Intelligent water tank
By installing an image recognition structure and control system on the sink, combined with an information processing module and interactive components, the problem of traditional sinks being unable to identify food types has been solved. This enables automatic food identification and cooking program recommendations, improving user experience and intelligence while avoiding the impact of water splashing.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520220252.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-12
AI Technical Summary
Traditional sinks lack intelligent features, cannot identify the type of food and provide cooking suggestions, resulting in a poor user experience.
An image recognition structure and control system are installed on the sink, combined with an information processing module and interactive components, to achieve automatic food identification and recommend cooking solutions. It is equipped with a touch screen and voice interaction structure for multimodal interaction, and the faucet and image recognition structure are staggered to prevent water droplets from splashing.
It enables automatic identification of ingredients and push of cooking solutions, improving user experience and the level of intelligence in kitchen operations, while ensuring the accuracy and lifespan of the image recognition structure.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to kitchen equipment technical field especially, relates to an intelligent sink. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the rapid development of smart home technology, traditional kitchen equipment is gradually evolving towards intelligence and multifunctionality. As the core functional area of the kitchen, the sink is not only the main place for washing food and tableware, but also an indispensable part of the cooking process at home. However, the traditional sink product is limited to the basic cleaning function, and lacks intelligent functions to improve the user experience. Although some existing sinks integrate a display screen or simple lighting function, these functions cannot help users identify the type of food or provide relevant cooking suggestions. For users who are not familiar with some food, such design cannot meet their actual needs. SUMMARY
[0003] In view of the above shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an intelligent sink that can identify the type of food and recommend a corresponding cooking scheme for the food based on the type of food.
[0004] The utility model solves the technical problems by adopting the technical scheme of an intelligent sink, which comprises:
[0005] A sink body is provided with a containing groove and a mounting bracket;
[0006] A control system is configured with an information processing module;
[0007] An image recognition structure is provided on the mounting bracket and electrically connected to the control system, and the image recognition structure can identify the food in the containing groove and feed back food information to the control system;
[0008] An interactive component is provided on the mounting bracket and electrically connected to the control system for displaying the cooking scheme of the food. When the control system receives the food information, the information processing module is called, and the information processing module triggers the interactive component to display the cooking scheme corresponding to the food.
[0009] In the above-mentioned intelligent sink, the control system includes a circuit board built into the mounting bracket, the information processing module is integrated on the circuit board, and the control system is electrically connected to the image recognition structure and the interactive component through the circuit board.
[0010] In the above-mentioned intelligent sink, the mounting bracket includes a housing, the housing is provided with a first groove, and the circuit board is detachably arranged in the first groove.
[0011] In the above-mentioned intelligent sink, the interactive assembly comprises a touch display screen shielding structure detachably embedded in the first groove, the touch display screen is electrically connected with the control system, and the touch display screen is in the visual range of a user.
[0012] In the above-mentioned intelligent sink, the interactive assembly further comprises a voice interaction structure detachably arranged on the shell, and the voice interaction structure comprises a microphone and a loudspeaker which are electrically connected with the control system respectively.
[0013] In the above-mentioned intelligent sink, the image recognition structure is detachably arranged below the shell and faces the accommodating groove, and the recognition range of the image recognition structure can cover the accommodating groove.
[0014] In the above-mentioned intelligent sink, the shell comprises an extension arm, the extension arm is bent towards the sink body after extending along the length direction of the sink body, and the extension arm is detachably connected with the sink body, and the extension arm is detachably provided with a light emitting structure which is electrically connected with the control system.
[0015] In the above-mentioned intelligent sink, the extension arm has a second groove for accommodating the light emitting structure, the mounting bracket further comprises a shielding structure, the shielding structure is detachably arranged on the extension arm and can seal the second groove, and the shielding structure is a light-transmitting structure.
[0016] In the above-mentioned intelligent sink, the mounting bracket is detachably arranged on the sink body and located above the outside of the accommodating groove.
[0017] In the above-mentioned intelligent sink, the sink body is further provided with a faucet, the faucet is arranged in a staggered manner with the image recognition structure, and a safety distance is formed between the water outlet end of the faucet and the image recognition structure.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the intelligent sink has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0019] 1、In the intelligent sink, the control system with the information processing module is arranged, the image recognition structure and the interactive assembly which are electrically connected with the control system are integrated on the mounting bracket, the interactive assembly can display the corresponding cooking scheme according to the food material information fed back by the image recognition structure, the automatic recognition of the food material and the pushing of the corresponding cooking scheme are realized, the time for the user to find the cooking method is reduced, and the experience of the user and the intelligent level of the kitchen operation are effectively improved.
[0020] 2、The utility model discloses, through making interactive component include touch display screen and voice interaction structure, realized touch plus voice multimodal interaction design, can satisfy complex scene demand, further improved the experience of user and the security of operation.
[0021] 3、The utility model discloses, through setting up image recognition structure on mounting bracket, with faucet is arranged in staggered position, and make the water outlet end of faucet and image recognition structure between form a section of safe distance, thereby avoid water droplet splashing on image recognition structure, not only ensure the accuracy of image recognition structure, still prolong its life. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] Fig. 1 It is a structure schematic view of a kind of intelligent sink of the utility model.
[0023] Fig. 2 It is the explosion view of mounting bracket in the utility model.
[0024] Fig. 3 It is another structure schematic view of a kind of intelligent sink of the utility model.
[0025] In all drawings, same reference signs indicate same technical features, specifically: 100, sink body;110, accommodating groove;120, extension edge;200, mounting bracket;210, shell;211, first recess;212, extension arm;213, second recess;220, shielding structure;300, image recognition structure;400, touch display screen;500, voice interaction structure;510, microphone;520, loudspeaker;600, circuit board;700, light-emitting structure;800, faucet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following is the specific embodiment of the utility model and is combined with the drawing, the technical scheme of the utility model is further described, but the utility model is not limited to these embodiments.
[0027] It should be noted that all directionality indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement condition, etc. between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the specific posture changes, the directionality indications will also change accordingly.
[0028] In addition, the description of "first", "second", "one" and the like in the utility model is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implying the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited.
[0029] In the utility model, unless otherwise specifically defined and limited, the terms "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, "fixing" can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium; can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements, unless otherwise specifically limited. For ordinary skilled persons in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0030] In addition, the technical solutions of various embodiments of the utility model can be combined with each other, but it must be based on that the ordinary skilled person in the art can realize, when the combination of technical solutions appears mutual contradiction or cannot be realized, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, and is not within the protection scope required by the utility model.
[0031] As shown in the figure, in the embodiment, an intelligent sink comprises: Figs. 1-3
[0032] A sink body 100, which is provided with a containing groove 110 and a mounting frame 200;
[0033] A control system, which is configured with an information processing module;
[0034] An image recognition structure 300, which is arranged on the mounting frame 200 and electrically connected with the control system, and the image recognition structure 300 can recognize the food material in the containing groove 110 and feed back the food material information to the control system;
[0035] An interactive component, which is arranged on the mounting frame 200 and electrically connected with the control system, and is used for displaying the cooking scheme of the food material; when the control system receives the food material information, the information processing module is called, and the information processing module triggers the interactive component to display the cooking scheme corresponding to the food material. The design realizes the automatic recognition of the food material and the pushing of the corresponding cooking scheme, reduces the time of the user searching for the cooking method, and effectively improves the experience of the user and the intelligent level of the kitchen operation.
[0036] Specifically, as shown in the figure, Figs. 1-3 As shown, in the embodiment, the sink body 100 is rectangular, and a containing groove 110 is arranged on the sink body 100. The containing groove 110 is recessed from top to bottom and extends to the periphery along the central position of the sink body 100, and the containing groove 110 has an opening for placing food materials or bowls so that the user can clean the food materials and bowls.
[0037] In the embodiment, the sink body 100 is further provided with an extension edge 120 at the upper end, which extends horizontally outward along the edge of the containing groove 110. On one hand, the extension edge 120 is used to realize the connection of the sink body 100 with other devices, and on the other hand, the extension edge 120 is used to fix the mounting rack 200 and the faucet 800.
[0038] In the embodiment, the mounting rack 200 is arranged on the extension edge 120 of the sink body 100, and is used to mount the image recognition structure 300, the interactive component and the circuit board 600. On one hand, the mounting rack 200 can protect the image recognition structure 300, the interactive component and the circuit board 600, and on the other hand, by integrating the three components on the mounting rack 200, the integration of the intelligent sink structure is realized, and the overall structure of the intelligent sink is more simple.
[0039] In the embodiment, the mounting rack 200 is detachably arranged on the sink body 100 and located above the containing groove 110 or above the outer side of the containing groove 110. Preferably, the mounting rack 200 is detachably arranged on the extension edge 120 of the sink body 100 and located above the outer side of the containing groove 110 by bolts. The position and layout of the mounting rack 200 reduce the occupation of the space above the containing groove 110, so that the user can conveniently place food materials or bowls, and the detachable design improves the convenience of disassembly and maintenance of the mounting rack 200.
[0040] In the embodiment, the mounting rack 200 includes a housing 210, and the housing 210 is provided with a first recess 211 recessed away from the sink body 100, which is used to accommodate the circuit board 600 and the touch display screen 400. This design can support and protect the circuit board 600 and the touch display screen 400, and improves the convenience of disassembly and maintenance.
[0041] In the embodiment, the shell 210 comprises an extension arm 212 which extends along the length direction of the sink body 100, is bent towards the vertical direction of the sink body 100, is detachably connected with the sink body 100, and the extension arm 212 is detachably provided with a light-emitting structure 700 which is electrically connected with the control system. The design of the extension arm 212 ensures that the first groove 211 has a certain height between the extension edges 120, which forms a space for mounting the image recognition structure 300, and avoids water droplets from splashing onto the touch display screen 400. The introduction of the light-emitting structure 700 provides sufficient illumination for the intelligent sink, ensures that the user can clearly see the food materials in the sink under any light condition, and also provides an auxiliary light source for image recognition.
[0042] Preferably, in the embodiment, the extension arm 212 is located on both sides of the shell 210 and is detachably connected with the extension edge 120 through a screw.
[0043] In the embodiment, the extension arm 212 has a second groove 213 for accommodating the light-emitting structure 700, and the mounting bracket 200 further comprises a shielding structure 220 which is detachably arranged on the extension arm 212 and can seal the second groove 213, and the shielding structure 220 is a light-transmitting structure. This design not only protects the light-emitting structure 700, but also ensures that the light of the light-emitting structure 700 can smoothly irradiate on the food materials.
[0044] Preferably, the light-emitting structure 700 is a lamp strip.
[0045] In order to realize the identification of the type of food materials, in the embodiment, a control system and an image recognition structure 300 are provided. The image recognition structure 300 is arranged on the mounting bracket 200 and is electrically connected with the control system, is used for identifying the food materials in the accommodation groove 110, and feeds back the food material information to the control system; the control system is provided with an information processing module and can analyze and judge the type of food materials according to the food material information. Through the introduction of the control system and the image recognition structure 300, the automatic identification of food materials is realized, which effectively improves the intelligent level of the sink, and also provides a basis for the recommendation of food material cooking scheme.
[0046] In the embodiment, the control system comprises a circuit board 600 which is built in the mounting bracket 200, the information processing module is integrated on the circuit board 600, and the control system is electrically connected with the image recognition structure 300 and the interactive component through the circuit board 600. The information processing module can not only analyze and judge the type of food materials according to the food material information, but also trigger the interactive component to display the cooking scheme of the corresponding food material in the form of text or voice. The integrated design of the circuit board 600 simplifies the internal wiring, improves the reliability of the control system, makes the overall structure more compact, and saves the installation space.
[0047] Preferably, in the embodiment, the circuit board 600 is detachably clamped in the first groove 211 and electrically connected with the image recognition structure 300, the interactive component and the light-emitting structure 700. The design ensures the convenience of disassembly and maintenance of the circuit board 600.
[0048] In the embodiment, the image recognition structure 300 is detachably arranged below the shell 210 and faces the accommodating groove 110, and the recognition range of the image recognition structure 300 can cover the accommodating groove 110. Preferably, the image recognition structure 300 is detachably connected below the shell 210 by screws and is inclined downward, ensuring that the recognition range can cover the accommodating groove 110. The position design of the image recognition structure 300 ensures that it can completely cover the accommodating groove 110, improving the accuracy and reliability of recognition. The detachable design can facilitate adjustment and maintenance, ensuring the best recognition effect.
[0049] In the embodiment, the image recognition structure 300 is a camera or a laser scanning device. The specific selection can be made according to the use needs, and preferably, the image recognition structure 300 is a camera.
[0050] In order to realize the recommendation of the cooking scheme for the food material, in the embodiment, an interactive component is further provided. The interactive component is detachably arranged on the mounting frame 200 and electrically connected with the control system, for displaying the cooking scheme corresponding to the food material. The design can facilitate the user to find the cooking method without additional time cost, effectively improving the user experience and the intelligent level of kitchen operation.
[0051] In the embodiment, the interactive component includes a touch display screen 400 which is detachably arranged in the first groove 211 and is electrically connected with the circuit board 600 of the control system, and the touch display screen 400 is within the user's visual range. The introduction of the touch display screen 400 enables the cooking scheme to be recommended to the user in the form of text, so that the user can conveniently and quickly view the cooking scheme corresponding to the food material without operation. In addition, the user can also interact with the touch display screen 400, such as controlling the switch of the light-emitting structure 700. The convenience of sink use is further improved.
[0052] In the embodiment, the touch display screen 400 is embedded on the first groove 211 shielding structure and forms an included angle of 0°-90° with the horizontal plane. The size of the included angle can be set according to the user's needs, and preferably, in the embodiment, the included angle is 45°, effectively ensuring the user's comfort when watching the display screen.
[0053] In the embodiment, the interactive assembly further comprises a voice interaction structure 500 detachably arranged on the shell 210, the voice interaction structure 500 comprising a microphone 510 and a loudspeaker 520 electrically connected with the control system respectively. The introduction of the voice interaction structure 500 enables the cooking scheme to be recommended to the user in the form of voice broadcast, further enriches the form of cooking scheme recommendation, increases the experience of the user, and can be used in the use scenario where the user is inconvenient to view and touch the display screen 400.
[0054] In addition, the voice interaction structure 500 can cooperate with the touch display screen 400 to realize the multi-modal interactive design of touch plus voice, so as to meet the complex scene requirement, and further improve the experience of the user and the safety of operation.
[0055] Preferably, in the embodiment, the microphone 510 is arranged at a position adjacent to the image recognition structure 300 at the bottom of the shell 210 and is electrically connected with the circuit board 600 of the control system, for receiving the voice instruction of the user, so that the user can interact in the form of voice.
[0056] Preferably, in the embodiment, the loudspeaker 520 is arranged on the side of the shell 210 away from the accommodating groove 110 and is electrically connected with the circuit board 600 of the control system, for voice broadcast.
[0057] In order to facilitate the cleaning of food materials or bowls, in the embodiment, a faucet 800 is further arranged on the extended edge 120 of the sink body 100. The faucet 800 is arranged in a staggered manner with the image recognition structure 300, and a safety distance is formed between the water outlet end of the faucet 800 and the image recognition structure 300. The safety distance is greater than the splashing range when water droplets fall into the accommodating groove 110. This design avoids water droplets splashing onto the image recognition structure 300 when the faucet 800 injects water into the accommodating groove 110, not only ensures the accuracy of the image recognition structure 300, but also prolongs the service life thereof.
[0058] Preferably, in the embodiment, the faucet 800 is L-shaped, which is a smart faucet 800 with voice function, one end of which is vertically arranged on the extended edge 120, and the other end of which extends horizontally above the accommodating groove 110 to form a safety distance, and the water outlet end of the faucet 800 is on the extended end.
Claims
1. A smart sink, characterized by, Include: The sink body is provided with a containing groove and a mounting rack; The control system is configured with an information processing module; The image recognition structure is provided on the mounting rack and is electrically connected with the control system, and the image recognition structure can recognize the food materials in the containing groove and feed back the food material information to the control system; The interactive component is provided on the mounting rack and is electrically connected with the control system, and is used for displaying the cooking scheme of the food material; when the control system receives the food material information, the information processing module is called, and the information processing module triggers the interactive component to display the cooking scheme corresponding to the food material.
2. The intelligent sink of claim 1, wherein, The control system includes a circuit board built in the mounting rack, the information processing module is integrated on the circuit board, and the control system is electrically connected with the image recognition structure and the interactive component through the circuit board.
3. The intelligent sink of claim 2, wherein, The mounting rack includes a shell shielding structure, the shell is provided with a first groove, and the circuit board is detachably arranged in the first groove.
4. The intelligent sink of claim 3, wherein, The interactive component includes a touch display screen detachably arranged in the first groove of the shielding structure, the touch display screen is electrically connected with the control system, and the touch display screen is in the user's visual range.
5. The intelligent sink of claim 3, wherein, The interactive component further includes a voice interaction structure detachably arranged on the shell, the voice interaction structure includes a microphone and a loudspeaker electrically connected with the control system respectively.
6. The intelligent sink of claim 3, wherein, The image recognition structure is detachably arranged below the shell and faces the containing groove, and the recognition range of the image recognition structure can cover the containing groove.
7. The intelligent sink of claim 3, wherein, The shell includes an extension arm, the extension arm shielding structure extends along the length direction of the sink body and is bent towards the sink body, and is detachably connected with the sink body, and the extension arm is detachably provided with a light emitting structure electrically connected with the control system.
8. The intelligent sink of claim 7, wherein, The extension arm has a second groove for accommodating the light emitting structure, the mounting rack further includes a shielding structure, the shielding structure is detachably arranged on the extension arm and can seal the second groove, and the shielding structure is a light-transmitting structure.
9. The intelligent sink of claim 1, wherein, The mounting rack is detachably arranged on the sink body and located above the outside of the containing groove.
10. The intelligent sink of claim 1, wherein, The sink body is further provided with a faucet, the faucet is arranged in a staggered manner with the image recognition structure, and a safety distance is formed between the water outlet end of the faucet and the image recognition structure.