Coffee machine material control device and control method

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of coffee machine materials, and discloses a coffee machine material control device and method.The coffee machine material control device comprises a material control system arranged on a coffee machine, the material control system comprises a central processing unit, and the input end of the central processing unit is electrically connected with a judgment module; the input end of the judgment module is electrically connected with an operation panel and a weighing module, the operation panel is used for setting the amount of coffee beans needing to be ground by a user, and the weighing module is used for monitoring the weight of the coffee beans in the coffee bean box in real time. According to the scheme, the coffee bean remaining amount can be monitored in real time, whether the coffee bean remaining amount meets the single coffee making amount of a user or not is judged, and when the coffee bean remaining amount does not meet the needed amount of the user, the coffee machine is controlled not to work and the user is reminded to add coffee, so that it is guaranteed that coffee conforms to the taste of the user, meanwhile, the coffee machine is prevented from being damaged due to idling, and the service life is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of coffee machine materials, and more specifically, to a coffee machine material control device and a control method. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous improvement of living standards and the rapid development of technology, the coffee markets at home and abroad have become very active, and the application of coffee machines has become more and more common.

[0003] However, the existing coffee machines lack a bean shortage reminder system. When the coffee beans are insufficient or there are no coffee beans according to the user's requirements, if the user does not manually check and add them by himself, there will often be a situation where the coffee taste is insufficient or the coffee machine runs idly and is damaged, shortening the service life of the coffee machine. Summary of the Invention

[0004] 1. Technical Problems to be Solved

[0005] Aiming at the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a coffee machine material control device and a control method, which solve the problem that the existing coffee machines lack a bean shortage reminder system. When the coffee beans are insufficient or there are no coffee beans according to the user's requirements, if the user does not manually check and add them by himself, there will often be a situation where the coffee taste is insufficient or the coffee machine runs idly and is damaged, shortening the service life of the coffee machine.

[0006] 2. Technical Solutions

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions.

[0008] A coffee machine material control device includes a material control system provided on the coffee machine. The material control system includes a central processing unit. The input end of the central processing unit is electrically connected to a judgment module, and the input end of the judgment module is electrically connected to an operation panel and a weighing module;

[0009] The operation panel is used for the user to set the amount of coffee beans to be ground. The weighing module is used to monitor the weight of the coffee beans in the coffee bean box in real time. The judgment module judges whether the weight value of the weighing module meets the set value of the user and transmits the data to the central processing unit. The output end of the central processing unit is electrically connected to a blanking module and a grinding module. After the blanking module finishes blanking, the grinding module starts to grind the coffee beans;

[0010] The output end of the central processing unit is also electrically connected to a reminder module and a remaining quantity recording module. The output ends of the reminder module and the remaining quantity recording module are electrically connected to a wireless communication module. The output end of the wireless communication module is wirelessly connected to a user mobile terminal and a cloud database. The reminder module is used to send a reminder to add coffee beans to the user mobile terminal through the wireless communication module when the amount of coffee beans cannot meet the requirement. The remaining quantity recording module records the remaining quantity of coffee beans and stores it in the cloud database through the wireless communication module. The input end of the central processing unit is electrically connected to an update module, and the update module is used to update the cloud data and material information after the user adds new coffee beans.

[0011] Preferably, the material control system further includes a power supply module, and the power supply module provides power for the entire system.

[0012] Preferably, the input end of the central processing unit is also electrically connected to a setting module, and the setting module is used for the user to set the reminder value of the remaining quantity of coffee beans. The central processing unit is bidirectionally connected to a comparison module, and the comparison module is bidirectionally wirelessly connected to the cloud database.

[0013] Preferably, the output end of the central processing unit is also electrically connected to a display module.

[0014] Preferably, the user mobile terminal is a smart phone or a smart broadcasting device.

[0015] A control method for a coffee machine material control device includes the following steps:

[0016] S1. Start making coffee;

[0017] S2. The user sets the required amount of coffee beans on the operation panel. At the same time, the weighing module reads the weight of the coffee beans in the coffee bean box in real time, and the operation panel reads the weight of the coffee beans used each time.

[0018] S3. The judgment module judges whether there is the required amount of coffee beans according to the measured value of the weighing module and the required amount of coffee beans set by the user, and transmits the information to the central processing unit.

[0019] S4. The central processing unit makes corresponding processing according to the judgment result of the judgment module. If the required amount of coffee beans is satisfied, the central processing unit opens the blanking module. After the blanking is completed, the central processing unit opens the grinding module to realize the grinding of coffee beans and subsequent coffee preparation operations until the coffee making is successful.

[0020] S5. At the same time, the central processing unit writes the weight of the remaining coffee beans in the coffee bean box into the cloud database through the remaining quantity recording module and the wireless communication module according to the weight of the coffee beans used this time.

[0021] S6. If the required amount of coffee beans is not met, the central processing unit will stop making coffee and send a reminder to the user's mobile terminal through the reminder module and the wireless communication module. The user can also preset the reminder value for the remaining amount of coffee beans through the setting module, and the comparison module will compare the remaining value of coffee beans in the cloud database in real time. When the remaining amount reaches the reminder value, a reminder will be sent to the user's mobile terminal through the reminder module and the wireless communication module to achieve the timely addition of coffee beans.

[0022] S7. After the user adds new coffee beans, the update module updates the cloud data and material information and displays them on the display module for the user to read.

[0023] 3. Beneficial Effects

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are as follows:

[0025] (1) This solution can realize the real-time monitoring of the remaining amount of coffee beans and judge whether it meets the amount required by the user for a single coffee making. When it does not meet the user's required amount, the coffee machine is controlled not to work and the user is reminded to add coffee beans, so as to ensure that the coffee meets the user's taste while preventing the coffee machine from being damaged due to idling and extending its service life.

[0026] (2) The user of this solution can also preset the reminder value for the remaining amount to ensure that there is enough coffee beans in the coffee bean box to meet the user's needs and improve the user experience. Description of the Drawings

[0027] Figure 1 It is the system diagram of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 It is the flow chart of the present invention.

[0029] Explanation of the Reference Numerals in the Drawings:

[0030] 1. Central processing unit; 2. Judgment module; 3. Operation panel; 4. Weighing module; 5. Feeding module; 6. Grinding module; 7. Reminder module; 8. Remaining amount recording module; 9. Wireless communication module; 10. User's mobile terminal; 11. Cloud database; 12. Update module; 13. Power supply module; 14. Setting module; 15. Comparison module; 16. Display module. Detailed Embodiments

[0031] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention; obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1-2 , a coffee machine material control device, including a material control system provided on the coffee machine. The material control system includes a central processor 1. The input end of the central processor 1 is electrically connected to a judgment module 2. The input end of the judgment module 2 is electrically connected to an operation panel 3 and a weighing module 4;

[0033] The operation panel 3 is used for the user to set the amount of coffee beans to be ground. The weighing module 4 is used to monitor the weight of the coffee beans in the coffee bean box in real time. The judgment module 2 judges whether the set value of the user is satisfied according to the weight value of the weighing module 4 and transmits the data to the central processor 1. The output end of the central processor 1 is electrically connected to a feeding module 5 and a grinding module 6. After the feeding module 5 finishes feeding, the grinding module 6 starts to grind the coffee beans;

[0034] The output end of the central processor 1 is also electrically connected to a reminder module 7 and a remaining amount recording module 8. The output ends of the reminder module 7 and the remaining amount recording module 8 are electrically connected to a wireless communication module 9. The output end of the wireless communication module 9 is wirelessly connected to a user mobile terminal 10 and a cloud database 11. The reminder module 7 is used to send a reminder to add coffee beans to the user mobile terminal 10 through the wireless communication module 9 when the amount of coffee beans cannot meet the requirement. The remaining amount recording module 8 records the remaining amount of coffee beans and stores it in the cloud database 11 through the wireless communication module 9. The input end of the central processor 1 is electrically connected to an update module 12. The update module 12 is used to update the cloud data and material information after the user adds new coffee beans.

[0035] Further, the material control system further includes a power supply module 13, and the power supply module 13 provides power for the entire system.

[0036] Further, the input end of the central processor 1 is also electrically connected to a setting module 14. The setting module 14 is used for the user to set the reminder value of the remaining amount of coffee beans. The central processor 1 is bidirectionally connected to a comparison module 15, and the comparison module 15 is bidirectionally wirelessly connected to the cloud database 11.

[0037] Further, the output end of the central processor 1 is also electrically connected to a display module 16.

[0038] Further, the user mobile terminal 10 is a smart phone or a smart broadcast device.

[0039] A control method for a coffee machine material control device, comprising the following steps:

[0040] S1. Start making coffee;

[0041] S2. The user sets the required amount of coffee beans on the operation panel 3. Meanwhile, the weighing module 4 reads the weight of the coffee beans in the coffee bean box in real time, and the operation panel 3 reads the weight of the coffee beans used each time;

[0042] S3. The judgment module 2 judges whether there is the required amount of coffee beans according to the measured value of the weighing module 4 and the required amount of coffee beans set by the user, and transmits the information to the central processing unit 1;

[0043] S4. The central processing unit 1 makes corresponding processing according to the judgment result of the judgment module 2. If the required amount of coffee beans is satisfied, the central processing unit 1 opens the feeding module 5. After the feeding is completed, the central processing unit 1 opens the grinding module 6 to realize the grinding of the coffee beans and subsequent coffee preparation operations until the coffee making is successful;

[0044] S5. Meanwhile, the central processing unit 1 writes the weight of the remaining coffee beans in the coffee bean box into the cloud database 11 through the remaining amount recording module 8 and the wireless communication module 9 after deducting the weight of the coffee beans used this time;

[0045] S6. If the required amount of coffee beans is not satisfied, the central processing unit 1 stops making coffee, and at the same time sends a reminder to the user's mobile terminal 10 through the reminder module 7 and the wireless communication module 9. Moreover, the user can also preset the coffee bean remaining amount reminder value through the setting module 14, and compare the coffee bean remaining value in the cloud database 11 in real time through the comparison module 15. When the remaining amount reaches the reminder value, a reminder is sent to the user's mobile terminal 10 through the reminder module 7 and the wireless communication module 9 to realize the timely addition of coffee beans;

[0046] S7. After the user adds new coffee beans, the update module 12 updates the cloud data and material information and displays them on the display module 16 for the user to read.

[0047] The above is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention; however, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, according to the technical solution of the present invention and its improved concept, makes equivalent substitutions or changes, and all should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material control device for a coffee machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a material control system arranged on a coffee machine, the material control system comprising a central processing unit (1), an input end of the central processing unit (1) being electrically connected to a judgment module (2), and an input end of the judgment module (2) being electrically connected to an operation panel (3) and a weighing module (4); The operation panel (3) is used by the user to set the amount of coffee beans to be ground; the weighing module (4) is used to monitor the weight of the coffee beans in the coffee bean box in real time; the judgment module (2) judges whether the weight value of the weighing module (4) meets the user's set value, and transmits the data to the central processor (1); the output end of the central processor (1) is electrically connected to the feeding module (5) and the grinding module (6); after the feeding module (5) has finished feeding, the grinding module (6) starts to grind the coffee beans; The output end of the central processor (1) is also electrically connected to a reminder module (7) and a remaining quantity recording module (8); the output ends of the reminder module (7) and the remaining quantity recording module (8) are electrically connected to a wireless communication module (9); the output end of the wireless communication module (9) is wirelessly connected to a user mobile terminal (10) and a cloud database (11); the reminder module (7) is used to send a reminder to add coffee beans to the user mobile terminal (10) through the wireless communication module (9) when the amount of coffee beans cannot meet the requirement; the remaining quantity recording module (8) records the remaining amount of coffee beans and saves it in the cloud database (11) through the wireless communication module (9); the input end of the central processor (1) is electrically connected to an update module (12); the update module (12) is used to update the cloud data and material information after the user adds new coffee beans.

2. A material control device for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material control system further comprises a power supply module (13), and the power supply module (13) provides power for the entire system.

3. A material control device for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input end of the central processor (1) is also electrically connected to a setting module (14), and the setting module (14) is used for a user to set a coffee bean remaining reminder value. The central processor (1) is bidirectionally connected to a comparison module (15), and the comparison module (15) is bidirectionally wirelessly connected to a cloud database (11).

4. A material control device for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the central processing unit (1) is also electrically connected to a display module (16).

5. The material control device of a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The user mobile terminal (10) is a smart phone or a smart broadcasting device.

6. A control method for a material control device of a coffee machine according to claims 1-5, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1, start making coffee; S2, the user sets the required amount of coffee beans on the operation panel (3), and at the same time the weighing module (4) reads the weight of the coffee beans in the coffee bean box in real time, and the operation panel (3) reads the weight of the coffee beans used each time; S3, the judging module (2) judges whether the required amount of coffee beans is available based on the value measured by the weighing module (4) and the required amount of coffee beans set by the user, and transmits the information to the central processor (1); S4, the central processor (1) performs corresponding processing according to the judgment result of the judgment module (2). If the required amount of coffee beans is met, the central processor (1) opens the feeding module (5). After the feeding is completed, the central processor (1) opens the grinding module (6) to grind the coffee beans and perform subsequent coffee preparation operations until the coffee is successfully made; S5, at the same time, the central processor (1) writes the weight of the remaining coffee beans in the coffee bean box into the cloud database (11) through the remaining quantity recording module (8) and the wireless communication module (9) according to the weight of the coffee beans used this time; S6. If the required amount of coffee beans is not met, the central processor (1) stops making coffee and sends a reminder to the user mobile terminal (10) through the reminder module (7) and the wireless communication module (9). The user can also pre-set a coffee bean remaining reminder value through the setting module (14), and compare the coffee bean remaining value in the cloud database (11) in real time through the comparison module (15). When the remaining amount reaches the reminder value, a reminder is sent to the user mobile terminal (10) through the reminder module (7) and the wireless communication module (9), so that coffee beans can be added in time. S7. After the user adds new coffee beans, the updating module (12) updates the cloud data and material information and displays them on the display module (16) at the same time, so that the user can read them easily.

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