Seasoning jars

Abstract

This utility model provides a seasoning container, comprising: a base having a hollow control chamber, the control chamber having a top cover and a bottom sealing plate, the top cover having a first through hole, and the bottom sealing plate having a hollow outlet corresponding to the first through hole and penetrating the bottom sealing plate; the diameter of the first through hole is larger than the diameter of the outlet; a seasoning storage tank having a stepped structure near the outlet end, the first section of the seasoning storage tank slidingly engaging with the first through hole, and the second section of the seasoning storage tank slidingly engaging with the outlet; a gravity sensor disposed between the outlet and the stepped structure, the gravity sensor being used to weigh the total weight of the seasoning storage tank and the seasonings within it; a switching mechanism disposed at the outlet end of the seasoning storage tank; and a controller disposed within the control chamber, the controller being electrically connected to the gravity sensor and the switching mechanism. This utility model can flexibly control the amount of seasoning added.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen utensils technology, and in particular to a seasoning jar. Background Technology

[0002] During cooking, cooks typically add seasonings based on intuition and experience, making it difficult to precisely control the amount used each time, which is unsuitable for dishes requiring precise seasoning. In this case, seasoning jars are merely used as containers and are not integrated with modern technology. Furthermore, traditional seasoning jars are prone to moisture absorption due to poor sealing, posing hygiene risks. Although some products have emerged on the market attempting to improve the functionality of seasoning jars, such as those that allow for the addition of a fixed weight of seasoning by pressing a button, these products lack flexibility and cannot adjust the weight of seasonings added according to the user's needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The seasoning jar provided by this utility model can flexibly control the amount of seasoning added by controlling the switching mechanism through a controller.

[0004] This utility model provides a seasoning jar, comprising:

[0005] The base has a hollow control chamber, which has a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover has a first through hole, and the bottom cover has a hollow discharge port that penetrates the bottom cover, corresponding to the position of the first through hole. The diameter of the first through hole is larger than the diameter of the discharge port.

[0006] A seasoning storage tank, wherein a stepped structure is provided near the outlet end of the seasoning storage tank so that the diameter of the first section of the seasoning storage tank is larger than the diameter of the second section; the first section of the seasoning storage tank is disposed in the first through hole and slides in fit with the first through hole, and the second section of the seasoning storage tank is disposed in the seasoning port and slides in fit with the discharge port;

[0007] A gravity sensor is disposed between the discharge port and the stepped structure, and the gravity sensor is used to weigh the seasoning storage tank and the total weight of the seasonings in the seasoning storage tank.

[0008] A switching mechanism is provided at the outlet end of the seasoning storage tank;

[0009] A controller is located in the control room and is electrically connected to the gravity sensor and the switching mechanism.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes:

[0011] A non-volatile memory is provided in the control room and is electrically connected to the controller. The non-volatile memory is used to store a preset seasoning weight so that the controller can control the switching mechanism based on the preset seasoning weight and the total weight obtained by the gravity sensor.

[0012] Optionally, it also includes:

[0013] The display screen is used to display the weight of the preset seasonings;

[0014] The top cover also has a strip-shaped recess that is isolated from the control room, and the display screen engages with the strip-shaped recess to secure the display screen.

[0015] Optionally, it also includes:

[0016] The human-machine interface includes multiple buttons, which are disposed on the outer surface of the control room. The multiple buttons include at least a first set of buttons for setting the preset weight of the seasoning, a second set of buttons for controlling the switching mechanism corresponding to the seasoning storage tank, and a third set of buttons for reading the preset weight of the seasoning.

[0017] Optionally, it also includes:

[0018] A low-pass filter is installed in the control room and is electrically connected to the gravity sensor and the controller. The low-pass filter is used to filter the data output by the gravity sensor to obtain the total weight and transmit the total weight to the controller.

[0019] Optionally, the top cover plate is provided with a plurality of first through holes, and the bottom cover plate is provided with a plurality of discharge ports, the plurality of discharge ports corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of first through holes; the number of seasoning storage tanks is plurality, the plurality of seasoning storage tanks corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of first through holes;

[0020] A support plate is also provided between the discharge port and the gravity sensor. The support plate has a second through hole at a position corresponding to the discharge port. A limiting structure is provided around the second through hole on the support plate. The limiting structure is used to cooperate with the discharge port.

[0021] Optionally, the support plate is provided with a first clearance notch corresponding to the position of the controller;

[0022] The gravity sensor has a second clearance notch corresponding to the position of the controller.

[0023] Optionally, the first section of the seasoning storage tank has a seasoning filling opening;

[0024] The seasoning container also has a top cover that engages with the seasoning filling openings of the plurality of seasoning storage containers.

[0025] Optionally, the top cover has multiple recessed structures, each of which mates with the seasoning filling opening of a corresponding seasoning storage tank.

[0026] Optionally, the control bottom cover plate is further provided with a third through hole, which corresponds to the charging interface of the controller.

[0027] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, the controller controls the switching mechanism to add seasonings according to the corresponding preset seasoning weight. When the control mechanism opens the switching mechanism, the seasonings flow out from the outlet. When the control mechanism closes the switching mechanism, the seasonings stop flowing out. The gravity sensor provides the controller with the weight change of the seasoning storage tank so that the user can determine the amount to add, thereby effectively improving the flexibility of the user. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a seasoning jar according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a seasoning jar according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a seasoning storage tank according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a seasoning jar according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a seasoning jar according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the principle of a seasoning jar according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Base-100, seasoning storage tank-200, top cover-300, display screen-400, button-500, gravity sensor-600, support plate-700, controller-800, top cover plate-101, bottom sealing plate-102, discharge port-103, first through hole-104, strip-shaped recess-105, third through hole-106, section with smaller diameter of seasoning storage tank-201, second stepped structure-202, section with larger diameter of seasoning storage tank-203, second through hole-701, limiting structure-702. 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, and 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.

[0036] This utility model embodiment provides a seasoning jar, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, it includes:

[0037] The base 100 has a hollow control chamber, which has a top cover plate 101 and a bottom sealing plate 102. The top cover plate 101 is provided with a first through hole 104, and the bottom sealing plate 102 is provided with a hollow discharge port 103 corresponding to the position of the first through hole 104 and penetrating the bottom sealing plate 102. The diameter of the first through hole 104 is larger than the diameter of the discharge port 103.

[0038] In some embodiments, the control room can be a hollow cylindrical structure with closed ends. The top cover plate 101 of the control room is provided with a first through hole 104 to limit the seasoning storage tank 200 and prevent the seasoning storage tank 200 from tipping over. The bottom sealing plate 102 of the seasoning storage tank 200 is provided with a discharge port 103 to allow the seasonings in the seasoning storage tank 200 to pass through.

[0039] A seasoning storage tank 200 has a stepped structure 202 at its outlet end, such that the diameter of the first section 201 of the seasoning storage tank 200 is larger than the diameter of the second section 202; the first section 201 of the seasoning storage tank 200 is disposed in the first through hole 104 and slides in fit with the first through hole 104, and the second section of the seasoning storage tank is disposed in the seasoning port and slides in fit with the discharge port 103.

[0040] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the seasoning storage tank 200 is also divided into two sections. One section is a section 201 with a smaller diameter, and the other section is a section 203 with a larger diameter. A planar annular stepped structure 202 is provided between the two sections to connect them.

[0041] A gravity sensor 600 is disposed between the discharge port 103 and the stepped structure. The gravity sensor 600 is used to weigh the seasoning storage tank 200 and the total weight of the seasonings in the seasoning storage tank 200.

[0042] In some embodiments, the gravity sensor 600 measures the mass of an object by detecting changes in the force of gravity acting on it. When the condiment flows out of the container, the total weight of the condiment storage tank 200 and the remaining condiment changes, and this change is detected and converted into an electrical signal. The controller 800 can accurately calculate the mass of the flowing condiment by processing and analyzing the electrical signal.

[0043] A switching mechanism is provided at the outlet end of the corresponding seasoning storage tank 200;

[0044] In some embodiments, the switching mechanism may be, for example, an electromagnetic valve, which precisely controls the flow of minute particulate matter and receives a control signal from the controller 800 to control the outflow of seasoning.

[0045] A controller 800 is located in the control room. The controller 800 is electrically connected to the gravity sensor 600 and the switching mechanism. The controller 800 is used to control the switching mechanism based on the preset weight of the seasoning and the total weight measured by the gravity sensor 600.

[0046] In the technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment, the controller controls the switching mechanism to add seasonings according to the corresponding preset seasoning weight. When the control mechanism opens the switching mechanism, the seasonings flow out from the outlet. When the control mechanism closes the switching mechanism, the seasonings stop flowing out. The gravity sensor provides the controller with the weight change of the seasoning storage tank so that the user can determine the amount to add, thereby effectively improving the flexibility of the user.

[0047] As an optional implementation, continue as follows Figure 6 As shown, it also includes:

[0048] A non-volatile memory is provided in the control room and is electrically connected to the controller 800. The non-volatile memory is used to store a preset seasoning weight so that the controller 800 can control the switching mechanism based on the preset seasoning weight and the total weight measured by the gravity sensor 600.

[0049] In some embodiments, the non-volatile memory can store and retrieve data, retaining the stored data even after the device is powered off. Therefore, a preset seasoning weight can be pre-set as needed. During use, the controller 800 reads the preset seasoning weight from the non-volatile memory and controls the switching mechanism based on the preset seasoning weight.

[0050] As an optional implementation, continue as follows Figure 6 As shown, it also includes:

[0051] An Internet of Things (IoT) module is installed in the control room and is electrically connected to the controller 800. The IoT module is used to transmit the preset weight of the seasonings corresponding to various seasonings and the total weight corresponding to each seasoning storage tank 200 via a network.

[0052] In some embodiments, the IoT module is a module for connecting to Wi-Fi, for example, using an ESP8266 chip, and transmitting data to the controller 800 via serial communication. The IoT module receives the data sent by the controller 800 and then sends the data to the cloud platform.

[0053] As an optional implementation, continue as follows Figure 6 As shown, the IoT module is used to send the preset seasoning weight and the total weight to the cloud platform via the network, so that the cloud platform can store and analyze the preset seasoning weight and the total weight.

[0054] In some embodiments, a cloud platform is a cloud computing-based service platform that provides powerful computing and storage capabilities, supporting the storage, processing, and analysis of big data. For example, a cloud platform can be the OneNet platform, communicating with IoT modules using the MQTT protocol. The IoT modules transmit data packets to this platform, which automatically parses the packets and extracts the corresponding attribute data.

[0055] As an optional implementation, continue as follows Figure 6 As shown, the cloud platform is used to send prompts or warnings to the user terminal based on the analysis results of the preset seasoning weight and the total weight.

[0056] In some embodiments, the terminal may be a mobile phone, which can receive information from the cloud platform, analyze and process the received information, display the remaining amount of each seasoning, issue a warning to remind the user to add seasoning and purchase more when the remaining amount is insufficient, or analyze the usage of various seasonings over a period of time and send prompts to the user.

[0057] As an optional implementation, continue as follows Figure 6 As shown, it also includes:

[0058] The display screen 400 is used to display the preset weight of various seasonings and the network status of the Internet of Things module.

[0059] In some embodiments, the display screen 400 may be an OLED screen, and the display screen 400 is mainly used to display information such as the setting of the seasoning dispensing amount or network connection.

[0060] As an optional implementation, continue as follows Figure 5 As shown, the top cover 101 also has a strip-shaped recess 105 that is isolated from the control room, and the display screen 400 cooperates with the strip-shaped recess 105 to fix the display screen 400.

[0061] As an optional implementation, continue as follows Figure 1-6 As shown, it also includes:

[0062] The human-machine interface includes multiple buttons 500, which are disposed on the outer surface of the control room. The multiple buttons include at least a first set of buttons 500 for setting the preset seasoning weight, a second set of buttons 500 for controlling the switching mechanisms corresponding to the multiple seasoning storage tanks 200, and a third set of buttons 500 for reading the preset seasoning weight.

[0063] In some embodiments, the multiple buttons 500 may be, for example, six buttons. These six buttons may have the following functions: Button 1 is used to increase the preset seasoning weight, for example, increasing it by 0.1 grams with a single press. It can also support a long-press mode to continuously increase the preset seasoning weight until the maximum capacity of the corresponding seasoning storage container 200 stops increasing and remains at its maximum. Alternatively, Button 1 can be a data selection key; when button 6 is pressed, this key is used to select data stored in the non-volatile memory. Button 2 is used to decrease the preset seasoning weight, decreasing it by 0.1 grams with a single press. It can also support a long-press mode to continuously decrease the preset seasoning weight until it reaches 0, at which point the value stops decreasing and remains at 0. Alternatively, Button 2 can also function as a data selection key; when button 6 is pressed, this key is used to select data stored in the non-volatile memory. Button 3 can, for example, correspond to the dispensing control of seasoning 1. A single press starts dispensing seasoning 1 until the set amount is reached, at which point it automatically shuts off. A double press stores the set amount of seasoning in non-volatile memory. Alternatively, button 3 can also support a long press mode, where a long press continuously dispenses seasoning 1. Button 4 can, for example, correspond to the dispensing control of seasoning 2. A single press starts dispensing seasoning 2 until the set amount is reached, at which point it automatically shuts off. A double press stores the set amount of seasoning in non-volatile memory. Alternatively, button 3 can also support a long press mode, where a long press continuously dispenses seasoning 2. Button 5 can, for example, correspond to the dispensing control of seasoning 3. A single press starts dispensing seasoning 3 until the set amount is reached, at which point it automatically shuts off. A double press stores the set amount of seasoning in non-volatile memory. Alternatively, button 5 can also support a long press mode, where a long press continuously dispenses seasoning 3. Button 6 could be a read button, where a single press reads data stored in non-volatile memory, and a double press deletes that data.

[0064] As an optional implementation, continue as follows Figure 6 As shown, it also includes:

[0065] A low-pass filter is installed in the control room and is electrically connected to the gravity sensor 600 and the controller 800. The low-pass filter is used to filter the data output by the gravity sensor 600 to obtain the total weight and transmit the total weight to the controller 800.

[0066] In some embodiments, the low-pass filter consists of a resistor R and a capacitor C, and its cutoff frequency is calculated using the formula f = 1 / 2πRC. When the input signal frequency is lower than the cutoff frequency, the capacitive reactance of the capacitor is large, the signal mainly passes through the resistor, and most of the signal voltage appears across the capacitor, resulting in an output signal that is essentially equal to the input signal. When the input signal frequency is higher than the cutoff frequency, the capacitive reactance of the capacitor decreases, more high-frequency signals are grounded through the capacitor, and the output signal amplitude decreases. A cutoff frequency of 2Hz is selected, corresponding to a resistor R of 7.96KΩ and a capacitor C of 10uf. The change in the weight of the seasoning in the seasoning can during the addition process is slow and represents a low-frequency signal. If the can vibrates (a high-frequency signal) during the addition process, the low-pass filter can filter out the high-frequency signal. Therefore, the signal input to the MCU is the signal indicating the change in the weight of the seasoning, achieving accurate measurement results.

[0067] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 5 As shown, the top cover plate 101 is provided with a plurality of first through holes 104, and the bottom sealing plate 102 is provided with a plurality of discharge ports 103, the plurality of discharge ports 103 corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of first through holes 104; the number of seasoning storage tanks is plurality, the plurality of seasoning storage tanks corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of first through holes 104;

[0068] A support plate 700 is also provided between the discharge port 103 and the gravity sensor 600. The support plate 700 has a second through hole 701 at a position corresponding to the discharge port 103. A limiting structure 702 is provided around the second through hole 701 on the support plate 700. The limiting structure 702 is used to cooperate with the discharge port 103.

[0069] As an optional implementation, the support plate 700 is provided with a first clearance notch corresponding to the position of the controller 800;

[0070] The gravity sensor 600 has a second clearance notch at the position corresponding to the controller 800.

[0071] As an optional implementation, continue as follows Figure 1-5 As shown, the first section of the seasoning storage tank has a seasoning filling opening;

[0072] The seasoning container also has a top cover 300, which engages with the seasoning filling openings of the plurality of seasoning storage containers 200.

[0073] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 4 As shown, the top cover 300 has multiple recessed structures, each of which mates with the seasoning filling opening of the corresponding seasoning storage tank 200.

[0074] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 5 As shown, the control bottom sealing plate 102 is also provided with a third through hole 106, which corresponds to the charging interface of the controller 800.

[0075] In the technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment, the amount of seasoning added can be controlled by a controller via a switching mechanism. Furthermore, the controller can add seasonings according to a preset weight set by the user, allowing for precise control of the added amount. Because the controller is equipped with buttons, the amount of seasoning added can be adjusted, providing flexible control over the amount added each time. The non-volatile memory stores the added amount of seasoning for easy retrieval later without needing to readjust it again. Simultaneously, the remaining seasoning in the can can be uploaded to the terminal via an internet connection, reminding the user to purchase more, and data analysis can be performed to analyze seasoning usage over a period of time.

[0076] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A flavoring can, characterized by, include: The base has a hollow control chamber, which has a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover has a first through hole, and the bottom cover has a hollow discharge port that penetrates the bottom cover, corresponding to the position of the first through hole. The diameter of the first through hole is larger than the diameter of the discharge port. A seasoning storage tank, wherein a stepped structure is provided near the outlet end of the seasoning storage tank so that the diameter of the first section of the seasoning storage tank is larger than the diameter of the second section; the first section of the seasoning storage tank is disposed in the first through hole and slides in fit with the first through hole, and the second section of the seasoning storage tank is disposed in the seasoning port and slides in fit with the discharge port; A gravity sensor is disposed between the discharge port and the stepped structure, and the gravity sensor is used to weigh the seasoning storage tank and the total weight of the seasonings in the seasoning storage tank. A switching mechanism is provided at the outlet end of the seasoning storage tank; A controller is located in the control room and is electrically connected to the gravity sensor and the switching mechanism.

2. The flavor cartridge of claim 1, wherein, Also includes: A non-volatile memory is provided in the control room and is electrically connected to the controller. The non-volatile memory is used to store a preset seasoning weight so that the controller can control the switching mechanism based on the preset seasoning weight and the total weight obtained by the gravity sensor.

3. The flavor cartridge of claim 2, wherein, Also includes: The display screen is used to display the weight of the preset seasoning; The top cover also has a strip-shaped recess that is isolated from the control room, and the display screen engages with the strip-shaped recess to secure the display screen.

4. The flavor cartridge of claim 2, wherein, Also includes: The human-machine interface includes multiple buttons, which are disposed on the outer surface of the control room. The multiple buttons include at least a first set of buttons for setting the preset weight of the seasoning, a second set of buttons for controlling the switching mechanism corresponding to the seasoning storage tank, and a third set of buttons for reading the preset weight of the seasoning.

5. The flavor cartridge of claim 1, wherein Also includes: A low-pass filter is installed in the control room and is electrically connected to the gravity sensor and the controller. The low-pass filter is used to filter the data output by the gravity sensor to obtain the total weight and transmit the total weight to the controller.

6. The seasoning jar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover plate is provided with a plurality of first through holes, and the bottom cover plate is provided with a plurality of discharge ports, the plurality of discharge ports corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of first through holes; the number of seasoning storage tanks is plurality of, the plurality of seasoning storage tanks corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of first through holes; A support plate is also provided between the discharge port and the gravity sensor. The support plate has a second through hole at a position corresponding to the discharge port. A limiting structure is provided around the second through hole on the support plate. The limiting structure is used to cooperate with the discharge port.

7. The flavor cartridge of claim 6, wherein, The support plate is provided with a first clearance notch corresponding to the position of the controller; The gravity sensor has a second clearance notch corresponding to the position of the controller.

8. The flavor cartridge of claim 6, wherein, The first section of the seasoning storage tank has a seasoning filling opening; The seasoning container also has a top cover that engages with the seasoning filling openings of the plurality of seasoning storage containers.

9. The flavor cartridge of claim 8, wherein, The top cover has multiple recessed structures, each of which mates with the seasoning filling opening of the corresponding seasoning storage tank.

10. The flavor cartridge of claim 1, wherein, The bottom sealing plate of the control room is also provided with a third through hole, which corresponds to the charging interface of the controller.

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