Portable food thermometer

By designing a portable food thermometer, using the battery box and card slot structure, combining the wireless communication module and the temperature acquisition module, the existing food thermometer has solved the problems of large size, easy to damage the probe and unsafe use, and has achieved portability, safety and Practical food temperature detection.

CN222438996UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07QUANZHOU PURPLEBOX ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420856190.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-24
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-24

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Technical Problem

The existing food thermometers are large in size and long in length. The temperature measuring probe is easily damaged and inconvenient to carry. When used, it must be placed directly above the food and can easily cause burns on the hands, which is poor in safety.

Method used

A portable food thermometer is designed, adopting a battery box and a card slot structure. The probe is equipped with a wireless communication module and a temperature acquisition module, equipped with a display screen and a Bluetooth module. The probe can be inserted into the food for real-time temperature detection, and Transfer data over a wireless connection.

Benefits of technology

A portable food thermometer is realized, and the probe is easy to store and charge, and it is not easy to cause burns on the hands during use, improving the safety and practicality of the operation.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a portable food thermometer which comprises a battery box, clamping grooves are formed in the two sides of the battery box, a probe is movably clamped through the clamping grooves, a wireless communication module is arranged in the probe, one end of the wireless communication module is fixedly connected with an electrode nut and is fixedly connected with a wire through the electrode nut, and the other end of the wireless communication module is fixedly connected with a power supply. Through the arrangement of the probe, the battery box, the communication interface, the wireless communication module and the display screen, a worker can more conveniently insert the probe into food so as to detect the temperature of the food in real time, and when the probe is not used, the probe can be effectively stored and charged, so that the temperature of the food can be detected in real time. And when the food temperature is detected, the receiver can carry out cooking prompt according to the inspection data and transmit the prompt to the mobile terminal, so that a user can receive the temperature data in real time in the cooking process, and normal cooking of the user is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food detection, in particular to a portable food thermometer. Background Art

[0002] A food thermometer is a thermometer used to measure the cooking temperature of food. Some foods need to be controlled at a certain temperature during cooking so that the food can achieve a better taste.

[0003] However, in the use of the prior art, the existing food thermometer is large in size and long in length, and its temperature measuring probe is exposed on the outside and can easily pierce other objects, making it inconvenient to store and carry, resulting in poor practicality. In addition, it is usually necessary to place it directly above the food to measure the temperature. However, since the temperature of the food is relatively high, holding the handheld thermometer directly above the food can easily cause burns to the operator's hands, resulting in poor safety in use.

[0004] Therefore, a portable food thermometer is provided to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A portable food thermometer includes a battery box, both sides of which are provided with a snap-in slot, and a probe is movably snap-in connected to the snap-in slot, a wireless communication module is provided inside the probe, one end of the wireless communication module is fixedly connected to an electrode nut, one end of the wireless communication module is movably connected to a temperature acquisition module, a contact piece is provided on the temperature acquisition module, one end of the temperature acquisition module is provided with a battery, one end of the battery is in contact with the metal part at the top of the probe, the bottom of one side surface of the battery box is movably snap-in connected to a frame, a microprocessor module is provided inside the battery box, and the inner side wall of the battery box is movably snap-in connected to the wireless communication module.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, one end of the wireless communication module is welded to the microprocessor module, a battery is movably connected to one side of the microprocessor module, a communication interface is welded to the surface of one side of the microprocessor module located above the battery, and the inner side walls of the battery box are movably connected to the top and bottom of the clamping groove with charging electrode springs, and the charging electrode springs are in contact with the electrode nut.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a charging interface is welded on one side surface of the microprocessor module below the battery, a contact button is welded on one side of the microprocessor module, an indicator light is welded on one side surface of the microprocessor module above the contact button, and a magnet is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the battery box.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a receiver shell is movably connected to one side of the battery box, a circuit board is movably connected to the inner side wall of the receiver shell, a metal iron block is movably connected to the receiver shell, a display screen is provided on one side of the circuit board, a power supply component is movably connected to one side of the circuit board, a Bluetooth module is welded on one side surface of the circuit board above the power supply component, and a sound output module is welded on one side surface of the circuit board above the Bluetooth module.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a wireless communication module is welded on one side surface of the circuit board above the sound output module, a function key is welded on one side surface of the circuit board on the side of the wireless communication module, a battery box communication interface is welded on one side surface of the circuit board below the power supply component, and a charging port is welded on one side surface of the circuit board on the side of the battery box communication interface.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the wireless communication module can be a built-in antenna with a frequency band within 1GHZ and providing 3DBI gain, the microprocessor module can be a computer board, the temperature acquisition module can be a temperature sensor, and the sound output module includes a motor and a buzzer, and the motor and the buzzer are both soldered on the circuit board.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] In the scheme of this application:

[0015] By providing the probe, battery box, communication interface, wireless communication module and display screen, the staff can more conveniently insert the probe into the food to detect the food temperature in real time. When not in use, the probe can be effectively stored and charged. When detecting the food temperature, the receiver can provide cooking prompts by checking the data and transmit the prompts to the mobile terminal, thereby ensuring that the user can receive temperature data in real time during the cooking process to facilitate the user's normal cooking. This solves the problem that the food thermometer in the prior art is large in size and long in length, and its temperature measuring probe is exposed to the outside and easily punctures other objects, making it inconvenient to store and carry it, making it less practical; and it usually needs to be placed directly above the food for temperature measurement, but due to the high temperature of the food, the operator's hands may be easily burned if the handheld thermometer is placed directly above the food, resulting in poor safety of use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is one of the overall structural diagrams of a portable food thermometer provided in this application;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partially disassembled structure of a portable food thermometer provided in this application;

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a portable food thermometer battery box provided in this application;

[0019] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a portable food thermometer receiver housing provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a portable food thermometer probe provided in this application.

[0021] Indicated in the figure:

[0022] Battery box; 2. Probe; 3. Wireless communication module; 5. Temperature acquisition module; 6. Rack; 7. Microprocessor module; 9. Battery; 10. Communication interface; 11. Charging electrode shrapnel; 12. Charging interface; 13. Contact button; 14. Indicator light; 15. Magnet; 16. Receiver housing; 17. Circuit board; 18. Display screen; 19. Power supply component; 20. Bluetooth module; 21. Sound output module; 23. Function key; 24. Battery box communication interface; 25. Charging port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them.

[0024] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely represents some embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features and technical solutions therein can be combined with each other.

[0026] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper" and "lower" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientations or positional relationships in which the inventive product is typically placed when in use, or the orientations or positional relationships commonly understood by those skilled in the art. Such terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" and the like are used solely for distinction and description and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] See also Figure 1-Figure 5The present application provides a portable food thermometer, including a battery box 1, with snap-in slots on both sides of the battery box 1, and a probe 2 is movably snap-in connected to the snap-in slots, a wireless communication module 3 is provided inside the probe 2, one end of the wireless communication module 3 is fixedly connected to an electrode nut, one end of the wireless communication module 3 is movably connected to a temperature acquisition module 5, a contact piece is provided on the temperature acquisition module 5, one end of the temperature acquisition module 5 is provided with a battery, one end of the battery is in contact with the metal part of the top end of the probe 2, a frame 6 is movably snap-in connected to the bottom of one side surface of the battery box 1, a microprocessor module 7 is provided inside the battery box 1, and the inner wall of the battery box 1 The mobile card is connected to the wireless communication module 3, one end of the wireless communication module 3 is welded to the microprocessor module 7, and the mobile card on one side of the microprocessor module 7 is connected to the battery 9. The communication interface 10 is welded on the surface of one side of the microprocessor module 7 above the battery 9. The inner wall of the battery box 1 is located at the top and bottom of the card slot and is movably connected to the charging electrode shrapnel 11. The charging electrode shrapnel 11 is in contact with the electrode nut. The surface of one side of the microprocessor module 7 is located below the battery 9 and is welded with a charging interface 12. A contact button 13 is welded on one side of the microprocessor module 7. A contact button 13 is welded on the surface of one side of the microprocessor module 7 above the contact button 13. Indicator light 14, a magnet 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the battery box 1, a receiver housing 16 is movably connected to one side of the battery box 1, a circuit board 17 is movably connected to the inner wall of the receiver housing 16, a metal iron block is movably connected to the receiver housing 16, a display screen 18 is provided on one side of the circuit board 17, a power supply component 19 is movably connected to one side of the circuit board 17, a Bluetooth module 20 is welded on one side of the surface of the circuit board 17 above the power supply component 19, a sound output module 21 is welded on one side of the surface of the circuit board 17 above the Bluetooth module 20, and a sound output module 21 is welded on one side of the surface of the circuit board 17 A wireless communication module 3 is welded on the top, a function key 23 is welded on one side of the wireless communication module 3 on one side of the circuit board 17, a battery box communication interface 24 is welded on one side of the circuit board 17 below the power supply component 19, and a charging port 25 is welded on one side of the circuit board 17 on one side of the battery box communication interface 24. The wireless communication module 3 can be a built-in antenna with a frequency band within 1GHZ and provides 3DBI gain. The microprocessor module 7 can be a computer board, the temperature acquisition module 5 can be a temperature sensor, and the sound output module 21 includes a motor and a buzzer, which are both welded on the circuit board 17.

[0029] Specifically, when in use, this portable food thermometer:

[0030] When not in use, the probe 2 is clipped into the clip slot. At this time, the battery box 1 manages the battery status of the probe and transmits the battery level, charging status, wireless signal and whether the probe 2 is inserted into the box to the circuit board 17 through the communication interface through the microprocessor, and displays it on the display screen 18. After the receiver housing 16 is inserted into the battery box 1, the receiver power supply component 19 is charged and the signal forwarding function of the battery box 1 is turned off.

[0031] The user inserts the probe 2 into the food to monitor the temperature, and then takes out the receiver. When the internal temperature of the food reaches the expected temperature, the motor and speaker will output a prompt to the user to end cooking.

[0032] When the receiver is taken out, the wireless communication module 3 built into the battery box 1 can forward the information through the built-in antenna of the battery box 1 to connect the detection information to the application APP of the mobile phone or tablet. The status information sent by the battery box 1 and all the settings of the receiver can be operated on the APP. When the internal temperature of the food reaches the expected temperature, the APP will vibrate and sound prompts.

[0033] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present invention. Although this specification has described the present invention in detail with reference to the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above specific implementation methods. Therefore, any modification or equivalent replacement of the present invention; and all technical solutions and improvements thereof that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention are included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable food thermometer, comprising a battery box (1), characterized in that: Both sides of the battery box (1) are provided with snap-in slots, and a probe (2) is movably snap-in connected to the snap-in slots; a wireless communication module (3) is provided inside the probe (2); one end of the wireless communication module (3) is fixedly connected to an electrode nut; one end of the wireless communication module (3) is movably connected to a temperature acquisition module (5); a contact sheet is provided on the temperature acquisition module (5); one end of the temperature acquisition module (5) is provided with a battery; one end of the battery is in contact with a metal portion at the top end of the probe (2); a frame (6) is movably snap-in connected to the bottom of one side surface of the battery box (1); a microprocessor module (7) is provided inside the battery box (1); and the wireless communication module (3) is movably snap-in connected to the inner wall of the battery box (1).

2. A portable food thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the wireless communication module (3) is welded to the microprocessor module (7); a battery (9) is movably connected to one side of the microprocessor module (7); a communication interface (10) is welded to a surface of one side of the microprocessor module (7) located above the battery (9); and a charging electrode spring (11) is movably connected to the top and bottom of the inner side wall of the battery box (1) located at the clamping groove; the charging electrode spring (11) is in contact with the electrode nut.

3. A portable food thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A charging interface (12) is welded to a surface of one side of the microprocessor module (7) located below the battery (9), a contact button (13) is welded to a side of the microprocessor module (7), an indicator light (14) is welded to a surface of one side of the microprocessor module (7) located above the contact button (13), and a magnet (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the battery box (1).

4. A portable food thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A receiver housing (16) is movably connected to one side of the battery box (1), a circuit board (17) is movably connected to the inner side wall of the receiver housing (16), a metal iron block is movably connected to the receiver housing (16), a display screen (18) is provided on one side of the circuit board (17), a power supply component (19) is movably connected to one side of the circuit board (17), a Bluetooth module (20) is welded to one side of the surface of the circuit board (17) located above the power supply component (19), and a sound output module (21) is welded to one side of the surface of the circuit board (17) located above the Bluetooth module (20).

5. A portable food thermometer according to claim 4, characterized in that: A wireless communication module (3) is welded to one side surface of the circuit board (17) located above the sound output module (21), a function key (23) is welded to one side surface of the circuit board (17) located on one side of the wireless communication module (3), a battery box communication interface (24) is welded to one side surface of the circuit board (17) located below the power supply component (19), and a charging port (25) is welded to one side surface of the circuit board (17) located on one side of the battery box communication interface (24).

6. A portable food thermometer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The wireless communication module (3) may be a built-in antenna, the frequency band of which is within 1 GHZ and provides 3DBI gain, the microprocessor module (7) may be a computer board, the temperature acquisition module (5) may be a temperature sensor, and the sound output module (21) includes a motor and a buzzer, and the motor and the buzzer are both welded on the circuit board (17).