TWM630374U - cup holder heater - Google Patents

Abstract

The present creation provides a cup holder heater, which is suitable for carrying a cup body loaded with beverages. The cup holder heater includes: a carrying body, a temperature sensor, at least one heating piece and a control unit. The bearing body has an annular bearing wall, which forms a bearing space for the bearing cup. The heating sheet is arranged on the side of the bearing wall facing the bearing space. The control unit is coupled to the temperature sensor and the heating plate, thereby regulating the output power of the heating plate according to the temperature signal generated by the temperature sensor, so as to adjust the beverage at a specific temperature value. This creation has both convenience and the function of regulating the temperature of drinks, which meets the needs of the market.

Description

cup holder heater

The present invention relates to a heating device, especially a heating device suitable for heating beverages.

For hot beverages that gradually cool to room temperature over time, the heating method may be quite inconvenient, and the taste after reheating may also change. Therefore, there is a need for a heating system that combines convenience and real-time control and maintains the temperature of the beverage. device.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides a cup holder heater, which is suitable for carrying a cup body loaded with beverages. The cup holder heater includes: a carrying body with a ring-shaped carrying wall, and the carrying wall forms a cup body that can carry the cup body. a carrying space; a temperature sensor; at least one heat-generating piece disposed on the side of the carrying wall facing the carrying space; a control unit coupled to the temperature sensor and the at least one heat-generating piece; and wherein the temperature sensor is configured In order to generate a temperature signal according to the current temperature of the beverage when the cup body is placed in the bearing space; the control unit is configured to adjust the output power of at least one heating element according to the temperature signal, so as to adjust the beverage to a specific temperature value.

In some embodiments, the number of at least one heat generating sheet is two, and the heat generating sheets are arranged oppositely.

In some embodiments, a first power supply unit is further included, which is electrically connected to the control unit, at least one heat generating sheet and a temperature sensor.

In some embodiments, the carrying wall further includes a power supply interface, the power supply interface is electrically connected to the first power supply unit, and can provide an external power source to supply power to the first power supply unit through a charging cable.

In some embodiments, a base is further included, the base is provided with a second power supply unit, the base is used for carrying the cup body, and the second power supply unit is used for powering the first power supply unit.

In some embodiments, it also includes a base cup and a base bottom, the base bottom is provided with a second power supply unit and a transmitting coil that are electrically connected to each other, and the base cup is provided with a corresponding transmitting coil. The receiving coil is electrically connected to the first power supply unit, whereby the second power supply unit provides power to the first power supply unit through the magnetic field induction effect.

In some embodiments, the carrying wall further includes a power supply interface, the power supply interface is electrically connected to the first power supply unit, and the base further includes a power supply connector, the power supply connector corresponds to the power supply interface and is electrically connected to the second power supply unit; The second power supply unit supplies power to the first power supply unit.

In some embodiments, it also includes at least one elastic element disposed between the at least one heat generating sheet and the bearing wall.

10: Cup holder heater

110: Bearing body

120: Bearing Wall

130: Bearing space

140: temperature sensor

150: Heating sheet

160: Control Unit

170: First power supply unit

180: Power supply interface

190: Elastic element

200: Pedestal

202: Bottom of the base

204: Base Cup

210: Second power supply unit

300: External power supply

310: Charging cable

400: cup body

The first figure shows a three-dimensional schematic view of the cup holder heater of the present invention; the second figure shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cup holder heater of the present invention; the third figure shows the AA' cross-sectional view of the second figure; the fourth figure shows A schematic diagram showing an implementation form of this creation; Figures 5 to 7 show schematic diagrams of various implementations of the base.

The embodiments of the present invention will be further explained below with the relevant drawings. Wherever possible, in the drawings and the description, the same reference numbers refer to the same or similar components. In the drawings, shapes and thicknesses may be exaggerated for simplicity and convenience. It should be understood that the elements not particularly shown in the drawings or described in the specification have forms known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications based on the content of the present creation.

The following description of "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" refers to a particular element, structure or feature associated with at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" in various places below are not directed to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the specific components, structures and features in one or more embodiments may be combined in a suitable manner.

The disclosure is specifically described with the following examples, which are only for illustration, because for those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The scope of protection of the disclosed contents shall be determined by the scope of the appended patent application. Throughout the specification and claims, unless the content clearly dictates otherwise, the meanings of "a" and "the" include that such recitations include "one or at least one" of the element or ingredient. Furthermore, as used in this disclosure, a singular article also includes the recitation of a plurality of elements or components unless the exclusion of the plural is obvious from the specific context. Also, as used in this description and throughout the claims below, the meaning of "in" may include "in" and "on" unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Terms used throughout the specification and the scope of the patent application (terms), unless otherwise noted, generally have the ordinary meaning of each term used in the field, in the content of this disclosure, and in the specific content. Certain terms used to describe the present disclosure are discussed below or elsewhere in this specification to provide practitioners with additional guidance in describing the present disclosure. Examples anywhere throughout the specification, including the use of examples of any terms discussed herein, are by way of illustration only, and of course do not limit the scope and meaning of the disclosure or any exemplified terms. Likewise, the present disclosure is not limited to the various embodiments set forth in this specification.

It is to be understood that the terms "comprising", "including", "having", "containing", "involving" and the like as used herein are open-ended open-ended, which means including but not limited to. In addition, any embodiment of the present invention or the scope of the patent application is not required to achieve all the purposes or advantages or features disclosed in the present invention. In addition, the abstract section and the title are only used to assist the search of patent documents, and are not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of this creation.

Unless otherwise specified, some conditional sentences or words, such as "can", "could", "might", or "may", are usually intended to express that the embodiments of this case have, However, it can also be interpreted as features, elements, or steps that may not be required. In other embodiments, these features, elements, or steps may not be required.

Please refer to the first figure and the second figure at the same time, which are a schematic structural diagram and a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cup holder heater of the present invention, respectively. The cup holder heater 10 includes a carrier body 110 , a temperature sensor 140 , a heating plate 150 and a control unit 160 . The bearing body 110 is an annular structure formed by a narrow and long bearing wall 120 , and the part surrounded by the bearing wall 120 is defined as a bearing space 130 . The carrying space 130 can be understood as the part that supports the cup to be heated. The material of the bearing wall 120 may be ceramic or plastic, and the present invention does not limit the selection of the aforementioned materials due to the level of thermal conductivity. It should be noted that the overall structure of the load-bearing wall 120 They can all have the same structure, or they can be mixed structures that are partially solid and partially hollow, and can also have grooves on a part of the inner surface of the structure. Therefore, the temperature sensor 140 and the control unit 160 may be disposed on any surface of the bearing wall 120 or in the aforementioned non-solid structure. The heat generating sheet 150 is disposed on the side of the bearing wall 120 facing the bearing space 130 , that is, the inner surface of the bearing wall 120 . Likewise, the heat generating sheet 150 may be disposed on the surface of the bearing wall 120 or in the aforementioned groove. This creation does not limit the type of the heating element 150, it can be a silicone heating element, a mica heating element, a ceramic heating element (Metal Ceramics Heater, MCH), a ceramic heating element, a heating element with a positive temperature coefficient (PCT), Silicon conductive heating sheet, soft carbon crystal floor heating heating sheet, PET electric heating film polyester heating sheet, aluminum foil heating sheet or a combination thereof. The number of the heat generating sheet 150 is at least one, for example, a circle is formed around the inner surface of the bearing wall 120 . In some embodiments, the number of the heat generating sheets 150 is two, and they are arranged on the inner surface of the bearing wall 120 at intervals or oppositely. The control unit 160 may be a microcontroller unit MCU or a programmable logic controller PLC. The control unit 160 is coupled to the temperature sensor 140 and each heat generating sheet 150 . Next, the use and operation of the cup holder heater 10 will be described. When the cup body 400 is placed in the carrying space 130 (as shown in the fourth figure), the temperature sensor 140 and the heating sheet 150 contact the cup body 400 . At this time, the temperature sensor 140 starts to generate a temperature signal according to the current temperature of the beverage in the cup body 400 and transmits the temperature signal to the control unit 160 . The control unit 160 analyzes the temperature signal, and adjusts the output power of the heating plate 150 accordingly, so as to realize the action of heating the beverage in the cup body 400 or maintaining the temperature at a given temperature.

Please refer to the second figure and the third figure at the same time, the third figure shows the AA' cross-sectional view of the second figure. As mentioned above, the structure of the load-bearing wall 120 may be a partially grooved structure. In some embodiments, the cup holder heater 10 further includes at least one elastic element 190 disposed between the bearing walls 120 of the heating sheet 150 . The elastic element 190 may be a spring washer or a spring washer. Through elastic element 190 The physical properties of the bearing wall 120 can be more closely attached to the cup body 400 . The number of the elastic elements 190 may correspond to the number of the heat generating sheets 150 , for example, the number is the same or a multiple configuration.

Please refer to the first picture again. In some embodiments, the cup holder heater 10 further includes a first power supply unit 170 , which is electrically connected to the temperature sensor 140 , each heating plate 150 and the control unit 160 . The first power supply unit 170 can be understood as a power supply unit (PSU) or a battery, etc., by converting the external power supply 300 such as a socket into direct current, and electrically connecting such as a backup battery to supply power to the temperature sensor 140, the heating plate 150 and the control unit 160. Please also refer to FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, a power supply interface 180 is disposed on the carrying wall 120 and is electrically connected to the first power supply unit 170 . The power supply interface 180 can be a 2.5mm, 3.5mm or 4.5mm DC female connector, a USB A-type, B-type or C-type female connector, or other interfaces that those with ordinary knowledge can choose according to market demands. Through the conventional charging cable 310 , the first power supply unit 170 can directly obtain power from the external power source 300 .

Please refer to the first figure and the fifth figure together, which are schematic diagrams of other embodiments of the cup holder heater. The cup holder heater 10 further includes a base 200 for carrying a cup body, and a second power supply unit 210 is provided inside the base 200 . The second power supply unit 210 may be a battery or a power supply unit for powering the first power supply unit 170 . For example, the carrying wall is provided with a power supply interface 180 that is electrically connected to the first power supply unit 170 , the base 200 is provided with a power supply connector (not shown) whose specifications correspond to the power supply interface 180 and is electrically connected to the second power supply unit 210 , In this way, the second power supply unit 210 can directly supply power to the first power supply unit through the coupling between the power supply connector and the power supply interface 180 (as shown in A in FIG. 5 ). Referring to FIG. 6 , preferably, the bottom 202 of the base can also be provided with a power supply interface 180 . In other words, the second power supply unit 210 may also have a structure with a DC input port, a power supply adjustment module and a DC output port; obtain external power through the DC input port, and output the external power to the first power supply unit through the DC output port 170 of the power supply interface 180 . As shown in FIG. 7 , it shows a schematic diagram of other embodiments of the cup holder heater. The base 200 may include a base bottom 202 and a base cup 204 , and the base cup 204 is similar in shape to the cup 400 to carry the cup 400 . It should be noted that the base cup portion 204 may be integrally formed or connected with the bearing wall 120 , so the heat generating sheet in this embodiment can also heat the cup body 400 . Specifically, the base bottom 202 is provided with a second power supply unit 210 and a transmitting coil that are electrically connected to each other, and the base cup 204 is provided with a receiving coil (not shown) corresponding to the transmitting coil. The receiving coil is electrically connected to each other. The first power supply unit 170 is connected, whereby the second power supply unit 210 provides power to the first power supply unit 170 through the magnetic field induction effect.

In some embodiments, the cup holder heater 10 further includes straps (not shown), which are disposed on both ends of the top wall of the carrying wall 120 , so that the user can pick up the cup holder heater 10 carrying the cup body 400 .

The above is only to illustrate the preferred embodiments of the creation, and not to limit the scope of implementation. Any simple substitutions and equivalent changes made according to the patent scope of the invention and the content of the patent specification are all patents of the creation. application category.

10: Cup holder heater

140: temperature sensor

150: Heating sheet

160: Control Unit

170: First power supply unit

180: Power supply interface

200: Pedestal

210: Second power supply unit

300: External power supply

Claims (10)

A cup holder heater suitable for carrying a cup body loaded with beverages, the cup holder heater comprising: a bearing body having an annular bearing wall, the bearing wall forms a bearing space capable of bearing the cup body; a temperature sensor; at least one heat generating sheet, disposed on the side of the bearing wall facing the bearing space; a control unit, coupled to the temperature sensor and the at least one heating element; and Wherein, the temperature sensor is configured to generate a temperature signal according to the current temperature of the beverage when the cup is placed in the carrying space; the control unit is configured to adjust the output power of the at least one heating element according to the temperature signal, so as to Adjust the beverage to a specific temperature value. According to the cup holder heater of claim 1, the number of the at least one heating element is two, and the heating elements are arranged oppositely. The cup holder heater as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a first power supply unit electrically connected to the control unit, the at least one heating plate and the temperature sensor. The cup holder heater according to claim 3, the carrying wall further comprises a power supply interface, the power supply interface is electrically connected to the first power supply unit, and can provide external power to supply power to the first power supply unit through a charging cable. The cup holder heater according to claim 3, further comprising a base, the base is provided with a second power supply unit, the base is used to carry the cup body, and the second power supply unit is used to supply power to the first power supply unit. The cup holder heater according to claim 5, the carrying wall further comprises a power supply interface, the power supply interface is electrically connected to the first power supply unit, the base further comprises a power supply connector, the power supply connector corresponds to the power supply interface and The second power supply unit is electrically connected; thereby, the second power supply unit supplies power to the first power supply unit. The cup holder heater according to claim 3, further comprising a base cup portion and a base bottom, the base bottom is provided with a second power supply unit and a transmitting coil that are electrically connected to each other, the base cup The part is provided with a receiving coil corresponding to the transmitting coil, the receiving coil is electrically connected to the first power supply unit, whereby the second power supply unit provides power to the first power supply unit through the magnetic field induction effect. The cup holder heater according to claim 1, further comprising a strap, two ends of the strap are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the bearing wall. The cup holder heater according to claim 1, further comprising at least one elastic element disposed between the at least one heat generating sheet and the bearing wall. According to the cup holder heater according to claim 1, the bearing wall is made of ceramic or plastic material.

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