System for preparing a cooking recipe
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Solution Overview
Problem
Integrated kitchen appliances with scale functions become complex, leading to simultaneous step interference, precision issues over time, and redundancy or unavailability due to scale malfunctions, as well as difficulties in using the scale with other appliances.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a separate measuring device with a sensor, a kitchen appliance, and a command/control terminal that communicate via Bluetooth, allowing independent operation and measurement validation without requiring the kitchen appliance to be repaired, enabling the use of existing devices and improving operational speed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the scale function is integrated into the kitchen appliance, then the measurement function is available within the appliance, but the device complexity increases and simultaneous independent operation of cooking and measurement steps is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the measurement function (scale) from the cooking function (kitchen appliance) into two independent devices. The scale and kitchen appliance communicate through a command terminal, allowing each device to operate independently while still being part of the same cooking workflow. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by providing measurement capability without integrating the scale into the kitchen appliance, thus avoiding increased device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the scale is integrated into the kitchen appliance, then the measurement function is available, but precision of measurements diverges over time requiring adjustment and unavailability of the entire appliance
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the scale from the kitchen appliance into independent devices, the system ensures that measurement precision issues affect only the scale, not the entire kitchen appliance. The scale can be adjusted, calibrated, or replaced independently without rendering the kitchen appliance unavailable, thus improving reliability while maintaining measurement function availability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the scale is integrated into the kitchen appliance, then the measurement function is available, but scale malfunctions cause unavailability of the entire kitchen appliance
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the measurement and cooking functions into separate devices (scale and kitchen appliance). When the scale malfunctions, only the measurement function is affected, and the scale can be serviced or replaced independently. The kitchen appliance remains fully available for cooking operations, thus maintaining productivity while still providing measurement functionality when the scale is operational.
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
Enables independent operation of measuring and cooking functions, reduces the need for complex assemblies, allows for faster recipe preparation, and prevents unnecessary appliance unavailability due to scale malfunctions, while utilizing existing devices for efficient communication and operation.
Implementation Method 1
a sensor arranged to perform a measurement of a physical quantity relating to said at least one ingredient
Data Source
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AI summary
A system (1) for preparing a cooking recipe comprising a plurality of ingredients, said preparation system (1) comprising a measuring appliance (5) comprising a sensor (13) and having a measuring location (14) configured to receive at least one ingredient from a list of ingredients, a first means (MC1) for communicating with a command and/or control terminal (7) adapted to transmit information relating to said measurement of a physical quantity (GP), a cooking appliance (3) comprising a vessel (11) capable of receiving the plurality of ingredients of the cooking recipe, a second means (MC2) for communicating with the command and/or control terminal (7) adapted to receive a command instruction (IC) originating from the command and/or control terminal (7) and preferably also adapted to transmit control information (ICT) intended for the command and/or control terminal (7), the command and/or control terminal (7) comprising a third communication means (MC3) of the same type adapted to simultaneously exchange information with, on the one hand, the measuring appliance (5) and, on the other hand, the cooking appliance (3).