SPHERICAL CUTLET PREPARATION ASSISTIVE DEVICE

Abstract

A spherical cutlet preparation assistive device, comprising an elongated body 1 having a handle 2 accessed by a user to position distal end in proximity to a hot oil vessel, a rectangular frame 3 having multiple sections 4, arranged on sad distal end for enabling user to pour an edible batter in sections 4, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 determines presence of batter in sections 4, a flap 6 having plurality of blade 7, arranged on distal end, and each blade 7 is integrated with plurality of telescopically operated links 8 for deploying blade 7, a motorized hinge joint for opening/closing flap 6 for applying pressure on batter to cut batter into multiple parts, plurality of motorized pop out balls 9 rotate for shaping parts into spherical structures, a motorized slider gradually translating spherical structures for dispensing structures in hot-oil vessel.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a spherical cutlet preparation assistive device that is capable of providing ease and assistance to a user in making the spherical shaped cutlets and also capable of safely dropping the cutlets in heated oil for frying the cutlets.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Cutlet is the amazing dish mostly like by every individual. Cutlets are of various types like vegetable cutlets, pork cutlets etc. Various difficulties are face by the user during preparing cutlets such as user is enable to maintain the perfect shape of the cutlets, there is the chance of mishappening or injury when user fry the cutlets after preparing the cutlets. Moreover, user is not drop the cutlet in heated oil in a safely manner so there is the risk involve of injury and more extra manual efforts and time consumption from the user require in order to prepare cutlet in an appropriate way. So there is the need of the invention which is able to provide the solution of the problem in a secured manner so that chance of risk of injury is eliminate.

[0003] Traditional methods which are used in preparing cutlets are fry pan, cooker, steamer etc. but these methods not eliminate the physical efforts of the user and also not able to minimize the time duration which is required during preparing cutlets. These traditional methods of cutlets preparing incapable of providing ease and assistance to a user in making cutlets. So there is the need of the invention which is able to replace the traditional methods in order to maintain the shapes of cutlets.

[0004] RU2450548C1 Invention relates to food industry, in particular, to cutlets manufacture. The method envisages forming meat or chicken or fish mince cutlet evenly coated on all sides with croquette mass casing. Cutlet pieces are cooled to a temperature equal to 2-6 degrees Celsius, put into mortises on the surface of the lower part of the griddle, covered with the upper part of the griddle with mortises for enclosing the upper part of the cutlet pieces. One introduces stick parts (within the range of 0.3 - 0.7 of the total stick length), preliminarily greased with egg yolk, into every cutlet through the side holes. The cutlets are fried on the griddle till complete readiness. The cutlets are unloaded onto paper towels. Croquette pieces are prepared on the base of potatoes or rice or maize or peas or beans or buckwheat or pasta with croquette mass casing halves formed from the pieces with the help of a mould preliminarily greased with egg yolks. The croquette mass casing halves are placed into the lower part of the accessory mould (greased with butter and dredged with breadcrumbs), greased with egg yolk; the cutlets are put into the casing halves, greased with egg yolk and covered with the upper part of the accessory mould (greased with butter and dredged with breadcrumbs). The both parts of the accessory mould are fixed relative to each other with clamps. Then one proceeds with placing into a freezing chamber.

[0005] Conventionally, many devices have been developed for preparation of cutlet that is capable in preparing a cutlet. However, the device are incapable of providing ease and assistance to a user in making the spherical shaped cutlets. Additionally, the existing device are insufficient in safely dropping the cutlets in heated oil for frying the cutlets.

[0006] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of providing ease and assistance to a user in making the spherical shaped cutlets and also capable of safely dropping the cutlets in heated oil for frying the cutlets.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of providing ease and assistance to a user in making the spherical shaped cutlets.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of safely dropping the cutlets in heated oil for frying the cutlets.

[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that maintains proper hygiene by eliminating the human interventions.

[0011] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention relates to a spherical cutlet preparation assistive device that is capable of providing ease and assistance to a user in making the spherical shaped cutlets.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a spherical cutlet preparation assistive device comprises of an elongated body having a proximal and distal end, a handle is fabricated on the proximal end that is accessed by a user to position the distal end in proximity to a hot oil vessel, a rectangular frame having multiple sections, arranged on the distal end for enabling a user to pour an edible batter in the sections, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit integrated in the frame and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of the frame, respectively to determine presence of the batter in the sections, a flap having multiple of blade, arranged on the distal end, each of the blade is integrated with multiple of telescopically operated links to extend/retract for deploying the blades, a motorized hinge joint integrated in between the flap and the distal end for opening/closing the flaps, in a manner that the deployed blades applies pressure on the batter to cut the batter into multiple parts.

[0014] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of an ultrasonic sensor embedded on the flap for monitoring dimensions of the parts, in case the determined dimensions corresponds to an uneven surface, multiple of motorized pop out balls arranged on inner periphery of the sections to rotate for shaping the parts into spherical structures, a motorized slider integrated in each of the sections for gradually translating the spherical structures, in view of dispensing the structures in the hot-oil vessel, thereby assisting the user in making spherical cutlets, a battery is configured with the device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with the device.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a spherical cutlet preparation assistive device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises," and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having" and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0019] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0020] The present invention relates to a spherical cutlet preparation assistive device that is capable of providing ease and assistance to a user in making the spherical shaped cutlets and also capable of safely dropping the cutlets in heated oil for frying the cutlets.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a spherical cutlet preparation assistive device is illustrated, comprising an elongated body 1 having a proximal and distal end, a handle 2 is fabricated on the proximal end, a rectangular frame 3 having multiple sections 4, arranged on sad distal end, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 integrated in the frame 3, a flap 6 having plurality of blade 7, arranged on the distal end, wherein each of the blade 7 is integrated with plurality of telescopically operated links 8, plurality of motorized pop out balls 9 arranged on inner periphery of the sections 4.

[0022] The proposed device comprises of an elongated body 1 having two ends each referred as a proximal and a distal end. A handle 2 is fabricated on the proximal end that is accessed by a user to position the distal end in proximity to a hot oil vessel and handle 2 is layered with a cushioned member to provide a comfortable experience to the user. At the distal, end a rectangular frame 3 having multiple sections 4, is arranged which is accessed by the user to pour an edible batter in the sections 4. Initially, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 which is integrated in the frame 3 determines presence of the batter in the sections 4.

[0023] The imaging unit 5 comprises of a processor and a camera which on actuation capture the multiple image of the frame 3. The camera is comprised of a lens and a digital camera sensor, wherein the camera lens takes all the light rays rebounding around the frame 3 and utilizes the lenses to transmit them to a single point for creating a sharp image. When all of those light rays rebound back and meet together on a digital camera sensor, create a digital image of the frame 3 by performing various operations like pre-processing, feature extraction and classification which is transmitted to the processor. The processor further extracts all the required information from the digital images and transmit to an inbuilt microcontroller associated with the device, which further processes the information shared by the processor in order to presence of the batter in the sections 4.

[0024] A flap 6 having plurality of blade 7 is arranged on the distal end and each blade 7 is integrated with plurality of telescopically operated links 8. Based on the determined dimension, the microcontroller actuates the telescopically operated links 8 to extend/retract for deploying the blade 7s. The extension of the links 8 are powered by a pneumatic unit associated with the device and includes an air compressor, air valves, and a piston. The air compressor used herein extract the air from surrounding and increases the pressure of the air by reducing the volume of the air. The air compressor is consist of two main parts including a motor and a pump.

[0025] The motor powers the compressor pump which uses the energy from the motor drive to draw in atmospheric air and compress to elevated pressure. The compressed air is then sent through a discharge tube into the cylinder across the valve. The compressed air in the cylinder tends to pushes out the piston to extend which extends the links 8 for deploying the blade 7 and followed by actuation of a motorized hinge joint integrated in between the flap 6 and the distal end for opening/closing the flap 6.

[0026] The hinge joint are a piece of metal that interconnects the flap 6 with distal end together and allows flap 6 to be oriented by revolving along the longitudinal axis whose operation is governed by a bi-directional direct current motor that is linked with the microcontroller. The bi-directional direct current motor is capable of converting direct current into mechanical work by following the principle of Lorentz Law which states that, the current carrying conduction when placed in magnetic or electrical field experiences a force known as Lorentz force. Such that the motor converts the electrical current derived from an external source into a mechanical torque for providing the required power to the hinges to orient the plates. When the motor rotates, then provides movement to the hinge joint for opening/closing the flap 6, in a manner that the deployed blades 7 applies pressure on the batter to cut the batter into multiple parts.

[0027] Further, an ultrasonic sensor which is embedded on the flap 6 determines dimensions of the parts. The ultrasonic sensor emits high-frequency waves and measures the time it takes for the waves to bounce back after hitting the surface of the parts. The sensor is typically oriented in a way that it measures the dimension of parts. The ultrasonic sensor collects a significant amount of data by scanning the entire surface of pipe and forms a 3D point cloud. The ultrasonic sensor sends the data to the microcontroller which processes the acquired data and detects the dimensions of the parts.

[0028] In accordance to the determined dimensions if corresponds to an uneven surface then the microcontroller actuates plurality of motorized pop out balls 9 arranged on inner periphery of the sections 4 to rotate for shaping the parts into spherical structures. The rotation of the balls 9 are powered by a motor coupled with each balls 9. Further the microcontroller actuates a motorized slider integrated in each of the sections 4 for gradually translating the spherical structures. The motorized slider used herein consists of a sliding-rail and multiple rolling members which are integrated with a step motor. On actuation the step motor rotates the rolling members in order to provide rolling motion to the members which results in sliding of the spherical structure over the sliding-rail in view of dispensing the structures in the hot-oil vessel, thereby assisting the user in making spherical cutlets.

[0029] A battery is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrode named as a cathode and an anode. The battery use a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the device.

[0030] The present invention works well in the following manner where an elongated body 1 having two ends each referred as a proximal and a distal end. A handle 2 is fabricated on the proximal end that is accessed by a user to position the distal end in proximity to a hot oil vessel. At the distal, end a rectangular frame 3 having multiple sections 4, is arranged which is accessed by the user to pour an edible batter in the sections 4. Initially, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 which is integrated in the frame 3 determines presence of the batter in the sections 4. Based on the determined dimension, the microcontroller actuates the telescopically operated links 8 to extend/retract for deploying the blades 7 and followed by actuation of a motorized hinge joint integrated in between the flap 6 and the distal end for opening/closing the flap 6 in a manner that the deployed blades 7 applies pressure on the batter to cut the batter into multiple parts. Further, an ultrasonic sensor which is embedded on the flap 6 determines dimensions of the parts. In accordance to the determined dimensions if corresponds to an uneven surface then the microcontroller actuates plurality of motorized pop out balls 9 arranged on inner periphery of the sections 4 to rotate for shaping the parts into spherical structures. Further the microcontroller actuates a motorized slider integrated in each of the sections 4 for gradually translating the spherical structures in view of dispensing the structures in the hot-oil vessel, thereby assisting the user in making spherical cutlets.

[0031] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A spherical cutlet preparation assistive device, comprising:

i) an elongated body 1 having a proximal and distal end, wherein a handle 2 is fabricated on said proximal end that is accessed by a user to position said distal end in proximity to a hot oil vessel;
ii) a rectangular frame 3 having multiple sections 4, arranged on sad distal end for enabling a user to pour an edible batter in said sections 4, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 integrated in said frame 3 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of said frame 3, respectively to determine presence of said batter in said sections 4;
iii) a flap 6 having plurality of blade 7, arranged on said distal end, wherein each of said blade 7 is integrated with plurality of telescopically operated links 8 that are actuated by said microcontroller to extend/retract for deploying said blade 7, followed by actuation of a motorized hinge joint integrated in between said flap 6 and said distal end for opening/closing said flap 6, in a manner that said deployed blade 7 applies pressure on said batter to cut said batter into multiple parts; and
iv) an ultrasonic sensor embedded on said flap 6 for monitoring dimensions of said parts, wherein in case said determined dimensions corresponds to an uneven surface, based on which said microcontroller actuates plurality of motorized pop out balls 9 arranged on inner periphery of said sections 4 to rotate for shaping said parts into spherical structures, followed by actuation of a motorized slider integrated in each of said sections 4 for gradually translating said spherical structures, in view of dispensing said structures in said hot-oil vessel, thereby assisting said user in making spherical cutlets.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said handle 2 is layered with a cushioned member to provide a comfortable experience to said user.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is configured with said device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with said device.

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