Temperature control system for grill, main unit, and fan
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing grills with temperature monitoring systems face issues with messy wiring due to wired connections between thermometers and fans, and require labor-intensive manual adjustments for airflow or fuel levels.
Innovation Solution
A temperature control system for a grill that includes a main unit with a control module and a temperature measurement module, along with a wireless fan and a probe thermometer. The system detects air and food temperatures, adjusting fan power or state accordingly, and is wirelessly connected to a mobile terminal for convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wired connections are used between thermometers and fans for temperature regulation, then temperature control functionality is achieved, but wiring becomes messy and convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces wired mechanical connections with wireless communication technology. The thermometer and fan communicate temperature data and control signals wirelessly, eliminating physical wires and connectors while maintaining reliable temperature control functionality. This substitution resolves the contradiction by preserving the control functionality while dramatically improving ease of operation and eliminating messy wiring.
2Reliability
If manual adjustments are made for airflow or fuel levels in fuel-based grills, then combustion control is achieved, but user effort increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automated control system where the fan automatically adjusts airflow based on temperature sensor feedback without requiring manual intervention. The system self-regulates combustion by continuously monitoring temperature and adjusting fan speed accordingly, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust airflow or fuel levels. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining reliable combustion control while significantly reducing user effort and increasing productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a feedback control mechanism where temperature sensors continuously monitor the grill's temperature and transmit data to the control system. The system processes this feedback information and automatically adjusts fan operation to maintain optimal combustion conditions. This closed-loop feedback system ensures reliable combustion control while eliminating manual adjustments, thereby reducing user effort and improving productivity.
3Ease of operation
If wireless communication is implemented between main unit and fan, then convenience and ease of operation improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex wired mechanical connection systems with wireless communication modules. By integrating wireless transmitters and receivers into the main unit and fan, the system achieves convenient wireless operation while actually reducing overall complexity compared to wired systems with connectors, shielding, and physical wiring. The wireless substitution simplifies the physical architecture while adding electronic communication capabilities that are manageable through integrated circuit design.
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 system enables real-time temperature monitoring and intelligent fan control, improving temperature accuracy and reducing user effort, while providing a convenient wireless connection for mobile monitoring.
Implementation Method 1
a temperature sensor arranged on the outer side of the first housing. The other end of the first temperature sensor is arranged on the outer side of the first housing to detect the air ambient temperature of the grill
Implementation Method 2
The fan is positioned corresponding to the intake port of the grill to adjust the intake volume for controlling fuel combustion
Implementation Method 3
The control module is configured to control the power of the fan or its on/off state based on the first temperature signal
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AI summary
A temperature control system for a grill, including a main unit and a fan. The main unit is configured to be mounted on the grill, and the fan is positioned corresponding to the intake port of the grill to adjust the intake volume for controlling fuel combustion. The main unit and the fan are in communication. The main unit includes a control module and a temperature measurement module. The temperature measurement module is used to detect the air ambient temperature of the grill and transmit a first temperature signal to the control module. The control module is configured to control the power of the fan or its on/off state based on the first temperature signal.