Cooking equipment with steak thickness detection structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses cooking equipment with a steak thickness detection structure. The cooking equipment comprises a lower baking tray and an upper baking tray, the rotating shaft is provided with a rotating angle feedback assembly, and the rotating angle feedback assembly can feed back the rotating angle of the rotating shaft to the control center; the control center can judge the closing angle of the upper baking tray and the lower baking tray according to the rotation angle and convert the closing angle into a steak thickness value to be output. According to the utility model, the control center estimates the steak thickness within a certain error range through the angle and outputs the steak thickness to the display or the control module, so that a user can intuitively observe the steak thickness according to the display and further adjust the cooking time, or the control module can adjust the cooking time according to the steak thickness. The cooking duration is directly adjusted under the corresponding cooking program, and the optimal cooking time selection is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of grilling and cooking equipment, and in particular to a cooking device with a meat patty thickness detection structure. Background Technology

[0002] Home grills, as convenient kitchen cooking appliances, are widely used in households, especially for quickly searing meats such as steaks, chicken cutlets, and pork chops. Traditional grills typically rely on users manually setting temperature and time parameters, with their core design focusing on features such as even heating, precise temperature control, and safety features. However, a significant pain point exists in actual use: different types and thicknesses of meat require different grilling times, and ordinary users often lack professional cooking experience, making it difficult to accurately determine the optimal cooking time for different types of meat.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a feedback structure that can detect the thickness of the meat cutlet in real time. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a cooking device with a meat patty thickness detection structure.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a cooking device with a meat patty thickness detection structure, including: a lower baking pan and an upper baking pan; the upper baking pan is provided with a hinged lug and a rotating lug; the rotating lug and the hinged lug are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft; the rotating shaft is provided with a rotation angle feedback component, which can feed back the rotation angle of the rotating shaft to the control center; the control center can determine the closing angle of the upper baking pan and the lower baking pan according to the rotation angle and convert it into a meat patty thickness value output.

[0006] Optionally, the hinge ear is provided with a hinge arrangement cavity; the hinge arrangement cavity is provided with a circuit board; the rotating shaft extends into the hinge arrangement cavity and is close to the circuit board; the circuit board can convert the rotation angle into an electrical signal through a rotation angle feedback component.

[0007] Optionally, the rotation angle feedback component is a potentiometer component, including a resistor disposed on the circuit board and a rotation trigger disposed on the rotating shaft; the rotation trigger can rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft and change the resistance value of the resistor.

[0008] Optionally, the rotation angle feedback component is a Hall component, including a Hall unit disposed on the circuit board and a rotating magnet disposed on the rotating shaft; the rotating magnet can rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft and generate a magnetic field change in the Hall unit.

[0009] Optionally, the rotating magnet is provided with an arc-shaped magnetic block.

[0010] Optionally, the hinge ear is detachably provided with a hinge cover; the hinge cover and the hinge ear surround to form the hinge arrangement cavity.

[0011] Optionally, the rotating shaft is equipped with a rotation limiting block, which is engaged with the hinge cover; the rotating shaft passes through the rotation limiting block; the hinge cover is provided with a limiting groove, and the rotation limiting block is embedded in the limiting groove.

[0012] Optionally, the rotating shaft is fitted with a damping spring assembly; a nut is threaded to the end of the rotating shaft; the damping spring assembly is installed between the rotation limit block and the nut.

[0013] Optionally, the hinged cover is provided with a mounting post, and the mounting post is equipped with a locking pin; the locking pin is installed on the mounting post and abuts against the rotation limiting block.

[0014] Optionally, gaskets are provided on both sides of the hinged cover.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In the cooking device of this utility model, the rotating ear seat and the hinged ear seat are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft, realizing the flipping connection of the upper and lower baking pans. The rotating shaft is equipped with a rotation angle feedback component, which can feed back the rotation angle of the rotating shaft to the control center. The control center can determine the closing angle of the upper and lower baking pans based on the rotation angle and convert it into a numerical output of the meat thickness. The control center estimates the meat thickness within a certain error range based on the angle and outputs the meat thickness to the display or control module. The user can intuitively observe the meat thickness on the display and adjust the cooking time accordingly, or the control module can directly adjust the cooking time under the corresponding cooking program based on the meat thickness to achieve the optimal cooking time selection.

[0016] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking equipment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the hinged lug and rotating lug of the cooking equipment;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another exploded view of the cooking equipment at the hinged lug and rotating lug;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the cooking equipment at the hinged lugs and rotating lugs.

[0022] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0023] 10. Upper baking tray; 11. Rotating ear seat; 20. Lower baking tray; 21. Hinge ear seat; 22. Hinge cover; 23. Limiting groove; 24. Mounting post; 30. Rotating shaft; 31. Rotating limit block; 32. Damping spring assembly; 33. Nut; 34. Washer; 40. Rotation angle feedback assembly; 41. Potentiometer assembly; 411. Rotation trigger; 42. Hall effect assembly; 421. Hall effect unit; 422. Rotating magnet; 423. Arc-shaped magnetic block; 50. Circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0024] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more; "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0028] Example

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 4 This utility model proposes a cooking device with a meat patty thickness detection structure, comprising: a lower baking pan 20 and an upper baking pan 10; the upper baking pan 10 is provided with a hinged lug 21 and a rotating lug 11; the rotating lug 11 and the hinged lug 21 are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft 30; the rotating shaft 30 is provided with a rotation angle feedback component 40, which can feed back the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 30 to the control center; the control center can determine the closing angle of the upper baking pan 10 and the lower baking pan 20 according to the rotation angle and convert it into a meat patty thickness value output.

[0030] In this invention, the cooking device features a rotating ear 11 and a hinged ear 21 connected by a rotating shaft 30, enabling the upper baking pan 10 and lower baking pan 20 to flip and connect. The rotating shaft 30 is equipped with a rotation angle feedback component 40, which feeds back the rotation angle of the shaft 30 to the control center. The control center determines the closing angle of the upper baking pan 10 and lower baking pan 20 based on the rotation angle and converts it into a meat thickness value. The control center estimates the meat thickness within a certain error range based on the angle and outputs this thickness to a display or control module. The user can visually observe the meat thickness on the display and adjust the cooking time accordingly. Alternatively, the control module can directly adjust the cooking time under the corresponding cooking program based on the meat thickness to achieve the optimal cooking time selection.

[0031] In this embodiment, the hinge ear 21 is provided with a hinge arrangement cavity; the hinge arrangement cavity is provided with a circuit board 50; the rotating shaft 30 extends into the hinge arrangement cavity and is close to the circuit board 50; the circuit board 50 can convert the rotation angle into an electrical signal through the rotation angle feedback component 40. The hinge arrangement cavity provides space for the circuit board 50, the rotation angle feedback component 40, and the wiring.

[0032] In this embodiment, the rotation angle feedback component 40 can be selected according to the device configuration requirements.

[0033] For example, in some embodiments, the rotation angle feedback component 40 is a potentiometer component 41, including a resistor disposed on the circuit board 50 and a rotation trigger 411 disposed on the rotating shaft 30; the rotation trigger 411 can rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 30 and change the resistance value of the resistor.

[0034] For example, in some other embodiments, the rotation angle feedback component 40 is a Hall component 42, including a Hall unit 421 disposed on the circuit board 50 and a rotating magnet 422 disposed on the rotating shaft 30; the rotating magnet 422 can rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 30 and generate a magnetic field change in the Hall unit 421.

[0035] Specifically, the rotating magnet 422 is provided with an arc-shaped magnetic block 423. The width of the arc-shaped magnetic block 423 can be expanded along the rotation direction assembly, which can significantly change the magnetic field state of the Hall unit 421 at the corresponding angle.

[0036] The potentiometer assembly 41 and the Hall effect assembly 42 are shown together in the accompanying drawings of this application. The actual product may use one of them, or other conventionally used rotation angle feedback assemblies 40.

[0037] In this embodiment, the hinge ear 21 is detachably provided with a hinge cover 22; the hinge cover 22 and the hinge ear 21 enclose a hinge arrangement cavity. In order to facilitate the installation and arrangement of components in the hinge arrangement cavity, another hinge cover 22 is constructed on the hinge ear 21 to facilitate the formation of the hinge arrangement cavity.

[0038] In this embodiment, a rotation limiting block 31 is installed on the rotating shaft 30, and the rotation limiting block 31 is engaged with the hinge cover 22; the rotating shaft 30 passes through the rotation limiting block 31; the hinge cover 22 is provided with a limiting groove 23, and the rotation limiting block 31 is embedded in the limiting groove 23. The rotation limiting block 31 can rotatably install the middle part of the rotating shaft 30 at the hinge cover 22, providing an installation space that does not rotate with the rotating shaft 30, and it is convenient to arrange additional damping structures or rotation angle feedback components 40 on the rotating shaft 30.

[0039] Specifically, the rotating shaft 30 is fitted with a damping spring assembly 32; a nut 33 is threadedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft 30; the damping spring assembly 32 is installed between the rotation limit block 31 and the nut 33. The damping spring assembly 32 provides rotational damping force for the rotating shaft 30, allowing the upper baking pan 10 to stop at various angles.

[0040] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate fixing the rotation limiting block 31, the hinge cover 22 is provided with a mounting post 24, and a locking pin is installed on the mounting post 24; the locking pin is installed on the mounting post 24 and abuts against the rotation limiting block 31.

[0041] Furthermore, gaskets 34 are provided on both sides of the hinge cover 22.

[0042] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications and substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A cooking apparatus having a patty thickness detection structure, comprising: The upper baking tray (10) and the lower baking tray (20); the upper baking tray (10) is provided with a hinged lug (21), and the upper baking tray (10) is provided with a rotating lug (11); the rotating lug (11) is rotationally connected with the hinged lug (21) through a rotating shaft (30); characterized in that the rotating shaft (30) is provided with a rotation angle feedback assembly (40), which can feed the rotation angle of the rotating shaft (30) to a control center; the control center can judge the closing angle of the upper baking tray (10) and the lower baking tray (20) according to the rotation angle, and convert it into a meat thickness numerical value output.

2. The cooking apparatus having a meat patty thickness detection structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The hinged lug (21) is provided with a hinged arrangement cavity; the hinged arrangement cavity is provided with a circuit board (50); the rotating shaft (30) extends into the hinged arrangement cavity and is close to the circuit board (50); the circuit board (50) can convert the rotation angle into an electrical signal through the rotation angle feedback assembly (40).

3. The cooking apparatus having a meat patty thickness detection structure according to claim 2, characterized by: The rotation angle feedback assembly (40) is a potentiometer assembly (41), which includes a resistor body arranged on the circuit board (50) and a rotation trigger (411) arranged on the rotating shaft (30); the rotation trigger (411) can rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft (30) and change the resistance value of the resistor body.

4. The cooking apparatus having a meat patty thickness detection structure according to claim 2, characterized by: The rotation angle feedback assembly (40) is a Hall component (42), which includes a Hall unit (421) arranged on the circuit board (50) and a rotating magnet (422) arranged on the rotating shaft (30); the rotating magnet (422) can rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft (30) and produce a magnetic field change in the Hall unit (421).

5. The cooking apparatus having a meat patty thickness detection structure according to claim 4, characterized by: The rotating magnet (422) is provided with an arc-shaped magnetic block (423).

6. The cooking apparatus having a meat patty thickness detection structure according to claim 2, characterized by: The hinged lug (21) is detachably provided with a hinged cover (22); the hinged cover (22) and the hinged lug (21) surround to form the hinged arrangement cavity.

7. The cooking apparatus having a meat patty thickness detection structure according to claim 6, characterized by: The rotating shaft (30) is installed with a rotation limiting block (31), the rotation limiting block (31) is clamped on the hinged cover (22); the rotating shaft (30) penetrates the rotation limiting block (31); the hinged cover (22) is provided with a limiting groove (23), and the rotation limiting block (31) is embedded in the limiting groove (23).

8. The cooking apparatus having a meat patty thickness detection structure according to claim 7, characterized by: The rotating shaft (30) is sleeved with a damping spring assembly (32); the end of the rotating shaft (30) is threadedly connected with a nut (33); the damping spring assembly (32) is installed between the rotation limiting block (31) and the nut (33).

9. The cooking apparatus having a meat patty thickness detection structure according to claim 7, characterized by: The hinged cover (22) is provided with a mounting column (24), and the mounting column (24) is installed with a locking pin; the locking pin is installed on the mounting column (24) and abuts against the rotation limiting block (31).

10. The cooking apparatus having a meat patty thickness detection structure according to claim 7, characterized by: The hinged cover (22) is provided with a gasket (34) on both sides.

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