JPH04222319A - Display device for electric cooker - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to check at a glance what kind of control data is displayed on a display device, where a plurality of sets of control data for a plurality of kinds of functions are displayed selectively on a display device of an electric cooker. CONSTITUTION:A centralized display device 34 for selectively displaying a plurality of kinds of control data is so constructed that a plurality of colors can be selectively used in displaying the control data. Function display devices 38 and 39 are designed to have different displaying colors. When one function is designated, the display device 34 is controlled to display the control data in the same color as that in the function display devices 38, 39.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[Object of the invention]

0002

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display device for an electric cooking appliance that displays a plurality of functions on a central display.

0003

2. Description of the Related Art Cooking heaters equipped with halogen lamp heaters have been known as electric cooking devices. This cooking heater has functions related to cooking control: normal cooking, temperature control cooking, simmer timer cooking,
Equipped with various functions of notification timer. Normal cooking functions are
This is a function for normal cooking that does not include stewing or frying using oil, and when performing this cooking, the heating output is set.

[0004] Furthermore, the temperature control cooking function is a function for frying food using oil, and in this cooking, as is well known, the temperature of the oil is controlled to a set temperature.
To this end, a temperature sensor detects the oil temperature from the outside of the pot, and the heating power is adjusted so that the oil temperature reaches the set temperature set by the user.

Furthermore, the simmering timer cooking function allows you to set the cooking time when it takes a long time to cook.
When the set time expires, heating is stopped. In addition, the notification timer function allows you to set a time when you want to know when to add ingredients during cooking or to know the cooking status, and a buzzer notifies you when the set time is reached. It has become.

Operations and displays related to each of the above functions will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows the operation panel of the cooking heater.

[0007] a. Normal cooking function: When the normal cooking function designation switch 1, which is an automatic return push switch, is operated, the normal cooking function is selected and the heating operation is started, and the red light-emitting function display LED 2 lights up. , the red light emitting type content display LED 3 is lit. In this initial state, the output is set to the rated maximum output, and the level indicator 4 made up of a large number of red light-emitting LEDs is lit in full level mode. Here, output adjustments are made if necessary.

That is, when the output setting switch 5 or 6 is operated, the output is set according to the operation, and the display level of the level indicator 4 changes according to the set value. As will be seen from this, the control content to be displayed on the level display 4 in this normal cooking function is the output setting value. In addition, when stopping the heating operation by the normal cooking function, the normal cooking function designation switch 1 is operated again.

b. Temperature-controlled cooking function: Temperature-controlled cooking function designation switch 7 consisting of an automatic return type push switch
When you operate , the temperature cooking function is selected and heating operation starts, and the red light-emitting function display LED
8 is lit, and the red light-emitting type content display LED 9 is lit.
is lit. In this initial state, the level indicator 4
is not lit. Here, when the setting switch 5 or 6 is operated, a reference temperature for temperature control is set according to the operation, and the display level of the level indicator 4 is changed according to the set value. As will be seen, the control content to be displayed on the level display 4 in this temperature-controlled cooking function is the temperature setting value. In addition, when stopping the heating operation by the temperature control cooking function, the temperature control cooking function designation switch 7 is operated again.

c. Stew timer cooking function: When the stew timer cooking function designation switch 10, which is an automatic return type push switch, is operated, the stew timer cooking function is selected and designated, heating operation is started, and the red light-emitting function display LED 11 lights up. At the same time, the red content display LED 12 is lit. In this initial state, 30 minutes is set as the time setting value, and the red light-emitting type time display 13 for displaying numbers lights up and displays "0:30" (30 minutes).

[0011] Here, the setting switch 14 or 15
When is operated, the time setting value is changed and set according to the operation, and the display time of the time display 13 changes according to the setting value. As will be seen from this, the control content to be displayed on the time display 13 in this stew timer cooking function is the time setting value. In addition, after this, time display 1
The time value of 3 decreases sequentially. Moreover, when stopping the heating operation by the stew timer cooking function, the stew timer cooking function designation switch 11 is operated again.

d. Announcement timer function: Announcement timer function designation switch 1 consisting of an automatic return type push switch
When 6 is operated, the notification timer function is selected and designated, the red light-emitting type function display LED 17 is lit, and the red light-emitting type content display LED 18 is lit. In this initial state, 0 minutes is set as the time setting value, and the time display 13 lights up and displays "0:00". When the setting switch 14 or 15 is operated here, the time setting value is changed and set according to the operation, and the display time of the time display 13 changes according to the setting value. In this notification timer function, the control content to be displayed on the time display 13 is a time setting value as in the case of the simmering timer cooking function. Note that after this, the time value on the time display 13 gradually decreases. And “0:
00”, the buzzer sounds. Moreover, when stopping the notification timer function, the notification timer designation switch 16 is operated again.

[0013]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned conventional device equipped with a level display 4 which is a so-called centralized display for commonly displaying control contents for a plurality of functions, the display contents are In order to know whether the control content is for the normal cooking function or the control content for temperature control cooking, it is necessary to judge which of the function designation LED 2 and the same LED 8 is lit, and also to determine whether the content display L
It is determined based on which of the ED3 and the LED9 is lit, but there is a problem in that it is difficult for the user to judge at a glance. Such a problem also applies to the time display 13, which is another centralized display.

[0014] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a device equipped with a centralized display that commonly displays control contents for a plurality of functions, and to To provide a display device for an electric cooker that can be recognized at a glance.

[Configuration of the invention]

[0016]

[Means for Solving the Problems] A display device for an electric cooker of the present invention includes a centralized display configured to selectively display a plurality of colors, and a plurality of functions related to cooking control. a designation switch for specifying a function, a plurality of function displays each individually displaying the same color as each display color of the central display, and when a function is designated by the designation switch, the function The present invention is characterized by comprising display control means for displaying one of the function displays and for displaying the control content of the designated function on the central display in the same color as the function display. 1
invention).

The display device for an electric cooker of the present invention has a centralized display for level display configured to selectively display two colors, and a normal cooking function and a temperature control cooking function separately. a designation switch for specifying a function; a plurality of function displays each individually displaying the same color as each display color of the central display; and when any function is designated by the designation switch, the designated function is displayed. The present invention is characterized by comprising display control means for displaying one of the function displays in accordance with the function display and for displaying the control content of the designated function on the central display in the same color as the function display. invention of claim 2).

The display device for an electric cooker of the present invention has a centralized display for numerical display configured to selectively display two colors, a simmering timer cooking function, and a notification timer function separately. a designation switch for specifying a function; a plurality of function displays each individually displaying the same color as each display color of the central display; and when any function is designated by the designation switch, the designated function is displayed. The present invention is characterized by comprising display control means for displaying one of the function displays in accordance with the function display and for displaying the control content of the designated function on the central display in the same color as the function display. Invention of Claim 3).

[0019]

[Operation] In the display device for an electric cooker according to claim 1,
When any one of the plurality of functions is selected and designated, a function display corresponding to that function is displayed. Then, the control details of the function are displayed on the centralized display in the same color as the display color of the function display. On the other hand, when another function is selected and specified, the function display corresponding to that function is displayed in a different color.
The control details of the function are also displayed on the central display in the same color as the function display. Therefore, the display color of the function display corresponding to the specified function and the display color of the central display will be the same color, and since the display color differs depending on the specified function, the display contents on the central display will be different. You can recognize at a glance whether the function is controlled or not.

In the display device of the electric cooking appliance according to the second aspect of the present invention, for example, when a normal cooking function is selected and designated, a function display corresponding to the function is displayed. Then, the level of the control content of the function is displayed on the centralized display in the same color as the display color of the function display. On the other hand, when another function, the temperature control cooking function, is selected and specified, the function display corresponding to that function is displayed in a different color, and the control details of that function are also displayed on the central display. The level is displayed in the same color as the vessel. Therefore, the display color of the function display corresponding to the specified function is the same as the display color of the central display, and since the display color differs depending on the specified function, the level display content on the central display It is possible to recognize at a glance whether the control content is a normal cooking function or a temperature-controlled cooking function.

[0021] In the display device of the electric cooker according to the third aspect of the present invention, when the simmering timer cooking function is selected and designated, for example, a function display corresponding to the function is displayed. and,
The control details of the function are numerically displayed on the centralized display in the same color as the display color of the function display. On the other hand, when another function, the notification timer function, is selected and specified, the function display corresponding to that function is displayed in a different color, and the control details of that function are also displayed on the central display. The numerical value is displayed in the same color. Therefore, the display color of the function display corresponding to the specified function is the same as the display color of the central display,
Furthermore, since the display color differs depending on the designated function, it is possible to recognize at a glance whether the numerical value displayed on the central display is the control content of the simmering timer cooking function or the notification timer function.

[0022]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. In FIG. 3, a cooking heater is shown as the electric cooker. The main body 21 of the cooking heater is provided with a heating unit 23 including a halogen lamp heater 22, a heating unit 24 (the halogen lamp heater is not shown), and a heating unit 25 including a nichrome wire heater. . Further, a jack 26 is provided at the rear part of the upper surface of this main body part 21,
A plug 28 of a temperature sensor 27 is detachably connected to this jack 26.

The temperature sensor 27 is held in a holding portion 30 of a pot 29 used when frying food using oil. This main body part 21 is incorporated into a cooking table A, and a roaster part 31 is provided on the front side of the cooking table A, and operation panels 32 and 33 are provided on the left and right sides of the roaster part 31.

The left operation panel 32 is shown in FIG. Before giving a specific explanation of this operation panel 32, the functions related to cooking in the cooking heater of this embodiment will be described. It has the following functions: normal cooking, temperature control cooking, simmering timer cooking, and notification timer. The normal cooking function is a function for normal cooking that does not include stewing or frying using oil, and when performing this cooking, the heating output is set. In addition, the temperature control cooking function is a function for frying food using oil, and in this cooking, as is well known, the temperature of the oil is controlled to a set temperature.
A temperature sensor detects the oil temperature from outside the pot, and the heating power is adjusted so that the oil temperature reaches the set temperature set by the user. In addition, the stew timer cooking function
If you set a time when cooking takes a long time, heating will stop when the set time expires. In addition, the notification timer function allows you to set a time when you want to know when to add ingredients during cooking or to know the cooking status, and a buzzer notifies you when the set time is reached. It has become.

Now, in FIG. 1, the concentrated display 34 for level display is constructed by arranging a large number of unit displays 35 vertically, and each unit display 35 has a plurality of units, in which case two colors can be selected. The structure is such that it can be displayed visually. That is, each unit display 35 has an LED 35a (
(See Figure 2) and an LED 35b that emits red light (See Figure 2)
It is composed of. In the upper part of the central display 34 on this operation panel 32, "fire power" and "temperature" are displayed.
is marked with. "Thermal power" means the set output, and "temperature" means the set temperature. And “firepower”
Below the characters, "Strong", "6
”, “5”, “4”, “3”, “2”, “1” and “
It is marked with the word "weak". In addition, below the word "temperature", "200" and "18" are displayed in order from the top, corresponding to every other unit display 35 to indicate the high/low setting temperature.
0,” “160,” and “140.”

The designation switches 36 and 37 are both automatic return push switches, one of which is used to designate the normal cooking function, and the other designation switch 37 is used to designate the temperature-controlled cooking function. A function display 38 made of a green light-emitting LED is provided very close to the designation switch 36, and a function display 39 made of a red light emission type is provided very close to the other designation switch 37.

The setting switches 40 and 41 are both automatic return type push switches, one of which is for up, and the other setting switch 41 is for up.
is for down.

On the other hand, another concentrated display 42 is composed of a three-digit segment-type numerical display, and each segment is composed of a green display element and a red display element. The designation switches 43 and 44 are both automatic return type push switches, and one of the designation switches 43 is used to designate the simmering timer cooking function, and the other designation switch 44 is used to designate the notification timer function. A function display 45 consisting of a green LED is provided very close to the designated switch 43, and another designated switch 43 is provided.
A function display 46 consisting of a red light-emitting type LED is provided very close to 4.

The setting switches 47 and 48 are both automatic return type push switches, one of which is for setting switch 47 and the other setting switch 48 is for up.
is for down.

The operation panel 32 on the left side is used when heating is performed by the halogen lamp heater 22 on the left side.
The electrical circuit configuration related to this is shown in FIG.

The halogen lamp heater 22 is connected to an AC power source 50 via a triac 49, and the triac 49 and a drive circuit 51 that controls it control the halogen lamp heater 22 to be turned on and off, and the halogen lamp heater 22 is turned on and off by phase control. The output of the lamp heater 22 is controlled to increase or decrease.

The drive circuit 51 is controlled by a microcomputer 52. This microcomputer 52
is supplied with operating power from the constant voltage circuit 53, and
A reset signal is applied from the initialization circuit 54. Further, a detection signal from the temperature sensor 27 is given via an A/D converter 55, and the designation switches 36, 37, 43, 44 and setting switches 40, 4
Switch signals from 1, 47, and 48 are applied. The microcomputer 51 controls the displays 34, 38, 39, 42, 45, and 46 and drives the buzzer 56 according to an internally stored operating program.

The operation of the above configuration will be described together with the details of control performed by the microcomputer 52 as a display control means.

First, the case where the normal cooking function is selected and designated will be described. When the user operates the normal cooking designation switch 36, the microcomputer 52 selects and designates the normal cooking function as the cooking control pattern and sets the initial output to the rated maximum output. Then, the halogen lamp heater 22 is fully energized to start heating operation, and the green function indicator 38 is turned on. At the same time, the central display 34 is lit in green and at full level.

Here, the output is adjusted by the user if necessary. That is, when the setting switch 40 or 41 is operated, the output is set according to the operation, and the display level of the central display 34 is changed according to the set value. As can be seen from this, the central display 34 displays the level of the control content in the normal cooking function, that is, the output setting value, in green. In addition, when stopping the heating operation by the normal cooking function, the designation switch 36 for normal cooking designation is operated again.

Next, the case where the temperature control cooking function is selected and designated will be described. This temperature-controlled cooking function is used when cooking fried foods, and the user has to use the temperature sensor 2.
Connect the plug 28 of No. 7 to the jack 26. Then, when the user operates the designation switch 37 for temperature control cooking designation, the microcomputer 52 selects and designates the temperature cooking function as the cooking control pattern, and the microcomputer 52 selects a predetermined set temperature for temperature control. Set to a predetermined temperature (this is set to a lower temperature). Then, the halogen lamp heater 22 is energized to start heating operation, and the red function indicator 39 is turned on.

In this initial state, the central display 34 is not lit. Here, when the setting switch 40 or 41 is operated, the microcomputer 52 changes the set temperature for temperature control according to the operation, and changes the display level of the central display 34 according to the set value. . As can be seen from this, the central display 34 displays the control content of this temperature-controlled cooking function, that is, the temperature setting value, in red and at a level. In addition, when stopping the heating operation by the temperature-controlled cooking function, the designation switch 37 for designating temperature-controlled cooking is operated again.

A case where the stew timer cooking function is selected and designated will be described. When the specification switch 43 for specifying simmering timer cooking is operated, the microcomputer 5
2 selects and specifies the stew timer cooking function as the cooking control pattern, and starts heating operation with an appropriate output. At the same time, the red function display 45 is turned on, 30 minutes is initialized as the time setting value, and the central display 45 is turned on.
``0:30'' (30 minutes) is displayed in red.

Here, setting switch 47 or 48
When is operated, the microcomputer 52 changes the time setting value according to the operation, and also changes the display time of the central display 42 according to the set value. As can be seen from this, the time setting value, which is the control content of this simmering timer cooking function, is displayed in red on the central display 42. Note that after this, the time value on the central display 42 gradually decreases, and when the time value reaches "0 minutes", the operation ends. In addition, if the heating operation using the simmering timer cooking function is to be stopped midway, the designation switch 43 for specifying the simmering timer cooking temperature function is operated again.

A case where the notification timer function is selected and designated will be described. Designation switch 44 for designating notification timer
When is operated, the microcomputer 52 selects and specifies the notification timer function as the cooking control pattern, and lights up the green function display 46. In this initial state, the time setting value is set to 0 minutes, and the central display 42 lights up "0:00" in green. When the setting switch 47 or 48 is operated here, the microcomputer 52 changes the time setting value according to the operation, and also changes the display time of the central display 42 according to the set value.

As can be seen from this, the time setting value, which is the control content of this notification timer function, is displayed in green on the central display 42. Note that after this, the time value on the central display 42 gradually decreases, and when the time value reaches "0 minutes", the buzzer 56 is driven to output a notification sound. Further, if the notification timer function is to be stopped midway, the designation switch 44 for specifying the notification timer is operated again.

According to the embodiment described above, when the designation switch 36 is operated to select and designate the normal cooking function, the function display 38 for displaying that function is displayed in green. Then, the level of the output setting value, which is the control content of the function, is displayed on the central display 34 in the same green color as the display color of the function display 38. Then, when another designation switch 37 is operated to select and designate the temperature-controlled cooking function, the function display 39 for displaying that function is displayed in a red color different from that in the above case, and the central display 34 Also, the temperature setting value, which is the control content of the function, is displayed in the same red color as the function display 39.

Therefore, the display color of the function display 38 or 39 corresponding to the designated function is the same as the display color of the centralized display 34, and the display color differs depending on the designated function. It is possible to recognize at a glance whether the content displayed on the central display 34 is the control content of the normal cooking function or the temperature-controlled cooking function.

Further, when the simmering timer cooking function is selected and specified, the function display 45 is displayed in red, and the concentration display 42 is also displayed in red, and when the notification timer function is selected and specified, the function display 45 is displayed in red. The display unit 46 is displayed in green, and the central display unit 42 is also displayed in green. Therefore,
In this case as well, it is possible to recognize at a glance whether the content displayed on the central display 42 is the control content of the normal cooking function or the temperature-controlled cooking function.

[0045]

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above description, the following effects can be obtained according to the present invention.

According to the display device of the heating cooker of claim 1, the display color of the function display device corresponding to the designated function and the display color of the central display device are the same color, and moreover, the display color is the same as the designated function. Since the control content differs depending on the function that is used, it is possible to recognize at a glance which function is being controlled by the displayed content on the central display.

According to the display device of the heating cooker of the second aspect, it is possible to recognize at a glance whether the content of the level display on the central display for level display is the control content of the normal cooking function or the temperature-controlled cooking function. .

According to the display device of the heating cooker according to the third aspect, it is possible to recognize at a glance whether the content of the numerical display on the central display for numerical display is the control content of the normal cooking function or the temperature-controlled cooking function. .

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of an operation panel showing an embodiment of the present invention.

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Figure 2: Electrical circuit diagram

[Figure 3] Overall perspective view

[Fig. 4] Plan view of an operation panel showing a conventional example

[Explanation of symbols] 22 is a halogen lamp heater, 27 is a temperature sensor, 34
is a central display, 35 is a unit display, 36, 37 are designated switches, 38, 39 are function displays, 40, 41 are setting switches, 42 is a central display, 43, 44 are designated switches, 45, 46 are A function display, 47 and 48 are setting switches, and 52 is a microcomputer (display control means).

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A central display configured to selectively display a plurality of colors, a designation switch for individually designating a plurality of functions related to cooking control, and each of the central display a plurality of function indicators each individually displaying the same color as the display color; and when a function is specified by the specification switch, one of the function indicators is displayed according to the specified function, and the specified function is displayed. A display device for an electric cooking appliance, comprising display control means for displaying control contents on the central display in the same color as the function display. 2. A centralized display for level display configured to selectively display two colors; a designation switch for individually designating a normal cooking function and a temperature-controlled cooking function; a plurality of function displays each individually displaying the same color as each display color of the central display; and when any of the functions is designated by the designation switch, one of the function displays corresponds to the designated function; A display device for an electric cooking appliance, comprising display control means for displaying the control contents of a designated function on the central display in the same color as the function display. 3. A central display for numerical display configured to be able to selectively display two colors; a designation switch for individually designating the simmering timer cooking function and the notification timer function; a plurality of function displays each individually displaying the same color as each display color of the central display; and when any of the functions is designated by the designation switch, one of the function displays corresponds to the designated function; A display device for an electric cooking appliance, comprising display control means for displaying the control contents of a designated function on the central display in the same color as the function display.