Automatic temperature control and heat preservation furnace and automatic temperature control and heat preservation system

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic temperature control heat preservation furnace and an automatic temperature control heat preservation system, and relates to the field of catering equipment. The automatic temperature control heat preservation furnace comprises a heat preservation furnace body, a temperature adjusting device and a communication module; the heat preservation furnace body is used for containing food. The communication module is used for receiving the suggested optimal temperature issued by the server; the server stores suggested optimal temperatures corresponding to different cooking modes of each meal in advance, and the server is used for sending the corresponding suggested optimal temperatures to the communication module according to the meal and the cooking mode selected by an operator; the temperature adjusting device is used for adjusting the temperature in the heat preservation furnace body according to the suggested optimal temperature issued by the server. The temperature in the heat preservation furnace can be automatically adjusted to the optimal heat preservation state suitable for meals, the precision of temperature control in the heat preservation furnace is improved, the situation that the taste and nutrition of the meals are affected due to improper temperature is avoided, and the quality of the meals is effectively improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of catering equipment, in particular to an automatic temperature control holding oven and an automatic temperature control holding system. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the catering industry, holding ovens are important equipment for maintaining the temperature of dishes and ensuring the taste and quality of dishes. At present, the temperature control of most holding ovens mainly relies on the experience and manual adjustment of operators. Operators need to manually set the temperature parameters of the holding oven according to their general understanding of the required holding temperature of different dishes. However, the optimal holding temperature of different dishes under different cooking methods varies significantly, for example, the optimal holding temperature required for a fried steak and a steamed rice is completely different. Moreover, the manual adjustment method is not only inefficient, but also difficult to accurately control, which can easily lead to problems such as loss of nutrients and deterioration of taste due to excessively high temperature, or loss of edible value due to excessively low temperature. At the same time, for some large catering places with multiple serving windows and a large variety of dishes, the manual adjustment of holding oven temperature is more difficult to meet the diversified needs, and cannot guarantee that the dishes are always in the best holding state, affecting the dining experience of customers.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a holding oven that can automatically adjust the temperature according to the dishes and cooking methods to improve the holding effect and the quality of catering services. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide an automatic temperature control holding oven and an automatic temperature control holding system, which can automatically and accurately adjust the temperature in the holding oven, thereby improving the holding effect of dishes.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides the following solutions:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides an automatic temperature control holding oven, comprising: a holding oven body, a temperature adjusting device, and a communication module;

[0007] The holding oven body is used to accommodate dishes;

[0008] The communication module is used to receive the recommended optimal temperature issued by a server; the server has pre-stored recommended optimal temperatures corresponding to different cooking methods of each dish, and the server is used to send the corresponding recommended optimal temperature to the communication module according to the dish and the cooking method selected by an operator;

[0009] The temperature adjusting device is used to adjust the temperature in the holding oven body according to the recommended optimal temperature issued by the server.

[0010] In one embodiment, a control panel is provided on the heat preservation furnace body; the control panel is used to display the temperature inside the heat preservation furnace body.

[0011] In one embodiment, the control panel is further used to receive a temperature selected by an operator; and the temperature regulating device is further used to regulate the temperature inside the insulation furnace body according to the temperature selected by the operator.

[0012] In one embodiment, the temperature regulating device includes a heating element and a temperature sensor; the heating element is used to regulate the temperature inside the insulation furnace body according to the recommended optimal temperature issued by the server; the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature inside the insulation furnace body in real time and feed back the detected temperature information to the server; the server is also used to compare the temperature information fed back by the temperature sensor with the recommended optimal temperature, and if there is a temperature difference, send an adjustment instruction to the temperature regulating device through the communication module to further adjust the temperature of the insulation furnace body.

[0013] In one embodiment, the communication module communicates with the server using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or ZigBee communication protocols.

[0014] In one embodiment, a weighing sensor is provided at the bottom of the heat preservation furnace body; the weighing sensor is used to collect the weight of the food in the heat preservation furnace body in real time.

[0015] In one embodiment, the weighing sensor is fixed to the holding furnace body via threads and nuts.

[0016] In one embodiment, the automatic temperature-controlled heat preservation oven further includes a controller; the controller is configured to control the power of the heat preservation oven according to the weight of the food and the corresponding recommended optimal temperature.

[0017] In one embodiment, a plurality of food placement areas are provided inside the heat preservation furnace body, and each food placement area corresponds to a temperature adjustment device; the server determines the recommended optimal temperature for each food placement area based on the food and cooking method selected by the operator, and sends it to the communication module to adjust the temperature in each food placement area respectively.

[0018] In the second aspect, the present application provides an automatic temperature control and insulation system, including the above-mentioned automatic temperature control and insulation furnace and a server; the server pre-stores the recommended optimal temperature corresponding to different cooking methods for each meal, and the server is used to send the corresponding recommended optimal temperature to the communication module of the automatic temperature control and insulation furnace according to the meal and cooking method selected by the operator; the temperature adjustment device of the automatic temperature control and insulation furnace is used to adjust the temperature inside the insulation furnace body according to the recommended optimal temperature sent by the server.

[0019] According to the specific embodiments provided in the application, the application has the following technical effects:

[0020] The application provides an automatic temperature control holding furnace and an automatic temperature control holding system. By combining the recommended optimal temperature corresponding to the food and the cooking method pre-stored by the server with the selection of the operator, the temperature in the holding furnace can be automatically adjusted to the optimal holding state suitable for the food, the precision of the temperature control in the holding furnace is improved, the taste and nutrition of the food are prevented from being affected by improper temperature, and the quality of the food is effectively improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor.

[0022] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an automatic temperature control holding furnace according to an embodiment of the application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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

[0024] The application aims to overcome the problem of inaccurate temperature control of the existing holding furnace, and provides an automatic temperature control holding furnace capable of automatically adjusting the temperature according to the food and the cooking method and realizing real-time monitoring of the weight of the food.

[0025] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the application more obvious and easy to understand, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an automatic temperature control holding furnace is provided, which comprises a holding furnace body 1, a temperature adjusting device 2 and a communication module 3. Figure 1

[0027] The holding furnace body 1 is used to accommodate food (such as spare ribs, green vegetables and braised pork). The outer side of the holding furnace body 1 is provided with a heat insulation layer to reduce heat loss and improve the holding effect. The bottom of the holding furnace body 1 is provided with universal wheels to facilitate the movement and position adjustment of the holding furnace. ​

[0028] Further, the holding furnace body 1 is provided with a control panel. The control panel is used to display the temperature in the holding furnace body 1. The control panel is also used to receive the temperature selected by the operator. The temperature adjusting device 2 is also used to adjust the temperature in the holding furnace body 1 according to the temperature selected by the operator. In addition, the control panel is also used to store the recommended optimal temperature corresponding to different cooking methods of each meal, and receive the meal and cooking method selected by the operator, and then generate the recommended optimal temperature and send it to the temperature adjusting device 2.

[0029] The communication module 3 is used to receive the recommended optimal temperature issued by the server 4. The communication module 3 uses Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or ZigBee communication protocol to communicate with the server 4.

[0030] The server 4 pre-stores the recommended optimal temperature corresponding to different cooking methods of each meal. The server 4 is used to send the corresponding recommended optimal temperature to the communication module 3 according to the meal and cooking method selected by the operator.

[0031] Further, the server 4 is also provided with a meal and cooking method information input module, which is used to update and supplement the recommended optimal temperature corresponding to different cooking methods of each meal.

[0032] The temperature adjusting device 2 is used to adjust the temperature in the holding furnace body 1 according to the recommended optimal temperature issued by the server 4.

[0033] As an optional embodiment, the temperature adjusting device 2 includes a heating element and a temperature sensor. The heating element is used to adjust the temperature in the holding furnace body 1 according to the recommended optimal temperature issued by the server 4. The temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature in the holding furnace body 1 in real time, and feed back the detected temperature information to the server 4. The server 4 is also used to compare the temperature information fed back by the temperature sensor with the recommended optimal temperature. If there is a temperature difference, the server 4 sends an adjusting instruction to the temperature adjusting device 2 through the communication module 3 to further adjust the temperature of the holding furnace body 1.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the holding furnace body 1 is provided with a weighing sensor 5. The weighing sensor 5 is used to collect the weight of the meal in the holding furnace body 1 in real time. The weighing sensor 5 and the holding furnace body 1 are fixed through threads and nuts. The weighing sensor 5 and the holding furnace body 1 adopt an integrated design.

[0035] The weighing sensor 5 is also used to transmit the weight of the collected food to the server 4 through the communication module 3. The server 4 is also used to generate a prompt information when the weight of the food is lower than a set threshold, so as to remind the operator to supplement the food. The server 4 further sends the prompt information to the communication module 3, and then the control panel on the heat preservation oven body 1 displays or prompts.

[0036] Meanwhile, the server 4 also calculates the consumption rate of the food according to the weight of the food combined with the heat preservation time, and predicts the time when the food needs to be supplemented according to the consumption rate, and sends a supplement reminder to the operator in advance.

[0037] Preferably, the automatic temperature control heat preservation oven further comprises a controller. The controller is used to control the power of the heat preservation oven according to the weight of the food and the corresponding recommended optimal temperature, so as to reduce the power of the automatic temperature control heat preservation oven and achieve energy saving.

[0038] In another exemplary embodiment, the automatic temperature control heat preservation oven further comprises an alarm device, which is used to send an alarm signal when the temperature in the heat preservation oven body 1 exceeds the preset range of the recommended optimal temperature. The alarm signal includes one or more combinations of sound alarm, light alarm or vibration alarm.

[0039] In a specific application example, the inside of the heat preservation oven body 1 is provided with a plurality of food placing areas, and each food placing area corresponds to a temperature adjusting device 2. The server 4 determines the recommended optimal temperature of each food placing area according to the food and cooking method selected by the operator in each food placing area, and sends it to the communication module 3 to adjust the temperature in each food placing area respectively.

[0040] Further, each food placing area is provided with a weighing sensor 5 to collect the weight of the food in each food placing area respectively. The server 4 generates an inventory status report of each food according to the weight of the food in each food placing area, and sends it to the management personnel terminal device through the network, so that the management personnel can master the food inventory status in real time.

[0041] Based on the same inventive concept, the embodiments of the present application also provide an automatic temperature control heat preservation system, which comprises the automatic temperature control heat preservation oven and the server 4. The server 4 has pre-stored recommended optimal temperatures corresponding to different cooking methods of each food. The server 4 is used to send the corresponding recommended optimal temperature to the communication module 3 of the automatic temperature control heat preservation oven according to the food and cooking method selected by the operator. The temperature adjusting device 2 of the automatic temperature control heat preservation oven is used to adjust the temperature in the heat preservation oven body 1 according to the recommended optimal temperature sent by the server 4.

[0042] In a specific application example, there are multiple automatic temperature control and insulation furnaces. The server 4 establishes communication connections with the multiple automatic temperature control and insulation furnaces through the communication module 3 and controls the temperatures of the multiple automatic temperature control and insulation furnaces at the same time.

[0043] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application include the following:

[0044] (1) Precise temperature control: The server pre-stores the recommended optimal temperature corresponding to the food and cooking method, and combines it with the operator's choice to automatically adjust the temperature inside the insulation furnace to the optimal insulation state suitable for the food, avoiding the impact of improper temperature on the taste and nutrition of the food, and effectively improving the quality of the food.

[0045] (2) Intelligent inventory management: The weight of food is collected in real time through weighing sensors and transmitted to the server. The server can perform multi-dimensional analysis based on the weight changes. It can not only remind you to replenish the food in time when the weight is insufficient, but also predict the replenishment time based on the consumption rate, so as to avoid untimely or excessive replenishment of food, improve the efficiency and accuracy of inventory management, and reduce operating costs.

[0046] (3) Independent monitoring in multiple areas: Weighing sensors are set up in corresponding areas for food placement to achieve independent weight monitoring of different food items. The inventory status report generated by the server enables managers to fully and clearly understand the inventory status of various types of food items, facilitating overall management and allocation of resources.

[0047] (4) Automation and intelligence: This application reduces manual intervention from temperature control to inventory management, realizes automated and intelligent operations, improves the overall efficiency and quality of catering services, and meets the needs of efficient operations in the modern catering industry.

[0048] In this application, all actions to obtain signals, information or data are carried out in compliance with the relevant data protection laws and policies of the country where they are located and with the authorization given by the owner of the corresponding device.

[0049] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0050] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above examples is only intended to help understand the method and core concept of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, based on the concept of this application, there may be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as limiting this application.

Claims

1. An automatic temperature control and holding furnace, characterized in that: The automatic temperature control insulation furnace includes: an insulation furnace body, a temperature regulating device and a communication module; The heat preservation furnace body is used to accommodate food; The communication module is used to receive the recommended optimal temperature sent by the server; the server pre-stores the recommended optimal temperature corresponding to each cooking method for each dish, and the server is used to send the corresponding recommended optimal temperature to the communication module based on the dish and cooking method selected by the operator; The temperature regulating device is used to regulate the temperature inside the insulation furnace body according to the recommended optimal temperature sent by the server.

2. The automatic temperature control and holding furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulation furnace body is provided with a control panel; the control panel is used to display the temperature inside the insulation furnace body.

3. The automatic temperature control and holding furnace according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control panel is further used to receive the temperature selected by the operator; the temperature regulating device is further used to regulate the temperature inside the insulation furnace body according to the temperature selected by the operator.

4. The automatic temperature control and holding furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature regulating device includes a heating element and a temperature sensor; The heating element is used to adjust the temperature inside the holding furnace body according to the recommended optimal temperature sent by the server; The temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature inside the insulation furnace body in real time and feed back the detected temperature information to the server; the server is also used to compare the temperature information fed back by the temperature sensor with the recommended optimal temperature. If there is a temperature difference, an adjustment instruction is sent to the temperature adjustment device through the communication module to further adjust the temperature of the insulation furnace body.

5. The automatic temperature control and holding furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication module communicates with the server using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or ZigBee communication protocols.

6. The automatic temperature control and holding furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: A weighing sensor is provided at the bottom of the heat preservation furnace body; the weighing sensor is used to collect the weight of the food in the heat preservation furnace body in real time.

7. The automatic temperature control and holding furnace according to claim 6, characterized in that: The weighing sensor is fixed to the insulation furnace body through threads and nuts.

8. The automatic temperature control and holding furnace according to claim 6, characterized in that: The automatic temperature-controlled heat preservation oven further comprises a controller; the controller is used to control the power of the heat preservation oven according to the weight of the food and the corresponding recommended optimal temperature.

9. The automatic temperature control and holding furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interior of the heat preservation furnace body is provided with a plurality of food placement areas, and each food placement area corresponds to a temperature regulating device; The server determines the recommended optimal temperature for each food placement area according to the food and cooking method selected by the operator, and sends the recommended optimal temperature to the communication module to adjust the temperature in each food placement area respectively.

10. An automatic temperature control and insulation system, characterized in that: The automatic temperature control and insulation system comprises the automatic temperature control and insulation furnace and the server according to any one of claims 1 to 9; The server pre-stores the recommended optimal temperature corresponding to each cooking method for each dish. The server is used to send the corresponding recommended optimal temperature to the communication module of the automatic temperature-controlled insulation furnace according to the dish and cooking method selected by the operator; the temperature adjustment device of the automatic temperature-controlled insulation furnace is used to adjust the temperature inside the insulation furnace body according to the recommended optimal temperature sent by the server.

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