KR102187887B1 - Pot - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a food heating port having a function of notifying the washing of a pipe, and more particularly, a body part constituting the exterior; An inner cylinder portion mounted in the body portion and receiving food; A pipe portion connected to the inner cylinder portion and having a predetermined pipe; A nozzle part connected to the pipe part; controller; And an alarm unit that is operated by the control device and has an alarm function notifying the timing of washing the pipe unit.

Description

Food heating port {POT}

The present invention relates to a food heating port having a function of notifying the washing of a pipe, and more particularly, a body part constituting the exterior; An inner cylinder portion mounted in the body portion and receiving food; A pipe portion connected to the inner cylinder portion and having a predetermined pipe; A nozzle part connected to the pipe part; controller; And an alarm unit that is operated by the control device and has an alarm function notifying the timing of washing the pipe unit.

Food heating ports are widely used to provide heated drinking water to users. Since these devices are used to provide drinking water and the like for human consumption, hygiene is of the utmost importance.

The food heating port has an inner cylinder portion for storing water and the like, and a piping portion installed therein so that water stored in the inner cylinder portion flows. Since the inner cylinder is a part where food is stored, and the pipe is a part from which the stored food is discharged, the sanitary state of the inner cylinder and the pipe is a very important part for the hygiene of the food heating port.

However, in the case of washing the inside of the food heating port according to the related art, most cases are simply filled with water and then rinsed out. In this case, cleaning of the piping cannot be performed. If the pipe part was to be washed, the pipe part was separated to perform cleaning, or the washing liquid was filled in the inner cylinder and then continuously discharged. In addition to being cumbersome to wash in this way, since the sanitary condition of the piping unit is not confirmed from the outside, washing is often overlooked.

1 is a view showing a state of internal piping of a water purifier, similar to a food heating port. The water purifier is also used in a state in which various contaminants remain in the piping portion, as shown in FIG. 1, as it is difficult to clean the piping portion, such as a food heating port. If contaminants remain in the piping for a long time, bacteria and various scales (capstones) may be generated, which may have a fatal effect on the health of the ingestion.

In particular, in the case of the food heating port, food waste such as heated milk powder or milk is inserted into the inner cylinder to be heated and discharged, and the food waste is often trapped in the pipe portion and remains. These food wastes can spoil during use and cause health problems. In particular, when the ingestor is an infant, various problems such as diarrhea and kidney abnormalities may occur when ingesting such contaminants.

Therefore, there is a need for a food heating port that can contribute to convenience of use and hygiene by accurately notifying the sanitary state of the piping unit and performing cleaning more easily.

Patent Publication 10-2008-0097600

The present invention has been conceived to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a food heating port having a function of notifying the washing of a pipe, comprising: a body part constituting an exterior; An inner cylinder portion mounted in the body portion and receiving food; A pipe portion connected to the inner cylinder portion and having a predetermined pipe; A nozzle part connected to the pipe part; controller; And an alarm unit that is operated by the control device and has an alarm function notifying when to clean the pipe unit. An object thereof is to provide a food heating port including.

Food heating pot according to an embodiment of the present invention, the body portion constituting the exterior; An inner cylinder portion mounted in the body portion and receiving food; A pipe portion connected to the inner cylinder portion and having a predetermined pipe; A nozzle part connected to the pipe part; controller; And an alarm unit that is operated by the control device and has an alarm function notifying when to clean the pipe unit.

Preferably, it further comprises a sensor unit that senses the amount of water discharged through the nozzle unit or the pipe unit and transmits it to the control device, wherein the control device operates the alarm unit according to the amount of water discharged from the sensor unit. Let it.

Preferably, the control device operates the alarm unit when the cumulative water discharge capacity discharged through the nozzle part or the pipe part is equal to or greater than a predetermined first reference amount.

Preferably, the control device operates the alarm unit when a water discharge capacity discharged through the nozzle unit or the pipe unit for a predetermined reference time is less than or equal to a predetermined second reference amount.

Preferably, in the control device, the cumulative water discharge capacity discharged through the nozzle part or the pipe part is equal to or greater than a predetermined first reference amount, or the water discharge capacity discharged through the nozzle part or the pipe part for a predetermined reference time If it is less than a predetermined second reference amount, the alarm unit is operated.

Preferably, a valve part provided between the pipe part and the nozzle part and operated by the control device; And a circulation passage part connecting between the valve part and the inner cylinder part. It further includes, wherein the valve part connects between the pipe part and the nozzle part, or connects the pipe part and the circulation passage part.

The food heating port according to the present invention is advantageous in maintaining a hygienic state since it has an alarm notifying the timing of washing the piping portion, so that whether the piping portion needs to be cleaned can be known to the user.

In addition, having a predetermined sensor unit, the sensor unit transmits the cumulative water discharge capacity or the water discharge capacity for a predetermined time to the control device, and the control device is an alarm unit according to the cumulative water discharge capacity and the water discharge capacity for a predetermined time. By operating, it is possible to more clearly determine the condition of the piping and generate an alarm.

In addition, according to a preferred embodiment, it has a predetermined valve portion, and circulation cleaning is possible by the valve portion, so that the pipe portion can be conveniently cleaned.

In particular, when the food heating port according to the present invention is used for a food heating port for infants, food remaining in the inner cylinder and piping can be effectively cleaned and removed, thereby contributing greatly to the health of infants.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a TV program screen, showing a contaminated internal pipe of a water supply device such as a water purifier.
2 is a view showing the structure of a food heating pot according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram showing a washing notification algorithm of a food heating pot according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing an example of a valve portion of the food heating port according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a view showing the structure of a food heating pot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The food heating port according to the present invention includes a body portion 100 constituting an exterior, an inner cylinder portion 200 that is mounted in the body portion 100 and accommodates food, and one end is connected to the inner cylinder portion 200 And a pipe part 300 through which food in the inner cylinder part 200 is discharged, a nozzle part 400 connected to the other end of the pipe part 300, a control device 500 for generating a control signal, and an alarm part 600 ) Can be included.

The body portion 100 constitutes the exterior of the food heating pot, and may be made of a material having excellent impact resistance and heat resistance. The body part 100 may include a main body 110 in which the inner cylinder part 200 can be accommodated, and a cap part 120 capable of opening and closing the main body 110.

The main body 110 is provided with a mounting space in which the inner cylinder part 200 can be mounted. In addition, a pipe part 300, a valve part 800, a nozzle part 400, a control device 500, and an alarm part 600 may be respectively built into the main body 110. In addition, a nozzle body in which the nozzle unit 400 may be positioned may be provided at an upper portion of the main body 110, and a support portion for placing a water cup or the like may be provided at the lower portion of the nozzle body.

The cap part 120 is provided so as to be opened and closed by covering the inner cylinder part 200 in the mounting space of the main body 110. Preferably, the cap portion 120 may be hingedly connected to be rotatable with respect to the main body 110.

The inner cylinder 200 is mounted in the main body 110. The inner cylinder part 200 has a space having a predetermined volume and an upper opening so that food can be accommodated therein. The inner cylinder part 200 may be made of a material having an excellent heat transfer rate so that heat generated by a predetermined heating device is transferred to be suitable for heating food inside. In addition, it may include a material suitable for preventing the propagation of bacteria.

Preferably, a predetermined first through hole 210 connected to the pipe portion 300 to be described later is formed on the bottom surface of the inner cylinder portion 200. In addition, a second through hole 220 connected to the circulation flow path 900 to be described later may be formed at one side of the upper portion of the inner cylinder 200.

The pipe portion 300 is a member connected to the inner cylinder portion 200 and configured to allow food in the inner cylinder portion 200 to be discharged to the outside. One end of the pipe part 300 is connected to a first through hole 210 formed under the inner cylinder part 200. In addition, at least a portion of the pipe portion 300 extends upwardly along a side portion of the inner cylinder portion 200. The other end of the pipe part 300 may be connected to the nozzle part 400. Further, according to a preferred embodiment, a valve part 800 may be provided between the pipe part 300 and the nozzle part 400.

The nozzle part 400 may be connected to the pipe part 300. Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, when the valve unit 800 is provided, the valve unit 800 may be disposed between the pipe unit 300 and the nozzle unit 400. The nozzle unit 400 may be located on the nozzle body, and fluid, etc., which is exposed downwardly and delivered along the piping unit 300, may be discharged downward through the nozzle unit 400.

The control device 500 is a device capable of generating a predetermined control signal. The control device 500 may be a predetermined CPU configured to receive a predetermined input signal and generate an output signal. The control device 500 may generate a signal for operating the alarm unit 600.

Further, although not shown, a predetermined heating device and a pumping device are provided, and the control device 500 may generate a signal for operating the heating device and the pump device. Accordingly, the control device 500 controls the heating device, the pump device, etc. according to the input signal to heat the food in the inner cylinder part 200 or to discharge and circulate food and the food in the inner cylinder part 200. Can be printed.

The alarm unit 600 is a device that provides a predetermined alarm. The alarm unit 600 may notify the user that the pipe unit 300 needs to be cleaned according to a signal received from the control device 500. The alarm signal may be, for example, a predetermined audio signal or a visual signal visually displayed by a predetermined display device. To this end, the alarm unit 600 may have a predetermined display panel or an audio output device.

The sensor unit 700 is a predetermined sensor capable of detecting the amount of water discharged through the nozzle unit 400 or the pipe unit 300. The sensor unit 700 may be a predetermined flow meter. The amount of water output detected by the sensor unit 700 is transmitted to the control device 500.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, the control device 500, the alarm unit 600, and the sensor unit 700 have been described separately, but the control device 500, the alarm unit 600, and the sensor unit 700 must be It is not limited to a separate and independent device, and the control device 500, the alarm part 600, and the sensor part 700 may be integrally provided in one device. In addition, the position where the control device 500, the alarm unit 600, and the sensor unit 700 are installed is not limited as shown in the drawings.

Hereinafter, the operation of the food heating pot according to the present invention will be described.

In the food heating port according to the present invention, the sensor unit 700 detects the amount of water to be discharged and transmits it to the control device 500. The control device 500 determines whether the alarm unit 600 is operated based on the amount of water output detected by the sensor unit 700.

In this case, according to an example, the control device 500 may operate the alarm unit 600 based on the accumulated amount of the amount of water discharged through the nozzle unit 400 or the pipe unit 300. For example, when the cumulative water discharge amount reaches a reference amount (for example, 1000 liters), the control device 500 may operate the alarm unit 600 to generate a signal indicating that the pipe unit 300 needs to be cleaned.

According to another example, when the amount of water discharged through the nozzle unit 400 or the pipe unit 300 is less than or equal to the reference amount (eg, 10 liters) for a predetermined reference time (eg, 24 hours) based on a predetermined time , It is possible to generate a signal indicating that the pipe part 300 needs to be cleaned.

The above embodiment can operate integrally in one algorithm as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3. That is, first, when the power is turned on, it is determined whether the accumulated water amount reaches the first reference amount X l based on the accumulated water amount detected by the flow meter functioning as the sensor unit 700. At this time, when the cumulative water discharge amount reaches the first reference amount, the alarm unit 600 is operated to perform a washing notification function. If the cumulative water discharge amount does not reach the reference amount, if the water discharged water discharged during the reference time based on a predetermined reference time (e.g. 24 hours) is less than a predetermined second reference amount (Y ml), the washing notification function is similarly performed. can do.

Meanwhile, the reference amount and the reference time as described above may be variably set by the user, and are not necessarily limited.

Meanwhile, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the food heating port according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a valve part 800 and a circulation passage part 900. 4 is a view showing an example of a valve portion of the food heating port according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The valve part 800 may be provided between the pipe part 300 and the nozzle part 400. The valve unit 800 is composed of a predetermined variable valve capable of changing a flow path. The valve portion 800 has an inlet 812, a first outlet 814, and a second outlet 816, and has one inlet 812 and two outlets. At this time, the inlet 812 is connected to the pipe part 300, the first outlet 814 is connected to the nozzle part 400, and the second outlet 816 is connected to the circulation flow path part 900 to be described later. I can. According to the operation of the valve unit 800, the fluid introduced through the inlet 812 may selectively flow out to the first outlet 814 or the second outlet 816.

Preferably, the valve part 800 may be located at a position adjacent to the second through hole 220 of the inner cylinder part 200. For example, the valve unit 800 may be positioned within the nozzle body and positioned on the nozzle unit 500 to be described later. In addition, the valve unit 800 may be positioned at the same or similar height as the position of the second through hole 220.

The valve unit 800 may be, for example, a solenoid valve, but is not limited thereto.

The circulation passage part 900 has one end connected to the second outlet 416 of the valve part 800 and the other end connected to the second through hole 220 of the inner cylinder part 200. As described above, the valve part 800 may be located at a position adjacent to the second through hole 220 of the inner cylinder part 200, and therefore, preferably the circulation flow path part 900 is in the piping part 300. Compared to this, it can have a relatively short distance. In addition, preferably, the valve part 800 is located on the same or similar height as the second through hole 220, so that the circulation passage part 900 extends horizontally and may be configured as a straight pipe having a short distance. . On the other hand, although referred to herein as the circulation flow path part 900 for convenience, it is not limited to the case where a flow path having a predetermined length is formed, and the second outlet 416 of the valve part 800 directly corresponds to the inner cylinder part 200 ) It is also possible to be connected to the second through hole 220.

The operation of the food heating pot according to the above-described embodiment will be described below.

The control apparatus 500 of the food heating port according to the present invention may have a discharge mode and a circulation washing mode.

In the discharging mode, an operation in which food in the inner cylinder part 200 is discharged through the nozzle part 400 is performed, like an operation of a general food heating port. To this end, the control device 500 operates the valve part 800 so that the valve part 800 opens between the piping part 300 and the nozzle part 400, and the fluid is transferred to the circulation flow path part 900. Block things. That is, the fluid flowing through the inlet 412 of the valve part 800 is discharged through the first outlet 414.

On the other hand, when the circulation cleaning mode is selected, the control device 500 operates the valve part 800 to block the fluid from being transferred to the nozzle part 400, and between the pipe part 300 and the circulation flow path part 900 Open. That is, the fluid flowing into the inlet 412 of the valve part 800 is discharged through the second outlet 416. Therefore, in the circulation cleaning mode, the fluid in the inner cylinder 200 flows from the inner cylinder 200 to the inner cylinder 200 again through the piping 300, the valve 800 and the circulation passage 900. . Accordingly, the fluid in the inner cylinder part 200 circulates while drawing a closed curve. Accordingly, since the fluid continuously circulates through the inner cylinder part 200 and the pipe part 300, cleaning can be performed.

Specifically, an example of the washing sequence according to the circulation washing mode may be described below. The following is an example and is not necessarily limited.

First, a cleaning agent such as citric acid is put in the inner cylinder part 200, and water is filled. Preferably, the amount of water to be filled may be as much as the maximum amount that can be filled in the inner cylinder part 200 (MAX Line: 2.0L).

Subsequently, the cap portion 120 is closed and a circulation cleaning mode is performed. Execution of the circulation cleaning mode may be performed by pressing a predetermined cleaning execution button (automatic cancellation/auto cleaning button), for example. In such a circulation cleaning mode, the control device 500 operates the valve part 800 so that the circulation flow path part 900 and the pipe part 300 are connected to each other.

When the circulation cleaning mode is performed as described above, a display indicating that cleaning is ON may be displayed on the display device. When the circulation cleaning mode is performed, first, the heating device is operated to heat the water filled in the inner cylinder part 200 to dissolve the cleaning agent, and then the pumping device is operated to circulate the solution in which the cleaning agent is dissolved. As described above, since the circulation member is connected to the port body portion, the fluid in the inner cylinder portion 200 passes through the circulation passage portion 900 from the inner cylinder portion 200 through the piping portion 300, and then the inner cylinder portion ( 200), and thus, the pipe portion 300 and the inner cylinder portion 200 may be cleaned.

In this case, a specific operation mode may be in a form in which the pumping device operates for 30 seconds and then stops for 30 seconds as 1 cycle, and such a cycle is repeated several times. For example, if the circulation washing is performed once, the above cycle may be repeated 15 times (15 minutes).

Subsequently, when the circulation cleaning as described above is completed, a washing OFF indication may be output. Preferably, after the circulating washing is completed, the washing liquid is discarded, water is added again, heated, and then the water is discarded again.

Hereinafter, the effects of the present invention will be described.

The pipe part 300 is a passage through which food or the like flows, and although it is an important part for hygiene of the food heating port together with the inner cylinder part 200, washing is often overlooked. That is, the food heating port according to the prior art is only capable of cleaning the inner cylinder part 200, and there is often no arrangement for cleaning the pipe part 300.

On the other hand, the food heating port according to the present invention can maintain a clean hygiene state of the piping portion 300 as the user is indicated whether or not the piping portion 300 needs to be cleaned.

Preferably, the sensor unit 700 detects the amount of water discharged and generates a signal to be cleaned according to the accumulated amount of water, thereby more objectively determining the state of the piping unit 300 and sending a washing signal.

In addition, according to an embodiment, by generating a washing-needed signal based on the amount of water discharged from the pipe part 300 or the nozzle part 400 for a predetermined reference time, the food heating port is not used for a long period of time, so that the pipe part 300 Even if residual water remains in the interior for a long time, it can be indicated that cleaning is necessary. That is, when the food heating port is not used for a predetermined period of time, food remaining in the piping unit 300 may rot or coagulate in the piping unit 300, thus causing a hygiene problem. I can. According to the present invention, a signal indicating that cleaning is necessary even when the amount of water out of the water for a reference time does not reach the reference amount due to not being used for a predetermined time as described above may be generated, thereby further contributing to user hygiene.

In addition, the food heating port according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a valve part 800 and a circulation flow path part 900, and according to the operation of the valve part 800, the fluid in the inner cylinder part 200 is Since it is discharged to the outside through the 400 or re-supplied into the inner cylinder 200 through the circulation passage part 900 to enable circulation, cleaning can be easily performed. That is, since the food heating port according to the present invention can perform circulation cleaning in a simple circulation cleaning mode, cleaning of the inner cylinder part 200 and the pipe part can be conveniently performed. In addition, in the circulation washing mode, more effective washing may be performed by repeatedly circulating and stopping the washing liquid.

In addition, preferably, the circulation passage portion 900 and the second through-hole 220 connected to the circulation passage portion 900 are located in the upper portion of the inner cylinder portion 200, and the first through-hole 210 The silver is located at the bottom of the inner cylinder 200, so that the entire inner cylinder 200 can be cleaned in the circulation cleaning mode. In addition, since the circulation passage portion 900 has a shorter length than the pipe portion 300, it is possible to maintain a relatively clean hygienic state.

In particular, when the food heating port according to the present invention is used for a food heating port for infants, food remaining in the inner cylinder 200 and the piping 300 can be effectively washed and removed, thus greatly affecting the health of infants. You can contribute.

In the above, preferred embodiments have been illustrated and described, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. Of course, various modifications may be made by the operator, and these modifications should not be understood individually from the technical spirit or prospect of the present invention.

100: body
110: main body
120: cap portion
200: inner barrel
210: first through hole
220: second through hole
300: piping
400: nozzle part
500: control device
600: alarm unit
700: sensor unit
800: valve part
812: inlet
814: first outlet
816: second outlet
900: circulation flow path part

Claims (6)

In the food heating pot,
A body part constituting the exterior;
An inner cylinder portion mounted in the body portion and receiving food;
A pipe portion connected to the inner cylinder portion and having a predetermined pipe;
A nozzle part connected to the pipe part;
controller;
An alarm unit operated by the control device and having an alarm function notifying when to clean the pipe unit; And
A sensor unit that senses the amount of water discharged through the nozzle unit or the pipe unit and transmits it to the control device; Including,
The control device operates the alarm unit according to the amount of water discharged by the sensor unit,
The control device,
If the water discharge capacity discharged through the nozzle part or the pipe part for a predetermined reference time is less than or equal to a predetermined second reference amount,
A food heating port that operates the alarm unit by determining that there is residual water in the piping unit. delete The method according to claim 1,
The control device,
Food heating port for operating the alarm unit when the cumulative water discharge capacity discharged through the nozzle part or the pipe part is greater than or equal to a predetermined first reference amount. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
A valve part provided between the pipe part and the nozzle part and operated by the control device; And
A circulation passage part connecting between the valve part and the inner cylinder part; It further includes,
The valve part,
A food heating port connecting the pipe part and the nozzle part, or connecting the pipe part and the circulation passage part.

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