Intelligent ball digging device for ice cream

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent ball digging device for ice cream, which comprises a ball digging device front mold, a ball digging device rear mold, a ball digging device front mold, a ball digging device rear mold and a ball digging device rear mold, the handle middle mold is provided with a shell, a rechargeable battery, a control chip, a switch and a heating body are arranged in the shell, the rechargeable battery is connected with the heating body through a wire, the switch is connected with the control chip, the heating body extends into the ball digging device front mold from the front end of the handle middle mold, and the control chip is connected with the control chip. And the ball digging device front mold is detachably connected with the handle middle mold. The ice cream ball digging device solves the problems that when an original ball digging device is used for digging and shoveling ice cream balls or mounting patterns on the ice cream, the ice cream is prone to being adhered to the ball digging device, and shelling is inconvenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a tool for scooping ice cream balls, and more particularly to an intelligent ice cream scooping device. Background Technology

[0002] Ice cream is a popular cold drink. When scooping ice cream, you need to use an ice cream scoop or spatula. When decorating ice cream or popsicles, you also need to use a decorating spatula or fork. However, ice cream is usually frozen below zero degrees Celsius, so you need to use a lot of force when scooping it. When you put the scooped ice cream into a box or plate, due to the extremely low temperature, the ice cream ball often sticks tightly to the scoop and spatula and is not easy to detach, which causes great inconvenience to users. Moreover, the scooping device is left in place after use and is not cleaned.

[0003] Therefore, designing a scooping device that can easily remove the shell from scooped ice cream is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent scooping device for ice cream, so as to solve the problems that existing scooping devices are prone to causing ice cream to stick to the scooping device or making it inconvenient to remove the ice cream shell when scooping or scooping ice cream balls or decorating ice cream.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A smart scooping device for ice cream includes a scooper, the scooper comprising:

[0007] The scooper front mold has an adaptable structure for scooping, scraping, or decorating ice cream;

[0008] The handle mold has a housing, inside which are a rechargeable battery, a control chip, a switch, and a heating element. The rechargeable battery is connected to the heating element via a wire, and the switch is connected to the control chip. The heating element extends from the front end of the handle mold into the interior of the ball digger front mold, and the ball digger front mold and the handle mold are detachably connected.

[0009] Furthermore, the intelligent ball-digging device also includes a base, wherein the base includes a receiving cavity for accommodating the ball digger, and a micro water pump is provided inside the base. One end of the micro water pump is connected to an external water inlet pipe, and the other end is connected to a water outlet pipe. The water outlet pipe is arranged around the front mold of the ball digger, and multiple water spray holes at different angles are provided on the water outlet pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, a wireless charging power receiving coil is provided inside the housing. The power receiving coil inside the housing charges the rechargeable battery after rectification and filtering. A wireless charging power output coil is also provided inside the base. The power output coil is connected to an AC / DC converter through a small frequency converter.

[0011] Furthermore, the front end of the handle mold is a protruding stud with external threads, and the rear end of the ball digger front mold is a circular groove with internal threads. The stud extends into the circular groove to form a detachable connection, wherein the heating element extends from the stud into the ball digger front mold.

[0012] Furthermore, a resistance temperature detector (RTD) is also provided inside the handle mold near the heating element, and the RTD is connected to the control chip.

[0013] Furthermore, the switch is a resistive touch switch or a capacitive touch switch.

[0014] Furthermore, a rear cover mold is provided at the rear end of the handle mold, and the rear cover mold is threadedly connected to the handle mold.

[0015] Furthermore, the front mold of the ball digger is positioned downwards within the base, and a drainage hole is provided at the bottom of the receiving cavity below the front mold of the ball digger.

[0016] Furthermore, the inner wall of the receiving cavity of the base is provided with a locking bracket to fix the ball digger. When in the locking position, the power output coil of the base and the power receiving coil of the ball digger are in the same vertical plane.

[0017] Another aspect of this utility model provides a smart scooping method for ice cream, the method comprising: heating the part of the scooping device that is in contact with the ice cream, the heating being performed by a heating device disposed inside the scooping device, the heating device being activated by controlling itself according to a received instruction.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the intelligent scooping device for ice cream provided by this utility model has the following technical effects:

[0019] 1. This utility model incorporates an electrically energized heating element inside the scooping device. During use, the heating element is controlled by touch to heat the front scoop, melting the contact surface between the ice cream and the scoop, making it easier to scoop and remove the ice cream from the shell.

[0020] 2. This utility model is designed with a matching base. After using the ball digger, it can be placed in the base, and the ball digger is in a closed space, which is more hygienic. At the same time, the micro electric pump can be turned on to clean the ball digger. It can also activate the wireless charging function of the rechargeable battery. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the scooper of the intelligent scooping device for ice cream in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship of the components of the ball digger in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the front mold of the ball digger in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the base of the intelligent ice cream scooping device in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the wireless charging structure in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a circuit diagram of the wireless charging receiving coil in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the card holder in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet pipe in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Certain terms are used in the specification and claims to refer to specific components. Those skilled in the art should understand that hardware or software manufacturers may use different names to refer to the same component. This specification and claims do not distinguish components based on differences in name, but rather on differences in function. The following descriptions of the preferred embodiments of this utility model are for illustrating the general principles of this utility model and are not intended to limit its scope. The scope of protection of this utility model shall be determined by the appended claims.

[0030] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Reference Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a scooping device for ice cream. The scooping device includes a scooper 1 and a base 2. The scooper 1 is used to scoop frozen ice cream or other cold drinks. The base 2 is used to house the scooper 1 and provides cleaning and wireless charging functions for the scooper 1.

[0032] Traditional ice cream scoops or spatulas cannot conduct heat. When scooping or scooping ice cream, or when decorating the surface of ice cream, frozen ice cream is very likely to stick to the scoop, spatula, or decorating spatula and is not easy to remove or requires a lot of effort to remove. However, when the spatula or spatula has a certain temperature, the ice cream on the side in contact with the spatula or spatula will melt more easily, reducing the stickiness and making it easier for the ice cream ball on the spatula or spatula to fall off.

[0033] In this embodiment, the ball digger 1 includes: a front mold 11, a handle mold 12, and a rear cover mold 15.

[0034] The scooper front mold 11 has an adaptable structure for scooping, scraping, or decorating ice cream.

[0035] Specifically, the structure of the ball-scooping device's front mold 11 can be spoon-shaped, shovel-shaped, or other suitable arc-shaped.

[0036] The handle mold 12 is cylindrical in shape and has a shell for the user to hold. Inside the shell are a rechargeable battery 14, a control chip 16, a switch 17, a heating element 13, a thermistor, wires, an electromagnetic coil, etc.

[0037] The rechargeable battery 14 can be a regular storage battery or a rechargeable battery such as a lithium battery. The rechargeable battery 14 provides the power voltage required for the operation of other components (such as the heating element 13, the control chip 16, etc.).

[0038] The heating element 13, preferably a heating rod, is connected to the rechargeable battery 14 via a wire. In this embodiment, the heating element 13 can be a heating element with an explosion-proof glass shell, a heating element with a stainless steel shell, or a PTC ceramic heating element, preferably a PTC ceramic heating element, which has the advantages of low thermal resistance and high heat exchange efficiency. Taking a stainless steel heating element as an example, under the power supply of the rechargeable battery 14, the current is introduced into the heating element inside the heating rod through the battery and the lead rod via the thermal effect of the current. The heat generated by the heating element heats the sleeve, and the heat is transferred to the heated object through the high-temperature radiation effect of the stainless steel tube surface. In addition, the heating element 13 can also be implemented using similar structures such as heating bars, heating wires, and heating tubes commonly used in the prior art.

[0039] The heating element 13 extends from the front end of the handle mold 12 into the interior of the ball-scooping machine front mold 11 to heat the ball-scooping machine front mold 11. Specifically, the handle mold 12 and the ball-digging device front mold 11 are designed as a detachable connection structure. The front end of the handle mold 12 (facing the ball-digging device front mold 11) is a protruding stud 112 with external threads, made of waterproof and corrosion-resistant material. The rear end of the ball-digging device front mold 11 has a circular groove with internal threads, into which the stud 112 extends. Rotation secures the handle mold 12 and the ball-digging device front mold 11 together. When a different style of ball-digging device front mold 11 needs to be replaced, rotation allows them to be separated. The heating element 13 extends from the stud 112 into the ball-digging device front mold 11; that is, the stud 112 has a through hole in the center for the heating element 13 to penetrate. The contact area between the ball-digging device front mold 11 and the handle mold 12 is relatively thick to facilitate fixation and accommodate the probe. It is preferable that the heating element 13 slightly protrudes from the end of the stud 112. Figure 3 As shown, the front mold 11 of the ball scoop has a recessed space for fitting the stud 112 and the protruding heating element 13. By placing the heating element 13 through the stud 112, space is fully utilized, the overall volume is saved, and it is more compact. In addition, the heating element 13 is not directly connected to the stud 112, so the heating element 13 will not rotate with the stud 112 when it is rotated.

[0040] The rear cover mold 15 is located at the rear end of the handle middle mold 12, and the rear cover mold 15 and the handle middle mold 12 are detachably connected. Specifically, an external thread is provided on the outer surface of the housing at the rear end of the handle middle mold 12. The rear cover mold 15 is cap-shaped with internal threads on its side wall. Tightening it will secure the rear cover mold 15 to the handle middle mold 12. All components are located inside the handle middle mold 12. When a component is damaged, the rear cover mold 15 can be opened to facilitate the removal of the internal components.

[0041] Switch 17, located on the surface of the housing, is connected to the control chip 16 and controls the on / off state of the entire circuit. Switch 17 can be a standard mechanical push-button switch or a touch switch. In this embodiment, switch 17 is a resistive or capacitive touch switch. When a user's finger touches the touch switch on the surface of the housing, the panel containing the touch switch deforms. The IC of the control chip 16, upon detecting the slight deformation and the electrical current generated by the user's body, then supplies power to the heating element 13. Alternatively, switch 17 can be a pressure switch, requiring force to press or grip to open.

[0042] The control chip 16 can be a common microcontroller in existing technology, such as the AT89C51 series, or other MCUs with signal processing functions. The control chip 16 is connected to the rechargeable battery 14 and the switch 17 respectively. When the touch switch 17 receives the touch command, the circuit between the control chip 16 and the rechargeable battery 14 is turned on, and the battery supplies power to the heating element 13 to raise its temperature.

[0043] A resistance temperature detector (RTD) 19 is also installed inside the handle mold 12 near the front end of the heating element 13. The RTD 19 is in close contact with the ball-scooping machine front mold 11 and is connected to the control chip 16 via a wire. The RTD 19 monitors the temperature of the ball-scooping machine front mold 11 near the heating element 13 in real time and sends the temperature data to the control chip 16. The control chip 16 judges the received temperature data. If it is lower than a set temperature threshold, it continues to control the battery to supply power to the heating element 13 for heating. If it is higher than the set temperature threshold, it controls the circuit between the battery and the heating element 13 to disconnect and stop heating to ensure safe use.

[0044] The scooper 1 provided in this embodiment can be used to scoop ice cream balls, scoop ice cream chunks, and decorate ice cream, etc. The heating structure in the handle mold 12 heats the front mold 11 of the scooper, preventing the ice cream and scoop from sticking together. This makes operation simple and scooping and removing the ice cream from its shell easier.

[0045] To facilitate charging of the ball digger 1, a charging structure is provided inside the handle mold 12. The charging structure can be a common USB data cable interface or a wireless charging mode. In this embodiment, it is a wireless charging mode, that is, an electromagnetic induction coil, i.e., a power receiving coil 18, is provided at the rear end of the handle mold 12. The power receiving coil 18 inside the shell charges the rechargeable battery 14 after rectification and filtering. Correspondingly, a base 2 is also designed to cooperate with it for wireless charging and cleaning of the ball digger 1.

[0046] In this embodiment, the base 2 is rectangular, with a cavity 21 in the middle for housing the ball-scooping device 1. The ball-scooping device 1 is vertically positioned, with the front mold 11 facing downwards within the cavity 21, and the rear cover mold 15 located at the top of the cavity 21. A locking frame 22 protrudes from the side of the inner wall of the cavity 21 of the base 2. One end of the locking frame 22 is fixed to the side of the base, and the other end clamps the ball-scooping device 1. There can be one or two locking frames 22. Figure 7As shown, the front end of the clamping frame 22 is a clip with an opening. The clip has a certain degree of elasticity and can clamp and limit the housing of the ball digger 1. Preferably, the inner wall of the clip is provided with granular anti-slip protrusions to prevent the ball digger 1 from sliding. In addition, an annular groove can be provided at the corresponding clamping part of the handle mold 12 of the ball digger, so that the clip clamps around the annular groove. The power output coil 28 in the base 2 is located at the top of the base 2. When in the clamping position, the power output coil 28 of the base 2 and the power receiving coil 18 of the ball digger 1 are in the same vertical plane, which facilitates the conduction of magnetic flux of the electromagnetic coil. The base 2 also provides a wireless charging power output coil 28, which is connected to an AC / DC converter through a small frequency converter. The AC / DC converter is connected to an external AC power source. (Refer to...) Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the working principle of wireless charging is as follows: external 220V AC power is converted into DC power by an AC / DC converter, and then converted into the AC voltage required by the electromagnetic coil by a frequency converter. The transmitting coil converts the high-frequency AC signal into a magnetic field, and the receiving coil, after inducing the magnetic field, converts it into DC power through a rectifier. After being processed by a filter, it powers the battery. It should be noted that the wireless charging in this invention is a conventional wireless charging technology in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0047] To achieve fully automatic cleaning of the ball-digging machine's front mold 11, this embodiment of the invention includes a miniature water pump 23 within the base 2. One end of the miniature water pump 23 is connected to an external water inlet pipe, and the other end is connected to an outlet pipe 24. The outlet pipe 24 is arranged circumferentially around the front mold 11 of the ball-digging machine, and one or more outlet pipes can be provided. Water drawn from an external water source by the miniature water pump 24 enters the outlet pipe 24. Since the outlet pipe 24 has multiple spray holes, water with a certain pressure is sprayed from the spray holes to flush and clean the front mold 11 of the ball-digging machine.

[0048] In this embodiment, a preferred implementation is that the water outlet pipe 24 is annular and perpendicular to the handle mold 12. The height of the water outlet pipe 24 is roughly the same as or slightly higher than the height of the ball-scooping machine front mold 11. Several water spray holes are provided on the side of the water outlet pipe 24 facing the receiving cavity. The orientation of the water spray holes can be set with different tilt angles or spray angles. For example, the water spray holes can be set downwards, horizontally, or slightly upwards. Different water spray hole angles are set according to the different cleaning surfaces they face. Figure 8As shown, the interior surrounding the water outlet pipe is the front mold 11 of the ball-scooping device. The water spray holes of the water outlet pipe spray water from all 360 degrees to clean all surfaces of the ball-scooping device, especially the front of the scoop. More spray holes can be provided on the front mold 11 to allow the cleaned water to flow automatically downwards, resulting in high cleaning efficiency. When the front mold is shaped like a scoop, the spray holes of the water outlet pipe 24 on the back of the scoop can also be set to spray water along the tangent of the back of the scoop for even better cleaning quality. During the cleaning process, the position of the ball-scooping device 1 can also be rotated appropriately.

[0049] The bottom of the receiving cavity 21 below the front mold 11 of the ball scoop is provided with a drain hole 25. It is better to design the bottom receiving cavity 21 as an arc shape, similar to a hemisphere, so that the sewage after cleaning can flow out quickly from the drain hole 25.

[0050] In use, the part of the scooping device that comes into contact with the ice cream is heated. This heating is achieved through a heating device located inside the scooping device, which activates itself based on a received command. The heating device can utilize the rechargeable battery and heating element described in the previous embodiment. The heating command can originate from a user's button or touch input.

[0051] It is worth noting that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the scope of patent protection of this utility model. This utility model can also improve the materials and structure of the above-mentioned components, or replace them with technical equivalents. Therefore, all equivalent structural changes made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications to other related technical fields, are similarly included within the scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A smart scooping device for ice cream comprising a scooper, characterized in that, The scoop device comprises: The scoop device front mold has an adaptive structure for scooping, shoveling or decorating ice cream; The handle middle mold has a shell, the shell is provided with a charging battery, a control chip, a switch and a heating body, the charging battery is connected to the heating body through a wire, the switch is connected to the control chip, the heating body extends into the scoop device front mold from the front end of the handle middle mold, and the scoop device front mold and the handle middle mold are detachably connected.

2. The smart scooping device of claim 1, wherein, The intelligent scoop device further comprises a base, wherein the base comprises a containing cavity for accommodating the scoop device, a micro water pump is arranged in the base, one end of the micro water pump is connected to an external water inlet pipeline, and the other end is connected to a water outlet pipeline, wherein the water outlet pipeline is arranged around the scoop device front mold, and a plurality of water spray holes with different angles are arranged on the water outlet pipeline.

3. The smart scooping device of claim 2, wherein, The shell is provided with a wireless charging power receiving coil, the power receiving coil in the shell charges the charging battery after rectification and filtering, the base is further provided with a wireless charging power output coil, and the power output coil is connected to an AC / DC converter through a small frequency converter.

4. The smart scooping device of claim 1, wherein, The front end of the handle middle mold is a protruding threaded stud, the rear end of the scoop device front mold is a circular groove with internal threads, the threaded stud extends into the circular groove to form detachable connection, and the heating body extends into the scoop device front mold from the threaded stud.

5. The smart scooping device of claim 4, wherein, A thermal resistance sensing probe is further arranged in the handle middle mold close to the heating body, and the thermal resistance sensing probe is connected to the control chip.

6. The smart scooping device of claim 1 or 4, wherein, The switch is a resistance touch switch or a capacitance touch switch.

7. The smart scooping device of claim 4, wherein, The rear end of the handle middle mold is provided with a rear cover mold, and the rear cover mold is threadedly connected with the handle middle mold.

8. The smart scooping device of claim 2, wherein, The position of the scoop device front mold in the base is downward, a drain hole is arranged in the bottom of the containing cavity below the scoop device front mold, and the bottom of the containing cavity is arc-shaped.

9. The smart scooping device of claim 3, wherein, The inner wall of the containing cavity of the base is provided with a clamping frame from the side to fix the scoop device, and when clamped, the power output coil of the base and the power receiving coil of the scoop device are in the same vertical plane.

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