KR20150067986A - Food storage apparatus, control system for the food storage apparatus, and using method for the food storage apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, a food storage apparatus comprises: a receiving unit receiving food and capable of rotating; a cold and heat unit capable of controlling the temperature of the food; a control unit provided in a lower portion of the receiving unit and connected with the receiving unit about a central shaft for rotation and controlling at least one state of movement among the receiving unit and the cold and heat unit; and a sensing unit sensing an arrangement state of the control unit and the receiving unit. The control unit is capable of controlling the state of movement based on sensing information by the sensing unit. According to the present invention, a user can start a day while drinking a desired beverage when the user wakes up in morning and conveniently and individually using the food storage device.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a food storage apparatus, a control system for the food storage apparatus, and a method of using the food storage apparatus,

The present invention relates to a food storage device, a control system for a food storage device, and a method of using the food storage device, which can conveniently store food in a desired state by a user.

Conventional food storage devices are devices for storing foods, and a process of food processing can be further performed with storage. Food storage devices include various devices such as a mixer, a cooker, a beverage supply device, and the like. Among these devices, there are a water purifier for purifying a beverage, a quick chiller for providing a refreshing beverage or a water dispenser for adjusting the temperature of mineral water or an electric port for boiling water For example. The food storage device of the present invention is exemplified by a beverage supply device as an example, and will be described below as an example of a food storage device, but the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to an apparatus for storing various foods.

The above-mentioned food storage device is intended to provide food in a desired state, and it is general that a relatively large capacity device is used for industrial purposes or installed in a kitchen and used for domestic use. Therefore, it is inappropriate to use for a personal purpose due to problems such as capacity and usage condition.

Of course, in the case of a water purifier, the water purifier may be used in a living room or kitchen. However, since the water purifier is merely used in a stationary environment without moving, the user must approach the food storage device and drink it. In the case of an electric port, there is a problem that it is difficult to drink cold water since it is only given to the function of boiling water.

Under the above background, in the present invention, an individual can use his / her personal dependency like his or her own, and can conveniently use for various purposes such as heating / cooling / warming / alarm, And a method of using the food storage device, the control system of the food storage device, and the method of using the food storage device.

A food storage device according to the present invention includes: a receiving portion in which food is received and rotatable; A cooling unit capable of adjusting the temperature of the food; A control unit provided at a lower portion of the accommodating unit and connected to the accommodating unit via a central axis for rotation, and controlling at least one of operating states of the accommodating unit and the cooling unit; And a sensing unit that senses an arrangement state of the control unit and the accommodation unit, and the control unit can control the operation state based on sensing information by the sensing unit. According to the present invention, the user can more conveniently recognize the current operation mode and operate the food storage device. In addition, there is an advantage that convenience for the user is increased because it is provided for any one individual.

In the food storage device, the sensing unit may be provided with a button and a groove, respectively, provided on the opposite sides of the receiving unit and the control unit, and may include an operation unit for inputting an operation time of the food storage device, Wherein the operating section is provided with a lighting section which can include a heating mode and a cooling mode and in which the arrangement status can be recognized by a user, wherein the lighting section is provided as a light emitting section, Or may be provided in the vicinity of the handle of the food storage container so that the handle portion emits light, or the operation portion operated by the user can emit light. According to this, the user can recognize and use the operation of the food storage device more sensibly and simply, use it in various ways he wants, and use the food storage device more conveniently.

The food storage device may further include a car insertion device provided on the upper side of the accommodation portion to insert a car and may further include a detection mechanism provided in the accommodation portion to detect whether or not the food is received And an elevating mechanism provided in the accommodating portion and capable of elevating and lowering the food. The accommodating portion and the control portion are provided in the shape of a prism, and the surface of the prismatic portion constituting the outer surface of the accommodating portion and the control portion And at least one of the accommodating portion and the cooling / heating portion can operate. Accordingly, the user can conveniently use the food storage device in various use modes.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of using a food storage device, the method comprising: rotating an accommodating portion in which a food is received relative to a control portion to determine an operation mode based on the rotation angle; And operating in accordance with the operation mode. According to the present method, the food storage device can be operated more sensibly and conveniently.

In the method of using the food storage device, the usage buffer may be configured to adjust a timer so that an operation according to the operation mode is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed, and when a predetermined time has elapsed You can have the alarm ring. According to this, it is possible to drink in a desired state at the time of needing a beverage in the morning, and to use it in the morning weather of the user.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a food storage device including: a control unit for controlling an operation; And an accommodation portion accommodating the food and being rotatable about a central axis with respect to the control portion, wherein the operation mode can be indicated according to the arrangement state of the accommodation portion and the control portion, A lighting unit can be provided. According to this, the user can visually recognize the operation state more conveniently while operating the food storage device, and can also be utilized as a function of lighting in the room.

The control system of the food storage device according to still another aspect of the present invention includes a food storage device and a terminal provided outside to control the food storage device, Receiving portion; A cooling unit capable of adjusting the temperature of the food; A controller for rotatably supporting the accommodating unit at a lower portion of the accommodating unit and controlling at least one operation state of the accommodating unit and the cooling unit; And a sensing unit for sensing a relative arrangement of the controller and the receptacle, wherein the communication unit communicates with the terminal and receives operation information of the food storage device. This makes it possible to operate the food storage device wirelessly and to use it more conveniently. For example, a food storage device can be conveniently operated by lying on a bed for sleeping.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a food storage device including: a control unit for controlling an operation state; And a receiving portion rotatable about a central axis with respect to the control portion and containing a food storage container therein, wherein the receiving portion includes a seating portion on which the food storage container is seated; And a cooling / heating unit capable of adjusting the temperature of the food storage container adjacent to the food storage container, and can designate an operation mode of the cooling / heating unit according to the arrangement state of the accommodation unit and the control unit. This makes it possible to obtain an effect of improving the sensibility more sensibly when the user operates the food storage device, and can be more conveniently used as a personal use application.

According to the present invention, the user can start the day immediately when he wakes up in the morning while drinking the desired beverage, and can conveniently use the food storage device as a personal use.

1 is a perspective view of a food storage device according to a first embodiment;
2 is a view showing a state in which a food storage container is separated in a food storage device according to the first embodiment;
3 is a perspective view showing a connection portion between the accommodation portion and the control portion.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line I-I 'in Fig. 3;
5 is a view for explaining a configuration of a sensing unit;
6 is a sectional view of a button and its structure.
7 is a block diagram illustrating another aspect of the food storage device according to the first embodiment;
8 is an internal configuration view of the operating portion.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using the food storage device according to the first embodiment;
10 is a perspective view showing the sensing unit of the food storage device according to the second embodiment;
11 is a perspective view showing an accommodating portion of the food storage device according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an accommodating portion of a food storage device according to another embodiment of the third embodiment; FIG.
13 is a perspective view of a receiving portion according to the fourth embodiment;
Fig. 14 is a view showing a configuration of a handgrip unit according to a fourth embodiment; Fig.
15 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using the food storage device according to the fourth embodiment;
16 is a perspective view of the food storage device according to the fifth embodiment;
17 is a perspective view of the food storage device according to the sixth embodiment.
18 is a flowchart for explaining a method of using the food storage device according to the sixth embodiment.
FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a food storage device according to a seventh embodiment; FIG.
20 is a flowchart for explaining a method of using the food storage device according to the seventh embodiment;
21 is a view for explaining a control system of a food storage device according to an eighth embodiment;

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the inventive concept as defined by the appended claims. But it will also be included in the scope of the present invention.

The various embodiments presented below are included in the spirit of the present invention, and present various cases of improving usability, providing multi-functions, and enhancing user's perception. Like elements are denoted by like numerals in order to explain the main idea of the entire embodiment, but they can be understood in the strict sense to refer to the corresponding parts in the corresponding embodiments. The same component may be indicated by a different number, but this is for convenience of understanding in each drawing and may be understood as substantially the same component. The length, area, and size of the components may be exaggerated for convenience of explanation, but this may be different from the actual product for the sake of convenience of explanation.

≪ Embodiment 1 >

1 is a perspective view of a food storage device according to a first embodiment.

1, the food storage apparatus according to the first embodiment includes a control unit 200 at a lower end, a storage unit 100 provided in a cross-sectional shape similar to the control unit 200 to receive a food storage container, And a food storage container 300 that can be accommodated in the accommodating portion 100. In addition, a lid 302 covering the food storage container 300 is included.

At least a part of the accommodating part 100 may be provided with at least a cold part 103. In the cooling / heating unit 103, heat can be transmitted to the food storage container 300, cold air can be transmitted, and cold air or heat can be emitted to the outside. In the embodiment, a Peltier element may be provided as the cold / However, a miniature refrigeration system using refrigerant may also be used. A handle of the food storage container 300 is placed on one side of the housing 100 so that the user can perform operations such as holding the food storage container 300 or mounting the food storage container 300 in the housing. The cooling and heating unit 103 may be provided with a mechanism for providing either cold air or hot air. The food storage container 300 may be a cup when the beverage is accommodated, but may be a different type of food storage container when the beverage is not a beverage.

The control unit 200 may be provided with an operation unit 201. The operation unit 201 can be exemplified by a dial, and the rotation angle at which the dial is turned is associated with the time of the timer, and the operation time of the timer for operating the cooling / heating unit 103 using the operation unit 201 is controlled It is possible.

The controller 200 and the receptacle 100 may be provided in a prismatic shape. For example, a triangular prism, a square prism, or a prismatic prism. In the shape of the polygonal column provided herein, each vertical edge or vertical surface can be said to mean any function in the food storage device. In other cases, it may be provided in other shapes such as circular and elliptical rather than polygonal. In this case, an identification mechanism capable of separately grasping the arrangement state of the rotation can be provided. Here, the function may exemplify the functions of heating, keeping warm, and cooling. When the angles of the control unit 200 and the accommodation unit 100 are matched with each other, the operation of the food storage device can be performed by designating any one of the functions. In the description of the embodiments and drawings, triangular pillars are exemplified.

As another example, it is possible that a certain point (point or plane or indication portion may correspond to any receiving point) and one point (point or plane or indication portion corresponds to each other) of the control portion correspond to each other So that the user can conveniently recognize that the control unit and the accommodation unit are matched with each other. However, it will be more convenient for the user to recognize the state of contact when the respective faces, in particular, the contact positions where the control and accommodation parts are close to each other, correspond to each other. In the embodiment provided in the form of a triangular prism, the respective surfaces of the accommodation portion and the control portion may be in a state in which they are arranged to be matched with each other.

2 is a view showing a state in which the food storage container is separated in the food storage device according to the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the receiving portion 100 is provided with a seating portion 101 for allowing the food storage container 300 to be seated through the upper portion of the receiving portion. The food storage container 300 may be slid into and seated in the seating portion 101 and may be slid off the seating portion 101 as well. As a result, the inner surface of the seating part 101 and the outer surface of the food storage container 300 can be in surface contact with each other, and the cold or hot air of the cold heat part 103 can transfer heat to the food storage container 300 with high heat transfer efficiency Lt; / RTI >

A handle holding portion 102 is further provided at the upper end of the receiving portion 100 so that the handle 301 provided outside the food storage container 300 can be positioned at an accurate position. The user can conveniently confirm that the food storage container 300 is in the correct position when the handle 301 and the pull holding portion 102 are positioned so as to stably correspond to each other.

The preferred operation and operation of the food storage apparatus according to the first embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

At first, the user connects a power source to the food storage device according to the embodiment at the time of sleeping, and can select functions such as heating, cooling, and warming. At this time, the selection function can be performed by rotating the accommodation part 100 about the central axis for rotation with respect to the control part 200, and the function is set correctly when the corner of the accommodation part 100 It can be confirmed that the corners of the control unit 200 are correctly aligned. 1 and 2 show that the receiving portion and the control portion are properly aligned.

Thereafter, the user puts the food storage container 300 as a desired beverage, preferably water, and places the food storage container 300 in the receptacle 100 and covers the lid 302. Thereafter, it is possible to determine whether to operate the cooling unit 103 after a certain period of time by operating the operation unit 201. At this time, the time setting function for the alarm can also be performed.

Then, after the lapse of a specified time, the cooling / heating unit 103 operates to make a desired beverage state. At this time, the function of heating, cooling, or keeping the temperature can be performed, and this can be performed by controlling the function of the cooling unit 103. On the other hand, by making the alarm sound, the user can be notified of the weather time and can be made to wake up.

In the above description, the receiving unit 100 is rotatable with respect to the control unit 200, and a predetermined function is given when the respective arranging states are matched. In addition, the arrangement state indicating the current function can be based on the side on which the operating section 201 is located. 3 to 6 are views for explaining the connection structure between the accommodation portion and the control portion.

3 is a perspective view showing a connection portion between the receiving portion and the control portion.

3, a locking part 104 is provided at the bottom of the receiving part 100, and legs 202 are provided on the upper surface of the control part 200. As shown in FIG. When the leg 202 is inserted into the locking part 104 and then hooked, the receiving part 100 can be supported by the control part 200. Since the cross-sectional shape of the engaging part and the leg 202 is not circular but other shapes, the leg 202 also rotates when the accommodating part 100 rotates. Also, since the leg 202 is supported by the separate structure of the control unit 200, the control unit 200 may be fixed at its original position without rotating even if the leg 202 rotates. The leg is a structure in which two bodies are branched and extended upward at regular intervals, and the ends of the body are annular extending in mutually opposite directions. Thus, when the accommodating portion 100 is inserted into the control portion 200, the leg 202 can be narrowed and inserted into the engaging portion 104. In the position where the insertion is completed, the leg 202 is narrowed to the original position Can be widened. Thus, the receiving portion and the control portion can be assembled, and after the assembly is completed, the leg 202 can be fixed without being detached from the engaging portion 104. [ The leg 202 is provided at the upper end of the rotary frame 203 and the rotary frame 203 is placed in the control unit 200 but can be moved separately from other components of the control unit 200.

According to the configuration described above, the leg functions as a central axis through which the receiving portion and the control portion rotate. However, the function as a physical center axis can be imparted to the legs, but in the case where a separate rotating mechanism is provided, the receiving portion may be rotated with respect to the control portion about a virtual center axis.

According to the configuration described above, the control unit 200 may be fixed even if the receiving unit 100 rotates, and the center of rotation of the receiving unit 100 may coincide with the center of the leg 202. On the other hand, although not shown, various wires such as a control line and a power line can pass through the space between the bodies constituting the legs 202.

4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line I-I 'of Fig. 3;

Referring to FIG. 4, the rotating frame 203 is provided with a plate 209 spaced a predetermined distance below the rotating frame 203. The rotation frame 203 is substantially circular and has a protruding portion 205 which is widely protruded upward from the center thereof and an extension portion 204 provided below the protruding portion 205 in the periphery of the protruding portion 205, Is provided. The extended portion 204 may not be exposed to the outer surface of the main body of the control unit 200 but may be placed inside the outer surface of the main body of the control unit. Therefore, even if the rotating frame 203 rotates or moves itself, the extension 204 may be caught by the control unit 200 and not fall off.

On the other hand, the rotary frame 203 is a component that rotates together with the rotation of the receiving portion 100. On the other hand, the plate 209 may be fixed in position with respect to the control unit 200. Three grooves 206 may be provided on the lower surface of the extension 204 and three buttons 207 may be provided on the upper surface of the plate 209. The grooves and buttons correspond to the number of functions of the food storage device. In the embodiment, three functions of heating, cooling, and keeping are provided, and thus three grooves and buttons are provided. Therefore, if the function increases or decreases, the number of grooves and buttons can be increased or decreased accordingly. Further, the positions of the groove and the button may be mutually changed. You can also set up a single groove, provide only one button, and assign different functions to the button. However, it is clear that the function of the food storage device can be given by the rotational movement of the receiving part 100 and the control part 200. [ Hereinafter, this background will be described.

The rotation angle of the rotating frame 203 can be known by the plate. The configuration of the sensing unit for sensing the rotation of the rotating frame 203 will be described.

5 is a view for explaining the configuration of the sensing unit.

Referring to Figure 5, the three hollow circles represent the groove 206 and the three hollow circles represent the button 207. [ The concentric circles represent three circles centering on the mechanical center of the revolving frame 203. Therefore, the concentric circle may represent a path through which the groove 206 passes. In addition, the concentric circle may represent a path through which the button 207 passes when the rotating frame 203 rotates. According to this configuration, by inserting any one of the buttons in any one of the grooves, the button can be mechanically operated to provide a predetermined signal.

At least one of the groove and the button may have three overlapping identical structures with an angle of 120 degrees. For example, in the case where the groove has an angle of 120 degrees, when one of the buttons corresponding to one of the grooves corresponds in position to each other and the operation of the button is started, the other two grooves and the buttons do not correspond to each other . That is, the operation of the food storage device can be performed by the operation of any one of the buttons. On the other hand, when any one of the grooves corresponds to one of the grooves, corresponding states of the accommodating unit 100 and the controller 200 may be matched with each other. Therefore, the user can more conveniently grasp the corresponding state of the home button and the button, and can accurately recognize the operation mode of the device. Further, by allowing any two or more buttons to be inserted into the respective grooves, another function may be assigned to the food storage device.

The configuration of the groove and the button is merely an example, and a person skilled in the art will be able to carry out various operations in various configurations, shapes and arrangements.

6 is a sectional view of the button and its structure. 6, the hole provided in the plate 209 passes through the upper end of the button 207 and protrudes upward. An elastic member 210 is provided between the lower end of the button and the lower surface of the plate 209. The elastic member 210 provides a force to push the button 207 upward so that the button 207 can penetrate the plate 209 and protrude. A switch 211 is provided at the lower end of the button 207.

According to the above-described configuration, when the button 207 and the groove 206 are not aligned, the button 207 is provided with the force of being pushed downward by the lower surface of the extended portion 204. Accordingly, the button 207 moves downward against the force of the elastic member 210. However, when the button 207 and the groove 206 are aligned in a corresponding manner, the button 207 can be pushed into the groove 206. The rotating frame 203 further rotates and is pushed downward again by the lower surface of the extension portion 204 when the button 207 is released from the groove 206. In order to perform this operation smoothly, The end of the button 207 may be provided in a soft circular shape.

When the button 207 is moved in the vertical direction, the switch 211 can perform on / off operation. The operation of this on-off can perform a mode of heating, cooling, and keeping the food storage device.

8 is an internal configuration diagram of the operation unit.

Referring to FIG. 8, a dial is illustrated as the operation unit 201, and the alarm time or the time when the function of the food storage device starts or the weather time can be inputted by rotating the dial. A light emitting portion 208 is provided on the back surface of the operation portion 201. The light emitting portion 208 may be colored blue (which may correspond to cooling), red (which may correspond to heating), and yellow ) May be provided. Therefore, when the arrangement state of the accommodation unit 100 and the control unit 200 is rotated in the predetermined function mode, the light emitting diodes according to the predetermined function mode can emit light. Accordingly, the user can determine the current function state of the color of the operation unit 201 and know whether the receiver 100 should be further rotated with respect to the controller 200 for a desired mode.

3 to 5 and the related description, when the accommodating unit 100 and the control unit 200 are aligned in correspondence with each other, the food storage device is moved to a predetermined Function can be performed.

7 is a block diagram illustrating the food storage device according to the first embodiment in another aspect.

Referring to FIG. 7, a controller 400 is provided for controlling the overall operation of the food storage device. Switch 1 107, switch 2 406 and switch 3 405 are provided under the control of the controller 400 to read a signal from the button 207 providing the sensing portion. It is understood that the cold / hot part 404 is provided in the accommodating part 100 to entirely indicate the components that perform the heating, cooling, and warming operations. The input unit 408 can be understood as a configuration in which time information is inputted through the operation unit 201. [ The alarm unit 401 is a part for providing a signal to the user that the beverage has been completed or the wake-up time has elapsed after a predetermined time has elapsed. The timer 402 is a unit for measuring a time lapse in accordance with an instruction from the input unit 408. The lighting unit 403 may refer to an integrated unit that emits light from the operation unit 201 and controls the light.

The operation of the food storage device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the above configuration. First, the user rotates the receptacle 100 to operate the sensing unit. Then, at least one of the switch 1 407, the switch 2 406, and the switch 3 405 can be operated. The function of the corresponding switch is controlled by the controller 400 and is used as information for later operating the cold / hot unit 404. Whether or not the switch is normally operated can be informed to the user by operating the lighting unit 403 under the control of the controller 400. [ It has already been described that red, blue, or yellow can direct each operation of the food storage device. By referring to the color, the user can select a desired function. In addition, the user inputs a waiting time using the input unit 407, and the inputted information causes the timer 402 to operate under the control of the controller 400. [

After the user's input is completed, the food storage container 300 and the lid 302 are mounted and the food storage device is placed in a predetermined position. Preferably the user's bedroom or study room would be good.

The controller 400 can recognize that the predetermined time instructed by the user has passed by the control of the timer 402. When the set time has elapsed, the operation of the cooling unit 404 is started, and the alarm unit 401 is operated to inform the user that the time has passed. The time for starting the operation of the alarm unit 401 may be a time when the beverage is sufficiently heated or cooled by the user in the state instructed by the user by the operation of the cooling and heating unit 404.

Then, the user can get up according to the instruction of the alarm unit 401, take out the food storage container 300, and drink the desired beverage.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using the food storage device according to the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9, drinking water is prepared (S1). The user selects a desired function by rotating the accommodation part 100 containing the drinking water with respect to the control part 200 (S2). Therefore, the user can conveniently select the function. It is also possible to conveniently recognize the current function of the food storage device. At this time, the rotation angle of the receiving portion 100 can rotate unlimitedly either clockwise or counterclockwise.

Furthermore, the indication of a specific mode such as heating, cooling, keeping warm, etc. can be limited to a specific angle of arrangement. For example, the function of the receiving portion provided with the same polygonal column and its rotation angle when the corresponding surface or edge of the control portion is matched can be set to the selected state. According to this method of use, an advantage that the user's perception is further improved can be expected, and various functions can be implemented with a single type of overlapping mechanism.

After the desired function is selected, the food storage device may be operated after a predetermined time has elapsed (S3). In the operating state, the operation of the cold / hot section and the operation of the alarm section can be exemplified.

According to this embodiment, the usability of the user who desires to provide the beverage is improved, the various functions can be implemented by a convenient user recognition means, and since the user can instruct the operation state by simply operating the food storage device , The user can conveniently recognize the operation state of the device and operate the device.

≪ Embodiment 2 >

The second embodiment is largely the same as the first embodiment, and the sensing unit and its associated configuration are distinctively different. Therefore, the description of the first embodiment is applied to the description of the second embodiment, except for the parts which are specifically mentioned and the parts which are essentially different from the application of the second embodiment.

10 is a perspective view showing the sensing unit of the food storage device according to the second embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10, a receiving unit 100 and a control unit 200 are provided. A locking part 111 is provided on a lower surface of the receiving part 100 and a leg 220 is provided on an upper surface of the control part 200. The legs 220 are inserted into the engaging portions 111 so that the receiving portion and the control portion are constrained to each other with a relative rotational movement as a limit.

A button 110 is provided on a lower surface of the receiving part 100. A groove 221 is provided on the upper surface of the control part 200 about the leg 220, A pair of grooves 222 may be provided. The configuration of the button 110 may be the same as that of the first embodiment, or only the power line connected from the button to the cold / heat unit may be connected without using the switch 211.

According to this configuration, when the receiving portion 100 rotates, the pair of buttons 110 are positioned at a position corresponding to the pair of the grooves 222 at a specific rotation angle, It is possible to enter the groove 222. The groove may be provided with an electrode, and the button may be provided with a conductive material. At this time, power can be supplied from the control unit 200 to the receptacle 100 through the pair of grooves 222 through the pair of buttons 110. [ In addition, it is possible to grasp that the accommodation portion is located at a specific position. Therefore, the angle at which the accommodating unit 100 is currently rotated may determine which mode is indicated by the food storage device, and after the operation of the food storage device is started, power is supplied through the groove and the button under the control of the controller It is possible. Describing the power supply, for example, it is possible to perform a desired function by switching the direction of the applied power in the case of heating and in the case of cooling.

The second embodiment described above can change the configuration of the sensing unit so that power can be supplied to the accommodation unit without having various power lines. Therefore, it is possible to expect that the electric wire connecting the control unit and the storage unit is not short-circuited by the rotation of the storage unit continuous in one direction, and the service life of the food storage device is prolonged.

In the second embodiment, the groove 221 is provided for guiding the button 110, and may not be provided when the rotation of the button can be stably performed.

≪ Third Embodiment >

The third embodiment is largely the same as the previous embodiment, and the configuration of each outer surface portion of the receiving portion is characteristically different. Therefore, the description of the previous embodiment is applied to the description of the third embodiment, except for what is specifically mentioned and essentially different from the application of the third embodiment.

11 is a perspective view showing a receiving portion of the food storage device according to the third embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11, a light guide plate 130 is installed on at least one surface of the housing 100. At least two light emitting modules 131 are installed at predetermined intervals on either side of the light guide plate 130. The light emitting module 131 is provided with light emitting diodes of red (corresponding to heating), blue (corresponding to cooling), and yellow (corresponding to insulating). At this time, the light emitting portion 208 shown in Fig. 8 may not be provided.

The light emitted from the light emitting module 131 is irradiated to the light guide plate 130 and the light is emitted from the inner medium of the light guide plate 130 and irradiated to the outer surface of the light guide plate 130. [ According to this operation, the user can intuitively recognize the relative rotation state of the accommodation portion 100 and the control portion 200 and the operation mode instructed accordingly by observing the state of any one surface of the accommodation portion. Therefore, an advantage that the user's perception is improved can be expected.

It will be easily understood that the light emitting module 131 can be operated under the control of the controller 400.

The light emitting state of the light emitting module can be used not only when the user instructs the operation of the food storage device but also when the food storage device is instructed to operate and wait for an alarm. At this time, it may perform functions such as sleeping. As another example, it is also possible to perform the function of the warning light in the operation of the alarm.

According to the embodiment of Fig. 11, various colors are implemented by using one surface. In this case, when the receiving portion 100 rotates and the light guide plate 130 is placed in a different direction that the user does not face, the user's perception is degraded.

12 is a perspective view showing a receiving portion of a food storage device according to another embodiment of the third embodiment.

12, a light guide plate 132 (one of which is indicated by one but provided on all three surfaces) is provided on each outer surface of the receiving portion, and light emitting modules 133, 134, 135 ). Each of the light emitting modules 133, 134, and 135 may include a light emitting diode that emits light of any color.

According to the present embodiment, the controller 400 determines which of the three switches 405, 406, and 407 the signal is input to in response to the rotation state of the receptacle, So that light can be emitted from the facing surface. In this case, the colors of the light emitting modules 133, 134 and 135 and the arrangement of the switches may be set in advance. Thus, the present instruction mode of the food storage device can be more easily grasped, and the user can obtain improved perceptual ability.

In the third embodiment, the light guide plate 130 exemplifies a component in which light can be provided through a predetermined area by propagating light, and the idea of the present invention is not limited thereto. Therefore, any component that enables light emission in a predetermined area can be applied to the implementation of the third embodiment, and therefore, the light guide plate and the component parts that can replace it can be referred to as a face lightening part.

<Fourth Embodiment>

The fourth embodiment is largely the same as the previous embodiment, and the upper end configuration of the receiving portion is characteristically different. Therefore, the description of the previous embodiment is applied to the description of the fourth embodiment, except for the portions specifically mentioned in the description of this embodiment and those essentially different from the application of the fourth embodiment.

13 is a perspective view of a receiving portion according to the fourth embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13, handle holding portions 141, 142, and 143 are provided at respective corners of the upper surface of the accommodating portion 100. The handle holding portion is provided in the shape of a groove which is drawn downward from the upper end so that the handle 301 of the food storage container 300 is placed.

The user can more conveniently use the food storage device when the knob setting portions 141, 142, and 143 are provided at the respective top edges. More specifically, the receiving portion 100 can be conveniently rotated with respect to the control portion 200 without the food storage container 300 being mounted.

For example, The receiving part 100 can be rotated by one hand while holding the control part 200 with one hand. At this time, the controller 200 is not supported on the floor but can be held by the user. The control unit 200 rotates the receiving unit 100 in a desired operation mode. At this time, it can be known to the user in various ways in other embodiments already shown which mode the rotation state of which accommodation unit 100 is. After the receptacle 100 is rotated to the proper position, the food storage container 300 is placed in the receptacle 100. At this time, the handle 301 can be placed on the front surface of the food storage device or on the knob-laying portion on the side which can be conveniently used by the user. According to this use state, the user can more conveniently use the food storage device according to the embodiment.

Fig. 14 is a view showing the structure of the pull-holding portion according to the fourth embodiment in more detail. Referring to FIG. 14, the knob setting portions 141, 142, and 143 are provided in a structure capable of passing a predetermined amount of light, and the light emitting module 144 is placed on either side of the knob setting portion. The light emitted from the light emitting module 144 may be emitted to the outside through the knob setting portions 141, 142, and 143. According to this, the handle holding portion 144 located at the front in the rotation of the receiving portion 100 can be made to emit light, which can be matched to the operation mode of the food storage device at the present time.

At this time, the user can more conveniently use the food storage device according to the embodiment.

15 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using the food storage device according to the fourth embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 15, the user can select a desired function by rotating the receiving portion with respect to the control portion (S1). The user can recognize the current function of the food storage device while selecting the function of the food storage device. At this time, the rotation angle of the receiving part can rotate unlimitedly in either the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction, and the function of the present food storage device can be more conveniently confirmed by interlocking the light emitting state.

It is also possible for the food storage device to be limited to a specific angle to indicate a specific mode such as heating, cooling, and keeping warm. For example, the rotation angle when the alignment state of the angles is matched with the accommodating part provided in the polygon and the control part can be set to a state in which the function is selected. According to this use method, an advantage that the user's perception is further improved can be expected, and various functions can be implemented in a single state.

After the function is selected, the drinking water is prepared (S2). At any time during the above process, a timer can be prepared and a predetermined waiting time can be input.

After the desired function selection and the input of the waiting time have been performed, the food storage device can be operated after a predetermined time has elapsed. In the operating state, the operation of the cold / hot section and the operation of the alarm section can be exemplified.

According to the fourth embodiment, the user can always place the grip of the food storage container at a desired position. In addition, the food storage device can be operated more conveniently.

<Fifth Embodiment>

The fifth embodiment is largely the same as the previous embodiment, and the upper structure of the food storage device is characteristically different. Therefore, the description of the previous embodiment is applied to the description of the fifth embodiment, except for what is specifically mentioned in the description of the present embodiment and essentially different from the application of the fifth embodiment.

16 is a perspective view of the food storage apparatus according to the fifth embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 16, the other parts are the same, and the car dispenser 500 is further provided at one side of the accommodating portion 100. Any tea, such as green tea, herbal tea, and coffee, which can be put into the food storage container by the car dispenser 500, is also acceptable.

The configuration of the car insertion apparatus 500 will be described. And is preferably provided in the form of a triangular prism in the embodiment, having the same cross-sectional appearance as the receptacle 100. The inside of the car insertion apparatus 500 may be provided with a shape and size corresponding to the seating portion (see 101 in FIG. 2), and a car accommodating portion 503 in which a car can be placed is provided, A stopper 501 and a solenoid 502 for moving the stopper 501 are provided on the lower surface of the stopper 503. The car accommodating portion 503 can be opened and closed by the lid 302. Here, the solenoid 502 is controlled by the control unit, so that the solenoid 502 can be interlocked with other components of the food storage device. Thus, by controlling the operation of the solenoid 502, the beverage may be introduced after it has been sufficiently heated or cooled, may be introduced before the beverage is heated or cooled, or may be introduced while the beverage is being heated or cooled. This may be determined according to the type of the inserted car or may be selected by the user. The operation of the car insertion device can be performed by the controller.

The operation and operation of the food storage device according to the fifth embodiment will be described.

The user performs other tasks such as mounting a food storage container, dispensing drinks, and the like. Thereafter, the car insertion apparatus 500 is mounted on the receiving section 100. Then, the user can perform settings such as setting the operation time of the food storage device, setting the alarm, and setting the time of turning on the tea. Thereafter, when the set time passes, the operation of the food storage device according to the set contents is performed, and the user can conveniently drink after the set time.

According to the fifth embodiment, it is possible to obtain an advantage that a car can be picked up according to a user's preference. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, the solenoid 502 is described as merely inputting a car by pushing and pulling the stopper 501. However, the solenoid and stopper are not limited to the structure as shown, and may also perform an operation of rotating the stopper 501 upwards or downwards or side to side. In this case as well, the stopper 501 is opened and the car is put in any case. Of course, it does not exclude that other types of car-input devices can be applied.

<Sixth Embodiment>

The sixth embodiment is largely the same as the previous embodiment, and the configuration of the accommodating portion is characteristically different. Therefore, the description of the previous embodiment is applied to the description of the sixth embodiment, except for what is specifically mentioned in the description of the present embodiment and essentially different from the application of the sixth embodiment.

17 is a perspective view of the food storage apparatus according to the sixth embodiment.

17, a storage unit 100, a control unit 200, and a food storage container 300 are provided, and the storage unit 100 further includes a food storage container sensing mechanism, To be detected. As the food storage container sensing mechanism, a switch 160 is provided on the inner side of the accommodating portion 100, more specifically, on the inner side of the seating portion 161. The switch 160 is not suggested in the drawings, but various types of switches such as an optical sensor and an access sensor may be applied to various places. The switch 160 may sense whether the food storage container 300 is seated in the receptacle 100 or not. For example, the switch 160 maintains the on state when the food storage container 300 is inserted into the seating portion 161, and the food storage container 300 is separated from the seating portion 161 State to the off state.

The operation state of the food storage device can be controlled according to the ON and OFF states of the switch 160. [ For example, when the switch 160 is turned off, there is no need to heat, cool, or keep warm. Therefore, all functions except the operation instruction function of the food storage device can be turned off. In other cases, while the food storage container 300 is placed on the seating part 161, the user may maintain the desired beverage state by keeping the heat insulation even if the heating or cooling is completed, and the food storage container 300 It is possible to prevent the function of keeping the heat insulation from being retained in the seat portion 161 when it is missing. By doing this, unnecessary energy waste can be prevented, and the user's convenience can be further enhanced.

18 is a flowchart for explaining a method of using the food storage device according to the sixth embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 18, the food storage container is placed in the food storage device, the setting of the food storage device is terminated, and the timer starts operation (S31). When the initial set time has elapsed (S32), the operation starts and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the desired beverage reaches a desired state (S33). Where the operation can be heating or cooling. When the beverage is completed, an alarm is sounded to inform the user that the beverage has been completed (S34). At this time, after the beverage is completed, the operation of heating or cooling is stopped and the function of keeping the temperature can be performed. Thereafter, if the user removes the food storage container from the seat for food, the alarm may be stopped (S35). The alarm function may be stopped, the warm-up function may be stopped, or the function of the food storage device excluding the user instruction may be stopped.

According to the present embodiment, the operation of the food storage device can be changed by signaling that the food storage container is taken out from the food storage device. Therefore, the user can expect the effect that the food storage device can be used more conveniently.

<Seventh Embodiment>

The seventh embodiment is largely the same as the previous embodiment, and the configuration of the seat portion is characteristically different. Therefore, the description of the previous embodiment is applied to the description of the seventh embodiment, except for what is specifically mentioned in the description of this embodiment and essentially different from the application of the seventh embodiment.

19 is a perspective view of the food storage apparatus according to the seventh embodiment.

19, the storage unit 100, the seating unit 171, the control unit 200, and the food storage container 300 are provided, and the food storage container 300 is vertically disposed in the seating unit 171 A food storage container elevating mechanism for moving the food storage container is further provided. The food storage container elevating mechanism will be described in detail.

First, a pedestal 170 is further provided on the bottom of the seating part 171. The pedestal 170 may be provided in a plate or mesh structure, but is not limited thereto. A column 173 is provided below the pedestal 170 so that the pedestal 170 and the food storage container supported by the pedestal can move up and down according to the vertical movement of the pillars 173. [ The struts 173 are provided with a rack 171 and further provided with a motor 172 in which the rack 171 is engaged with at least a pinion portion.

Accordingly, the rack 171, the struts 173, and the pedestal 170 move according to the operation of the motor 172, and the food storage container 300 moves up and down by the up and down movement of the pedestal 170 . The food storage container 300 may move a great deal, but it may be necessary to move the food storage container 300 a little so that it does not need to be moved as much, so that the user can easily hold the food storage container. The elevator mechanism shown in the embodiment is merely an example, and various other types of mechanisms may be proposed.

According to the present embodiment, it is possible to expect that the user can more conveniently hold the food storage container and conveniently confirm that the drink is provided as desired by the user.

20 is a flowchart for explaining a method of using the food storage device according to the seventh embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 20, the food storage container is placed on the seating part 171 with the beverage being supplied, and the user instructs the operation of the food storage device (S41). When the operation is started and the set time is reached (S42), the operation of heating or cooling is started (S43) and the alarm is activated when the drink reaches a desired state (S44). When the operation is completed, the food storage container is moved upward by the elevating mechanism so that the user can conveniently drink the beverage (S45).

According to this embodiment, the user can conveniently take out the food storage container and drink the beverage.

&Lt; Eighth Embodiment >

The eighth embodiment is largely the same as the previous embodiment, and the control structure of the food storage device is characteristically different. Therefore, the description of the previous embodiment is applied to the description of the eighth embodiment, except for the portions specifically mentioned in the description of the present embodiment and the portions substantially different from the application of the eighth embodiment.

21 is a diagram for explaining a control system of a food storage apparatus according to the eighth embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 21, the terminal 600 provided outside the food storage device can perform communication with the food storage device. To this end, the food storage apparatus is provided with a communication unit 506. The food storage device is provided with a controller 501, a switching unit 507, an alarm unit 502, a timer 503, a lighting unit 504, and a cooling unit 505, The description in other embodiments can be used. The terminal 600 may illustrate a cellular phone.

The terminal 600 can direct the operation time setting of the food storage device, the operation mode setting, and various operations shown in the above embodiment. The food storage device receives signals from the terminal 600 through the communication unit 506, and can perform operations according to the signals.

According to such an operation, the user can control the food storage device by controlling the terminal, and the user can more conveniently obtain the desired beverage.

According to the present invention, a beverage can be provided in any state desired by an individual. Therefore, users are more satisfied by positively satisfying individual preferences. Therefore, it is expected to open up new markets that have not existed until now, and to open new markets for the food storage industry.

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Claims (16)

A receptacle in which food is received and rotatable;
A cooling unit capable of adjusting the temperature of the food;
A control unit provided at a lower portion of the accommodating unit and connected to the accommodating unit via a central axis for rotation, and controlling at least one of operating states of the accommodating unit and the cooling unit; And
And a sensing unit for sensing an arrangement state of the control unit and the accommodating unit,
Wherein the control unit is capable of controlling the operation state based on sensing information by the sensing unit. The method according to claim 1,
The sensing unit may include a food and beverage storage unit provided with buttons and grooves provided on the opposite surfaces of the receiving unit and the control unit, The method according to claim 1,
And an operation unit for inputting an operation time of the food storage device. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the operation state includes a heating mode and a cooling mode. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the lighting unit is provided to the light emitting unit so that the placement state can be recognized by the user. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the light emitting portion is provided in the accommodating portion so as to emit light or to be provided near the handle of the food storage container so that the handle portion emits light or an operation portion operated by the user emits light. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a car loading device provided on the upper side of the receiving portion to insert a car. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a sensing mechanism provided in the accommodating portion for sensing whether the food is accommodated. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising an elevating mechanism provided in the accommodating portion to elevate the food. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the accommodating portion and the control portion are provided in a prismatic shape and at least one of the accommodating portion and the cooling and heating portion is provided in a state where the accommodating portion and the prismatic surfaces constituting the outer surface of the control portion correspond to each other, Device. Rotating the housing part in which the food is received relative to the control part, and determining an operation mode based on the rotation angle; And
And operating in accordance with the operation mode. 12. The method of claim 11,
And a timer is adjusted so that an operation according to the operation mode is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed. 12. The method of claim 11,
A method of using a food storage device in which an alarm sounds when a predetermined time elapses after adjusting a timer. A control unit for controlling operations; And
And an accommodation portion capable of rotating with respect to the central axis with respect to the control portion is accommodated and the operation mode can be indicated according to the arrangement state of the accommodation portion and the control portion,
And a lighting unit capable of recognizing the operation mode as light to a user. A food storage device and a terminal provided outside to control the food storage device,
In the food storage device,
A receiving portion in which food is received and rotatably provided;
A cooling unit capable of adjusting the temperature of the food;
A controller for rotatably supporting the accommodating unit at a lower portion of the accommodating unit and controlling at least one operation state of the accommodating unit and the cooling unit; And
And a sensing unit for sensing a relative arrangement state of the controller and the accommodating unit
Further comprising a communication unit for communicating with the terminal and receiving operation information of the food storage device. A control unit for controlling an operation state; And
Wherein the control unit is rotatable about a central axis and includes a receiving portion in which a food storage container is accommodated,
In the accommodating portion,
A seating part on which the food storage container is seated; And
A cold storage portion adjacent to the food storage container and capable of adjusting the temperature of the food storage container,
And the operation mode of the cold / hot section can be instructed according to the arrangement state of the accommodation section and the control section.

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