Bluetooth Food Thermometer Assembly With Fall-Resisting Cushioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing food thermometers are prone to falling during use, which can cause damage to the internal parts and render the device unusable.
Innovation Solution
A Bluetooth food thermometer with a fall resisting component, comprising elastic members arranged between the temperature measuring component and the shell, to protect the device from damage during falls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the thermometer is held during cooking process, then temperature measurement can be performed, but the thermometer may fall and cause internal damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cushioning component (elastic member or spring) positioned between the temperature measuring component and the shell to provide shock absorption before damage can occur. This cushioning structure is pre-installed to mitigate the harmful effects of potential falls, allowing the thermometer to withstand impact forces and protect internal components from damage.
2Reliability
If the thermometer structure is made robust to prevent falling damage, then reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent places the cushioning component within the existing shell structure, nesting it between the temperature measuring component and the shell interior. This nested arrangement allows the shock absorption function to be integrated into the existing design without adding external bulk or significantly increasing structural complexity, maintaining a compact and simple overall device form.
3Reliability
If the thermometer is designed with secure holding features, then it prevents falling, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the shock absorption function from the user's hand-holding action and transfers it to an integrated cushioning component within the device. By taking out the protection function from external user control and embedding it in the device structure, the thermometer automatically provides protection during falls while maintaining normal ease of handling and operation without requiring user intervention.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The fall resisting component effectively absorbs shocks and reduces vibration, enhancing the safety and reliability of the food thermometer by preventing internal damage and facilitating easier assembly.
Implementation Method 1
a fall resisting component is arranged between the temperature measuring component and the shell; the fall resisting component is used to protect the temperature measuring component when falling
Implementation Method 2
a first end of the copper tube antenna is connected with the first circuit board through a fastener; and a second end of the copper tube antenna is electrically contacted with the shell
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a Bluetooth food thermometer and an assembly thereof, where the Bluetooth food thermometer includes a shell in which a temperature measuring component is movably arranged; a fall resisting component is arranged between the temperature measuring component and the shell; the temperature measuring component includes a copper tube antenna and a first circuit board; a first end of the copper tube antenna is connected with the first circuit board through a fastener; and a second end of the copper tube antenna is electrically contacted with the shell. In the present invention, the fall resisting component is arranged between the temperature measuring component and the shell, so that the food thermometer can protect the temperature measuring component from different directions when falling; and, during assembly, the fall resisting component can position the temperature measuring component for easy assembly.