KR20130123700A - The fixed quantity feeder for the powdered milk - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fixed quantity feeder for powdered milk which supplies fixed quantity of water, and s the water to a predetermined temperature. A user can input information for the water supply quantity and the powdered milk feeding time for automatically supplying the fixed quantity of powdered milk in warm water and notifying the powdered milk feeding time.

Description

Quantitative formula feeder {THE FIXED QUANTITY FEEDER FOR THE POWDERED MILK}

The present invention relates to a quantitative milk powder feeder capable of automatically supplying quantitative warm water and quantitative milk powder to a baby bottle.

Recently, with the advancement and the high-end of the baby care products market, automated equipment is being introduced in the field of baby bottle washing, and the device for automatically sterilizing the baby bottle requiring high sterilization has also been continuously developed.

On the other hand, milk powder can be quickly and easily solved for infants' needs, as well as powdered foods such as wheat flour after the feeding period, and drinking water and hot water can be consumed at all times during this purpose. In order to provide a powdered milk mixer having a water purification function and a hot water supply function, devices are also being supplied.

The powdered milk mixer with water purification and hot water supply function is a storage tank that stores water of a certain amount by automatically controlling the inflow of purified water connected to this filter. Each tank is connected to an independent pipeline and operated according to the operation of the powdered milk selection switch, the hot water selection switch, and the purified water selection switch connected to the input of the control unit to control the water supply from the storage tank. In order to supply the amount of milk powder set in the bottle sterilized by the UV lamp from the hopper, the milk powder feeder is configured by connecting the motor to the output terminal of the control unit so as to drive the feed screw provided at the lower side of the hopper with the motor. .

On the other hand, the equipment for washing the bottle has also been developed to look at the basic method of washing the bottle, as shown in the prior art document introduced below, the bottle is separated from the stopper so that the drainage well, and the high-pressure washing water inside the bottle Spraying or soaking the bottle in water to cause ultrasonic vibrations to take the way to remove dirt.

However, the above products also need to be efficiently controlled in a quantitative hot water supply, quantitative milk powder air raid, and a control method that manages the above functions in an integrated manner.

Prior Art 1: Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-2003-0049709 Prior Art 2: Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-2010-0098477

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, so that milk powder can be burned quickly and hygienically to solve the needs of infants as well as to be able to burn powdered foods such as wheat flour after the feeding period. That is, the purpose is to provide a system that can automatically supply the quantitative hot water and quantitative milk powder, and also inform the milk powder feeding time.

The object is that, in the quantitative milk powder feeder, which is capable of supplying water quantitatively, and having the function of heating the water at a constant temperature, it is possible to input information on the amount of water supplied, and the amount of information inputted This is achieved by allowing water to be discharged and allowing input of information on the milking time.

In addition, when the information is input, a function of inputting information through a terminal capable of exchanging information through the short-range communication with the quantitative milk powder supply unit, and additionally, a function of supplying milk powder is added.

In addition, information about the amount of milk powder may be input, and when the information is input, information is input through a terminal for supplying or receiving information through a short-range communication with the quantitative milk powder supply unit or the short term communication. do.

On the other hand, the control unit can check the milk powder feeding time, and if the milk powder feeding operation is not performed even when the milk powder feeding time is activated, the alarm is activated.

In addition, the alarm is via a speaker provided in the quantitative classification supply, the alarm is via a portable terminal for transmitting and receiving information through short-range communication,

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a system that can automatically supply the quantitative hot water and quantitative milk powder, and also inform the milk powder feeding time.

1 and 2 is a diagram of an embodiment showing a quantitative milk powder feeder of the present invention.
3 to 5 is a view showing an embodiment of a method for supplying bottled water quantitatively.
6 to 8 are diagrams of embodiments showing a method of supplying milk powder quantitatively.
9 and 10 are views showing an embodiment in which a water bath is further provided.
11 and 12 are views of an embodiment for mounting a plurality of feeding bottles,
13 to 15 are diagrams of yet another embodiment of supplying milk powder.
16-18 are diagrams of embodiments illustrating system control of the present invention.
19 and 20 are diagrams of an embodiment showing a flowchart of execution of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a quantitative milk powder feeder according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

In other words, in the present invention, the powdered milk is hygienic and quickly burned to solve the needs of infants quickly, as well as to be able to burn powdered foods such as wheat flour after the feeding period. That is, the purpose is to provide a system that can automatically supply the quantitative hot water and quantitative milk powder, and also inform the milk powder feeding time.

1 and 2 is a diagram of an embodiment showing a quantitative milk powder feeder of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 1 is provided with a bottled water bottle (hereinafter referred to as a bucket) 30 that can supply bottled water to the top, the lower bottle 50 to be mounted. In addition, the operation panel 20 is provided with a display 21 so that the user's operation status and the operation status of the fixed milk powder feeder can be known. Thus, the button 22 can be provided.

As a result, the quantitative milk powder feeder of the present invention can be supplied quantitatively by changing the bottled water supplied by the bucket 30 to hot water.

On the other hand, the microphone 23 is further provided to record the desired special sound through the microphone, and through the connection terminal 25 can be connected to the external device that stores the sound to be recorded to transfer the data to the milk powder supply. . In addition, the speaker 24 is able to output the required sound.

That is, the quantitative milk powder feeder of the present invention can store the sound of the appropriate vibration, the sound of nature or the mother's voice that children like, and output it through the speaker 24 when necessary.

In addition, through the speaker 24 it is also possible to function to inform the feeding time of the powdered milk,

2 may be further provided with a powdered milk supply container (hereinafter referred to as a powdered milk container) 80 at the upper end of the fixed-quantity milk powder supplier. Accordingly, in the present invention, it is possible to quantitatively raid hot water and to have a function of supplying milk powder quantitatively.

3 to 5 is a view showing an embodiment of a method for supplying bottled water quantitatively.

3 and perspective view, the metered discharge device used in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 4 is a liquid metered discharger having a cylinder and a piston, and has an inlet 31 communicating with a liquid storage tank 30a on one side. Is formed and the fixed cylinder 34 to form a cylinder chamber 33 having a discharge port 32 downward, the piston 36 is elevated in the cylinder chamber 33 and the valve passage 35 is formed through the body 36 ), The piston valve (37) penetrately coupled to the valve passage (35) to open and close the discharge port (32) of the cylinder chamber, and to operate the piston (36) and the piston valve (37) organically. do. In addition, the opening and closing part 32a blocks or opens the discharge port 32 by the above operation.

It comprises a driving means (P) including a motor or magnetic force to provide a rotational force, a spring 38 for returning the piston 36 and the piston valve 37, and the like.

Here, the lowest position of the inlet 31 formed on one side of the cylinder chamber 33 is preferably located directly above the discharge fixed water level of the liquid accommodated in the cylinder chamber.

The cylinder chamber 11 has a step portion 38 (38a) for the spring 41 is installed on the upper portion, the discharge port 32, the stop flange 39 and the discharge tube 40 protruded downward do.

As a result, the driving means P moves the piston head 37a up and down, thereby controlling the amount of bottled water discharged through the discharge tube.

5 is a view showing a supply control diagram of the bottled water supplied from the bucket.

The bottled water is not directly supplied to the inlet 31 from the bucket 30, and the bottled water is supplied to the inlet 31 through the reservoir 30a. And the reservoir (30a) is provided with a sensor 46 to maintain a constant water level and temperature of the reservoir (30a). That is, the sensor may be referred to as a sensor for sensing the water level of the reservoir or the temperature.

For temperature sensing, a conventional electronic thermometer may be provided. And, in order to detect the water level can be used a method that can detect the water level as a valve detection using the electrode used in the normal level detection method or using a device that can float on the water. That is, the present invention does not invent the water level sensing device but applies a general general water level sensing sensor to the present invention.

Therefore, when the reservoir 30a exceeds a predetermined level of water, the control unit closes the valve 45, thereby preventing the bottled water from being supplied to the reservoir 30a. Then, when the water level of the reservoir is below a certain amount of water level, the control unit 90 opens the valve 45 so that the bottled water is supplied from the bucket 30 to the reservoir 30a.

On the other hand, the reservoir (30a) is provided with a heater 33, the control unit 90 by the temperature sensor 46 controls the operation of the heater to control the temperature.

In addition, the ultraviolet lamp 34 may be further provided, so that the bottled water stored in the reservoir 30a can be sterilized. The UV lamp does not need to be on at all times. For example, when fresh water is newly supplied from the bucket 30, the ultraviolet lamp is turned on for a predetermined time, and such control can be performed by the control unit 90 by a predetermined algorithm.

As a result, the water pressure supplied to the inlet 31 is kept constant at all times while maintaining the water level of the reservoir 30a at a constant amount. Therefore, by controlling only the time of the piston valve 37 for opening and closing the discharge port 32, the bottled water can be quantitatively supplied.

Of course, the quantitative supply device of bottled water presented in the present invention is only one embodiment, it is natural that all the conventional apparatus and method for supplying the quantitative water can be applied to the present invention.

6 to 8 are diagrams of embodiments showing a method of supplying milk powder quantitatively.

FIG. 6 is a general schematic diagram of how milk powder (indicated by the movement of dots in the figure) can be quantitatively supplied. The milk powder container 80 is mounted to the mounting portion 81 and the support portions 81a and 85a. Then, the powdered milk outlet is present in the mounting portion 81. Then, a predetermined amount (for example, one spoon or 40 g) of powdered milk is discharged through the powdered milk outlet 82.

Then, the powdered milk discharged in a predetermined amount is positioned in the input container 86 through the mobile cylinder 85. If the fixed amount is 40g, 40g of powdered milk will be stored in the input container 86 primarily.

That is, when a fixed amount is filled in the input container 86, the piston 92a and the lever 93a are operated to open the outlet 89, and the powdered milk powder of the fixed amount stored in the input container 86 passes through the outlet 89. Will be discharged. The discharged milk powder is supplied to the baby bottle 50 through the connection portion 92. As a result, the connection portion 92 becomes a tube connected to the baby bottle 50.

On the other hand, it is natural that the lever 93a can be moved by the power of the driving device (motor or electromagnet) under the control of the control unit 90. The movement is restored and closed by the operation of the cylinder 87b, the piston 92a and the spring 87a.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a principle of supplying a predetermined amount of powdered milk (indicated by movement of a dot in the drawing) of the powdered milk container 80. That is, the rotary screw 94 is inserted into the milk powder of the milk bottle 80 and positioned, and the power transmission screw 95 connected to external power transmits power to the rotary screw 94 through the power transmission gear 96. do.

Therefore, when an external motor or the like rotates the power transmission screw 95, the rotational power rotates the rotation screw 94. Then, the powdered milk moves down along the screw groove of the rotating screw 94.

In other words, by adjusting the moving distance of the rotating screw 94 to induce the quantitative discharge of milk powder. When the rotating screw 94 is moved downward, the powdered milk is discharged accordingly, and if the rotating screw is moved up again and then moved downward again, it uses the principle of buying so that the powdered milk can be discharged again. That is, by controlling the rotating screw 94 to move up and down, it is possible to discharge the milk powder quantitatively. For example, when the rotating screw 94 is repeatedly repeated 10 times up and down, 40g of milk accumulates in the feeding container 86, the control unit 90 operates the power connected to the lever 95, so that the powdered milk is fed into the feeding container ( At 86, it is discharged to the connection part 92.

Naturally, the control of the rotating screw is made through the control of a motor (not shown for convenience) connected to the power transmission screw 95 and the motor is controlled by an algorithm finally determined by the controller 90 of the present invention.

In addition, the characteristics of the present invention is characterized in that the power transmission screw 95 and the power transmission gear 96 to be provided in the moving container 85 rather than the powdered milk container 80 to minimize the contamination of the powdered milk.

On the other hand, the mobile cylinder 85 and the input cylinder 86 has a structure that can be replaced when the contamination is possible to be separated from each other. To this end, the movable cylinder 85 and the input cylinder 86 are rotated to be separated.

The two support portions 81a and 85a are also detachable. Although illustrated separately in the drawings, the two support portions 81a and 85a may be designed to be separated by any number of screws or grooves and protrusions. Therefore, a structure in which the movable cylinder 85 and the screws 94 and 95 can be replaced is possible.

8 is a view showing the structure of the power transmission screw. The power of the power transmission screw 95 is rotated 90 degrees by the power transmission gear 96 to be transmitted to the rotating screw 94, and as a result of the forward and reverse rotation, the rotating screw 94 can move up and down as a result. To make it possible.

9 and 10 are views showing an embodiment in which a water bath is further provided.

As shown in Figure 9, the water bath 110 can be further provided at the bottom of the quantitative milk powder supply of the present invention. The water bath means a container that can hold water, and can maintain a constant temperature of the water. Therefore, when the infant formula mixed with bottled water is left in the bottle or when the infant formula of the bottle mixed with the bottled water is to be maintained at a constant temperature, the bottle is placed in the bath apparatus 110.

10 is a block diagram showing the control relationship of the water heater. The bath heater container 110 is mounted on the top of the bath plate 112, and the heating wire 113 is provided inside the bath plate 112. Then, by sensing the temperature sensor 111, the control unit controls the heater through the switch 113a to maintain a constant temperature (for example, 35 degrees Celsius).

On the other hand, since the bath heater 110 is not always used, but only when necessary, it is possible to start or stop the operation of the bath heater 110 through the operation panel 20, a predetermined temperature by the detection of the temperature sensor 111 Can be maintained.

11 and 12 are views of an embodiment for mounting a plurality of feeding bottles,

11 is a view of an embodiment to allow a plurality of feeding bottles 50 to be mounted on the top of the rotating plate (55). That is, the fixing part 55a is provided at the top of the rotating plate 55 and the feeding bottle 50 is mounted on the fixing part 55a. And by rotating the rotating plate 55 in accordance with the use of the bottle, it is possible to use the mounted bottle (50) in order.

12 is a structural diagram showing a principle that the rotating plate is rotated. The rotary gear 56 is provided below the rotary plate, and the rotary gear 56 is connected to the connecting gear 58a through the rotary belt 57. The connecting gear is rotated by the driving of the step motor 59. That is, when the operation is performed through the button of the operation panel 20, the step motor 59 is driven, the rotary gear 56 is rotated by the power transmission of the stem motor and the rotary plate 55 by the rotational force This will be rotated.

And the rotation is preferably a manual operation rather than automatic, when the user is required to mount or take out the necessary bottle to the rotating plate 55 can be used by rotating the rotating plate by the button operation. Of course, the rotary plate 55 is not provided with a separate drive motor or gear, it is possible to have a structure that is simply rotatable can be used to rotate manually.

13 to 15 are diagrams of yet another embodiment of supplying milk powder.

As shown in FIG. 13, a method of using the capsule 120 is provided, and the capsule 120 is in a state where a predetermined amount (eg, 40 g) of powdered milk is filled. In addition, the capsule 120 is composed of a container (120c) and the cover (120a) has a structure to facilitate the filling of powdered milk in the capsule 120 in manufacturing. Moreover, the groove | channel 120b is provided in the cover, and groove | channel 120d is also provided in the container bottom, respectively. And the bottled water is supplied to the groove 120b of the cover, and the powdered milk mixed with the bottled water is discharged to the groove 120d of the bottom.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a configuration diagram in which powdered milk filled in the capsule 120 is mixed with hot bottled water and discharged. When water is supplied from the water tank (or bottled water bottle) 30, the water is supplied through the pump 121 having power, so that the water under pressure is supplied.

The water to which the pressure is applied passes through the flow meter 122 and passes through the heater 123 to become dehydrated water. Then, the container 120 in which the capsule 120 is contained has a structure in which dehydrated water is supplied through the spout 124.

At this time, although briefly illustrated in the drawings, the ejector is capable of vertical movement, and when the capsule 120 is mounted in the container 125, the ejector 124 is moved downward to supply pressured and dehydrated bottled water. will be.

15 is a view showing a principle that the powdered milk powder mixed with the structure of the container 125 is discharged. When the capsule 120 is mounted on the container 125 and the ejector 124 descends, the pin 127 provided in the ejector passes through the cover groove 120b to make a hole. On the other hand, the pin 131 of the container also passes through the groove 120d at the bottom to make a hole.

Therefore, pressure is applied to the water inlet 128 provided in the ejector, and dehydrated bottled water may be supplied into the capsule 120. Then, the pressurized and depleted bottled water is quickly mixed with the powdered milk inside the capsule, and can be discharged through a hole made in the groove 120d at the bottom. And the discharged milk powder is able to escape through the container outlet (132). Naturally, the bottled water and the mixed milk powder passed through the container outlet are supplied to the bottle.

On the other hand, the pressure is applied and the dewatered water can be controlled through the flow rate of the water, for example, the amount of water so that the water can be supplied on the basis of 80 cc capacity.

In addition, the control unit 90 controls the flow rate control, the temperature control, and the pressure control by the predetermined algorithm. Since the control method is to use a conventional method of controlling the pressure pump, controlling the temperature, or controlling the amount of water, the detailed technical description of the control method will be omitted in the present invention.

16-18 are diagrams of embodiments illustrating system control of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 16, the controller 90 of the present invention may control each device, but may also control the system. In order to control the system, the R / F unit 137, the memory 135a, 135b, 135c, the display 21, and the input devices 22, 25, which are short-range communication modules such as WiFi, are also controlled.

In this case, the short-range communication module is to use a communication device capable of a general short-range communication, the memory uses a normal memory. The display 21 also uses a conventional flat panel display device. In addition, the input devices 22 and 25 may be a button type, an input device provided on the top of the display, or may be a connection terminal to which an external device can be connected. On the other hand, an input device such as the microphone 23 is also provided, and information can be input by sound.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of enabling short-range communication with the mobile terminal 200. The communication interface unit 910 in the control unit may exchange data with the mobile terminal (a variety of terminals such as a smartphone, a tablet fish, or a computer) through the R / F unit 127 through short-range communication.

To this end, the connection manager 920 of the controller may control and manage whether the terminal 200 is connected to the user's terminal 200, and the data provider 930 providing data to the terminal 200 and the data provided to the terminal. Time and data management unit 940 to manage the is provided.

Here, time management means managing feeding time. In other words, if the feeding time is 3 hours, the previously fed time is recorded and the elapsed time is grasped so that the feeding time can be notified when 3 hours have elapsed.

18 is a view showing an embodiment that can be displayed on the terminal screen to send and receive data through the short-range communication with the quantitative milk powder feeder of the present invention. On the terminal screen, a date is displayed in a diary form and a specific date 500a can be selected. In addition, an input window 510 is displayed on a part of the screen, and the input window 510 can input information related to milk feeding.

For example, it is possible to enter a formula feeding time regarding how often or when infants are to be fed, and a formula feeding capacity. In addition, infants will be able to take note of their health needs.

In addition, the input information may be transmitted to the quantitative milk powder feeder of the present invention through a local area network. In addition, it is natural that a user of the device of the present invention needs to download and execute a new application program in order to input necessary information through the portable terminal.

19 and 20 are diagrams of an embodiment showing a flowchart of execution of the present invention.

19 is a flowchart illustrating a method of inputting information through a terminal. When a program previously stored in the terminal is selected and executed, a program for inputting information about the quantitative milk powder feeder is executed in the terminal. (S400-S 405)

When the program is executed, an input is displayed to input information on the screen of the terminal 200, and the user inputs corresponding information. (S410-S415) That is, the screen of the terminal 200 is used for A screen that allows you to enter a dose (eg 80cc or 120cc) or a time interval for feeding formula is displayed.

When data is input to the terminal, the information is transmitted through the local area network, and the transmitted information is stored in the memory of the quantitative formula feeder. (S420-S425) That is, when the information is input to the screen of the terminal 200, The controller of the terminal transmits the input information to the quantitative milk powder supplier through short-range communication. In addition, the F / F unit 137 of the quantitative milk powder feeder receives the information and is stored in the memory 135a, 135b, and 135c through the control of the controller 90.

Then, the stored information is a reference for determining the amount of water and the amount of milk powder when the quantitative milk powder supplier supplies milk powder. That is, in the present invention, the amount of bottled water supplied by the control of the control unit 90 can be adjusted, the amount of powdered milk supplied can be adjusted, and the amount supplied is determined by the inputted information.

Of course, the information may not be input only through the terminal 200. The information may also be input through an input device or a button provided at the top of the display provided in the operation panel 20.

On the other hand, when the program execution of the terminal is finished, information input is terminated. (S435-S440)

20 is a view of an embodiment showing a flowchart capable of confirming a feeding operation state.

The quantitative formula milk feeder of the present invention automatically checks the time in the operating state. Naturally, the control unit 90 is able to check the clock signal, and automatically confirms whether a predetermined time stored in the memory unit has arrived (S450-S455).

And when the time to feed milk powder arrives, a user will naturally perform a feeding operation. (S460-S465) Because the user is also checking the time. At this time, the user is to operate the feeding operation is to mount the feeding bottle 50, and press the powdered milk supply operation button. That is, the quantitative milk powder feeder of the present invention means that a certain amount of bottled water and a certain amount of milk powder brought to a predetermined temperature (for example, 35 degrees Celsius) may be mixed and supplied to the baby bottle 50 by a button operation alone. (S470)

On the other hand, even if the feeding time has arrived, if the button for supplying the powdered milk is not operated, the alarm is activated. (S475)

In the present invention, the alarm can be operated in two ways. The first may output a predetermined sound to inform the user of the feeding time through the speaker 24 provided in the quantitative formula feeder, and the second may transmit an alarm signal to the terminal through short-range communication and the terminal may transmit the signal. Can be printed.

20: operation panel 30: bucket
21: display 22; button
23; Microphone 24: Speaker
25; Connection terminal 30a: reservoir
32a: opening and closing part 32: discharge port
33: heater 34; UV lamp
36: piston 37: piston valve
80: milk bottle 81: mounting portion
81a, 85a: support portion 86: feed container
89; Exit 92: connection
92a; Piston 93a: Lever
94; Rotating screw 95; Power transmission screw
110: water heater 120: capsule
124: jet outlet 125; Vessel
128: water inlet 132: outlet

Claims (9)

In the quantitative milk powder feeder, which is capable of supplying water quantitatively and having the function of heating the water at a constant temperature,
Quantitative milk powder supply, characterized in that the information on the amount of water supplied can be input, the water is discharged according to the amount of the input information, and information about the milking time can also be input. When the information is input, the quantitative milk powder supplier, characterized in that the information can be input through the terminal that can exchange information through the short-range communication. 2. The quantitative milk powder feeder according to claim 1, wherein the milk powder supply is further added. 4. The quantitative milk powder feeder according to claim 3, wherein information about the amount of milk powder is inputted. 5. The quantitative milk powder supply unit according to claim 4, wherein when the information is input, the quantitative milk powder supply unit inputs the information through a terminal capable of transmitting and receiving information through short-range communication with the quantitative milk powder supply unit.  The quantitative milk powder feeder according to claim 1, wherein the control unit can confirm the milk powder feeding time. 7. The quantitative formula milk supply according to claim 6, wherein an alarm is activated if the formula is not fed even though the formula is being fed. 8. The quantitative milk powder supply according to claim 7, wherein the alarm is via a speaker provided in the quantitative classification feeder. 8. The quantitative powdered milk supply system according to claim 7, wherein the alarm is via a portable terminal for transmitting and receiving information through short-range communication.

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