Intelligent food material management device and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of food material management, and particularly provides an intelligent food material management device and a refrigerator. The utility model aims to solve the problem that the existing clip-type intelligent food material management device is easy to open due to mistaken touch of a user and is poorer in reliability. Therefore, the intelligent food material management device comprises an electronic tag used for representing food material information, and a first fixing mechanism and a second fixing mechanism which are rotationally connected, so that the intelligent food material management device is fixed on 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 switched to an opening state and a folding state, and the relative rotation of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism can be controlled or avoided. At least one of the two parts is provided with a locking structure for locking the two parts in the folded state, so that the two parts are prevented from being accidentally unfolded from the folded state. The utility model solves the technical problems.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of food management, and specifically provides an intelligent food management device and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society, many families are equipped with refrigerators to keep food fresh. The food in the refrigerator can be kept fresh by the low temperature environment created by the refrigerator.

[0003] Normally, there are many ingredients in the refrigerator. In order to facilitate users to obtain information about the ingredients in the refrigerator in a timely manner (such as type, shelf life, etc.), some refrigerators are also equipped with intelligent food management devices, and some manufacturers provide intelligent food management devices that can be applied to refrigerators. The intelligent food management device has an electronic tag that represents the food information, so that the refrigerator can read the food information represented by the electronic tag on the intelligent food management device through the electronic tag reading and writing device on it or an independent electronic tag reading and writing device, and present it to the user through an information display device such as a display screen, so that the user can know the information about the ingredients in the refrigerator.

[0004] Current smart food management devices are typically designed as scissor-style clamps, which clamp onto food using a gripping portion (located on one side of the clamp's rotating shaft) and open and close using a pressing portion (located on the other side of the clamp's rotating shaft). While this type of clamp is convenient to use, it can be prone to accidental user contact with the pressing portion, causing the gripping portion to open and release the food, resulting in poor reliability. Utility Model Content

[0005] One purpose of the present utility model is to solve the problem that the existing intelligent food management device in the form of a clip is easily opened due to accidental touch by the user and has poor reliability.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides, in a first aspect, an intelligent food management device, characterized in that it includes a first fixing mechanism and a second fixing mechanism that are rotatably connected to be fixed to the target food by clamping; at least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism includes two parts that can rotate relative to each other, so that the two parts can be transformed into an open state and a folded state, thereby being able to control or prevent the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism from rotating relative to each other; the at least one item is provided with a locking structure, which is used to lock the two parts in the folded state to prevent the two parts from accidentally opening from the folded state; the intelligent food management device also includes an electronic tag set in at least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism to represent the information of the target food.

[0007] Optionally, the first fixing mechanism includes a clamping member rotatably connected to the second fixing mechanism and a movable member rotatably connected to the clamping member, and the locking structure includes a snap-fit structure provided on the clamping member and a snap-fitting structure provided on the movable member.

[0008] Optionally, the snap-fit structure includes a snap-fit protrusion, and the snap-fitting structure includes a snap-fit groove. When the movable member and the clamping member are in the folded state, the snap-fit protrusion is embedded in the snap-fit groove.

[0009] Optionally, the snap-fit structure includes a wedge-shaped structure arranged on at least one side of the root of the clamping member, and the snap-fitting structure includes a side rib arranged on at least one side of the root of the movable member, and the snap-fitting structure is formed on the side of the side rib close to the head of the movable member.

[0010] Optionally, the side rib is provided on a side of the movable member close to the clamping member.

[0011] Optionally, the clamping member is provided with a side avoidance cavity on a side of the wedge-shaped structure close to the movable member, so as to avoid and accommodate the side rib.

[0012] Optionally, the clamping member is rotatably connected to the root of the movable member through its root, the clamping member is provided with a protrusion at its root, and the movable member is provided with a middle avoidance cavity at its root for avoiding the protrusion, and the movable member in the folded state makes the side wall of the middle avoidance cavity abut against the protrusion; the protrusion is located on the side of the clamping structure away from the head of the clamping member, and the middle avoidance cavity is located on the side of the clamping structure away from the head of the movable member.

[0013] 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.

[0014] Optionally, the electronic tag is an RFID tag or an NFC tag; and / or, the intelligent food management device further includes an elastic member, which is used to provide force to clamp the target food to the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism; and / or, the intelligent food management device is suitable for a refrigerator.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a refrigerator comprising the intelligent food management device described in any of the above solutions.

[0016] Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art will appreciate that, in the aforementioned technical solution of the present invention, by configuring at least one of the first and second fixing mechanisms as two relatively rotatable parts, the two parts can be opened and folded relative to each other, thereby controlling or preventing relative rotation of the first and second fixing mechanisms. Specifically, when the two parts are relatively open, the intelligent food management device of the present invention behaves like a traditional scissor-type clamp and can be opened and closed normally. When the two parts are relatively folded, at least one of the first and second fixing mechanisms becomes shorter, requiring greater force for relative opening, or lacks a force-bearing point, thereby preventing relative opening even when accidentally touched by a user. Furthermore, by providing a locking structure on the part, the part can lock the two parts in the folded state, preventing accidental opening of the two parts from the folded state. This not only avoids increasing the space occupied, but also prevents injuries to the user, while also ensuring that the intelligent food management device cannot be opened by accidental touch by the user.

[0017] Furthermore, by setting the first fixing mechanism as a clamping member rotatably connected to the second fixing mechanism and a movable member rotatably connected to the clamping member, and making the locking structure include a snap-fit structure provided on the clamping member and a snap-fit matching structure provided on the movable member, the clamping member and the movable member can be locked in a folded state by snapping, which is more convenient to use.

[0018] Furthermore, by making the snap-fit structure include a snap-fit protrusion and the snap-fit matching structure include a snap-fit groove, the snap-fit protrusion can be embedded in the snap-fit groove when the movable component and the clamping component are in a folded state. This not only has a simple structure and high reliability, but is also convenient to use.

[0019] Furthermore, by providing a wedge-shaped structure on at least one side of the base of the clamping member, and forming the latching protrusion on the side of the wedge-shaped structure away from the head of the clamping member, the structure of the clamping member is fully utilized. By providing a side rib on at least one side of the base of the movable member, and forming the latching groove on the side of the side rib close to the head of the movable member, the strength of the latching groove structure is ensured.

[0020] Furthermore, by arranging the side ribs on the side of the movable component close to the clamping component, the side ribs can be hidden between the clamping component and the movable component when the clamping component and the movable component are in a folded state, thereby improving the aesthetics of the intelligent food management device.

[0021] Other beneficial effects of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can more clearly understand the improved purposes, features and advantages of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order 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. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the same reference numerals in different drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts; the drawings of the present invention are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 is an axonometric view of the intelligent food management device in some embodiments of the present invention (folded state);

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the intelligent food management device along the AA direction;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Side view of the intelligent food management device along the AA direction;

[0026] Figure 4 is an axonometric view of the intelligent food management device in some embodiments of the present invention (in the open state);

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the intelligent food management device along the BB direction;

[0028] Figure 6 This is an axonometric view of the intelligent food management device in some embodiments of the present invention (in use);

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figures 1 to 6 The first structural exploded diagram of the intelligent food management device;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figures 1 to 6 The second structural exploded diagram of the intelligent food management device;

[0031] Figure 9 yes Figures 1 to 6 An exploded view of the first structure of the second fixing mechanism and the electronic tag;

[0032] Figure 10 yes Figures 1 to 6 A second structural exploded view of the second fixing mechanism and the electronic tag;

[0033] Figure 11 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided by the utility model.

[0034] Description of reference numerals:

[0035] 001. Intelligent food management device; 002. Target food; 003. Refrigerator;

[0036] 100, first fixing mechanism; 110, clamping member; 1101, side avoidance cavity; 111, protrusion; 112, first positioning groove; 120, movable member; 121, middle avoidance cavity; 130, locking structure; 131, snap-fit structure; 1311, snap-fit protrusion; 1312, wedge-shaped structure; 132, snap-fitting structure; 1321, snap-fit groove; 1322, side rib;

[0037] 200, second fixing mechanism; 210, outer shell; 211, slot; 212, snap-fit slot; 213, first accommodating cavity; 2101, operating portion; 220, inner shell; 221, inserting tongue; 222, buckle; 2201, avoidance hole; 2202, second positioning slot; 2203, second accommodating cavity; 230, connecting arm;

[0038] 310, electronic tag; 320, rotating shaft;

[0039] 400. Elastic component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are only a portion of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments of the present invention. These 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.

[0041] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for ease of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element described must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as limiting the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0042] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", and "connect" 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, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a communication between the two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances. For example, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", and "fix", unless otherwise specified, can specifically refer to any feasible connection form such as bolt connection, screw connection, welding, plug-in connection, riveting, welding, and clamping.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the intelligent food management device 001 includes a first fixing mechanism 100 and a second fixing mechanism 200 that are rotatably connected, so that the intelligent food management device 001 is fixed to the target food 002 by clamping.

[0044] It should be noted that the target food 002 can be the food itself, such as beef, vegetables, drinks, etc., or it can be a bag, box, basket, etc. containing the aforementioned food itself, or it can be a rope, label, belt, etc. connected to the aforementioned food itself.

[0045] 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 transformed into an open state (such as Figure 4 shown) and folded state (as Figure 1 As shown), it is possible to control or prevent the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 from rotating relative to each other;

[0046] Furthermore, the at least one item is provided with a locking structure 130, which is used to lock the two parts in a folded state to prevent the two parts from accidentally opening from the folded state.

[0047] Furthermore, the intelligent food management device 001 also includes an electronic tag 310 provided in at least one of the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 to represent information of the target food 002 .

[0048] In the present invention, the electronic tag 310 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 310 to any feasible form such as Bluetooth or HFID (Passive Capacitive Coupled Identification) as needed.

[0049] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that by configuring at least one of the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 as two relatively rotatable parts, the two parts can be opened and folded relative to each other, thereby controlling or preventing relative rotation of the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200. That is, when the two parts are relatively open, the intelligent food management device 001 of the present invention behaves like a traditional scissor-type clamp and can be opened and closed normally. When the two parts are relatively folded, at least one of the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 becomes shorter, requiring greater force to open relative to each other, or lacks a force point, thus preventing relative opening even if accidentally touched by a user. Furthermore, by providing a locking structure 130 on this part, the locking structure 130 can lock the two parts in the folded state, preventing accidental opening of the two parts from the folded state. This not only avoids increasing the occupied space, but also prevents injuries to the user, while also ensuring that the intelligent food management device 001 will not be opened by accidental touch by the user.

[0050] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 10 The intelligent food management device 001 in some embodiments of the present invention is described in detail.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the first fixing mechanism 100 includes a clamping member 110 rotatably connected to the second fixing mechanism 200 and a movable member 120 rotatably connected to the clamping member 110. Furthermore, the locking structure 130 includes a snap-fit structure 131 provided on the clamping member 110 and a snap-fitting structure 132 provided on the movable member 120.

[0052] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that by configuring the first fixing mechanism 100 as a clamping member 110 rotatably connected to the second fixing mechanism 200 and a movable member 120 rotatably connected to the clamping member 110, and making the locking structure 130 include a snap-fit structure 131 provided on the clamping member 110 and a snap-fitting structure 132 provided on the movable member 120, the clamping member 110 and the movable member 120 can be locked in a folded state by snapping, which is more convenient for users to use.

[0053] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the snap-fit structure 131 includes a snap-fit protrusion 1311, and the snap-fitting structure 132 includes a snap-fit groove 1321. When the movable member 120 and the clamping member 110 are in the folded state, the snap-fit protrusion 1311 is embedded in the snap-fit groove 1321.

[0054] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that by making the snap-fit structure 131 include the snap-fit protrusion 1311 and the snap-fitting structure 132 include the snap-fitting groove 1321, the snap-fitting protrusion 1311 can be inserted into the snap-fitting groove 1321 when the movable member 120 and the clamping member 110 are in the folded state, which not only simplifies the structure and increases reliability, but also makes it easy to use. Specifically, when the user moves the movable member 120 from the Figure 4 The open position shown is flipped to Figures 1 to 3 In the folded state shown, the latch protrusion 1311 automatically fits into the latch slot 1321, achieving self-locking of the clamping member 110 and the movable member 120, making operation more convenient. When the user flips the movable member 120 outward, the latch protrusion 1311 and the latch slot 1321 automatically separate, and the user does not need to perform any additional operations.

[0055] In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also configure the snap-fit structure 131 to include a snap-fit groove 1321 and the snap-fitting structure 132 to include a snap-fit protrusion 1311 as needed.

[0056] like Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping structure 131 includes a wedge-shaped structure 1312 arranged on at least one side of the root of the clamping member 110, and the clamping protrusion 1311 is formed on the side of the wedge-shaped structure 1312 away from the head of the clamping member 110, thereby fully utilizing the structure of the clamping member 110.

[0057] Continue reading Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments of the present invention, the snap-fitting structure 132 includes a side rib 1322 arranged on at least one side of the root of the movable component 120, and a slot 1321 is formed on the side of the side rib 1322 close to the head of the movable component 120 to ensure the strength of the slot 1321 structure.

[0058] from Figures 4 to 8 It can be seen that the side rib 1322 is arranged on the side of the movable component 120 close to the clamping component 110, so that the side rib 1322 can be hidden between the clamping component 110 and the movable component 120 when the clamping component 110 and the movable component 120 are in a folded state, thereby improving the aesthetics of the intelligent food management device 001.

[0059] like Figures 4 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping member 110 is provided with a side avoidance cavity 1101 on a side of the wedge-shaped structure 1312 close to the movable member 120 to avoid and accommodate the side rib 1322 .

[0060] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that by providing the side avoidance cavity 1101 on the clamping member 110 for accommodating and avoiding food, the clamping member 110 and the movable member 120 are kept compact when folded, thereby reducing the overall space occupied by the intelligent food management device 001. Furthermore, the side avoidance cavity 1101 and the latching protrusion 1311 are organically combined, thereby improving the efficiency of each component of the clamping member 110.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping member 110 is rotatably connected to the root of the movable member 120 through its root, so as to improve the structural utilization efficiency of the clamping member 110 and the movable member 120.

[0062] Continue reading Figures 1 to 8 In some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping member 110 is provided with a protrusion 111 at its root, and the movable member 120 is provided with a middle avoidance cavity 121 at its root for avoiding the protrusion 111. The movable member 120 in the folded state makes the side wall of the middle avoidance cavity 121 abut against the protrusion 111 (e.g. Figure 5 shown).

[0063] Those skilled in the art will understand that by providing the clamping member 110 with a protrusion 111 at its root and providing the movable member 120 with a middle avoidance cavity 121 at its root for avoiding the protrusion 111, the movable member 120 in a folded state can abut against the protrusion 111 through the side wall of the middle avoidance cavity 121, thereby ensuring both the driving effect of the movable member 120 on the clamping member 110 and the folding effect of the movable member 120 and the clamping member 110.

[0064] from Figures 4 to 8 It can be seen that in some embodiments of the present invention, the protrusion 111 is located on the side of the snap-fit structure 131 away from the head of the clamping member 110, and the middle avoidance cavity 121 is located on the side of the snap-fit structure 132 away from the head of the movable member 120, so as to ensure that the snap-fitting protrusion 1311 and the snap-fitting groove 1321 can be separated when the user flips the movable member 120 outward.

[0065] from Figures 4 to 8 It can also be seen that in some embodiments of the present invention, the protrusion 111 and the head of the clamping member 110 are respectively located on the rotation axis 320 between the clamping member 110 and the movable member 120 (e.g. Figure 6In this way, the point of force applied by the movable member 120 against the clamping member 110 is located on one side of the clamping member 110 in the direction of opening, so that the user only needs a small force to drive the movable member 120 to rotate the clamping member 110.

[0066] from Figures 4 to 8 It can also be seen that in some embodiments of the present invention, the middle avoidance cavity 121 and the head of the movable member 120 are located on the rotation axis 320 between the clamping member 110 and the movable member 120 (e.g. Figure 6 on the same side as the dotted line in the figure so that Figure 1 The movable member 120 in the folded state shown in FIG. 1 can be attached to the clamping member 110 .

[0067] from Figures 4 to 8 It can also be seen that in some embodiments of the present invention, the 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 clamping member 110 and jointly clamps the target food 002; and another part of the second fixing mechanism 200 corresponds to the movable member 120 for the user to press, thereby opening the clamping member 110.

[0068] like Figures 4 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the intelligent food management device 001 further includes a rotating shaft 320 , so that the clamping member 110 , the movable member 120 and the second fixing mechanism 200 are rotatably connected together through the rotating shaft 320 .

[0069] The rotating shaft 320 may be a solid rod-shaped structure or a hollow rod-shaped structure.

[0070] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that by rotatably connecting the clamping member 110, the movable member 120 and the second fixing mechanism 200 together via the rotating shaft 320, 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.

[0071] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also, as needed, rotatably connect the clamping member 110 and the movable member 120 together through a rotating shaft 320 , and rotatably connect the clamping member 110 and the second fixing mechanism 200 together through another rotating shaft 320 .

[0072] from Figure 7 and Figure 8As can be seen in some embodiments of the present invention, mounting holes (not marked in the figure) are respectively provided on the clamping member 110 and the movable member 120 for mounting the rotating shaft 320 .

[0073] like Figure 5 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the intelligent food management device 001 further includes an elastic member 400 , which is used to provide a force for clamping the target food 002 to the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 .

[0074] from Figure 7 and Figure 8 It can be seen that in some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic member 400 is a torsion spring, and one end of the torsion spring abuts against the clamping member 110 , and the other end abuts against the second fixing mechanism 200 .

[0075] Specifically, the clamping member 110 is provided with a first positioning groove 112 at the protruding portion 111 to position and clamp one end of the torsion spring.

[0076] In addition, on the premise that the first fixing mechanism 100 and the second fixing mechanism 200 can clamp the target food 002, those skilled in the art may also, as needed, set the elastic member 400 to any other feasible structure, such as a compression spring, a tension spring, a V-shaped spring sheet, an elastic sheet integrally made with the first fixing mechanism 100 or the second fixing mechanism 200, etc.

[0077] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, especially Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second fixing mechanism 200 includes an outer shell 210 and an inner shell 220 , and the electronic tag 310 is installed between the outer shell 210 and the inner shell 220 .

[0078] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a slot 211 is provided at one end of the outer shell 210, and two sides of the outer shell 210 adjacent to the one end are provided with engaging slots 212. The inner shell 220 is provided with an inserting tongue 221 that matches the slot 211 and a buckle 222 that matches the engaging slot 212. The inserting tongue 221 is inserted into the slot 211, and the buckle 222 is inserted into the engaging slot 212 to secure the outer shell 210 and the inner shell 220 together.

[0079] During installation, the inserting tongue 221 of the inner shell 220 is first inserted into the slot 211 of the outer shell 210. The inner shell 220 is then pressed into the outer shell 210, causing the buckle 222 of the inner shell 220 to engage with the engaging groove 212 of the outer shell 210, thereby securing the outer shell 210 and the inner shell 220 together. As can be seen, the outer shell 210 and the inner shell 220 can be assembled together without the need for other fixing components or tools, making installation more convenient.

[0080] In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also dispose the engaging groove 212 on the other end of the housing 210 opposite to the slot 211 as needed.

[0081] Continue reading Figure 9 and Figure 10 In some embodiments of the present invention, the inner shell 220 is provided with an escape hole 2201 and a second positioning groove 2202. The escape hole 2201 passes through 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 escape hole 2201, so that the other end of the torsion spring passes through the escape hole 2201 and is embedded in the second positioning groove 2202.

[0082] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a first accommodating cavity 213 is provided on the outer shell 210, and a second accommodating cavity 2203 corresponding to the first accommodating cavity 213 is provided on the inner shell 220. The first accommodating cavity 213 and the second accommodating cavity 2203 are used to accommodate the electronic tag 310.

[0083] Of course, those skilled in the art may also omit at least one of the first accommodating cavity 213 and the second accommodating cavity 2203 as needed.

[0084] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second fixing mechanism 200 also includes a connecting arm 230 fixedly connected to or integrally made with the inner shell 220, and the connecting arm 230 is provided with a mounting hole (not marked in the figure) adapted to the rotating shaft 320, so that the second fixing mechanism 200 is rotatably connected to the clamping member 110 and the movable member 120 through the connecting arm 230.

[0085] like Figures 8 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a protruding operating portion 2101 is provided on one end of the housing 210 away from the clamping member 110 and on a side close to or away from the clamping member 110 .

[0086] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, by providing a raised operating portion 2101 on the housing 210 , the user can lift the entire intelligent food management device 001 through the operating portion 2101 to avoid slipping.

[0087] Furthermore, those skilled in the art may also provide anti-slip grooves on the operating portion 2101 as needed.

[0088] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also omit the operation unit 2101 as needed.

[0089] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 6 The following briefly describes the method of using the intelligent food management device 001 in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0090] First, move the movable member 120 from Figures 1 to 3 The folded state shown in the figure is flipped to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The open state shown. During this process, the latching protrusion 1311 and the latching groove 212 are automatically separated, that is, the movable member 120 and the clamping member 110 are automatically unlocked. Then, the movable member 120 and the second fixing mechanism 200 are pressed to make the head of the movable member 120 and the second fixing mechanism 200 approach each other, and thus the head of the clamping member 110 and the second fixing mechanism 200 are moved away from each other. After placing the target food 002 between the head of the clamping member 110 and the second fixing mechanism 200, release the movable member 120. Finally, remove the movable member 120 from the Figures 4 to 6 Shown open position flipped to Figures 1 to 3 During this process, the clamping protrusion 1311 and the clamping groove 212 are automatically engaged, that is, the movable component 120 and the clamping component 110 are automatically locked.

[0091] It should be noted that the intelligent food management device 001 of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned Figures 1 to 10 The one described above can also be 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 second fixing mechanism 200 is also set to Figures 1 to 10 In the form of the first fixing mechanism 100 shown in FIG, that is, the second fixing mechanism 200 is also configured to include a clamping member 110 and a movable member 120. For another example, the electronic tag 310 is fixed to the clamping member 110 or the movable member 120.

[0092] It should be noted that the intelligent food management device 001 described in any of the foregoing embodiments of the present invention is applicable to refrigerators and can be applied to existing conventional refrigerators.

[0093] like Figure 11 As shown, the present invention further provides a refrigerator 003, which includes the intelligent food management device 001 described in any embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] It should be noted that the refrigerator 003 of the present invention is a refrigerator 003 in a broad sense, which not only includes the so-called refrigerator in a narrow sense, but also includes fresh-keeping equipment with refrigeration and / or freezing functions, such as refrigerators, freezers, etc.

[0095] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the above-mentioned multiple embodiments. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand 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 may split and combine the technical solutions of the above-mentioned various embodiments, and may also make equivalent changes or replacements to the relevant technical features. Any changes, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the technical concept and / or technical principles of the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent food management device, characterized in that: It includes a first fixing mechanism and a second fixing mechanism that are rotatably connected to fix the target food material by clamping; At least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism includes two parts that can rotate relative to each other, so that the two parts can be transformed into an open state and a folded state, thereby controlling or preventing the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism from rotating relative to each other; The at least one item is provided with a locking structure, the locking structure being used to lock the two parts in the folded state to prevent the two parts from accidentally opening from the folded state; The intelligent food management device further includes an electronic tag provided on at least one of the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism to represent information of the target food.

2. The intelligent food management device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing mechanism includes a clamping member rotatably connected to the second fixing mechanism and a movable member rotatably connected to the clamping member. The locking structure includes a snap-fit structure provided on the clamping member and a snap-fit matching structure provided on the movable member.

3. The intelligent food management device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The snap-fit structure includes a snap-fit protrusion, and the snap-fit matching structure includes a snap-fit groove. When the movable component and the clamping component are in the folded state, the snap-fit protrusion is embedded in the snap-fit groove.

4. The intelligent food management device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping structure includes a wedge-shaped structure provided on at least one side of the root of the clamping member, and the clamping protrusion is formed on a side of the wedge-shaped structure away from the head of the clamping member; The snap-fitting structure includes a side rib provided on at least one side of the root of the movable component, and the snap-fitting groove is formed on a side of the side rib close to the head of the movable component.

5. The intelligent food management device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side rib is arranged on a side of the movable member close to the clamping member.

6. The intelligent food management device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping member is provided with a side avoidance cavity on a side of the wedge-shaped structure close to the movable member, so as to avoid and accommodate the side rib.

7. The intelligent food management device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: The clamping member is rotatably connected to the root of the movable member through its root. The clamping member is provided with a protruding portion at its root, and the movable member is provided with a middle avoidance cavity at its root for avoiding the protruding portion, and the movable member in the folded state causes the side wall of the middle avoidance cavity to abut against the protruding portion; The protruding portion is located on a side of the clamping structure away from the head of the clamping member, and the middle avoidance cavity is located on a side of the clamping structure away from the head of the movable member.

8. The intelligent food management device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, 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.

9. The intelligent food management device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The electronic tag is an RFID tag or an NFC tag; and / or, The intelligent food management device further includes an elastic member, the elastic member being used to provide a force for the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism to clamp the target food; and / or, The intelligent food management device is suitable for refrigerators.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: The intelligent food management device comprises any one of claims 1 to 9.

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