DESIGN NAME: Dishknob
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Automatic timer
INSPIRATION: Careless cooking may result in dry burning, fire, etc. Kitchen fires account for a large proportion of home fire accidents, and forgetting to turn off the fire is one of the main causes of these accidents. Its original design is to improve kitchen safety and reduce accidents caused by improper use of gas stoves. Through automatic timing and sound reminder functions, it reminds users to pay attention to safety when using gas stoves to prevent fires caused by forgetting to turn off the fire.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Dishknob is a gas stove knob with an automatic timer reminder function. It can be installed on more than 90% of gas stoves. Dishknob has an exquisite appearance and strong versatility. It can be used for half a year on a single charge. With dishknob, you can avoid dry burning in the kitchen or even fire. Suitable for elderly families or families who often cook at home.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: After installing Dishknob, when the user starts to use the gas stove, Dishknob will automatically count down to the default time,7 minutes. Within these 7 minutes, if the user rotates Dishknob again, the countdown time will return to the default time again. Because dishknob will think that the gas stove is safe for the next 7 minutes.
If the user needs to specify the countdown time, the designated reminder time can be set through the "+" button and "-" button on the touch screen.
When the countdown time is up, Dishknob will issue an audible and visual reminder.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: 2022 Beijing China
May. Initial Development
Jun.Exterior design
Aug.Structural Design
Aug.Board & Hardware Development
Nov.Algorithm & Software Development
2023 Beijing China
Mar.Molding SOP
Apr.Molding Process SOP
May.Engineering Prototype
Jun.Small Batch Pilot Production &
Tuning & Testing
Jul.User Testing
Aug.Process Manufacturing SOP &
Intellectual Property Declaration
2024 Beijing China
Jan.Launch on KICKSTARTER
Mar.Mass Production
Apr.Fulfillment
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Through multiple sensors and complex algorithms, intelligent sensing can remind users that the gas stove is in use when it may be unsafe. And through the zinc alloy shell, die-casting process and electroplating surface process, dishknob has a perfect appearance and strong and durable quality.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Size:40mm*40mm*32mm
Unit weight:77g
Weight including packaging:220g
Built-in battery capacity:300mAh
Touch screen size:0.96 inches
TAGS: Dishknob, Gas stove knob, kitchen safety, fire, Dry roast, Timer,
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The design background of "Dishknob" is based on in-depth analysis and research of existing gas stove knobs on the market. Most gas stove knobs on the market have a single function and are only used to control the firepower and lack safety protection functions. The "Dishknob" is more than just a gas stove knob. It integrates smart functions such as timing and reminders, which can effectively improve the safety of cooking. Dishknob can greatly reduce the occurrence of dry burning or fire in the kitchen, especially suitable for the elderly and families who often cook.
CHALLENGE: During the development process of Dishknob, we encountered the following difficulties.
1. Low power consumption.
2. Suspended angle positioning
3. Miniaturization.
Dishknob can currently be used for 6 months on a single charge.
Dishknob uses a sensor and algorithm method to obtain the value of the knob angle.
In order for Dishknob to be compatible with most gas stoves in the world, the knob size needs to be the same as that of existing gas stoves, but various components need to be stuffed into dishknob. We solved this problem through precise structural design.
ADDED DATE: 2024-02-10 16:26:53
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Liu Fang and Li Qiang
IMAGE CREDITS: Image Creator Li Qiang renderings 2023
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: 202330408047.1 Beijing Dishlink Technology Co., Ltd. 2024year.China
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