Intelligent quantitative feeding spoon based on gravity sensing

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of tableware, and particularly relates to an intelligent quantitative feeding spoon based on gravity induction, which comprises a quantitative feeding spoon body consisting of a spoon handle, a spoon head, a hook and a shifting piece, an operation panel and a charging hole are arranged on the spoon handle, a microprocessor, a voice module, a loudspeaker and a lithium battery are arranged in the spoon handle, and the microprocessor is connected with the voice module. A weighing sensor and a temperature sensor are arranged in the spoon head, the microprocessor controls data acquisition and processing of the weighing sensor and the temperature sensor through a preset program, the data are displayed through a display screen of the operation panel, and voice reminding is carried out through a voice module and a loudspeaker. By means of the technical scheme, the weight of contained food and the temperature of the food can be detected and reminded, the feeding amount is accurately controlled, the risk of aspiration is reduced, a user is prevented from being scalded, and therefore the diversified requirements of special crowds for diet safety and convenience are effectively met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tableware technology, specifically relating to an intelligent quantitative feeding spoon based on gravity sensing. Background Technology

[0002] With the deepening trend of societal aging and the significant improvement in public awareness of healthy eating, the dietary care needs of special groups such as the elderly, patients with swallowing difficulties, and infants have become increasingly urgent and complex. These groups face a series of unique challenges during the feeding process. Specifically, traditional manual feeding methods not only make it difficult to accurately control the amount of food fed each time, often resulting in either excessive or insufficient food intake, which adversely affects their health. In particular, for patients with swallowing difficulties, inappropriate feeding speed and amount can easily induce aspiration, which can not only cause choking but also lead to serious medical complications such as aspiration pneumonia, threatening their lives. Currently, although there are some so-called quantitative feeding spoons on the market that allow users to choose the appropriate capacity of the spoon for quantitative feeding, thus solving the problem of inaccurate feeding to some extent, these feeding spoons generally suffer from limited functionality and insufficient intelligence. They lack key intelligent functions such as temperature monitoring and voice prompts, cannot help users determine whether the food is at a suitable temperature for consumption, and cannot provide reminders about food weight and temperature, making it difficult to meet the diverse needs of special groups for dietary safety and convenience. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent quantitative feeding spoon based on gravity sensing, thereby solving the problems of existing quantitative feeding spoons having limited functions and insufficient intelligence.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a gravity-sensing intelligent quantitative feeding spoon, comprising a spoon body consisting of a handle, a spoon head, a hook, and a lever, wherein the two ends of the spoon handle are respectively connected to the spoon head and the hook. The spoon head is provided with a receiving groove for holding food. The spoon handle is provided with an operation panel and a charging port. The operation panel includes a display screen and buttons for displaying information such as food weight and temperature, and allowing users to make function settings. The spoon handle contains a microprocessor, a voice module, a speaker, and a lithium battery, while the spoon head contains a weighing sensor and a temperature sensor. The microprocessor is electrically connected to the operation panel, the voice module, the speaker, the lithium battery, the weighing sensor, and the temperature sensor. The weighing sensor is used to monitor the weight of the food in the receiving groove and transmit the detected weight signal to the microprocessor. The temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of the food and transmit the temperature signal to the microprocessor. The microprocessor controls the data acquisition of the weighing sensor and the temperature sensor through a preset program, processes the data, and displays it on the display screen of the operation panel and provides voice prompts through the voice module and the speaker.

[0005] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When using the quantitative feeding spoon, the weight and temperature of the food can be detected and reminded, so as to achieve precise control of the feeding amount, reduce the risk of aspiration, and avoid burns to the user, thereby effectively meeting the diverse needs of special groups for food safety and convenience.

[0006] For ease of function setup and display of weight and temperature:

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the operation panel is located at the top of the other end of the spoon handle, away from the spoon head.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this improvement are: by pressing the buttons on the control panel, the amount of food to be fed each time and the safe threshold for food temperature can be preset, while the display screen on the control panel can intuitively display information such as food weight and food temperature.

[0009] To facilitate the broadcast of voice messages:

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the speaker is connected to the voice module and is used to output the voice information of the voice module.

[0011] The beneficial effect of this improvement is that after the voice module is activated by the microprocessor, the speaker can announce the weight or temperature of the food so that users with poor eyesight can also understand it clearly.

[0012] To facilitate the hanging and placement of the measuring feeding spoon:

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the hook is located at the bottom of the spoon handle below the control panel.

[0014] The beneficial effect of this improvement is that the hook facilitates the hanging and placement of the feeding spoon.

[0015] To facilitate the installation and use of the pick:

[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the spoon handle is provided with an installation groove and a notch, and the installation groove is located between the spoon handle and the spoon head for the installation and storage of the paddle, while the notch is located on both sides of the installation groove near the operation panel and is connected to the installation groove.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this improvement are: the installation slot facilitates the installation and storage of the paddle, and the notch facilitates the user to remove and use the paddle.

[0018] For ease of charging and to isolate and protect the charging port:

[0019] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: a rubber plug is provided in the charging hole for isolation and protection of the charging hole.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this improvement are as follows: the charging port allows an external power source to be connected to charge the lithium battery, facilitating the lithium battery to power electrical components. The rubber plug provides isolation and protection for the charging port after it is closed, preventing external dust, liquids, and other impurities from entering the charging port and affecting the charging function.

[0021] The parts of the device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly structure of the paddle of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the paddle structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A;

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Spoon handle; 2. Spoon head; 3. Hook; 4. Charging port; 5. Control panel; 6. Mounting slot; 7. Notch; 8. Paddle; 9. Receiving slot; 10. Microprocessor; 11. Voice module; 12. Speaker; 13. Lithium battery; 14. Weighing sensor; 15. Temperature sensor; 16. Rubber stopper. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description in this part is only exemplary and explanatory, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model in any way.

[0029] like Figure 1-5As shown, a gravity-sensing intelligent quantitative feeding spoon includes a spoon body composed of a handle 1, a spoon head 2, a hook 3, and a lever 8. The two ends of the handle 1 are connected to the spoon head 2 and the hook 3, respectively. The spoon head 2 has a receiving groove 9 for holding food. The handle 1 has an operation panel 5 and a charging port 4. The operation panel 5 includes a display screen and buttons for displaying information such as food weight and temperature, and allowing the user to set functions. The handle 1 houses a microprocessor 10, a voice module 11, a speaker 12, and a lithium battery 13. The spoon head 2 houses a weighing sensor 14 and a temperature sensor 15. The microprocessor 10, operation panel 5, voice module 11, speaker 12, and lithium battery... 13. Weighing sensor 14 and temperature sensor 15 are electrically connected. Weighing sensor 14 monitors the weight of the food in the container 9 and transmits the detected weight signal to microprocessor 10. Temperature sensor 15 detects the temperature of the food and transmits the temperature signal to microprocessor 10. Microprocessor 10 controls the data acquisition and processing of weighing sensor 14 and temperature sensor 15 through a preset program, displays the data on the display screen of operation panel 5, and provides voice prompts through voice module 11 and speaker 12. When in use, the quantitative feeding spoon can detect and remind users of the weight and temperature of the food, achieving precise control of the feeding amount, reducing the risk of accidental aspiration, and preventing burns to the user. This effectively meets the diverse needs of special populations for food safety and convenience. The control panel 5 is located at the top of the other end of the spoon handle 1, away from the spoon head 2. By pressing the buttons on the control panel 5, the amount of food to be fed each time and the safety threshold for food temperature can be preset. The display screen on the control panel 5 can intuitively display information such as food weight and food temperature. The speaker 12 is connected to the voice module 11 and is used to output the voice information of the voice module 11. After the voice module 11 is activated by the microprocessor 10, the speaker 12 can announce the current weight or temperature of the food so that users with poor eyesight can understand clearly. The hook 3 is located at the bottom of the spoon handle 1 below the control panel 5. The hook 3 allows for convenient... The feeding spoon body is suspended and placed with a mounting groove 6 and a notch 7 on the handle 1. The mounting groove 6 is located between the handle 1 and the spoon head 2 for mounting and storing the feeder 8. The notch 7 is located on both sides of the mounting groove 6 near the control panel 5 and is connected to the mounting groove 6. The mounting groove 6 facilitates the mounting and storage of the feeder 8, and the notch 7 allows the user to easily remove the feeder 8 for use. The charging port 4 is covered with a rubber plug 16 for isolation and protection. The charging port 4 allows external power to be connected to charge the lithium battery 13, facilitating the lithium battery 13 to power the electrical components. The rubber plug 16 provides isolation and protection for the charging port 4 after it is closed.To prevent dust, liquids, and other impurities from entering charging port 4 and affecting the charging function.

[0030] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During meals, the user first presets the amount of food to be fed each time and the safe threshold for food temperature using the buttons on the operation panel 5. When the user uses the feeding spoon to scoop food, the weighing sensor 14 inside the spoon head 2 detects the weight of the food in the receiving slot 9 in real time and transmits the detected weight signal to the microprocessor 10 inside the spoon handle 1. After receiving the weight signal, the microprocessor 10 processes it and displays the processed food weight information on the display screen of the operation panel 5. At the same time, it broadcasts a voice through the voice module 11 and the speaker 12. When the food weight reaches the preset feeding amount, the microprocessor 10 activates the voice module 11 and causes the speaker 12 to issue a reminder, prompting the user to stop scooping food. Simultaneously, the temperature sensor 15 inside the spoon head 2 detects the temperature of the food in real time and transmits the detected temperature signal to the microprocessor 10. The temperature signal is transmitted to the microprocessor 10, which displays the processed food temperature information on the display screen of the operation panel 5 and broadcasts it via the voice module 11 and speaker 12 to prevent users from being burned by excessively hot food. The mounting slot 6 and notch 7 on the spoon handle 1 facilitate the installation, storage and retrieval of the pick 8. When the pick 8 is removed, it can be used to remove any excess food accidentally taken from the receiving slot 9 to ensure that the food does not exceed the predetermined amount. The charging port 4 allows external power to be connected to charge the lithium battery 13, which then powers the electrical components. The rubber stopper 16 isolates and protects the charging port 4 after it is closed, preventing external dust, liquids and other impurities from entering the charging port 4 and affecting the charging function.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0032] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The above examples are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that due to the limitations of textual expression, there are objectively infinite specific structures. For those skilled in the art, several improvements, modifications, or changes can be made without departing from the principles of this utility model, and the above technical features can also be combined in an appropriate manner. These improvements, modifications, changes, or combinations, or the direct application of the concept and technical solution of this utility model to other occasions without modification, should all be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A gravity-sensing-based intelligent quantitative feeding spoon, comprising a quantitative feeding spoon body consisting of a spoon handle (1), a spoon head (2), a hook (3), and a paddle (8), wherein the two ends of the spoon handle (1) are respectively connected to the spoon head (2) and the hook (3), characterized in that: The spoon head (2) is provided with a receiving groove (9) for holding food. The spoon handle (1) is provided with an operation panel (5) and a charging port (4). The operation panel (5) includes a display screen and buttons for displaying information such as food weight and temperature, and allowing the user to make function settings. The spoon handle (1) is provided with a microprocessor (10), a voice module (11), a speaker (12), and a lithium battery (13). The spoon head (2) is provided with a weighing sensor (14) and a temperature sensor (15). The microprocessor (10), operation panel (5), voice module (11), speaker (12), and lithium battery (13) are provided. The battery (13), weighing sensor (14), and temperature sensor (15) are all electrically connected. The weighing sensor (14) is used to monitor the weight of the food in the container (9) and transmit the detected weight signal to the microprocessor (10). The temperature sensor (15) is used to detect the temperature of the food and transmit the temperature signal to the microprocessor (10). The microprocessor (10) controls the data acquisition of the weighing sensor (14) and the temperature sensor (15) through a preset program, processes the data, and displays it on the display screen of the operation panel (5) and provides voice reminders through the voice module (11) and the speaker (12).

2. The intelligent quantitative feeding spoon based on gravity sensing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control panel (5) is located at the top of the other end of the spoon handle (1) away from the spoon head (2).

3. The intelligent quantitative feeding spoon based on gravity sensing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The speaker (12) is connected to the voice module (11) and is used to output the voice information of the voice module (11).

4. The intelligent quantitative feeding spoon based on gravity sensing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hook (3) is located at the bottom of the spoon handle (1) below the control panel (5).

5. The intelligent quantitative feeding spoon based on gravity sensing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spoon handle (1) is provided with a mounting groove (6) and a notch (7). The mounting groove (6) is located between the spoon handle (1) and the spoon head (2) for the installation and storage of the paddle (8). The notch (7) is located on both sides of the mounting groove (6) near the operation panel (5) and is connected to the mounting groove (6).

6. The intelligent quantitative feeding spoon based on gravity sensing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber plug (16) is provided in the charging hole (4) for isolation and protection of the charging hole (4).

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