Kitchenware storage device and method of operating same

Abstract

The application relates to a kitchenware storage device and a running method and device thereof. A dumping detector is arranged to detect whether the kitchenware storage device dumps. In the case that the kitchenware storage device dumps, a control assembly can control a protection assembly to run. The protection assembly applies pressure to the kitchenware inserted between two adjacent grid bars towards one of the grid bars. Thus, the kitchenware inserted between the two grid bars is fixed under the action of the pressure, and the risk of the kitchenware sliding is reduced. Through the scheme, the kitchenware can be fixed when the kitchenware storage device dumps, the kitchenware such as knives is prevented from sliding, and the use safety of the kitchenware storage device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchenware technology, and in particular to a kitchenware storage device and its operating method and apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of science and technology, kitchen utensils have become increasingly diverse, and devices for storing knives, cutting boards, and other utensils have emerged, playing an important role in maintaining kitchen cleanliness. To prevent tipping, these types of kitchen utensil storage devices are often equipped with counterweights or other structures to lower the center of gravity and maintain stability.

[0003] However, when kitchen utensil storage devices tip over, they cannot truly provide protection, and the knives and other kitchen utensils stored inside can easily slip out, posing a danger. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a kitchen utensil storage device and its operating method and apparatus to address the issue of low safety in the use of kitchen utensil storage devices.

[0005] This application provides a kitchen utensil storage device, including: a housing, a grid assembly, a protective assembly, a tilt detector, and a control assembly. One end of the housing is open. The grid assembly includes an outer frame and multiple parallel grid bars. The grid assembly is disposed at the opening of the housing and surrounds the housing to form a receiving cavity. The spacing between adjacent grid bars serves as an entrance for inserting kitchen utensils into the receiving cavity. The protective assembly is disposed inside the receiving cavity and is used to apply pressure towards one of the grid bars for kitchen utensils inserted between two adjacent grid bars in the event of a tilt. The tilt detector is disposed in the housing. The control assembly connects the protective assembly and the tilt detector.

[0006] The aforementioned kitchen utensil storage device is equipped with a tilt detector to detect whether the device is tipping over. If the device tilts, the control component activates a protective component. This protective component applies pressure towards one of the grilles to the utensil inserted between two adjacent grilles. This pressure secures the utensil, reducing the risk of it slipping. This design effectively secures the utensil when the device tilts, preventing knives and other utensils from slipping and improving the safety of the storage device.

[0007] In one embodiment, the protective component is rotatably disposed on the grille.

[0008] In the above scheme, the protective component is rotatably mounted on the grid bar. Pressure is applied by rotating the protective component, which has high pressure application efficiency and reliability.

[0009] In one embodiment, the protective assembly includes a driver, a pivot, a link, and a movable grid bar, the movable grid bar being connected to the grid bar via the pivot, the driver being connected to the pivot via the link, and the driver being connected to the control assembly.

[0010] The above solution uses a driver, a rotating shaft, a connecting rod, and movable grid bars to form a protective assembly. Pressure is applied by driving the rotating shaft to rotate the movable grid bars, which has the advantages of simple structure and easy implementation.

[0011] In one embodiment, the protection component further includes a pressure detector disposed on the rotating shaft and connected to the control component.

[0012] The above solution further incorporates a pressure detector on the rotating shaft. By detecting the pressure, it determines whether the movable grid has rotated into place, which has high accuracy in applying pressure and improves the accuracy of fixing kitchen utensils.

[0013] In one embodiment, the movable grid includes an inner core and a soft rubber outer shell that wraps around the inner core.

[0014] The above solution uses a soft rubber shell to wrap the inner core, forming a movable grid. While applying pressure to the kitchenware, it also increases the friction between the kitchenware and the grid, further reducing the possibility of the kitchenware slipping.

[0015] In one embodiment, one protective component is provided for each of the grilles, and the movable grille extends in the same direction as the grille.

[0016] The above solution allows for the installation of one protective component for each fence strip, which can effectively save costs.

[0017] In one embodiment, a plurality of the protective components are provided at intervals corresponding to one of the grid bars, and the movable grid bars are aligned with the extension direction of the grid bars.

[0018] In the above solution, multiple protective components are set for each grid bar. In this way, pressure can be applied to the kitchenware from multiple stress points, improving the reliability of pressure application. In addition, the total length of the movable grid bar can be reduced, thus reducing the occupancy rate of the movable grid bar in the receiving cavity.

[0019] In one embodiment, the tilt detector includes a gravity detector, the housing includes an outer shell and a plurality of support feet, the support feet are disposed at the bottom of the outer shell, one gravity detector is disposed for each support foot, and the gravity detector is connected to the control component.

[0020] The above solution uses a gravity detector to distribute the total weight of the kitchen utensil storage device, which can detect changes in gravity and achieve tipping detection. It has the advantages of high detection accuracy and cost savings.

[0021] In one embodiment, the grille assembly is detachably disposed at an opening in the housing.

[0022] The above solution configures the grille assembly in a detachable form, which facilitates the removal of the grille assembly to clean the receiving cavity, or to replace and repair other components inside the receiving cavity.

[0023] In one embodiment, the kitchen utensil storage device further includes a handle, a slide bar, and a fixing block. The slide bar is slidably disposed on the outer frame, the handle is connected to the slide bar, and the fixing block is fixedly disposed on the slide bar. The fixing block is used to adapt and connect with the housing when the slide bar slides into position.

[0024] The above solution uses components formed by handles, slide bars, and fixing blocks to achieve the disassembly and installation of the grid assembly, which has the advantages of simple structure and cost-saving.

[0025] In one embodiment, the kitchen utensil storage device is a cutting board sterilizer.

[0026] The above solution uses a cutting board sterilizer as the kitchen utensil storage device. While storing the utensils, it can also sterilize them, thus improving the safety of using the utensils.

[0027] This application provides an operating method based on the above-mentioned kitchen utensil storage device. The operating method includes: acquiring tilt monitoring information of the kitchen utensil storage device; when it is determined that a tilt has occurred based on the tilt monitoring information, controlling the protective component to start operating, so as to apply pressure toward one of the grid bars for kitchen utensils inserted between two adjacent grid bars; and controlling the protective component to stop operating when the pressure reaches a preset pressure threshold.

[0028] The above solution can secure kitchen utensils when the kitchen utensil storage device tipps over, preventing knives and other utensils from slipping off and improving the safety of the kitchen utensil storage device.

[0029] In one embodiment, the tipping monitoring information includes gravity parameters collected by gravity detectors installed on the support legs; the operating method further includes: determining that the kitchen utensil storage device has tipped over when at least one of the gravity parameters is less than a preset gravity threshold.

[0030] The above solution uses a gravity detector to distribute the total weight of the kitchen utensil storage device, which can detect changes in gravity and achieve tipping detection. It has the advantages of high detection accuracy and cost savings.

[0031] In one embodiment, the operating method further includes: resetting the protective component when it is detected that each of the gravity parameters is greater than or equal to the preset gravity threshold.

[0032] The above solution uses a gravity detector to identify when the kitchen utensil storage device is properly placed, then resets the protective components to release the pressure, which is beneficial for users to retrieve and place kitchen utensils, and provides timely protection in case of the next tipping over.

[0033] In one embodiment, the operating method further includes: controlling the protective assembly to stop operating if it is determined, based on the pressure, that no kitchen utensils are placed between adjacent grid bars.

[0034] The above solution stops the protective components from operating when no kitchen utensils are placed on them, reducing energy waste and increasing the protection's battery life.

[0035] This application provides an operating device based on the above-mentioned kitchen utensil storage equipment. The operating device includes: a tilt monitoring module for acquiring tilt monitoring information of the kitchen utensil storage equipment; a pressure application module for controlling the protective component to start operation when it is determined that a tilt has occurred based on the tilt monitoring information, so as to apply pressure toward one of the grid bars for kitchen utensils inserted between two adjacent grid bars; and a motion control module for controlling the protective component to stop operation when the pressure reaches a preset pressure threshold. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the kitchen utensil storage device in one embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the kitchen utensil storage device in another embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the grille assembly structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the grille assembly structure in another embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the kitchen utensil storage device in another embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 6 As one embodiment of this application Figure 5 A magnified view of part of E;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the arrangement of the grid bars and movable grid bars in one embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the arrangement of the grid bars and movable grid bars in another embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the kitchen utensil storage device in another embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 10 As one embodiment of this application Figure 9 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of F;

[0047] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the operation method of the kitchen utensil storage device in one embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the operating device structure of a kitchen utensil storage device in one embodiment of this application.

[0049] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0050] 100-Grate assembly, 101-Outer frame, 102-Grate bar, 200-Housing, 300-Protective assembly, 400-Tilting detector, 500-Control assembly; 51-Spindle, 52-Modible grid bar; 201-Support foot, 202-Housing shell, 91-Gravity detector; 92-Handle, 93-Slide bar, 94-Fixing block, 95-Electrical contact point. Detailed Implementation

[0051] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings. However, this application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this application.

[0052] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0053] It is understood that the term "connection" in the following embodiments should be understood as "electrical connection," "communication connection," etc., if the connected circuits, modules, units, etc., have electrical signal or data transmission with each other.

[0054] It is understandable that "at least one" refers to one or more, and "multiple" refers to two or more. "At least a part of an element" refers to part or all of an element.

[0055] When used herein, the singular forms of “a,” “an,” and “the” may also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms “comprising / including” or “having,” etc., specify the presence of the stated features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof. Meanwhile, the term “and / or” as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of the associated listed items.

[0056] The kitchen utensil storage device provided in this application can be a device with a single kitchen utensil storage function, or it can be a device that integrates kitchen utensil storage with other functions (such as kitchen utensil sterilization, disinfection, etc.), and there is no specific limitation. The kitchen utensils referred to in the embodiments of this application can be different types of kitchen utensils such as knives and cutting boards, and there is no limitation here either.

[0057] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a kitchen utensil storage device, including: a housing 200, a grid assembly 100, a protective assembly 300, a tilt detector 400, and a control assembly 500. One end of the housing 200 is open. The grid assembly 100 includes an outer frame 101 and a plurality of parallel grid bars 102. The grid assembly 100 is disposed at the opening of the housing 200 and surrounds the housing 200 to form a receiving cavity. The interval between adjacent grid bars 102 serves as an entrance for kitchen utensils to be inserted into the receiving cavity. The protective assembly 300 is disposed inside the receiving cavity. The protective assembly 300 is used to apply pressure toward one of the grid bars 102 for kitchen utensils inserted between two adjacent grid bars 102 in the event of the kitchen utensil storage device tipping over. The tilt detector 400 is disposed in the housing 200. The control assembly 500 connects the protective assembly 300 and the tilt detector 400.

[0058] Specifically, the grille assembly 100 refers to a frame structure formed by arranging multiple grilles 102 and creating a grille between the grilles 102. It may include an outer frame (which may be circular, rectangular, or other shapes, without limitation) and multiple parallel grilles 102 inside the frame. One end of the housing 200 is open, forming a cavity inside. The grille assembly 100 is disposed at the opening of the housing 200, forming a receiving cavity together with the housing 200. The space between two adjacent grilles 102 serves as an entrance, through which kitchen utensils can be inserted into the receiving cavity, such that at least a portion of the utensils are located within the receiving cavity and at least a portion are located outside, thus enabling the storage of kitchen utensils.

[0059] The protective component 300 is disposed in the receiving cavity. It can be disposed in the grille assembly 100 or the housing 200, and the specific placement is not limited. The type of protective component 300 will vary. The tilt detector 400 is used to collect tilt monitoring information and transmit it to the control component 500, thus realizing the tilt monitoring device. After receiving the tilt monitoring information, the control component 500 analyzes and judges whether the kitchen utensil storage device has tilted. If so, it can control the operation of the protective component 300. Through movement, the protective component 300 applies pressure towards one of the grilles 102 for kitchen utensils inserted between two adjacent grilles 102, fixing the kitchen utensils between the protective component 300 and one of the grilles 102, preventing the kitchen utensils from slipping.

[0060] It is understandable that during the application of pressure, the force on the cookware can be monitored. If the pressure reaches a preset pressure threshold, and it is determined that the pressure is sufficient to prevent the cookware from slipping, then the protective component 300 can be stopped to maintain the current pressure application. If the pressure does not reach the preset pressure threshold, then the protective component 300 needs to continue operating to increase the pressure.

[0061] It should be noted that the type of grill assembly 100 is not unique, as long as it ensures that the kitchen utensils can be inserted into the receiving cavity through the grille (the area enclosed by the grille bars 102) formed by the grill assembly 100. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 In one embodiment, the grille assembly 100 includes only a plurality of grilles 102 arranged in parallel in one direction. In this case, the area between adjacent grilles 102 is the grille. It is only necessary to ensure that the interval between adjacent grilles is slightly larger than the thickness of the kitchen utensils so that the kitchen utensils can be inserted.

[0062] In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The grille assembly 100 may also include two grilles 102 arranged in two directions (which may be vertical or non-vertical) to form a grid-like grille. It is only necessary to ensure that the length and width of each grille are equal to meet the requirements for inserting kitchen utensils.

[0063] The aforementioned kitchen utensil storage device is equipped with a tilt detector 400 to detect whether the device has tipped over. If the device tilts, the control component 500 activates the protective component 300. The protective component 300 applies pressure towards one of the grilles 102 to the utensil inserted between two adjacent grilles 102. This pressure secures the utensil inserted between the two grilles 102, reducing the risk of it slipping. This design secures the utensil when the device tilts, preventing knives and other utensils from slipping and improving the safety of the kitchen utensil storage device.

[0064] It should be noted that the arrangement of the protective component 300 is not unique. In one embodiment, the protective component 300 can be fixedly mounted on the grille assembly 100 or the housing 200. The protective component 300 includes a telescopic link and a drive member for driving the link to extend or retract. When the kitchen utensil storage device is detected to be tipping over, simply controlling the extension of the link can apply pressure to the kitchen utensil towards one of the grille bars 102 (which can be applied vertically or non-vertically). In another embodiment, the protective component 300 can also expand, rotate, or otherwise apply pressure towards one of the grille bars 102 to the kitchen utensil inserted between two adjacent grille bars 102, and the specific method is not limited.

[0065] Taking the application of pressure by rotation as an example, in one embodiment, the protective component 300 is rotatably disposed on the grid bar 102. Specifically, the protective component 300 can be disposed on one side of the grid bar 102, with its contact position with the grid bar 102 as the axis. When tipping occurs, the protective component 300 is controlled to rotate around the axis, thereby applying pressure. In another embodiment, it can also be rotatably disposed on the grid bar 102 in other ways, without limitation.

[0066] In the above scheme, the protective component 300 is rotatably mounted on the grid 102. Pressure is applied by rotating the protective component 300, which has high pressure application efficiency and reliability.

[0067] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the protective component 300 includes a driver (not shown), a pivot 51, a link (not shown), and a movable grid 52. The movable grid 52 is connected to the grid 102 via the pivot 51, the driver is connected to the pivot 51 via the link, and the driver is connected to the control component 500.

[0068] Specifically, in this embodiment, the grille assembly 100 is fixed. For any grille bar 102, it is connected to the movable grille bar 52 via a rotating shaft 51. The driver is connected to the rotating shaft 51 via a connecting rod. After receiving a control signal, the driver starts to work and drives the movable grille bar 52 to rotate (towards the side of the adjacent grille bar 102) via the rotating shaft 51. During the continuous rotation, the movable grille bar 52 comes into contact with the kitchenware and gradually increases the pressure applied to the kitchenware. Under the action of this pressure, it is fixed between the movable grille bar 52 and one of the grille bars 102.

[0069] It should be noted that the type of driver is not unique. In one embodiment, it may be a motor, and in another embodiment, it may be other devices. No specific limitation is made.

[0070] The above solution uses a driver, a rotating shaft 51, a connecting rod, and a movable grid bar 52 to form a protective assembly 300. Pressure is applied by driving the rotating shaft 51 to rotate the movable grid bar 52. It has the advantages of simple structure and easy implementation.

[0071] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the protective component 300 also includes a pressure detector disposed on the rotating shaft 51 and connected to the control component 500.

[0072] Specifically, as the movable grid 52 rotates continuously, the pressure it applies to the kitchen utensils gradually increases. To avoid damaging the utensils and to prevent excessive pressure from causing instability in the kitchen utensil storage device and accelerating its tipping, this embodiment also includes a pressure detector at the rotating shaft 51 to detect the pressure applied to the blades and send this pressure to the control component 500. When the control component 500 detects that the pressure reaches a preset pressure threshold, it determines that the pressure is sufficient to prevent the kitchen utensils from slipping, and simply controls the protective component 300 to stop operating, maintaining the current pressure application. If the detected pressure does not reach the preset pressure threshold, it needs to control the protective component 300 to continue operating and increase the pressure.

[0073] The above solution further incorporates a pressure detector on the rotating shaft 51. By detecting the pressure, it determines whether the movable grid bar 52 has rotated into place, which has high accuracy in applying pressure and improves the accuracy of fixing the kitchenware.

[0074] In one embodiment, the movable grid 52 includes an inner core and a soft rubber outer shell that wraps around the inner core.

[0075] Specifically, the type of inner core is not unique. It can be any hard inner core that does not undergo elastic deformation. The specific type is not unique and can be metal, ceramic, or hard plastic, etc. There is no specific limitation.

[0076] In a more detailed embodiment, the movable grid 52 has a hard plastic core inside and a soft rubber shell on the outside to improve friction with kitchen utensils.

[0077] The above solution uses a soft rubber shell to wrap the inner core, forming a movable grid 52. While applying pressure to the kitchenware, it can also increase the friction between the kitchenware and the grid, further reducing the possibility of the kitchenware slipping.

[0078] It should be noted that the preset pressure threshold value is not unique, and its setting value will vary depending on the type of movable grid 52. Taking the movable grid 52 with the soft rubber shell type as an example, if the pressure when the movable grid 52 first contacts the cookware is B, and the pressure that the elastic deformation of the soft rubber shell can withstand is set to C, then to ensure that sufficient pressure is applied to the cookware, the preset pressure threshold can be set to B+C.

[0079] Please see Figure 7 In one embodiment, a protective component 300 is provided for each grid bar 102, and the movable grid bar 52 extends in the same direction as the grid bar 102.

[0080] Specifically, in practical scenarios, one protective component 300 can be set for each grid bar 102. In this case, the movable grid bar 52 extends in the same direction as the grid bar 102, and the rotating shaft 51 is also parallel to the extension directions of both during rotation. In this way, one movable grid bar 52 can apply pressure to all kitchen utensils inserted between two adjacent grid bars 102. To ensure that kitchen utensils inserted between any two adjacent grid bars 102 can be protected by applying pressure, the rotation direction of the movable grid bars 52 of each protective component 300 can be configured to be the same.

[0081] In this embodiment, the length of the movable grid bar 52 can be set to be the same as the length of the grid bar 102, or it can be set to be less than or greater than the length of the grid bar 102, and there is no specific limitation.

[0082] The above solution allows for the installation of one protective component 300 for each grille 102, which can effectively save costs.

[0083] Please see Figure 8 In one embodiment, a plurality of protective components 300 are provided at intervals for each grid bar 102, and the movable grid bar 52 extends in the same direction as the grid bar 102.

[0084] Specifically, in this embodiment, multiple protective components 300 can be configured for one grid bar 102. Depending on the position of the kitchen utensils in two adjacent grid bars 102, pressure can be applied through some of the protective components 300. It can be understood that in the solution of this embodiment, in order to achieve the spacing of multiple protective components 300, the length of the movable grid bar 52 should be set to be less than half the length of the grid bar 102.

[0085] In the above scheme, one grid bar 102 is provided with multiple protective components 300. In this way, pressure can be applied to the kitchenware from multiple force points, improving the reliability of pressure application. In addition, the total length of the movable grid bar 52 can be reduced, thus reducing the occupancy rate of the movable grid bar 52 on the receiving cavity.

[0086] Please see Figure 9 In one embodiment, the tilt detector 400 includes a gravity detector 91, and the housing 200 includes an outer shell 202 and a plurality of support feet 201. The support feet 201 are disposed at the bottom of the outer shell 202, and one gravity detector 91 is disposed for each support foot 201. The gravity detector 91 is connected to the control component 500.

[0087] Specifically, the gravity detector 91, which is a device capable of detecting gravity, can be installed at the bottom of the support leg 201. The sum of the gravity collected by each gravity detector 91 is consistent with the total gravity of the kitchen utensil storage device, that is, the weight of the kitchen utensil storage device is shared by each gravity detector 91. Thus, the gravity detected by each gravity detector 91 should be consistent and fixed. If the gravity detected by any gravity detector 91 decreases or increases, it indicates that the kitchen utensil storage device has tipped over.

[0088] It is understood that the tipping referred to in this application should be the tendency of the kitchen utensil storage device to tip over. This could be the kitchen utensil storage device swaying left or right, or the kitchen utensil storage device tilting continuously in one direction until it finally tipped over. No specific limitation is made.

[0089] For ease of understanding, a support foot 201 and a gravity detector 91 are respectively set at the four corners of the outer casing 202 for explanation. In this embodiment, under normal conditions, the gravity detector 91 should detect 1 / 4 of the total weight A of the kitchen utensil storage device. When the kitchen utensil storage device tipes over, during the tipping process, one or two gravity detectors 91 may detect a weight less than... A. At this time, the control component 500 will control the protective component 300 to apply pressure to the kitchenware and fix it in place.

[0090] The above solution uses a gravity detector 91 to distribute the total weight of the kitchen utensil storage device, which can detect changes in gravity and achieve tipping detection. It has the advantages of high detection accuracy and cost savings.

[0091] It is understood that the type of tilt detector 400 is not unique. In other embodiments, tilt detection of kitchen utensil storage equipment can also be achieved through mechanical tilt switches, accelerometers, gyroscopes, ultrasonic or infrared detection, etc., without any specific limitation.

[0092] Please see Figure 9 In one embodiment, the grille assembly 100 is detachably disposed at the opening of the housing 200.

[0093] Specifically, the detachable configuration is not unique. It can be a snap-fit ​​connection between the grille assembly 100 and the housing 200, a threaded connection, or a magnetic connection between the grille assembly 100 and the housing 200. No specific limitation is made.

[0094] The above solution configures the grille assembly 100 as detachable, which facilitates the removal of the grille assembly 100 for cleaning the receiving cavity or for replacing and repairing other components inside the receiving cavity.

[0095] Please see Figure 10 In one embodiment, the kitchen utensil storage device further includes a handle 92, a slide bar 93, and a fixing block 94. The slide bar 93 is slidably disposed on the outer frame 101, the handle 92 is connected to the slide bar 93, and the fixing block 94 is fixedly disposed on the slide bar 93. The fixing block 94 is used to adapt and connect with the housing 200 when the slide bar 93 slides into place.

[0096] Specifically, such as Figure 10 As shown, when the user presses the handle 92 in the direction of the arrow, the slide bar 93 moves in the direction of the arrow. When the fixing block 94 and the housing 202 are fully engaged (such as when the fixing block 94 slides into the corresponding groove in the housing 202), it is impossible to press any further, that is, it is pressed into place. In this way, the grille assembly 100 can be positioned at the opening of the housing 200.

[0097] When it is necessary to remove the grille assembly 100, the handle 92 can be pulled in the opposite direction, causing the slide bar 93 to move in the opposite direction of the arrow. When the fixing block 94 is completely separated from the housing 202, the grille assembly 100 can be removed.

[0098] The above solution uses a component consisting of a handle 92, a slide bar 93, and a fixing block 94 to achieve the disassembly and installation of the grille assembly 100, which has the advantages of simple structure and cost-saving.

[0099] In one embodiment, considering that the protective component 300 is disposed on the grille assembly 100 and can be removed and placed along with the grille assembly 100, while the control component 500 and other devices are disposed on the housing 200, an electrical connection contact point 95 can be configured on the fixing block 94 to achieve the connection between the protective component 300 and the control component 500. The protective component 300 is connected to the electrical connection contact point 95 via wiring. When the fixing block 94 is fitted and connected to the housing 202, a contact is also configured on the housing 200 at a position corresponding to the electrical connection contact point 95, and the control component 500 is connected to the contact via internal wiring. Finally, simply pressing the fixing block 94 and the housing 202 to achieve a complete fit establishes the electrical connection between the protective component 300 and the control component 500.

[0100] It is understood that the type of kitchen utensil storage device is not unique. In one embodiment, the kitchen utensil storage device is a cutting board sterilizer.

[0101] Correspondingly, kitchen utensil storage equipment should also include a sterilization component for kitchen utensils. The type of sterilization component is not unique. Depending on the sterilization method, it may be an ozone generator, ultraviolet lamp, or heater, etc., and there is no specific limitation.

[0102] The above solution uses a cutting board sterilizer as the kitchen utensil storage device. While storing the utensils, it can also sterilize them, thus improving the safety of using the utensils.

[0103] Please see Figure 11 This application provides an operating method based on the above-mentioned kitchen utensil storage device, the operating method including steps 112, 114 and 116.

[0104] Step 112: Obtain tipping monitoring information from the kitchen utensil storage equipment.

[0105] Step 114: If a tipping occurs based on tipping monitoring information, the control protection component 300 is activated to apply pressure toward one of the grid bars 102 for kitchen utensils inserted between two adjacent grid bars 102.

[0106] Step 116: When the pressure reaches the preset pressure threshold, the control protection component 300 stops operating.

[0107] Specifically, one end of the housing 200 is open, forming a cavity inside. The grille assembly 100 is disposed at the opening of the housing 200, forming a receiving cavity together with the housing 200. The interval between two adjacent grille bars 102 serves as an entrance, through which kitchen utensils can be inserted into the receiving cavity, such that at least a portion of the kitchen utensils are located in the receiving cavity and at least a portion are located outside, thus realizing the storage operation of the kitchen utensils.

[0108] The protective component 300 is disposed in the receiving cavity. It can be disposed in the grille assembly 100 or the housing 200, and the specific placement is not limited. The type of protective component 300 will vary. The tilt detector 400 is used to collect tilt monitoring information and transmit it to the control component 500, thus realizing the tilt monitoring device. After receiving the tilt monitoring information, the control component 500 analyzes and judges whether the kitchen utensil storage device has tilted. If so, it can control the operation of the protective component 300. Through movement, the protective component 300 applies pressure towards one of the grilles 102 for kitchen utensils inserted between two adjacent grilles 102, fixing the kitchen utensils between the protective component 300 and one of the grilles 102, preventing the kitchen utensils from slipping.

[0109] It is understandable that during the application of pressure, the force on the cookware can be monitored. If the pressure reaches a preset pressure threshold, and it is determined that the pressure is sufficient to prevent the cookware from slipping, then the protective component 300 can be stopped to maintain the current pressure application. If the pressure does not reach the preset pressure threshold, then the protective component 300 needs to continue operating to increase the pressure.

[0110] The above solution can secure kitchen utensils when the kitchen utensil storage device tipps over, preventing knives and other utensils from slipping off and improving the safety of the kitchen utensil storage device.

[0111] In one embodiment, the tipping monitoring information includes gravity parameters collected by a gravity detector 91 located on the support leg 201; the operation method further includes: determining that the kitchen utensil storage device has tipped over when at least one gravity parameter is less than a preset gravity threshold.

[0112] Specifically, the gravity detector 91, which is a device capable of detecting gravity, can be installed at the bottom of the support leg 201. The sum of the gravity collected by each gravity detector 91 is consistent with the total gravity of the kitchen utensil storage device, that is, the weight of the kitchen utensil storage device is shared by each gravity detector 91. Thus, the gravity detected by each gravity detector 91 should be consistent and fixed. If the gravity detected by any gravity detector 91 decreases or increases, it indicates that the kitchen utensil storage device has tipped over.

[0113] For ease of understanding, a support foot 201 and a gravity detector 91 are respectively set at the four corners of the outer casing 202 for explanation. In this embodiment, under normal conditions, the gravity detector 91 should detect 1 / 4 of the total weight A of the kitchen utensil storage device; therefore, the preset gravity threshold can be set to... A.

[0114] When the kitchen utensil storage device tipes over, during the tipping process, one or two gravity detectors 91 will detect a gravity parameter less than [a certain value]. A. At this time, the control component 500 will control the protective component 300 to apply pressure to the kitchenware and fix it in place.

[0115] The above solution uses a gravity detector 91 to distribute the total weight of the kitchen utensil storage device, which can detect changes in gravity and achieve tipping detection. It has the advantages of high detection accuracy and cost savings.

[0116] In one embodiment, the operating method further includes: resetting the protective component 300 when it is detected that all gravity parameters are greater than or equal to a preset gravity threshold.

[0117] Specifically, after the kitchen utensil storage device is completely tilted, the gravity parameters detected by each gravity detector 91 will be less than the preset gravity threshold; for example, the gravity parameters detected by each gravity detector 91 will all be zero. After the user rights the kitchen utensil storage device, each gravity detector 91 will evenly distribute the gravity of the kitchen utensil storage device, that is, each gravity parameter will be greater than or equal to the preset gravity threshold. At this time, the protective component 300 will be reset, that is, the movable grille 52 will move to the initial position, and the pressure application will stop.

[0118] For ease of understanding, let's take the example of setting a support foot 201 and a gravity detector 91 at each of the four corners of the outer shell 202, with the preset gravity threshold set to... A, If the kitchen utensil storage device is not used to store any kitchen utensils, and all gravity parameters are... At point A, it is assumed that the kitchen utensil storage device is upright. If kitchen utensils are placed on the storage device, the total pressure increases, and all gravity parameters will be greater than [a certain value]. At point A, it is believed that the kitchen utensil storage equipment should be aligned correctly.

[0119] The above solution uses gravity detector 91 to identify that the kitchen utensil storage device is in place normally, and then resets the protective component 300 to release the pressure. This is beneficial for users to take out and put away kitchen utensils, and also provides timely protection in case of the next tipping.

[0120] In one embodiment, the operating method further includes: controlling the protective assembly 300 to stop operating if it is determined from the pressure that no kitchen utensils are placed between adjacent grid bars 102.

[0121] Specifically, if no kitchen utensils are detected between adjacent grating bars 102, the protective component 300 corresponding to the adjacent grating bar 102 stops operating without the need for pressure application.

[0122] It is understandable that there is no single way to detect whether kitchen utensils are placed between adjacent grid bars 102; it can be achieved through infrared detection or ultrasonic detection.

[0123] In another embodiment, without the need for additional detection devices, when the kitchen utensil storage device tipps over, the protective component 300 operates normally and performs pressure detection. If the protective component 300 rotates a preset angle (e.g., 90 degrees) and the pressure remains zero, it is assumed that no kitchen utensils are placed between the adjacent grid bars 102, and the protective component 300 can be controlled to stop operating.

[0124] The above solution stops the operation of the protection component 300 when no kitchen utensils are placed, reducing energy waste and increasing the protection duration.

[0125] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of the embodiments described above are shown sequentially according to the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some steps in the flowcharts of the embodiments described above may include multiple steps or multiple stages. These steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times. The execution order of these steps or stages is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least some of the steps or stages in other steps. It is understood that the steps in different embodiments can be freely combined as needed, and all non-contradictory solutions formed by such combinations are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0126] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides an operating device for implementing the operating method of the kitchen utensil storage equipment described above. The solution provided by this device is similar to the solution described in the above method. Therefore, the specific limitations of one or more operating device embodiments provided below can be found in the limitations of the operating method above, and will not be repeated here.

[0127] Please see Figure 12 This application provides an operating device based on the above-mentioned kitchen utensil storage equipment, the operating device including: a tilt monitoring module 122, a pressure application module 124 and a motion control module 126.

[0128] The tipping monitoring module 122 is used to acquire tipping monitoring information of the kitchen utensil storage device; the pressure application module 124 is used to control the protective component 300 to start operation when it is determined that a tipping has occurred based on the tipping monitoring information, so as to apply pressure toward one of the grid bars 102 for kitchen utensils inserted between two adjacent grid bars 102; the motion control module 126 is used to control the protective component 300 to stop operation when the pressure reaches a preset pressure threshold.

[0129] In one embodiment, the tipping monitoring module 122 is further configured to determine that the kitchen utensil storage device has tipped over when at least one gravity parameter is less than a preset gravity threshold.

[0130] In one embodiment, the motion control module 126 is further configured to reset the protective component 300 when it is detected that all gravity parameters are greater than or equal to a preset gravity threshold.

[0131] In one embodiment, the motion control module 126 is also configured to control the protective assembly 300 to stop operating if it is determined, based on pressure, that no kitchen utensils are placed between adjacent grid bars 102.

[0132] Each module in the aforementioned operating device can be implemented entirely or partially through software, hardware, or a combination thereof. These modules can be embedded in or independent of the processor in a computer device, or stored in the memory of a computer device as software, so that the processor can call and execute the operations corresponding to each module.

[0133] In one exemplary embodiment, a computer device is provided, including a memory and a processor. The memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to perform the following steps: acquiring tilt monitoring information of a kitchen utensil storage device; if a tilt is determined to have occurred based on the tilt monitoring information, controlling a protective component 300 to start operation, applying pressure toward one of the grid bars 102 for a kitchen utensil inserted between two adjacent grid bars 102; and controlling the protective component 300 to stop operation when the pressure reaches a preset pressure threshold.

[0134] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, performs the following steps: acquiring tilt monitoring information of a kitchen utensil storage device; if a tilt is determined to have occurred based on the tilt monitoring information, controlling the protective component 300 to start operation, applying pressure toward one of the grid bars 102 for kitchen utensils inserted between two adjacent grid bars 102; and controlling the protective component 300 to stop operation when the pressure reaches a preset pressure threshold.

[0135] In one embodiment, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, performs the following steps: acquiring tilt monitoring information of a kitchen utensil storage device; if a tilt is determined to have occurred based on the tilt monitoring information, controlling the protective component 300 to start operation, applying pressure toward one of the grid bars 102 for kitchen utensils inserted between two adjacent grid bars 102; and controlling the protective component 300 to stop operation when the pressure reaches a preset pressure threshold.

[0136] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "other embodiments," 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 this application. In this specification, the illustrative descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples.

[0137] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, 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.

[0138] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A kitchen utensil storage device, characterized in that, include: A housing, one end of which is open; A grille assembly includes an outer frame and a plurality of parallel grille bars. The grille assembly is disposed at the opening of the housing and surrounds the housing to form a receiving cavity. The interval between adjacent grille bars serves as an inlet for inserting kitchen utensils into the receiving cavity. A protective component, rotatably disposed on the grille and located inside the receiving cavity, is used to apply pressure toward one of the grilles to a kitchen utensil inserted between two adjacent grilles in the event of the kitchen utensil storage device tipping over; A tilt detector is installed in the housing; A control component that connects the protection component and the tilt detector.

2. The kitchen utensil storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective assembly includes a driver, a rotating shaft, a connecting rod, and a movable grid bar. The movable grid bar is connected to the grid bar via the rotating shaft, and the driver is connected to the rotating shaft via the connecting rod. The driver is also connected to the control assembly.

3. The kitchen utensil storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protective component also includes a pressure detector, which is disposed on the rotating shaft and connected to the control component.

4. The kitchen utensil storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable grid includes an inner core and a soft rubber outer shell that wraps around the inner core.

5. The kitchen utensil storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, One protective component is provided for each of the aforementioned grid bars, and the movable grid bar extends in the same direction as the grid bar.

6. The kitchen utensil storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A plurality of protective components are provided at intervals corresponding to each of the aforementioned grid bars, and the movable grid bars extend in the same direction as the grid bars.

7. The kitchen utensil storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tilt detector includes a gravity detector, and the housing includes an outer shell and a plurality of support feet. The support feet are disposed at the bottom of the outer shell, and one gravity detector is disposed for each support foot. The gravity detector is connected to the control component.

8. The kitchen utensil storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grille assembly is detachably mounted at the opening of the housing.

9. The kitchen utensil storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The kitchen utensil storage device also includes a handle, a slide bar, and a fixing block. The slide bar is slidably mounted on the outer frame, the handle is connected to the slide bar, and the fixing block is fixedly mounted on the slide bar. The fixing block is used to adapt and connect with the housing when the slide bar slides into position.

10. The kitchen utensil storage device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The kitchenware storage device is a cutting board sterilizer.

11. A method for operating the kitchen utensil storage device according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The operating method includes: Obtain tipping monitoring information from kitchen utensil storage equipment; If a tipping event is determined based on the tipping monitoring information, the protective assembly is activated to apply pressure toward one of the grilles for a kitchen utensil inserted between two adjacent grilles. When the pressure reaches a preset pressure threshold, the protective component is controlled to stop operating.

12. The operating method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The tipping monitoring information includes gravity parameters collected by gravity detectors installed on the support legs; the operating method further includes: If at least one of the gravity parameters is less than a preset gravity threshold, it is determined that the kitchen utensil storage device has tipped over.

13. The operating method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The operating method further includes: If all of the gravity parameters are detected to be greater than or equal to the preset gravity threshold, the protective component will be reset.

14. The operating method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The operating method further includes: If, based on the pressure, it is determined that no kitchen utensils are placed between adjacent grilles, the protective assembly is controlled to stop operating.

15. An operating device for a kitchen utensil storage device according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The operating device includes: The tipping monitoring module is used to acquire tipping monitoring information from kitchen utensil storage equipment; A pressure application module is used to control the protective assembly to start operation when a tipping is determined to have occurred based on the tipping monitoring information, so as to apply pressure toward one of the grid bars to a kitchen utensil inserted between two adjacent grid bars; The motion control module is used to control the protective component to stop operating when the pressure reaches a preset pressure threshold.

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