JPH0824140A - Bread baking device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enhance a convenience for use by generating a vocal sound for telling an operation guide for instructing operation procedures for a device, a cooking guide for instructing a cooking process under way and the contents thereof, and an error guide for instructing the contents of an error, if any, obstructing proper bread baking. CONSTITUTION:When a power supply is turned on, vocal data (a) is read from a ROM 22. The data (a) is, then produced as a voice from a speaker 13 via a voice generation device 21, thereby guiding operation procedures. Then, when the menu key 24 of an operation panel 11 is pressed, another vocal data (b) is read from the ROM 22 for guidance. Also, when a user selects a bread menu and instructs the start of a bread baking process via the operation of a start key 26, a cooking sequence for the selected bread menu is read from the ROM 22, thereby executing a cooking process. If an error giving a problem for the process occurs in this case, a vocal sound is similarly generated, regarding the contents of the error and a method for the elimination thereof.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bread cooking apparatus capable of automatically making bread by simply putting a predetermined bread ingredient in a bread baking mold which also serves as a kneading container.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, there has been known a bread cooking apparatus equipped with a function of performing kneading and baking so that bread can be easily made at home simply by adding ingredients. This kind of equipment makes a bread by performing a basic process consisting of a kneading process of kneading ingredients, a fermentation process of activating yeast and fermenting the kneaded dough, and a baking process of baking bread with a heater in a predetermined sequence. Is.

A multifunctional type having a plurality of cooking menus so that different types of bread can be made, such as bread and French bread, is also known. This device includes:
A menu selection button and a menu display panel are provided. When selecting a menu, the selection button is pressed to set the menu name displayed on the display panel according to the desired menu.

[0004]

As the functions of the device are enhanced in this way, the bread repertoire is expanded and the satisfaction of the device is increased, but on the other hand, the operation is complicated and the cooking process is started. Will increase the number of man-hours.
Therefore, there are many erroneous operations such as starting without selecting a menu, and especially when the apparatus is used for the first time, it is very troublesome to look at the instructions because the operation procedure is unknown.

Although it is conceivable to display these operation procedures on the display panel, if the content of the guidance is long, a large display panel is required and the apparatus itself becomes large. Since the display panel is usually provided at a position where it is easy to see, it is not preferable for the display panel to be large in appearance.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a bread-cooking device capable of audibly notifying an operation procedure necessary for bread-cooking, a cooking content being executed, and an abnormal content when an abnormality occurs. .

[0007]

In order to solve such a problem, the present invention relates to a storage means in which guidance data required from the start of bread cooking to the end of bread cooking is stored, and the storage means. A data selection unit for reading out necessary guidance data and a voice generation unit for outputting the contents stored in the storage unit by voice are provided, and the storage unit has an operation guide for instructing at least an operation procedure of the apparatus, and an execution guide. The cooking guide for instructing the cooking process and the contents thereof and the error guide for instructing the contents when an abnormality that hinders the making of normal bread occur are stored, and by the input from the data selecting means, The control means is provided for reading out predetermined guidance data from the storage means and activating the voice generating means.

[0008]

According to the present invention, since the operation procedure required until the start of cooking is instructed by voice, erroneous operations are reduced and bread can be easily cooked even when the apparatus is used for the first time. Further, in the device in which cooking is being performed, the process of cooking currently being performed is instructed by voice, and the lid is not accidentally opened. Further, when an abnormality that causes a problem in making bread occurs, the content of the abnormality and a method for dealing with the abnormality are instructed by voice, so that the content can be confirmed by checking the instruction manual or the like. You can save time.

[0009]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a bread cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an internal sectional view of the apparatus. 1
Is a device body, 2 is a baking case formed in the body 1, and is opened and closed by a lid 3, 4 is a bread baking mold that is detachably mounted in the baking case 2, and 5 is a baking pan 4. A kneading blade mounted on the shaft 6 protruding to the bottom surface, 7 is a motor for rotating the kneading blade 5 via a transmission mechanism 8, and 9
Is a heater arranged in the baking case 2 so as to surround the pan baking mold 4 at the time of mounting, 10 is a temperature sensor provided in contact with the baking case 2, and 11 is a cover 12 covering the motor 7 side on the upper surface of the main body 1. Operation panel provided in
Reference numeral 13 is a display provided on the operation panel 11, 14 is a speaker, and 15 is a control unit.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of this embodiment.
The control unit 15 is a CPU 1 including a microcomputer.
6, a temperature detection unit 17 that detects the temperature of the baking pan 4 based on an input signal from the temperature sensor 10, an I / O interface 18 of the operation panel 11, and a display unit 13.
A drive board 19 that drives the motor, a relay board 20 that operates the motor 7 and the heater 9 in response to signals from the CPU 16, and a speaker 1 that also receives signals from the CPU 16.
4, a voice generator 21 for outputting a predetermined voice, a ROM 22 in which various data are written, and a timer clock 23.

On the operation panel 11, a menu key 24 for selecting a desired pan menu on the display 13 is provided.
A timer key 25 for setting the starting time of cooking, a start key 26 for starting cooking, a clear key 27 used for interrupting cooking and correcting menu selection, and executing and stopping voice output from the voice generating device 21. A voice key 28 is provided. Reference numeral 29 is a guide sticker attached to the periphery of the display device 13. The name of the process related to bread cooking is printed on the upper side and the bread menu name is printed on the lower side. On the display unit 13, a cursor 30 that sequentially shifts above the pan menu name written on the guide sticker 29 each time the menu key 24 of the operation panel 11 is pressed,
A cursor 31 that sequentially shifts under the process name written on the guide sticker 28 according to the progress of cooking, and a time display unit 32 that selectively displays the current time, the timer setting time, the time until the end of cooking, and the like. Is provided.

A cooking sequence for each bread menu and voice guidance data output from the speaker 13 by the voice generating device 21 are written in the ROM 22. Of these, the cooking sequence is composed of the process execution time for each bread menu and the set temperature during the process in the basic sequence of bread cooking shown in FIG. Hereinafter, each step will be described.

Timer step This is a step in which the ingredients are set at night and the cooking completion time is set so that freshly baked bread can be eaten in the morning. When the timer time is set by the timer key 25 of the operation panel 11, the bread material containing water is left in the baking pan until the cooking is started, and the material is frozen especially in winter. Therefore, the heater is controlled so as to maintain a predetermined temperature.

Kneading step In the step of kneading the materials in the pan baking mold, the kneading blades 5 are rotated by driving the motor 7. In this process, the rotation speed of the motor 7 and the process execution time differ depending on each pan menu.

Fermentation step A step of activating the yeast and fermenting the kneaded dough, which includes primary fermentation, secondary fermentation, and molding fermentation. The set temperature data is set so that the temperature is controlled around 30 ° C where yeast is most activated. If the temperature becomes higher than the set temperature, an error occurs and an error occurs.

Degassing step This is a step for crushing bubbles generated in the fermentation step, which is performed by driving the motor 7.

Baking Step In the step of baking the dough by energizing the heater 9, the baking time and the baking temperature differ depending on the bread menu. The voice guidance data has the content shown in FIG.
In FIG. 6, (a) to (c) are operation guides that guide the operation procedure until the start of cooking, and (d) to (f) are cooking guides that are output when the voice key 28 of the operation panel 11 is pressed during the execution of cooking. , (G) to (j) are error guides that are output when an abnormality affecting cooking occurs during cooking.

The operation of this embodiment having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, when the power plug (not shown) is inserted, the audio data
(a) is read from the ROM 22 (1), the voice generating device 2
At 1, the speaker 13 is uttered to give operation guidance (2). This voice guidance (a) is performed until the menu key 24 is pressed (3), and the menu key 2
If 4 is pressed even once, this time the voice data (b) is
It is read from the OM 22 (4), and the voice generation device 21 causes the speaker 13 to speak and give guidance (5). The user uses the menu key 24 of the operation panel 11 to move the menu cursor 30 of the display 13 to the desired menu name and selects the pan menu.

This voice guidance (b) is continued until the start key 26 is input (6), and the start key 2
When the start of bread cooking is instructed by the input of 6, the cooking sequence of the selected bread menu is read from the ROM 22 (7), and subsequently, the voice data (c) is read from the ROM 22 and the precautions during the execution of cooking are read. Guidance (8).

Here, the cooking of the desired bread menu is
It will be performed according to the cooking sequence (9).
When an abnormality is detected in the temperature detecting unit 17 or the like during the execution of cooking (10), first, it is judged whether or not this abnormality is a serious one that affects bread making (1).
1) If it is recognized as a relatively minor abnormality, the error content is temporarily stored (12), bread cooking is completed (13), and the clear key 27 is pressed (14). ,
The voice data (g) or (h) is read, and guidance is given that there is a slight abnormality, and the process ends (15). Also,
If it is judged in the judgment of (11) that a serious error has occurred, the cooking in progress is immediately stopped (16), the voice data (i) or (j) is read, and the reason for stopping the cooking And guidance on how to deal with it (17). This guidance continues until the clear key 27 is pressed (1
8) Then, the clear key 27 is input and the process ends.

The voice guidance as described above can be interrupted in any case by inputting the voice key 28 on the operation panel 11. When the voice key 28 is pressed during the execution of cooking, the voice data (d) to (f) are selected so as to give voice guidance to the process being performed at that time.

[0022]

As described above, the present invention is constructed as described above, and has at least an operation guide for instructing the operation procedure of the apparatus, a cooking guide for instructing the cooking process in progress and its contents, and making a normal bread. When an abnormal condition that obstructs the operation occurs, an error guide and instructions are provided by voice so that the device can always be used in the correct operating procedure, device failure can be prevented, and instructions can be given. There is no need to look at each time.

Further, since the operation procedure is instructed by voice, a lot of information can be transmitted and even detailed contents can be instructed. Furthermore, for the abnormality that occurred during cooking, you can instruct the contents, cause, and coping method,
It is effective because it makes less similar mistakes when used next time.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a bread cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an internal cross-sectional view of the same device.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of the same device.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a basic sequence of bread cooking in the same device.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of voice guidance data.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Device Main Body 2 Firing Case 13 Display 14 Speaker 15 Control Unit 21 Voice Generator 28 Voice Key

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A pan comprising: a baking case having a heater; a pan baking mold also serving as a kneading container mounted on the baking case; and a kneading blade attached to the bottom of the baking pan and driven to rotate by a motor. Memory that stores the guidance data required from before the start of bread cooking to after the completion of bread cooking in the bread cooking device that performs the steps required for bread cooking on the bread ingredients put into the baking mold to make bread Means, data selection means for reading out necessary guidance data from the storage means, and voice generation means for outputting contents stored in the storage means by voice, and the storage means indicates at least an operation procedure of the apparatus. Operation guide, cooking guide that indicates the cooking process being executed and its contents, and the contents when an abnormality occurs that interferes with making normal bread The bread cooking apparatus further comprises: a control unit that stores an error guide for reading the predetermined guidance data from the storage unit in response to an input from the data selection unit and operates the voice generation unit.