TWM625208U - Soup spoon with temperature and weight detection function - Google Patents

Abstract

This creation provides a soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions, which includes a handle, a spoon body, a control unit, a detection module, a display unit and a power supply unit. Wherein, a display unit is arranged on the handle, and the spoon body is arranged at one end of the handle. The control unit is arranged in the handle and includes a control switch arranged on the handle, and the control unit is electrically connected to control the operation of each element. The detection module includes a temperature detection unit and a weight detection unit, which respectively detect the temperature and weight of the items contained in the spoon body, and transmit the corresponding temperature signal and weight signal to the control unit. And, the power supply unit is disposed in the handle, and is electrically connected to supply power to each element. The control unit receives the temperature signal and the weight signal, and controls the display unit according to the received temperature signal and weight signal, so that the display unit displays the corresponding temperature information and weight information.

Description

Soup spoon with temperature and weight detection function

The invention relates to a kitchen utensil, and in particular to a soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions.

Generally speaking, temperature control is a very important factor in the cooking process. For example, too high temperature may destroy some nutrients in the ingredients, while too low temperature may cause the ingredients to fail to cook. In addition, if the temperature of the cooking is too high, the mouth of the soup may be scalded, especially if there are children, you should pay more attention to the temperature of the cooking. to prevent injury to children.

In addition, cooking programs or recipes often use tablespoons or teaspoons as a unit to describe the amount of seasonings or oils added. However, there is no uniform standard for the above-mentioned amounts, and the tablespoons or teaspoons used by users may vary in size. differences, which may cause the finished cooking to be less than expected. Therefore, some cooking programs or recipes will describe the amount of the added seasoning or oil in units of grams, but if you want to measure the weight of the added seasoning or oil, you need to prepare an additional scale. It's quite inconvenient.

In view of this, how to develop a spoon or spoon so that the user can know the temperature and weight of the items contained in the spoon or spoon is an urgent problem to be solved at present.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions, which is provided with a detection module to detect the temperature and weight of the items contained in the spoon body, and transmit the corresponding temperature The signal and weight signal are sent to the control module, so that the control module controls the display module according to the received temperature signal and weight signal, so that the corresponding temperature information and weight information are displayed for the user's reference.

Based on the above purpose, the present invention provides a soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions, which includes a handle, a spoon body, a control unit, a detection module, a display unit and a power supply unit. Wherein, an accommodating space is arranged inside the handle, a display unit is arranged on the handle, and a spoon body is arranged at one end of the handle. The control unit is disposed in the accommodating space and includes a control switch disposed on the handle, and the control unit is electrically connected to each element to control the operation of each element. The detection module is electrically connected to the control unit, and the detection module includes a temperature detection unit and a weight detection unit. The temperature detection unit is arranged in the accommodating space and is located at the connection between the handle and the spoon body. The measuring unit is used to detect the temperature of the items contained in the spoon body, and transmit the corresponding temperature signal to the control unit; the weight detection unit is arranged on the spoon body to detect the weight of the items contained in the spoon body, and transmit the corresponding temperature signal. Weight signal to control unit. And, the power supply unit is disposed in the accommodating space, and the power supply unit is electrically connected to the display unit, the control unit and the detection module to supply power to the display unit, the control unit and the detection module. The control unit receives the temperature signal and the weight signal, and controls the display unit to display the corresponding temperature information and weight information according to the received temperature signal and weight signal.

Preferably, the handle and the spoon body are respectively provided with contact holes at positions corresponding to the temperature detection unit, and the sensing end of the temperature detection unit contacts the items contained in the spoon body through the contact holes.

Preferably, the weight detection unit is a pressure-sensitive film, and the pressure-sensitive film includes a piezoresistive material or a piezoelectric material.

Preferably, the soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions of the present creation includes a second temperature detection unit, the second temperature detection unit is disposed on the spoon body, and the second temperature detection unit detects the spoon body is contained. temperature of the article, and transmits a corresponding temperature signal to the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the display unit to display corresponding temperature information according to the second temperature signal.

Preferably, the soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions of the present invention includes a cover body detachably combined with the handle, and an accommodating space is formed between the handle and the cover.

To sum up, the soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions of this creation is provided with a temperature detection unit and a weight detection unit to detect the temperature and weight of the items contained in the spoon body respectively, and can transmit corresponding temperature signals and weight signal to the control unit, and the control unit controls the display unit according to the received temperature signal and weight signal, so as to display the corresponding temperature information and weight information for the user's reference. With the above configuration, the user can instantly confirm the temperature and weight of the items contained in the spoon through the spoon with the temperature and weight detection function of this creation, without the need to use additional equipment such as thermometers and scales, which effectively solves the problem. Disadvantages that traditional spoons cannot measure temperature and weight.

1: Grip

11: Cover

110: Accommodating space

2: spoon body

3: Display unit

4: Detection module

41: Temperature detection unit

42: Weight detection unit

43: The second temperature detection unit

5: Power supply unit

6: Control unit

In order to explain the technical solution of the present invention more clearly, the following will briefly introduce the drawings that need to be used in the embodiment: Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions according to an embodiment of the present invention ; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the back of a spoon with temperature and weight detection functions according to an embodiment of the present creation; and Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a spoon with temperature and weight detection functions according to another embodiment of the present creation .

In order to help the examiners to understand the technical features, content and advantages of this creation and the effects that can be achieved, this creation is hereby combined with the accompanying drawings, and is described in detail as follows in the form of embodiment. The subject matter is only for illustration and auxiliary description, and may not necessarily be the real proportion and precise configuration after the implementation of this creation. Therefore, the proportion and configuration relationship of the attached drawings should not be interpreted or limited to the scope of rights of this creation in actual implementation. Together first to describe.

It should be understood that the terms "comprising" and/or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not exclude one or more other features, regions, integers, The presence or addition of steps, operations, elements, components, and/or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this creation have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this creation belongs. It is to be understood that terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be construed as having definitions consistent with their meanings in the context of the related art and the present creation, and are not to be construed as idealized or overly formal meaning, unless expressly defined as such herein.

The present creation will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. These drawings are all simplified schematic diagrams, and only illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner, and therefore are not intended to limit the present invention.

Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a soup ladle with temperature and weight detection functions according to an embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 2 is a diagram of a soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions according to an embodiment of the present invention Schematic diagram of the back of the measuring spoon.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the present invention provides a soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions, which includes a handle 1, a spoon body 2, a display unit 3, a detection module 4, and a power supply unit 5 and control unit 6.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the handle 1 is detachably combined with a cover 11 , and a accommodating space 110 is formed between the handle 1 and the cover 11 , and the spoon body 2 is arranged on the side of the handle 1 . one end. It is worth mentioning that, in this embodiment, the handle 1 and the spoon body 2 are fixedly connected to each other, but the invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the handle and the spoon body may be detachably connected.

Further, the handle 1 is provided with a display unit 3, and the display unit 3 is used to display the temperature and weight of the items contained in the spoon body 2 detected by the detection module 4, and in this embodiment, the display unit 3 It is a liquid crystal screen for displaying the value and unit of the temperature and weight detected by the detection module 4, but the present invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the display unit can be a combination of a plurality of light-emitting elements and a scale, and the detected temperature and weight can be represented by a plurality of light-emitting elements and a scale. For example, when the detected temperature is 30 degrees Celsius, one of the plurality of light emitting elements of the display unit emits light, and the light emitting element is set at a position corresponding to the temperature of 30 degrees Celsius in the scale. Or, when the detected temperature is 50 degrees Celsius, two of the plurality of light emitting elements of the display unit emit light, and the second light emitting element is set at a temperature corresponding to 50 degrees Celsius in the scale table s position. Likewise, in other embodiments, a display unit including a plurality of light-emitting elements and a scale can represent the detected weight in a similar manner.

Further, the detection module 4 is electrically connected to the control unit 6 , and the detection module 4 includes a temperature detection unit 41 and a weight detection unit 42 . The temperature detection unit 41 is disposed in the accommodating space 110 and is located at the connection between the handle 1 and the spoon body 2 . The temperature detection unit 41 detects the temperature of the items contained in the spoon body 2 and transmits the corresponding temperature signal to the control unit 6 . And, the weight detection unit 42 is arranged on the spoon On the body 2 , the weight detection unit 42 detects the weight of the items contained in the spoon body 2 , and transmits a corresponding weight signal to the control unit 6 . The control unit 6 receives the temperature signal and the weight signal from the temperature detection unit 41 and the weight detection unit 42 respectively, and controls the display unit 3 according to the received temperature signal and weight signal, so that the display unit 3 displays a display corresponding to the received temperature signal and the weight signal. Temperature information and weight information for temperature signal and weight signal. With the above configuration, the user can instantly know the temperature and weight of the items contained in the spoon body 2 , which makes the cooking process more convenient and safe.

Further, in this embodiment, the handle 1 and the spoon body 2 are respectively provided with a contact hole (not shown in the figure) at the position corresponding to the temperature detection unit 41 , and the sensing end of the temperature detection unit 41 penetrates through The contact hole is used to contact the items contained in the spoon body 2 . With the arrangement of the contact holes, the temperature detection unit 41 can directly contact the articles contained in the spoon body 2 , so as to measure the temperature of the articles contained in the spoon body 2 more accurately.

In addition, in this embodiment, the weight detection unit 42 is a pressure-sensitive film disposed on the spoon body 2 , and the pressure-sensitive film is made of piezoelectric material, but the present invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the pressure-sensitive film used as the weight detection unit 42 may be made of a piezoresistive material. Specifically, when the spoon body 2 provided with the weight detection unit 42 contains an object, such as liquid, the object will exert pressure on the pressure-sensitive film as the weight detection unit 42, so that the piezoelectric material or piezoresistive The pressure-sensitive film made of material produces the corresponding piezoelectric effect or piezoresistive effect. That is to say, the pressure-sensitive film as the weight detection unit 42 will be deformed due to the force, and then a voltage change or a resistance change will be generated, and the weight detection unit 42 will transmit the voltage change or resistance change as a weight signal to the control Unit 6. The control unit 6 receives the weight signal from the weight detection unit 42, and controls the display unit 3 according to the received weight signal, so that the display unit 3 displays the corresponding weight information for the user's reference.

Further, the power supply unit 5 is disposed in the accommodating space 110, and the power supply unit 5 is electrically connected to the display unit 3, the control unit 6 and the detection module 4 to supply power to the display unit 3, the control unit 6 and the detection module 4.

In this embodiment, the detection module 4 can be switched through the control switch of the control unit 6 disposed on the handle 1, so that the detection module 4 can detect the temperature or weight of the items contained in the spoon body 2, or can The detection module 4 is controlled to simultaneously detect the temperature and weight of the items contained in the spoon body 2 . That is to say, the user can activate the temperature detection unit 41 independently by operating the control switch of the control unit 6 to detect the temperature of the items contained in the spoon body 2, or can activate the weight detection unit 42 independently to detect the temperature of the spoon body 2. The weight of the items contained in the body 2, or alternatively, the temperature detection unit 41 and the weight detection unit 42 can be activated at the same time, and the temperature and weight of the items contained in the spoon body 2 can be detected at the same time. In addition, the user can control the power supply unit 5 to be turned on and off through the control switch of the control unit 6, so as to completely stop the power supply of the power supply unit 5 after use, thereby avoiding the possible danger caused by the user forgetting to turn off the power supply. In addition, in this embodiment, the control switch of the control unit 6 is a push switch, but the present invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the control unit may be other types of switches such as toggle switches.

Please refer to FIG. 3 , which is a schematic diagram of a soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions in this embodiment has a similar structure to the soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions in the above-mentioned embodiment, and it also includes a handle 1 , spoon body 2, display unit 3, detection module 4, power supply unit 5 and control unit 6 and other components, and the detection module 4 also includes a temperature detection unit 41 and a weight detection unit 42.

It is worth mentioning that, in this embodiment, the detection module 4 further includes a second temperature detection unit 43 , and the second temperature detection unit 43 is disposed on the spoon body 2 . Specifically, the second temperature detection The unit 43 is disposed at the bottom of the spoon body 2 , and the second temperature detection unit 43 is used to detect the temperature of the articles contained in the spoon body 2 , and transmit a corresponding second temperature signal to the control unit 6 . The control unit 6 receives the second temperature signal from the second temperature detection unit 43, and controls the display unit 3 according to the second temperature signal, so that the display unit 3 displays the temperature information corresponding to the second temperature signal for the user's reference. With the arrangement of the second temperature detection unit 43, even if the spoon body 2 contains only a small amount of liquid and the contained liquid does not contact the temperature detection unit 41, the present invention has temperature and weight detection. The functional spoon can still detect the temperature of the items contained in the spoon body 2 through the second temperature detection unit 43 and provide the user with corresponding temperature information.

In addition, the user can switch between the temperature detection unit 41 and the second temperature detection unit 43 through the control switch of the control unit 6 . For example, when the spoon body 2 only contains a small amount of liquid, it can be used in the spoon body 2 . The second temperature detection unit 43 at the bottom is used to detect the temperature. Alternatively, the temperature detection unit 41 and the second temperature detection unit 43 can be simultaneously activated to detect the temperature of the items contained in the spoon body 2, and the first temperature detection unit 41 and the second temperature detection unit 43 respectively transmit the first The temperature signal and the second temperature signal are sent to the control unit 6, so that the control unit 6 controls the display unit 3 according to the received first temperature signal and the second temperature signal, so that the display unit 3 displays corresponding to the first temperature signal and the second temperature signal respectively. The temperature information of the temperature signal, thereby improving the accuracy of temperature detection.

To sum up, the soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions of this creation is provided with a temperature detection unit and a weight detection unit to detect the temperature and weight of the items contained in the spoon body respectively, and can transmit corresponding temperature signals and weight signal to the control unit, so that the control unit can control the display unit according to the received temperature signal and weight signal, so that the display unit can display the corresponding temperature information and weight information for the user's reference. With the above configuration, users can use the temperature and weight of this creation to The spoon with detection function can instantly confirm the temperature and weight of the items contained in the spoon without the need to use additional equipment such as thermometers and scales, which effectively solves the shortcomings of traditional spoons that cannot measure temperature and weight.

1: Grip

11: Cover

2: spoon body

3: Display unit

4: Detection module

41: Temperature detection unit

42: Weight detection unit

5: Power supply unit

6: Control unit

Claims (5)

A soup spoon with temperature and weight detection function, comprising: a handle, a accommodating space is arranged inside the handle, and a display unit is arranged on the handle; a spoon body is arranged at one end of the handle; a A control unit is disposed in the accommodating space and includes a control switch disposed on the handle, the control unit is electrically connected to each element to control the operation of each element; a detection module is electrically connected to the a control unit, and the detection module includes: a temperature detection unit, which is arranged in the accommodating space and is located at the connection between the handle and the spoon body, the temperature detection unit detects the temperature of the spoon body the temperature of the articles contained, and transmit a corresponding temperature signal to the control unit; and a weight detection unit, which is arranged on the spoon body, the weight detection unit detects the weight of the articles contained in the spoon body, and transmits A corresponding weight signal is sent to the control unit; and a power supply unit is disposed in the accommodating space, and the power supply unit is electrically connected to the display unit, the control unit and the detection module to supply power to the display unit, the control unit and the detection module; wherein the control unit receives the temperature signal and the weight signal, and controls the display unit to display corresponding temperature information and weight information according to the temperature signal and the weight signal. The soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handle and the spoon body are respectively provided with a connection at a position corresponding to the temperature detection unit A contact hole is provided, and the sensing end of the temperature detection unit passes through the contact hole to contact the items contained in the spoon body. The soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions as claimed in claim 1, wherein the weight detection unit is a pressure-sensitive film, and the pressure-sensitive film includes a piezoresistive material or a piezoelectric material. The soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions as claimed in claim 1, comprising a second temperature detection unit, the second temperature detection unit is disposed on the spoon body, and the second temperature detection unit The temperature of the articles contained in the spoon body is detected, and a corresponding second temperature signal is sent to the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the display unit to display corresponding temperature information according to the second temperature signal. The soup spoon with temperature and weight detection functions as claimed in claim 1, comprising a cover body detachably combined with the handle, and the accommodating space is formed between the handle and the cover.

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