6. The household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 5 is characterized in that: A rotating shaft extending downward is provided in the middle of the sealing cover, a stirring rod extending into the interior of the heating kettle is provided at the bottom end of the rotating shaft, the top end of the rotating shaft extends out of the sealing cover and is connected to the motor output shaft outside the sealing cover, and the motor is connected to the power supply via a power cord.

7. The household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The inner wall of the heating kettle is provided with a heat-insulating interlayer.

8. The household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 7 is characterized in that: A water level sensor is arranged in the heating kettle, and the water level sensor is connected to the signal communication point of the socket and outputs a water level signal to the controller.

9. The household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that: The controller is provided with a WIFI module and a Bluetooth module. The WIFI module is connected to a router for accessing the network and the Internet of Things, and the Bluetooth module is used to connect to a user's mobile phone.

10. The control method of the household intelligent Chinese medicine decoction machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1: Start the device; Step 2: Inject a set amount of water; Step 3, heating water to a set temperature; Step 4: Place the medicine cage multiple times or once according to the set program, and maintain the set water temperature, stirring speed and pressure in the heating pot to boil the medicine. Step 5: After the main process is completed, maintain the water temperature in the heating kettle at the set temperature.

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