Test pot cover and automatic cooking pot

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of test pot cover and automatic cooking pot.Test pot cover includes: pot cover component;Test component, the test component includes setting in the lifting assembly of pot cover component, test probe and pressure sensor that can be movably set in pot cover component, the lifting assembly is drivably connected to test probe, and the pressure sensor is set between lifting assembly and test probe;And control component, the control component is communicatively connected to test component;The test pot cover of the application can lower test probe by lifting assembly, so that test probe pierces food material, and the pressure threshold value can be obtained by the pressure that pressure sensor detects test probe receives, and the soft rotten degree of food material can be judged according to the pressure threshold value detected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, and in particular to a test pot lid and an automatic cooking pot. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of cooking equipment technology, many automatic cooking devices have emerged that can control time, temperature, and other aspects, bringing great convenience to people's daily cooking. However, in order to cook more delicious food and achieve better texture, it is necessary to control the tenderness of the ingredients. In particular, it is difficult to maintain a consistent tenderness by controlling temperature or time for different amounts of ingredients and different amounts of water, which means that current automatic cooking devices cannot control the tenderness of food.

[0003] Furthermore, in typical home cooking, the methods for determining the tenderness of ingredients usually involve simple tasting or inserting chopsticks or other tools into the food to judge its tenderness. These methods typically require manual intervention and cannot be implemented in intelligent or fully automatic cooking systems. Therefore, how to determine the tenderness of ingredients is a problem that currently needs to be solved by automatic cooking equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a test lid and an automatic cooking pot to address the problem that existing automatic cooking equipment cannot detect the tenderness of ingredients.

[0005] On the one hand, this application provides a test pot lid for testing the tenderness of food, including:

[0006] Pot lid assembly;

[0007] A testing component, comprising a lifting assembly disposed on the lid assembly, a test probe movably disposed on the lid assembly, and a pressure sensor, wherein the lifting assembly is drivably connected to the test probe, and the pressure sensor is disposed between the lifting assembly and the test probe; and

[0008] A control component, which is communicatively connected to the test component.

[0009] In one embodiment, the pot lid assembly includes a lid body and a handle fixed to the lid body. The handle has a receiving cavity, and a probe through hole communicating with the receiving cavity is opened at the bottom of the handle. The lifting assembly is disposed in the receiving cavity, and the test probe passes through the probe through hole.

[0010] In one embodiment, the lifting assembly includes a drive motor disposed on the lower surface of the accommodating cavity, a lead screw connected to the rotating shaft of the drive motor, and a transmission component slidably connected to the accommodating cavity. The test probe is disposed on the transmission component, the transmission component has a threaded hole, and the lead screw is connected to the transmission component through the threaded hole so as to drive the transmission component to slide up and down relative to the handle when the drive motor drives the lead screw to rotate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the transmission component has a probe slot, the pressure sensor is disposed on the side wall of the probe slot, and the test probe is disposed inside the probe slot.

[0012] In one embodiment, the accommodating cavity is provided with at least one guide post extending in the vertical direction, and the transmission member has at least one guide hole, with the guide post passing through the guide hole.

[0013] In one embodiment, the upper surface of the accommodating cavity is provided with a limiting groove, and the upper end of the lead screw is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the lifting assembly further includes a bearing disposed within the limiting groove and sleeved on the upper end of the lead screw.

[0015] In one embodiment, the lower surface of the accommodating cavity is provided with a guide wall extending in the vertical direction, and the guide wall is arranged around the probe through hole.

[0016] In one embodiment, the head of the test probe is provided with a temperature measuring component, which is communicatively connected to the control component.

[0017] On the other hand, this application provides an automatic cooking pot, including:

[0018] The pot body; and

[0019] The test pot lid, as described in any of the above descriptions, is placed over the pot body.

[0020] The test pot lid of this application can lower the test probe through the lifting component, so that the test probe can pierce the food. The pressure sensor detects the pressure on the test probe and obtains a pressure threshold. The softness of the food can be determined based on the detected pressure threshold. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A perspective view of an automatic cooking pot provided for one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 2A perspective view of a test pot lid provided for one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the test pot lid according to the above embodiment of this application is shown when the test probe is raised;

[0024] Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the test pot lid according to the above embodiment of this application is shown when the test probe is lowered;

[0025] Figure 5 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the transmission component and lead screw of the lifting assembly of the test pot lid according to the above embodiments of this application is shown;

[0026] Figure 6 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the guide rod of the lifting assembly of the test pot lid according to the above embodiment of this application is shown;

[0027] Figure 7 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the handle of a test pot lid according to the above embodiments of this application is shown;

[0028] Figure 8 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the transmission component of the test pot lid according to the above embodiment of this application is shown.

[0029] Reference numerals: 100, Test pot lid; 10, Pot lid assembly; 11, Lid body; 12, Handle; 121, Receiving cavity; 122, Probe through hole; 123, Guide post; 124, Limiting groove; 125, Guide wall; 20, Test assembly; 21, Lifting assembly; 211, Drive motor; 212, Lead screw; 213, Transmission component; 2131, Threaded hole; 2132, Probe groove; 2133, Guide hole; 214, Bearing; 22, Test probe; 221, Temperature measuring assembly; 23, Pressure sensor; 200, Pot body. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0035] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0036] To address the limitation of existing automatic cooking equipment in detecting the tenderness of ingredients, this application provides a test lid and an automatic cooking pot. The test lid of this application can be used to test the tenderness of ingredients, enabling automatic cooking.

[0037] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The test lid 100 of this application may include a lid assembly 10, a test assembly 20, and a control assembly. The test assembly 20 may include a lifting assembly 21, a test probe 22, and a pressure sensor 23. The test probe 22 is movably disposed on the lid assembly 10. The lifting assembly 21 is disposed on the lid assembly 10 and drivably connected to the test probe 22, enabling it to drive the test probe 22 to rise or fall. The pressure sensor 23 is disposed between the lifting assembly 21 and the test probe 22 to test the pressure on the test probe 22 when the test probe 22 is driven to fall by the lifting assembly 21. The control assembly is communicatively connected to the test assembly 20, enabling it to control the lifting assembly 21 to drive the test probe 22 to rise or fall, and to receive the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 23.

[0038] It is understood that the test pot lid 100 of this application can lower the test probe 22 through the lifting component 21, so that the test probe 22 can pierce the food. The pressure sensor 23 can detect the pressure on the test probe 22 and obtain a pressure threshold. The softness of the food can be determined based on the detected pressure threshold.

[0039] For example, when the pressure threshold is below 40 kPa, the food can be determined to be soft and mushy; when the pressure value is in the range of 40 kPa to 80 kPa, the food can be determined to be moderately soft; and when the pressure value is above 80 kPa, the food can be determined to be hard. In this way, by setting different judgment ranges according to the needs of different ingredients and cooking methods, the softness and mushyness of ingredients can be detected in automatic cooking.

[0040] More specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the pot lid assembly 10 of this application includes a lid body 11 and a handle 12. The handle 12 is fixed to the lid body 11, and the handle 12 has a receiving cavity 121. A probe through hole 122 communicating with the receiving cavity 121 is opened at the bottom of the handle 12. A lifting assembly 21 is disposed within the receiving cavity 121, and a test probe 22 passes through the probe through hole 122. Thus, when it is not necessary to test the tenderness of the food, the test probe 22 can be fully or partially stored within the receiving cavity 121, facilitating the storage and placement of the test pot lid 100. Furthermore, by placing the lifting assembly 21 within the receiving cavity 121 of the handle 12, the appearance of the test pot lid 100 is more aesthetically pleasing, and the operation of the lifting assembly 21 can be prevented from being interfered with by moisture generated by the food during cooking.

[0041] In particular, in some embodiments, the handle 12 of this application is located at the center of the lid 11. In this way, the test probe 22 located in the handle 12 receiving cavity 121 is also located near the center of the lid 11. In other words, during the cooking process, the test probe 22 is located near the center of the pot body 200, which is more conducive to detecting the tenderness of the food in the pot.

[0042] Alternatively, the test probe 22 can be raised and lowered in various ways, such as by using a cylinder to drive the test probe 22 to rise and fall, or by using a motor in conjunction with a transmission component to drive the test probe 22 to rise and fall.

[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the lifting assembly 21 of this application includes a drive motor 211, a lead screw 212, and a transmission component 213. The drive motor 211 is disposed on the lower surface of the accommodating cavity 121. The lead screw 212 is connected to the rotating shaft of the drive motor 211. The transmission component 213 is slidably connected to the accommodating cavity 121. The test probe 22 is disposed on the transmission component 213. The transmission component 213 has a threaded hole 2131. The lead screw 212 is connected to the transmission component 213 through the threaded hole 2131. When the drive motor 211 drives the lead screw 212 to rotate, the transmission component 213 is driven to slide up and down relative to the handle 12 through the external thread engagement between the threaded hole 2131 and the lead screw 212.

[0044] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the handle 12 of this application has at least one guide post 123 extending in the vertical direction within its accommodating cavity 121, and the transmission member 213 has at least one guide hole 2133, with the guide post 123 passing through the guide hole 2133. In this way, the guide hole 2133 and the guide member can restrict the degree of freedom of rotation of the transmission member 213 around the lead screw 212. When the drive motor 211 drives the lead screw 212 to rotate, the transmission member 213, with the cooperation of the guide hole 2133 and the guide member, can achieve a smoother ascent or descent.

[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the transmission component 213 of this application has a probe groove 2132, a pressure sensor 23 is disposed on the side wall of the probe groove 2132, and a test probe 22 is disposed inside the probe groove 2132. In this way, the pressure sensor 23 contacts the side wall of the test probe 22. When the test probe 22 pierces the food, the test probe 22 squeezes the pressure sensor 23, so that the pressure sensor 23 can detect the corresponding pressure.

[0046] It is worth noting that the pressure sensor 23 of this application can also be set at the bottom of the probe groove 2132, so that when the test probe 22 pierces into the food, it can squeeze the pressure sensor 23, thereby detecting the pressure value of the test probe 22.

[0047] Because the lead screw 212 is relatively long, its upper end may wobble during rotation driven by the motor. Furthermore, the transmission component 213 restricts the degree of freedom of rotation around the lead screw 212, making it prone to breakage. Therefore, as... Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the upper surface of the receiving cavity 121 of the handle 12 of this application is provided with a limiting groove 124, and the upper end of the lead screw 212 is inserted into the limiting groove 124. In this way, the swing of the upper end of the lead screw 212 is restricted by the limiting groove 124, so that the lead screw 212 remains in a vertical state when rotating, thereby avoiding the risk of the lead screw 212 breaking.

[0048] Preferably, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the lifting assembly 21 of the handle 12 of this application further includes a bearing 214, which is disposed in the limiting groove 124 and sleeved on the upper end of the lead screw 212. In this way, by adding a bearing 214 to the upper end of the lead screw 212, the frictional resistance between the lead screw 212 and the limiting groove 124 can be reduced, making the lead screw 212 rotate more smoothly.

[0049] When the test probe 22 is used to test the softness of food, there may be hard ingredients such as bones present. This can cause a hard impact when the test probe 22 penetrates the food, leading to it deviating from its vertical position and potentially damaging the transmission component 213 or the lead screw 212. Therefore, if... Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the lower surface of the receiving cavity 121 of the handle 12 of this application is provided with a guide wall 125 extending in the vertical direction, and the guide wall 125 is arranged around the probe through hole 122. In this way, by adding the guide wall 125, the contact area between the handle 12 and the test probe 22 is increased. When the test probe 22 is impacted and deviates from the vertical direction, the force generated by the test probe 22 in the lateral direction acts on the guide wall 125, thereby avoiding any impact on the transmission component 213 or the lead screw 212.

[0050] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the head of the test probe 22 of this application is provided with a temperature measuring component 221, which can be communicatively connected to the control component. The temperature measuring component 221 can detect the internal temperature of the food when the test probe 22 pierces the food, and, together with the tenderness of the food detected by the pressure sensor 23, comprehensively judge the degree of cooking of the food, thereby obtaining a more accurate conclusion.

[0051] For example, in some embodiments, the test probe 22 of this application is a passive NTC temperature measurement component 221, which can realize temperature measurement and wirelessly transmit the measurement result to the control component.

[0052] In some embodiments, the control component of this application may include a control unit and a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module communicatively connects the control unit and the test component 20. The wireless communication module may include a Bluetooth module or a Wi-Fi module. The test probe 22 and the lifting component 21 can wirelessly connect to the control unit via the Bluetooth module or the Wi-Fi module, enabling the test probe 22 to wirelessly transmit the measured pressure threshold to the control unit. The lifting component can wirelessly receive control commands from the control unit to remotely control the rise or fall of the test probe 22.

[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, this application also provides an automatic cooking pot, which may include: a pot body 200 and a test lid 100 as described above, the test lid 100 being disposed on the pot body 200. This automatic cooking pot can detect the tenderness of the ingredients to determine the degree of cooking, and automatically adjust cooking parameters such as temperature and ventilation to achieve automated cooking.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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 test pot lid for testing the tenderness of food, characterized in that, include: Pot lid assembly; The test assembly includes a lifting assembly disposed on the pot lid assembly, a test probe movably disposed on the pot lid assembly, and a pressure sensor. The lifting assembly is drivably connected to the test probe, and the pressure sensor is disposed between the lifting assembly and the test probe. as well as A control component, which is communicatively connected to the test component.

2. The test pot lid according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pot lid assembly includes a lid body and a handle fixed to the lid body. The handle has a receiving cavity, and a probe through hole communicating with the receiving cavity is opened at the bottom of the handle. The lifting assembly is disposed in the receiving cavity, and the test probe passes through the probe through hole.

3. The test pot lid according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a drive motor disposed on the lower surface of the accommodating cavity, a lead screw connected to the rotating shaft of the drive motor, and a transmission component slidably connected to the accommodating cavity. The test probe is disposed on the transmission component, the transmission component has a threaded hole, and the lead screw is connected to the transmission component through the threaded hole so as to drive the transmission component to slide up and down relative to the handle when the drive motor drives the lead screw to rotate.

4. The test pot lid according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission component has a probe slot, the pressure sensor is disposed on the side wall of the probe slot, and the test probe is disposed inside the probe slot.

5. The test pot lid according to claim 3, characterized in that, The accommodating cavity is provided with at least one guide post extending in the vertical direction, and the transmission component is provided with at least one guide hole, with the guide post passing through the guide hole.

6. The test pot lid according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper surface of the accommodating cavity is provided with a limiting groove, and the upper end of the lead screw is inserted into the limiting groove.

7. The test pot lid according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting assembly further includes a bearing, which is disposed in the limiting groove and sleeved on the upper end of the lead screw.

8. The test pot lid according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower surface of the accommodating cavity is provided with a guide wall extending in the vertical direction, and the guide wall is arranged around the probe through hole.

9. The test pot lid according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The head of the test probe is equipped with a temperature measuring component, which is communicatively connected to the control component.

10. An automatic cooking pot, characterized in that, include: Pot body; as well as The test pot lid as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the test pot lid is disposed on the pot body.

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