A chef machine with an intelligent screen

Abstract

The application relates to the field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a chef machine with an intelligent screen, which comprises a machine body and an electronic control display module, the machine body comprises a seat body and a rack body, the rack body is arranged on the seat body, the electronic control display module comprises a display unit, the display unit is arranged on the rack body, and the display unit is used for displaying the working state of the chef machine. The application optimizes the design and function integration of the display unit, and improves the operation convenience and working stability of the chef machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchen appliances, and in particular to a food processor with a smart screen. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, stand mixers have become an indispensable multi-functional kitchen appliance in the culinary world, especially demonstrating their superior performance and practicality in the production of both Chinese and Western pastries. This amazing appliance not only efficiently kneads dough, allowing pastry chefs to easily create a variety of pasta dishes, from soft bread to chewy noodles, but also features egg-beating and mixing functions, greatly enriching the creative possibilities in pastry and baking. Whether making smooth and delicate cake batter or whipping fluffy cream and eggs, stand mixers, with their powerful motors and precise controls, help cooking enthusiasts and professional chefs save time and effort, improve efficiency, and make every culinary creation more effortless and delicious.

[0003] A multi-functional food processor is disclosed in the related technology, including a body and a pot. The body is equipped with a display mechanism, a fermentation component, and a control component. The display mechanism includes a drive motor, a gear belt drive mechanism, and a stirring paddle. The drive motor and the gear belt drive mechanism are both installed inside the body. The stirring paddle rotates and is supported on the outside of the body. The drive motor drives the stirring paddle to rotate through the gear belt drive mechanism. The fermentation component includes a heating plate and a temperature sensor. The heating plate is installed on the outer wall of the body. The pot is supported on top of the heating plate. The stirring paddle is located inside the pot. The temperature sensor is installed on one side of the heating plate. The control component includes a control main board potentiometer and a knob. The control main board and the potentiometer are both installed inside the body. The knob rotates and is supported on the outside of the body. The knob is used to control the rotation of the potentiometer. A control panel is provided on the surface of the knob.

[0004] Although multi-functional food processors in this technology already possess relatively complete functional configurations, they still have shortcomings in terms of user interaction and intelligent control. Specifically, their control components are mainly operated through knobs and potentiometers, and the display and control functions are relatively simple, lacking intuitiveness and intelligence. During operation, users may not be able to understand the real-time working status of the food processor, nor can they easily adjust various parameters, thus affecting the accuracy of cooking and the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this application provides a food processor with a smart screen.

[0006] The technical solution for a food processor with a smart screen provided in this application is as follows:

[0007] A food processor with a smart screen includes a body and an electronic control display module. The body includes a base and a frame, with the frame mounted on the base. The electronic control display module includes a display unit mounted on the frame, and the display unit is used to display the working status of the food processor with the smart screen.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the electronic control display module of the smart screen food processor can display the working status in real time, improving the intuitiveness and convenience of user interaction. Users can monitor the operation of the food processor at any time and easily adjust various parameters as needed, thus achieving more precise and intelligent cooking control. This not only improves cooking efficiency but also significantly enhances the user experience, addressing the shortcomings of multi-functional food processors in terms of user interaction and intelligent control in related technologies.

[0009] Optionally, the display unit is located at the front or side of the frame.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the display unit is located at the front or side of the frame, allowing users to clearly view the working status of the food processor from different angles, improving user convenience and visual experience. This layout enables users to more intuitively understand the operation of the food processor, facilitating timely adjustments to various parameters, thereby improving cooking accuracy and efficiency.

[0011] Optionally, the frame may have a mounting slot on the front or side, and the display unit may be disposed in the mounting slot.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the display unit of the food processor is located in a mounting slot on the front or side of the frame, ensuring a tight fit between the display unit and the frame. This not only improves the aesthetics but also effectively prevents dust and moisture from entering, extending the lifespan of the display unit. Simultaneously, this design allows users to see the information on the display unit more intuitively while operating the food processor, enhancing user convenience and experience.

[0013] Optionally, the surface of the display unit is a plane or a curved surface.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the surface of the display unit is designed to be either flat or curved, allowing it to better adapt to frames of different shapes, enhancing aesthetics and the user's visual experience. Simultaneously, this design helps reduce gaps between the display unit and the frame, improving the overall structural sealing and waterproofing, and extending the equipment's lifespan.

[0015] Optionally, the surface of the display unit is seamlessly connected to the surface of the frame, or a smooth connection is achieved through a transition structure.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solutions, the surface of the display unit is seamlessly connected to the surface of the frame, or a smooth connection is achieved through a transition structure, ensuring the overall aesthetics and integrated design of the display unit and the frame. This design not only enhances the visual effect of the product but also prevents dust and liquids from entering the gaps, improving the ease of cleaning and durability of the equipment. Furthermore, the seamless or smooth connection design reduces interference from the external environment on the display unit, ensuring the clarity and stability of the display effect, thereby improving the user experience.

[0017] Optionally, the electronic control display module further includes a sensing unit, a control unit, an execution unit, and a power management unit. The sensing unit is used to sense physical quantities during the operation of the food processor and convert them into electrical signals. The control unit is used to receive signals from the sensing unit, process the data, and issue control commands. The display unit is used to receive commands from the control unit. The execution unit executes specific operations of the food processor according to the commands from the control unit. The power management unit provides a stable power supply to the above units.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the electronic control display module integrates sensing, control, display, execution and power management functions, and can realize precise control and real-time display of parameters such as time and temperature during the operation of the food processor.

[0019] Optionally, the display unit includes a liquid crystal display and LED indicator lights. The liquid crystal display is used to display parameters such as time and temperature, and the LED indicator lights are used to display the working status of the food processor.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the display unit includes an LCD screen and LED indicator lights. The LCD screen can display key parameters of the food processor such as time and temperature in real time, allowing users to understand the operating status of the food processor at any time, improving the intuitiveness and convenience of user interaction. The LED indicator lights are used to display different working states of the food processor with a smart screen, such as heating and stirring, further enhancing the user's operating experience. This design not only improves the precision of cooking but also significantly enhances the user experience, solving the shortcomings of traditional food processors in terms of user interaction and intelligent control.

[0021] Optionally, the sensing unit includes a temperature sensor and a time sensor, used to sense the internal temperature and working time of the food processor, respectively.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the integration of temperature and time sensors enables the food processor to accurately sense the internal temperature and cooking time, thus providing reliable data support for the control unit. This not only improves the accuracy of the food processor's operation but also allows users to monitor key parameters during the cooking process in real time, ensuring cooking quality and consistency.

[0023] Optionally, the control unit includes a microprocessor and a memory. The microprocessor is used to process the signals from the sensing unit and issue control commands, and the memory is used to store preset operating parameters and control programs.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the microprocessor can efficiently process various signals collected by the sensing unit and issue precise control commands according to the preset working parameters and control programs, ensuring that the food processor can accurately control key parameters such as time and temperature during operation. The memory is used to store these preset working parameters and control programs, ensuring the stability and repeatability of the system, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of cooking.

[0025] Optionally, the execution unit includes a motor driver and a heating element controller. The motor driver is used to control the speed and direction of the stirring motor, and the heating element controller is used to control the switching and power of the heating element.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solutions, the motor driver can precisely control the speed and direction of the mixing motor, ensuring that the ingredients receive appropriate mixing effects at different cooking stages, avoiding over-mixing or under-mixing, thereby improving cooking quality. The heating element controller can precisely control the switching and power of the heating element, maintaining a constant temperature inside the pot, ensuring that the ingredients undergo fermentation or other heating treatments under optimal conditions, improving the accuracy and consistency of cooking. The combination of these two control functions greatly enhances the automation level and user experience of the food processor.

[0027] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0028] 1. Real-time display of the food processor's working status is achieved, allowing users to intuitively understand the food processor's working parameters such as time and temperature through the display unit, thus improving the convenience and intuitiveness of user interaction;

[0029] 2. It improves the precision and intelligence of cooking. Through the coordinated work of the sensing unit, control unit and execution unit, it can accurately control various operations of the food processor, ensuring the stability and reliability of the cooking process;

[0030] 3. Enhanced user experience: Users can easily adjust various parameters based on the information provided by the display unit, reducing cooking failures caused by improper operation and improving overall cooking efficiency and satisfaction. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the food processor in the embodiments of this application.

[0032] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the body, placement tank, heating plate and stirring mechanism in the embodiments of this application.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 1. Main body; 11. Base; 12. Frame; 2. Mounting slot; 3. Placement slot; 4. Heating plate; 5. Display unit; 6. Pot body; 7. Stirring mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-2 This application will be described in further detail.

[0036] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application should have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this application do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] This application provides a food processor with a smart screen, as shown in the embodiments below. Figure 1 The food processor with a smart screen includes a body 1, which includes a base 11 and a frame 12. The frame 12 is located on top of the base 11 and is equipped with a stirring mechanism 7 for automatically stirring food.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The food processor with a smart screen also includes a pot body 6. A placement groove 3 is provided on the upper surface of the base 11, and the pot body 6 is placed in the placement groove 3. The pot body 6 is located directly below the mixing mechanism 7. A heating plate 4 is located at the bottom of the placement groove 3, and the pot body 6 is supported on the heating plate 4. A temperature sensor is located on one side of the heating plate 4 and is built into the base 11.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 The stand mixer with a smart screen also includes an electronic control display module, which comprises a display unit 5, a sensing unit, a control unit, an execution unit, and a power management unit. The display unit 5 is mounted on the frame 12 and includes an LCD screen and LED indicator lights. The LCD screen displays parameters such as time and temperature, while the LED indicator lights display the stand mixer's operating status, such as heating or mixing. The LCD screen can be a high-resolution TFT screen to provide clear image display. The LED indicator lights can use multi-color LEDs, such as red for heating, green for normal operation, and yellow for standby.

[0041] The sensing unit includes a temperature sensor and a time sensor, used to sense the internal temperature and operating time of the food processor, respectively. The temperature sensor can be an NTC thermistor, characterized by high accuracy and fast response. The time sensor can be an RTC (real-time clock) chip, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the time.

[0042] The control unit includes a microprocessor and a memory. The microprocessor processes signals from the sensing unit and issues control commands, while the memory stores preset operating parameters and control programs. The microprocessor can be an ARM Cortex-M series microcontroller, which has powerful data processing capabilities and low power consumption. The memory can be Flash memory, used to store user-set parameters and control programs.

[0043] The execution unit includes a motor driver and a heating element controller. The motor driver controls the speed and direction of the stirring motor, while the heating element controller controls the switching and power of the heating element. The motor driver can use an H-bridge drive circuit, supporting forward and reverse rotation and speed regulation. The heating element controller can use PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) control to achieve precise temperature control.

[0044] The power management unit includes a rectifier circuit, a filter circuit, and a voltage regulator circuit, which converts the input AC power into stable DC power to provide power to each unit. The rectifier circuit can be a bridge rectifier circuit, the filter circuit can be an LC filter circuit, and the voltage regulator circuit can be a linear regulator or a switching regulator to ensure the stability and reliability of the output voltage.

[0045] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: By introducing an electronic control display module, the smart screen-equipped food processor of this application can display its working status in real time, improving the intuitiveness and convenience of user interaction. Users can understand the operating status of the food processor at any time and conveniently adjust various parameters as needed, thereby achieving more precise and intelligent cooking control. This improvement not only enhances cooking efficiency but also significantly improves the user experience, solving the shortcomings of multi-functional food processors in related technologies in terms of user interaction and intelligent control.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] Reference Figure 1 The difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment is that the surface of the display unit 5 is curved and seamlessly connected to the surface of the frame 12, improving the aesthetics and integration of the appearance. The curved display unit 5 can use a flexible OLED screen, which has better viewing angle and color performance.

[0048] In addition to displaying basic parameters such as time and temperature, display unit 5 can also be equipped with touch functionality. Users can set parameters and select functions by touching the screen, further enhancing the user experience. The touch functionality can utilize capacitive touch technology, featuring sensitive touch response and good durability.

[0049] In addition, a humidity sensor has been added to the sensing unit to monitor the humidity inside the food processor, which is a crucial control parameter, especially during fermentation. The humidity sensor can be a capacitive humidity sensor, characterized by high accuracy and long lifespan.

[0050] Example 3

[0051] Reference Figure 1 The difference between this embodiment and the above embodiment is that the display unit 5 is located on the side of the frame 12, and the side of the frame 12 is provided with a mounting groove 2. The display unit 5 is set in the mounting groove 2. This design makes the display unit 5 not occupy the front space, which is more suitable for a small operating environment.

[0052] In addition to displaying basic parameters such as time and temperature, display unit 5 can also add a voice broadcast function. Through its built-in speaker, it can inform the user of the food processor's operating status and important parameters in voice form, which is especially suitable for users with poor eyesight or difficulty operating the machine. The voice broadcast function can use TTS (text-to-speech) technology to convert the displayed information into voice output.

[0053] The sensing unit incorporates a pressure sensor to monitor the pressure inside the pot body 6, which is a crucial control parameter, especially during high-pressure cooking. The pressure sensor can be a piezoresistive pressure sensor, characterized by high accuracy and fast response.

[0054] Example 4

[0055] Reference Figure 1 The difference between this embodiment and the above embodiments is that the surface of the display unit 5 is flat and seamlessly connected to the surface of the frame 12. This design makes the display unit 5 more concise and elegant, suitable for various kitchen styles.

[0056] In addition to displaying basic parameters such as time and temperature, display unit 5 can also be equipped with gesture recognition functionality. Users can control various functions of the food processor through simple gesture operations, eliminating the need to touch the screen, making it more hygienic and convenient. The gesture recognition function can achieve accurate gesture recognition by combining an infrared sensor and a camera.

[0057] The sensing unit incorporates a light sensor to monitor the light intensity in the kitchen environment and automatically adjust the display brightness to adapt to different lighting conditions. The light sensor can utilize a photodiode, which features high sensitivity and low power consumption.

[0058] Example 5

[0059] Reference Figure 1 The difference between this embodiment and the above embodiment is that the display unit 5 is located in front of the frame 12, and the front of the frame 12 is provided with a mounting slot 2, in which the display unit 5 is set. This design makes the display unit 5 more conspicuous and easier for users to observe and operate.

[0060] In addition to displaying basic parameters such as time and temperature, display unit 5 can also be equipped with image recognition functionality. Using a built-in camera, it automatically identifies the type and quantity of ingredients inside the pot 6 and recommends appropriate cooking parameters based on the ingredients. The image recognition function employs deep learning algorithms, trained on a large amount of image data, to achieve accurate ingredient identification.

[0061] The heating element controller of the actuator has been enhanced with a constant temperature control function, which maintains a constant temperature throughout the cooking process, preventing temperature fluctuations from affecting the cooking quality. This constant temperature control function employs a PID control algorithm to achieve precise temperature regulation and control.

[0062] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A food processor with a smart screen, characterized in that: The machine includes a body (1) and an electronic control display module. The body (1) includes a base (11) and a frame (12). The frame (12) is mounted on the base (11). The electronic control display module includes a display unit (5). The display unit (5) is mounted on the frame (12). The display unit (5) is used to display the working status of the food processor.

2. The food processor with a smart screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display unit (5) is located in front of or on the side of the frame (12).

3. A food processor with a smart screen according to claim 2, characterized in that: The frame (12) has a mounting slot (2) on the front or side, and the display unit (5) is disposed in the mounting slot (2).

4. A food processor with a smart screen according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The surface of the display unit (5) is either flat or curved.

5. A food processor with a smart screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the display unit (5) is seamlessly connected to the surface of the frame (12), or a smooth connection is achieved through a transition structure.

6. A food processor with a smart screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic control display module also includes a sensing unit, a control unit, an execution unit, and a power management unit. The sensing unit is used to sense physical quantities during the operation of the smart screen food processor and convert them into electrical signals. The control unit is used to receive signals from the sensing unit, process data, and issue control commands. The display unit (5) is used to receive commands from the control unit. The execution unit executes specific operations of the smart screen food processor according to the commands from the control unit. The power management unit provides a stable power supply to the above units.

7. A food processor with a smart screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display unit (5) includes a liquid crystal display and an LED indicator. The liquid crystal display is used to display parameters such as time and temperature, and the LED indicator is used to display the working status of the food processor with a smart screen.

8. A food processor with a smart screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing unit includes a temperature sensor and a time sensor, which are used to sense the internal temperature and working time of the food processor with a smart screen, respectively.

9. A food processor with a smart screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit includes a microprocessor and a memory. The microprocessor is used to process the signals from the sensing unit and issue control commands, while the memory is used to store preset operating parameters and control programs.

10. A food processor with a smart screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The execution unit includes a motor driver and a heating element controller. The motor driver is used to control the speed and direction of the stirring motor, and the heating element controller is used to control the switching and power of the heating element.

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