Electrical appliance and method for controlling such an appliance

Abstract

The invention relates to a food preparation appliance comprising a control unit (19), wherein at least one functional member (OF) comprises an identification device (27) configured to store or represent an identifier (ID) of the functional member (OF); and wherein the electrical appliance (1) further comprises an acquisition device (29) associated with the control unit (19), wherein the control unit is arranged so as to collect the identifier (ID) of the functional member (OF) supplied by the acquisition device (29), to record a history of use of the functional member (OP) in conjunction with its identifier (ID), to determine at least one operating parameter according to the history of use of the functional member (OP), and to apply a command to an actuator for an operating sequence of the electrical appliance (1) according to the at least one operating parameter adapted to the history of use of the functional member (OF).

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] TITLE: Electrical apparatus and method for controlling such an apparatus

[0003] Scope of the invention

[0004] The invention relates to the field of electrical devices having mechanical elements such as motors or interchangeable accessories.

[0005] Previous Art

[0006] It is known to have an electrical device comprising constituent elements such as motors or interchangeable accessories having different functions such as working parts like blades.

[0007] For example, in the case of an electrical appliance used for food preparation, when following a recipe, the appliance is configured to guide the user through each step. The user then assembles the appropriate part for the desired step and activates the program.

[0008] An electrical appliance functions in the same way throughout its lifespan. However, its performance can deteriorate over time, particularly due to wear and tear on certain parts or accessories, or their replacement following repairs, for example. For instance, rotating blades in a blender can become damaged, and blending with the same settings (speed and duration, for example) will not produce the same result when the appliance is new or after a certain period of use, once the blades are worn.

[0009] The same types of problems can occur with other electrical appliances, such as vacuum cleaners, whose motors, fan blades, or brushes can wear out. Other examples include air purifiers, fans, coffee makers, hair dryers, clippers, and razors. For instance, the filters in an air purifier can become clogged.

[0010] Thus, depending on the state of wear or use of the constituent elements, it is possible that the defined control parameters may not allow a reproducible desired result to be achieved.

[0011] The present invention aims to resolve all or part of the drawbacks mentioned above.

[0012] Description of the invention

[0013] For this purpose, the present invention relates to an electrical apparatus comprising a set of functional components, the preparation apparatus comprising a control unit equipped with a processor and a storage memory, the control unit being configured to control the operation of an actuator, at least one of the functional components comprising an identification device configured to store or represent an identifier of the functional component;the electrical apparatus further comprising an acquisition device associated with the control unit and configured to cooperate with the identification device to collect the identifier of at least one functional component, the control unit being arranged to collect the identifier of at least one functional component provided by the acquisition device, to record a usage history of the at least functional component in connection with its identifier, to determine at least one operating parameter based on the usage history of the functional component and to apply an operating command to an actuator of the electrical apparatus based on at least one operating parameter adapted to the usage history of the functional component.;

[0014] Functional components include parts, accessories, or consumables involved in the operation of the electrical appliance, possibly on an optional basis. In particular, a functional component may be all or part of the actuator, including a motor, one or more working elements, all or part of a heating device, such as a heating element; or even a battery of the appliance.

[0015] The electrical device is able to identify the functional organs thanks to the acquisition device and the identification devices carried by the functional organs.

[0016] Thanks to these provisions, the operating mode of a device can be adapted according to its life history and in particular the history of use of the functional components involved in its operation in order to guarantee an improved result according to the condition and characteristics of these parts or accessories.

[0017] Thus, the quality of the device's operation is improved, by operating the device in a way that is appropriate to the type, characteristics, and history of certain parts or accessories.

[0018] User comfort is also improved by automatically adapting the product's operation to its history, preventing users from having to make manual adjustments to compensate for wear and tear on a part or accessory, for example.

[0019] Finally, the lifespan of the products is improved by adapting the product's operation according to the condition of its accessories and parts.

[0020] In one scenario, the identification device includes an electromagnetic communication component, such as a radio frequency component (e.g., NFC, RFID, or Bluetooth), and the acquisition device includes a reader configured to communicate using the same electromagnetic communication method. Alternatively, the identification device includes an optical marking, such as a QR code or barcode, and the acquisition device is configured to read the optical marking.

[0021] According to one possibility, the identification device includes a device performing identification by a value of variable physical quantities, for example an electrical physical quantity, such as capacitance or resistance, and the acquisition device includes a complementary device configured to determine the value of the corresponding physical quantity, for example in the case of an electrical quantity, a circuit configured to determine the corresponding resistance or capacitance, without contact or with an electrical connection.

[0022] According to another possibility, the identification device includes a device configured to establish a specific connection with the reader, such as an electrical connection on one or more conductive tracks, or a mechanical connection by one or more mechanical forms, and the acquisition device includes a complementary device configured to establish an electrical or mechanical connection enabling the determination of the identifier.

[0023] According to one possibility, the device includes a history component configured to store the usage history of a functional component linked to its identifier.

[0024] Depending on one possibility, the history component can use a local file or a database stored in the control unit's storage memory.

[0025] Depending on one possibility, usage history corresponds to the degradation or loss of performance of the functional component over time. Depending on another possibility, it may be useful to characterize storage time or usage time. The electrical device's design aims to compensate for this degradation by adapting its operating parameters.

[0026] Thus, the control unit is configured to assess the degradation of the functional organ, particularly over time, and apply an operating command to the actuator of the electrical device based on at least one operating parameter adapted to the usage history of the functional organ and thus adapted to the degradation or performance losses of the functional component.

[0027] Depending on the scenario, the usage history of a functional component may include all or some of the following: a date of first use and / or manufacture, a cumulative usage or operating time of the functional component, and / or a stress level of the functional component. Depending on the scenario, the usage history of a functional component may also include a usage or operating time of the functional component and / or a stress level of the functional component. Depending on the scenario, it may also take into account operating parameters used during the periods of operation of the functional component.

[0028] Alternatively, the control unit can record the date of first use of a functional component.

[0029] For example, if the functional component is an engine, the usage history may include all or part of the following: a date of first use and / or manufacture, a cumulative time of use, or a history of periods of use allowing a rate of stress to be determined.

[0030] Thus, the rate of excitation can correspond to a history of the motor current in relation to the time of use of the functional component.

[0031] According to another possibility, it is also possible to determine solicitation rate increments when using to update a recorded solicitation rate.

[0032] According to one possibility, the device includes an operating parameter adaptation component used by the control unit to adapt the operating parameters of at least one operating sequence of the actuator control based on said usage history of the functional component.

[0033] According to one possibility, the adaptation component is a file or a database stored in the storage memory of the control unit.

[0034] Depending on the possibility, database updates can be made during the life of the device, for example by downloading or synchronizing from a remote server, or during a maintenance or after-sales service operation.

[0035] Depending on one possibility, the adaptation component includes an interface for accessing a database located remotely on a remote server or on the user's portable terminal.

[0036] According to one possibility, the adaptation component is an algorithmic component, for example, a component resulting from the implementation of a learning algorithm.

[0037] According to one possibility, the operating parameters relate to the operating point of a motor, in particular the voltage and / or current setpoints of the motor's power supply.

[0038] According to one possibility, a functional component including an identification device is a motor, the motor's operating point being determined differently depending on the motor's usage history, in particular the motor's cumulative usage time.

[0039] According to one possibility, the operating parameters relate to a speed setpoint, and / or torque or a duration of use during an operating sequence. According to one possibility, a functional component including an identification device is a working component, in which the usage history associated with the working component includes information relating to the cumulative duration of use or a rate of stress on the working component, and in which the operating parameters are determined according to a cumulative duration of use or a cumulative rate of stress on the working component.

[0040] According to other examples, adapting the operating sequence involves lengthening or shortening the default duration of an operating sequence, increasing or decreasing a cooking temperature, or adapting the rotation speed of the working element or the tank based on usage history.

[0041] According to one possibility, the electrical appliance is a food preparation appliance. In particular, the food preparation appliance includes: a housing, a bowl configured to cooperate with the housing and arranged to receive food to be prepared, a working element configured to cooperate with the bowl and arranged to process the food received in the bowl, an actuator disposed in the housing and arranged to move the working element relative to the bowl or to move the bowl relative to the working element.

[0042] According to one possibility, the food preparation appliance includes a heating device arranged to heat the food received in the tank.

[0043] Depending on one possibility, the control unit is configured to control the operation of the heating device.

[0044] According to another possibility, the electrical device may be a vacuum cleaner comprising an actuator including a motor which drives a working element which may be a fan or a brush, the motor then being an auxiliary motor housed in the suction head.

[0045] According to another possibility, the electrical device may be an air purifier comprising an actuator including a motor which drives a working element which may be a fan or other air intake / exhaust element and which also includes one or more filters.

[0046] Depending on one possibility, the control unit is configured to take into account information relating to the type of functional organ which can be determined from the identifier, in order to determine the operating parameters.

[0047] Depending on the variant, the type of functional organ can be determined either directly if the identifier includes type information, or by accessing an additional database containing data matching an identifier to a type of functional organ.

[0048] In this case, the operating parameters can be adapted when replacing a functional component of the same or a different type. The invention also relates to a method for controlling an electrical device, comprising: a step of acquiring at least one identifier of a functional component of the electrical device by the acquisition device; a step of recording a usage history of the functional component in relation to its identifier; a step of determining at least one operating parameter based on the usage history of the functional component; and a step of applying an operating command to the electrical device based on the at least one operating parameter adapted to the usage history of the functional component.

[0049] The step of acquiring at least one identifier can be performed when the device is started or during its operation. This step can be repeated iteratively over time, allowing the collection of identifiers for one or more functional components of the electrical device.

[0050] During the recording stage, the control unit can record a usage history for the functional component using the history logging component. Recording can be performed individually for each identified functional component. The device then knows the usage time of each part or accessory, which may correspond, for example, to wear and tear.

[0051] Depending on one possibility, usage history corresponds to the degradation of the component or the loss of functional performance over time. Depending on another possibility, it may be useful to characterize storage time or usage time. The electrical device's design aims to compensate for this degradation by adapting its operating parameters.

[0052] Thus, the control unit is configured to assess the degradation of the functional organ, particularly over time, and apply an operating command to the actuator of the electrical device based on at least one operating parameter adapted to the usage history of the functional organ and thus adapted to the degradation or loss of performance of the functional component.

[0053] Depending on one possibility, the usage history of a functional organ includes all or part of the following: a date of first use and / or manufacture, a cumulative time of use or operation of the functional organ and / or a rate of stress on the functional organ.

[0054] During the operating parameter determination stage, the control unit can collect operating parameters tailored to each operating component based on its usage history. The control unit thus obtains a set of operating parameters forming an operating configuration.

[0055] Thanks to the collection of functional component identifiers during the acquisition stage, the device can also detect changes in functional components and identify new ones, and adapt the operating parameters to a new device using the operating parameter adaptation component during the determination stage. These features notably allow the device's control to be adapted when a working component changes.

[0056] According to one possibility, the process further includes an initialization step in which the control unit obtains an initial configuration of operating parameters.

[0057] For example, the control unit may have a database containing operating parameters dependent on the functional components necessary for its operation and their history.

[0058] In one scenario, during a repair, a functional component that impacts the operation of the electrical device may be replaced. For example, this could be an electric motor. The new motor installed in the repaired device may have different operating characteristics than the original electric motor. By collecting the identifier of this new motor, the control unit can determine, in conjunction with the adaptation component, new operating parameters to create a new, adapted operating configuration. For example, the operating parameters might include a different motor speed or different activation times.

[0059] The invention also relates to a computer program product comprising code instructions to carry out the steps of a process as defined above and configured to be executed by the control unit.

[0060] The various aspects defined above, which are not incompatible, can be combined.

[0061] Brief description of the figures

[0062] The invention will be better understood with the aid of the detailed description set forth below with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electrical device and a portable terminal; Figure 2 is an exploded view of a tank and a lid of the electrical device; Figure 3 is a schematic view summarizing the information exchange within the electrical device; Figure 4 details the steps of a method for controlling the electrical device. Description with reference to figures

[0063] In the detailed description that will follow of the figures defined above, the same elements or elements fulfilling identical functions may retain the same references in order to simplify the understanding of the invention.

[0064] As illustrated in Figure 1, an electrical appliance 1, which in this embodiment is a household appliance, and in particular a food preparation appliance, comprises a housing 3 and a bowl 5 configured to cooperate with the housing 3. In the embodiment shown, the electrical appliance 1 is a pressure cooking appliance. The electrical appliance is, for example, a food preparation appliance that performs mixing or blending.

[0065] The bowl 5 is designed to hold food to be prepared. This could be, for example, ingredients for a recipe prepared by the electrical appliance 1.

[0066] The electrical device 1 also includes a cover 7 configured to cooperate with the tank 5 and movable between an open position and a closed position in which the tank 5 is sealed against the external environment. The closed position is thus a pressurization position for the tank 5.

[0067] The lid 7 may include an ingredient dispenser 9 controlled by the electrical device 1 so as to pour at least one additional ingredient into the bowl 5 during the preparation of the recipe.

[0068] This at least one additional ingredient can be salt, oil, water, flour, or spices.

[0069] As illustrated in Figure 2, the electrical apparatus 1 includes a working element 11 configured to cooperate with the tank 5 and arranged to work the food or ingredients received in the tank 5. This working element 11 is removable and several working elements 11 can be provided to cooperate with the same electrical apparatus 1.

[0070] The electrical appliance 1 may include a lighting system 13 for the tank 5 configured to illuminate the interior of the tank 5 so that the user can clearly distinguish the ingredients contained in the tank 5. The lighting system 13 is attached to or provided in the tank 5 and / or the lid 7. The lighting system 13 includes at least one light-emitting diode and a device for modulating the light intensity and / or the color of the light.

[0071] The electrical apparatus 1 includes an actuator 15 disposed in the housing 3 and arranged to move the working element 11 relative to the tank 5, or the tank 5 relative to the working element 11. The actuator may, for example, include an electric motor 25, in particular a stirring motor, which may include a gearbox. The electrical apparatus 1 further includes a heating element 17 arranged to heat the food or ingredients received in the tank 5. This is, for example, a heating resistor. The electrical apparatus thus comprises a set of functional elements OF that participate in its operation. The functional elements may include, in particular, all or part of the actuator, and in particular the motor 25, the working element(s) 11, all or part of the heating element 17, such as the heating resistor; or even a battery of the apparatus.

[0072] The electrical device 1 includes a control unit 19 equipped with a processor 21 configured to control the operation of the actuator 15 and the heater 17.

[0073] The preparation device can be controlled by a user locally via their own human-machine interface or communication module 23, or remotely via a portable terminal 41, for example a mobile phone.

[0074] At least one of the functional components includes an identification device 27 configured to store or represent an ID identifier for the functional component. For example, the identifier may include information relating to the type of functional component and an identification number, which may, for example, correspond to a serial number.

[0075] The electrical device 1 further includes an acquisition device 29 configured to cooperate with the identification device 27 to collect the ID identifier of the functional organ OF, the acquisition device 29 being associated with the control unit 19.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the identification device 27 may include an electromagnetic communication component, such as a radio frequency component, for example NFC, RFID or Bluetooth, and the acquisition device includes a reader configured to communicate according to the same electromagnetic communication mode.

[0077] According to another embodiment, the identification device 27 includes an optical marking, such as a QR code or a barcode or some other type of optical device, and the acquisition device includes an optical reader configured to read the corresponding marking or to interact with the optical device.

[0078] According to another embodiment, the identification device 27 includes a device performing identification by a value of variable physical quantities, for example an electrical physical quantity, such as a capacitance or a resistance, and the acquisition device 29 includes a complementary device configured to determine the value of the corresponding physical quantity, for example in the case of an electrical quantity, a circuit configured to determine the corresponding resistance or capacitance, without contact or with an electrical connection.

[0079] According to another embodiment, the identification device 27 includes a device configured to establish a specific connection with the reader, such as an electrical connection on one or more conductive tracks, or a mechanical connection by one or more mechanical forms, and the acquisition device 29 includes a complementary device configured to establish an electrical or mechanical connection enabling the determination of the identifier.

[0080] The acquisition device 29 can be connected via a wired communication link 31 to the control unit or to a first local communication interface 33 of the control unit 19, for example a data bus, in particular a UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter), SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) or I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) bus. In one variant, wireless communication between the acquisition device 29 and the control unit can be used.

[0081] The electrical device 1 further includes a storage memory 32, which may in particular form part of the control unit 19

[0082] Control unit 19 is configured to perform a recording or history of the UH usage history of a functional organ OF in relation to its ID identifier.

[0083] To perform this history recording, the control unit 19 can use a history recording component 35. In particular, the component can use a local file or a database stored in the storage memory 32 of the control unit 19.

[0084] The control unit 19 is configured to update the usage history (UH) of a functional component (OF) linked to its ID. Specifically, the control unit can record the date of the first use of a functional component. The control unit can also record the cumulative operating time of the functional component (OF). It is also possible to include operating parameters used during the functional component's operation. For example, if the functional component (OF) is a motor (25), the usage history can include the following: a date of first use and / or manufacture, a cumulative operating time, or a history of the operating periods used to determine a load factor.

[0085] Thus, the rate of excitation can correspond to a history of the motor current in relation to the time of use of the functional component.

[0086] Alternatively, it is also possible to determine solicitation rate increments when using to update a recorded solicitation rate.

[0087] According to another possibility, the usage history makes it possible to assess the storage time of the device or its operating components.

[0088] The control unit 19 is configured to adapt at least one operating sequence SF of the actuator control and / or the heating device based on the aforementioned usage history UH of the functional element OF. To perform this adaptation, the control unit can use an adaptation component 37 for the operating parameters PF. This component may, in particular, include a database 37 and / or use an algorithmic component.

[0089] In particular, according to a first embodiment, the adaptation component includes an interface for accessing a remotely located database 39 and comprising operating parameters PF. According to the embodiment shown in Figure 3, the adaptation component 37 accesses the database located on a remote terminal or server 45 via a network communication interface 47, for example a Wi-Fi card.

[0090] According to another embodiment, the database 37 can be stored locally in the electrical device 1, for example in the storage memory 35.

[0091] According to yet another embodiment, the database 37 can be stored on a user's portable terminal 41.

[0092] According to the last two embodiments, database updates 37 can be carried out during the life of the device, for example by downloading or synchronizing from a remote server 45, or during a maintenance or after-sales service operation.

[0093] According to another possibility, control unit 19 uses, instead of a database of operating parameters, an algorithmic component that updates the device's operating parameters based on the history of parts and accessories. This algorithm could be implemented using artificial intelligence learning, for example.

[0094] The operating parameter adaptation component 37 is configured to provide operating parameter data PF which depends on the usage history UH of a functional organ OF.

[0095] According to a first example, the operating parameters PF can relate to the operating point of a motor, i.e. for example the voltage and current setpoints of the motor supply which can evolve according to the history of use of the motor, taking into account for example the cumulative time of use of the motor 25.

[0096] According to a second example, the PF operating parameters may relate to a speed setpoint, and / or torque or even a cutting time during an operating sequence, which may evolve according to a percentage of blade wear, linked for example to its cumulative usage time.

[0097] According to other examples, adapting the operating sequence involves lengthening or shortening the default duration of an operating sequence, increasing or decreasing a cooking temperature, or adapting the rotation speed of the working element or the tank based on usage history.

[0098] In yet another example, the operating parameters can allow for an adaptation of the control which makes it possible to take into account a long storage of the device or one of its functional components.

[0099] Thus, operating parameters can relate to the charging parameters of a functional component such as a battery, for example, a lithium battery. Based on the usage history, and in particular the manufacturing date and the date of first use, it is possible to estimate the battery's storage time. Other parameters can help identify a long storage time, such as measurements of the battery's condition. If the battery has been stored for an extended period, which can lead to capacity loss, functional parameters can be determined that may correspond to one or more charge and discharge cycles, for example, discharge into a controlled load, whether or not present in the electrical device, specifically until the battery reaches a cutoff voltage.These provisions allow for at least partial restoration of the battery's capacity before the device is used and for adapting the actuator's control. In this case, the actuator may be, or include, a battery management system (BMS) that controls the charging and discharging of the battery cells. Thus, the control unit can adapt the operating parameters by controlling the BMS to perform the charge / discharge cycles before the actuator is used nominally. Depending on the configuration, information about the operations to be performed can be communicated to the user via the human-machine interface.Alternatively, the operating parameters can be adapted to perform an initial slow charge stage, in the case of long storage times, before performing a charge stage at nominal capacity, or to control the actuator with less battery load during one or more control sequences. The operating parameter adaptation component 37 can also take into account information relating to the type of functional component OF, which can be determined from the ID identifier, either directly if the identifier includes type information, or by accessing an additional database containing data matching an identifier to a type of functional component.

[0100] In this case, the PF operating parameters can be adapted in the event of a replacement of an OF operating component.

[0101] As illustrated in Figure 4, a method for controlling an electrical device 1 includes an initialization step E0 in which the control unit obtains an initial configuration of the adaptive component 37 of the operating parameters. For example, in the case where the adaptive component 37 is a database, the control unit has a database containing operating parameters dependent on the functional elements OF necessary for its operation and their history.

[0102] Subsequently, when the device is started or during its operation, the control unit performs an acquisition step E1 of at least one ID identifier of a functional organ OF of the electrical device 1 by the acquisition device 29.

[0103] This step can be carried out iteratively over time, and allow the collection of ID identifiers of several functional organs OF of the electrical device 1.

[0104] In a second recording step E2 of a usage history UF of the functional component OF linked to its ID identifier, the control unit can record a usage history for the functional component OF using the history-keeping component 35. The recording can be performed individually for each identified functional component OF. The device then knows the usage time of each part or accessory, which may correspond, for example, to wear and tear.

[0105] The control unit 19 then performs a step E3 to determine operating parameters PF based on the operating history UF of the functional component. Specifically, the control unit uses the operating parameter adaptation component 37 to collect operating parameters tailored to each functional component based on its operating history. The control unit thus obtains a set of operating parameters PF forming an operating configuration.

[0106] The control unit can then perform a fourth application step E4 of a CMD command for an operating sequence of the electrical device according to the operating parameters PF or the operating configuration adapted to the usage history.

[0107] Thanks to the collection of the functional organ identifiers OF in the acquisition step E1, the device can also detect changes in functional organs and identify new functional organs OF, and adapt the operating parameters to a new organ by using the operating parameter adaptation component 37 in the determination step. These provisions make it possible in particular to adapt the control of the device during a change of working organ 11.

[0108] In one scenario, during a repair, a functional component OF that affects the operation of the electrical device 1 may be replaced. For example, this could be an electric motor 25. The new motor installed in the repaired device may have different operating characteristics than the original electric motor. By collecting the ID of this new motor 25, the control unit can determine, with the adaptation component 37, new operating parameters PF, forming a new, adapted operating configuration. In this example, this could be a different motor speed or different activation times.

[0109] This process can be repeated, from its initial step or from a subsequent step, depending, for example, on changes in the recipe, the use of the device by the user, a change of accessory or part, or a repair carried out on the device.

[0110] An embodiment in which the tank 5 is fixed relative to the housing 3 and the working element 11 is movable has been described above. Other embodiments can also be designed in which the working element 11 is fixed and the tank 5 is movable.

[0111] According to another embodiment not shown, the electrical device may be a vacuum cleaner comprising an actuator including a motor which drives a working element which may be a fan or a brush, the motor then being an auxiliary motor housed in the suction head.

[0112] According to one variant, the control unit takes into account, in addition to the history of the functional organs OF, the history of consumables, such as the grind in the case of an electric appliance such as a coffee machine, or the water in the case of a steam generator.

[0113] The proposed solution, through the use of identification technology, historical data recording and adaptation of operating parameters, makes it possible to obtain an ideal result throughout the product's entire lifespan.

[0114] Advantages of the invention include achieving consistent results throughout the appliance's lifespan, improving user comfort by automatically adjusting operating parameters based on the usage history of its components (parts or accessories), and extending the appliance's lifespan. For example, by using a longer mixing time or a higher rotation speed when using worn, and therefore less sharp, mixing blades, the user will not experience any variation in the mixing results over time and will need to replace their appliance less frequently.

[0115] As can be expected, the invention is not limited to the single form of execution described above by way of example, but on the contrary encompasses all variants of its realization.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Electrical apparatus (1) comprising a set of functional components (FC), the electrical apparatus comprising a control unit (19) having a processor (21) and a storage memory (32), the control unit (19) being configured to control the operation of an actuator (15), at least one of the functional components (FC) comprising an identification device (27) configured to store or represent an identifier (ID) of the functional component (FC);the electrical device (1) further comprising an acquisition device (29) associated with the control unit (19) and configured to cooperate with the identification device (27) to collect the identifier (ID) of at least one functional component (FC), the control unit being configured to collect the identifier (ID) of at least one functional component (FC) provided by the acquisition device (29), to record a usage history (UH) of at least one functional component (FC) in connection with its identifier (ID), to determine at least one operating parameter (PF) as a function of the usage history (UH) of the functional component (FC) and to apply an operating command (CMD) to the actuator (15) of the electrical device (1) as a function of at least one operating parameter (PF) adapted to the usage history (UH) of the functional component (FC).

2. Device according to claim 1, wherein the identification device (27) comprises an electromagnetic communication component, in particular a radio frequency component, for example in NFC, RFID or Bluetooth, and the acquisition device (29) comprises a reader configured to communicate according to the same electromagnetic communication mode.

3. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the identification device (27) comprises an optical marking, in particular a QR code or a barcode, and the acquisition device (29) is configured to read the optical marking.

4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a history component (35) configured to store the usage history (UH) of a functional component (OF) in connection with its identifier (ID).

5. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the usage history (UH) of a functional component (OF) includes a usage or operating time of the functional component (OF) and / or a stress rate of the functional component (OF).

6. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising an operating parameter (AP) adaptation component (37) used by the control unit (19) to adapt the operating parameters (AP) of at least one sequence of operation (SF) of the control (CMD) of the actuator according to said usage history (UH) of the functional component (OF).

7. Device according to claim 6, wherein the adaptation component is a file or database (37) stored in the storage memory of the control unit (19).

8. Device according to claim 6, wherein the adaptation component (37) includes an interface for accessing a database (39) located remotely on a remote server or on a user's portable terminal (41).

9. Device according to claim 6, wherein the adaptation component (37) is an algorithmic component, for example a component resulting from the implementation of a learning algorithm.

10. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the operating parameters (PF) relate to the operating point of a motor, in particular the voltage and / or current setpoints of the motor supply.

11. Apparatus according to the preceding claim, wherein a functional component (FC) comprising an identification device (27) is a motor (25), the operating point of the motor being determined differently depending on the usage history (UH) of the motor, in particular the cumulative usage time of the motor (25).

12. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the operating parameters (PF) relate to a speed setpoint, and / or torque or a duration of use during an operating sequence.

13. Food preparation apparatus according to the preceding claim, wherein a functional part (FP) comprising an identification device (27) is a working part (11), wherein the usage history (UH) associated with the working part (11) includes information relating to the cumulative usage time or rate of use of the working part (11), and wherein the operating parameters (OP) are determined as a function of a cumulative usage time or cumulative rate of use of the working part (11).

14. Food preparation apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (19) is configured to take into account information relating to the type of functional organ (FO) which can be determined from the identifier (ID), to determine the operating parameters (PF).

15. Method for controlling an electrical device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising: an acquisition step (E1) of at least one identifier (ID) of a functional element (OF) of the electrical device (1) by the acquisition device (29). a recording step (E2) of a usage history (UF) of the functional component (OF) linked to its identifier (ID), a determination step (E3) of at least one operating parameter (PF) based on the usage history (UF) of the functional component (OF), - an application step (E4) of a command (CMD) for the operation of the electrical device based on at least one operating parameter (PF) adapted to the usage history (UH) of the functional component (OF).

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