Cookware centering recognition device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cookware centering recognition device which comprises a control device and at least three sets of detection moving assemblies. The detection moving assembly comprises a test mounting rack, a moving device and a pressure sensing device; the test mounting rack is detachably and fixedly arranged on a pot support of the cooker pot rack; the pressure sensing device is detachably arranged on the test mounting rack; the pressure sensing device is used for collecting pressure information between the mounting rack and the test cookware; the fixed end of the moving device is fixedly arranged on the test mounting rack; the moving end of the moving device can be in contact with the test cookware; the control device is electrically connected with the moving device and the pressure sensing device. The control device can respond to the pressure information sent by the pressure sensing device and control the moving end of the moving device to drive the test pot to move by a target displacement along the preset direction, so that the test pot can be centrally placed on the cooker pot rack in the cooker performance test, the test pot is heated unevenly, and the test efficiency is improved. And the accuracy of the cooker performance test result is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of positioning and identification, and particularly to a device for identifying the centering of cookware. Background Art

[0002] Generally, during the performance test of a cooking appliance, the tester needs to place the test cookware on the cookware support of the cookware rack. The tester observes manually from the front and side of the test bench respectively, and then manually moves the cookware forward and backward and left and right to place the test cookware centered on the cookware support, thereby reducing the deviation of the cookware placement position during the test and affecting the result of the cooking appliance performance test.

[0003] However, the method of visual observation has the following deficiencies: Visual observation has errors, resulting in insufficient centering accuracy of the cookware, uneven heating of the test cookware, and the cookware cannot fully absorb the heat that can be theoretically absorbed by the cookware, thereby causing errors in the result of the cooking appliance performance test; at the same time, the process of adjusting the cookware by the method of visual observation is cumbersome and slow, and the operator needs to repeatedly change the perspective, and it is easy to miss other operation procedures at key time nodes during the adjustment process, thereby causing errors in the test result.

[0004] Therefore, an improved device for identifying the centering of cookware needs to be provided to solve at least one of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] To solve the problems existing in the above prior art, this application provides a device for identifying the centering of cookware, including a control device and at least three groups of detection and moving components; the detection and moving components include a test mounting rack, a moving device, and a pressure sensing device; the test mounting rack is detachably and fixedly arranged on the cookware support of the cooking appliance rack; the pressure sensing device is detachably arranged on the test mounting rack; the pressure sensing device is used for collecting the pressure information between the mounting rack and the test cookware; the fixed end of the moving device is fixedly arranged on the test mounting rack; the moving end of the moving device can contact the test cookware; the control device is electrically connected to the moving device and the pressure sensing device respectively; and then the control device can respond to the pressure information sent by the pressure sensing device and control the moving end of the moving device to drive the test cookware to move a target displacement along a preset direction.

[0006] Further, the test mounting rack is formed by enclosing a C-shaped structure by a first side wall, a bottom wall, and a second side wall; in the state where the test mounting rack is cooperatively installed with the cookware support, the opening of the C-shaped structure faces the cookware support, the first side wall and the second side wall of the test mounting rack are respectively arranged on both sides of the cookware support, and the bottom wall of the test mounting rack can abut against the top surface of the cookware support.

[0007] Furthermore, an induction device mounting position is provided on the bottom wall of the test mounting bracket, and the pressure sensing device is detachably mounted within the induction device mounting position.

[0008] Furthermore, a fastening structure is provided on the test mounting bracket; the fastening structure can be tightened against the cookware bracket, thereby fixing the test mounting bracket to the cookware bracket.

[0009] Furthermore, the fastening structure includes a fastener and a fastening hole provided on the first side wall or the second side wall of the test mounting bracket; the test mounting bracket is mounted on the cookware bracket; the fastener is threadedly connected to the fastening hole, and one end of the fastener can be tightened against the side surface of the cookware bracket.

[0010] Furthermore, a mounting handle is fixedly connected to one end of the test mounting bracket; the handle structure is arranged at an angle to the test mounting bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, a limiting portion is also provided on the test mounting bracket; the limiting portion is in limiting cooperation with the cookware bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the moving device includes a driving device and an output wheel set; the driving device is fixedly arranged on the top surface of the test mounting bracket; the driving device is in transmission connection with the output wheel set, the test cookware can be abutted against the output wheel set, and the driving device can drive the output wheel set to rotate, thereby driving the test cookware to move.

[0013] Furthermore, the output wheel set includes a first output wheel, a second output wheel and an output shaft; the output shaft is connected to the driving end of the driving device, and the first output wheel and the second output wheel are respectively arranged on both sides of the test mounting bracket and are respectively fixedly connected to the output shaft.

[0014] Furthermore, the number of the detection and moving components matches the number of the cookware brackets of the cooking appliance rack.

[0015] A cookware centering recognition device provided by the present application has at least the following technical effects:

[0016] The cookware centering recognition device in this application includes a control device and at least three groups of detection and moving components; the detection and moving components include a test mounting bracket, a moving device, and a pressure sensing device; the test mounting bracket is detachably and fixedly arranged on the cookware bracket of the cooking appliance rack; the pressure sensing device is detachably arranged on the test mounting bracket; the pressure sensing device is used to collect the pressure information between the mounting bracket and the test cookware; the fixed end of the moving device is fixedly arranged on the test mounting bracket; the moving end of the moving device can contact the test cookware; the control device is electrically connected to the moving device and the pressure sensing device respectively; furthermore, the control device can respond to the pressure information sent by the pressure sensing device, control the moving end of the moving device to drive the test cookware to move a target displacement along a preset direction, so that in the cooking appliance performance test, the test cookware can be centered and placed on the cooking appliance rack, making the test cookware unevenly heated and improving the accuracy of the cooking appliance performance test results. Description of the Drawings

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 : Structural schematic diagram of the cookware centering recognition device provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 : Structural schematic diagram of the cookware centering recognition device from another perspective provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 : Structural schematic diagram of the cookware centering recognition device from another perspective provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] In the figure: 1 - test mounting bracket, 2 - moving device, 3 - mounting handle, 11 - fastening structure, 21 - driving device, 22 - output wheel set, 221 - first output wheel, 222 - second output wheel, 223 - output shaft, 111 - fastener, 112 - fastening hole. Detailed Embodiments

[0022] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the present utility model and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily need to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present utility model described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, device, product or equipment that includes a series of steps or units does not necessarily have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or equipment.

[0024] The following describes the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings do not limit the content of the utility model recorded in the claims in any way.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1-3 , the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cookware centering recognition device, including a control device and at least three groups of detection and movement components; the detection and movement components include a test mounting bracket 1, a movement device 2, and a pressure sensing device; the test mounting bracket 1 is detachably and fixedly arranged on the cookware bracket of the cooktop; the pressure sensing device is detachably arranged on the test mounting bracket 1; the pressure sensing device is used to collect the pressure information between the mounting bracket 1 and the test cookware; the fixed end of the movement device 2 is fixedly arranged on the test mounting bracket 1; the moving end of the movement device 2 can contact the test cookware; the control device is electrically connected to the movement device 2 and the pressure sensing device respectively; and then the control device can respond to the pressure information sent by the pressure sensing device and control the moving end of the movement device 2 to drive the test cookware to move a target displacement along a preset direction.

[0026] In the embodiment of the present application, by arranging detection and movement components on each cookware bracket, and the pressure sensing device in each detection and movement component can collect the pressure information between each mounting bracket and the test cookware; the control device can respond to the corresponding pressure information sent by each pressure sensing device and control the moving ends of each movement device to drive the test cookware to move a target displacement along a preset direction in coordination, so that the test cookware is centered and placed on the cooktop of the cooktop, thereby ensuring the uniform heating of the test cookware in the cooktop performance test and improving the accuracy of the cooktop performance test results.

[0027] It should be added that, to ensure that the test cookware can be stably placed on the cooktop rack, generally there are at least three cookware supports equidistantly distributed on the cooktop rack; the three groups of detection and movement components are correspondingly arranged on the three cookware supports.

[0028] Specifically, the number of the detection and movement components matches the number of the cookware supports on the cooktop rack.

[0029] In some other embodiments, there are four cookware supports equidistantly distributed on the cooktop rack, and the four groups of detection and movement components are correspondingly arranged on the four cookware supports.

[0030] Furthermore, through the pressure information collected by the pressure sensing devices on each cookware support, the control device can control the movement of the mobile ends of the movement devices on each cookware support according to the received pressure information, and then can drive the test cookware to move in coordination, so that the test cookware is centered and placed on the cooktop rack.

[0031] In some embodiments, the test mounting frame 1 is formed into a U-shaped structure surrounded by a first side wall, a bottom wall and a second side wall; when the test mounting frame 1 is cooperatively installed with the cookware support, the opening of the U-shaped structure faces the cookware support, the first side wall and the second side wall of the test mounting frame 1 are respectively arranged on both sides of the cookware support, and the bottom wall of the test mounting frame 1 can abut against the top surface of the cookware support.

[0032] Specifically, the distance between the first side wall and the second side wall of the test mounting frame 1 is matched with the width of the cookware support.

[0033] In some other embodiments, convex structures are arranged on the sides of the first side wall and the second side wall of the test mounting frame 1 facing the cookware support, and groove structures are arranged on both sides of the cookware support. When the test mounting frame 1 is in a cooperative state with the cookware support, the convex structures and the groove structures are in limit cooperation, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the test mounting frame 1 and the cookware support.

[0034] In some embodiments, an induction device mounting position is arranged on the bottom wall of the test mounting frame 1, and the pressure sensing device is detachably mounted in the induction device mounting position.

[0035] Specifically, an installation groove is arranged on the bottom wall of the test mounting frame 1, and the pressure sensing device is fixed in the installation groove by means of glue, ensuring the firmness of the cooperation between the pressure sensing device and the test mounting frame 1.

[0036] In some embodiments, a fastening structure 11 is arranged on the test mounting frame 1; the fastening structure 11 can abut against the cookware support, and then fix the test mounting frame 1 on the cookware support.

[0037] In the embodiment of the present application, a fastening structure 11 is provided on the test mounting frame 1, and the fastening structure 11 can be pressed against the cookware support, thereby improving the tightness of the cooperation between the test mounting frame 1 and the cookware support.

[0038] In some embodiments, the fastening structure 11 includes a fastener 111 and a fastening hole 112 arranged on the first side wall or the second side wall of the test mounting frame 1; the test mounting frame 1 is installed on the cookware support; the fastener 111 is threadedly connected to the fastening hole 112, and one end of the fastener 111 can be tightened against the side of the cookware support.

[0039] Specifically, the fastener 111 can be a set screw, and the fastening hole 112 can be a threaded hole that matches the set screw. The set screw is threadedly connected to the threaded hole, and then the part of the set screw passing through the threaded hole can abut against the side of the cookware bracket, further improving the tightness of the test mounting frame 1 and the cookware bracket.

[0040] In some embodiments, a mounting handle 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the test mounting frame 1 ; the mounting handle 3 is arranged at an angle to the test mounting frame 1 .

[0041] Specifically, the mounting handle 3 is fixedly disposed on a side of the test mounting frame 1 that is away from the pressure sensing device.

[0042] Specifically, the mounting handle 3 is arranged downward at an angle of 30° to the test mounting frame 1 .

[0043] In the embodiment of the present application, by providing the installation handle 3, it is convenient for the operator to hold the installation handle 3 to install the test mounting frame 1 on the pot bracket. It is also convenient for the operator to quickly remove the test mounting frame 1 from the pot bracket through the installation handle 3 after the pot centering identification device completes the centering movement of the test pot.

[0044] In some other embodiments, the mounting handle 3 and the test mounting frame 1 are integrally formed.

[0045] In some embodiments, a limiting portion is further provided on the test mounting frame 1; the limiting portion cooperates with the pot support in limiting manner.

[0046] Specifically, the limit portion is arranged on the inner wall of the test mounting frame 1, and a limit mark is arranged on the pot holder. When the limit portion and the limit mark are overlapped, the test mounting frame 1 and the pot holder are fastened together by the fastening structure 11, thereby ensuring that the installation position of the sensing device on each test mounting frame 1 is the same as the matching position of the corresponding pot holder, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the position adjustment of the test pot.

[0047] In some embodiments, the mobile device 2 includes a driving device 21 and an output wheel set 22; the driving device 21 is fixedly arranged on the top surface of the test mounting rack 1; the driving device 21 is in transmission connection with the output wheel set 22, the test cookware can abut against the output wheel set 22, the driving device 21 can drive the output wheel set 22 to rotate, and thus can drive the test cookware to move.

[0048] Specifically, the output wheel set 22 includes a first output wheel 221, a second output wheel 222 and an output shaft 223; the output shaft 223 is connected to the driving end of the driving device 21, and the first output wheel 221 and the second output wheel 222 are respectively arranged on both sides of the test mounting rack 1 and are respectively fixedly connected to the output shaft 223.

[0049] Specifically, the cookware rack of the cooking appliance is of a circular structure, on which a first cookware support, a second cookware support, a third cookware support and a fourth cookware support are equidistantly distributed, the included angle between two adjacent cookware supports is 90°, taking the four detection and moving components including a first detection and moving component, a second detection and moving component, a third detection and moving component and a fourth detection and moving component and being correspondingly arranged on the four cookware supports as an example, the first detection and moving component and the third detection and moving component are symmetrical, and the second detection and moving component and the fourth detection and moving component are symmetrical; the pressure sensing devices in each detection and moving component are respectively marked as a first pressure sensing device, a second pressure sensing device, a third pressure sensing device and a fourth pressure sensing device; the driving devices 21 in each detection and moving component are respectively marked as a first driving device, a second driving device, a third driving device and a fourth driving device; the output wheel sets 22 in each detection and moving component are respectively marked as a first output wheel set, a second output wheel set, a third output wheel set and an output wheel set.

[0050] The following description is made on the moving process of the test cookware by the cookware centering recognition device as follows:

[0051] Fix the four groups of detection and moving components on the corresponding cookware supports respectively, and the limiting parts of each detection and moving component correspond to the limiting marks on the corresponding cookware supports.

[0052] Place the test cookware on the detection and moving components, and the first pressure information between the test cookware and the first cookware support, the second pressure information between the test cookware and the second cookware support, the third pressure information between the test cookware and the third cookware support, and the fourth pressure information between the test cookware and the fourth cookware support can be respectively collected through the first pressure sensing device, the second pressure sensing device, the third pressure sensing device and the fourth pressure sensing device, and sent to the control device;

[0053] If the first pressure information collected is greater than the third pressure information, the control device controls the first driving device to drive the first output wheel set and the third driving device to drive the third output wheel set to rotate in the same direction (clockwise or counterclockwise), so as to drive the test cookware to move a first preset displacement toward the side where the third detection moving component is located. At this time, the difference between the first pressure information collected by the first pressure sensing device and the second pressure information collected by the second pressure sensing device is within the first preset pressure difference range, and vice versa;

[0054] Next, the updated second pressure information between the test cookware and the second cookware support collected by the second pressure sensing device, and the updated fourth pressure information between the test cookware and the fourth cookware support collected by the fourth pressure sensing device are collected; the difference between the updated second pressure information and the updated fourth pressure information is judged. If the updated second pressure information is greater than the updated fourth pressure information, the control device controls the second driving device to drive the second output wheel set and the fourth driving device to drive the fourth output wheel set to rotate in the same direction (clockwise or counterclockwise), so as to drive the test cookware to move a second preset displacement toward the side where the fourth detection moving component is located. At this time, the difference between the second pressure information collected by the second pressure sensing device and the fourth pressure information collected by the fourth pressure sensing device is within the second preset pressure difference range, and vice versa.

[0055] Thus, the test cookware is moved and centered on the cooktop rack.

[0056] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts among the embodiments can be referred to each other, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0057] It should be noted that all the features recorded in this application (including the technical features recorded in different embodiments) can be combined arbitrarily under reasonable circumstances, and the new technical solutions formed by the combination are within the protection scope of this application.

[0058] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cookware centering recognition device, characterized in that It includes a control device and at least three groups of detection and movement components; The detection and movement components include a test mounting bracket (1), a movement device (2), and a pressure sensing device; The test mounting bracket (1) is detachably and fixedly arranged on the cookware support of the cooktop pot rack; The pressure sensing device is detachably arranged on the test mounting bracket (1); the pressure sensing device is used to collect the pressure information between the mounting bracket (1) and the test cookware; The fixed end of the movement device (2) is fixedly arranged on the test mounting bracket (1); The mobile end of the movement device (2) can contact the test cookware; The control device is electrically connected to the movement device (2) and the pressure sensing device respectively; furthermore, the control device can respond to the pressure information sent by the pressure sensing device and control the mobile end of the movement device (2) to drive the test cookware to move a target displacement along a preset direction.

2. The cookware centering recognition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The test mounting bracket (1) is formed into a U-shaped structure by enclosing a first side wall, a bottom wall, and a second side wall; In the state where the test mounting bracket (1) is cooperatively installed with the cookware support, the opening of the U-shaped structure faces the cookware support, the first side wall and the second side wall of the test mounting bracket (1) are respectively arranged on both sides of the cookware support, and the bottom wall of the test mounting bracket (1) can abut against the top surface of the cookware support.

3. The cookware centering recognition device according to claim 2, wherein The bottom wall of the test mounting bracket (1) is provided with an induction device installation position, and the pressure sensing device is detachably installed in the induction device installation position.

4. The cookware centering recognition device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The test mounting bracket (1) is provided with a fastening structure (11); The fastening structure (11) can abut tightly against the cookware support, thereby fixing the test mounting bracket (1) on the cookware support.

5. The cookware centering recognition device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fastening structure (11) includes a fastener (111) and a fastening hole (112) arranged on the first side wall or the second side wall of the test mounting bracket (1); The test mounting bracket (1) is installed on the cookware support; The fastener (111) is in threaded connection with the fastening hole (112), and one end of the fastener (111) can abut tightly against the side surface of the cookware support.

6. The cookware centering recognition device according to claim 1, wherein, One end of the test mounting bracket (1) is fixedly connected with a mounting handle (3); The mounting handle (3) is arranged at an angle with the test mounting bracket (1).

7. The cookware centering recognition device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The test mounting bracket (1) is also provided with a limiting part; the limiting part is in limiting cooperation with the cookware support.

8. The cookware centering recognition device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The movement device (2) includes a driving device (21) and an output wheel set (22); The driving device (21) is fixedly arranged on the top surface of the test mounting bracket (1); The driving device (21) is in transmission connection with the output wheel set (22), the test cookware can abut against the output wheel set (22), and the driving device (21) can drive the output wheel set (22) to rotate, thereby being able to drive the test cookware to move.

9. The cookware centering recognition device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The output wheel set (22) includes a first output wheel (221), a second output wheel (222), and an output shaft (223); The output shaft (223) is connected to the driving end of the driving device (21), and the first output wheel (221) and the second output wheel (222) are respectively arranged on both sides of the test mounting bracket (1) and are fixedly connected to the output shaft (223).

10. The cookware centering recognition device according to claim 1, wherein, The number of the detection moving components matches the number of the pot supports of the cooking utensil rack of the cooker.

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