Control panel and stove

Abstract

The utility model provides a control panel and a stove, and relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, the control panel comprises a control module, a segmentation module, a time module and a gear module; the segmentation module, the time module and the gear module are respectively connected with the control module; the segmentation module is used for setting the cooking process into a plurality of time periods; the time module is used for adjusting the duration of each time period; and the gear module is used for adjusting the firepower gear of each time period. During cooking, the whole cooking process can be divided into a plurality of time periods through the segmentation module, the duration of each time period is set through the time module, the firepower gear of each time period is set through the gear module, different time periods can have any suitable duration and firepower gear, and the requirement for changing the firepower gear in the midway of food is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to a control panel and a stove. Background Technology

[0002] A stove is a kitchen appliance used to heat food. To make it easier for users to operate, some stoves are equipped with a timer function.

[0003] After setting the timer function, the stove can work at a preset power level for a preset time and then turn off directly.

[0004] Many foods require changing the heat level during cooking; however, the timer function of existing stoves can only be set to a preset heat level, which cannot meet the need to change the heat level during cooking. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a control panel to solve the technical problem that the timer function of existing stoves cannot meet the needs of changing the heat level midway through cooking.

[0006] The control panel provided by this utility model includes a control module, a segmentation module, a time module, and a gear module;

[0007] The segmentation module, the time module, and the gear module are respectively connected to the control module;

[0008] The segmentation module is used to set the cooking process into multiple time periods; the time module is used to adjust the duration of each time period; and the power level module is used to adjust the power level of each time period.

[0009] Furthermore, the control panel also includes a panel;

[0010] The segmentation module includes segmentation buttons, the time module includes time buttons, and the gear module includes gear buttons.

[0011] The segment buttons, the time buttons, and the gear buttons are all located on the panel.

[0012] Furthermore, the control panel also includes a segment display module;

[0013] The rank display module is mounted on the panel and is connected to the control module. The rank display module is used to display the ranking value of the current time period.

[0014] Furthermore, the control panel also includes a time display module;

[0015] The time display module is mounted on the panel and is connected to the control module. The time display module is used to display the duration of the current time period.

[0016] Furthermore, the control panel also includes a gear position display module;

[0017] The gear display module is mounted on the panel and is connected to the control module. The gear display module is used to display the firepower gear value for the current time period.

[0018] Furthermore, the control panel also includes a start module, which is connected to the control module and is used to start the heating device of the stove.

[0019] Furthermore, the start module includes a start button; the start button is located on the panel.

[0020] Furthermore, the control panel includes a recipe module, which is connected to the control module.

[0021] The purpose of this utility model is also to provide a stove, including the control panel provided by this utility model.

[0022] Furthermore, the stove is equipped with a weight detector, which is connected to the control module and is used to detect the weight of the food in the pot.

[0023] The control panel provided by this utility model includes a control module, a segmentation module, a time module, and a power level module. The segmentation module, time module, and power level module are respectively connected to the control module. The segmentation module is used to set the cooking process into multiple time periods. The time module is used to adjust the duration of each time period. The power level module is used to adjust the heat level of each time period. During cooking, the segmentation module can be used to divide the entire cooking process into multiple time periods, the time module can be used to set the duration of each time period, and the power level can be used to set the heat level of each time period. This allows the cooking process to be divided into multiple time periods, each with an arbitrarily suitable duration and heat level to meet the needs of changing the heat level midway through cooking. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the control panel provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Icons: 1 - Panel; 2 - Segment button; 3 - Time button; 4 - Gear button; 5 - Start button; 6 - Segment display module; 7 - Time display module; 8 - Gear display module; 9 - Increase button; 10 - Decrease button. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] This utility model provides a control panel and a stove. Several embodiments are given below to describe the control panel and stove provided by this utility model in detail.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] The control panel provided in this embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a control module, a segmentation module, a time module, and a power level module; the segmentation module, time module, and power level module are respectively connected to the control module; the segmentation module is used to set the cooking process into multiple time periods; the time module is used to adjust the duration of each time period; and the power level module is used to adjust the heat level of each time period.

[0031] During cooking, the segmentation module can be used to divide the entire cooking process into multiple time periods. The duration of each time period can be set through the time module, and the heat level of each time period can be set through the power level module. This allows the cooking process to be divided into multiple time periods, and different time periods can have any suitable duration and heat level to meet the needs of changing the heat level of the food midway.

[0032] The control panel provided in this embodiment allows users to set the power level and duration for each time period according to their needs. The stove will adjust the power level according to the power level and duration set on the control panel for each time period, thereby meeting the needs of changing the power level midway through cooking.

[0033] In the prior art, some stoves have recipe programs that divide the entire cooking process into multiple time periods, each with a pre-set duration and heat level. Users cannot adjust the duration and heat level of each time period. Compared to the recipe programs in the prior art, the control panel provided in this embodiment allows users to adjust the heat level and duration of each time period according to their needs, offering greater flexibility and convenience in cooking.

[0034] Each time the control panel is used for segmented timed operation, the initial value of the time period sorting value is 1. When the user uses the segmented timed function, they first need to set the duration and power level of the current time period (i.e., the first time period) through the time module and the power level module. After the user sets the power level and duration of the current time period (i.e., the first time period), the user can enter the setting of the next time period (i.e., the second time period) through the segment module. In the next time period (i.e., the second time period), the user can set the duration and power level of the second time period through the time module and the power level module. The user can also start the heating device of the stove to cook food according to the power level and duration set in the first time period.

[0035] The segmentation module, time module, and gear module are connected to the control module, which can record the sorting value, firepower gear value, and duration value for each time period.

[0036] Furthermore, the control panel also includes panel 1; the segmentation module includes segmentation button 2, the time module includes time button 3, and the gear module includes gear button 4; the segmentation button 2, the time button 3, and the gear button 4 are all located on panel 1.

[0037] Specifically, panel 1 is also equipped with an increase button 9 and a decrease button 10, both of which are connected to the control module.

[0038] When the gear button 4 is pressed, the control panel can adjust the firepower level. At this time, the firepower level can be adjusted by pressing the increase button 9 and the decrease button 10. Pressing the increase button 9 increases the firepower level, and pressing the decrease button 10 decreases the firepower level.

[0039] When the time button 3 is pressed, the duration can be adjusted on the control panel. At this time, the duration can be adjusted by pressing the increase button 9 and the decrease button 10. Pressing the increase button 9 increases the duration, and pressing the decrease button 10 decreases the duration.

[0040] Each time the control panel is used for segmented timed operation, the initial value of the time period sorting value is 1. The duration and power level of the current time period (i.e., the first time period) are set through the time module and the power level module. After the user sets the power level and duration of the current time period (i.e., the first time period), when the segment button 2 is pressed, the control module will record the power level value, duration value, and sorting value of the current time period (i.e., the first time period). Then, the next time period (i.e., the second time period) will begin. The user can set the power level and duration of the second time period through the power level button 4 and the time button 3.

[0041] Furthermore, the control panel also includes a rank display module 6; the rank display module 6 is mounted on the panel 1, and is connected to the control module. The rank display module 6 is used to display the ranking value of the current time period.

[0042] The control module can record the sorting value for each time period and control the segment display module 6 to display the sorting value for the current time period.

[0043] Each time the control panel is used for segmented timed operation, the initial value of the time period sorting value is 1. The segment display module 6 displays the sorting value of the current time period as 1. The duration and power level of the current time period (i.e., the first time period) are set through the time module and the power level module. After the user sets the power level and duration of the current time period (i.e., the first time period), when the segment button 2 is pressed, the control module records the power level value, duration value, and sorting value of the current time period (i.e., the first time period). Subsequently, the sorting value of the current time period displayed on the segment display module 6 increases by one value, and the segment display module 6 displays the sorting value of the current time period as 2, indicating that the operation has entered the next phase. In the next time period (i.e., the second time period), the user can set the power level and duration of the second time period using the gear button 4 and the time button 3. When the segment button 2 is pressed again, the control module will record the power level value, duration value, and sort value of the current time period (i.e., the second time period). Then, the sort value of the current time period displayed on the segment display module 6 will increase by one value, and the segment display module 6 will display the sort value of the current time period as 3, which means entering the next time period (i.e., the third time period). The user can set the power level and duration of the third time period using the gear button 4 and the time button 3. The power level and duration of multiple time periods can be set in this order.

[0044] The segment display module 6 can be a single-digit LED display. Each time the segment is operated on a timed basis, the initial value of the sorting value for the current time segment is 1.

[0045] Furthermore, the control panel also includes a time display module 7; the time display module 7 is mounted on the panel 1, and is connected to the control module. The time display module 7 is used to display the duration of the current time period.

[0046] The control module can record the duration of each time period and control the time display module 7 to display the duration of the current time period.

[0047] When the time button 3 is pressed, the duration of the current time period can be adjusted on the control panel. At this time, the duration can be adjusted by pressing the increase button 9 and the decrease button 10. The duration value of the current time period adjusted by the user can be displayed in the time display module 7, making it convenient for the user to observe and adjust the duration of the current time period.

[0048] Among them, the time display module 7 can be a single-digit LED display.

[0049] Furthermore, the control panel also includes a gear display module 8; the gear display module 8 is mounted on the panel 1, and is connected to the control module. The gear display module 8 is used to display the firepower gear value for the current time period.

[0050] The control module can record the firepower level value for each time period and control the firepower level display module 8 to display the firepower level value for the current time period.

[0051] When the gear button 4 is pressed, the control panel can adjust the firepower level for the current time period. At this time, the firepower level can be adjusted by pressing the increase button 9 and the decrease button 10. The firepower level value for the current time period adjusted by the user can be displayed in the gear display module 8, making it convenient for the user to observe and adjust the firepower level value for the current time period.

[0052] Among them, the gear display module 8 can be a single-digit LED display.

[0053] In addition, the time display module 7 and the gear display module 8 are formed in a two-digit LED display, which is used to display the duration of the current time period and the power level of the current time period.

[0054] Furthermore, the control panel also includes a start module, which is connected to the control module and is used to start the heating device of the stove.

[0055] After the user selects the heat level and duration for each time period, the user starts the stove's heating device through the start module. After receiving the start signal from the start module, the control module controls the stove's heating device to heat the food according to the heat level and duration for each time period.

[0056] Furthermore, the start module includes a start button 5; the start button 5 is located on the panel 1.

[0057] After the user selects the heat level and duration for each time period, they press the start button 5. The heating device of the stove then starts operating and heats the food according to the heat level and duration for each time period.

[0058] The control panel provided in this embodiment can operate according to the following process, where N represents the firepower level of the current time period, T represents the duration of the current time period, and n represents the maximum number of time periods that can be set.

[0059] A1: The user turns on the stove, and the stove is ready to start working;

[0060] A2: Users can use the control panel to set segmented timers, dividing the cooking process into multiple time periods, and setting the duration and power level for each time period.

[0061] A3: The sort value of the current time period is 1, and the current time period is the first time period;

[0062] A4: The user selects the firepower level N1 and duration T1 for the current time period (first time period). The specific values ​​can be adjusted according to the user's actual needs.

[0063] A5: Users can choose to start the program or perform a segmented program according to their needs; if they choose to start the program, they will proceed to B1; if they choose to perform a segmented program, a new time period will be added, and they will proceed to A6.

[0064] A6: The sorting value for the time period becomes 2, and the current time period is the second time period;

[0065] A7: The user selects the firepower level N2 and duration T2 for the current time period (second time period). The specific values ​​can be adjusted according to the user's actual needs.

[0066] A8: Users can choose to start the program or perform a segmented program according to their needs; if they choose to start the program, they will proceed to B2; if they choose to perform a segmented program, a new time period will be added, and they will proceed to A9.

[0067] A9: The sorting value of the time period becomes 3, and the current time period is the third time period;

[0068] A10: The user selects the firepower level N3 and duration T3 for the current time period (third time period). The specific values ​​can be adjusted according to the user's actual needs.

[0069] A11: Users can choose to start the program or perform a segmented program according to their needs; if they choose to start the program, they will proceed to B3; if they choose to perform a segmented program, a new time period will be added, and they will proceed to A12. ......

[0071] An+2: The sorting value of the time period becomes n, and the current time period is the nth time period;

[0072] An+3: The user selects the power level Nn and duration Tn for the current time period (the nth time period). The specific values ​​can be adjusted according to the user's actual needs.

[0073] An+4: Users can choose to start the program or perform segmented programs according to their needs; if they choose to start the program, they will enter Bn; if they choose to perform segmented programs, a new time period will be added, and they will enter An+5.

[0074] An+5: The maximum number of time periods that can be set has been reached, and no new time periods can be added. The control module issues a prompt.

[0075] Among them, B1: The stove is set according to the segmented timer program on the control panel, and the working time is T1 when the firepower level is N1.

[0076] B2: The stove operates for time T1 at the N1 power setting and then for time T2 at the N2 power setting, according to the segmented timer program set on the control panel.

[0077] B3: The stove operates for time T1 at the N1 power setting, then for time T2 at the N2 power setting, and then for time T3 at the N3 power setting. ......

[0079] Bn: According to the timer program set on the control panel, the stove will work for time T1 at the N1 power level; then for time T2 at the N2 power level; then for time T3 at the N3 power level; ... then for time Tn at the Nn power level.

[0080] Furthermore, the control panel includes a recipe module, which is connected to the control module.

[0081] The control panel includes a recipe module, which provides users with preset recipes to choose from.

[0082] When users lack cooking experience and are unable to accurately set the heat level and duration for multiple time periods, the control panel can link with recipe data in the recipe module to provide cooking suggestions to the user.

[0083] Specifically, after a user prepares food in the pot and sets multiple heat levels and cooking times, they can search for recipes they want to cook in the recipe module. The cooktop is equipped with a weight detector. After the recipe data is retrieved, the software in the recipe module will perform recipe fitting based on the weight of the food in the pot and the multiple heat levels and cooking times set by the user, searching for similar recipes in the recipe module database.

[0084] Taking the recipe data for corn stewed pork ribs as an example, after the user places the necessary ingredients in the pot and sets the corresponding timer segments ("First time segment, 30 minutes at power level 9, then 40 minutes at power level 4"), the user can search for "corn stewed pork ribs" in the recipe module software and perform recipe matching. The recipe module program will search its database for preset recipe data that closely matches the user's settings, based on the weight of the food in the pot and the user's set timer segments ("First time segment, 30 minutes at power level 9, then 40 minutes at power level 4"). For example, if a recipe for corn stewed pork ribs is found in the recipe module with a food weight close to the user's actual weight and timer segments similar to the user's settings (e.g., "First time segment, 25 minutes at power level 9, then 45 minutes at power level 4"), the cooking results will be good because the power settings in the recipe database have been repeatedly tested and verified. Therefore, the recipe module will then prompt the user to switch the user-defined segmented timing data to the recipe data in the module's database for better cooking results. If the user prefers their own segmented timing data, they can choose not to use the module's preset data and continue cooking according to their own settings. At this point, the recipe module will also record the user's cooking habits and the user-defined segmented timing data to provide a better experience for future cooking.

[0085] The recipe fitting function workflow is as follows:

[0086] C1: The user turns on the stove, and the stove is ready to start working;

[0087] C2: The user places the food in the pot and sets the segmented timing data according to process A2 to An+5;

[0088] C3: Users can search for recipes based on the food they want to cook on the recipe module software and select a recipe to fit;

[0089] C4: The recipe fitting function starts running, first detecting the weight of the food in the pot using a weight detector installed at the bottom of the pot;

[0090] C5: The control module sends the weight of the food in the pot detected by the weight detector along with the user-set segmented timing data to the recipe module, so that the recipe module software can retrieve the data.

[0091] C6: The recipe module software will search and compare the received data with the reserved recipe data in the recipe database to find whether there is any preset recipe data in the database that is similar to the user's settings;

[0092] C7: Can the recipe module database find reserved recipe data similar to the user settings? If so, proceed to C8; otherwise, proceed to C9.

[0093] C8: The recipe module successfully found the reserved recipe data. The recipe module software prompts the user, asking if they want to use the reserved recipe data. If yes, proceed to C11; otherwise, proceed to C10.

[0094] C9: The recipe module database does not contain any reserved recipe data similar to the user's settings, and a prompt is sent to the user indicating that no suitable recipe data has been detected.

[0095] C10: The stove heats the food according to the power level and duration set by the user in the segmented timer data. At the same time, the recipe module software records the segmented timer data set by the user for future use. Then the recipe fitting program ends.

[0096] C11: The stove cooks according to the heat level and cooking time in the recipe data reserved in the recipe module.

[0097] Example 2

[0098] The stove provided in this embodiment includes the control panel provided in Embodiment 1. During cooking, the entire cooking process can be divided into multiple time periods using the segmentation module, the duration of each time period can be set using the time module, and the heat level of each time period can be set using the power level module. This allows the cooking process to be divided into multiple time periods, and different time periods can have any suitable duration and heat level to meet the needs of changing the heat level midway through cooking.

[0099] Furthermore, the stove is equipped with a weight detector, which is connected to the control module and is used to detect the weight of the food in the pot.

[0100] A weight detector is located under the pot, which can detect the weight of the food inside, allowing the user to know the weight of the food. The weight detected by the weight detector is sent to the control module, which can record the weight of the food in the pot.

[0101] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A control panel, characterized in that, It includes a control module, a segmentation module, a time module, and a gear module; The segmentation module, the time module, and the gear module are respectively connected to the control module; The segmentation module is used to set the cooking process into multiple time periods; the time module is used to adjust the duration of each time period; and the power level module is used to adjust the power level of each time period.

2. The control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control panel also includes a panel (1); The segmentation module includes a segmentation button (2), the time module includes a time button (3), and the gear module includes a gear button (4). The segment button (2), the time button (3), and the gear button (4) are all located on the panel (1).

3. The control panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control panel also includes a segment display module (6); The rank display module (6) is mounted on the panel (1). The rank display module (6) is connected to the control module. The rank display module (6) is used to display the ranking value of the current time period.

4. The control panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control panel also includes a time display module (7); The time display module (7) is disposed on the panel (1), and the time display module (7) is connected to the control module. The time display module (7) is used to display the duration value of the current time period.

5. The control panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control panel also includes a gear position display module (8); The gear display module (8) is mounted on the panel (1). The gear display module (8) is connected to the control module. The gear display module (8) is used to display the firepower gear value for the current time period.

6. The control panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control panel also includes a start module, which is connected to the control module and is used to start the heating device of the stove.

7. The control panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The start module includes a start button (5); the start button (5) is located on the panel (1).

8. The control panel according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The control panel includes a recipe module, which is connected to the control module.

9. A stove, characterized in that, The control panel includes any one of claims 1-8.

10. The stove according to claim 9, characterized in that, The stove is equipped with a weight detector, which is connected to the control module. The weight detector is used to detect the weight of the food in the pot.

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