Milk pot device and milk pot system comprising same

Abstract

A milk pot device (100) is provided. The milk pot device (100) may comprise: a main body (110); a water outlet (120) which is disposed in an upper front area of the main body (110) and which has a nozzle (121a) for water discharge in at least a partial area; and a holding part (130) which is disposed in a lower front area of the main body (110), and on which a milk bottle accommodating water discharged from the nozzle (121a) is held.

Description

Milk powder port device and milk powder port system including the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a milk powder port device and a milk powder port system including the same, and more specifically, to a milk powder port device and a milk powder port system including the same, which supports both a milk powder dispensing amount mode and a feeding amount mode for dispensing, thereby providing a user with a customized service according to various milk powder methods, automatically implementing the remaining milk powder dispensing amount when the milk powder dispensing is briefly interrupted and then resumed, and enabling the milk powder dispensing amount to be set and stored in multiple numbers for use, and which is configured to be connected to a user terminal for communication based on an application.

[0002] A pot is a product that is typically designed to boil water, and it is common for users to use such pot products when they want to consume food in a hot water state (e.g., cup ramen, coffee, etc.).

[0003] In order to feed formula milk to infants and toddlers, it is necessary to cool boiled water to a certain temperature and keep it warm, or to boil the water and then cool it quickly. Considering this need, milk pots designed for use by guardians when feeding formula milk to infants and toddlers have been developed and are being distributed recently.

[0004] However, the powdered milk pots developed and distributed to date have the inconvenience of having to start over from the beginning when the water dispensing is temporarily stopped due to unavoidable circumstances during dispensing and then resumed, and they do not provide a service that implements dispensing up to a certain amount based on the total weight of the powdered milk bottle rather than the amount of water dispensed, and there are limitations in that the amount of water dispensed or the boiling time for washing is set to only a default or can only be set to one value.

[0005] Accordingly, in order to solve the limitations and problems of such formula ports, a new type of formula port device and a formula port system including the same are needed in the art, especially in families raising infants and toddlers, which can provide users with customized related services according to various formula methods by supporting both a formula output mode and a feeding mode, automatically implements the remaining formula output when the formula output is paused and then resumed, enables multiple formula outputs to be set and stored for use, and is configured to be connected to a user terminal for communication based on an application.

[0006] The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a milk powder port device and a milk powder port system including the same, which can improve user convenience by remembering the remaining amount of milk to be dispensed and implementing milk to be dispensed for the remaining amount of milk when milk is briefly stopped during dispensing and then resumed within a certain period of time.

[0007] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a powdered milk port device and a powdered milk port system including the same, which can improve user convenience by providing a powdered milk amount mode and a feeding amount mode for the powdered milk and implementing a powdered milk amount according to a water mixing method specified in various types of powdered milk.

[0008] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a milk powder port device and a milk powder port system including the same, which can improve user convenience by allowing multiple settings and storage of the output amount and utilizing the output amount when necessary.

[0009] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a milk powder port device and a milk powder port system including the same, which improve user convenience by linking the milk powder port with a user terminal and an application-based system to enable real-time confirmation of the current status of the milk powder port and remote manipulation and operation.

[0010] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a milk powder port device and a milk powder port system including the same, which can improve user convenience by allowing multiple times for washing the milk powder port to be set and stored and the corresponding washing times to be utilized when necessary.

[0011] The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention for solving the above technical problem, a powdered milk port device may include a main body; a water outlet disposed in an upper front area of ​​the main body and having a nozzle for discharging water in at least a portion of the area; and a holder disposed in a lower front area of ​​the main body and on which a powdered milk bottle for receiving water discharged from the nozzle is placed.

[0013] Additionally, a scale configured to measure the weight of the formula bottle placed on the holder may be provided on the bottom surface of the holder.

[0014] In addition, the milk powder port device may further include a control unit configured to control the amount of water discharged through the nozzle.

[0015] In addition, the control unit may be configured to implement water discharge for the remaining water discharge amount when water discharge is stopped during discharge and resumed within a pre-determined time for a set discharge amount.

[0016] In addition, the water discharge through the nozzle is provided in a water discharge mode or a feeding mode, and in the case of the water discharge mode, the control unit controls the water discharge to stop when the water discharge amount reaches a set water discharge amount, and in the case of the feeding mode, the control unit controls the water discharge to stop when the total weight of the formula bottle measured by the scale reaches the set water discharge amount.

[0017] Additionally, the scale can be hinge-connected to one side of the bottom surface of the cradle.

[0018] Additionally, the pre-determined time may be user configurable.

[0019] In addition, a milk powder port system according to another embodiment of the present invention for solving the above technical problem may include the milk powder port device; and a user terminal communicatively coupled with the milk powder port device.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a milk powder port device and a milk powder port system including the same can improve user convenience by remembering the remaining amount of milk to be dispensed and implementing milk dispensing for the remaining amount of milk when milk dispensing is briefly interrupted and then resumed within a certain period of time.

[0021] In addition, according to the milk powder port device and the milk powder port system including the same according to one embodiment of the present invention, the milk powder port device provides a milk powder amount mode and a feeding amount mode for milk powder, thereby implementing the milk powder amount according to the water mixing method specified in various types of milk powder, thereby improving user convenience.

[0022] In addition, according to the milk powder port device and the milk powder port system including the same according to one embodiment of the present invention, user convenience can be improved by enabling multiple water discharge amounts to be set and stored and the corresponding water discharge amounts to be utilized when necessary.

[0023] In addition, according to the milk powder port device and the milk powder port system including the same according to one embodiment of the present invention, the milk powder port can be linked with a user terminal and an application-based system to enable the current status of the milk powder port to be checked in real time and to enable remote manipulation and operation, thereby improving user convenience.

[0024] In addition, according to the milk powder port device and the milk powder port system including the same according to one embodiment of the present invention, user convenience can be improved by enabling multiple times for washing the milk powder port to be set and stored and the corresponding washing times to be utilized when necessary.

[0025] In order to more fully understand the drawings cited in the detailed description of the present invention, a brief description of each drawing is provided.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a milk powder port device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a milk powder port system (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 is a partially enlarged view of a button portion (111) provided in a main body (110) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figures 4a to 4c each illustrate a partial enlarged view of a display (122), an operation unit (123), and a nozzle unit (121) provided in a water outlet (120) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 5a and FIG. 5b illustrate a perspective view and a bottom view, respectively, of a mounting portion (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 6a and FIG. 6b are exemplary diagrams for explaining various mode interfaces provided in a milk powder port device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. When assigning reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that identical components are assigned the same numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. In addition, when describing embodiments of the present invention, if a detailed description of a related known configuration or function is judged to hinder understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, although embodiments of the present invention will be described below, the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited thereto and may be modified and implemented in various ways by those skilled in the art.

[0033] Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only cases where it is "directly connected" but also cases where it is "indirectly connected" with another element in between. Throughout the specification, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, this does not mean that other components are excluded, but rather that other components may be included, unless specifically stated otherwise. In addition, when describing components of embodiments of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used. These terms are only intended to distinguish the components from other components, and the nature, order, or sequence of the components are not limited by the terms.

[0034]

[0035] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a milk powder port device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a powdered milk port device (100) supports both a discharge amount mode and a feeding amount mode for discharge, thereby providing a user with a customized service related to various powdered milk methods (for example, according to various powdered milk mixing methods stipulated according to the country where the powdered milk is manufactured), and when discharge is briefly interrupted and then resumed, the remaining discharge amount is remembered and the discharge amount is automatically implemented to be set and stored in multiple places for use, and is connected to a user terminal so as to be able to communicate with it based on an application, and is configured to be able to set and store a washing time for sterilization, etc. in multiple places for use, and a perspective view of such a powdered milk port device (100) is exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0037] As illustrated, the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention may be configured with a rectangular parallelepiped body (110) having a predetermined height and cross-sectional area, a water outlet (120) disposed in the upper front area of ​​the body (110), and a mounting portion (130) disposed in the lower front area of ​​the body (110). Although not illustrated in the drawing, a means for preventing slippage of the body (110), for example, a rubber pad or the like, may be additionally attached to at least a portion of the lower surface of the body (110), thereby further improving the support stability of the floor surface on which the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention is placed.

[0038] Other components such as a water tank (140, see FIG. 2) can be placed in the internal space of the main body (110), and water that has been boiled and kept warm at a predetermined temperature (preferably, a temperature suitable for consuming powdered milk) can be discharged through the water outlet (120), and the water discharged from the water outlet (120) can be stably received in a powdered milk bottle placed on a holder (130). The detailed components that constitute the powdered milk port device (100) according to the present invention will be described in more detail below.

[0039] FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a formula port system (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the formula port system (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be composed of a formula port device (100) and a user terminal (200). For reference, although FIG. 2 illustrates a single user terminal (200), this is merely an example for easy understanding of the present invention, and it will be apparent that a plurality of user terminals (200), including, for example, a user terminal (200) of a mother caring for an infant or toddler, a user terminal (200) of a father, a user terminal (200) of a grandparent, a user terminal (200) of a nanny, etc., may be communicatively coupled with the formula port device (100).

[0040] The milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention may be composed of a main body (110), a water outlet (120), a holding portion (130), a water tank (140), a heater (150), a cooling fan (160), a control portion (170), a storage portion (180), a communication portion (190), etc., as exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0041] For reference, the components (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190) of the milk powder port device (100) illustrated in FIG. 2 are merely exemplary components for explaining the operation, function, service, etc. of the milk powder port device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and therefore, it is clear that the milk powder port device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may additionally include other components (e.g., a power supply unit, a notification unit, a monitoring unit, etc.) other than the illustrated components (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190).

[0042] The main body (110) may define the basic body (or body) of the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention. As exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 1, the main body (110) according to the present invention may be provided in a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a predetermined height and a predetermined cross-sectional area, and by implementing the corner area in a curved shape, the aesthetic appeal of the product can be improved while effectively preventing user injury in the event of a collision.

[0043] In addition, although not explicitly shown in the drawing, a handle (or knob) may be additionally provided on at least a portion of the outer surface of the main body (110) according to the present invention, and the user may utilize the handle when the user needs to move the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention to another location, thereby further improving the user's convenience and ease of movement. However, such a handle may be arranged and configured so that it is hidden by a cover (not shown) or the like so that it is not visually visible to the outside during normal times, and is exposed and utilized only when necessary.

[0044] In Fig. 1, a water outlet (120) and a holder (130) attached to the outside of the main body (110), more specifically, to the front of the main body (110), are illustrated. However, a water tank (140), a heater (150), a cooling fan (160), a control unit (170), a storage unit (180), a communication unit (190), etc. may be provided on the inside of the main body (110), that is, the internal space of the main body (110). A main body cover (112) may be provided on the upper surface of the main body (110) for contact with the internal space. For example, when the water contained in the water tank (140) is insufficient and needs to be refilled, the user can open the main body cover (112), refill the water tank (140) to a sufficient amount, and then close the main body cover (112) again, thereby safely and easily implementing water refilling.

[0045] For reference, the main body cover (112) according to the present invention can be configured to have an opening and closing mechanism that opens when the user lightly presses the main body cover (112) downwards, and closes when the user lightly presses the main body cover (112) downwards again after opening, thereby improving user convenience by enabling opening and closing of the main body cover (112) with a relatively simple operation.

[0046] Alternatively, the opening and closing mechanism of the main body cover (112) according to the present invention may be implemented by first opening the main body cover (112) through a predetermined groove and then rotating the inner lid connected to the water tank (140) to open it.

[0047] In addition, a button portion (111) may be provided in at least a portion of the main body (110), more specifically, in a lower portion of the upper surface of the main body (110). Through the button portion (111) provided on the upper surface of the main body (110), a user can perform power control, water discharge mode control, operation mode control, value adjustment, etc. for the milk powder port device (100).

[0048] A partially enlarged view of a button portion (111) according to the present invention that enables such manipulation is exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 3. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the button portion (111) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be arranged in a lower region of the upper surface of the main body (110), and preferably, a plurality of buttons may be implemented in parallel in a region excluding the main body cover (112) among the upper surfaces of the main body (110), and the button portion (111) according to the present invention may be composed of a water discharge button (111a), a mode button (111b), a power button (111c), an arrow button (111d), etc.

[0049] The water discharge button (111a) can be used to switch and select a plurality of preset water discharge amounts, and to switch and select the water discharge mode. First, the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention is characterized in that it is configured to set and store a plurality of values ​​for the water discharge amount, which is the amount of water discharged, so that when a user discharges water for making milk powder, any one of the stored water discharge amounts is used. Such switching and selection for the plurality of preset water discharge amounts can be implemented by the water discharge button (111a).

[0050] For example, the number of preset multiple water discharge amounts may be three, and indicators corresponding to these three preset water discharge amounts may be implemented as three circular icons in the upper area of ​​the water discharge amount button (111a), and each time the water discharge amount icon placed in the lower area of ​​the water discharge amount button (111a) is touched (or clicked), the upper circular icons are switched and at the same time, the value of the corresponding preset water discharge amount may be displayed on the number display (122b; see FIG. 4a) provided in the water discharge port (120).

[0051] For reference, data on a plurality of preset water discharge amounts can be stored in a storage unit (180), etc., and if necessary, the data can be retrieved by a control unit (170) so that an amount of water corresponding to the water discharge amount requested by the user can be received from a water tank (140) to an object placed on a holding unit (130), such as a baby formula bottle.

[0052] For example, the three preset water discharge amounts may be 1: 40 mL, 2: 80 mL, and 3: 120 mL. If the user selects 1, 40 mL of water is discharged. If the user selects 1 and then adjusts the amount using the arrow button (111d), water may be discharged according to the final adjusted water discharge amount.

[0053] Here, by pressing the arrow button (111d) once, the water output amount can be adjusted in 1 mL units, and by pressing and holding the arrow button (111d), the water output amount can be adjusted in 10 mL units, and the value of the corresponding water output amount can be visually displayed on the number display (122b) along with the up and down adjustment of the arrow button (111d), and after setting, if there is no operation for a certain period of time, for example, 5 seconds, the number blinking stops and the setting can be completed with the corresponding value. For reference, the set water output amount can be implemented within the range of 30 to 300 mL, but this is merely an example for explaining the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these numbers and ranges.

[0054] Since the numerical values ​​of these multiple preset water output amounts are stored in the storage unit (180), etc., even if the power of the milk powder port device (100) is turned off and then on again, the stored values ​​are maintained, and these multiple water output amounts can be configured to be freely changed and stored by the user. For example, the user can adjust and store any multiple water output amounts desired by the user according to the user's infant / toddler childcare environment, such as No. 1: 40 mL, No. 2: 105 mL, No. 3: 240 mL, or No. 1: 55 mL, No. 2: 100 mL, No. 3: 220 mL, and use them later, thereby improving the convenience of the user using the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention.

[0055] Additionally, the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention is characterized in that it implements and provides both the milk output mode and the feeding mode as the milk output mode, and the switching between the milk output mode and the feeding mode can be implemented by long-pressing the milk output icon located in the lower area of ​​the milk output button (111a), for example, by long-pressing for about 2-3 seconds.

[0056] More specifically, the water discharge mode corresponds to a mode in which water discharge is stopped when the water discharge reaches the set water discharge amount from the moment water is discharged. More specifically, when the set water discharge amount is 100 mL, the water discharge mode corresponds to a mode in which 100 mL of water is discharged and the milk powder bottle is filled with 100 mL of water without regard to the weight of the milk powder previously contained in the milk powder bottle before the start of water discharge. That is, in the water discharge mode, the control unit (170) can control the water discharge to stop when the water discharge amount reaches the set water discharge amount.

[0057] In contrast, if the set water output is 100 mL, the feeding amount mode is a mode in which the weight of the formula bottle before the start of water output is measured and the total volume of the formula bottle is filled with water in consideration of this. For example, if the formula bottle contains 20 g of formula, the feeding amount mode adjusts the water output so that the total volume is 100 mL in consideration of the amount of formula. Here, the weight of the container such as the formula bottle can be preset to be deducted in advance (for example, offset) when the scale (131) measures the weight so that the weight of the container itself such as the formula bottle is not mixed up. That is, the feeding amount mode is a mode in which less water is output considering (or taking into consideration) the amount of formula contained in the formula bottle, and in this feeding amount mode, the control unit (170) can control the water output to be stopped when the total weight of the formula bottle measured by the scale (131) reaches the set water output.

[0058] For reference, users can use powdered milk manufactured in various countries, but the inventors of the present invention have confirmed that the method of mixing powdered milk and water is different in each country, and this causes some confusion and inconvenience when users feed powdered milk to their children. For example, in the case of manufacturing 100 mL of powdered milk, the instructions for powdered milk manufactured in a certain country are to mix 100 mL of water with the specified powdered milk and feed it to infants and toddlers, whereas the instructions for powdered milk manufactured in another country are to mix an appropriate amount of water with the specified powdered milk and feed it to infants and toddlers until the total amount is 100 mL. In order to accommodate all of these different powdered milk manufacturing instructions in each country, the powdered milk port device (100) according to the present invention can significantly improve user convenience by providing both a water discharge mode and a feeding amount mode as the water discharge mode.

[0059] For reference, the mutual mode switching between the output mode and the feeding mode can be implemented in various ways, for example, by long-pressing the output icon placed in the lower area of ​​the output button (111a), and this mode switching UI will be described in more detail in FIG. 6 below.

[0060] The mode button (111b) may be configured to switch and select the operation mode in which the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention operates. More specifically, the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention may provide a standby mode, a rapid mode, a quiet mode, a custom mode, and a cleaning mode as its operation modes, and switching between multiple modes may be performed by clicking a mode icon arranged in a lower area of ​​the mode button (111b). For reference, although the five modes of the standby mode, the rapid mode, the quiet mode, the custom mode, and the cleaning mode are described as the operation modes of the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention, this is merely an example for easy understanding of the present invention, and therefore, it will also be apparent that other additional operation modes may be implemented and included in the modes switched and selected through the mode button (111b).

[0061] In addition, by clicking the mode icon placed in the lower area of ​​the mode button (111b), the mode switching of standby->quiet->custom->washing can be sequentially implemented, and the order of each mode here is only an example for easy understanding of the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention, and it will also be clear that the order of mode switching can be implemented in different combinations / methods.

[0062] Standby mode may correspond to a state in which no mode is selected. In standby mode, all four mode icons located in the upper area of ​​the mode button (111b) may be disabled (i.e., light off) (e.g., see FIG. 6b).

[0063] The rapid mode can correspond to a mode that quickly cools and keeps warm after boiling water, and can be utilized in cases where infants and toddlers need to be fed formula relatively quickly. In the rapid mode, the 'rapid' icon among the four mode icons arranged in the upper area of ​​the mode button (111b) can be selectively activated (i.e., light on) (see, for example, FIG. 6b), and at this time, the temperature is displayed on the number display (122b) on the front of the water outlet (120), and the warming temperature (e.g., 40 degrees) (for reference, it can be set in the range of 25 to 90 degrees) can be adjusted using the arrow button (111d). For reference, in order to boil water in rapid mode, a heating operation of a heater (150) may be involved, in order to quickly cool the boiled water, a cooling operation of a cooling fan (160) may be involved, and in order to keep the water warm at a set temperature, a keeping warm operation by a keeping warm means (not shown) may also be involved.

[0064] The quiet mode may correspond to a mode in which water is naturally cooled and kept warm after boiling. In the quiet mode, the 'quiet' icon among the four mode icons arranged in the upper area of ​​the mode button (111b) may be selectively activated (i.e., light-on) (see, for example, FIG. 6b), and at this time, the temperature is displayed on the number display (122b) on the front of the water outlet (120), and the warming temperature (e.g., 40 degrees) (for reference, it can be set in the range of 25 to 90 degrees) can be adjusted using the arrow button (111d). For reference, in order to boil water in the quiet mode, the heating operation of the heater (150) may be accompanied, and in order to keep warm at the set temperature, the warming operation by the heat preservation means (not shown) may also be accompanied. However, since rapid cooling is not required, the cooling operation of the cooling fan (160) is not accompanied, which is different from the above-mentioned rapid mode.

[0065] The custom mode may correspond to a mode for directly utilizing water in a warm state. In the custom mode, the 'custom' icon among the four mode icons arranged in the upper area of ​​the mode button (111b) may be selectively activated (i.e., light-on) (see, for example, FIG. 6b), and at this time, the temperature is displayed on the numeric display (122b) on the front of the water outlet (120), and the warming temperature (e.g., 40 degrees) (for reference, it can be set in the range of 25 to 90 degrees) can be adjusted using the arrow button (111d).

[0066] Here, (i) if the current water temperature is higher than the set temperature, the water can be cooled using a cooling fan (160) and maintained at that temperature when the set temperature is reached, and (ii) if the current water temperature is lower than the set temperature, the water can be heated using a heater (150) and maintained at that temperature when the set temperature is reached.

[0067] The washing mode may correspond to a mode for washing the inside of the milk powder port device (100), particularly the water tank (140), by boiling water for a relatively long period of time. In the washing mode, the 'washing' icon among the four mode icons arranged in the upper area of ​​the mode button (111b) may be selectively activated (i.e., light-on) (see, for example, FIG. 6b), and at this time, the time is displayed on the number display (122b) on the front of the water outlet (120), and the washing time can be selected by utilizing the arrow button (111d).

[0068] Here, the washing time for boiling water through the washing mode is set and stored as multiple values ​​so that it can be utilized. For example, the washing time is preset as a value defined by the user, such as 1: 5 minutes, 2: 10 minutes, 3: 30 minutes, etc., and stored in the storage unit (180), so that when washing is required, the corresponding value can be retrieved and utilized by the control unit (170).

[0069] The washing time defined in this washing mode is the time for boiling the water stored in the water tank (140) to 100 degrees and then performing sterilization washing. For example, if a washing time of 30 minutes is selected, this corresponds to a mode in which the water in the water tank (140) is first boiled to 100 degrees and then boiled for an additional 30 minutes to perform sterilization washing. At this time, if the amount of water is insufficient due to long-term heating of the water or the inside is overheated beyond a preset level, the power may be controlled to automatically turn off with a user notification.

[0070] For reference, the water heated by the heater (150) provided in the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention and stored in a water tank (140) for insulation can be used not only as water that has undergone a separate purification process but also as general tap water. However, in the case of tap water, it is important to heat it for as long as possible in order to completely remove substances such as chlorine contained therein, and the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention can additionally provide guidance on the heating time of such a washing mode.

[0071] The power button (111c) can be used to turn the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention on / off. The milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention can be operated with commercial power (e.g., 220V, etc.). For example, when the power cord is connected to an outlet, only the power button (111c) is activated with a light on. At this time, when the user presses the power button (111c), all of the other buttons of the button unit (111), i.e., the water output button (111a), the mode button (111b), and the arrow button (111d) can be implemented to be activated with a light on.

[0072] For reference, the power of the milk powder port device (100) can be configured to turn on when the power button (111c) is pressed once, and to turn off when the power button (111c) is pressed and held for about 2-3 seconds.

[0073] The arrow button (111d) can be used to adjust the water output amount, etc. For example, if the user selects No. 1: 40 mL from among multiple preset water output amounts, the user can adjust the detailed water output amount by using the arrow button (111d). For example, if the arrow button (111d) is pressed once, the water output amount can be adjusted in units of 1 mL (for example, in the case of No. 1 40 mL water output amount, 39 mL -> 38 mL -> 37 mL… or 41 mL -> 42 mL -> 43 mL…, etc.), and if the arrow button (111d) is pressed continuously, the water output amount can be adjusted in units of 10 mL (for example, in the case of No. 1 40 mL water output amount, 30 mL -> 20 mL… or 50 mL -> 60 mL…, etc.).

[0074] In addition, the arrow button (111d) according to the present invention can also be utilized for value selection. For example, as described above, the water heating time for the washing mode can be set and stored multiple times, and the arrow button (111d) can be utilized to select the preset heating time. In addition, information regarding the corresponding heating time can be visually displayed through the numeric display (122b) along with the up and down operation of the arrow button (111d), thereby ensuring immediate recognition by the user.

[0075] The water outlet (120) can be positioned in the upper front area of ​​the main body (110), and can be formed in a substantially hexahedral shape. The front end corners thereof can be curved to improve the aesthetic appeal of the product while also preventing injury in the event of a collision. Through this water outlet (120), water stored in a water tank (140) inside the main body (110) can be discharged to the outside, i.e., into a formula bottle.

[0076] In addition, the protrusion width of the outlet (120) according to the present invention from the main body (110) can be implemented to be the same as or substantially the same as the protrusion width of the mounting portion (130) described below from the main body (110), thereby enabling more stable dispensing of water into the formula bottle mounted on the mounting portion (130). To enable such operation and effect, the outlet (120) according to the present invention can include a nozzle unit (121), a display (122), an operating portion (123), a lighting means (124), a lighting button (125), etc.

[0077] First, a partially enlarged view of the bottom surface of the water outlet (120) in which the nozzle unit (121) is provided is exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 4C. As illustrated, the nozzle unit (121) may be provided on the bottom surface of the water outlet (120) according to the present invention, and may be composed of a nozzle (121a) and a nozzle fastening plate (121b) for fastening the nozzle (121a). The nozzle (121a) may be configured to protrude from the nozzle fastening plate (121b) and be connected to a water tank (140) via a hose (not shown) or the like, so that water from the water tank (140) may be more stably received in a container such as a formula bottle placed on the holder (130), and the nozzle fastening plate (121b) may also be protruded and connected from the bottom surface of the water outlet (120), thereby improving the overall structural stability of the nozzle unit (121).

[0078] For reference, the nozzle attachment plate (121b) according to the present invention is characterized by being configured to be detachably attached to the attachment area on the bottom surface of the outlet (120), and accordingly, anyone can more easily detach and reattach the nozzle (121a) when cleaning the nozzle (121a) or when replacing the nozzle (121a) due to aging.

[0079] Additionally, a lighting means (124) and a lighting button (125) may be additionally provided on the bottom surface of the outlet (120). When using the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention in a relatively dark environment, the user can turn on the lighting means (124) through the lighting button (125), thereby allowing a predetermined amount of light output from the lighting means (124) to illuminate the area of ​​the holder (130) more brightly.

[0080] The display (122) may be arranged in the front area of ​​the outlet (120) according to the present invention, and a partial enlarged view of the display (122) is exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 4A. As illustrated, the display (122) according to the present invention may include an operating status icon (122a), a numeric display (122b), a temperature icon (122c), a water discharge amount icon (122d), and the like.

[0081] The operating status icon (122a) may be configured to display the current operating status of the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention. The upper icon of the operating status icon (122a) is an icon indicating that it is heating, and this icon may be activated (i.e., light-on) when water is being heated in the rapid mode / quiet mode / custom mode / cleaning mode. In addition, the middle icon of the operating status icon (122a) is an icon indicating that it is cooling, and this icon may be activated (i.e., light-on) when water is being cooled in the rapid mode / custom mode. In addition, the lower icon of the operating status icon (122a) is an icon indicating that it is keeping warm, and this icon may be activated (i.e., light-on) when the rapid mode / quiet mode / custom mode is completed and the water enters the keeping warm state.

[0082] The numeric display (122b) can be configured to display or display various numerical information related to the operation of the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention, in cooperation with or excluding the temperature icon (122c) and the water output icon (122d) arranged on the right side thereof.

[0083] More specifically, the numeric display (122b) may normally display the current water temperature and activate (i.e., light on) the temperature icon (122c) therewith (e.g., 47°C, etc.). In addition, when the user sets the temperature, the set temperature value may be displayed on the numeric display (122b) and the temperature icon (122c) may be activated (i.e., light on) therewith to display the unit thereof, and when the user sets the water dispensing amount, the set water dispensing amount value may be displayed on the numeric display (122b) and the water dispensing amount icon (122d) may be activated (i.e., light on) therewith to display the unit thereof (e.g., 100 mL, etc.). As the water dispensing progresses, the amount may be reflected in real time on the numeric display (122b), and if continuous water dispensing is performed, the numeric display (122b) may be turned off or a value of 0 mL may be displayed.

[0084] Additionally, when setting / selecting the heating time for the washing mode, the numeric display (122b) may display numbers such as 5, 10, 30, etc., and in this case, the temperature icon (122c) and the water output icon (122d) may be deactivated (i.e., light off).

[0085] The operating unit (123) may be provided on the upper surface of the water outlet (120) according to the present invention, and a partial enlarged view of the operating unit (123) is exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 4b. As illustrated, the operating unit (123) according to the present invention may be configured with a safety mode button (123a), a water outlet button (123b), a water shortage icon (123c), etc.

[0086] If the milk powder port device (100) is not operated for a preset period of time, for example, 5 minutes, it automatically switches to safety mode, in which case the safety mode button (123a) may be activated (i.e., the light may be turned on). The user may release the safety mode by pressing the safety mode button (123a) implemented in the shape of a lock.

[0087] For reference, safe mode corresponds to a mode in which all buttons except the power button (111c) and the safe mode button (123a) are disabled, in which case the operating mode is maintained, but the light, for example, the LED display, may be expressed at a relatively low value.

[0088] The water discharge button (123b) can be utilized to discharge a set amount of water or to discharge water without limitation. This water discharge button (123b) can be used in all modes / states except for the safety mode, and when the user presses the water discharge button (123b) once (i.e., one-touch discharge), water corresponding to the set amount of water can be discharged from the water tank (140) through the nozzle (121a), and here, the water discharge amount can be controlled by a valve or the like, and can be controlled more accurately and precisely by measuring the weight by a scale (131).

[0089] If the user presses the water discharge button (123b) for a long time, for example, 2 to 3 seconds (i.e., continuous water discharge), water stored in the water tank (140) can be continuously discharged through the nozzle (121a) regardless of the set water discharge amount, and this can continue until the user presses the water discharge button (123b) again (i.e., continuous water discharge can be stopped by pressing the water discharge button (123b) again).

[0090] Here, the milk powder port device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it implements and provides water dispensing for the remaining amount of water when water dispensing is temporarily stopped and then resumed. For example, if a user sets the amount of water to be dispensed at 100 mL and then temporarily stops the dispensing during the dispensing of 30 mL and then resumes it, the control unit (170) can implement the remaining 70 mL of water dispensing based on the amount of water dispensing measured by the scale (131) and a pre-determined time (e.g., 15 seconds, 30 seconds, etc.), thereby significantly improving the convenience of the user using the milk powder port device (100).

[0091] If it is assumed that the pre-determined time is set to 30 seconds, (i) if the user sets the water dispensing amount to 100 mL and then dispensing water, stops dispensing water during dispensing 40 mL, and then resumes dispensing water after 20 seconds, the control unit (170) controls to implement the remaining 60 mL of water dispensing, and (ii) if the user sets the water dispensing amount to 100 mL and then dispensing water, stops dispensing water during dispensing 40 mL, and then resumes dispensing water after 50 seconds, the dispensing and resumption are reset 30 seconds after the dispensing is stopped, so the control unit (170) can control to implement dispensing water again according to the set water dispensing amount of 100 mL, and at this time, a notification, sign, signal, etc. indicating that the resumption of dispensing has been reset can be provided to the user.

[0092] Conventional general milk powder ports can only implement continuous milk dispensing when implementing milk dispensing based on a set milk dispensing amount, and have the inconvenience of having to start over from the beginning when resuming milk dispensing after a temporary suspension, but the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention overcomes the problems and limitations of existing milk powder ports by implementing milk dispensing for the remaining milk dispensing amount when milk dispensing is temporarily suspended and resumed. Here, a pre-determined time such as 15 seconds or 30 seconds can be implemented so that a user can arbitrarily set it by using a setting button provided in the milk powder port device (100) or through a predetermined application, and information regarding the pre-determined time for determining the resumption of milk dispensing can be stored in a storage unit (180) or the like and utilized for milk dispensing control by the control unit (170), etc.

[0093] The water shortage icon (123c) may be configured to be activated when the amount of water stored in the water tank (140) is less than a preset amount. For example, the water shortage icon (123c) may be activated (i.e., light on) when the amount of water remaining is 500 mL or less, the water shortage icon (123c) may be implemented to blink (i.e., blink) when the amount of water further drops to 300 mL or less, and the water shortage icon (123c) may be deactivated (i.e., light off) when the amount of water remaining is 500 mL or more.

[0094] For reference, the values ​​such as 300 mL, 500 mL, etc. for determining whether the water shortage icon (123c) is activated and the display type are merely exemplary values ​​for easy understanding of the present invention, and it is also possible to establish a standard for water shortage by utilizing other values, and in addition to the visual display of the water shortage icon (123c) for notifying of water shortage, according to an additional embodiment of the present invention, an auditory notification, for example, sound feedback such as “ding-dong” or “beep,” may be additionally or alternatively provided to the user.

[0095] The mounting portion (130) can be placed in the lower front area of ​​the main body (110), and preferably can be detachably coupled to the main body (110), and a container for containing water, such as a baby formula bottle, can be mounted on its upper surface. A perspective view and a bottom view of the mounting portion (130) according to the present invention are respectively illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B.

[0096] As shown, the holder (130) according to the present invention has a rectangular parallelepiped case (132) as its main body, and a holder cover (133) can be coupled to the upper surface thereof in an openable manner. In order to more easily open and close the holder cover (133) (for example, to empty water filled in the case (132), etc.), an opening button (132a) can be provided on one side of the case (132). That is, when the user removes the holder cover (133) while pressing the opening button (132a), the holder cover (133) can be more easily uncoupled from the case (132). At this time, when the first hole (133a) formed in the holder cover (133) is held, the gripping of the holder cover (133) can be made easier.

[0097] The case (132) can be configured to receive water lost (i.e., spilled) by the user through the water withdrawal process by utilizing a predetermined space provided inside, and the holder cover (133) can be provided with a first hole (133a) in the center and a plurality of second rectangular holes (133b) to induce natural reception of water into the internal space of the case (132), and when the internal space of the case (132) is filled to a certain extent with water, the holder (130) can be detached from the main body (110), and after removing the water inside the case (132), the holder (130) can be reattached to the main body (110).

[0098] In addition, a scale (131) may be provided on the bottom surface of the holder (130), and more specifically, the scale (131) may be hinge-coupled to one side of the bottom surface of the holder (130). By arranging the scale (131) on the bottom surface of the holder (130), the problem of device failure due to water contained in the case (132) can be prevented, and in particular, by hinge-coupled the scale (131) and implementing it in a detachable manner with respect to the case (132), cleaning of the case (132) can be implemented more easily.

[0099] In addition, considering that water coming from the nozzle (121a) falls vertically and is received in a container such as a formula bottle placed on the upper surface of the holder (130), the center of the holder (130) and the position of the nozzle (121a) are implemented to be mutually matched, but often, when a user places the formula bottle on the holder (130) slightly off center and to one side, the center of the nozzle (121a) may not match, and thus the water transfer may not be implemented 100% accurately.

[0100] In this case, the control unit (170) according to an additional embodiment of the present invention may be additionally provided to notify the user of the position adjustment of the formula bottle based on the amount of water dispensed and the weight increase value of the formula bottle measured by the scale (131). For example, in response to the user's request to dispense 100 mL of water, if 50 mL of water is dispensed from the water tank (140) through the nozzle (121a), and the actual weight of the formula bottle increases by 40 g, it can be determined that 10 mL of water was not accommodated in the formula bottle but leaked out, and therefore the control unit (170) may temporarily stop the water dispensing, provide the user with a notification for adjusting the position of the formula bottle, and then control the user to adjust the formula bottle to the position so that the remaining 60 mL of water is dispensed.

[0101] The water tank (140) can be placed in the inner space of the main body (110), and can be connected to the nozzle (121a) through a hose (not shown), and can be made of, for example, stainless steel, and the amount of water discharged from the water tank (140) can be controlled through the operation control of a valve or the like. The water tank (140) can be provided in a size of about 1,500 mL, but this is only an example for easy understanding of the present invention, and it will be apparent that water tanks (140) having various sizes can be similarly applied to the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention.

[0102] The heater (150) may be configured to heat the water contained in the water tank (140) to a predetermined temperature, for example, 100°C or higher. In order to feed formula to infants and toddlers using the formula port device (100) according to the present invention, a process of boiling and sterilizing water at a high temperature is required, and the high-temperature heating of the water can be implemented by the heater (150).

[0103] For example, among the above-described operation modes of the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention, the heater (150) may be utilized in the rapid mode, quiet mode, and cleaning mode, and the heater (150) may be selectively utilized in the custom mode (i.e., when the current temperature is lower than the set temperature).

[0104] The cooling fan (160) may be configured to cool water heated by the heater (150) to a predetermined temperature. The cooling fan (160) may be utilized to adjust the temperature of the water to an appropriate temperature at which infants and young children can consume formula milk, for example, 35 to 40 degrees.

[0105] For example, among the above-described operation modes of the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention, the cooling fan (160) may be utilized in the rapid mode, and the cooling fan (160) may be selectively utilized in the customized mode (i.e., when the current temperature is higher than the set temperature).

[0106] The control unit (170) may be configured to comprehensively control the operation, function, etc. of the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention. For example, the control unit (170) may be configured to control the amount of water discharged through the nozzle (121a), may be configured to control the amount of water discharged in accordance with a selected mode among the amount of water discharge mode / milk feeding mode, may be configured to control the mode operation of the milk powder port device (100) according to the operation mode selected by the mode button (111b), may be configured to control the number display (122b) so that a value according to a user setting or a current value is displayed, may be configured to control the on / off of the lighting means (124), may control whether to activate the water shortage icon (123c) based on the amount of water remaining in the water tank (140), and may be configured to control the operation of the heater (150) and the cooling fan (160) according to the operation of the milk powder port device (100).

[0107] For reference, the control unit (170) may be implemented as a processor, a controller, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, etc., and may be implemented as a component such as a chip inside the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention and embedded in a board such as a PCB.

[0108] The storage unit (180) may be configured to store any data, information, etc. related to the operation, function, etc. of the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention. The storage unit (180) may be provided in the internal space of the milk powder port device (100) or may be separately mounted on the outside of the main body (110). For example, the storage unit (180) may store user information, infant information, numerical data regarding a plurality of preset water output amounts, numerical data regarding a plurality of preset heating times, mode information when the milk powder port device (100) is powered off, etc.

[0109] For reference, the storage unit (180) may be implemented as various types of storage devices capable of inputting and outputting information, such as a hard disk drive (HDD), a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), an electrically erasable and programmable read only memory (EEPROM), a flash memory, a compact flash (CF) card, a secure digital (SD) card, a smart media (SM) card, a multimedia (MMC) card, or a memory stick, as is known to those skilled in the art.

[0110] The communication unit (190) may be configured to communicate with a user terminal (200). The milk powder port device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be implemented as an IoT (Internet On Things) device, and the milk powder port device (100) implemented to enable IoT functions may be communicatively coupled to the user terminal (200) through the communication unit (190), and may be configured to enable mutual communication, for example, in the form of a predetermined application, for example, a type of milk powder port application.

[0111] Users, for example, mothers and fathers caring for infants and toddlers, can download and install a formula port application on a user terminal (200) from an online market, and implement application-based communication between the user terminal (200) and the formula port device (100) by entering a unique ID of the formula port device (100).

[0112] The current temperature value, water amount, operating status, etc. of the formula milk pot device (100) can be provided in real time through the formula milk pot application, and thus, the user can conveniently check the information through the application without having to directly look at the formula milk pot device (100). In addition, user convenience can be further enhanced by enabling the formula milk pot device (100) to be remotely operated or operated through the formula milk pot application. For example, by remotely operating the formula milk pot device (100) in rapid mode or quiet mode through the formula milk pot application shortly before arriving home to heat the water and then quickly cool or naturally cool it to maintain a warm state, an environment can be created in advance in which the baby can be fed formula milk immediately after arriving home.

[0113] Additionally, the amount and time of formula milk consumed by infants and toddlers can be automatically recorded in the formula milk port application based on the time and amount of milk discharged from the formula milk port device (100) through IoT-based communication without the user having to manually input the information. In addition, if there are multiple infants and toddlers, the formula milk port service can be provided so that formula milk records and management for each infant and toddler can be made possible by additionally inputting and utilizing a different ID (e.g., name, nickname, etc.) for each infant and toddler while using the formula milk port device (100) at home.

[0114] For reference, the communication unit (190) can communicate via LAN, WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet), RF (Radio Frequency) communication, Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth, infrared communication, etc. However, this is exemplary, and various wired and wireless communication technologies applicable in the relevant technical field can be used depending on the embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

[0115] In addition, although not shown in the drawing, the milk powder port device (100) according to an additional embodiment of the present invention may additionally be equipped with a camera (not shown). The camera (not shown) can capture images of people, animals (dogs, cats, etc.) near or approaching the milk powder port device (100) and identify the objects based on AI (artificial intelligence), and when the control unit (170) detects the presence of infants / children, animals, etc. near the milk powder port device (100), for example, when detecting the presence within a preset distance (for example, 1 meter, etc.), the control unit (170) can control to output a predetermined notification or control to provide a warning message, notification, etc. to the user terminal (200) through the milk powder port application.

[0116] When the power of the milk powder port device (100) is turned off, the possibility of danger is low, so according to another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (170) can detect the presence of infants / children, animals, etc. within a preset distance and control to output a warning message, notification, etc. when it confirms that a milk powder bottle, etc., which is currently being dispensed from the milk powder port device (100) or has completed dispensing, is placed on the dispenser (130).

[0117] The user terminal (200) may be configured to communicate with the milk powder port device (100) equipped with IoT functions through a predetermined application, for example, a milk powder port application. For example, the user terminal (200) may receive information on the current temperature value, water amount, operating status, etc. from the milk powder port device (100) in real time, and may also remotely operate and control the milk powder port device (100) using the milk powder port application. For reference, although only one user terminal (200) is illustrated in FIG. 2, as described above, multiple user terminals (200) may be communicatively coupled to the milk powder port device (100).

[0118] For reference, the user terminal (200) may also be referred to as a subscriber unit, a subscriber station, a mobile station, a mobile terminal, a remote station, a remote terminal, a mobile device, an access terminal, a terminal, a wireless communication device, a user agent, a user device, or user equipment (UE). The access terminal may be a cellular telephone, a cordless telephone, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) telephone, a wireless local loop (WLL) station, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a handheld device with wireless access capabilities, a computing device, or another processing device connected to a wireless modem.

[0119] FIG. 6a and FIG. 6b are exemplary diagrams for explaining various mode interfaces provided in a milk powder port device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0120] Fig. 6a illustrates an exemplary operation UI for the water dispensing mode implemented according to the present invention, i.e., the water dispensing amount mode and the feeding amount mode. The milk powder port device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention can be configured to set and store multiple values ​​for the water dispensing amount so that when a user dispenses water for making milk powder, any one of the stored water dispensing amounts can be used, and switching and selection of these preset water dispensing amounts can be implemented by the water dispensing amount button (111a).

[0121] For example, the number of preset multiple water discharge amounts may be three, and the indicators corresponding to these three preset water discharge amounts correspond to the three circular icons in the upper area of ​​the water discharge amount button (111a) illustrated in FIG. 6a, and whenever the water discharge amount icon arranged in the lower area of ​​the water discharge amount button (111a) is touched (or clicked), the upper circular icons are sequentially activated (i.e., light-on) so that the numerical values ​​(e.g., 40 mL, 80 mL, 120 mL, etc.) of the set water discharge amounts can be simultaneously displayed on the number display (122b). For reference, the example of FIG. 6a exemplarily illustrates a UI that implements water discharge with the first (number 1) water discharge amount among the three stored water discharge amounts.

[0122] In addition, as described above, the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention is configured to provide a discharge mode and a feeding mode, and switching between the discharge mode and the feeding mode can be implemented by pressing the discharge icon located in the lower area of ​​the discharge button (111a) for 2 to 3 seconds.

[0123] In Fig. 6a, a star icon is additionally shown to the left of the water output icon. As shown on the left side of Fig. 6a, the star icon not being activated indicates that the device is implementing water output in the water output mode, and as shown on the right side of Fig. 6a, the star icon being activated (i.e., light on) indicates that the device is implementing water output in the feeding mode.

[0124] In relation to the display method of such mode switching, it is also possible to implement the UI of the present formula port device (100) so that the text display of the output amount icon placed in the lower area of ​​the output amount button (111a) is changed to 'feeding amount' in the feeding amount mode, rather than the star icon as shown in Fig. 6a.

[0125] FIG. 6b illustrates an interface displayed on a mode button (111b) of a main body (110) according to an operating state of a milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention. A user can select any one of the operating modes of the milk powder port device (100) according to the present invention, i.e., standby mode, rapid mode, quiet mode, custom mode, and cleaning mode, and by clicking (or touching) a mode icon arranged in a lower area of ​​the mode button (111b), the mode switching can be sequentially implemented while simultaneously activating the corresponding mode icon (i.e., light on) (Note: in the standby mode, all the upper mode icons are inactive). As illustrated in FIG. 6b, the mode switching can be sequentially implemented in the order of standby-rapid-quiet-custom-clean, but this is merely an example for easy understanding of the present invention and is not limited to this order.

[0126] For reference, FIG. 6 illustrates a configuration in which the activation of an icon for mode indication, i.e., light ON, is displayed in white light, but this is merely an example for easy understanding of the present invention, and LED light output can also be implemented in various other colors, and for this purpose, an operation menu / interface that allows the user to select the color of the LED light output can be provided in the milk powder port device (100) or through a milk powder port application, etc.

[0127]

[0128] As described above, according to the milk powder port device and the milk powder port system including the same according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the milk powder is briefly stopped during dispensing and then resumed within a certain period of time, the remaining amount of milk powder is remembered and milk powder is dispensed for the remaining amount of milk powder, thereby improving user convenience.

[0129] In addition, according to the milk powder port device and the milk powder port system including the same according to one embodiment of the present invention, the milk powder port device provides a milk powder amount mode and a feeding amount mode for milk powder, thereby implementing the milk powder amount according to the water mixing method specified in various types of milk powder, thereby improving user convenience.

[0130] In addition, according to the milk powder port device and the milk powder port system including the same according to one embodiment of the present invention, user convenience can be improved by enabling multiple water discharge amounts to be set and stored and the corresponding water discharge amounts to be utilized when necessary.

[0131] In addition, according to the milk powder port device and the milk powder port system including the same according to one embodiment of the present invention, the milk powder port can be linked with a user terminal and an application-based system to enable the current status of the milk powder port to be checked in real time and to enable remote manipulation and operation, thereby improving user convenience.

[0132] In addition, according to the milk powder port device and the milk powder port system including the same according to one embodiment of the present invention, user convenience can be improved by enabling multiple times for washing the milk powder port to be set and stored and the corresponding washing times to be utilized when necessary.

[0133]

[0134] As described above, the best practice embodiments have been disclosed in the drawings and specifications. While specific terminology has been used herein, it is solely for the purpose of describing the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as defined in the claims. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

[0135] 100: Powdered milk port device 110: Main body

[0136] 111: Button section 111a: Water output button

[0137] 111b: Mode button 111c: Power button

[0138] 111d: Arrow button 112: Body cover

[0139] 120; outlet 121: nozzle unit

[0140] 121a: Nozzle 121b: Nozzle mounting plate

[0141] 122: Display 122a: Operating status icon

[0142] 122b: Numeric display 122c: Temperature icon

[0143] 122d: Output amount icon 123: Control panel

[0144] 123a: Safe Mode Button 123b: Exit Button

[0145] 123c: Temperature icon 124: Lighting means

[0146] 125: Light button 130: Stand

[0147] 131: Scale 132: Case

[0148] 132a: Open button 133: Cradle cover

[0149] 133a: 1st hole 133b: 2nd hole

[0150] 140: Water tank 150: Heater

[0151] 160: Cooling fan 170: Control unit

[0152] 180: Storage 190: Communication

[0153] 200: User terminal 1000: Milk powder port system

Claims

1. As a milk powder port device (100), Body (110); A water outlet (120) is arranged in the upper front area of ​​the main body (110) and has a nozzle (121a) for water discharge in at least a part of the area; and It is arranged in the lower front area of ​​the main body (110) and includes a holder (130) on which a milk powder bottle that receives water discharged from the nozzle (121a) is placed. Milk powder port device (100).

2. In paragraph 1, On the bottom of the above-mentioned stand (130), a scale (131) configured to measure the weight of the formula bottle placed on the above-mentioned stand (130) is provided. Milk powder port device (100).

3. In paragraph 2, Further comprising a control unit (170) configured to control the amount of water discharged through the nozzle (121a). Milk powder port device (100).

4. In paragraph 3, The above control unit (170) is configured to implement water discharge for the remaining water discharge amount when water discharge is stopped during discharge and resumed within a pre-determined time for the set discharge amount. Milk powder port device (100).

5. In paragraph 3, The water discharge through the above nozzle (121a) is provided in the discharge amount mode or the feeding amount mode, In the case of the above water discharge mode, the control unit (170) controls the water discharge to stop when the water discharge reaches the set water discharge amount. In the case of the above feeding amount mode, the control unit (170) controls the feeding to stop when the total weight of the formula bottle measured by the scale (131) reaches the set feeding amount. Milk powder port device (100).

6. In paragraph 2, The above scale (131) is hinge-connected to one side of the bottom surface of the above-mentioned stand (130). Milk powder port device (100).

7. In paragraph 4, The above pre-determined time is user configurable, Milk powder port device (100).

8. Milk powder port device (100) according to paragraph 1; and Including a user terminal (200) that is communicatively coupled with the above-mentioned milk powder port device (100), Milk powder port system (1000).

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