Intelligent food material management device and refrigerator

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of food material management, and particularly provides an intelligent food material management device and a refrigerator. The invention aims to solve the problem that an existing clip type intelligent food material management device is easy to open due to mistaken touch of a user and is poor in reliability. Therefore, the intelligent food material management device comprises a first fixing mechanism, a second fixing mechanism and an electronic tag used for representing food material information, the first fixing mechanism is rotationally connected with the second fixing mechanism, so that the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism are fixed to a target food material in a clamping manner; at least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism comprises two parts which can rotate relatively, so that the two parts can be opened and folded relatively, and relative rotation of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism can be controlled or avoided; at least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism is provided with an electronic tag. The technical problems are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of food management technology, and specifically provides an intelligent food management device and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] With societal development, many families have installed refrigerators to preserve food. Food inside a refrigerator is kept fresh through the low-temperature environment it creates.

[0003] Refrigerators typically contain a large amount of food. To allow users to easily access information about the food (such as type and expiration date), some refrigerators are equipped with smart food management devices, and some manufacturers offer smart food management devices compatible with their refrigerators. These smart food management devices feature electronic tags that represent food information. The refrigerator, through its onboard electronic tag reader or a separate electronic tag reader, reads the food information represented by the tags on the smart food management device and displays it to the user via a screen or other information display device, thus providing the user with information about the food inside the refrigerator.

[0004] Current smart food management devices are typically designed with scissor-like clips. The clip's gripping part (located on one side of the clip's pivot) holds the food, while the pressing part (located on the other side of the pivot) controls the opening and closing of the gripping part. While convenient to use, this type of clip is prone to accidental activation of the pressing part, causing the gripping part to open and detach from the food, resulting in poor reliability. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One objective of this invention is to solve the problem that existing clip-type smart food management devices are easily opened by accidental touches from users, resulting in poor reliability.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an intelligent food ingredient management device in a first aspect, comprising a first fixing mechanism, a second fixing mechanism, and an electronic tag for characterizing food ingredient information; the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism are rotatably connected so that the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism are fixed to the target food ingredient by clamping; at least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism includes two relatively rotatable parts so that the two parts can be opened and folded relative to each other, thereby controlling or preventing the relative rotation of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism; at least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism is provided with the electronic tag.

[0007] Optionally, the first fixing mechanism includes a first clamping member and a first movable member. The first clamping member is rotatably connected to the second fixing mechanism to clamp the target food together with the second fixing mechanism. The first movable member is rotatably connected to the first clamping member and can rotate to a first open position away from the first clamping member and a first folded position overlapping the first clamping member.

[0008] Optionally, the first clamping member is rotatably connected to the root of the first movable member through its root. The first clamping member is provided with a first protrusion at its root, and the first movable member is provided with a first clearance cavity at its root for avoiding the first protrusion. When the first movable member is in the first folded position, the sidewall of the first clearance cavity abuts against the first protrusion.

[0009] Optionally, the first protrusion and the head of the first clamping member are located on opposite sides of the rotation axis between the first clamping member and the first movable member; and / or, the first clearance cavity and the head of the first movable member are located on the same side of the rotation axis between the first clamping member and the first movable member; and / or, the first clamping member is rotatably connected to the middle of the second fixing mechanism through its root.

[0010] Optionally, the intelligent food management device includes a first rotating shaft, so that the first clamping member, the first movable member and the second fixing mechanism are rotatably connected together through the first rotating shaft.

[0011] Optionally, the second fixing mechanism includes a second clamping member and a second movable member. The second clamping member is rotatably connected to the first fixing mechanism to clamp the target food ingredient together with the first clamping member. The second movable member is rotatably connected to the second clamping member and can rotate to a second open position away from the second clamping member and a second folded position overlapping the second clamping member.

[0012] Optionally, the second clamping member is rotatably connected to the root of the second movable member through its root. The second clamping member is provided with a second protrusion at its root, and the second movable member is provided with a second clearance cavity at its root for avoiding the second protrusion. When the second movable member is in the second folded position, the sidewall of the second clearance cavity abuts against the second protrusion.

[0013] Optionally, the second protrusion and the head of the second clamping member are located on opposite sides of the rotation axis between the second clamping member and the second movable member; and / or, the second clearance cavity and the head of the second movable member are located on the same side of the rotation axis between the second clamping member and the second movable member; and / or, the intelligent food management device includes a second rotating shaft to rotatably connect the second clamping member and the second movable member together via the second rotating shaft.

[0014] Optionally, the second fixing mechanism includes an outer shell and an inner shell, and the electronic tag is installed between the outer shell and the inner shell.

[0015] Optionally, one end of the outer shell is provided with a slot, and the other end of the outer shell, and / or, the two sides of the outer shell adjacent to the one end are provided with slots; the inner shell is provided with a tongue that matches the slot and a buckle that matches the slot, the tongue is inserted into the slot, and the buckle is embedded in the slot to fix the outer shell and the inner shell together.

[0016] Optionally, the end of the housing away from the first clamping member is provided with a protruding operating part on the side close to or away from the first clamping member.

[0017] Optionally, the intelligent food management device further includes an elastic member, which provides a force to the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism to clamp the target food.

[0018] Optionally, the elastic member is configured as a torsion spring; or, the elastic member is configured as an elastic sheet integrally formed with the first fixing mechanism or the second fixing mechanism.

[0019] Optionally, the electronic tag is an RFID tag or an NFC tag; and / or, the smart food management device is suitable for a refrigerator.

[0020] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a refrigerator including the intelligent food management device described in any of the preceding embodiments.

[0021] Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art will understand that in the aforementioned technical solution of the present invention, by setting at least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism as two relatively rotatable parts, the two parts can be opened and folded relative to each other, thereby controlling or preventing the relative rotation of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism. That is, when the two parts are open relative to each other, the intelligent food management device of the present invention is no different from a traditional scissor-type clip and can be opened and closed normally; when the two parts are folded relative to each other, at least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism becomes shorter, the force required to open relative to each other increases, or there is a lack of force points, so that it will not open relative to each other when accidentally touched by the user.

[0022] Furthermore, by including a first clamping member and a first movable member in the first fixing mechanism, and rotatably connecting the first movable member with the first clamping member, the first fixing mechanism can be opened and folded by rotating the first movable member.

[0023] Furthermore, by providing a first protrusion at the root of the first clamping member and a first clearance cavity at the root of the first movable member for avoiding the first protrusion, the first movable member in the first folded position can abut against the first protrusion through the side wall of the first clearance cavity, thus ensuring both the driving effect of the first movable member on the first clamping member and the folding effect of the first movable member and the first clamping member.

[0024] Furthermore, by positioning the first protrusion and the head of the first clamping member on opposite sides of the rotation axis between the first clamping member and the first movable member, the point of contact between the first movable member and the first clamping member is located on one side of the opening direction of the first clamping member. This allows the user to drive the first movable member to rotate the first clamping member with only a small amount of force.

[0025] Furthermore, by rotatably connecting the first clamping component, the first movable component, and the second fixing mechanism together via the first rotating shaft, the structure of the intelligent food management device is effectively simplified, and the production cost of the intelligent food management device is reduced.

[0026] Furthermore, by including a second clamping member and a second movable member in the second fixing mechanism, and rotatably connecting the second movable member with the second clamping member, the second fixing mechanism can also be opened and folded by rotating the second movable member.

[0027] Furthermore, by setting slots and grooves on the outer shell of the second fixing mechanism and setting tongues and buckles on the inner shell of the second fixing mechanism, the outer shell and the inner shell are fixed together, so that the outer shell and the inner shell can be assembled together without the aid of other fixing components and tools, making installation more convenient.

[0028] Furthermore, by providing a raised operating part on the outer casing, users can lift the entire intelligent food management device through the operating part, thus preventing slippage.

[0029] Other beneficial effects of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can more clearly understand the improved objectives, features and advantages of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, some embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that the same reference numerals may indicate the same or similar parts or components in different drawings; the drawings of the present invention are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0031] In the attached image:

[0032] Figure 1 These are isometric views (folded state) of the intelligent food management device in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is an isometric view (open state) of the intelligent food management device in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the intelligent food ingredient management device along the AA direction;

[0035] Figure 4 These are isometric views (in use) of the intelligent food management device in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 yes Figures 1 to 4 First structural exploded view of the intelligent food ingredient management device;

[0037] Figure 6 yes Figures 1 to 4 Exploded view of the second structure of the intelligent food ingredient management device;

[0038] Figure 7 yes Figures 1 to 4 An exploded view of the first structure of the second fixing mechanism and the electronic tag;

[0039] Figure 8 yes Figures 1 to 4 Exploded view of the second structure of the second fixing mechanism and the electronic tag;

[0040] Figure 9 This is an isometric view (folded state) of the intelligent food management device in other embodiments of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 10This is an isometric view (open state) of the intelligent food management device in some other embodiments of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 11 This is an isometric view (in use) of the intelligent food management device in other embodiments of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided by the present invention.

[0044] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0045] 001. Intelligent food management device; 002. Target food ingredient; 003. Refrigerator;

[0046] 100. First fixing mechanism; 110. First clamping member; 111. First protrusion; 112. First positioning groove; 120. First movable member; 121. First clearance cavity;

[0047] 200, Second fixing mechanism; 210, Outer shell; 211, Slot; 212, Socket; 213, First receiving cavity; 2101, Operating part; 220, Inner shell; 221, Tongue; 222, Buckle; 2201, Clearance hole; 2202, Second positioning groove; 2203, Second receiving cavity; 230, Connecting arm; 240, Second clamping member; 241, Second protrusion; 250, Second movable member; 251, Second clearance cavity;

[0048] 300. Electronic tags;

[0049] 410. First rotating shaft; 420. Second rotating shaft;

[0050] 500. Elastic component. Detailed Implementation

[0051] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are merely a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments of the present invention. These partial embodiments are intended to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Based on the embodiments provided by the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should still fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0052] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0053] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances. For example, unless otherwise specified, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" can specifically refer to any feasible connection form such as bolted connections, screw connections, welding, insertion, riveting, fusion welding, and snap-fitting.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the intelligent food ingredient management device 001 includes a first fixing mechanism 100, a second fixing mechanism 200, and an electronic tag 300 for characterizing food ingredient information.

[0055] The first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 are rotatably connected, so that the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 are fixed to the target food ingredient 002 by clamping. Figure 4 (As shown).

[0056] It should be noted that the target ingredient 002 can be the ingredient itself, such as beef, vegetables, or beverages, or it can be a bag, box, basket, or other container containing the aforementioned ingredient, or a rope, label, or strap connected to the aforementioned ingredient.

[0057] Furthermore, at least one of the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 includes two parts that can rotate relative to each other, so that the two parts can be opened and folded relative to each other, thereby enabling control or prevention of relative rotation between the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200.

[0058] Furthermore, at least one of the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 is provided with an electronic tag 300.

[0059] In this invention, the electronic tag 300 is an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag or an NFC (Near Field Communication) tag. Of course, those skilled in the art can also set the electronic tag 300 to any feasible form such as Bluetooth or HFID (Passive Capacitive Coupling Identification) as needed.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, by configuring at least one of the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 as two parts that can rotate relative to each other, the two parts can be opened and folded relative to each other, thereby controlling or preventing the relative rotation of the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200. That is, when the two parts are opened relative to each other, the intelligent food management device 001 of the present invention is no different from a traditional scissor-type clip and can be opened and closed normally; when the two parts are folded relative to each other, at least one of the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 becomes shorter, the force required to open relative to each other becomes greater, or there is a lack of force points, so that it will not open relative to each other when accidentally touched by the user.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the first fixing mechanism 100 includes a first clamping member 110 and a first movable member 120.

[0062] The first clamping member 110 is rotatably connected to the second fixing mechanism 200, so that together with the second fixing mechanism 200, they clamp the target food ingredient 002 (e.g., ...). Figure 4 (As shown).

[0063] The first movable member 120 is rotatably connected to the first clamping member 110 and can be rotated to a first open position away from the first clamping member 110 (e.g., ...). Figures 2 to 4 (as shown) and the first folding position overlapping with the first clamping member 110 (as shown) Figure 1 (As shown).

[0064] Those skilled in the art will understand that by including a first clamping member 110 and a first movable member 120 in the first fixing mechanism 100, and rotatably connecting the first movable member 120 to the first clamping member 110, the first fixing mechanism 100 can be opened and folded by rotating the first movable member 120.

[0065] Continue reading Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first clamping member 110 is rotatably connected to the root of the first movable member 120 through its root, so as to improve the structural utilization efficiency of the first clamping member 110 and the first movable member 120.

[0066] Continue reading Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first clamping member 110 is provided with a first protrusion 111 at its root, and the first movable member 120 is provided with a first clearance cavity 121 at its root for avoiding the first protrusion 111. The first movable member 120, in the first folded position, causes the sidewall of the first clearance cavity 121 to abut against the first protrusion 111 (e.g., ...). Figure 3 (As shown).

[0067] Those skilled in the art will understand that by providing a first protrusion 111 at the root of the first clamping member 110 and a first clearance cavity 121 at the root of the first movable member 120 for avoiding the first protrusion 111, the first movable member 120 in the first folded position can abut against the first protrusion 111 through the side wall of the first clearance cavity 121, thus ensuring both the driving effect of the first movable member 120 on the first clamping member 110 and the folding effect of the first movable member 120 and the first clamping member 110.

[0068] from Figures 1 to 6 As can be seen, in some embodiments of the present invention, the sides of the first protrusion 111 and the first clearance cavity 121 that abut against each other are both inclined surfaces, so as to increase the contact area between the two and effectively prevent the situation where indentations or wear are easy to occur due to the small contact area.

[0069] from Figures 1 to 6 It can also be seen that, in some embodiments of the present invention, the head of the first protrusion 111 and the head of the first clamping member 110 are respectively located on the rotation axis between the first clamping member 110 and the first movable member 120 (e.g., Figure 4 (as shown by the dotted line in the image) on both sides. In this way, the point where the first movable member 120 abuts against the first clamping member 110 is located on one side of the opening direction of the first clamping member 110, so that the user only needs a small force to drive the first movable member 120 to rotate the first clamping member 110.

[0070] from Figures 1 to 6 It can also be seen that, in some embodiments of the present invention, the head of the first clearance cavity 121 and the first movable member 120 is located on the rotation axis between the first clamping member 110 and the first movable member 120 (e.g., Figure 4 On the same side of the dotted line (as shown in the image), so that it is in the same position Figure 1 The first movable member 120 at the first folding position shown can fit together with the first clamping member 110.

[0071] from Figures 1 to 6It can also be seen that in some embodiments of the present invention, the first clamping member 110 is rotatably connected to the middle part of the second fixing mechanism 200 through its root, so that a part of the second fixing mechanism 200 corresponds to the first clamping member 110 and together clamps the target food ingredient 002; and another part of the second fixing mechanism 200 corresponds to the first movable member 120 for the user to press, thereby opening the first clamping member 110.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the intelligent food management device 001 further includes a first rotating shaft 410, so that the first clamping member 110, the first movable member 120 and the second fixing mechanism 200 are rotatably connected together through the first rotating shaft 410.

[0073] Those skilled in the art will understand that by rotatably connecting the first clamping member 110, the first movable member 120, and the second fixing mechanism 200 together via the first rotating shaft 410, the structure of the intelligent food management device 001 is effectively simplified and the production cost of the intelligent food management device 001 is reduced.

[0074] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, as needed, make the first clamping member 110 and the first movable member 120 rotatably connected together through a pivot, and make the first clamping member 110 and the second fixing mechanism 200 rotatably connected together through another pivot.

[0075] from Figure 5 and Figure 6 As can be seen from the figure, in some embodiments of the present invention, the first clamping member 110 and the first movable member 120 are respectively provided with pivot holes (not marked in the figure) to install the first pivot 410.

[0076] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the intelligent food management device 001 further includes an elastic member 500, which is used to provide a force to the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 to clamp the target food 002.

[0077] from Figure 5 and Figure 6 As can be seen from the above, in some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic member 500 is a torsion spring, and one end of the torsion spring abuts against the first clamping member 110, and the other end abuts against the second fixing mechanism 200.

[0078] Specifically, the first clamping member 110 is provided with a first positioning groove 112 at the first protrusion 111 to position and lock one end of the torsion spring.

[0079] Furthermore, provided that the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 can clamp the target food ingredient 002, those skilled in the art can also, as needed, set the elastic member 500 to any other feasible structure, such as a compression spring, a tension spring, a V-shaped spring, an elastic sheet integrally formed with the first fixing mechanism 100 or the second fixing mechanism 200, etc.

[0080] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, especially as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second fixing mechanism 200 includes a housing 210 and an inner housing 220, and the electronic tag 300 is installed between the housing 210 and the inner housing 220.

[0081] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the outer shell 210 is provided with a slot 211, and the two sides of the outer shell 210 adjacent to this end are provided with slots 212. The inner shell 220 is provided with a tongue 221 that matches the slot 211 and a buckle 222 that matches the slot 212. The tongue 221 is inserted into the slot 211, and the buckle 222 is embedded in the slot 212 to fix the outer shell 210 and the inner shell 220 together.

[0082] During installation, the inner shell 220's tongue 221 is first inserted into the outer shell 210's slot 211. Then, the inner shell 220 is pressed into the outer shell 210, causing the inner shell 220's clip 222 to engage with the outer shell 210's slot 212, thus securing the outer shell 210 and inner shell 220 together. It is evident that the outer shell 210 and inner shell 220 can be assembled without the aid of other fixing components and tools, making installation more convenient.

[0083] In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, as needed, arrange the card slot 212 on the other end of the housing 210 opposite to the slot 211.

[0084] Continue reading Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments of the present invention, the inner shell 220 is provided with a clearance hole 2201 and a second positioning groove 2202, the clearance hole 2201 penetrating the inner shell 220. The second positioning groove 2202 is located on the side of the inner shell 220 facing the outer shell 210 and is connected to the clearance hole 2201, so that the other end of the torsion spring passes through the clearance hole 2201 and is embedded in the second positioning groove 2202.

[0085] like Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the outer shell 210 is provided with a first receiving cavity 213, and the inner shell 220 is provided with a second receiving cavity 2203 corresponding to the first receiving cavity 213. The first receiving cavity 213 and the second receiving cavity 2203 are used to receive the electronic tag 300.

[0086] Of course, those skilled in the art may omit at least one of the first receiving cavity 213 and the second receiving cavity 2203 as needed.

[0087] like Figures 5 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second fixing mechanism 200 further includes a connecting arm 230 that is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the inner shell 220. The connecting arm 230 is provided with a pivot hole (not marked in the figure) that is adapted to the first pivot 410, so that the second fixing mechanism 200 is rotatably connected to the first clamping member 110 and the first movable member 120 through the connecting arm 230.

[0088] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the outer shell 210 away from the first clamping member 110 is provided with a protruding operating part 2101 on the side close to or away from the first clamping member 110.

[0089] Those skilled in the art will understand that by providing a protruding operating part 2101 on the outer casing 210, the user can lift the entire intelligent food management device 001 through the operating part 2101, thus avoiding slippage.

[0090] Furthermore, those skilled in the art may also provide anti-slip textures on the operating part 2101 as needed.

[0091] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may omit the operation unit 2101 as needed.

[0092] The following reference Figures 1 to 4 The following is a brief description of the usage of the intelligent food management device 001 in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0093] First, move the first movable component 120 from... Figure 1 The first fold position shown is flipped to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first open position is shown. Then, press the first movable member 120 and the second fixing mechanism 200, bringing the head of the first movable member 120 closer to the second fixing mechanism 200, and thus moving the head of the first clamping member 110 away from the second fixing mechanism 200. After placing the target ingredient 002 between the head of the first clamping member 110 and the second fixing mechanism 200, release the first movable member 120. Finally, remove the first movable member 120 from... Figures 2 to 4 The first opening position shown is flipped to Figure 1 The first fold position shown is sufficient.

[0094] It should be noted that the intelligent food management device 001 of the present invention is not limited to the foregoing description. Figures 1 to 8 The described method can also take any other feasible form. Those skilled in the art can make appropriate adjustments to the intelligent food management device 001 described above according to actual needs. For example, the intelligent food management device 001 described above can be set as... Figures 9 to 11 As shown in the figure.

[0095] The following reference Figures 9 to 11 A brief description of the intelligent food management device 001 shown is provided below.

[0096] Before proceeding, it should be noted that, for ease of description and to enable those skilled in the art to quickly understand the technical solution of this invention, the following text only describes the invention in detail. Figures 9 to 11 The intelligent food management device 001 shown in the figure and Figures 1 to 8 The differences of the intelligent food management device 001 shown will be described in detail. For the similarities, please refer to the description above.

[0097] Figures 9 to 11 Other embodiments shown are similar to Figures 1 to 8 The difference in some embodiments shown lies in the second fixing mechanism 200. Simply put, the second fixing mechanism 200 is the same as the first fixing mechanism 100 described above, and is also configured to include two relatively rotatable parts. Specifically:

[0098] like Figures 9 to 11 As shown, in some other embodiments of the present invention, the second fixing mechanism 200 includes a second clamping member 240 and a second movable member 250. The second clamping member 240 is rotatably connected to the first fixing mechanism 100 to clamp the target food ingredient 002 together with the first clamping member 110. The second movable member 250 is rotatably connected to the second clamping member 240 and can be rotated to a second open position away from the second clamping member 240 (e.g., ...). Figure 10 and Figure 11 (as shown) and the second folding position overlapping with the second clamping member 240 (as shown) Figure 9 (As shown).

[0099] like Figures 9 to 11As shown, in some other embodiments of the present invention, corresponding to the first fixing mechanism 100, the second clamping member 240 is rotatably connected to the root of the second movable member 250 through its root. The second clamping member 240 is provided with a second protrusion 241 at its root, and the second movable member 250 is provided with a second clearance cavity 251 at its root for avoiding the second protrusion 241. The second movable member 250 in the second folded position causes the sidewall of the second clearance cavity 251 to abut against the second protrusion 241.

[0100] like Figures 9 to 11 As shown, in other embodiments of the present invention, corresponding to the first fixing mechanism 100, the heads of the second protrusion 241 and the second clamping member 240 are respectively located on the rotation axis between the second clamping member 240 and the second movable member 250 (e.g., Figure 11 (As shown by the dotted line on the lower middle side) on both sides.

[0101] like Figures 9 to 11 As shown, in other embodiments of the present invention, corresponding to the first fixing mechanism 100, the second clearance cavity 251 and the head of the second movable member 250 are located on the rotation axis between the second clamping member 240 and the second movable member 250 (e.g., Figure 11 (The same side as the dotted line on the lower middle side).

[0102] like Figures 9 to 11 As shown, in some other embodiments of the present invention, the intelligent food management device 001 includes a second rotating shaft 420, so that the second clamping member 240 and the second movable member 250 are rotatably connected together through the second rotating shaft 420.

[0103] Furthermore, although not shown in the figures, in other embodiments of the invention, the second clamping member 240 may include two opposing housings to mount the electronic tag 300 between the two housings. The connection structure of the two housings can be... Figures 1 to 8 The outer shell 210 and the inner shell 220 shown may have the same or different connection structures. For example, the two shells may be fixed together by means of screws, welding, bonding, etc.

[0104] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will understand that the electronic tag 300 is fixed to the first clamping member 110, the first movable member 120 or the second movable member 250.

[0105] Furthermore, the intelligent food management device 001 described in any of the preceding embodiments of the present invention is applicable to refrigerators and can be applied to existing conventional refrigerators.

[0106] like Figure 12As shown, the present invention also provides a refrigerator 003, which includes the intelligent food management device 001 described in any embodiment throughout the text.

[0107] It should be noted that the refrigerator 003 of the present invention is a refrigerator in a broad sense, which includes not only the refrigerator as commonly referred to in the narrow sense, but also preservation equipment with refrigeration and / or freezing functions, such as refrigerators, freezers, etc.

[0108] The technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with several embodiments above. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can disassemble and combine the technical solutions in the above embodiments, and can also make equivalent changes or substitutions to related technical features. Any changes, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the technical concept and / or technical principles of the present invention will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent food ingredient management device, characterized in that, It includes a first fixing mechanism, a second fixing mechanism, and an electronic tag for characterizing food information; The first fixing mechanism is rotatably connected to the second fixing mechanism so that the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism are fixed to the target food by clamping. At least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism includes two relatively rotatable parts, such that the two parts can be opened and folded relative to each other, thereby enabling control or prevention of relative rotation between the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism; At least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism is equipped with the electronic tag.

2. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fixing mechanism includes a first clamping member and a first movable member. The first clamping member is rotatably connected to the second fixing mechanism so as to clamp the target food together with the second fixing mechanism; The first movable component is rotatably connected to the first clamping component and can be rotated to a first open position away from the first clamping component and a first folded position overlapping the first clamping component.

3. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first clamping member is rotatably connected to the root of the first movable member via its root. The first clamping member has a first protrusion at its root, and the first movable member has a first clearance cavity at its root for avoiding the first protrusion. When the first movable member is in the first folded position, the side wall of the first clearance cavity abuts against the first protrusion.

4. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first protrusion and the head of the first clamping member are respectively located on opposite sides of the rotation axis between the first clamping member and the first movable member; and / or, The first clearance cavity and the head of the first movable member are located on the same side of the rotation axis between the first clamping member and the first movable member; and / or, The first clamping member is rotatably connected to the middle of the second fixing mechanism via its root.

5. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The intelligent food ingredient management device includes a first rotating shaft, which allows the first clamping member, the first movable member, and the second fixing mechanism to be rotatably connected together via the first rotating shaft.

6. The intelligent food management device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The second fixing mechanism includes a second clamping member and a second movable member. The second clamping member is rotatably connected to the first fixing mechanism so as to clamp the target food together with the first clamping member; The second movable member is rotatably connected to the second clamping member and can be rotated to a second open position away from the second clamping member and a second folded position overlapping the second clamping member.

7. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second clamping member is rotatably connected to the root of the second movable member via its root. The second clamping member has a second protrusion at its root, and the second movable member has a second clearance cavity at its root for avoiding the second protrusion. When the second movable member is in the second folded position, the side wall of the second clearance cavity abuts against the second protrusion.

8. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second protrusion and the head of the second clamping member are respectively located on opposite sides of the rotation axis between the second clamping member and the second movable member; and / or, The second clearance cavity and the head of the second movable member are located on the same side of the rotation axis between the second clamping member and the second movable member; and / or, The intelligent food ingredient management device includes a second rotating shaft, which allows the second clamping member and the second movable member to be rotatably connected together via the second rotating shaft.

9. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The second fixing mechanism includes an outer shell and an inner shell. The electronic tag is installed between the outer shell and the inner shell.

10. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to claim 9, characterized in that, A slot is provided at one end of the outer casing. The other end of the housing, and / or the two sides of the housing adjacent to the first end are provided with slots; The inner shell is provided with a tongue that matches the slot and a buckle that matches the slot. The tongue is inserted into the slot and the buckle is embedded in the slot to fix the outer shell and the inner shell together.

11. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The end of the outer shell away from the first clamping member has a protruding operating part on the side close to or away from the first clamping member.

12. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The intelligent food ingredient management device also includes an elastic component, which provides a force to the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism to clamp the target food ingredient.

13. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The elastic member is configured as a torsion spring; or... The elastic member is configured as an elastic sheet integrally formed with the first fixing mechanism or the second fixing mechanism.

14. The intelligent food ingredient management device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The electronic tag is an RFID tag or an NFC tag; and / or, The intelligent food management device is suitable for refrigerators.

15. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The intelligent food management device includes any one of claims 1 to 14.

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