Pot rack and cooktop

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of pot rack and stove, it is related to kitchen appliance technical field, the pot rack provided by the utility model includes: support, weighing sensor and wireless data transmission module, the support is used to support cookware;Weighing sensor is connected at the bottom of the support, to support the support and obtain the weight information of cookware;Wireless data transmission module is connected with weighing sensor, and the wireless data transmission module is used to send weight information to the receiving end of outside.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to a pot rack and stove. Background Technology

[0002] As a kitchen appliance, the automatic cooking pot has a built-in professional cooking program that allows you to select the appropriate mode according to different ingredients and cooking needs, such as stir-frying, braising, stewing, steaming, boiling, simmering, and simmering. Simply put the ingredients, seasonings, and water into the pot according to the recipe proportions, start the cooking program, and the pot will automatically heat the oil and control the heat according to the preset program to automatically complete the food cooking process under the control of the set program.

[0003] In existing technologies, automatic cooking pots communicate with the control module of an integrated stove via a wireless module. The stove is equipped with a temperature sensor that contacts the bottom of the pot. The control module of the integrated stove identifies the current cooking situation based on the bottom temperature of the pot obtained by the temperature sensor and adaptively adjusts the heating power of the stove according to a preset program. For example, when the bottom temperature of the pot exceeds a preset temperature threshold, the control module controls the stove to reduce the heating power or turn off the heat. However, after the water boils, the temperature change between the inside and bottom of the pot is small when the water volume is low and when the water volume is moderate. The integrated stove cannot respond by adaptively adjusting the heating power based on the bottom temperature of the pot, which easily leads to scorching. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pot rack and stove to alleviate the technical problem of food burning when using an automatic cooking pot in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this utility model adopt the following technical solutions:

[0006] This utility model provides a pot rack, comprising: a support, a weighing sensor, and a wireless data transmission module. The support is used to support the pot; the weighing sensor is connected to the bottom of the support to support the support and obtain the weight information of the pot.

[0007] The wireless data transmission module is connected to the weighing sensor and is used to send weight information to an external receiver.

[0008] Furthermore, the weighing sensor includes a force receiving module and a measuring circuit; the measuring circuit is connected to both the force receiving module and the wireless data transmission module.

[0009] The force-bearing module supports the bracket, and the force-bearing module can undergo elastic deformation by directly or indirectly contacting the bracket when the bracket is compressed; the measuring circuit is used to convert the elastic deformation of the force-bearing module into an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal to the wireless data transmission module.

[0010] Furthermore, the wireless data transmission module includes a Bluetooth module and / or a Wi-Fi module.

[0011] Furthermore, the pot frame also includes a power supply module, which is connected to the weighing sensor and the wireless data transmission module respectively, and is used to supply power to both of them.

[0012] Furthermore, the power supply module includes a lithium battery or a storage battery.

[0013] Furthermore, the pot rack includes a support and a foot pad; the foot pad is connected to the support and at least a portion of the foot pad extends below the support, and the foot pad is vertically floatingly connected to the support; the foot pad has an inner cavity;

[0014] The weighing sensor, wireless data transmission module, and power supply module are all installed in the inner cavity.

[0015] Furthermore, a circuit board is also provided in the inner cavity of the foot pad, and the wireless data transmission module and the power supply module are integrated into the circuit board.

[0016] Furthermore, the bracket includes an outer ring and an inner support foot fixedly or integrally connected to the outer ring. The inner support foot engages with the inner cavity of the foot pad and is vertically aligned with the weighing sensor.

[0017] Furthermore, the inner cavity of the foot pad extends through the upper surface of the foot pad, and one of the inner wall of the inner cavity and the outer surface of the inner support foot is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion, while the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove.

[0018] The stove provided by this utility model includes the pot rack described above.

[0019] The beneficial effects that the integrated stove and pot rack provided by this utility model can achieve include:

[0020] The pot rack provided by this utility model includes: a support, a weighing sensor, and a wireless data transmission module. The support is used to support the pot. The weighing sensor is connected to the bottom of the support to support the support and obtain the weight information of the pot. The wireless data transmission module is connected to the weighing sensor and is used to send the weight information to an external receiving end.

[0021] The cookware is placed on a support, which rests on the stovetop. A gravity sensor detects the weight of the cookware and transmits this data wirelessly to a receiver. The receiver uses the weight changes to determine the amount of water evaporation during automatic cooking, preventing the cookware from drying out after boiling. In this embodiment, the wireless data transmission module is located on the cookware support, making it compatible with any stovetop equipped with a receiver, thus enhancing its versatility. Attached Figure Description

[0022] 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.

[0023] Figure 1 A block diagram showing the connection relationship of the stove provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 An isometric view of the overall structure of the pot rack provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of a portion of the structure in section A;

[0026] Figure 4 A perspective frame view of the pot rack provided in the embodiment of this utility model from a frontal view;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of a local structure in section B;

[0028] Figure 6 An isometric view of the overall structure of the support frame in the pot rack provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a front view of the overall structure of the support bracket in the pot rack provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 An isometric view of the overall structure of the water receiving tray in the pot rack provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 9 A top view of the overall structure of the water receiving tray in the pot rack provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the foot pad and the weighing sensor in the pot rack provided in this embodiment of the utility model from a first isometric perspective.

[0033] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the explosion structure.

[0034] Icons: 100-Controller; 110-Data Processing Module; 200-Gas Valve; 300-Weighing Sensor; 310-Force Module; 320-Measurement Circuit; 330-Power Supply Module; 340-Wireless Data Transmission Module; 11-Bracket; 111-Outer Ring; 112-Inner Foot; 1121-Snap-fit ​​Slot; 12-Foot Pad; 121-Inner Cavity; 1211-Snap-fit ​​Protrusion; 1212-Positioning Slot; 21-Elastic Component; 22-Resistance Strain Gauge; 23-Circuit Board; 3-Water Drain Tray; 31-Limiting Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0036] like Figures 1-11 As shown, the pot rack provided by this utility model includes: a support 11, a weighing sensor 300, and a wireless data transmission module 340.

[0037] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the support includes an outer ring 111, on which three or four inner legs 112 are provided. The upper end of the inner legs 112 is used to support the cookware. A gravity sensor is pressed to the lower end of each inner leg 112, and the gravity sensor supports the support.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the pot is placed on the inner support leg 112 of the bracket, and the lower end of the gravity sensor is supported on the stove surface. The gravity sensor can detect the weight of the pot and transmit it to the receiving end via the wireless data transmission module 340. In this embodiment, the receiving end is the controller 100 of the stove. The controller 100 can determine the amount of water evaporation during automatic cooking based on the weight change. When the weight of the ingredients and water poured into the pot is known, the controller 100 can estimate the approximate amount of water remaining in the pot based on the current weight of the pot. Before the water level is lower than the threshold, the controller 100 reduces the opening of the gas valve 200 to prevent the water in the unattended pot from boiling dry.

[0039] like Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the weighing sensor 300 is a device that converts gravity into an electrical signal, mainly used in electronic scales to achieve force-to-electricity conversion. The weighing sensor 300 includes a force-receiving module 310 and a measuring circuit 320; the force-receiving module 310 is connected to the measuring circuit 320. The force-receiving module 310 contacts the inner support leg 112 to undergo elastic deformation when the support 11 is compressed; the measuring circuit 320 converts the elastic deformation of the force-receiving module 310 into an electrical signal and transmits the electrical signal to the wireless data transmission module 340, which transmits the electrical signal outwards; the stove controller 100 includes a data processing module 110, which can receive the electrical signal transmitted by the wireless data transmission module 340 and adjust the opening of the gas valve 200 according to the electrical signal. The weighing sensor 300 is a relatively mature technology in the prior art, and its specific circuit setup and the operating logic between the components in the circuit during operation will not be described in detail in this application.

[0040] Reference Figures 2 to 7 ,as well as Figure 10 , Figure 11 The pot rack also includes foot pads 12; foot pads 12 are connected to the support 11 and at least part of foot pads 12 extend to the bottom of the support 11; foot pads 12 have an inner cavity 121; a weighing sensor 300 is installed in the inner cavity 121. When in use, there is no need to make an electrical connection with the controller 100 of the stove through other wires, making it safer and more convenient to use and easier to maintain.

[0041] In this embodiment, the wireless data transmission module 340 and the power supply module 330 in the inner cavity 121 of the foot pad 12 can be scattered throughout the inner cavity 121 or integrated into the force-bearing module 310. To avoid short circuits or open circuits caused by internal component movement, preferably, as follows: Figure 3 As shown, a circuit board 23 is also provided in the inner cavity 121 of the foot pad 12, and the wireless data transmission module 340 and the power supply module 330 are integrated in the circuit board 23.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the pot rack also includes a power supply module 330, which is connected to both the weighing sensor 300 and the wireless data transmission module 340, and is used to supply power to both. The power supply module 330 can be a lithium battery or a rechargeable battery, and the battery type can be a button cell battery or a dry cell battery, etc. The wireless data transmission module 340 can be a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi module, or other optional wireless data transmission device.

[0043] Reference Figures 2 to 5 as well as Figure 10 , Figure 11The force-bearing module 310 includes an elastic element 21 and a resistance strain gauge 22 attached to the elastic element 21; the resistance strain gauge 22, the measuring circuit 320, the power supply module 330 and the wireless data transmission module 340 are electrically connected; the elastic element 21 can undergo elastic deformation when it contacts the support 11 under pressure, and the resistance strain gauge 22 can deform along with the elastic element 21; the measuring circuit 320 collects the resistance value of the resistance strain gauge 22 and converts the resistance value into weight data, which is then transmitted outward through the wireless data transmission module 340.

[0044] There are various ways in which the elastic element 21 can directly or indirectly contact the bracket 11. In the optional embodiments of this example, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, combined with Figure 4 and 5 The inner support leg 112 engages with the inner cavity 121 of the foot pad 12 and is vertically aligned with the elastic element 21. Specific engagement methods include, but are not limited to: the inner cavity 121 of the foot pad 12 extends through the upper surface of the foot pad 12; one of the inner wall of the inner cavity 121 and the outer surface of the inner support leg 112 has an engagement protrusion 1211, and the other has an engagement groove 1121. For example, ... Figures 4 to 7 ,as well as Figure 10 , Figure 11 As shown, a laterally extending snap-fit ​​protrusion 1211 is provided on the inner wall of the upper region of the inner cavity 121. The free end of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1211 is spaced apart from the opposite inner wall of the inner cavity 121. That is, snap-fit ​​spaces are provided above, below, and on the opposite side of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1211, thereby achieving a floating connection and preventing the bracket 11 from pressing on the foot pad 12; Figure 7 As shown, a transverse snap-fit ​​groove 1121 is provided on the lower side of the inner support leg 112. The lower part of the snap-fit ​​groove 1121 forms an insert rod that extends transversely to the side of the inner support leg 112. When snapped, the insert rod of the inner support leg 112 is inserted below the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1211 of the inner cavity 121 of the foot pad 12. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 1211 on the inner side wall of the inner cavity 121 can snap into the snap-fit ​​groove 1121 of the inner support leg 112. The height of the snap-fit ​​groove 1121 is greater than the height of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1211. When the inner support leg 112 is subjected to force, the elastic member 21 can be pressed down. In addition, to improve the firmness of the snap-fit ​​and prevent the inner support leg 112 from slipping off the foot pad 12, a positioning protrusion can be set on one of the upper surface of the aforementioned snap-fit ​​protrusion 1211 and the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​groove 1121, and a positioning recess can be set on the other, so that the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1211 and the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​groove 1121 are further positioned in a concave-convex manner. It should be noted that the positioning protrusion and the positioning recess need to be vertically opposite each other so as not to affect the downward pressing elastic member 21 when the inner support leg 112 is pressed.

[0045] like Figure 11As shown, in order to improve the stability of the deformation of the elastic member 21 in the inner cavity 121 of the foot pad 12 and further improve the detection accuracy, in this embodiment, optionally, a positioning groove 1212 is provided on the bottom wall of the inner cavity 121 of the foot pad 12, and the lower part of the elastic member 21 is embedded in the positioning groove 1212.

[0046] Reference Figures 2 to 5 as well as Figure 8 and Figure 9 The cooktop includes a drip tray 3 located below the pot rack. The drip tray 3 collects water, stains, grease, and other debris generated during cooktop use to keep the cooktop surface clean and prevent these stains from flowing into the cooktop and affecting its lifespan. In a further optional embodiment, a limiting groove 31 corresponding to the foot pad 12 is provided on the upper surface of the drip tray 3 to limit the foot pad 12, increasing the stability of the pot rack during user use.

[0047] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the foot pads 12 can prevent scratching the stove or water tray 3; the number and specific spacing of the inner support legs 112 on the outer ring 111 of the bracket 11, as well as the number of foot pads 12 with weighing sensors 300 inside, are not limited in this application. When there are multiple inner support legs 112 and corresponding foot pads 12, some foot pads 12 can have the relevant structure of weighing sensors 300 inside, while others do not have the relevant structure of weighing sensors 300, or all of them can have the relevant structure of weighing sensors 300.

[0048] The cooktop includes a controller 100 and a gas valve 200. The controller 100 includes at least a data processing module 110 and a power supply module 330 connected to the data processing module 110. The data processing module 110 can receive external signals (including weight signals emitted by the wireless data transmission module 340) and adjust the opening degree of the gas valve 200 according to the signals.

[0049] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. The above embodiments in this specification are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pot rack, characterized in that, include: The apparatus includes a support (11), a weighing sensor (300), and a wireless data transmission module (340). The support (11) is used to support the cookware. The weighing sensor (300) is connected to the bottom of the support (11) to support the support (11) and obtain the weight information of the cookware. The wireless data transmission module (340) is connected to the weighing sensor (300) and is used to send weight information to an external receiver.

2. The pot rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weighing sensor (300) includes a force receiving module (310) and a measuring circuit (320); the measuring circuit (320) is connected to the force receiving module (310) and the wireless data transmission module (340) respectively; The force-bearing module (310) supports the bracket (11). The force-bearing module (310) can directly or indirectly contact the bracket (11) and undergo elastic deformation when the bracket (11) is compressed. The measuring circuit (320) is used to convert the elastic deformation of the force-bearing module (310) into an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal to the wireless data transmission module (340).

3. The pot rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wireless data transmission module (340) includes a Bluetooth module and / or a Wi-Fi module.

4. The pot rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pot frame also includes a power supply module (330), which is connected to the weighing sensor (300) and the wireless data transmission module (340) respectively, and is used to supply power to both of them.

5. The pot rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The power supply module (330) includes a lithium battery or a storage battery.

6. The pot rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pot rack includes a support (11) and a foot pad (12); the foot pad (12) is connected to the support (11) and at least part of the foot pad (12) extends to the underside of the support (11), and the foot pad (12) is vertically floatingly connected to the support (11); the foot pad (12) is provided with an inner cavity (121). The weighing sensor (300), wireless data transmission module (340), and power supply module (330) are all installed in the inner cavity (121).

7. The pot rack according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner cavity (121) of the foot pad (12) is also provided with a circuit board (23), and the wireless data transmission module (340) and the power supply module (330) are integrated in the circuit board (23).

8. The pot rack according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bracket (11) includes an outer ring (111) and an inner support leg (112) fixed or integrally connected to the outer ring (111). The inner support leg (112) is engaged with the inner cavity (121) of the foot pad (12) and is vertically opposite to the weighing sensor (300).

9. The pot rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, The inner cavity (121) of the foot pad (12) extends through the upper surface of the foot pad (12). One of the inner wall of the inner cavity (121) and the outer surface of the inner support (112) is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion (1211) and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (1121).

10. A stove, characterized in that, Includes the pot rack as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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