Monitoring device including a thermo-electronic system for detecting and controlling boiling liquids

Abstract

The invention relates to a monitoring device including a thermo-electronic system for detecting and controlling boiling liquids that is intended to monitor the different variables involved in the heating of liquid, in order to report the boiling point in advance, act on the liquid to delay the effect, and allow the user the peace of mind of turning off the heat source or removing the container from said heat source, and thus preventing the boiling liquid from causing problems due to spilling or overflowing. The device is designed to be compact, it is a stand-alone system since it has a built-in power source, it has an ergonomic design for easy handling, and it has a lateral adjustment system, which allows for easy fastening on the container on which it is arranged to control same.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A MONITORING DEVICE THAT INCORPORATES A THERMO-ELECRONIC SYSTEM FOR DETECTION AND CONTROL OF BOILING LIQUIDS

[0003] FIELD OF INVENTION

[0004] The present invention relates to the field of mechatronics, specifically to a device that integrates a set of mechanical elements that also incorporate an electronic system for controlling the boiling of liquids by means of sensors that may be thermal or infrared, to emit an alarm or trigger an action on the liquid to delay its boiling. This invention, in particular, has industrial applications in household appliances.

[0005] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Having carried out the search for background information before the Superintendency, taking as reference the International Patent Classification: H05B 6 / 06, no relevant background information was found that could be linked to the present invention and consequently I am permitted to make the request for which I invoke the protection of this new device with the inventive characteristics through the claims that I will attach later.

[0007] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] As a way of illustrating the present invention, a set of figures detailing the most important characteristics is attached, as an explanatory and non-limiting example as regards the invention, which are related as follows:

[0009] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0010] Figure 1: is an exploded view of the device with the infrared temperature sensor without contact with the boiling liquid.

[0011] Figure 2: is an exploded view of the device with the temperature sensor, using a thermostat in contact with the boiling liquid. Figure 3: schematic design of the electronic circuit, showing the infrared electronic connection diagrams.

[0012] Figure 4: Schematic design of the electronic circuit, showing the electronic connection diagrams per probe.

[0013] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Figure 1 is a device that is comprised of the housing (1) which is coupled to the housing (4) to contain a set of elements such as the fan (2) coupled to the motor (3) which is a rotating machine that moves the propeller at high speed, inside the housing is attached to the motor shaft the temperature sensor (5) is supported, which is the component that detects the temperature without contact and sends an electrical signal from it to the Micro Controlled Unit-MCU; which in turn is powered by the battery (6) as a power source for the device; this is fitted in the middle left region inside the device, held by means of the plastic cover (7) to the support (8) which is a metal piece with a hook held by means of screws (9) and (10), which is what holds the device in position and isolates it from the temperature of the container. Finally, the upper and lower housings (1) and (4) are joined by means of metal screws (11) and (12).

[0015] Inside the device housings, in the lower central region, there is a power module (13), which is an electronic integration component that allows the motor and the buzzer to be powered from a signal sent from the Micro Controlled Unit - MCU (14), which is an electronic board used for processing, monitoring and managing the different signals that intervene in the device and is located internally and below the left region of said device.

[0016] Axially, the left region of the device is fitted with: an anchor switch (15), which is an electromechanical component that facilitates the switching on and off of the entire system; a buzzer (16), which is an electroacoustic piece that produces a sound or buzz used as an alarm or warning; and centrally inserted is a resistor (17), which is an electronic piece used to limit the current that passes through the Bicolor LED diode (18), which is supported by the LED holder (19), which is a plastic piece that has the function of supporting the bicolor LED diode. Finally, the device is provided externally and internally by an anchoring system that comprises a semi-flexible spring (20) that in turn comprises a clamp (21) that allows it to be anchored to the edge of a container containing liquid in the boiling process for control.

[0017] The electromechanical device comprises the integration of all the mechanical, electrical and electronic components interconnected with each other so that by configuring the parameters and thermal and atmospheric conditions, the objective functions of controlling and monitoring the boiling liquid are achieved, which are detailed below:

[0018] OPERATING DETAILS

[0019] This device is based on a microcontrolled system (governed by an MCU or Micro Controller Unit) which, by means of different sensors, including temperature sensors (infrared), level sensors (ultrasonic), distance sensors, optical sensors, among others, is capable of predicting the moment in which the liquid reaches its maximum temperature, begins to boil and overflow, in order to anticipate that event and notify the user by means of different signals, so that said user can act and prevent the problem caused by a liquid spill, which can cause many inconveniences, some of them dangerous to health. It is designed to work in stages that differ according to the temperature of the liquid.

[0020] When turned on, it tests the different actuators, such as turning on the green and red lights, activating the beep, and starting the engine, to verify that everything is working correctly.

[0021] Then, temperature monitoring begins, in which we have five well-defined stages:

[0022] STAGE 1: When the temperature is below 70°C, the device only sends an audible signal approximately every 20 seconds, indicating that it is in operating mode. STAGE 2: When the temperature is between 70°C and 87°C, the device flashes green, indicating that it has reached the first temperature threshold but still has a good amount of time remaining.

[0023] STAGE 3: When the temperature is between 88°C and 95°C, a red light flashes indicating that it is close to boiling point.

[0024] STAGE 4: When the temperature is between 96°C and 99.5°C, an alarm is added to the flashing light.

[0025] STAGE 5: When the temperature is higher than 99.5°C, the red light and the beep are constant and indicate that the product is about to overflow. In addition, a motor is activated that sends pressurized air and delays the liquid spill time as much as possible.

[0026] Having described the present invention in its most relevant characteristics, the ownership and originality of the following claims are declared.

Claims

CLAIMS 1- A monitoring device that incorporates a thermo-electronic system for the detection and control of boiling liquids, characterized in that said device comprises an appliance that has inside, between 2 housings, a group of mechanical, electrical and electronic components, such as: a fan propeller, a motor, a temperature sensor, a battery, a power module, a microcontroller unit-UMC, an anchor switch, a buzzer, a resistor, a bicolor LED diode, an LED holder, an anchoring system and supports and screws that adjust all the components in a monolithic body. 2- A monitoring device that incorporates a thermo-electronic system for detection and control of boiling liquids, according to claim 1, characterized in that the device has as a temperature sensor an infrared ray electronic component, without contact with boiling liquid.

3. A monitoring device incorporating a thermo-electronic system for detecting and controlling boiling liquids, according to claim 1, characterized in that the device has as a temperature sensor a thermal electronic component or probe, which comes into contact with the boiling liquid. This is a variant of the same device that maintains the same unit of the invention. 4- A monitoring device that incorporates a thermo-electronic system for detection and control of boiling liquids, according to claim 1, characterized in that the device has the same electronic control system configured or programmed with the different thermal parameters required for the adjustment of temperature values either by non-contact component or by contact with boiling liquid. 5- A monitoring device that incorporates a thermo-electronic system for detection and control of boiling liquids, according to claim 1, characterized in that the device is programmed for its ideal operation, taking the following stages as references: STAGE 1: When the temperature is lower than 70°C, the device only sends a beep every 20 seconds approximately, to indicate that it is in working mode. STAGE 2: When the temperature is between 70°C and 87°C, a flashing green light will appear to indicate that the first temperature threshold has been reached but that there is still plenty of time left. STAGE 3: When the temperature is between 88°C and 95°C, a red light flashes indicating that it is close to boiling point. STAGE 4: When the temperature is between 96°C and 99.5°C, an alarm is added to the flashing light. STAGE 5: When the temperature is higher than 99.5°C, the red light and the beep are constant and indicate that the product is about to overflow. In addition, a motor is activated that sends pressurized air and delays the liquid spill time as much as possible. 6- A monitoring device that incorporates a thermo-electronic system for detection and control of boiling liquids, according to claim 1, characterized in that the device has a lateral anchoring system with the container used to control the boiling of the liquid.

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