KR102353138B1 - Food processing machine and its interface display control method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for controlling a food processor and its interface display. The food processor has two or more different types of cups: a base 10 provided with an appliance type detecting element configured to identify the type of cups, the appliance type detecting element transmitting a corresponding appliance type signal according to the type of cup disposed thereon comprising: and a control unit configured to receive an instrument type signal for invoking a corresponding control program and displaying a corresponding control interface on the touch panel 11, the control interfaces being respectively displayed under irradiation of different wavelengths of light. include The present invention solves the problem of low functional integration of food processors of the prior art.

Description

Food processing machine and its interface display control method

The present invention relates to the technical field of small household appliances, and more particularly to a method for controlling a food processor and its interface display.

With the development of science and technology, more and more types of food processing machines exist. Food processors may be classified into general food processors, ordinary soymilk makers, raw soymilk makers, wall-breaking food processors and other types of food processors according to their functions. However, food processors may also be classified according to the types of cups into food processors with cooling cups and food processors with heating cups.

Currently, since food processors of different cups or functions are provided with different preset procedures and have touch panels with limited area, the touch panels of different food processors are printed with function options and control options corresponding to those functions. do. Consequently, these food processors are sold separately.

In other words, the functions are too simple and the functional integration is too low for the food processor, which makes it difficult to meet the diverse needs of users.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a method for controlling a food processor and its interface display, in order to solve the problem of low functional integration of the food processor of the prior art.

In order to achieve the above object, in one aspect, the present invention provides

- two or more different types of cups;

- a base provided with an instrument type detecting element configured to identify the type of cups, the instrument type detecting element transmitting a corresponding instrument type signal according to the type of cup disposed thereon; and

providing a food processor comprising - a control unit configured to receive an appliance type signal to call a corresponding control program and display a corresponding control interface on the touch panel, the control interfaces are respectively displayed under irradiation of different wavelengths of light do.

The instrument type detection element may include a detection circuit having a detection terminal, and the cup may include an instrument marking structure coordinated with the detection terminal. After the interaction between the instrument marking structure and the detection terminal, electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed to generate an instrument type signal, and the control unit receives the instrument type signal to call a corresponding control program.

The detection terminals are:

- trigger switch - the marking structure is a trigger element that triggers the trigger switch to send a corresponding instrument type signal, and the control unit receives the instrument type signal to call the corresponding control program; and/or

- a sensor switch, the marking structure is a sensing element, the sensor switch sensing the sensing element to send a corresponding instrument type signal, and the control unit receiving the instrument type signal to call a corresponding control program; and/or

- wiring pins - the marking structure is an electrical component, and the electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed to generate an instrument type signal after the electrical component is connected to the wiring pins.

In one embodiment, the trigger switch is a push-type trigger switch and the trigger element is a bump structure provided on the cup. when the cup is placed on the base; The trigger switch is pressed by the bump structure to switch the operation state of the detection circuit, and the control unit calls the corresponding control program according to the operation state of the detection circuit.

In another embodiment, the sensor switch is a magnetic switch and the sensing element is a magnetic device. when the cup is placed on the base; The magnetic device pulls the magnetic switch to switch the operation state of the detection circuit, and the control unit calls a corresponding control program according to the operation state of the detection circuit.

In another embodiment, the electrical component is a thermistor. when the cup is placed on the base; The thermistor is connected to the detection circuit by wiring pins, the electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed depending on different resistance values of the thermistor, and the control unit calls a corresponding control program.

There may be two wiring pins, each a high level pin and a ground pin, and the electrical component is a coupler. When the coupler has two connection pins both connected to two wiring pins of the detection circuit, the control unit receives a low level signal to call one control program. When the coupler is connected only to the high level pin, the control unit receives the high level signal to call another control program.

In one embodiment, one of the cups is not provided with an instrument marking structure. The control unit initially calls the control program by default. When the cup without the instrument marking structure is placed on the base, the electrical parameters of the detection circuit do not change and the control unit calls the default control program. When the cup having the instrument marking structure is placed on the base, the electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed to generate an instrument type signal, which calls a corresponding control program.

The cups may include two or three of a cooling cup with a mixing cutter, a heating cup with a mixing cutter and heater, and a raw material milling cup with an extruder.

The touch panel may be provided on the base and may include a display area and a plurality of touch keys. The display area may include a number of display positions in which corresponding touch keys are all or partially provided. The display markers may be provided at each display position, and the at least two display markers may be provided overlapping or partially overlapping or adjacent to the at least one display position. Different display markers in the same display position may be displayed respectively under irradiation of different wavelengths of light. Food processors include:

- a light source module configured to illuminate the touch panel - the light source module is provided on the base, and by sensing light of a corresponding wavelength, allows one display marker of the same display position to be displayed simultaneously and for all or some of the display positions can selectively emit light of different wavelengths to enable the display markers to simultaneously generate a color, the control unit is connected to the light source module to adjust the light wavelength of the light source module, and the control program is configured to display the currently displayed display comprising control logic corresponding to the marker, and the touch keys coupled to the control unit; and

and an execution element provided on the cup or base, when the corresponding touch key is triggered, the control mode under the current control interface is executed to perform the corresponding cooking operation.

Executable elements are:

a grinding element provided in the cup and connected to the control unit, wherein when a corresponding touch key is triggered, the grinding time and/or grinding speed of the grinding element is controlled by a control program called for performing a corresponding cooking operation; and/or

- a heating element provided on the base and connected to the control unit - when a corresponding touch key is triggered - the heating time and/or heating force of the heating element is controlled by the control program called for performing the corresponding cooking operation - ; and/or

- a vacuum-pumping assembly provided on the cup and connected to the control unit - when a corresponding touch key is triggered, the vacuum-pumping operation of the vacuum-pumping assembly is controlled by the called control program; and/or

- a spill-proof assembly provided on the cup lid or cup and connected to the control unit - when a corresponding touch key is triggered, the spill-proof operation of the spill-proof assembly is controlled by the called control program; and/or

It may comprise an alarm device connected to the control unit, when the corresponding touch key is triggered, the alarm operation of the alarm device is controlled by the called control program.

The grinding element may include a mixing cutter and an extrusion mill.

The display area is connected to the control unit and includes the grinding time and/or grinding speed of the grinding element; and/or heating time and/or heating power of the heating element; and/or pump-down time and/or vacuum degree of the vacuum-pumping assembly; and/or a display screen capable of displaying the alarm of the alarm device may be provided.

The control unit may comprise two or more interface control modules each having different control programs. When different interface control modules are called, the light wavelengths of the light source module are different.

Each display position can be coated with two display markers. The light source module may selectively display the light of the first wavelength and the light of the second wavelength to respectively display two display markers to correspondingly display the at least two control interfaces.

The at least two control interfaces may include two or three of a cooling cup mode interface, a heating cup mode interface, and a raw material milling cup mode interface, and the light wavelength of the light source module is corresponding to the cooling cup mode interface, the heating cup Adjust according to the instrument type signal to display the mode interface and the raw material milling cup mode interface.

The cooling cup mode interface may include some function options and some control options, and the cooling cup icon is turned on under the cooling cup mode interface.

Some feature options may include one or more of "Soft Fruit", "Hard Fruit", "Fruit Shake", "Fruit and Vegetable Puree", "Milkshake", "Washing", "Mixing" and "Vacuum" and , some control options may include one or more of "start", "cancel", "+" and "-".

The heating cup mode interface may include some function options and some control options, and the heating cup icon is turned on under the heating cup mode interface.

Some feature options include one or more of "Coarse Grain Paste", "Soy Milk", "Corn Juice", "Pure", "Mill", "Wash", "Mix" and "Wet Heat" , and some control options include one or more of "Start", "Cancel", "+" and "-".

In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for controlling an interface display of a food processor, wherein the food processor is the food processor described above, the method for controlling the interface display comprises determining a type of cup disposed on a base. step; and calling the matched control program according to the type of cup and displaying a corresponding control interface.

After the cup is placed on the base, interaction between the detection circuit and the instrument marking structure on the cup may cause electrical parameters of the detection circuit to be changed to determine the type of cup.

There may be at least two control programs. The at least two control programs may include a cooling cup mode program, a heating cup mode program and a raw material milling cup mode program, and the light wavelength of the light source module is corresponding to the cooling cup mode program, the heating cup mode program and the raw material milling cup. Adjusted according to the instrument type signal to display the mode program.

After the cooling cup mode program is called, a method for controlling an interface display includes: determining a cooling-cup operation program of an execution element according to a triggered function option; and determining an operating state of the execution element according to the triggered control option.

The function options may include one or more of "soft fruit", "hard fruit", "fruit shake", "fruit and vegetable puree", "milk shake", "washing", "mixing" and "vacuum", Control options may include one or more of “start”, “cancel”, “+” and “-”.

After the heating cup mode program is called, a method for controlling an interface display includes: determining a heating-cup operation program of an execution element according to a triggered function option; and determining an operating state of the execution element according to the triggered control option.

The operating state of the execution element may include one or more of a start operation, a stop operation, an operation time adjustment, and a power output adjustment.

The function options may include one or more of "Grain Paste", "Soymilk", "Corn Juice", "Pure", "Wheat", "Wash", "Mix" and "Wet Heat", and the control options are Includes one or more of "start", "cancel", "+" and "-".

By adopting the technical solution of the present invention, an instrument type detection element configured to identify the type of cups is provided on the base to transmit a corresponding instrument type signal according to the type of cup disposed thereon; The control unit receives the instrument type signal to call the corresponding control program and display the corresponding control interface on the touch panel, and the control interfaces are respectively displayed under irradiation of light of different wavelengths.

Thus, the food processor can call the corresponding action program depending on the type of cup, so that the base can cooperate with different cups to achieve various actions. In addition, the food processor breaks through the area limitation of the touch panel and adjusts the control interfaces depending on the type of cup to ensure that various functions of the food processor are reliably achieved.

That is, the food processor of the present invention has the advantage of one machine for multiple purposes and high functional integration.

The accompanying drawings, which form a part of this application, are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention. Exemplary embodiments of the invention and the description of the invention herein are not intended to unduly limit the invention, but merely explain the invention.
1 shows a structural diagram of a food processor having a cooling cup in one embodiment of the present invention.
2 shows a structural diagram of a food processor having a heating cup in another embodiment of the present invention.
3 shows a structural diagram of a food processing machine having a raw material milling cup in another embodiment of the present invention.
4 shows a schematic diagram illustrating the internal configuration of FIG. 3 .
5 shows a schematic diagram of a display situation of the display panel of the present invention under irradiation of blue light.
6 shows a schematic diagram of a display situation of the display panel of the present invention under irradiation of orange light.
Fig. 7 shows a schematic diagram of a display situation of the display panel of Fig. 1;
Fig. 8 shows a schematic diagram of a display situation of the display panel of Fig. 2;
Fig. 9 shows a schematic diagram of a positional relationship between two display markers in one display position of a display panel in one embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 10 shows a schematic diagram of a positional relationship between two display markers in one display position of a display panel in another embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 11 shows a schematic diagram of the connections between components of the food processor of FIG. 1 ;
12 shows a functional diagram of an instrument type detection element in one embodiment of the present invention.
13 shows a functional diagram of an instrument type detection element in another embodiment of the present invention;
14 shows a functional diagram of an instrument type detection element in another embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a food processor in an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a food processor in another embodiment of the present invention.

It should be noted that embodiments of the present application and features of embodiments may be combined with each other provided there is no conflict. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of embodiments.

It should be noted that all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, unless otherwise specified herein.

In the present invention, unless stated otherwise to the contrary, terms used herein for directional relationships and movement, such as "top and bottom or top and bottom", generally refer to the relationship and movement of components in the orientation illustrated in the drawings. or orientation of the components themselves in longitudinal, vertical or weight directions. Similarly, for ease of description and understanding, the terms “inside and outside” as used herein refer to inside and outside with respect to the profiles of the components themselves, although the above-mentioned terms are intended to limit the invention. doesn't happen

An object of the present invention is to provide a method for controlling a food processor and its interface display, in order to solve the problem of low functional integration of the food processor of the prior art.

1-10 , the food processor includes a base 10 , a control unit and two or more different types of cups. An instrument type detection element configured to identify the type of cups is provided on the base 10 and transmits a corresponding instrument type signal according to the type of cup disposed thereon. The control unit receives the instrument type signal to call the corresponding control program and displays the corresponding control interface on the touch panel 11, the control interfaces are respectively displayed under irradiation of different wavelengths of light.

Thus, the food processor can call the corresponding action program depending on the type of cup, so that the base 10 can cooperate with different cups to achieve various actions. In addition, the food processor breaks through the area limitation of the touch panel and adjusts the control interfaces depending on the type of cup to ensure that various functions of the food processor are reliably achieved. A touch panel with such a structure can enlarge the function menu by two or three times or even multiple times in the limited display area. Besides, the operation is simple and the interactive experience is very good.

That is, the food processor of the present invention has the advantage of one machine for multiple purposes and high functional integration.

According to the present invention, the cups are formed by using two or three of a cooling cup 20 with a mixing cutter, a heating cup 30 with a mixing cutter and heater, and a raw milling cup 40 with an extruder 50 . include Cooling cup 20 and heating cup 30 may be wall-breaking cups. In other words, the user only needs to purchase a set of products to adapt to different processing requirements by replacing different types of cups, and the control interface can be switched manually or automatically by replacing different cups. That is, the different operating requirements of many cups are met by using a small number of touch keys 12 on the same touch panel.

According to the present invention, the instrument type detection element comprises a detection circuit having a detection terminal, and the cup includes an instrument marking structure coordinated with the detection terminal; After the interaction between the instrument marking structure and the detection terminal, electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed to generate an instrument type signal, and the control unit receives the instrument type signal to call a corresponding control program. The type of cup may be detected by the detection circuitry to invoke the corresponding control program to display the corresponding control interface. Therefore, the type of cup is automatically determined by the detection circuit, so that the degree of automation of the food processing machine can be improved to meet the needs of users of different ages. When the user changes the cup, the corresponding control program will also be changed in a timely manner, thus reducing the difficulty in operating the food processor and improving the operational reliability and convenience of the food processor. Of course, this can be implemented manually by means of an additional changeover switch.

11 , the food processor also includes a power circuit such that AC power is supplied to the control unit so that the control unit supplies electric power to the electrical appliances to ensure the normal operation of each component of the food processor. do. AC power is the mains electrical input which is converted to DC 5V by the power circuit and supplied to the control unit for operation. When the control unit is energized, the control circuit detects the type of cup by means of the cup detection circuit (or manual setting), and displays the interface corresponding to the cup, calls the corresponding program, and then the heating cup or cooling cup Controls the display portion to execute subsequent operations of

Optionally, the control unit is an MCU control system.

According to different detection principles, there are mainly three detection modes as follows.

The first mode refers to a trigger type detection mode.

The detection terminal includes a trigger switch, the marking structure is a trigger element, and after the trigger switch is triggered by the trigger element, the trigger switch sends a corresponding instrument type signal, and the control unit sends the instrument to call the corresponding control program. Receive a type signal. Such a detection mode has a good fool-proof effect, is not easy to trigger accidentally, and is not easy to fail.

Specifically, the trigger switch is a push-type trigger switch, and the trigger element is a bump structure provided on the cup. when the cup is placed on the base 10; The trigger switch is pressed by the bump structure to switch the operation state of the detection circuit, and the control unit calls the corresponding control program according to the operation state of the detection circuit. The type of cup is identified by mechanical pressing, which is characterized by easy operation and few errors.

The second mode refers to a sensor type detection mode.

The detection terminal includes a sensor switch, and the marking structure is a sensing element. After the sensor switch senses the sensing element, the sensor switch sends a corresponding instrument type signal, and the control unit receives the instrument type signal to call the corresponding control program. Such a detection mode has the feature of being easy to operate and simple. Since the user only needs to place the cup on the base 10 without other actions, the sensor switch automatically senses the sensing element to achieve automatic matching and calling of programs.

Specifically, the sensor switch is a magnetic switch, and the sensing element is a magnetic device. when the cup is placed on the base 10; The magnetic device pulls the magnetic switch to switch the operation state of the detection circuit, and the control unit calls a corresponding control program according to the operation state of the detection circuit.

14 , the sensor switch is a reed switch. A reed switch is provided on the base 10 . No magnets are mounted on the heating cup 30 , but the magnets are mounted on the bottom of the cooling cup 20 . The high and low levels of the P1 pin of the control unit are determined by a detection circuit and thus determine which type of cup is placed on the base 10 .

When the cup is a heating cup 30, there is no magnet, the reed switch is not pulled into the heating cup and the P1 pin of the control unit is at a high level. When the cup is a cooling cup 20, the magnet on the cup is close to the reed switch, the reed switch is closed, and the P1 pin of the control unit is at the low level. It is easy for the user to detect, observe and operate by determining which type of cup is placed by the P1 pin of the control unit and displaying the type of cup by the display screen 60 .

When classified by the functions of the cups, the cups can be classified into a regular cup (which may be a cooling cup or a heating cup) with a mixing cutter and a raw milling cup 40 with an extrusion grinder 50 . At this time, if the cup is a food processing cup, the magnet is not mounted on the food processing cup, the reed switch is not attracted to the cup, and the P1 pin of the control unit is at a high level. When the cup is the raw material milling cup 40, the magnet on the cup is close to the reed switch, the reed switch is closed, and the P1 pin of the control unit is at the low level. Similarly, which type of cup is placed is determined by determining the level of the P1 pin and displayed via the display screen 60 .

The third mode refers to an electrical parameter change type detection mode.

The detection terminal includes wiring pins, and the marking structure is an electrical component. Electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed to generate an instrument type signal after the electrical component is connected to the wiring pins. A change in electrical parameters here may be a change in current parameters or a change in high and low levels.

In such a detection mode, two specific embodiments that may be implemented are also specifically described as below.

Example I

12 , when the electrical component is a thermistor and the cup is placed on the base 10 ; The thermistor is connected to the detection circuit by wiring pins, the electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed depending on different resistance values of the thermistor, and the control unit calls a corresponding control program.

Specifically, the thermistor can be mounted on one cup and no thermistor is mounted on the other cup. For example, when the cups are the cooling cup 20 and the heating cup 30 , the NTC thermistor is mounted on the heating cup 30 rather than on the cooling cup 20 . When energized, the control unit detects the different AD conversion values through AD conversion to distinguish the cooling cup 20 from the heating cup 30 , and through the display screen 60 which type of cup is placed. Display.

In addition, thermistors of different resistances may also be provided on different cups. The general food processing cup and raw material milling cup 40 are taken as examples. Two thermistors with different resistances are mounted on a common food processing cup and a raw material milling cup 40 respectively. When energized, the control unit detects different AD conversion values through AD conversion to distinguish the normal food processing cup from the raw material milling cup 40 and displays which type of cup is placed through the display screen 60 Display.

Example II

As shown in Fig. 13, there are two wiring pins, each a high level pin and a ground pin, and the electrical component is a coupler. When the coupler has two connection pins that are both connected to two wiring pins of the detection circuit, the control unit receives a low level signal to call one control program. When the coupler is connected only to the high level pin, the control unit receives the high level signal to call another control program.

In other words, one pin of the coupler of one of the cups is grounded while the same pin of the other cup is suspended in the air, and the levels of the pins of the control unit go through the following circuit to determine which type of cup is placed. is decided

When the cup is a heating cup 30 , the P1 pin of the control unit is at a high level. When the cup is a cooling cup 20 , the P1 pin of the control unit is at a low level. Which type of cup is placed is determined by the P1 pin of the control unit and displayed via the display screen 60 .

When the cup is a normal food processing cup, the P1 pin of the control unit is at high level. When the cup is the raw milling cup 40, the P1 pin of the control unit is at the low level. Which type of cup is placed is determined by the P1 pin of the control unit and displayed by the display screen 60 .

From the foregoing, when a food processor having the above structure is used, the method for controlling the interface display includes the following steps: determining the type of cup placed on the base 10, matching according to the type of cup calling the controlled control program and displaying a corresponding control interface. Specifically, after the cup is placed on the base 10 , the interaction between the detection circuit and the instrument marking structure on the cup may cause electrical parameters of the detection circuit to be changed to determine the type of cup.

In addition to the above-mentioned method for invoking the control program after detection, as shown in FIG. 15 , one of the cups is not provided with an instrument marking structure. The control unit initially calls the control program by default. When the cup without the instrument marking structure is placed on the base 10, the electrical parameters of the detection circuit are not changed and the control unit calls the default control program; When the cup with the instrument marking structure is placed on the base 10 , the electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed to generate an instrument type signal for invoking a corresponding control program. Thus, when energized, some control program normally used will be on standby. If the cup body placed above is not replaced, the current default control program will be executed.

According to the present invention, the touch panel 11 is provided on the base 10 and includes a display area and a plurality of touch keys 12, the display area corresponding to a plurality of touch keys 12 provided all or in part a display position 111 of Display markers 112 are provided at each display position 111 , and at least two display markers 112 are provided overlapping or partially overlapping or adjacent to at least one display position 111 , the same display At position 111 the different display markers 112 are respectively displayed under irradiation of different wavelengths of light. See Figure 16 for specific processes.

In addition, the food processor further includes a light source module configured to illuminate the execution element and the touch panel 11 . The light source module is provided on the base 10 and by sensing light of a corresponding wavelength, one display marker 112 of the same display position 111 can be displayed simultaneously and all or some of the display positions 111 . It may selectively emit light of different wavelengths to cause the display markers 112 of the display to generate color at the same time. The control unit is connected to the light source module for adjusting the light wavelength of the light source module, the control program includes control logic corresponding to the currently displayed display marker 112 and the touch keys 12 are connected to the control unit . The execution element is provided on the cup or base 10, and when the corresponding touch key 12 is triggered, the control mode under the current control interface is executed to perform the corresponding cooking operation.

It should be noted that the term “generating color” is referred to herein to mean “displaying color”. That is, when the light source module does not emit light, the display markers 112 are invisible to the naked eye. The display markers 112 are visible to the naked eye only when the display markers 112 are illuminated by light of a corresponding wavelength.

Optionally, the display marker 112 is formed by processing a photosensitive media material or a filter media material or a chromophore material. For a photosensitive medium, a corresponding light is irradiated onto the medium to trigger the medium to generate color, thus displaying a pattern. For a filter medium, due to different wavelengths of light, two or more optical materials are used in the same position and due to the filter principle, different wavelengths of the light source cause different content to produce color. For chromophore materials, the optical material is a coating material containing different chromophores, so that the material is combined with a transparent material to allow only certain wavelengths of light to pass through. Optionally, display markers 112 include display words and/or display patterns.

It should be noted that the touch keys 12 do not necessarily correspond to all of the display positions 111 .

Similarly, not all of the display positions 111 necessarily include more than one touch key 12 . As a result, it is possible that a portion of the display positions 111 does not develop color over the same period of time.

7 and 8 , two display markers 112 are coated at each display position 111 . The light source module may selectively display the light of the first wavelength and the light of the second wavelength to respectively display the two display markers 112 . When the light source module emits light of a first wavelength, the first display marker 112 generates a color and the second display marker 112 is hidden in the same display position 111 . When the light source module emits light of the second wavelength, the second display marker 112 generates a color and the first display marker 112 is hidden in the same display position 111 . Specifically, the control interface corresponding to the cooling cup 20 is shown in FIG. 7 . And, the control interface corresponding to the heating cup 30 is shown in FIG.

Specifically, the light of the first wavelength may be set to blue light; Light of the second wavelength may be set as orange light. Taking the chromophore material as an example, when the light source module emits long-wavelength light (orange light), the display marker 112 made of the orange chromophore material is displayed, and other portions do not generate color. When the light source module emits light of a short wavelength (blue light), a display marker 112 made of a blue chromophore material is displayed, and other parts do not generate color.

Taking Figs. 5 and 6 as an example, when orange light is emitted, the touch panel 11 is displayed as shown in Fig. 5, where a to f are for illustrative purposes only and actual products, such as "mixed "can be set according to When blue light is emitted, the touch panel 11 is displayed as shown in Fig. 6, where A to F are for illustrative purposes only and may be set according to actual products. When a and A are positioned in the same position or adjacent to each other, the displayed words are generally different but may also be individually the same.

Optionally, display markers 112 may also be a progress display for each control interface.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 , two display markers 112 in the same display position 111 overlap each other. Thus, when the light wavelength of the light source module is switched, the two display markers 112 can be switched to generate color.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10 , two display markers 112 in the same display position 111 are adjacent to each other. Thus, when the light wavelength of the light source module is switched, the two display markers 112 can be switched to generate color. The advantages of a contiguous setup will reduce the difficulty of coating, but will correspondingly result in a larger occupied size. The display markers are selected according to the actual needs of the actual product.

In an embodiment not shown, two display markers 112 in the same display position 111 partially overlap each other. Thus, when the light wavelength of the light source module is switched, the two display markers 112 can be switched to generate color.

According to the types of the above cups, there are at least two control programs including a cooling cup mode program, a heating cup mode program and a raw material milling cup mode program, and the light wavelength of the light source module is the corresponding cooling cup mode program, heating Adjusted according to the instrument type signal to display the cup mode program and the raw milling cup mode program. Accordingly, the control unit comprises at least two interface control modules each having different control programs. When different interface control modules are called, the light wavelengths of the light source module are different.

Additionally or alternatively, the at least two control interfaces include two or three of a cooling cup mode interface, a heating cup mode interface, and a raw material milling cup mode interface, and the light wavelength of the light source module is configured to correspond to the cooling cup mode interface. Adjust according to the instrument type signal to display the cup mode interface, the heating cup mode interface and the raw material milling cup mode interface.

In other words, when the food processor is energized, the type of the cup is first determined, and in the case of the heating cup 30 , the functions of the heating cup are executed during operation; In the case of the cooling cup 20 , the functions of the heating cup are executed during operation, so that one food processor has two different functions.

Taking a food processor using a cooling cup 20 as an example, when the cooling cup 20 is placed on the base 10 , the display markers 112 of the display positions 111 of the food processor are displayed on the cooling cup. displayed to form a mode interface. The cooling cup mode interface includes multiple function options and multiple control options, and the cooling cup icon is turned on under the cooling cup mode interface.

Actually, after the cooling cup mode program is called, the method for controlling the interface display includes: determining the cooling-cup operation program of the executing element according to the triggered function option; and determining an operational state of the execution element according to the triggered control option.

Alternatively, the operating state of the executing element includes one or more of a start operation, a stop operation, an operation time adjustment, and a power output adjustment.

9, the multiple function options are "Soft Fruit", "Hard Fruit", "Fruit Shake", "Fruit and Vegetable Puree", "Milkshake", "Washing", "Mixing" " and "vacuum," and the number of control options includes one or more of "Start", "Cancel", "+" and "-".

Of course, the cooling cup 20 can also be replaced by a vacuum cup. Alternatively, when the cooling cup 20 is being evacuated, the lid of the cooling cup 20 has a light prompt to evacuate, and the vacuum icon blinks when evacuating.

Taking a food processor using a heating cup 30 as an example, when the heating cup 30 is placed on the base 10 , the display markers 112 of the display positions 111 of the food processor are displayed on the heating cup. displayed to form a mode interface. The heating cup mode interface includes multiple function options and multiple control options, and the heating cup icon is turned on under the heating cup mode interface.

Indeed, after the heating cup mode program is called, the method for controlling the interface display includes: determining the heating-cup operation program of the executing element according to the triggered function option; and determining an operational state of the execution element according to the triggered control option.

In the specific embodiment as shown in Figure 10, the multiple function options are "Garbage Paste", "Soymilk", "Corn Juice", "Pure", "Wheat", "Wash", "Mixed" and "Wet" heating", and the plurality of control options include one or more of "start", "cancel", "+" and "-".

Execution elements in food processors of different functions are also not identical. In addition, in order to improve the intelligence level of the food processor and improve user satisfaction, the display area 60 is provided with a display screen 60 connected to the control unit. Therefore, by taking the display screen 60 as an output device, it is easy for the user to examine the current operating condition, understand the operation progress, and have a more intuitive feel.

It should be noted that each interface control module has different control programs configured to determine that the display screen 60 may have different display interfaces. Of course, the display interface is not limited to the control interfaces listed above. The display interface may also be a cooking status interface, a cooking guide interface, a start welcome interface or a failure alarm interface, or the like.

As can be seen from the above analysis, food processors are mainly classified into high-speed blenders and raw soymilk makers. Therefore, the following execution elements can be specifically selected according to the functions of the food processor.

The actuating element may be a grinding element provided in the cup and connected to the control unit. When the corresponding touch key 12 is triggered, the grinding time and/or grinding speed of the grinding element is controlled by the control program called to perform the corresponding cooking operation. The display screen 60 may display the grinding time and/or grinding speed of the grinding element. The particles may be milled into a powder by means of a grinding element. Alternatively, foods, such as fruits, are wall-breaking by mixing to drink fruit juice. The grinding time and the grinding speed can be adjusted, so that the processing time of the food processor as well as the processing effect of the food ingredients can be controlled. For example, the degree of powder of the milled particles can be controlled.

Additionally, the grinding element comprises a mixing cutter or extrusion mill 50 . The mixing cutter achieves the mixing and cutting functions of the most commonly used blade shape for mixing and cutting in various cases, such as a 2 blade cutter, 3 blade cutter, 4 blade cutter, 6 blade cutter, 8 blade cutter, etc. It is a crushing element. However, the extruder 50 is a grinding element that achieves mixing and cutting functions in the form of a coordinated static die head and movable die head generally used for processing cereals and other solid food ingredients, such as making soymilk. .

The actuating element may also be a heating element provided on the base 10 and connected to the control unit. When the corresponding touch key 12 is triggered, the heating time and/or heating power of the heating element is controlled by the control program called to perform the corresponding cooking operation. The display screen 60 may display the heating time and/or heating power of the heating element. Taking raw wheat as an example, when the beans are ground into powder and then heated by a heating element to cook the beans, it is very convenient for the user to directly drink the cooked soy milk.

The actuating element may also be a vacuum-pumping assembly provided in the cup and connected to the control unit. When the corresponding touch key 12 is triggered, the vacuum-pumping operation of the vacuum-pumping assembly is controlled by the called control program. The display screen 60 may display the pump-down time and/or vacuum level of the vacuum-pumping assembly. In order to ensure that the cup body has a predetermined degree of vacuum, the cup is evacuated by the vacuum-pumping assembly, so that the food ingredients in the cup are not easy to leak, thus improving the operational reliability of the food processor.

The actuation element may also be a cup lid or spill-proof assembly provided on the cup and connected to the control unit. When the corresponding touch key 12 is triggered, the spill-proof operation of the spill-proof assembly is controlled by the called control program. By providing a spill-proof assembly, spill-proof action can be taken by the food processor when a liquid level comes into contact with the spill-proof assembly, thus monitoring the operating state of the food processor and causing safety events or cleaning difficulties. avoid food spills.

The execution element may also be an alarm device connected to the control unit. When the corresponding touch key 12) is triggered, the alarm operation of the alarm device is controlled by the called control program. The display screen 60 may display an alarm of the alarm device. The alarm device can alarm the leak of food ingredients, or failures of electrical components or improper operation of the user, which not only reminds the user to perform a standard operation, but can also display the failure status of the food processor, so that the food The overall operational reliability of the machine is improved.

The described embodiments do not cover all embodiments and are only some of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular form includes the plural form unless expressly indicated otherwise. Additionally, also, as used herein, the terms “comprise” (“comprise”, “comprises”) and/or “comprising” refer to features, steps, operations, devices. , it should be understood that specifying the existence of components and/or combinations thereof.

It should be noted that in the specification and claims of this application, terms such as "first", "second", etc. are used to distinguish between similar elements and are not necessarily intended to describe sequential or chronological order. It should be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances and that the embodiments of the invention described herein may operate in a different sequence than that described or illustrated herein.

The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention to those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent exchange, improvement, etc. made in accordance with the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be regarded as falling within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (28)

A food processor comprising:
two or more different types of cups;
a base 10 provided with an instrument type detecting element configured to identify a type of cup, said instrument type detecting element transmitting a corresponding instrument type signal according to the type of cup disposed thereon; and
a control unit configured to receive the instrument type signal to call a corresponding control program and display a corresponding control interface on the touch panel 11, the control interfaces being respectively displayed under irradiation of different wavelengths of light
Including, food processor. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the instrument type detection element comprises a detection circuit, the detection circuit has a detection terminal, and the cup includes an instrument marking structure coordinated with the detection terminal; After interaction between the instrument marking structure and the detection terminal, electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed to generate the instrument type signal, and the control unit receives the instrument type signal to call the corresponding control program. Receiving, food processor. The method of claim 2, wherein the detection terminal comprises:
a trigger switch, wherein the marking structure is a trigger element that triggers the trigger switch to send the corresponding instrument type signal, and the control unit receives the instrument type signal to call the corresponding control program; and/or
sensor switch - the marking structure is a sensing element, the sensor switch sensing the sensing element to send the corresponding instrument type signal, the control unit receiving the instrument type signal to call the corresponding control program Inbox -; and/or
wiring pins, wherein the marking structure is an electrical component, and the electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed to generate the instrument type signal after the electrical component is connected to the wiring pins.
Including, food processor. 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the trigger switch is a push-type trigger switch, and the trigger element is a bump structure provided on a cup, and when the cup is placed on the base (10) , the trigger switch is pressed by the bump structure to switch the operation state of the detection circuit, and the control unit calls the corresponding control program according to the operation state of the detection circuit. 4. The device of claim 3, wherein the sensor switch is a magnetic switch, the sensing element is a magnetic device, and the cup is disposed on the base (10); and the magnetic device pulls the magnetic switch to switch the operation state of the detection circuit, and the control unit calls the corresponding control program according to the operation state of the detection circuit. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the electrical component is a thermistor, and when the cup is placed on the base (10); The thermistor is connected to the detection circuit by the wiring pins, the electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed depending on different resistance values of the thermistor, and the control unit calls the corresponding control program. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein there are two wiring pins, each a high level pin and a ground pin, the electrical component being a coupler;
when the coupler has two connection pins both connected to the two wiring pins of the detection circuit, the control unit receives a low level signal to call one control program;
When the coupler is connected only to the high level pin, the control unit receives a high level signal to call another control program. 7. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein one of the cups is not provided with an instrument marking structure, and the control unit initially calls a control program by default; when the cup without the instrument marking structure is placed on the base 10, the electrical parameters of the detection circuit are not changed and the control unit calls a default control program; When the cup having the appliance marking structure is placed on the base (10), the electrical parameters of the detection circuit are changed to generate the appliance type signal to call the corresponding control program. 8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The cups include two of a cooling cup 20 with a mixing cutter, a heating cup 30 with a mixing cutter and heater, and a raw milling cup 40 with an extrusion mill 50 or A food processor, including three. The touch panel (11) according to claim 9, wherein the touch panel (11) is provided on the base (10) and includes a display area and a plurality of touch keys (12), wherein the display area is corresponding to all or a plurality of touch keys (12). a plurality of partially provided display positions 111; Display markers 112 are provided at each display position 111 , and at least two display markers 112 are provided overlapping or partially overlapping or adjacent to at least one display position 111 , the same display Different display markers 112 at position 111 are respectively displayed under irradiation of different wavelengths of light; The food processor is:
a light source module configured to illuminate the touch panel 11 - the light source module is provided on the base 10, and detects light of a corresponding wavelength, thereby causing one display marker 112 in the same display position 111 can selectively emit light of different wavelengths to enable simultaneous display and all or some of the display markers 112 in the display positions 111 to generate color at the same time; The control unit is connected to the light source module for adjusting the light wavelength of the light source module, the control program includes control logic corresponding to the currently displayed display marker, and the touch keys 12 are connected to the control unit; and
an execution element provided on the cup or the base 10, wherein when the corresponding touch key 12 is triggered, the control mode under the current control interface is executed to perform the corresponding cooking operation.
Further comprising, a food processor. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the execution element comprises:
a grinding element provided in the cup and connected to the control unit - when the corresponding touch key 12 is triggered, the grinding time and/or grinding speed of the grinding element is called for performing the corresponding cooking operation Controlled by the control program -; and/or
a heating element provided on the base 10 and connected to the control unit - when the corresponding touch key 12 is triggered, the heating time and/or heating power of the heating element is adapted to perform the corresponding cooking operation Controlled by the control program called for -; and/or
a vacuum-pumping assembly provided on the cup and connected to the control unit, wherein when the corresponding touch key 12 is triggered, the vacuum-pumping operation of the vacuum-pumping assembly is controlled by a called control program; and/or
A cup lid or spill-proof assembly provided on the cup and connected to the control unit - when the corresponding touch key 12 is triggered, the spill-proof operation of the spill-proof assembly is performed by the called control program Controlled -; and/or
an alarm device connected to the control unit, wherein when the corresponding touch key 12 is triggered, the alarm operation of the alarm device is controlled by the called control program
Including, food processor. 12. A food processor according to claim 11, wherein the grinding element comprises a mixing cutter and an extrusion grinder (50). 12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the display area is provided with a display screen (60), the display screen (60) being connected to the control unit and:
grinding time and/or grinding speed of the grinding element; and/or
heating time and/or heating power of the heating element; and/or
pump-down time and/or vacuum degree of the vacuum-pumping assembly; and/or
the alarm of the alarm device
A food processor that can display. 11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the control unit includes at least two interface control modules each having different control programs; when different interface control modules are called, the light wavelengths of the light source module are different. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein each display position (111) is coated with two display markers, and the light source module is adapted to display the two display markers (112) respectively to correspondingly display at least two control interfaces. A food processor configured to selectively display the first wavelength of light and the second wavelength of light. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least two control interfaces include two or three of a cooling cup mode interface, a heating cup mode interface and a raw material milling cup mode interface, and the light wavelength of the light source module corresponds to the The food processing machine is adjusted according to the appliance type signal to display the cooling cup mode interface, the heating cup mode interface and the raw material milling cup mode interface. The food processor according to claim 16, wherein the cooling cup mode interface includes function options and control options, and the cooling cup icon is turned on under the cooling cup mode interface. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the function option is one of "soft fruit", "hard fruit", "fruit shake", "fruit and vegetable puree", "milk shake", "wash", "mix" and "vacuum" A food processing machine comprising the above, wherein the control option comprises one or more of “start”, “cancel”, “+ (increase)” and “- (decrease)”. 17. The food processor of claim 16, wherein the heating cup mode interface includes function options and control options, and the heating cup icon is turned on under the heating cup mode interface. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the function options are "Coarse Grain Paste", "Soy Milk", "Corn Juice", "Pure", "Mill", "Wash", "Mix" and " wet heating, wherein the control options include one or more of "start", "cancel", "+ (increase)" and "- (decrease)". A method for controlling an interface display of a food processor according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising:
determining the type of cup placed on the base (10); and
calling a matched control program according to the type of the cup and displaying a corresponding control interface;
including,
wherein the control interfaces corresponding to different cups are displayed under irradiation of different wavelengths of light. 22. The method of claim 21, wherein after the cup is placed on the base (10), the interaction between the detection circuit and the instrument marking structure on the cup changes the electrical parameters of the detection circuit to determine the type of the cup. how to make it possible. 22. The method according to claim 21, wherein there are at least two control programs including a cooling cup mode program, a heating cup mode program and a raw material milling cup mode program, the light wavelength of the light source module corresponding to the cooling cup mode program, the heating adapted according to the instrument type signal to display a cup mode program and the raw material milling cup mode program. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein after the cooling cup mode program is called, the method comprises:
determining a cooling-cup operation program of the execution element according to the triggered function option; and
determining an operational state of the execution element according to a triggered control option;
A method further comprising: 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the function options are one of "soft fruit", "hard fruit", "fruit shake", "fruit and vegetable puree", "milk shake", "wash", "mix" and "vacuum" A method comprising the above, wherein the control options include one or more of “start”, “cancel”, “+ (increase)” and “- (decrease)”. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein after the heating cup mode program is called, the method further comprises: determining a heating-cup operation program of the executing element according to a triggered function option; and
determining an operational state of the execution element according to a triggered control option;
A method further comprising: 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the operational state of the execution element comprises one or more of a start operation, a stop operation, an operation time adjustment, and a power output adjustment. 27. The method of claim 26, wherein the function options include one or more of "Grease Paste", "Soy Milk", "Corn Juice", "Pure", "Wheat", "Wash", "Mix" and "Wet Heat". and, the control options include one or more of “start”, “cancel”, “+ (increase)” and “- (decrease)”.

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