Intelligent handle and kitchen appliance

Abstract

The utility model provides an intelligent handle and kitchen electric equipment, and the intelligent handle comprises an installation part and a display screen. The display screen is arranged on the surface of the mounting part; the surface can be observed by a user; and the display screen is used for displaying the operation state of the kitchen electric equipment. In the device, the display screen is arranged to display the operation state of the kitchen electric equipment, so that the intelligent handle can clearly display the operation state of the kitchen electric equipment, and the use safety of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of handles, in particular to an intelligent handle and kitchen electrical equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the development of economy and the advancement of science and technology, people's requirements for cooking experience are constantly improving. More and more families buy kitchen appliances such as ovens and steam ovens to enrich the cooking methods in the kitchen. However, this kind of kitchen appliance has a high cooking temperature and is large, so it is not easy to check the working status. Existing kitchen appliances of this type will have a display screen on the handle to display the remaining working time, but the display position of the display screen is small and cannot clearly display the operating status of the kitchen appliance. At the same time, if the kitchen appliance has an abnormality during the cooking process, it cannot serve to warn the user and cannot guarantee the user's safety. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, an object of the present invention is to provide a smart handle and a kitchen appliance, which can clearly display the operating status of the kitchen appliance, thereby improving the safety of users.

[0004] In the first aspect, an embodiment of the utility model provides a smart handle applied to kitchen appliances, the smart handle comprising: a mounting portion and a display screen; the display screen is arranged on the surface of the mounting portion; the surface can be observed by the user; the display screen is used to display the operating status of the kitchen appliance.

[0005] Furthermore, there are at least two discontinuous mounting parts on the smart handle, the number of display screens is the same as the number of mounting parts, and one display screen corresponds to one mounting part; each display screen is respectively arranged on the upper surface of the corresponding mounting part.

[0006] Furthermore, the smart handle also includes an encoder; the encoder is arranged inside the smart handle; one encoder corresponds to one display screen.

[0007] Furthermore, the smart handle also includes a connecting portion, on which a light-transmitting area is arranged; and on which a light bar is arranged.

[0008] Furthermore, the smart handle also includes a control chip; the control chip is arranged inside the smart handle; the control chip is connected to the light bar and the display screen respectively.

[0009] Furthermore, the smart handle also includes a buzzer; the buzzer is arranged on the side surface of the smart handle.

[0010] Furthermore, the smart handle also includes a wired connection module; the smart handle is connected to the controller of the kitchen appliance via the wired connection module.

[0011] Furthermore, the smart handle also includes a wireless connection module; the smart handle is connected to the communication unit of the kitchen appliance via the wireless connection module.

[0012] Furthermore, an interface is provided on the mounting portion of the smart handle; the interface is provided on the side surface of the mounting portion; and the smart handle is connected to the kitchen appliance via the interface.

[0013] In the second aspect, an embodiment of the utility model provides a kitchen appliance, including a kitchen appliance body and the above-mentioned smart handle; a connection groove is provided on the surface of the kitchen appliance body; a controller and a communication unit connected to the controller are provided in the kitchen appliance body; the smart handle is installed on the door body of the kitchen appliance body through the connection groove.

[0014] The embodiment of the utility model provides a smart handle and a kitchen appliance, wherein the smart handle comprises: a mounting portion and a display screen; the display screen is arranged on the surface of the mounting portion; the surface can be observed by the user; the display screen is used to display the operating status of the kitchen appliance. In the device, the operating status of the kitchen appliance is displayed on the display screen, so that the smart handle can clearly display the operating status of the kitchen appliance, thereby improving the user's safety.

[0015] Other features and advantages of the utility model will be described in the following description, and partly become apparent from the description, or understood by practicing the utility model. The purpose and other advantages of the utility model are realized and obtained by the structures specifically pointed out in the description, claims and drawings.

[0016] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a smart handle provided in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another smart handle provided in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the connection relationship of the control chip provided in the first embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a buzzer provided in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of kitchen appliances provided in Embodiment 2 of the present utility model.

[0023] Icons: 1-installation part; 2-display screen; 3-interface; 4-encoder; 5-control chip; 6-light bar; 7-buzzer; 8-wired connection module; 9-wireless connection module; 16-kitchen appliance body; 17-smart handle; 18-controller; 19-communication unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0025] To facilitate understanding of this embodiment, the embodiment of the utility model is described in detail below.

[0026] Embodiment 1:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the smart handle provided in Example 1 of the utility model.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 The smart handle applied to kitchen appliances includes: a mounting portion 1 and a display screen 2; the display screen 2 is arranged on the surface of the mounting portion 1; and the surface can be observed by a user.

[0029] Display screen 2 is used to display the operating status of kitchen appliances.

[0030] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 2 The mounting portion 1 of the smart handle is also provided with an interface 3 ; the interface 3 is provided on the side surface of the mounting portion; the smart handle is connected to the kitchen appliance through the interface 3 .

[0031] Here, the smart handle is arranged on the door of the kitchen appliance, and the user opens or closes the door of the kitchen appliance by holding the grip of the smart handle. The interface 3 facilitates the removal and installation of the smart handle, so that the smart handle can be applied to a variety of kitchen appliances.

[0032] The operating status of kitchen appliances includes remaining working time, real-time temperature and working status, etc.

[0033] Preferably, refer to Figure 2 There are at least two discontinuous mounting parts 1 on the smart handle, the number of display screens 2 is the same as the number of mounting parts 1, and one display screen 2 corresponds to one mounting part 1; each display screen 2 is respectively arranged on the upper surface of the corresponding mounting part 1.

[0034] Here, when two mounting portions 1 are provided on the smart handle, the two mounting portions 1 are respectively provided at two ends of the smart handle.

[0035] Further, see Figure 2 The smart handle also includes an encoder 4 ; the encoder 4 is arranged inside the smart handle; one encoder 4 corresponds to one display screen 2 .

[0036] Here, the display screen 2 may be a touch display screen, and corresponding control information may be generated according to the user's touch action; the control information includes a set time and a set temperature.

[0037] Further, see Figure 3 The smart handle also includes a control chip 5 ; the control chip is arranged inside the smart handle; the control chip 5 is connected to the display screen 2 .

[0038] Here, the control chip 5 obtains the operating status of the kitchen appliance, generates display information according to the operating status, and sends the display information to the corresponding display screen 2, so that the display screen 2 displays the operating status of the kitchen appliance. The display information includes the remaining working time, real-time temperature, working status, etc. The working status includes the working status, the working completion status, and the abnormal status.

[0039] The encoder 4 is used to convert the information sent by the control chip 5 into information that can be recognized by the display screen 2, so as to be displayed by the display screen 2. The encoder 4 is also used to convert the control information sent by the display screen 2 into information that can be recognized by the control chip 5 and send it to the control chip 5. Among them, receiving and sending information by means of signal conversion by the encoder 4 belongs to the normal operation of the encoder 4.

[0040] Specifically, when two display screens 2 (a first display screen and a second display screen) are provided on the smart handle, the first display screen generates a set time for the kitchen appliance according to the user's touch action, and sends the set time to the control chip 5 through the corresponding first encoder; so that the control chip 5 sends the set time to the kitchen appliance, so that the kitchen appliance starts cooking according to the set time.

[0041] The control chip 5 obtains the remaining working time sent by the kitchen appliance, and the first encoder converts the received remaining working time into a signal that can be displayed on the first display screen, so that the first display screen displays the remaining working time of the kitchen appliance.

[0042] The second display screen generates a set temperature for the kitchen appliance according to the user's touch action, and sends the set temperature to the control chip 5 through the corresponding second encoder, so that the control chip 5 sends the set temperature to the kitchen appliance, so that the kitchen appliance starts cooking according to the set temperature.

[0043] The control chip 5 obtains the real-time temperature sent by the kitchen appliance, and the second encoder converts the received real-time temperature into a signal that can be displayed on the second display screen, so that the second display screen displays the real-time temperature of the kitchen appliance.

[0044] Further, see Figure 2 The smart handle also includes a connecting portion, on which a light-transmitting area is provided; on which a light bar 6 is provided. The control chip 5 is connected to the light bar 6.

[0045] Here, the light bar 6 may be a three-color warning light.

[0046] The control chip 5 is also used to send display information to the light bar 6; wherein the display information includes the remaining working time and working status of the kitchen appliance; the working status includes the working status, the work completed status and the abnormal status.

[0047] When the real-time temperature in the kitchen appliance exceeds the preset maximum temperature, the kitchen appliance is in an abnormal state. At this time, the smart handle needs to be used to remind the user not to open the door to prevent the user from being scalded by the high temperature and hot air flow in the cavity of the kitchen appliance.

[0048] The light bar 6 is used to obtain the display information sent by the control chip 5. When the working state is the working state, the remaining working time is displayed in a preset form; when the working state is the work completion state, the preset color is displayed; when the working state is an abnormal state, it flashes.

[0049] Here, the preset format is a format preset for countdown display. For example, the preset format is set to a 60-minute progress bar format. The preset color can be set to any color of the three-color light. For example, when the light bar 6 is green, it is determined that the kitchen appliance is finished. When the light bar 6 flashes alternately in three colors, it is determined that the kitchen appliance is abnormal.

[0050] Specifically, when the working status is the working status, the remaining working time of the user is displayed in a progress bar manner, so as to more intuitively show the remaining working time to the user through the progress bar.

[0051] When the work status is the work completion status, the green light is on to remind the user that the work is completed. According to the actual situation, the green light can also be flashed to remind the user that the work is completed.

[0052] When the working status is abnormal, the three colors flash to warn the user that the kitchen appliance is working abnormally.

[0053] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4 The smart handle also includes a buzzer 7; the buzzer 7 is arranged on the side surface of the smart handle.

[0054] Here, the buzzer 7 is connected to the control chip 5 , and when the buzzer 7 receives the abnormal state sent by the control chip 5 , it emits a preset alarm sound.

[0055] Specifically, when the kitchen appliance works abnormally, the buzzer 7 and the light bar 6 work together to remind the user of the abnormality of the kitchen appliance in a sound and light linkage manner.

[0056] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 3 The smart handle also includes a wired connection module 8; the smart handle is connected to the controller of the kitchen appliance through the wired connection module 8.

[0057] Here, the controller of the kitchen appliance is a MCU (Micro Controller Unit), which is used to control the operation of the kitchen appliance.

[0058] The wired connection module 8 is a set of cables that can be connected to the connection slot of the kitchen appliance. The wired connection module is connected to the cables of the connection controller in the kitchen appliance, so that data can be exchanged between the smart handle and the kitchen appliance.

[0059] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 3 The smart handle also includes a wireless connection module 9; the smart handle is connected to the communication unit of the kitchen appliance through the wireless connection module 9.

[0060] Here, the wireless connection module 9 is connected to the communication unit of the kitchen appliance in a wireless manner, wherein the wireless communication manner may be Bluetooth communication, Internet communication, Internet of Things communication, and the like.

[0061] The control chip 5 can be connected to the kitchen appliance via the wired connection module 8 or the wireless connection module 9 to obtain the operating status of the kitchen appliance. The control chip 5 can also send control information to the kitchen appliance via the wired connection module 8 or the wireless connection module 9.

[0062] The embodiment of the utility model provides a smart handle, which is applied to kitchen appliances. The smart handle includes: a mounting portion and a display screen; the display screen is arranged on the surface of the mounting portion; the surface can be observed by the user; the display screen is used to display the operating status of the kitchen appliance. In the device, the operating status of the kitchen appliance is displayed on the display screen, so that the smart handle can clearly display the operating status of the kitchen appliance, thereby improving the user's safety.

[0063] Embodiment 2:

[0064] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of kitchen appliances provided in Embodiment 2 of the present utility model.

[0065] Reference Figure 5 , including a kitchen appliance body 16, and also including the above-mentioned smart handle 17; a connection groove is provided on the surface of the kitchen appliance body 16; a controller 18 and a communication unit 19 connected to the controller 18 are provided in the kitchen appliance body 16; the smart handle 17 is installed on the door body of the kitchen appliance body 16 through the connection groove.

[0066] Here, the connection slot on the kitchen appliance body 16 is connected to the interface on the smart handle 17. The controller 18 in the kitchen appliance body 16 can be directly electrically connected to the wired connection module in the smart handle 17, and can also be communicatively connected to the wireless connection module in the smart handle 17 through the communication unit 19 connected to the controller 18.

[0067] An embodiment of the utility model provides a kitchen appliance, in which a smart handle is installed in the kitchen appliance through a connecting groove, thereby facilitating user disassembly and installation. At the same time, a controller in the kitchen appliance is connected to the smart handle, and the kitchen appliance can be controlled by the smart handle, thereby improving the user experience.

[0068] Those skilled in the art can clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working process of the system and device described above can refer to the corresponding process in the aforementioned method embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0069] In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0070] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0071] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are only specific implementation methods of the utility model, which are used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit it. The protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above-mentioned embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that any technician familiar with the technical field can still modify the technical solution recorded in the above-mentioned embodiments within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, or can easily think of changes, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein; and these modifications, changes or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solution deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model, and should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model shall be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A smart handle, characterized in that: Applied to kitchen appliances, the smart handle comprises: a mounting portion and a display screen; the display screen is arranged on the surface of the mounting portion; the surface can be observed by a user; The display screen is used to display the operating status of the kitchen appliance.

2. The smart handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart handle has at least two discontinuous mounting parts, the number of the display screens is the same as the number of the mounting parts, and one display screen corresponds to one mounting part; each display screen is respectively arranged on the upper surface of the corresponding mounting part.

3. The smart handle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The smart handle also includes an encoder; the encoder is arranged inside the smart handle; one encoder corresponds to one display screen.

4. The smart handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart handle also includes a connecting portion, on which a light-transmitting area is arranged; and on the light-transmitting area a light bar is arranged.

5. The smart handle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The smart handle also includes a control chip; the control chip is arranged inside the smart handle; the control chip is connected to the light bar and the display screen respectively.

6. The smart handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart handle further includes a buzzer; the buzzer is arranged on a side surface of the smart handle.

7. The smart handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart handle also includes a wired connection module; the smart handle is connected to the controller of the kitchen appliance via the wired connection module.

8. The smart handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart handle also includes a wireless connection module; the smart handle is connected to the communication unit of the kitchen appliance via the wireless connection module.

9. The smart handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting portion of the smart handle is also provided with an interface; the interface is provided on a side surface of the mounting portion; the smart handle is connected to the kitchen appliance via the interface.

10. A kitchen appliance, characterized in that: It includes a kitchen appliance body and also includes the smart handle described in any one of claims 1 to 9; a connection groove is provided on the surface of the kitchen appliance body; a controller and a communication unit connected to the controller are provided in the kitchen appliance body; the smart handle is installed on the door of the kitchen appliance body through the connection groove.

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