KR20240042708A - apparatus and method of smart kitchen cooking aids - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cooking assistance device and method. The cooking assistance device of the present invention includes a body portion 10 having a storage space therein; A power unit (20) connected to the body unit and having a power supply device therein; an input unit 50 for receiving input from the user to control the degree of operation of the transport unit and the cooking utensil unit; A transport unit (30) connected to the input unit, capable of adjusting height and position up, down, left and right, and for transporting food; It includes a cooking utensil unit 40 connected to the body unit and capable of cutting food regardless of its hardness, and the cooking utensil unit performs a cutting operation. The cooking assistance method of the present invention includes an input step (S1) for receiving input from the user to control the degree of operation of the cooking utensil unit 40 and the transport unit 30 through the input unit 50; A step (S2) in which the transport unit 30 inserts and moves the food while fixing it according to a control command from the leader unit 51; Step (S3) of determining whether food is present inside the body portion 10 through the sensor portion 34; A step (S4) of the cooking appliance unit 10 performing an operation according to a control command from the leader unit 51; A step (S5) in which it is not determined whether food is present inside the body unit 10 through the sensor unit 34; A step (S6) in which the operation of the transport unit 30 is stopped; It consists of a step (S7) in which the prepared food is stored in the tray 11 by the organizing operation of the cooking utensil unit 40 and the opening and closing operation of the cutting board 12, which can help the user prepare the food.

Description

Kitchen cooking aids and methods {apparatus and method of smart kitchen cooking aids}

The present invention relates to a kitchen cooking assistance device, and more specifically, when a person cooking food in the kitchen needs to automatically insert, move, or cut food under the control of the leader unit, regardless of the softness of the food. It relates to a method for preparing food and a smart kitchen cooking assistance device and method using the same.

It takes a lot of time to cook food in everyday life. In particular, when cooking food that uses many ingredients, shortening the preparation time of the food is a way to minimize the cooking time. Additionally, when cutting cooked food, it is necessary to cut the plating to a certain standard without disturbing it.

As is known, the representative machine for preparing food is a vegetable cutter, and various types of vegetable cutters have been proposed, and most of these vegetable cutters are designed to cut vegetables by rotating a rotary knife.

These types of vegetable cutting include slices, thin strips, diced strips, and long cube-shaped strips. In order to handle these materials, there was a disadvantage that the food had to be hard enough not to break due to the rotational moment.

In addition, only certain cuts such as slicing, shredding, and dicing were possible, and there was a need for a cutting method that suited the needs of people preparing food in the kitchen.

In this way, not only simple cutting of hard food, but also cutting of soft food ingredients and various cutting methods can be done automatically using kitchen robots or auxiliary tools rather than performed by people. Additionally, kitchen robots, auxiliary devices, and utensils will save a lot of time in safely transporting and cooking ingredients.

For the above reasons, there is a need for kitchen robots and assistive devices, but the kitchen robots currently being researched are progressing in the direction of expensive robots attempting to perform all tasks in the kitchen, making them cost- and space-wise burdensome for many people to use. This happens.

Republic of Korea Patent No. 0614150 (registered on December 1, 2005)

The present invention is intended to solve this problem, and the present invention provides a method for automatically preparing food in the kitchen when the person preparing the food needs to automatically insert, move, or cut the food regardless of its hardness or softness. The purpose is to provide a method of transmitting the power of the power unit to the cooking utensil unit and the transport unit and storing it in a dish by placing a device that can be cleaned after cleaning, as well as a smart kitchen cooking assistance device and method using the same.

A kitchen cooking assistance device according to the present invention includes a body portion 10 having a storage space therein; A power unit (20) connected to the body unit and having a power supply device therein; an input unit 50 for receiving input from the user to control the degree of operation of the transport unit and the cooking utensil unit; A transport unit (30) connected to the input unit, capable of adjusting height and position up, down, left and right, and for transporting food; It includes a cooking utensil unit 40 connected to the body unit and capable of cutting food regardless of its hardness, wherein the cooking utensil unit performs a cutting operation.

The body portion 10 includes a tray 11 for storing cooked food and a cutting board 12 that serves as a support for cutting and is opened and closed depending on the purpose.

The transport unit 30 includes a tongs 31 that secure food when inserting, moving, and cutting food, and a joint part 32 connected to the tongs and connected to the transport unit to allow position adjustment up, down, left, and right. It has a coupling part 33 that is located between the tongs and the carrying part to maintain the coupled state, and a sensor part 34 that detects the presence of food.

An input unit 50 for receiving input from the user to control the degree of operation of the cooking utensil unit 40 and the carrying unit 30 is a leader for controlling the operation of the cooking utensil unit and the carrying unit according to the input from the input unit. Includes part 51.

The cooking utensil unit 40 includes motor 1 (41), motor 2 (42), and motor 3 (43) to implement a cutting operation when a user's cutting request is input, and a motor coupling unit capable of combining and fixing each motor. It includes (44) and a knife coupling portion (45) connected to the cooking unit and having a structure in which knives are replaceably coupled.

According to the method aspect of the present invention, an input step (S1) for receiving input from the user to control the degree of operation of the cooking utensil unit 40 and the transport unit 30 through the input unit 50, and the reader unit 51 A step (S2) in which the transport unit 30 performs insertion and movement while fixing food according to the control command of ) and a step of detecting the presence of food inside the body unit 10 through the sensor unit 34. (S4) in which the cooking utensil unit 10 performs an operation according to the control command of the leader unit 51 (S3) and the presence of food inside the body unit 10 is determined through the sensor unit 34. The food prepared by the step (S5), the step (S6) in which the operation of the transport unit 30 is stopped, the cleaning operation of the cooking utensil unit 40, and the opening and closing operation of the cutting board 12 are transferred to the tray 11. It consists of a storage step (S7).

According to the smart kitchen cooking assistant, it has the following effects:

First, the power received from the power unit allows the cooking utensil to perform a cutting operation regardless of the degree of hardness of the food material, thereby helping the user cook food.

Second, since the up, down, left, and right positions of the transport unit connected to the input unit can be adjusted, transportation work for various sizes and locations is possible, and organizing work is also possible.

Third, since the user can input a desired action through an input unit provided on the body, cooking efficiency can be increased.

Fourth, the user can interchangeably use knives of various specifications through the knife coupling unit, which has a structure in which knives are interchangeably coupled.

Figure 1 shows the overall configuration of a smart kitchen cooking assistance device of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a drawing for specifically explaining the body portion of the device disclosed in Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a diagram for specifically explaining the cooking utensil portion of the device disclosed in Figure 1;
Figure 4 is a diagram for specifically explaining the carrying part of the device disclosed in Figure 1;
Figure 5 is a diagram for specifically explaining the input unit of the device disclosed in Figure 1;
Figure 6 is a flowchart showing a method of transmitting the power of the power unit to the cooking utensil unit and the transport unit so that food can be prepared according to the present invention, and storing it in a dish by installing a device that can remove it after the preparation is completed.

Hereinafter, the smart kitchen cooking assistance device and method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The present invention may have various forms, and specific forms will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific disclosed form, and should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. While describing each drawing, similar reference numerals are used for similar components.

1 is a diagram for explaining a cooking assistance device as an overall configuration of the present invention.

It can be placed in the kitchen or anywhere the user wants, and as an independent object, it does not require any special fixing devices. The present invention has a body part, a power part, a transport part, a cooking utensil part, and an input part that perform the main functions.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for specifically explaining the body portion of the device disclosed in FIG. 1.

The body portion 10 includes a tray 11 for storing cooked food and a cutting board 12 that serves as a support for cutting and is opened and closed depending on the purpose. The food that has been prepared is placed in the tray through the cleaning operation of the cooking utensils and the opening and closing of the cutting board, and the user can store the food through the tray. Additionally, the tray is removable, making it easy to clean, and can also be reused as a bowl.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for specifically explaining the cooking utensil portion of the device disclosed in FIG. 1.

The cooking utensil unit 40 includes motor 1 (41), motor 2 (42), and motor 3 (43) to implement a cutting operation when a user's cutting request is input, and a motor coupling unit capable of combining and fixing each motor. It includes (44) and a knife engaging portion (45) connected to the cooking utensil portion and having a structure in which knives are replaceably coupled. In particular, a 3-axis motor is used during cutting operations to implement human cutting motion, enabling more detailed cutting movements. Additionally, cutting is possible regardless of the hardness of the food. In addition, compatibility is possible regardless of the standard of the knife as long as the size of the groove in the knife joint matches. Additionally, the knife can be attached and detached by the user, making it easy to clean and store safely. In addition, when cleaning up, the entire cutting board connected to the body is swept down, allowing for a more neat cleaning operation.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for specifically explaining the carrying part of the device disclosed in FIG. 1.

The transport unit 30 includes a tongs 31 that secures food when inserting, moving, and cutting food, and a joint part 32 connected to the tongs and connected to the transport unit to allow position adjustment up, down, left, and right. It has a coupling part 33 that is located between the tongs and the carrying part to maintain the coupled state, and a sensor part 34 that detects the presence of food. When the operation begins, the sensor unit determines the location of the food located inside the body and automatically moves the joints up, down, left, and right to approach the food. At this time, the tongs grab and hold the food and mutually move the food in accordance with the cutting speed of the cooking utensil unit. At this time, the force holding the object is adjusted according to the type of food, allowing cutting regardless of the degree of hardness of the food.

Figure 5 is a diagram for specifically explaining the input unit of the device disclosed in Figure 1.

An input unit 50 for receiving input from the user to control the degree of operation of the cooking utensil unit 40 and the carrying unit 30 is a leader for controlling the operation of the cooking utensil unit and the carrying unit according to the input from the input unit. Includes part 51. The input part is used when the user initiates an operation. At this time, the leader unit acts as a controller and gives commands to each cooking equipment unit and transport unit.

Figure 6 is a flowchart showing a method of transmitting the power of the power unit to the cooking utensil unit and the transport unit so that food can be prepared according to the present invention, and storing it in a dish by installing a device that can remove it after the preparation is completed.

More specifically, an input step (S1) for receiving input from the user to control the degree of operation of the cooking utensil unit 40 and the transport unit 30 through the input unit 50, and a control command of the reader unit 51. Accordingly, a step (S2) in which the transport unit 30 performs insertion and movement while fixing the food, and a step (S3) in which the presence or absence of food within the body unit 10 is determined through the sensor unit 34. A step (S4) in which the cooking utensil unit 10 performs an operation according to a control command from the leader unit 51, and a step in which the presence or absence of food inside the body unit 10 is not determined through the sensor unit 34. (S5) and the step (S6) in which the operation of the transport unit 30 is stopped, and the food prepared by the cleaning operation of the cooking utensil unit 40 and the opening and closing operation of the cutting board 12 are stored in the tray 11. It consists of (S7).

As such, the smart kitchen cooking assistance device and method according to the present invention is capable of cutting soft ingredients as well as cutting hard vegetables, which was pursued in the prior art.

In the above, the present invention has been described in detail by describing the components according to one aspect and referring to the implementation order.

Claims (6)

A body portion 10 having a storage space therein and
A power unit 20 connected to the body unit and having a power supply device therein,
an input unit 50 for receiving input from the user to control the degree of operation of the transport unit and the cooking utensil unit;
It is connected to the input unit and can be adjusted in height and position up, down, left and right, and includes a transport part 30 for transporting food,
A smart kitchen cooking assistance device comprising a cooking utensil unit 40 connected to the body unit and capable of cutting food regardless of its hardness, wherein the cooking utensil unit performs a cutting operation. According to clause 1,
The body portion 10 is a smart kitchen cooking assistance device characterized in that it includes a tray 11 for storing cooked food and a cutting board 12 that serves as a stand for cutting and is opened and closed depending on the purpose. . According to clause 1,
The transport unit 30 includes a tongs 31 that secure food when inserting, moving, and cutting food, and a joint part 32 connected to the tongs and connected to the transport unit to allow position adjustment up, down, left, and right. A smart kitchen cooking assistance device, characterized by having a coupling part (33) located between the tongs and the carrying part to maintain the coupled state, and a sensor part (34) that detects the presence of food. According to clause 1,
An input unit 50 for receiving input from the user to control the degree of operation of the cooking utensil unit 40 and the carrying unit 30 is a leader for controlling the operation of the cooking utensil unit and the carrying unit according to the input from the input unit. A smart kitchen cooking assistance device comprising a unit (51). According to clause 1,
The cooking utensil unit 40 includes motor 1 (41), motor 2 (42), and motor 3 (43) to implement a cutting operation when a user's cutting request is input, and a motor coupling unit capable of combining and fixing each motor. A smart kitchen cooking assistance device comprising (44) and a knife coupling portion (45) connected to the cooking portion and having a structure in which knives are replaceably coupled. An input step (S1) for receiving input from the user to control the degree of operation of the cooking utensil unit 40 and the transport unit 30 through the input unit 50;
A step (S2) in which the transport unit 30 performs insertion and movement while fixing the food according to a control command from the leader unit 51;
A step (S3) of determining whether food is present inside the body portion 10 through the sensor portion 34;
A step (S4) in which the cooking utensil unit 10 performs an operation according to a control command from the leader unit 51;
A step (S5) in which it is not determined whether food is present inside the body portion 10 through the sensor portion 34;
A step (S6) in which the operation of the transport unit 30 is stopped and
A smart kitchen cooking assistance method, characterized in that it consists of a step (S7) in which the prepared food is stored in the tray (11) by the organizing operation of the cooking utensil unit (40) and the opening and closing operation of the cutting board (12).