Universal Gas Valve Automation Module for Existing Ovens and Barbecues
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of universal automation solutions for existing gas-powered ovens and barbecues that can regulate gas supply and temperature control, limiting their functionality and adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A universal device with a variable gas intake valve driven by an electronic board, featuring a temperature probe and remote control capabilities via mobile devices or web applications, allowing for precise temperature regulation and cooking time management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a universal automation device is implemented for existing gas-powered ovens and barbecues, then temperature control precision and automation capability are improved, but device complexity and installation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The automation device is divided into separate functional modules: a control module with electronic board and temperature probe, and a valve module with gas control valve. These modules connect to the existing barbecue through standardized interfaces, allowing independent installation and maintenance of each component while achieving full automation functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed with universal adaptability to work with different models and types of gas-powered barbecues and ovens. The control module interfaces with various valve types (electromagnetic, electro-pneumatic, or motorized valves) and uses standardized connection methods that can be applied across multiple existing products, making the automation solution universally applicable.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a universal automation device is implemented for existing gas-powered ovens and barbecues, then functionality and adaptability are improved, but compatibility with existing units becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The device accommodates different valve types (electromagnetic, electro-pneumatic, or motorized valves) and connection standards by providing adjustable control parameters and multiple interface options. The electronic board can be configured to work with various valve response characteristics and timing requirements, ensuring reliable operation across different barbecue models.
Solution Approach 2:
The control module serves as an intermediary between the user interface and the existing barbecue valve system. It provides signal conditioning, protocol conversion, and adaptive control that bridges the gap between modern automation requirements and legacy barbecue hardware, ensuring reliable communication and control regardless of the specific barbecue model.
3Ease of operation
If remote control capabilities are added via mobile devices or web applications, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity and communication requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature probe continuously monitors the cooking chamber temperature and provides real-time feedback to the electronic board, which automatically adjusts the gas valve to maintain the desired temperature. This closed-loop control system enables precise temperature regulation without requiring constant user intervention, simplifying operation while using standard communication protocols between sensor and controller.
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 full automation of gas-powered ovens and barbecues, enhancing their functionality by providing universal adaptability, precise temperature control, and remote operation, improving cooking efficiency and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a temperature probe situated within the oven chamber
Implementation Method 2
a variable gas intake valve, that can be a variable electrovalve: by means of electric pulses, voltage variation; or a motorized valve
Implementation Method 3
gas-powered ovens, barbecues and devices
Data Source
AI summary
A universal device for the automation of gas-powered ovens, barbecues and devices is provided that includes a variable gas intake valve housed in a module of a valve having means for valve coupling to a gas inlet hose of the oven, barbecue or device. An electronic board housed in a module of control is linked to the valve and drives the opening of the gas flow by means of an output signal supplied by the gas intake valve. The electronic board is provided with a connection with at least a probe of room temperature located within the chamber of the oven, barbecue, or device. The module of control includes control means and a power supply.