KR-20260063344-A - Beverage volume measuring device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a beverage intake measuring device, comprising: a main body (110) configured to mount a beverage container (C) on its upper part; a base (130) including an upper part penetrating through the lower part of the main body and a base part supporting the upper part; a strain gauge (120) configured to output a corresponding detection signal as its resistance changes according to the force transmitted through the upper part of the base inside the main body; and a circuit device (140) installed inside the main body, configured to receive a detection signal from the strain gauge and wirelessly transmit corresponding beverage intake data to an external device.

Inventors

• 김종민

Assignees

• 주식회사 쉼표연구소

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20241030

Claims (6)

1. A main body (110) configured to allow a beverage container (C) to be mounted on the top; A base (130) including an upper portion penetrating through the lower part of the main body and a base portion supporting the upper portion; A strain gauge (120) configured to be supported by the upper part of the base inside the main body and to output a corresponding detection signal as the resistance changes according to the force transmitted through the upper part of the base; and A beverage intake measuring device comprising: a circuit device (140) installed inside the main body, configured to receive a detection signal from the strain gauge and wirelessly transmit corresponding beverage intake data to an external device.
2. In Article 1, A beverage intake measuring device in which a magnet (M) is mounted on the upper part of the main body (110) to generate magnetic force to pull a metal part (T) attached to the lower part of the beverage container (C).
3. In Article 1, A beverage intake measuring device in which an elastic clamp (10) is mounted on the upper part of the main body (110) and the lower part of the beverage container (C) is gripped by the grip portion (15) of the elastic clamp.
4. In Article 1, A beverage intake measuring device having a concave cover (E) made of an elastic material mounted on the upper part of the main body (110) to accommodate the lower part of the beverage container (C).
5. A main body (110) with a hollow interior and a through hole formed in the center of the lower part; A concave cover (E) made of an elastic material that wraps around the main body and accommodates the lower part of the beverage container (C), with a through hole formed in the center of the lower part; A base (130) including an upper portion penetrating the lower portion of the cover and the lower portion of the main body and a base portion supporting the upper portion; A strain gauge (120) configured to be supported by the upper part of the base inside the main body and to output a corresponding detection signal as the resistance changes according to the force transmitted through the upper part of the base; and A beverage intake measuring device comprising: a circuit device (140) installed inside the main body, configured to receive a detection signal from the strain gauge and wirelessly transmit corresponding beverage intake data to an external device.
6. In Article 1 or Article 5, The above circuit device (140) A control unit (142) that receives a detection signal from the strain gauge (120) and outputs corresponding beverage intake data; and A beverage intake measuring device comprising: a communication unit (145) that receives beverage intake data from the control unit above and wirelessly transmits it to an external device.

Description

Beverage volume measuring device The present invention relates to a beverage intake measuring device, and more specifically, to a beverage intake measuring device that automatically measures the amount of beverage consumed by a user and obtains beverage intake data when a beverage container, such as a cup or tumbler, is mounted on the top. Recently, as water is essential for sustaining human life, interest in the recommended daily water intake for healthy drinking has been increasing. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily intake of 1.5 to 2 liters, equivalent to 8 to 10 glasses of 200ml each, and advises drinking 1.5 to 2 liters of pure water, excluding beverages or food. However, since excessive consumption can lead to extreme situations such as death due to water intoxication, it is necessary to drink in moderation. Conventionally, daily water intake is measured using water purifiers; however, when shared by multiple people, it is difficult to accurately measure an individual's daily intake. Therefore, there is a need for a means to accurately measure an individual's water consumption to manage regular drinking and determine daily intake. FIG. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of a beverage intake measuring device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a control circuit diagram of a beverage intake measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a plan view of a beverage intake measuring device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of a beverage intake measuring device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a side cross-sectional view of a beverage intake measuring device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention, such detailed description will be omitted. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined considering their functions in the present invention, and these may vary depending on the intentions or practices of the user or operator. Therefore, such definitions should be based on the content throughout this specification. Terms used in the detailed description are intended merely to describe the embodiments of the present invention and should not be interpreted restrictively. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, expressions in the singular form include the meaning of the plural form. In this description, expressions such as "include" or "comprise" are intended to refer to certain characteristics, numbers, steps, actions, elements, parts thereof, or combinations thereof, and should not be interpreted as excluding the existence or possibility of one or more other characteristics, numbers, steps, actions, elements, parts thereof, or combinations thereof other than those described. In each system illustrated in the drawings, elements in some cases may have the same or different reference numbers, suggesting that the represented elements may be different or similar. However, elements may have different implementations and may operate with some or all of the systems shown or described herein. The various elements illustrated in the drawings may be the same or different. It is optional which is referred to as the first element and which is referred to as the second element. In this specification, the phrase “transmits,” “delives,” or “provides” data or signals from one component to another component includes not only the direct transmission of data or signals from one component to another component, but also the transmission of data or signals to another component through at least one other component. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of a beverage intake measuring device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a control circuit diagram of a beverage intake measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [1st Example] A beverage intake measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main body (110), a magnetic (M), a base (130), a strain gauge (120), and a circuit device (140), as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The main body (110) is configured so that a magnetic (M) can be mounted on the upper part, and a circuit device (140) and a strain gauge (120) are installed inside, and a through hole is formed in the lower part near the center through which the upper part of the base (130) can pass. The magnetic (M) is mounted on the upper part of the main body (110) to mount the beverage container (C) on top, and serves to generate magnetic force to pull the metal part (T) attached to the lower part of the beverage cont