JP3152142B2 - Automatic bread maker - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic bread maker used in ordinary households.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional automatic bread maker will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a main part of a conventional automatic bread maker. Reference numeral 1 denotes a baking chamber, 2 denotes a heater, 3 denotes a bread baking mold detachably mounted, 4 denotes a motor, and 5 denotes the power of the motor 4. , A mixing blade 6 driven by a motor 4, and a baking mold 3
A temperature detector for detecting the temperature of the baking mold 3 for process determination and temperature control by contacting the outer surface of the baking mold 3; 8 is a lid; 9 is a yeast input port for inputting yeast; Solenoid to drop yeast
Reference numeral 1 denotes a control device equipped with a microcomputer for performing baking by controlling the heater 2, the motor 4, and the solenoid 10 based on a signal from the temperature detection unit 7, and 12 denotes a display unit for displaying a cooking menu, a state, and the like. An operation unit 13 includes a cooking menu selection unit 14, a baking color setting unit 15 for setting a baking color, and a start key 16 for instructing start of cooking.

FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams showing the setting of the burning color in the display unit 12, wherein FIG. 9A shows the initial state immediately after the power is turned on, and FIG. 9B shows the case where the burning color is set by the burning color setting means 15. ing. FIGS. 10A and 10B show menu selections in the display unit 12. FIG. 10A shows an initial state immediately after power-on, and FIG. 10B shows a case where “French bread” is selected by the cooking menu selection unit 14.

[0004] In such a conventional automatic bread maker, when the power is turned on, the set value of the baking color and the initial state of the cooking menu are selected, and before the cooking is started, the cooking menu selection means 14 and the baking color setting means 15 are operated. The cooking menu and the baking color are set by operating, and then the cooking is started by operating the start key 16.

[0005]

In such a conventional automatic bread maker, setting of a baking color and selection of a cooking menu are performed by the following methods.
From the roasted color and cooking menu always set in the initial state,
The setting is done by operating the grilling color setting means and the cooking menu selection means. There was a problem that it was necessary to start cooking after going.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-mentioned problem. In an automatic bread maker provided with a cooking menu selection means, a cooking menu and a baked color set corresponding to the menu are stored even when the power is turned off. Then, when the power is turned on again, the baking color set when the menu was previously selected is displayed according to the cooking menu, and when the same baking color is next set, start without operating the baking color setting means It is a first object that cooking can be started immediately by simply operating a key.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems
According to the present invention , when a cooking menu is selected by the cooking menu selection means, the grill color set in the previous cooking menu is displayed according to the selected cooking menu.

[0008]

Invention of the form PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS claim 1, wherein, when the cooking menu by cooking menu selection means is selected, depending on the cooking menu selected, stored is the first storage unit
Since the baking color set in the previous cooking menu is displayed, the baking color set for the cooking menu and the menu is stored even when the power is turned off,
When the power is turned on again, the baking color set when the menu was previously selected can be displayed according to the cooking menu, so the next time you set the same baking color, the start key without operating the baking color setting means By simply operating, cooking can be started immediately.

[0009]

Embodiment ( Reference Example 1 ) A description will be given with reference to FIGS. The same components as those in the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part in a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a first storage means 17 stores information of the baked color set by the baked color setting means 15. Then, the second storage means 18 stores information on the cooking menu selected by the cooking menu selection means 14. The control device 19 controls the heater 2, the motor 4, and the solenoid 10 based on signals from the temperature detection unit 7, the operation unit 13, the first storage unit 17, and the second storage unit 18.

FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the present embodiment. Reference numerals 20 and 21 denote switches constituting the cooking menu selecting means 14 and the burning color setting means 15, respectively. The microcomputer 23 which realizes the storage means 18 and the control device 19 is a backup means independent of a commercial power supply for backing up the microcomputer 22. When the power is turned on, a DC power supply for operating the microcomputer 22 is supplied from a commercial power supply, and when the power supply is removed, the backup means 23 supplies the microcomputer. In the present reference example , a liquid crystal display element is used as the display unit 12, and 3 V is used as the backup unit 23.
The battery of the voltage of is used.

[0012] In the above configuration, this reference with reference to FIG. 3
Explaining the operation according to the example , FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display portion of the burn color setting in the display unit 12, and in this reference example , it is possible to set the burn color in seven stages. When the burn color is set to 6 darker than the standard by operating the burn color setting unit 15, the first storage unit 17 stores the set burn color and is displayed on the display unit 12 as shown in FIG. . Cooking is performed with this setting, and after the cooking is completed, the power is turned off, and when the power is turned on for the next use, the control device 19 detects the turning on of the power and the grilling color stored in the first storage means 17 is stored. Is confirmed, and the same setting as that of the previous cooking, ie, 6 settings, is displayed. When cooking is started by operating the start key 16 in this state, the control device 19 sets the temperature control temperature at the time of baking to the control temperature set by the baking color 6, and controls the heater 2 so as to have the baking color set at 6. I do. Conversely, when the set baking color is light (settings 1 to 3 in the figure), the control of the heater 2 is performed so that the temperature control temperature during firing is lower than in the standard setting or the firing time is shortened. Do.

As a result, while the power is turned off, the setting of the previously-baked color stored in the previous cooking is stored, and when the power is turned on again, the previously-baked color can be displayed and cooked. Things.

( Embodiment 1 ) Next, a description will be given with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the above reference example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 4 is a display example when the cooking menu is selected by the cooking menu selection means 14 and the baking color setting means 15 and the baking color is set corresponding to each of the cooking menus. The setting of the roasting color when selected is a roasting color lighter than the standard (the state of FIG. 4 (a)), when “white bread” is selected, the roasting color darker than the standard (the state of FIG. 4 (b)) When "pan" is set, a case is shown where a standard baked color (the state of FIG. 4C) is set. When the cooking menu and the baking color are set, the information is stored in the first storage unit 17.
(Baked color) and the second storage means 18 (cooking menu)
Respectively. When the power is turned off after the cooking is completed and the power is turned on for the next use, the control device 1
9 has detected that the power has been turned on, and the first storage means 17
Then, each cooking menu is associated with the setting value of the baked color from the second storage means 18, and the baked color set when the cooking menu was selected last time is displayed. When the cooking is started, the control device 19 controls the heater 2 in a manner similar to that of the first embodiment so that the heater 2 has a baking color corresponding to the cooking menu.

As a result, the cooking menu and the setting of the baking color corresponding to the cooking menu are stored, and when the power is turned on again, the previously set baking color corresponding to the selected cooking menu is displayed and cooked. Is what you can do.

Reference Example 2 Next, a description will be given with reference to FIG. The above reference
Components having the same configuration as in the examples and the embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a display when the cooking menu is selected from the time of turning on the power, and the selected menu is represented by a symbol ▲ or ▼. Upon detecting the power-on, the control device 19 first displays all selectable cooking menus (five types of cooking menus in this embodiment ). Next, when the cooking menu setting means 14 is operated, the previous cooking menu stored in the second storage means 18 is read, and the cooking menu (the last cooking menu is "French bread") is displayed. Thereafter, each time the cooking menu setting means 14 is operated, there are five types of menus displayed as “roll bread” → “pizza” → “soft bread” → “white bread” → “French bread” → “roll bread” →. Menus are displayed sequentially.

As a result, the cooking menu that can be selected when the power is turned on is also known, and the previous cooking menu can be performed by a simple operation.

Reference Example 3 Next, a description will be given with reference to FIG. The above reference
Components having the same configuration as in the examples and the embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a display when the cooking menu is selected after the power is turned on, and the selected menu is represented by the symbol ▲ or ▼ as in FIG. When the control device 19 detects that the power is turned on, it first reads the previous cooking menu stored in the second storage means 18 and displays the cooking menu (the previous cooking menu is “French bread”). Next, when the cooking menu setting means 14 is operated, the display shifts to the menu “roll bread” next to “French bread”, and thereafter, every time the cooking menu setting means 14 is operated, the menu displayed is “pizza” → “pizza”. Soft bread → Bread → French bread → Roll bread
→ 5 types of menus are displayed in sequence, such as “pizza”.

As a result, when performing the same cooking menu as the previous cooking menu, cooking can be started immediately after the power is turned on.

Reference Example 4 Next, a description will be given with reference to FIG. The above reference
Components having the same configuration as in the examples and the embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a display when the cooking menu is selected from the time of turning on the power, and the selected menu is represented by a symbol ▲ or ▼ as in FIG. When the control device 19 detects that the power is turned on, the control device 19 first reads out the previous cooking menu stored in the second storage means 18, and reads the cooking menu (in this reference example , the last cooking menu is “French bread”). indicate. Then cooking menu selectable cooking menu selection means 14 is operated (the participation
The display shifts to the first menu “soft bread” among the five types of menus in the example, and the menu displayed each time the cooking menu setting unit 14 is operated is “bread” → “french bread” → "Roll bread" → "Pizza" → "Soft bread" → "Bread" → ... 5
The types of menus are displayed sequentially.

As a result, when performing the same cooking menu as the previous cooking menu, the cooking can be started immediately after the power is turned on, and the cooking menu can be easily understood when changing the cooking menu. It is.

It should be noted that, in the above reference examples and embodiments , the first
Although the configuration in which the storage unit 17 and the second storage unit 18 are backed up by a battery has been described, the first storage unit 17 and the second storage unit 18 are configured using a non-volatile storage element that does not need to be backed up. Even if it does, the same effect can be obtained.

[0027]

Effects of the Invention] According to the invention thus according to claim 1, by storing the browned set cooking menu selected, it is cooked in browned preference in accordance with the selection of a menu You can do it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an automatic bread maker in a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram of the automatic bread maker.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a display of a baked color of the automatic bread maker.

FIG. 4 (a) is a view showing a menu and a display of a baked color when “soft bread” of the automatic bread maker is selected according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Diagram showing the menu and the display of the baking color when selected. (C) Diagram showing the menu and the display of the baking color when "French bread" of the automatic bread maker is selected.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display at the time of menu selection of an automatic bread maker in a reference example 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display at the time of menu selection of an automatic bread maker in a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display at the time of menu selection of an automatic bread maker in a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an overall configuration diagram of a conventional automatic bread maker.

FIG. 9 (a) is a diagram showing a display of a burn color in an initial state of a conventional automatic bread maker.

10A is a diagram showing a menu display in an initial state of a conventional automatic bread maker. FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a menu display when "France bread" of the automatic bread maker is selected.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Baking room 2 Heater 3 Baking mold 4 Motor 6 Mixing blade 7 Temperature detection unit 11 Control device 12 Display unit 13 Operation unit 14 Cooking menu selection means 15 Burning color setting means 16 Start key 17 First storage means 18 Second storage Means 19 Control device 23 Backup means

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Toshikatsu Maeda 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Inside Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (56) References JP-A-2-241415 (JP, A) JP-A-2- 31719 (JP, A) JP-A-1-164335 (JP, A) JP-A-7-67770 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A47J 37/00

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A baking chamber having a heater, a baking mold removably mounted in the baking chamber, a kneading blade provided at an inner bottom of the baking mold and driven by a motor, and a temperature in the baking chamber. A temperature detecting unit for detecting, a control device for performing baking control based on the temperature detected by the temperature detecting unit, a baking color setting unit for setting a baking color at the time of baking, and a first storage for storing the set baking color Means,
Cooking menu selection means for selecting a cooking menu; second storage means for storing the selected cooking menu; backup means for backing up the storage means;
A display unit for displaying cooking conditions and the like, wherein when the power is turned on and the cooking menu is selected by the cooking menu selection unit, the display unit stores the cooking menu in the first storage unit in accordance with the selected cooking menu. The color of the grill set in the previous cooking menu is displayed and the start key is operated.
An automatic bread maker, which cooks the displayed baked color depending on the crop .