Gravity control module for household electrical appliance and household electrical appliance

Abstract

The utility model discloses a gravity control module for household appliances, which is characterized by comprising a gravity sensor provided with a first mounting end, a second mounting end and a weight sensing and measuring end arranged between the first mounting end and the second mounting end, a supporting base provided with a gravity sensor supporting part and a table top supporting part on the upper side and the lower side respectively, the second installation end is installed on the gravity sensor supporting part through a fixing component, the first installation end is provided with a connecting component used for being installed on the household appliance, and the supporting base forms a supporting component used for supporting the household appliance. The utility model further discloses a household appliance which comprises a main body and the gravity control module for the household appliance. Through the improvement of the structural scheme, the gravity control module provided by the utility model can be directly installed on the household electrical appliance, so that the function of controlling the work of the household electrical appliance can be realized by utilizing the weight change logic and rule.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliances, specifically a gravity control module for household appliances and the household appliances themselves. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese patent document CN219374411U discloses a household appliance with a gravity control component, including a base, a support, a gravity sensor, and a control board. The base is suspended above the support, and the base and support are vertically connected. The gravity sensor has a first fixed end, a second fixed end, and a sensing end disposed between the two. The first fixed end is fixedly connected to the base, the second fixed end is fixedly connected to the support, and the sensing end is electrically connected to the control board. This utility model integrates the base, support, gravity sensor, and control board on the main unit. When the household appliance is in use, its weight changes in real time, and the control board can automatically control the operation of the household appliance. Users can also tap the household appliance to cause a brief change in its weight, and the control board can control the operation of the household appliance according to a preset change logic.

[0003] These types of home appliances can be controlled by utilizing the logic and patterns of weight changes, representing a completely new way of operating home appliances.

[0004] However, the above solution requires different structural adjustments or secondary development when applied to different products (because the base structure of each electrical appliance is different, and the arrangement of its internal electrical components is also different, resulting in different spaces and positions for the installation of gravity sensors), which will increase the difficulty and cost of structural adjustments and secondary development for enterprises to a certain extent, and further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a gravity control module for household appliances and a household appliance to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. It includes a universal gravity control module that can be directly fixed to the bottom of the main body of the household appliance. It has a high degree of universality and does not require structural adjustments or secondary development for different household appliances, which helps to reduce the difficulty and cost of enterprise structural adjustments and secondary development.

[0006] A gravity control module for a household appliance designed for this purpose is characterized by comprising: a gravity sensor having a first mounting end and a second mounting end, and a weight sensing and measuring end disposed between the two; a support base having a gravity sensor support portion and a desktop support portion respectively on its upper and lower sides; the second mounting end being mounted on the gravity sensor support portion by a fixing member; the first mounting end having a connecting member for mounting with the household appliance; and the support base constituting a support member for supporting the household appliance.

[0007] The gravity sensor support protrudes upward relative to the support base. After the second mounting end is installed with the gravity sensor support, the gravity sensor is lifted by the second mounting end, forming a gravity measurement distance between the gravity sensor and the support base.

[0008] The first mounting end forms a connecting member for installation with a household appliance, and a gravity measurement distance is formed between the gravity sensor and the connecting member.

[0009] The gravity control module also includes a home appliance bracket, which has a home appliance support part and a gravity sensor mounting part on its upper and lower sides, respectively. The first mounting end is mounted on the gravity sensor mounting part by a fixing component. The gravity sensor mounting part protrudes downward. After the first mounting end and the gravity sensor mounting part are installed together, the gravity sensor is supported by the second mounting end, so that a gravity measurement distance is formed between the gravity sensor and the home appliance bracket. The home appliance support part constitutes a connecting component for installation with the home appliance, and a gravity measurement distance is formed between the gravity sensor and the connecting component.

[0010] The gravity control module also includes a data acquisition board, which is mounted on a support base and electrically connected to a weight sensing and measurement terminal.

[0011] The gravity control module also includes a data acquisition board, which is mounted on a household appliance bracket and electrically connected to the weight sensing and measurement terminal.

[0012] The gravity sensor is either a full-bridge load cell or a half-bridge load cell.

[0013] There is one or more gravity sensors, which are evenly distributed on the support base, and the bottom of the support base is also provided with support feet.

[0014] A household appliance includes a main body and a gravity control module for household appliances as described above. The main body is provided with a control board and electrical components. The bottom of the main body is mounted on a connecting member through a fixing member. The gravity sensor and the electrical components are electrically connected to the control board. When the weight of the household appliance changes, the gravity sensor converts the change signal into a control signal through the control board to drive the operation of the electrical components or change the operating state of the electrical components.

[0015] The preferred household appliances are rice cookers, electric stoves, electric coupling power supply sockets, electric water dispensers, electric coffee machines, etc.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This invention, through improvements to the aforementioned structural design, provides a gravity control module that can be directly installed on household appliances (specifically, at the bottom of the appliance's main body). This allows for control of the appliance's operation based on weight change logic and patterns. The gravity control module is highly versatile and easy to install, eliminating the need for complex structural adjustments or secondary development for different household appliances. This helps reduce the difficulty and cost for companies undertaking structural adjustments and secondary development for household appliances.

[0018] The aforementioned gravity control module is highly versatile and can be applied to various household appliances. Preferred household appliance examples include electric stoves, electric coupling power supply sockets, electric water dispensers, and electric coffee machines. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention.

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is an exploded perspective view of the gravity control module of the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is an assembly perspective view of the gravity control module according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the household appliance assembly according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the household appliance assembly according to the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is an assembly perspective view of the gravity control module according to the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 This is an assembly perspective view of the gravity control module according to the fourth embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 This is an assembly perspective view of the gravity control module according to the fifth embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 8This is an exploded perspective view of the gravity control module according to the sixth embodiment of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 9 This is an assembly perspective view of the gravity control module according to the sixth embodiment of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the household appliance according to the sixth embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the household appliance according to the seventh embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0033] First embodiment:

[0034] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the gravity control module for this household appliance includes: a gravity sensor 1, which has a first mounting end 11 and a second mounting end 12 and a weight sensing and measuring end 13 disposed between the two; a support base 2, which has a gravity sensor support part 21 and a desktop support part 22 respectively on its upper and lower sides; the second mounting end 12 is mounted on the gravity sensor support part 21 by a fixing member; the first mounting end 11 is provided with a connecting member for mounting with the household appliance; and the support base 2 constitutes a support member for supporting the household appliance.

[0035] This gravity control module can be directly installed on household appliances (specifically, the connecting component is installed at the bottom of the appliance's main body 100, and the supporting component provides support for the appliance, allowing it to be placed in its designated position, such as a tabletop). This enables control of the appliance's operation based on the logic and patterns of weight changes. The gravity control module is highly versatile and easy to install, requiring no complex structural adjustments or secondary development for different household appliances, thus reducing the difficulty and cost for companies undertaking such adjustments and development.

[0036] In this embodiment, the gravity control module also includes a data acquisition board 4, which is mounted on the support base 2. The data acquisition board 4 is electrically connected to the weight sensing and measuring terminal 13. The gravity sensor 1 is square and is a full-bridge weighing sensor. There is one gravity sensor 1, which is mounted at the top center of the support base 2. The data acquisition board 4 is mounted on the side of the support base 2. As a simple technical replacement, the data acquisition board 4 can also be replaced by mounting it on the household appliance bracket 3, as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0037] In this embodiment, the gravity sensor support 21 protrudes upward relative to the support base 2. After the second mounting end 12 is installed with the gravity sensor support 21, the gravity sensor 1 is lifted by the second mounting end 12, so that a gravity measurement gap is formed between the gravity sensor 1 and the support base 2. This gap can ensure that there is enough deformation space for the gravity sensor 1, so that it can obtain weight measurement data by measuring the degree of deformation. This is understood by those skilled in the art.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first mounting end 11 constitutes a connecting member for installation with household appliances. A gravity measurement gap is formed between the gravity sensor 1 and the connecting member. Similarly, this gap can ensure that the gravity sensor 1 has sufficient deformation space, so that it can obtain weight measurement data by measuring the degree of deformation. This is understood by those skilled in the art.

[0039] As a further preferred option, a support foot may also be provided at the bottom of the support base 2, as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, this household appliance includes a main body 100 and a gravity control module for household appliances as described above. The main body 100 is equipped with a control board (not shown in the figure) and electrical components (not labeled in the figure). The bottom of the main body 100 is mounted on a connecting component via a fixing component. The gravity sensor 1 and the electrical components are electrically connected to the control board. When the weight of the household appliance changes, the gravity sensor 1 converts the change signal into a control signal through the control board to drive the operation of the electrical components or change the operating state of the electrical components. This household appliance is an electric heater. Through this improved technical solution, after installing the aforementioned gravity control module at the bottom of the main body 100 of the household appliance, the control function of the household appliance's operation can be realized by utilizing the logic and rules of weight change. The aforementioned gravity control module has high versatility and is easy to install, without the need for complex structural adjustments or secondary development for different household appliances, which helps reduce the difficulty and cost for enterprises to adjust the structure and conduct secondary development of household appliances.

[0041] The aforementioned fixing components are preferably fixing screws, but can also be simply replaced by fixing clips, fixing rivets, fixing adhesive, or welding as a fixing method, as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0042] Second embodiment:

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, this household appliance is an electrically coupled power supply socket, and the power-consuming component is an electrically coupled device. Other power-consuming components, such as a health pot, are installed on the electrically coupled device. The gravity control module uses the logic and rules of weight change to control the change of the power-on logic of the electrically coupled device, which can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0044] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0045] Third embodiment:

[0046] like Figure 5 As shown, the gravity control module used in this household appliance has two gravity sensors 1. The two gravity sensors 1 are installed on the front and rear sides of the support base 2. The data acquisition board 4 is installed on the left side of the support base 2. The more gravity sensors 1 are installed on the gravity control module, the more accurate the weight measurement data it collects will be.

[0047] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0048] Fourth embodiment:

[0049] like Figure 6 As shown, the gravity control module used in this household appliance has three gravity sensors 1. The three gravity sensors 1 are evenly distributed around the periphery of the support base 2. The data acquisition board 4 is installed at the center of the support base 2. The more gravity sensors 1 are set on the gravity control module, the more accurate the weight measurement data it collects will be.

[0050] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0051] Fifth embodiment:

[0052] like Figure 7 As shown, the gravity control module used in this household appliance has 34 gravity sensors 1. Four gravity sensors 1 are evenly distributed around the periphery of the support base 2, and the data acquisition board 4 is installed at the center of the support base 2. The more gravity sensors 1 are set on the gravity control module, the more accurate the weight measurement data it collects.

[0053] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0054] Sixth embodiment:

[0055] like Figures 8-10 As shown, the gravity control module for this household appliance also includes a household appliance bracket 3, with a household appliance support part 31 and a gravity sensor mounting part 32 on its upper and lower sides, respectively. The first mounting end 11 is mounted on the gravity sensor mounting part 32 via a fixing component. The gravity sensor mounting part 32 protrudes downward. After the first mounting end 11 and the gravity sensor mounting part 32 are installed together, the gravity sensor 1 is supported by the second mounting end 12, forming a gravity measurement gap between the gravity sensor 1 and the household appliance bracket 3. The household appliance support part 31 constitutes a connecting component for mounting the household appliance, and a gravity measurement gap is formed between the gravity sensor 1 and the connecting component. In addition, the gravity sensor 1 is strip-shaped and is a half-bridge weighing sensor. The gravity sensor 1, combined with the independent household appliance bracket 3, is more suitable for use with household appliances with a large base area.

[0056] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0057] Seventh embodiment:

[0058] like Figure 11 As shown, this household appliance is an electrically coupled power supply socket, and the power-consuming component is an electrically coupled device. Other power-consuming components, such as a health pot, are installed on the electrically coupled device. The gravity control module uses the logic and rules of weight change to control the change of the power-on logic of the electrically coupled device, which can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0059] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the sixth embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0060] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0061] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A gravity control module for household appliances, characterized in that, include: Gravity sensor (1) has a first mounting end (11) and a second mounting end (12) and a weight sensing and measuring end (13) disposed between the two. The support base (2) has a gravity sensor support (21) and a desktop support (22) on its upper and lower sides respectively. The second mounting end (12) is mounted on the gravity sensor support (21) by a fixing component. The first mounting end (11) is provided with a connecting member for installation with a household appliance, and the support base (2) constitutes a support member for supporting the household appliance; The gravity sensor (1) is a full-bridge load cell or a half-bridge load cell.

2. The gravity control module for household appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gravity sensor support (21) protrudes upward relative to the support base (2). After the second mounting end (12) and the gravity sensor support (21) are installed together, the gravity sensor (1) is lifted by the second mounting end (12), so that a gravity measurement distance is formed between the gravity sensor (1) and the support base (2).

3. The gravity control module for household appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting end (11) constitutes a connecting member for installation with household appliances, and a gravity measurement gap is formed between the gravity sensor (1) and the connecting member.

4. The gravity control module for household appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gravity control module also includes a home appliance bracket (3), which has a home appliance support part (31) and a gravity sensor mounting part (32) on its upper and lower sides respectively. The first mounting end (11) is mounted on the gravity sensor mounting part (32) by a fixing component. The gravity sensor mounting part (32) protrudes downward. After the first mounting end (11) and the gravity sensor mounting part (32) are installed together, the gravity sensor (1) is supported by the second mounting end (12), so that a gravity measurement distance is formed between the gravity sensor (1) and the home appliance bracket (3). The home appliance support part (31) constitutes a connecting component for installation with the home appliance. A gravity measurement distance is formed between the gravity sensor (1) and the connecting component.

5. The gravity control module for household appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gravity control module also includes a data acquisition board (4), which is mounted on the support base (2) and is electrically connected to the weight sensing measurement terminal (13).

6. The gravity control module for household appliances according to claim 4, characterized in that: The gravity control module also includes a data acquisition board (4), which is mounted on the household appliance bracket (3) and is electrically connected to the weight sensing measurement terminal (13).

7. The gravity control module for household appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: There is one or more gravity sensors (1), which are evenly distributed on the support base (2), and the bottom of the support base (2) is also provided with support feet.

8. A household appliance, characterized in that, The device includes a main body (100) and a gravity control module for household appliances as described in any one of claims 1-7. The main body (100) is provided with a control board and an electrical component. The bottom of the main body (100) is mounted on a connecting member by a fixing member. The gravity sensor (1) and the electrical component are electrically connected to the control board. When the weight of the household appliance changes, the gravity sensor (1) converts the change signal into a control signal through the control board to drive the electrical component to work or change the working state of the electrical component.

9. The household appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that: The household appliances mentioned are electric stoves, electric coupling power supply sockets, electric water dispensers, and electric coffee machines.

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