Food crushing device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology and discloses a food crushing device, comprising: a food container; a winnowing assembly extending into the food container for crushing the food inside; a rotation source with its power output end connected to the winnowing assembly for driving the winnowing assembly to rotate; a detection module disposed inside the food container; a control module communicatively connected to the detection module, capable of determining whether the food is spoiled based on the detection results of the detection module; the control module communicatively connected to the rotation source, capable of controlling the rotation source to stop rotating when spoilage is detected; and / or, the food crushing device further includes a prompting module, the control module being able to control the prompting module to display the corresponding food status based on the detection results of the detection module. This utility model's food crushing device can control the rotation source to stop rotating after the food has spoiled, thereby avoiding the time-consuming, labor-intensive, and resource-wasting process of crushing spoiled food.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, specifically to a food crushing device. Background Technology

[0002] Food crushing devices, such as meat grinders, are mechanical equipment used to cut, grind, grind, or mix food. They are widely used in home kitchens, food processing plants, and the catering industry.

[0003] When using a meat grinder to process food, users often cannot effectively distinguish whether the food is spoiled when encountering meat that has been frozen for too long or vegetables that are not damaged on the surface but are damaged inside. Grinding spoiled food is not only time-consuming, laborious, and wasteful of resources, but also causes users the trouble of cleaning the food grinding device. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a food crushing device to solve the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and resource-wasting methods for crushing already rotten food, as well as the inconvenience of cleaning the food crushing device for users.

[0005] This utility model provides a food crushing device, comprising:

[0006] Food containers;

[0007] A churning assembly extends into a food container to churn the food inside.

[0008] The rotation source, with its power output end connected to the winch assembly, is used to drive the winch assembly to rotate.

[0009] The detection module is located inside the food container;

[0010] The control module communicates with the detection module and can determine whether food is spoiled based on the detection results from the detection module.

[0011] The control module is communicatively connected to the rotation source; and / or, the food crushing device also includes a prompting module, with the control module communicatively connected to the prompting module.

[0012] Beneficial effects: During use, the food crushing device of this utility model embodiment allows the control module to determine the freshness of the food based on the detection results of the detection module. Upon determining that the food has spoiled, the control module stops the rotation source to avoid crushing the spoiled food. Alternatively, the control module can display the corresponding food status to inform the user that the food has spoiled, thus avoiding the time-consuming, labor-intensive, and resource-wasting process of crushing spoiled food and preventing the burden of cleaning the food crushing device on the user.

[0013] Furthermore, when the inside of the food has begun to rot, but the color and texture of the outside have not changed significantly, the agitator can break up the food, allowing the gases produced during the food's rot to be fully released. This increases the concentration of odor molecules, enabling the detection module to more accurately capture the odor molecules emitted by the food's spoilage, thereby improving the accuracy of the detection results.

[0014] In one alternative embodiment, the winch assembly includes a hinge shaft, and the detection module is located on one side of the hinge shaft.

[0015] Beneficial effects: When the detection module is positioned on one side of the hinge axis, it can be placed closer to the food to facilitate the detection of the food's freshness, while minimizing the risk of food debris splashing onto the detection module. This prevents food debris from affecting the detection accuracy of the module or adding the extra burden of cleaning the module.

[0016] In one alternative embodiment, the food crushing device further includes:

[0017] The machine head has a rotation source located inside it. The food container includes a bowl body and a bowl lid, with the bowl lid placed on the bowl body. The machine head can be connected to the bowl lid, and the detection module is located on the machine head.

[0018] In one optional implementation, the detection module is an odor sensor, and the food crushing device further includes:

[0019] A splash guard is attached to the head of the machine and surrounds the detection module. The splash guard has odor passages.

[0020] Beneficial effects: The splash guard can prevent food fragments from splashing onto the surface of the odor sensor during the use of the food crushing device, thus affecting the detection accuracy. In addition, the odor through hole allows odors to pass through, thereby ensuring that the odor sensor can fully collect the gas released by the food.

[0021] In an alternative implementation, when the food crushing device includes a notification module, the notification module includes an alarm that can sound an alarm when the food is spoiling.

[0022] In one alternative embodiment, when the food crushing device includes a prompting module, the prompting module includes a display module that can display information about the freshness of the food when it is fresh. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a front view of a food crushing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a detection module of a food crushing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a front view of a splash guard of a food crushing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a splash guard for a food crushing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is one embodiment of the panel of a food crushing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 Another embodiment of the panel of a food crushing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a food crushing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of a control method for a food crushing device in the winnowing mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of a control method for a food crushing device according to an embodiment of the present invention in standby mode.

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

[0034] 1. Food container; 101. Bowl body; 102. Bowl lid;

[0035] 2. Winch assembly; 201. Hinge shaft;

[0036] 3. Rotation source;

[0037] 4. Detection module;

[0038] 5. Machine head; 501. Panel;

[0039] 6. Splash shield; 601. Odor vent;

[0040] 7. Control module;

[0041] 8. Indicator light; 9. Gear position button; 10. Switch button. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0043] The following is combined Figures 1 to 6 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a food crushing device is provided, including a food container 1, a crushing assembly 2, a rotation source 3, a detection module 4, and a control module 7.

[0045] The food container 1 is equipped with a churning assembly 2 that extends into it to churn the food. A power output is connected to the churning assembly 2 to drive its rotation. A detection module 4 is located inside the food container 1. A control module 7 is communicatively connected to the detection module 4 and can determine whether the food is spoiled based on the detection results. The control module 7 is also communicatively connected to the rotation source 3 and can control the rotation source 3 to stop rotating when spoilage is detected.

[0046] In one embodiment, the food crushing device further includes a prompting module, and the control module 7 can control the prompting module to display the corresponding food status based on the detection result of the detection module 4.

[0047] In the use of the food crushing device of this utility model embodiment, the control module 7 can determine the freshness of the food based on the detection results of the detection module 4, and control the rotation source 3 to stop rotating after determining that the food has spoiled, so as to avoid crushing the spoiled food. Alternatively, the control module can display the corresponding food status to inform the user that the food has spoiled, thereby avoiding the time-consuming, labor-intensive, and resource-wasting process of crushing spoiled food and avoiding the burden of cleaning the food crushing device for the user.

[0048] Furthermore, when the inside of the food has begun to rot, but the color and texture of the outside have not changed significantly, the agitator 2 can break up the food, thereby allowing the gases produced during the food's rot to be fully released and increasing the concentration of odor molecules. This enables the detection module 4 to more accurately capture the odor molecules emitted by the food's spoilage, thus improving the accuracy of the detection results.

[0049] The control module 7 may include programmable logic control components (such as PLC or CPU), memory, and electronic components connected to the programmable logic control components, which are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0050] The rotation source 3 can be a device capable of outputting rotation, such as an electric motor, engine, hydraulic motor, or a combination of one of them and a speed reducer.

[0051] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the winch assembly 2 includes a hinge shaft 201, and the detection module 4 is located on one side of the hinge shaft 201.

[0052] When the detection module 4 is positioned on one side of the hinge shaft 201, it can be placed closer to the food to facilitate the detection of the food's freshness, while minimizing the risk of food debris splashing onto the detection module 4. This prevents food debris from affecting the detection accuracy of the detection module 4 or causing additional burden on cleaning the detection module 4.

[0053] In one embodiment, the food crushing device further includes a head 5. A rotation source 3 is disposed inside the head 5, the food container 1 includes a bowl body 101 and a bowl lid 102, the bowl lid 102 is disposed on the bowl body 101, the head 5 can be connected to the bowl lid 102, and a detection module 4 is disposed on the head 5.

[0054] As an alternative implementation, in one embodiment not shown in the accompanying drawings, the food crushing device includes a base, and the food container 1 includes a cup body disposed on the base and a cup lid disposed on the cup body.

[0055] The winch assembly 2 is connected to the base and extends into the cup body, while the detection module 4 is located inside the cup body or on the cup lid.

[0056] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the detection module 4 is an odor sensor, and the food crushing device also includes a splash guard 6.

[0057] The splash guard 6 is connected to the head 5 and surrounds the detection module 4. The splash guard 6 is provided with an odor passage 601.

[0058] While slight spoilage of food may be undetectable by human smell, odor sensors can detect trace amounts of gases released during the spoilage process, such as hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, common gases released during the spoilage of vegetables and meat. Gas sensors, such as electrochemical sensors, can be used for detection. These sensors can accurately measure the concentration of gases emitted by the food, determine its freshness or degree of spoilage, and issue an alarm when a preset threshold is reached.

[0059] Taking the electrochemical sensor as an example, when the HS concentration is not detected or the detected concentration is less than 20 ppm, the food is judged to be fresh. When the detected value is greater than or equal to 20 ppm, the food is judged to be slightly spoiled. The control module 7 controls the rotation source 3 to stop rotating, and the prompt module displays that the food has spoiled.

[0060] The splash guard 6 can prevent food fragments from splashing onto the surface of the odor sensor during the use of the food crushing device, thus affecting the detection accuracy. The odor through hole 601 allows odors to pass through, thereby ensuring that the odor sensor can fully collect the gas released by the food.

[0061] In one embodiment, the splash shield 6 is larger in the vertical direction than the odor sensor, and the bottom of the splash shield 6 is hollowed out. Since the winch assembly 2 mainly drives the food to rotate circumferentially inside the food container 1 during rotation, the splashed food will mainly come into contact with the odor sensor from the side.

[0062] The splash guard 6 of the food crushing device in this embodiment is configured to extend below the odor sensor and has a hollow bottom, which can ensure that food splashes onto the odor sensor and minimize the impact on the odor sensor's ability to collect the food's odor.

[0063] As an alternative implementation, in some embodiments not shown in the accompanying drawings, the detection module 4 may also be selected as a nano-colorimetric sensor, which can determine the ammonia content generated by food through color changes.

[0064] As another alternative implementation, in an embodiment not shown in the accompanying drawings, the detection module 4 may also be selected as an impedance biosensor, a bacteriophage fluorescence sensor, a color sensor, or a texture sensor, etc.

[0065] In one embodiment, the alert module may include an alarm and a display module.

[0066] The control module 7 can control the alarm to sound when the detection module 4 detects that the concentration of a specified gas is greater than or equal to a preset safety value.

[0067] In one embodiment, the alarm can beep to alert the user to replace the food when it spoils.

[0068] The display module is preferably, but not limited to, an indicator light, and the control module 7 can control the indicator light to light up when the detection module 4 detects that the concentration of a specified gas is less than a preset safety value.

[0069] As an alternative implementation, in an embodiment not shown in the accompanying drawings, the prompting module may also be selected as a display screen capable of displaying information about the freshness of the food.

[0070] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the machine head 5 is equipped with a panel 501, and the indicator light 8 is set on the panel 501, which makes it easy for users to observe and know whether the food is fresh.

[0071] In one embodiment, the panel 501 is also provided with a gear position button 9 and a switch button 10.

[0072] Users can press the gear button 9 to switch the speed of the agitator component 2 of the food crusher.

[0073] In an optional embodiment, for example, the food shredder includes three speed settings: low, medium, and high. When the food shredder is in the low setting, its agitator 2 rotates at a slower speed, which is suitable for processing ingredients such as cooked meat, leafy vegetables, and tofu, and can prevent the ingredients from being over-crushed.

[0074] When the food shredder is set to medium speed, its rotation speed is moderate, suitable for processing fresh meat and root vegetables, and can balance efficiency and fineness.

[0075] When the food shredder is in high speed, it rotates faster and is suitable for processing frozen meat and hard vegetables. It can quickly shred foods with high hardness and produce coarser particles.

[0076] In such Figure 1 In the embodiments shown, the food crushing device can be a meat grinder, but the implementation of the food crushing device in this application is not limited to this. As a possible implementation, in embodiments not shown in the drawings, the food crushing device can also be a juicer, a soy milk maker, or a food processor, etc.

[0077] In summary, the food crushing device of the first aspect of this utility model can avoid the time-consuming, labor-intensive, and resource-wasting process of crushing already spoiled food, and avoids the burden of cleaning the food crushing device for users.

[0078] According to an embodiment of the present invention, another aspect is that a control method for a food crushing device is also provided.

[0079] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 7 To be continued Figure 9 The following describes embodiments of the present utility model.

[0080] The food crushing device includes a food container 1, a winnowing assembly 2, a rotation source 3, a detection module 4, and a prompting module.

[0081] The food container 1 is equipped with a churning assembly 2 that extends into it to churn the food. A power output is connected to the churning assembly 2 to drive its rotation. A detection module 4 is located inside the food container 1 to detect the odor of the food. A notification module displays the corresponding food status.

[0082] The control method includes steps S3, S4 and S5.

[0083] Step S3 includes: obtaining the detection results of the detection module 4.

[0084] Step S4 includes: obtaining the corresponding control strategy based on the detection result of the detection module 4.

[0085] Step S5 includes: controlling the rotation source 3 and the prompting module to execute the control strategy.

[0086] In the second aspect of the control method of this utility model, during the execution process, the control module 7 can determine the freshness of the food based on the detection result of the detection module 4, and control the rotation source 3 to stop rotating after determining that the food has spoiled, so as to avoid crushing the spoiled food. Alternatively, the control prompt module can display the corresponding food status to inform the user that the food has spoiled, thereby avoiding the time-consuming, labor-intensive, and resource-wasting process of crushing the spoiled food and avoiding the burden of cleaning the food crushing device for the user.

[0087] In one embodiment, step S4 includes:

[0088] Step S401: Determine whether the concentration of the specified gas detected by the detection module 4 is greater than or equal to the preset safety value;

[0089] Step S5 also includes:

[0090] Step S501: When the concentration of the specified gas detected by the detection module 4 is greater than or equal to the preset safety value, control the rotation source 3 to stop rotating.

[0091] With this setup, when the control module 7 determines that the food has spoiled based on the detection results of the detection module 4, it can control the rotation source 3 to stop rotating, thereby avoiding the need to grind the spoiled food, which would be time-consuming, laborious, and wasteful of resources.

[0092] In one embodiment, the designated gas is a common gas released by vegetables and meat during the putrefaction process, such as hydrogen sulfide and ammonia.

[0093] For example, in one embodiment, the gas is specified as hydrogen sulfide, with a preset safety value of 20 ppm.

[0094] As a possible implementation, the control module 7 can also be configured as follows:

[0095] After receiving the agitation signal, the control module 7 can control the rotation source 3 to rotate and agitate the food, while the control module 7 continuously acquires the detection results from the detection module 4.

[0096] In one embodiment, the alert module includes an alarm, and step S5 further includes step S502.

[0097] Step S502: When the concentration of the specified gas detected by the detection module 4 is greater than or equal to the preset safety value, the alarm is activated.

[0098] With this setup, the control module 7 can remind the user to replace the food and dispose of the spoiled food when it is determined that the food has spoiled, thereby preventing the user from accidentally eating spoiled food.

[0099] In one embodiment, the prompting module includes a display module, and step S5 further includes step S503.

[0100] Step S503: When the concentration of the specified gas detected by the detection module 4 is less than the preset safety value, the display module displays the freshness status information of the food.

[0101] With this configuration, the control module 7 can control the display module to display information about the freshness of the food when it is determined to be fresh, so that people can eat the food with peace of mind.

[0102] In one embodiment, the display module is an indicator light. When the detection result of the detection module 4 is less than a preset safety value, the control module 7 can control the indicator light to turn on.

[0103] As an alternative implementation, in an embodiment not shown in the accompanying drawings, the prompting module may also be selected as a display screen capable of displaying the freshness status of the food.

[0104] In one embodiment, such as Figure 8 As shown, the control method further includes step S101;

[0105] Step S101: Obtain the chucking command.

[0106] Step S2: Control detection module 4 to detect the concentration of a specified odor inside food container 1.

[0107] The control method also includes step S5.

[0108] Step S6 includes: controlling the rotation source 3 to drive the winch assembly 2 to rotate based on the winch command.

[0109] With this configuration, when the control module 7 of this embodiment receives a crushing command, the food crushing device can be switched to crushing mode, the control module 7 can control the rotation source 3 to drive the crushing component 2 to rotate, and at the same time the odor sensor detects the concentration of a specified gas in the food container 1.

[0110] When the inside of the food has begun to rot, but the color and texture of the outside have not changed significantly, the agitator 2 can break up the food, so that the gas produced during the food rot process can be fully released, and the concentration of rotten odor molecules increases, so that the detection module 4 can more accurately capture the odor molecules emitted by the food spoilage, thereby improving the accuracy of the detection results.

[0111] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, the sequence number of each step is not necessarily in the order of the steps. For example, step S5 is a control step based on step S101, which can be executed before step S2, simultaneously with step S, or after step S2.

[0112] In one embodiment, such as Figure 9 As shown, the control method for the food crushing device further includes step S102;

[0113] Step S102: Obtain standby command.

[0114] Step S2: Control detection module 4 to detect the concentration of a specified odor inside food container 1.

[0115] In related technologies, since using odor sensors to detect whether food is spoiled requires a certain amount of time, the detection module 4 is generally placed in devices that store food for a long time, such as refrigerators. However, placing the detection module 4 in devices that store food, such as refrigerators, can lead to inaccurate judgments and difficulty in identifying which specific food has spoiled due to the large variety and quantity of food stored.

[0116] In this embodiment, the food crushing device is equipped with a standby mode. With this setting, when the user is thawing or soaking meat or vegetables, the user can put the food to be thawed in the food container 1 and switch the food crushing device to standby mode. At this time, the detection module 4 can detect the freshness of the food during the food detection process and provide feedback to the user through the prompt module, so that the user can accurately know the state of the food and does not have to waste time waiting for the detection result of the freshness of the food.

[0117] In one embodiment, the food crusher can automatically receive a standby command after being powered on and enter standby mode.

[0118] As an alternative implementation, the food crushing device may also be equipped with a control button, which allows the user to send a standby command to the control module 7 by pressing the control button.

[0119] In summary, the food crushing device of the first aspect and the control method of the food crushing device of the second aspect of this utility model can control the rotating source 3 to stop rotating after determining that the food has spoiled, so as to avoid crushing the spoiled food, or control the prompt module to display the corresponding food status to inform the user that the food has spoiled, thereby avoiding the time-consuming, labor-intensive, and resource-wasting process of crushing the spoiled food, and avoiding the burden of cleaning the food crushing device for the user.

[0120] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications and variations fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A food breaking device, characterized in that, include: Food container (1); The churning assembly (2) extends into the food container (1) and is used to churn the food inside the food container (1); The rotation source (3) is connected to the winch assembly (2) at its power output end, and is used to drive the winch assembly (2) to rotate. The detection module (4) is located inside the food container (1); The control module (7) is communicatively connected to the detection module (4) and can determine whether the food is spoiled based on the detection results of the detection module (4). The control module (7) is communicatively connected to the rotation source (3); and / or, the food crushing device further includes a prompting module, and the control module (7) is communicatively connected to the prompting module.

2. The food breaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that The winch assembly (2) includes a hinge shaft (201), and the detection module (4) is located on one side of the hinge shaft (201).

3. The food breaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The food crushing device also includes: The machine head (5) has a rotation source (3) located inside it. The food container (1) includes a bowl body (101) and a bowl lid (102). The bowl lid (102) covers the bowl body (101). The machine head (5) can be connected to the bowl lid (102). The detection module (4) is located on the machine head (5).

4. The food breaking device according to claim 3, characterized in that The detection module (4) is an odor sensor, and the food crushing device further includes: A splash guard (6) is connected to the head (5) and surrounds the detection module (4). The splash guard (6) is provided with an odor passage (601).

5. The food breaking device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, When the food crushing device includes a prompting module, the prompting module includes an alarm that can sound an alarm when the food is spoiled.

6. The food crushing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, When the food crushing device includes a prompting module, the prompting module includes a display module, which can display the freshness status information of the food when it is fresh.

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