Integrated Temperature and Weight Measurement Device for Beverage Production
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage shops face the challenge of needing to separately measure and clean temperature and weight sensors for consistent coffee drink production, which is labor-intensive and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A measurement device that integrates a temperature sensor and weighing component, allowing simultaneous measurement of temperature and weight without additional preparation or cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate temperature sensor and weighing scale are used, then measurement functions are complete, but operation process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the temperature sensor and weighing scale into a single integrated device. The temperature sensor is positioned on the weighing platform so that both measurements (temperature and weight) can be taken simultaneously from the same object, eliminating the need for separate measurement devices and reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated measurement device performs multiple functions - both temperature measurement and weight measurement - through a single device. This multi-functionality allows the device to replace separate temperature probes and weighing scales, simplifying the operational process while maintaining complete measurement capabilities.
2Productivity
If separate temperature sensor and weighing scale are used, then measurement accuracy is maintained, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the temperature sensor and weighing scale into one device, the patent enables simultaneous measurement of both parameters. This eliminates the sequential process of measuring one parameter then the other, reducing total measurement time and improving productivity without sacrificing accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The temperature sensor is pre-positioned on the weighing platform in a location that allows it to contact the measured object simultaneously with the weight measurement. This preliminary positioning ensures that both measurements can begin at the same time, eliminating preparation time delays.
3Ease of operation
If separate temperature sensor and weighing scale are used, then measurement coverage is complete, but cleaning requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces the number of sensors by combining the temperature sensor and weighing scale into a single integrated device. Instead of having to clean and prepare separate temperature probes and weighing surfaces, the user only needs to clean one platform, simplifying the cleaning process and reducing maintenance requirements.
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
Simplifies routine processes by eliminating the need for separate temperature sensor preparation and cleaning, ensuring consistent quality in beverage production.
Implementation Method 1
The temperature sensor is disposed on the base or the platform... the temperature sensor is able to measure the temperature of the object being placed on the platform
Implementation Method 2
The weighing component is accommodated in the base... the weighing component is measuring the weight of the object
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AI summary
A measurement device (1, 1') includes a base (10, 10'), a platform (20, 20'), a temperature sensor (TS), and a weighing component (16). The platform is movably disposed on the base. The temperature sensor is disposed on the base or the platform. The weighing component is accommodated in the base. The platform has a weight-measuring area (WA) and a temperature-measuring area (TA) which is located within the weight-measuring area and corresponding to the temperature sensor.