Electric spice grinder with digital thermometer

Abstract

The utility model relates to an electric spice grinder with a digital thermometer, which is a device capable of automatically distributing ground spices and comprises the digital thermometer capable of being used for monitoring food temperature. The device comprises a grinder shell, a food thermometer, a grinding mechanism, a portable power source and a controller. The grinder housing is a main structure that accommodates the remaining components in a portable and ergonomic manner. The food thermometer may be used independently of the grinder housing to monitor the temperature of the desired food. The grinding mechanism is an electric mechanism capable of distributing needed grinding spices according to the needed grinding degree. The portable power source provides power required to maintain operation of the food thermometer, the grinding mechanism, and the controller. And the controller can control the operation of the food thermometer and the grinding mechanism.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present utility model relates to cooking appliances and digital devices in general. More specifically, the present utility model discloses an electric spice grinder with a digital thermometer. BACKGROUND

[0002] Nowadays, a variety of cooking tools and appliances have emerged to help people cook more efficiently and easily. In some cases, many traditional devices have been automated, and anyone can easily use these devices. For example, new automatic spice grinders have been introduced, which allow users to grind the desired amount of spices through the device. Similarly, the emergence of digital food thermometers also helps users to more easily monitor the temperature of the cooked food. However, it can be inconvenient and even a safety hazard to place many separate tools in the kitchen while cooking. Some people have tried to integrate different devices into one device / system to reduce the number of tools users need to carry while cooking. Unfortunately, no one has tried to provide a device that combines the functions of an electric spice grinder and a digital thermometer.

[0003] Therefore, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide an electric spice grinder with a digital thermometer that combines the features of an electric spice grinder and a food thermometer. The present utility model achieves a novel grinder structure that not only integrates the electric function of an electric spice grinder but also integrates the function of a food thermometer. Another purpose of the present utility model is to provide an electric spice grinder with a portable structure that allows the digital thermometer to be detachably mounted on the electric spice grinder. The present utility model allows the digital thermometer to be removed from the electric spice grinder to monitor the temperature of the food while cooking. Other features and advantages of the present utility model will be discussed further in the following sections. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model discloses an electric grinder with digital thermometer, the electric grinder with digital thermometer combines the characteristics of electric grinder and the characteristics of digital thermometer. The electric spice grinder of the utility model is specially designed to accommodate digital thermometer, so that the digital thermometer is detachably connected to the electric spice grinder. In this way, the digital thermometer can be removed from the electric spice grinder to monitor the temperature of food during cooking without exposing the electric spice grinder to high temperature. The electric spice grinder can also be designed to install a user interface so that the user can monitor the temperature measurement value obtained by the digital thermometer from the shell of the electric spice grinder. In addition, the electric spice grinder can be designed to grind different kinds of spices to different grinding degrees by implementing different adjustment functions, and the user can adjust as needed. In other embodiments, different functions can be added to enhance the practicability of the utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0005] Figure 1 It is the perspective view of the utility model in the top view - the main view - the left view direction.

[0006] Figure 2 It is the perspective view of the utility model in the bottom view - the main view - the left view direction.

[0007] Figure 3 It is the perspective view of the utility model in the top view - the rear view - the left view direction.

[0008] Figure 4 It is the perspective view of the utility model in the bottom view - the rear view - the left view direction.

[0009] Figure 5 It is the exploded perspective view of the utility model in the top view - the main view - the left view direction.

[0010] Figure 6 It is the front view of the utility model.

[0011] Figure 7 It is the vertical section view along the line 7-7 shown in the figure. Figure 6

[0012] It is the left view of the utility model. Figure 8

[0013] It is the perspective view of the utility model in the top view - the main view - the left view direction of the charging bottom. Figure 9

[0014] It is the exploded perspective view of the utility model in the top view - the main view - the left view direction, wherein the grinder shell is installed on the charging bottom. Figure 10

[0015] Figure 11 ​is the exploded perspective view of the top view - front view - left view direction of the utility model, wherein shows the grinder shell is installed on the charging bottom.

[0016] Figure 12 is the exploded perspective view of the top view - front view - left view direction of the utility model, wherein shows two grinder shells are installed on the charging bottom.

[0017] Figure 13 is the block diagram of the electronic connection, electrical connection, inductive coupling connection and wireless coupling connection of the utility model, wherein the electronic connection is indicated by the dotted line, the electrical connection is indicated by the solid line, the inductive coupling connection is indicated by the dotted arrow, and the wireless coupling connection is indicated by the dot-dash line.

[0018] Figure 14 is the block diagram of the electrical connection and inductive coupling connection of the grinder shell and the charging bottom of the utility model, wherein the electrical connection is indicated by the solid line, and the inductive coupling connection is indicated by the dotted arrow. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] All the drawing descriptions are used to describe the selected version of the utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0020] The utility model discloses a kind of electric spice grinder with digital thermometer. The utility model provides a kind of device that can automatically distribute ground spice for user, which includes digital thermometer that can be used to monitor food temperature when food is cooked. As shown in Figures 1 to 8 And Figure 13 The utility model includes grinder shell 1, food thermometer 7, grinding mechanism 13, portable power supply 23 and controller 24. The grinder shell 1 is the main structure of the utility model, to accommodate the remaining components in portable and ergonomic manner. The food thermometer 7 can be used to monitor the temperature of the desired food independently of the grinder shell 1. The grinding mechanism 13 is an electric mechanism, which can automatically distribute the desired amount of ground spice according to the desired grinding degree. The portable power supply 23 provides the power required to maintain the automatic operation of the food thermometer 7, the grinding mechanism 13 and the controller 24. The controller 24 enables the user to selectively control the operation of the food thermometer 7 and the grinding mechanism 13.

[0021] The overall configuration of the above components enables the user to use a single device more efficiently to season and track the temperature of the desired food. From Figures 1 to 8 And Figure 13As can be seen, the grinder housing 1 is preferably a portable structure, designed for single or dual hand operation. For example, the grinder housing 1 can be an elongated tubular structure, with the narrower end serving as a handle portion of the structure and the wider end serving as a dispensing mechanism for the ground spices. Thus, in general, the grinder housing 1 includes a closed housing bottom 2, an open housing bottom 3, a housing sidewall 4, and a thermometer slot 5. The closed housing bottom 2 and the open housing bottom 3 are the two opposing end bottoms of the grinder housing 1, respectively. The closed housing bottom 2 refers to the housing bottom adjacent to the location of most of the electrical and electronic components within the grinder housing 1. The open housing bottom 3 refers to the housing bottom through which the ground spices are dispensed. The ground spices are dispensed through the housing bottom. Preferably, the portion of the grinder housing 1 adjacent to the open housing bottom 3 is used to store the desired spices that can be ground by the grinding mechanism 13. Further, the housing sidewall 4 refers to the sidewall structure of the grinder housing 1, which can house different control features. The thermometer slot 5 refers to the space in which the food thermometer 7 is stored when not in use.

[0022] From Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13 As can be seen, the food thermometer 7 is preferably a digital thermometer that can monitor a wide range of temperatures when exposed to high temperatures. This allows the food thermometer 7 to be used during the cooking of the desired food. Further, the food thermometer 7 is preferably an elongated design that can be inserted into the desired food. Thus, the food thermometer 7 generally includes a pointed thermometer end 8 and a grippable thermometer end 9, which are the two opposing ends of the food thermometer 7, respectively. The pointed thermometer end 8 refers to the end of the food thermometer 7 that can be inserted into the desired food. On the other hand, the grippable thermometer end 9 refers to the end of the food thermometer 7 that can be safely held by the user when monitoring the temperature of the desired food. The grippable thermometer end 9 can be made of different materials to protect the user's hand from high temperatures. In other embodiments, the structure of the food thermometer 7 can be modified according to the specific application.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the present application can be arranged as follows: as Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13As shown, due to the elongated design of the grinder housing 1, the closed housing bottom 2 is positioned opposite the open housing bottom 3 along the housing sidewall 4. The controller 24 and the portable power source 23 are installed within the grinder housing 1 adjacent the closed housing bottom 2 so as to isolate the controller 24 and the portable power source 23 from the environment. Additionally, the thermometer slot 5 is integrated into the housing sidewall 4 for receiving the food thermometer 7. The thermometer slot 5 is preferably aligned with the longitudinal axis of the grinder housing 1 so that the food thermometer 7 can be installed on the grinder housing 1 without interfering with the grinding mechanism 13. Furthermore, the grinding mechanism 13 is operatively integrated into the open housing bottom 3 so that the grinding mechanism 13 is incorporated into the grinder housing 1. The grinding mechanism 13 is used to dispense a quantity of granulated flavoring from the open housing bottom 3. The quantity of granulated flavoring can be predetermined and dispensed at a controllable time interval each time the user activates the grinding mechanism 13. The quantity of granulated flavoring can be adjusted by the controller 24 to ensure that the desired amount of flavoring is ground and dispensed.

[0024] Additionally, as shown in Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13 the food thermometer 7 is removably installed in the thermometer slot 5 so that the user can remove the food thermometer 7 when desired. Due to the elongated design of the food thermometer 7, the pointed thermometer end 8 and the grippable thermometer end 9 are positioned opposite each other along the food thermometer 7. Furthermore, the pointed thermometer end 8 is preferably adjacent the open housing bottom 3 and the grippable thermometer end 9 is adjacent the closed housing bottom 2. In this manner, the arrangement of the food thermometer 7 is matched to the design of the grinder housing 1 to facilitate use of the present application. Furthermore, the food thermometer 7 is communicatively coupled to the controller 24 so that signals generated by the food thermometer 7 can be transmitted to the controller 24 for processing. The grinding mechanism 13 is also electronically connected to the controller 24 so that the operation of the grinding mechanism 13 can be adjusted by the controller 24. Furthermore, the grinding mechanism 13 and the controller 24 are electrically connected to the portable power source 23 to receive the power required to operate each component. In other embodiments, the arrangement of the components of the present application can be varied to accommodate different designs of the grinder housing 1.

[0025] As previously mentioned, the food thermometer 7 is preferably a removable component so that the temperature of a desired food product can be safely monitored. From Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13As can be seen, in order to charge the food thermometer 7, the utility model also includes a grinder induction coil 25 which can wirelessly charge the food thermometer 7. In order to realize the wireless charging of the food thermometer 7, the food thermometer 7 can also include a thermometer shell 10, a thermometer battery 11 and a thermometer induction coil 12. In order to make the grinder induction coil 25 effective, the grinder induction coil 25 is installed in the grinder shell 1, adjacent to the position of the thermometer slot 5. In this way, the grinder induction coil 25 is protected by the grinder shell 1. In addition, the grinder induction coil 25 is electrically connected with the portable power supply 23 to receive the electric charge from the portable power supply 23. On the other hand, the thermometer battery 11 and the thermometer induction coil 12 are installed in the thermometer shell 10, adjacent to the holding end, so that the thermometer battery 11 and the thermometer induction coil 12 are protected in the food thermometer 7. In addition, the thermometer induction coil 12 is located near the grinder induction coil 25, so that when the food thermometer 7 is placed in the thermometer slot 5, the food thermometer 7 can be inductively charged. In addition, the thermometer induction coil 12 is electrically connected with the thermometer battery 11, so that the food thermometer 7 can still work normally when it is taken out of the grinder shell 1. In other embodiments, different charging mechanisms can be used, such as direct wired connection between the food thermometer 7 and the grinder shell 1.

[0026] From Figures 1 to 8 And Figure 13As can be seen, in some embodiments, the food thermometer 7 can include a digital display screen for visually displaying the food temperature measured by the food thermometer 7 so that the user can monitor the food temperature directly from the food thermometer 7. In other embodiments, the display screen can be mounted on the grinder housing 1 so that the user can monitor the food temperature from the grinder housing 1. In the present embodiment, the present application can further include a temperature display screen 26 for outputting the temperature reading from the food thermometer 7 in real time. The temperature display screen 26 is preferably a digital display screen that can output the temperature reading according to the thermometer signal transmitted by the food thermometer 7. To this end, the temperature display screen 26 should be located adjacent to the thermometer slot 5 so as not to interfere with the operation of the grinding mechanism 13. The temperature display screen 26 is also conveniently located for monitoring the food temperature because it is located in the same position as the food thermometer 7. In addition, the temperature display screen 26 is integrated on the housing side wall 4 to incorporate the temperature display screen 26 into the grinder housing 1. Furthermore, the temperature display screen 26 is electronically connected to the controller 24 and electrically connected to the portable power source 23. In this way, the temperature display screen 26 can be powered by the portable power source 23 and controlled to operate by the controller 24.

[0027] Because the food thermometer 7 is a digital thermometer, different functions can be implemented to enhance its operating performance. As shown in Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13 In one embodiment, the present application can further include a hold button 27 that allows the user to hold a specific temperature reading while cooking the desired food. The hold button 27 is preferably located near the thermometer slot 5 so that the hold button 27 is adjacent to the temperature display screen 26. In addition, the hold button 27 is integrated on the housing side wall 4 to incorporate the hold button 27 into the grinder housing 1. Furthermore, the hold button 27 is electronically connected to the controller 24 to generate a hold signal once the hold button 27 is pressed. In this way, when the user presses the hold button 27 while monitoring the food temperature, the current temperature reading is continuously displayed on the temperature display screen 26.

[0028] In addition to the hold button 27, the present application can further include a reset button 28 for resetting the temperature reading on the temperature display screen 26 to a predetermined value, such as zero degrees. As shown in Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13As shown, the reset button 28 is located adjacent to the thermometer slot 5. The reset button 28 can be positioned near the holding button 27 for convenient user operation. Alternatively, the reset button 28 can be integrated into the side wall 4 of the housing, thus incorporating it into the grinder housing 1. Furthermore, the reset button 28 is electronically connected to the controller 24, generating a reset signal upon pressing it. In other embodiments, different user interface functions can be implemented to enhance the functionality of this invention.

[0029] In some embodiments, the present invention may include a device for remotely monitoring the desired food temperature. For example, the present invention may include a companion software application that allows a user to monitor the temperature reading of the food thermometer 7 from a separate computing device. The software application can be developed for different computing devices, including but not limited to smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, etc. Furthermore, the present invention may also include a wireless module that allows the controller 24 to communicate with the wireless functional architecture of a computing device with the software application. For example, a smartphone with the software application can pair with the present invention via the wireless module to transmit temperature readings from the food thermometer 7. The wireless module is electronically connected to the controller 24 so that the signal processed by the controller 24 can be wirelessly transmitted to the user's computing device. In addition, the software application may include various functions to facilitate the cooking process of different foods. For example, the software application may include a current temperature function, a cooking time function, etc. In other embodiments, different cooking functions can be implemented in the software application.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13 As shown, this invention includes a method for users to track the operation of various components. In some embodiments, this invention may include a thermometer indicator 29, enabling the user to monitor when the food thermometer 7 is activated. The thermometer indicator 29 may be one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other suitable light sources. The thermometer indicator 29 is located near the thermometer slot 5, adjacent to the temperature display screen 26. Alternatively, the thermometer indicator 29 is integrated into the housing sidewall 4 to incorporate it into the grinder housing 1. Furthermore, the thermometer indicator 29 is electronically connected to the controller 24 and electrically connected to the portable power supply 23. Thus, the thermometer indicator 29 is activated when the food thermometer 7 is activated and powered by the portable power supply 23. In other embodiments, different indicators may be implemented for other functions of this invention.

[0031] As previously mentioned, the grinding mechanism 13 can dispense a controlled amount of ground spice at periodic time intervals. Furthermore, the grinding mechanism 13 allows the user to control the degree of grinding of the dispensed ground spice. As shown in Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13 , the grinding mechanism 13 can include a motor 14, a grinding shaft 17, a spring-loaded grinding wheel 20, an annular grinding base 21, and a gap adjustment fixture 22. The motor 14 is capable of automatically dispensing a predetermined amount of ground spice. The grinding shaft 17, the spring-loaded grinding wheel 20, and the annular grinding base 21 collectively effect the grinding of the desired spice. The gap adjustment fixture 22 allows the user to control the degree of grinding of the dispensed ground spice. Furthermore, the motor 14 includes a rotor 15 and a stator 16, which are the rotating and stationary parts of the motor 14, respectively. The grinding shaft 17 also includes a first shaft end 18 and a second shaft end 19, which are the two ends of the grinding shaft 17, respectively.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13 , the grinding mechanism 13 can be implemented as follows: the stator 16 is mounted within the closed housing bottom 2 to secure the motor 14 in the grinder housing 1. The grinding shaft 17, the spring-loaded grinding wheel 20, and the annular grinding base 21 are coaxially aligned with the rotor 15, such that the arrangement matches the overall tubular design of the grinder housing 1. Furthermore, the annular grinding base 21 is mounted within the open housing bottom 3 to secure it in the grinder housing 1. The spring-loaded grinding wheel 20 grinds the spice against the annular grinding base 21. Furthermore, the first shaft end 18 is torsionally coupled to the rotor 15 so that the motor 14 drives the rotation of the grinding shaft 17. On the other hand, the second shaft end 19 is adjacent to the annular grinding base 21 to physically position the spring-loaded grinding wheel 20 in the vicinity of the annular grinding base 21.

[0033] As shown in Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13As shown, the spring-loaded burr 20 is further engaged with the annular burr base 21 and is positioned opposite the motor 14, such that the spring-loaded burr 20 grinds the spices that fall between the spring-loaded burr 20 and the annular burr base 21. Furthermore, the spring-loaded burr 20 is torsionally connected to the second shaft end 19 by the gap adjustment fastener 22, such that rotation of the grinding shaft 17 drives rotation of the spring-loaded burr 20. The gap adjustment fastener 22 is preferably a fastener with an external lever that a user can engage by manually rotating the lever to adjust the position of the spring-loaded burr 20 relative to the annular burr base 21. For example, the tighter the user turns the gap adjustment fastener 22, the closer the spring-loaded burr 20 is to the annular burr base 21. This dispenses a finer ground spice. On the other hand, the looser the user turns the gap adjustment fastener 22, the farther the spring-loaded burr 20 is from the annular burr base 21. This dispenses a coarser ground spice.

[0034] In preferred embodiments, the present application can be used to dispense different ground spices, including but not limited to salt, pepper, and the like. As shown in Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13 The grinder housing 1 can be designed to retain a desired amount of spice and automatically grind and dispense a predetermined amount of spice when desired. To allow a user to refill the amount of spice in the grinder housing 1, the present application can further include a refill cap 30. Furthermore, the grinder housing 1 can include a refill port 6 that houses the refill cap 30. The refill port 6 is positioned off the closed housing bottom 2 to avoid exposing the internal electronic and electrical components. Furthermore, the refill port 6 passes through the housing sidewall 4 to access the interior of the grinder housing 1 adjacent the open housing bottom 3. The space adjacent the open housing bottom 3 can be adjusted to store different amounts of spice within the grinder housing 1. Furthermore, the refill cap 30 is mounted to the refill port 6 to seal the refill port 6. In this way, a user can remove the refill cap 30 to refill the grinder housing 1 and then safely seal the refill port 6 to prevent the spices from falling out. In other embodiments, the present application can employ different refill mechanisms.

[0035] As previously mentioned, the present application enables automatic dispensing of ground spices. As shown in Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 13As shown, the present application can also include a power button 31 to allow the user to control when the grinding mechanism 13 is activated. The power button 31 is a physical interface that allows the user to manually control when the grinding mechanism 13 is activated to dispense a predetermined amount of ground spice. The power button 31 is preferably located proximate to the closed housing bottom 2 so that the user can press the power button 31 with their finger while holding the grinder housing 1. Additionally, the power button 31 can be integrated into the housing sidewall 4 to implement the functionality of the power button 31 on the grinder housing 1. Furthermore, the power button 31 is electronically connected to the controller 24 and electrically connected to the portable power source 23. In this way, when the user presses the power button 31, the grinding mechanism 13 is activated under the predetermined operating settings. In other embodiments, different control inputs can be implemented on the grinder housing 1 to allow the user to configure different operating settings of the present application.

[0036] The portable power source 23 allows the present application to be used anywhere freely because it can store an amount of power to power the electrical and electronic components for a predetermined amount of time. The portable power source 23 is preferably a rechargeable battery to allow the continuous use of the present application by recharging the portable power source 23. As Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the present application can also include a charging port 32 to allow a temporary wired connection between the portable power source 23 and an external power source to recharge the portable power source 23. The charging port 32 is integrated into the housing sidewall 4 to accommodate an appropriate power cable. For example, the power cable can be a Universal Serial Bus (USB) power cable and the charging port 32 can be a corresponding USB port. Furthermore, the charging port 32 is electrically connected to the portable power source 23 to allow the flow of current from the power cable to the portable power source 23.

[0037] In another embodiment, the portable power source 23 can be wirelessly charged using inductive charging. As Figure 13 and Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the present application can also include a source induction coil 33 and a charging base 34. The charging base 34 is a separate structure that can hold the grinder housing 1 while it is being charged. The charging base 34 can also include a base housing 35, a grinder receiving slot 36, a power cord 37, and a base induction coil 38. The base housing 35 is the main structure of the charging base 34. The grinder receiving slot 36 is a part of the charging base 34 that is used to accommodate the open housing bottom 3. The power cord 37 allows the charging base 34 to be connected to an external power utility. The source induction coil 33 and the base induction coil 38 allow the portable power source 23 to be inductively charged.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the charging base 34 can be implemented as follows: the source induction coil 33 is installed inside the grinder housing 1, adjacent to the bottom 3 of the open housing, so that the source induction coil 33 is protected by the grinder housing 1, such as... Figure 13 Figures 1 to 8 Figure 13 Figures 9 to 12 Figure 14 Figures 9 to 12 As shown in Figure 14, the source induction coil 33 is also electrically connected to the portable power supply 23 to transfer the generated current to the portable power supply 23. Furthermore, the grinder receiving slot 36 is integrated into the base housing 35, forming a space that can accommodate the open housing bottom 3. Additionally, the base induction coil 38 is mounted inside the base housing 35, adjacent to the grinder receiving slot 36, thus protecting the base induction coil 38. The base induction coil 38 is also electrically connected to the power line 37 to generate a magnetic field, thereby achieving inductive charging. Furthermore, the power line 37 extends from the base housing 35 to connect the power line 37 to an external power facility. In other embodiments, the charging base 34 can be modified to accommodate multiple units of the present invention, allowing all units to be charged simultaneously.

[0039] Although this invention has been explained by way of its preferred embodiments, it should be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention.

Claims

1. An electrically powered flavor grinder with digital thermometer, characterized in that, comprising: a grinder housing; a food thermometer; a grinding mechanism; a portable power source; a controller; said grinder housing comprising a closed housing bottom, an open housing bottom, a housing sidewall, and a thermometer slot; said food thermometer comprising a pointed thermometer end and a grippable thermometer end; said closed housing bottom and said open housing bottom being oppositely disposed on said housing sidewall; said controller and said portable power source being mounted within said grinder housing proximate said closed housing bottom; said thermometer slot being integrated in said housing sidewall; said grinding mechanism being operatively integrated in said open housing bottom, wherein said grinding mechanism is for dispensing a quantity of granulated flavoring from said open housing bottom; said food thermometer being removably mounted in said thermometer slot; said pointed thermometer end and said grippable thermometer end being oppositely disposed along said food thermometer; said pointed thermometer end being located proximate said open housing bottom; said grippable thermometer end being located proximate said closed housing bottom; said food thermometer being communicatively coupled with said controller; said grinding mechanism being electronically connected with said controller; and said grinding mechanism and said controller being electrically connected with said portable power source.

2. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 1, wherein, further comprising: a grinder induction coil; said food thermometer comprising a thermometer housing, a thermometer battery, and a thermometer induction coil; said grinder induction coil being mounted within said grinder housing proximate said thermometer slot; said grinder induction coil being electrically connected with said portable power source; said thermometer battery and said thermometer induction coil being mounted within said thermometer housing proximate said grippable thermometer end; said thermometer induction coil being proximate said grinder induction coil; and said thermometer induction coil being electrically connected with said thermometer battery.

3. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 1, wherein, further comprising: a temperature display screen; said temperature display screen being located proximate said thermometer slot; said temperature display screen being integrated on said housing sidewall; said temperature display screen being electronically connected with said controller; and said temperature display screen being electrically connected with said portable power source.

4. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 3, wherein, further comprising: a hold button; said hold button being located proximate said thermometer slot; said hold button being integrated on said housing sidewall; said hold button being electronically connected with said controller.

5. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 3, wherein, further comprising: a reset button; said reset button being located proximate said thermometer slot; said reset button being integrated on said housing sidewall; said reset button being electronically connected with said controller.

6. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 3, wherein, further comprising: a thermometer indicator; said thermometer indicator being located proximate said thermometer slot; said thermometer indicator being integrated on said housing sidewall; said thermometer indicator being electronically connected with said controller; and said thermometer indicator being electrically connected with said portable power source. further comprising:

7. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 1, wherein, said grinding mechanism comprising a motor, a grinding shaft, a spring-loaded grinding wheel, an annular grinding base, and a gap adjustment fixture; said motor comprising a rotor and a stator; said grinding shaft comprising a first shaft end and a second shaft end; said stator being mounted within said closed housing bottom; ​ The grinding shaft, the spring-loaded grinding wheel, and the annular grinding base are coaxially aligned with the rotor; The annular grinding base is mounted within the open housing bottom; The first shaft end is torsionally coupled to the rotor; The second shaft end is located adjacent to the annular grinding base; The spring-loaded grinding wheel is engaged on the annular grinding base and is opposite the motor; The spring-loaded grinding wheel is torsionally coupled to the second shaft end by the gap adjustment fixture.

8. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: A fill cap; The grinder housing further comprises a fill port; The fill port is located off-set from the closed housing bottom; The fill port passes through the housing sidewall; and The fill cap is mounted on the fill port.

9. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: A power button; The power button is located adjacent to the thermometer slot; The power button is integrated on the housing sidewall; The power button is electronically connected to the controller; and The power button is electrically connected to the portable power source.

10. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: A charging port; The charging port is integrated on the housing sidewall; and The charging port is electrically connected to the portable power source. Further comprising:

11. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 1, wherein, A source induction coil; A charging base; The charging base comprises a base housing, a grinder receiving slot, a power cord, and a base induction coil; The source induction coil is mounted within the grinder housing adjacent to the open housing bottom; The source induction coil is electrically connected to the portable power source; The grinder receiving slot is integrated into the base housing; The base induction coil is mounted within the base housing adjacent to the grinder receiving slot; and The base induction coil is electrically connected to the power cord; The power cord passes out of the base housing. Comprising: A grinder housing; 12. An electrically powered spice grinder with a digital thermometer, characterized in that A food thermometer; A grinding mechanism; A portable power source; A controller; A temperature display screen; The grinder housing comprises a closed housing bottom, an open housing bottom, a housing sidewall, and a thermometer slot; The food thermometer comprises a pointed thermometer end and a grippable thermometer end; The closed housing bottom is opposingly disposed along the housing sidewall from the open housing bottom; The controller and the portable power source are mounted within the grinder housing adjacent to the closed housing bottom; The thermometer slot is integrated on the housing sidewall; The grinding mechanism is operably integrated in the open housing bottom, wherein the grinding mechanism is for dispensing a quantity of granulated flavoring from the open housing bottom; The food thermometer is removably mounted in the thermometer slot; The pointed thermometer end and the grippable thermometer end are opposingly disposed along the food thermometer; The pointed thermometer end is located adjacent to the open housing bottom; The grippable thermometer end is located adjacent to the closed housing bottom; The temperature display screen is located adjacent to the thermometer slot; The temperature display screen is integrated on the housing sidewall; The food thermometer is communicatively coupled to the controller; The grinding mechanism and the temperature display screen are electronically connected to the controller; and The grinding mechanism, the controller, and the temperature display screen are electrically connected to the portable power source. ​ ​ ​ 13. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 12, wherein, Further comprising: a grinder induction coil; said food thermometer comprising a thermometer housing, a thermometer battery, and a thermometer induction coil; said grinder induction coil mounted within said grinder housing proximate said thermometer receptacle; said grinder induction coil in electrical connection with said portable power source; said thermometer battery and said thermometer induction coil mounted within said thermometer housing proximate said grippable thermometer end; said thermometer induction coil positioned proximate said grinder induction coil; and said thermometer induction coil in electrical connection with said thermometer battery.

14. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 12, wherein, Further comprising: a hold button; a reset button; said hold button and said reset button positioned proximate said thermometer receptacle; said hold button and said reset button integrated into said housing sidewall; and said hold button and said reset button in electronic connection with said controller.

15. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 12, wherein, Further comprising: a thermometer indicator; said thermometer indicator positioned proximate said thermometer receptacle; said thermometer indicator integrated into said housing sidewall; said thermometer indicator in electronic connection with said controller; and said thermometer indicator in electrical connection with said portable power source.

16. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 12, wherein, Further comprising: said grinder mechanism comprising a motor, a grinder shaft, a spring-loaded grinder wheel, an annular grinder base, and a gap adjustment fixture; said motor comprising a rotor and a stator; said grinder shaft comprising a first shaft end and a second shaft end; said stator mounted within said closed housing bottom; said grinder shaft, said spring-loaded grinder wheel, and said annular grinder base coaxially aligned with said rotor; said annular grinder base mounted within said open housing bottom; said first shaft end torsionally connected to said rotor; said second shaft end positioned proximate said annular grinder base; said spring-loaded grinder wheel engaged on said annular grinder base and opposite said motor; and said spring-loaded grinder wheel torsionally connected to said second shaft end via said gap adjustment fixture. Further comprising; 17. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 12, wherein, a fill cap; said grinder housing further comprising a fill port; said fill port positioned offset from said closed housing bottom; said fill port passing through said housing sidewall; and said fill cap mounted on said fill port. Further comprising:

18. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 12, wherein, a power button; said power button positioned proximate said closed housing bottom; said power button integrated into said housing sidewall; said power button in electronic connection with said controller; and said power button in electrical connection with said portable power source. Further comprising:

19. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 12, wherein, a charging port; said charging port integrated into said housing sidewall; and said charging port in electrical connection with said portable power source. Further comprising: a source induction coil; 20. The electrically powered flavor mill with digital thermometer of claim 12, wherein, a charging base; said charging base comprising a base housing, a grinder receiving slot, a power cord, and a base induction coil; said source induction coil mounted within said grinder housing proximate said open housing bottom; said source induction coil in electrical connection with said portable power source; said grinder receiving slot integrated into said base housing; said base induction coil mounted within said base housing proximate said grinder receiving slot; said base induction coil in electrical connection with said power cord; and said base induction coil in electrical connection with said portable power source. ​ The power cord exits the base housing.

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