MECHANICAL VOLUMETRIC DOSING, ADJUSTABLE MEASUREMENT SELECTION. AND ANTI-CLUMS MIXING MECHANISM SPICE CONTAINING

Abstract

The invention relates to a spice dispenser with a mechanical volumetric dosing system that enables the controlled and repeatable dispensing of food products in powder, granular, or fine-grained fluid form. The spice dispenser includes a measuring mechanism that allows for the mechanical adjustment of different dose amounts selectable by the user, a rotating dosing drum that carries the specified volume of product, and a mechanical mixing device that helps to reduce the tendency for clumping and bridging by supporting the continuous flow of the product. In this invention, the dosing drum and mechanical mixing mechanism are operated synchronously by a single mechanical control action performed by the user, and the selected volume of product is drawn in a controlled manner and transferred to the outlet. Thanks to the measurement selection mechanism, different dose amounts can be precisely adjusted, while the mechanical mixing mechanism supports the flow of the product, contributing to the maintenance of dosing accuracy. The invention is suitable for both domestic and professional kitchen applications thanks to its fully mechanical structure that does not require electrical energy, its adjustable volumetric dosing feature, its ease of use, and its ability to allow for the controlled dispensing of different types of spices.

Description

1 TARIFF 5 MECHANICAL VOLUMETRIC DOSING, ADJUSTABLE MEASUREMENT SELECTION. AND ANTI-CLUMS MIXING MECHANISM SPICE CONTAINING Technological Field: This utility model is suitable for food preservation, metered product transfer, and mechanical dosing systems. 10 It relates to the technical field, especially to substances exhibiting fluid properties such as powder, granules, or fine particles. food products in controlled volumetric quantities selectable by the user It relates to mechanical spice containers that facilitate the transfer of spices. The invention relates to spices, salt, sugar, coffee, cocoa, flour, starch, protein powder and similar granular or Products in powder form may not be used in any electrical, electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic applications. measured by purely mechanical power transmission without the use of a drive system. It includes a spice container that allows for precise dosing. More specifically, the invention is an adjustable device that allows for the transfer of products of varying volumes. The volumetric dosing system requires the measuring reservoir to be refilled at each usage cycle. The mechanical dosing mechanism that provides this supports product flow, preventing clumping and 20 with a mechanical mixing device that helps to reduce bridging formation. Mechanical control that provides synchronized motion transmission between mechanisms. It relates to a spice rack structure that includes a system. The invention also involves the controlled transfer of the product from the storage hopper to the measuring hopper. Maintaining the amount determined in the measuring chamber and releasing it to the outside environment at 25 via user control. performing the transfer operations within a single mechanical work cycle It includes a compact dosing system. The invention is applicable to household kitchen equipment, professional kitchens, restaurants, cafes, and public spaces. consumer kitchens, industrial food preparation lines, and areas requiring controlled dosing. Mechanical dosing systems that can be used in other food processing applications (Technical 30) It is being evaluated in this field. Furthermore, the invention includes mechanical volumetric dosing, adjustable size selection, and anti-clumping. A single unit combines mixing and controlled product transfer functions to help reduce waste. It relates to compact food delivery equipment that brings together various components, and its use. 35 mechanical systems designed to ensure ease of use, dosing accuracy, and operational continuity. It offers solutions. State of the Art: 2 Today, spices, salt, sugar, coffee, cocoa, and similar foods come in powder or granular form. 5 The products are mostly classic spice jars with lids, or twist-off lid systems. or stored in containers used with a spoon and is used. In such products, the desired quantity is manually set by the user. Since this needs to be determined, different amounts of product can be obtained with each use, and Dosage accuracy may vary depending on user experience. 10 In a significant number of current spice containers, product dispensing occurs solely through gravity. Since this was done, the tilt angle of the container, the particle size of the product, and the storage tank... due to variables such as occupancy level and the amount of movement performed by the user Different volumes of product may be dispensed with each use. This situation Especially in applications requiring precise measurements in certain recipes, the taste standard is 15. This makes it difficult to ensure. Especially finely granulated substances like salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cocoa, powdered sugar, and the like. Clumping, compaction, and bridging can occur in products due to ambient humidity. As a result, the flow of products can become disrupted or stop completely. Users can try shaking, hitting, or pressing the spice container to resolve this problem. It is necessary to mix the product inside with an external object. This situation affects usage. Besides reducing comfort, it also creates negative consequences in terms of hygiene. Some known dosing systems can deliver a specific amount of product. Together, a significant portion of these systems consists of electric motors, sensors, and electronic control. These systems include units or complex gear mechanisms. Such systems are manufactured in 25... This increases costs, increases the need for maintenance, raises the risk of failure, and affects daily life. It fails to offer economical and practical solutions for kitchen use. On the other hand, in mechanical systems that only perform volumetric measurement, the storage of the product is different. Due to compression or bridging within the reservoir over time, each dosing chamber It is possible that the cycle may not be completely filled, therefore the same measurement was chosen 30 Even so, different amounts of product may be transferred with each use. In addition, most current solutions involve mixing that improves the flow of the product. The mechanism and the volumetric dosing mechanism have the same mechanical operating cycle. integrated mechanical structures that enable them to work together and synchronously. It is not available. Therefore, dosage accuracy and product flow continuity must be met simultaneously. 35 It is not available. 3 In addition, a significant portion of existing spice containers cater to different usage needs. According to the system, the dose amount can be mechanically adjusted by the user. There is no reliable level selection mechanism; different sizes for different dimensions. Solutions that require the use of products are preferred. For these reasons, mechanical products of varying sizes that do not require electrical or electronic components are available. It can perform adjustable dosing, increasing the product flow by 10 in each dosing cycle. mechanical mixing system that supports the formation of clumps and bridging reducing, ensuring reliable refilling of the dosing chamber, hygienic, long-lasting We need a spice container that is durable, economical to produce, and easy to use. It is heard. Purpose of the invention: 15 The purpose of the invention is to process food products that are powdered, granular or finely granular and have fluid properties. in user-selectable volumetric quantities, controlled, repeatable and The goal is to develop a mechanical spice dispenser that ensures reliable dosing. One of the main purposes of the invention is to transfer the product from the storage container to the measuring container. 20 that allows for controlled transfer and can be adjusted according to different usage needs. The goal is to create a mechanical dosing system that allows for volumetric measurement selection. Another purpose of the invention is to protect the product inside the storage container during the dosing process. by reducing the tendency for clumping, compaction and bridging that may occur, thus improving product flow. The goal is to provide a mechanical mixing mechanism that supports its continuity. One of the aims of the invention is to have the dosing drum and the mixing device on the same 25 by enabling each to move synchronously within the mechanical work cycle ensuring the measuring container is reliably filled during the dosing process. to accomplish. Another purpose of the invention is to modify any electrical, electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic system. It operates solely by mechanical transmission of motion without the use of a drive system, and its production is 30 The goal is to develop a dosing system that is easy to use, requires low maintenance, and has a long service life. The invention also allows for the dispensing of a dose amount selected by the user in successive usage cycles. to improve measurement accuracy by maintaining the same volume as much as possible and aims to achieve standard results in recipe applications. Another purpose of the invention is to produce the product without the use of spoons or similar auxiliary equipment. 35 to improve hygiene conditions and use by ensuring that it is taken directly and in measured amounts. The goal is to increase its ease of use. 4 The invention also includes a dosing system, a mixing device, a measurement selection mechanism and 5 By integrating the control system into a compact housing, it is easy to assemble and has parts. It aims to create a highly compatible, reliable, and economical structure. Another purpose of the invention is to process spices, salt, sugar, coffee, cocoa, flour, starch, protein powder, and A versatile mechanical tool that can be used in various products in granular or powder form. The goal is to provide a dosing system. 10 The invention is also applicable in; home kitchens, professional kitchens, restaurants, cafes, in mass consumption areas and industrial food preparation applications a usable, highly accurate, hygienic, reliable and user-friendly It aims to offer a mechanical spice container structure. Another purpose of the invention is a mechanical volumetric dosing system with adjustable size selection. its mechanism includes a mechanical mixing device that helps reduce clumping, and a dosing structure that enables automatic refilling within a single mechanical system by enabling them to work together, the irregular dosing and flow encountered in the current technology are eliminated. The goal is to significantly reduce interruptions, clumping, and usage difficulties. Explanation of Figures 20 Figure 1: The subject of the invention is mechanical volumetric dosing, adjustable size selection and Perspective view of a spice rack containing an anti-clumping mixing mechanism. Figure 2: Main body, storage chamber, and dosing drum of the spice container that is the subject of the invention. Vertical cross-sectional view showing the measuring chamber and product flow path. Figure 3: Dosage adjustment ring, step selection disc, step 25 of the spice container that is the subject of the invention. locking latch, measuring limiting element, measuring chamber separator wall, position locking Detailed view showing the mechanism and drum rotation limiter. Figure 4: Mechanical mixing mechanism of the spice container, mixing drive cam, which is the subject of the invention. Detailed view showing the cam tracking element, motion transmission arm, and pellet crusher structures. Figure 5: 30 of the spice container's dosing drum in the unloading position. its placement, alignment of the measuring chamber with the dosage discharge chute, and the dosage outlet of the product. Cross-sectional view showing the transfer to the mouth. References: 1. Spice rack 2. Main body 35 3. Storage compartment 4. Top cover 5. Lid locking latch 5 6. Sealing gasket 7. Filling nozzle 8. Dosage outlet 9. Dosing drum 10. Measuring container 10 11. Drum shaft 12. Drum carrier bearing 13. Dosage adjustment ring Level 14 selection disc 15th stage locking latch 15 16. Control lever 17. Arm axis 18. Return spring 19. Bow support 20. Mixer carrier body 20 21. Mixer shaft 22. Mixer vanes 23. Mixer drive cam 24. Camera tracking element 25. Power transmission lever 25 26. Lump-breaking protrusions 27. Internal scraper element 28. Product guidance channel 29. Flow guiding funnel 30. Dosing discharge chute 30 31. Motion restrictor 32. Position locking mechanism 33. Bottom cover 34. Support base 35. Measurement limiting element 35 36. Drum rotation limiter 37. Drum position stopper 6 38. Flow interrupting surface 5 39. Reservoir divider curtain 40. Drive coupling element 41. Measuring chamber divider wall Description of the Invention: The invention relates to the use of food products that are powdered, granular, or finely granular and have a fluid consistency by the user. in selectable volumetric quantities, in a repeatable and controlled manner It relates to a spice container (1) structure that enables the transfer of the product. Spice container (1); the product a storage container in which the product quantity is kept (3), volumetrically a dosing drum (9) that enables the determination of the dosing amount a measurement selection system that allows for modification, preventing clumping of the product and 15 a mechanical mixing system that reduces the tendency for bridging and user movement mechanical control elements that transmit the subject to the systems within the same main body (2) It brings them together. The main body (2) forms the carrier structure of the spice container (1) and is used for storage, dosing, 20 mixing, adjusting and product unloading elements are defined relative to each other. It ensures that the product to be used is kept in working positions. Main body (2) depending on its quality, targeted storage capacity and production method, single in the form of a segmented, multi-segmented, demountable or interlocking structure It can be formed. The food contact surfaces of the main body (2) are suitable for food use. They can be produced from suitable polymers, metals, composites, or similar materials. 25 Storage container (3), for dosing spices, salt, sugar, coffee, cocoa, flour, starch, protein It constitutes the internal volume in which the powder or similar product is stored. Storage The reservoir (3) will support the product to move to the dosing area by the effect of gravity. Having an internal geometry that tapers downwards, is sloping, curved, or multifaceted. It is possible. The inner surfaces of the storage container (3) prevent product residues from adhering. 30 To reduce friction, they can be formed in a smooth or low-friction manner. There is a filling nozzle (7) in the upper part of the storage tank (3). Filling nozzle (7) is designed to be wide enough to allow the spice container (1) to be refilled and It is closed with a top cover (4) during use. The top cover (4) is attached to the main body (2) 35 in hinged, screw-fastened, snap-fit, rotary or completely detachable configuration. It can be connected. 7 A cover is installed to prevent the top cover (4) from being opened unintentionally during use. A locking latch (5) is used. The lid locking latch (5) is connected to the top cover (4) and the main It creates a mechanical grip between the body (2) and a user-applied It can be released with the opening motion. The flexible lid locking latch (5) It can be manufactured in a clawed, spring-loaded, sliding, rotating, or interlocking structure. A sealing gasket 10 is located at the junction between the top cover (4) and the filling nozzle (7). (6) is located. The sealing gasket (6) protects against external air and moisture from storage. by restricting the entry of the stored product into the reservoir (3) to maintain its flow properties It helps. Sealing gasket (6), elastomeric ring, circumferential lip, They can consist of compressible profiles or similar sealing structures. In the lower section of the storage hopper (3), the stored product is placed in the dosing drum (9) 15 There is a flow guiding funnel (29) that enables the flow to be directed. Dosing funnel (29), from the wide cross-section of the storage tank (3) It collects the product flow towards the narrower cross-section where the drum (9) is located and the main section of the product It prevents uncontrolled dispersal within the body (2). A product redirection between the flow redirection funnel (29) and the dosing drum (9) 20 channel (28) is located. Product guiding channel (28) is located in the product measuring container (10) It creates a controlled passage zone that allows access. Product The cross-section of the guiding channel (28) depends on the particle size, density of the product to be used, Circular, oval, rectangular, conical depending on the natural flow angle and agglomeration tendency. or can be constructed with a variable cross-section. 25 A reservoir divider screen (39) between the storage reservoir (3) and the dosing area. It is located. The hopper divider curtain (39) contains the product in the storage hopper (3). This prevents the load from being transferred directly to the dosage outlet and ensures that the product is only the product itself. It enables it to reach the measuring chamber (10) via the guiding channel (28). Thus, uncontrolled product passage regardless of the position of the dosing drum (9) 30 It is limited. The reservoir divider screen (39), together with the flow guiding funnel (29). a controlled product feeding zone in the lower part of the storage hopper (3) It is formed by the lower edge of the hopper divider curtain (39) and the product guiding channel. (28) the gap between the inlet region, the particle size of the product and the natural flow characteristics This is determined by taking this into consideration. Thus, the product is prevented from stacking freely while the size is 35. Sufficient product flow is provided for filling the reservoir (10). 8 Dosing drum (9), in the lower section of the main body (2), product guiding channel (28) 5 It is positioned so that it can move between the dosage outlet (8) and the dosing port. cylindrical, partially cylindrical, disc-shaped drum (9) that can rotate around its own axis or it can be formed as a multi-faceted carrier element. Dosing between the outer surface of the drum (9) and the inner surface of the main body (2) surrounding the drum working gap, product particles getting stuck between the surfaces in question 10 It is determined in a way that will reduce the likelihood of it occurring. Around the drum if necessary. low-friction sealing lips, flexible scraper surfaces, or product escape. Bordering, close-passage zones can be created. The rotational movement of the dosing drum (9) is via the drum shaft (11). It is performed. The drum shaft (11) is directly connected to the dosing drum (9) or 15 It can be formed in an integrated manner with the drum. Drum shaft (11), main body (2) It rotates within at least one drum carrier bearing (12) on which it is located. It is supported. Drum carrier bearing (12), axial misalignment of the dosing drum (9) during operation, It ensures movement without wobbling or jamming. Drum carrier 20 bearing (12), sliding bearing, bushing, housing, rolling bearing or low friction support It can be formed in the form of a surface. From both sides of the dosing drum (9) Multiple drum carrier bearings (12) can be used to support them. The dosing drum (9) has at least one measuring cup (10). Measuring cup (10), taking the specified volume of product from the storage tank (3) 25 It is in the form of a gap or pocket that provides. The measuring chamber (10) is located in the dosing drum (9) product guiding channel (28) in the filling position and dosing in the emptying position It is aligned with the discharge chute (30). At least one measuring chamber separator wall (41) around or inside the measuring chamber (10) It is located. The measuring chamber divider wall (41) allows usable 30 of the measuring chamber (10). limiting its volume, preventing the product from passing into adjacent spaces within the drum. It prevents and establishes physical limits on the dose to be received. The measuring chamber divider wall (41) is integrated with or movable from the dosing drum (9). It can be formed in this way. In a movable application, the separator wall of the measuring chamber (41) The effective volume of the measuring chamber (10) can be increased by changing its position or 35 can be reduced. 9 A dosage adjustment ring 5 allows the user to adjust the dosage amount. (13) is located. The dosage adjustment ring (13) can be accessed from the outside of the main body (2). or it can be positioned to be partially protected inside the body. Dosage adjustment rotating, sliding or gradually positioning the ring (13) As a result, the effective volume of the measuring cup (10) is changed. The dosage adjustment ring (13) is mechanically connected to a step selection disc (14). 10 The step selection disc (14) contains multiple stable options corresponding to different dose amounts. It includes locations. These locations can be, for example, half a measure, a measure, or multiple measures. It can be adjusted to correspond to the measurement. However, the specified The quantities are not limiting; different volume values ​​may vary depending on the intended use of the product. It can be determined. 15 A step locking disc (14) is used to hold the step selection disc in the selected position. The latch (15) is used. Step locking latch (15), step selection disc (14) mechanically with one of the grooves, teeth, sockets, notches or corresponding surfaces on it It provides grip. Thus, vibrations or other factors that occur during use are minimized. This prevents unintentional changes in the dosage setting of mechanical forces. 20 The step locking latch (15) is applied by the user to the dosage adjustment ring (13). a flexible, springy or curved structure that can be released when a certain force is exceeded It can include [something missing]. This eliminates the need for a separate device for dosage adjustment. Transitions between different levels are made without being noticed. To ensure that the usable volume of the measuring cup (10) remains within the setting limits 25 For this purpose, there is a measurement limiting element (35). The measurement limiting element (35), the dosage adjustment ring (13), the step selection disc (14), the measuring chamber divider wall (41) or the range of motion of a movable element connected with them It restricts. The measurement limiting element (35) prevents the smallest dose volume from falling below zero or at least 30 This prevents the large dose volume from exceeding the structural capacity of the measuring chamber (10). This puts strain on the adjustment mechanism and leads to a loss of measurement accuracy. is prevented. The measurement limiting element (35) is basically the separating wall of the measurement chamber. (41) determines the movement limits and in one application the dosage adjustment ring (13) is used to measure 35 It can be configured. This power transmission method includes toothed surfaces, screw-channel structures, an eccentric surface, cam profile, slide linkage, or similar mechanical movement This can be achieved through the conversion structure. Thus, the dosage adjustment ring has 5 (13) applied rotation or sliding motion, the measuring chamber separator wall (41) When converted to controlled linear or angular motion, the measuring limiting element (35) This ensures that the movement in question remains within the defined lower and upper limits. Changing the effective volume of the measuring cup (10) and the dosage adjustment ring (13) Measurement of motion directly or through at least one mechanical motion transmission structure 10 This is achieved by transmitting the separator to the separator wall of the measuring chamber (41). by changing the position of the measuring chamber (10) of the wall (41) of the product The volume that can be filled is increased or decreased. The limiting element of the measurement (35) is the adjustment movement in question should remain within the specified lower and upper volume limits. It provides. 15 The measuring limiting element (35) limits the movement of the measuring chamber separator wall (41). determining and corresponding to the smallest and largest dose volumes of the wall in question This prevents the dosage adjustment ring (13) from moving outside of its positions. controlled and repeatable between the movement and the usable volume of the measuring chamber (10). A mechanical relationship is established. 20 The movement of the dosing drum (9) is controlled by the user from outside the main body (2). This is done via a controlled lever (16). The lever (16) can be operated by pressing, pulling, rotating, turning or swinging motion. It can be created in this way. The operating lever (16) moves around a lever axis (17). The lever axis (17) is 25 the operating lever (16) follows a controlled path of movement relative to the main body (2) It provides and enables the transfer of the force applied by the user to the mechanical system. It provides. The movement applied to the operating lever (16) is transmitted via a movement transmission lever (25). The motion is transmitted to the dosing drum (9). The motion transmission lever (25) transmits the linear motion 30 to rotational motion, rotational motion to linear motion, or an oscillatory motion in different ways. It can convert it into another oscillatory motion in the same direction. The dosing drum (9) is driven by the drive lever (25), mixer drive cam (23) or The mechanical connection between the mixer shaft (21) and the drive coupling element (40) It is provided through. Drive coupling element (40), coupling pin, joint, slide, 35 in the form of a gear linkage, coupling element or similar mechanical connection structure can be created. 11 The drive coupling element (40) enables both a single movement applied to the operating lever (16) and 5 transfer to the dosing drum (9) and to the mechanical mixing system This ensures that dosing and product flow support processes are carried out within the same operation. This is performed within the cycle, with a separate mixing action by the user. There is no need to do so. The connection position of the drive coupling element (40) and mechanical transmission ratio, starting movement of the mixer drive cam (23) and dosing 10 to establish a defined phase relationship between the beginning of rotation of the drum (9) It is regulated. Thanks to this phase relationship, the loosening of the product, the measuring cup (10) while it is in the filling position, before it leaves the filling position, or This can be done during the return to the filling position. To limit the range of motion of the operating lever (16), a movement 15 There is a movement limiter (31). The movement limiter (31) is located on the operating lever (16), mechanical operation of the power transmission lever (25) or connected moving elements It prevents it from going beyond its borders. Movement limiter (31), fixed stop surface, adjustable screw, protrusion, socket or can be formed in the form of mutually contacting boundary surfaces. Thus, the excess 20 due to user force on the dosing drum (9), arm axis (17) or drive Structural stresses that may occur in the connecting element (40) are reduced. Dosing drum (9) only within the specified angular range of motion. There is a drum rotation limiter (36) to enable it to rotate. Drum rotation limiter (36), dosing drum (9), drum shaft (11), movement 25 mutual boundary surfaces formed on the transmission arm (25) or main body (2) It mechanically limits the rotation angle of the drum through this method. Drum rotation limiter (36) with filling position and emptying of the dosing drum (9). It prevents the rotation from exceeding the required angular movement between its positions; Thus, the measuring cup (10), the product guiding channel (28) and the dosing discharge chute (30) 30 It contributes to maintaining the alignment with it. The dosing drum (9) must stop precisely in the filling or emptying position. There is a drum position stopper (37) to ensure the drum position. a stopper (37) located on the dosing drum (9) or drum shaft (11) It terminates its rotational motion by making contact with the opposing surface. 35 Drum position stopper (37), product in the filling position of the measuring cup (10). through the guiding channel (28), and in the discharge position through the dosage discharge chute (30) 12 It ensures that it is properly aligned. The product separated from the measuring container (10) is dosed 5 The discharge chute (30) is directed through the dosage outlet (8). This alignment, If the measuring container (10) is not full, the product escapes into the body or the measured product It reduces the risk of not being fully emptied. Drum rotation limiter (36), while limiting the total range of motion of the dosing drum (9); drum position stopper (37), dosing drum (9) 10 at the end of the said range of motion. stopping precisely at at least one of the filling or emptying positions. Thus, the drum rotation limiter (36) prevents excessive rotation, The drum position stopper (37) ensures the repeatability of the working position. It provides. The unintentional movement of the dosing drum (9) in the selected working position 15 A position locking mechanism (32) is used to prevent this. Position locking mechanism (32), drum shaft (11), dosing drum (9), operating lever (16) or it can create a mechanical grip on the power transmission lever (25). Position locking mechanism (32), spring ball, ratchet, claw, bolt, gear clutch or it can be formed in the form of a mechanical structure with two stable positions. Thus 20 When the spice container (1) is being transported or not in use, the dosing drum (9) It prevents the system from automatically switching to the emptying position. Position locking. The mechanism (32), unlike the drum position stopper (37), only the movement not termination, but a certain holding position reached by the dosing drum (9) It ensures protection with its force. Position locking mechanism (32), application 25 depending on its shape, the force applied to the lever (16) exceeds a certain threshold or the return spring (18) formed as a result of releasing the operating lever (16) It can be released with force. Thus, the selected working operation of the dosing drum (9) in accordance with its cycle, it moves to the next position or to the starting position. It is permitted. 30 After releasing the operating lever (16), the mechanism returns to its starting position. There is a return spring (18) to enable it to rotate. Return spring (18), operating lever (16), power transmission lever (25), drum shaft (11) or with these It applies force to a mechanically connected element. Return spring (18), compression spring, tension spring, torsion spring, leaf spring or elastic 35 It can be formed in the form of a return element. One end of the return spring (18) 13 a spring 5 on the movable mechanical element, the other end of which is on the main body (2) It is based on (19). The spring support (19) maintains the position of the return spring (18) during operation and It ensures that the spring force is applied in the desired direction. The spring support (19), back an adjustable structure that will allow adjustment of the pre-tension of the return spring (18) It can also be created. 10 With the effect of the return spring (18), the dosing drum (9) is directed into the measuring cup (10) of the product. It returns to the filling position from which it can be obtained. Thus, each dosing cycle Afterwards, the measuring cup (10) is ready to be refilled and sequentially No additional user settings are required for these uses. In the preferred application. The position locking mechanism (32) keeps the dosing drum (9) stable in the filling position. holding in this way, the position locking mechanism (32) in the unloading position The holding resistance created by the return spring (18) is on the dosing drum (9) It is determined in such a way that it will be lower than the resulting reversing effect. Thus When the user releases the operating lever (16), the position locking mechanism (32) is released. and the return spring (18) returns the dosing drum (9) to the filling position 20 It brings about. In an alternative application, the unloading location is also determined by the user. It is protected by a separate locking mechanism that can be released. Within the scope of the invention, a device is used to support the flow of the product in the storage tank (3). It has a mechanical mixing system. The mechanical mixing system is a mixer. carrier body (20), a mixing shaft (21) and at least one 25 connected to the mixing shaft (21). It includes a mixing vane (22). Mixer carrier housing (20), mixer shaft (21) and mixer vanes (22) The mixer is supported in the designated position within the storage container (3). carrier body (20), main body (2), storage tank (3) or tank separator It can be fixed to the curtain (39). 30 The mixing shaft (21) rotates or oscillates within at least part of the storage tank (3). or is positioned to perform limited angular movement. Mixer shaft (21), in the center, side section or product guiding channel of the storage hopper (3) (28) can be located nearby. The mixer vanes (22) store 35 depending on the movement of the mixer shaft (21). It comes into contact with the product and creates local displacement within the product mass. Mixer vanes (22) will not cause the product to be compressed intensely, 14 However, it is not large enough or flexible enough to disrupt existing weak clumps and bridging structures. is being created. Mixer vanes (22) can be manufactured from rigid, semi-flexible or elastic materials; Having straight, sloping, curved, helical, finger-shaped or comb-shaped geometries The number and arrangement of the mixing vanes (22) can be determined by the storage tank. (3) can be changed according to the volume and flow characteristics of the product to be dosed. 10 The movement of the mixing system is provided by a mixer drive cam (23). Mixer drive cam (23), operating lever (16), power transmission lever (25), drum shaft (11) or mechanically connected to the dosing drum (9). Mixer drive cam (23), at least one cam follower element (24) during the dosing cycle It is in contact with the cam follower element (24), mixer shaft (21), mixer carrier 15 It can be located on the body (20) or on a movable part attached to it. During the movement of the mixer drive cam (23), the cam follower element (24) tracks the cam profile. By following this, it creates rotation, forward-backward movement or oscillation in the mixer shaft (21). Thus, at least one part of the dosing action applied to the operating lever (16) The mixing vanes (22) move the product in the storage hopper (3) 20 is provided. The profile of the mixer drive cam (23) determines the specific dosing cycle of the mixing motion. It can be arranged in such a way as to allow it to be carried out in one of the sections. The mixing action is performed when the measuring cup (10) is in the filling position. just before passing or when the dosing drum (9) returns to its starting position 25 It can be accomplished. Thanks to this timing, before the measuring cup (10) reaches the filling position, while in the filling position or during the return to the refill position The product is loosened at the top of the product guiding channel (28) and the measuring cup (10) Bridging structures that could lead to incomplete filling are reduced. Mixing 30 The amplitude and timing of its movement, the excess of the product in the measuring chamber (10) so as not to cause it to jam or spill out of the measuring cup (10) It is determined. In the preferred application, the mixing vanes (22) are placed in the measuring chamber. (10) does not make direct contact and the mixing motion is directed through the product channel (28) This is carried out in the upper region. Thus, while supporting product flow, the determined dose is 35. Its volume stability is maintained. In addition to the mixing vanes (22), the storage tank (3), flow direction 5 lump crusher on the inner surfaces of the funnel (29) or product guiding channel (28) There are protrusions (26). The lump crusher protrusions (26) are the mixing vanes (22) The lumps it moves are broken into smaller pieces by impact, compression, or shearing. It helps them to separate. Clump crushing protrusions (26), conical, pyramidal, ribbed, toothed, curved or not sharp 10 They can be formed in multifaceted geometries. The dimensions of the lump crusher protrusions (26) are: It will not cause the product to be ground or its structure to be damaged, it will only affect the flow. It is designed to separate weak connections that would obstruct the flow. An internal scraper element (27) that contacts the outer surface of the dosing drum (9) It is located. The inner scraper element (27) rotates 15 times during the rotation of the dosing drum (9). It scrapes off excess products adhering to the drum surface and stores those products. It redirects the product back to its container (3) or to the product redirection channel (28). Internal scraper element (27), flexible lip, spring plate, brush, elastomeric strip or low It can be formed in the form of a friction contact element. The inner scraper element (27) The use of the dosing drum (9) 20 products exceeding the limits of the measuring cup (10). It increases the repeatability of dosage by preventing them from being carried together. Internal scraper. element (27), which adheres to the outer surface of the dosing drum (9) or the measuring chamber (10) It mechanically removes excess product overflowing from the nozzle. Flow-cutting surface. (38) interrupts the product passage between the storage hopper (3) and the measuring hopper (10). Therefore, the inner scraper element (27) ensures the leveling of excess product, while the flow breaker surface 25 (38) prevents additional product input during drum movement. The product transitions uncontrollably from the filling position to the emptying position. There is a flow barrier surface (38) to prevent flow. Flow barrier surface (38), outer circumference of the dosing drum (9), inner surface of the main body (2), hopper It can be formed on a partition screen (39) or a combination thereof. 30 The flow breaker surface (38) moves away from the filling position of the dosing drum (9). together with the product guidance channel (28) to close or the storage of the measuring cup (10) It disconnects the connection with the container (3). Thus, the product taken into the measuring container (10) The increase in the amount during the movement of the drum is prevented. The flow interrupting surface (38) circumferential length and position relative to the dosing drum (9), measuring chamber (10) 35 The product will start to stop passing the product as soon as it leaves the product forwarding channel (28). This is determined in this way. In this way, the emptying position of the measuring cup (10) from the filling position. 16 Taking additional product from the storage container (3) during the movement to its position 5 This prevents the transmission of the selected volumetric dose and ensures its preservation. The flow breaker surface (38) has a low clearance with the outer surface of the dosing drum (9) or It can operate in contact. Between the flow interruption surface and the dosing drum. opening, smaller than the particle size of the product to be dosed, or uncontrolled passage of the product It can be determined to be of a size that will limit it. 10 When the dosing drum (9) reaches the emptying position, the measuring cup (10) dispenses the dose It is aligned with the discharge chute (30). The dosing discharge chute (30) is in the measuring chamber. (10) ensures that the product is directed to the dosage outlet (8) by the effect of gravity. Dosing discharge chute (30) prevents the product from remaining inside the main body (2) or from being different a continuous, sloping and tapering flow path to prevent dispersion on surfaces 15 It causes product adhesion to the inner surfaces of the dosing discharge chute (30). It can be created with a smoothness that will reduce the risk of injury. The dosing outlet (8) is the section through which the measured product is discharged from the spice container (1). Dosing outlet (8), directly into a bowl, spoon, food surface or preparation container It can be positioned in a way that allows it to be directed. 20 Dosage outlet (8) reduces contact of product residues with the external environment when not in use. It can include a closable structure. This closing function is the dosing drum (9), position locking mechanism (32), bottom cover (33) or an additional mechanical closure This can be accomplished through the movement of its element. There is a bottom cover (33) at the bottom of the main body (2). The bottom cover (33) is 25 Dosing drum (9), drum shaft (11), drive lever (25), return spring (18) and access to other internal mechanical components for maintenance, cleaning or assembly purposes It makes it possible. The bottom cover (33) is a removable structure that locks with screws, snaps, latches or by turning. It can be formed in this way. Product 30 between the bottom cover (33) and the main body (2). An additional seal or tight-fitting surface may be included to reduce leakage. The spice rack (1) must stand upright on a counter, table or similar surface. There is a support base (34) to provide support. The support base (34) is the main It creates an extended surface in the lower part of the body (2) and uses When force is applied to the arm (16), the spice container (1) tends to tip over 35 It reduces. 17 Support base (34), slip-reducing elastomeric feet, high friction surfaces 5 or may include weight elements. The support base (34) is separate from the bottom cover (33) or It can be formed in an integrated manner with the bottom cover (33). In the working cycle of the spice container (1), the dosing drum (9) is initially filled. It is located in this position. In this position, the measuring cup (10) is located via the product guidance channel. (28) aligning and the product flow guiding funnel (3) in the storage hopper (29) 10 It moves from there to the measuring cup (10). When the measuring cup (10) is in the filling position Local product movement created by the mixing vanes (22) at the time of product movement It reduces bridging that may occur at the entrance of the routing channel (28). The product fills the measuring cup (10) by the effect of gravity; the mouth of the measuring cup (10) Excess product exceeding this portion is removed by the inner scraper element (27) during drum movement 15 It is removed at the beginning. Dosage adjustment ring (13) and step depending on the dose amount selected by the user. The selector disc (14) is brought to a specific adjustment position. The dosage adjustment ring (13) the measuring chamber either directly or through a mechanical motion conversion structure is transmitted to the separator wall (41) and the measuring chamber separator wall (41) measuring chamber (10) 20 The effective volume of the measuring chamber (10) is determined by changing its position inside. The measurement limiting element (35) is within the permitted range of motion of the selected volume setting. It ensures that it remains. When the user applies force to the operating lever (16), the operating lever (16) moves along the lever axis. (17) moves around. This movement is driven by the transmission lever (25) and the drive 25 The dosing drum (9) is transmitted to the drum shaft (11) via the connecting element (40). It makes it rotate. During the same motion cycle, the mixer drive cam (23) follows the cam tracking element (24) moving and through the mixing shaft (21) on the mixing vanes (22) It creates movement. The mixing vanes (22) move the product in the storage tank (3) 30 It relaxes and supports flow toward the product guidance channel (28). When the dosing drum (9) is removed from the filling position, the flow interruption surface (38) measures It interrupts the product passage between the hopper (10) and the storage hopper (3). Internal scraper The element (27) scrapes off the excess product that spills out of the measuring cup (10) and puts it into the storage compartment. It redirects back. 35 The dosing drum (9) discharges as determined by the drum position stopper (37). When it reaches its position, the measuring chamber (10) is aligned with the dosing discharge chute (30). 18 The product in the measuring container (10) is discharged through the dosage discharge chute (30) to the dosage outlet (8) 5 is being transferred. When the user releases the operating lever (16), the return spring (18) returns to the spring support (19) By relying on it, it moves the mechanism back to its starting position. Dosing The drum (9) returns to the refill position and the measuring chamber (10) is ready for a new dosing. It is refilled with product for the cycle. 10 Position locking mechanism (32) for filling and / or emptying the dosing drum (9). It can hold firmly in at least one of its positions. Movement limiter (31) with drum position stopper (37), the predicted movement limits of the mechanical elements. It ensures that it stays inside. In one application of the invention, the dosing drum (9) has an effective volume movable measuring cup 15 It contains a single measuring chamber (10) which can be changed via its dividing wall (41). In an alternative application, the dosing drum (9) has different fixed volumes It can contain more than one measuring chamber (10) and is connected with a dosing adjustment ring (13). Through the selection structure, one of the measurement containers in question is the product guidance channel. (28) and can be selected to align with the dosing discharge chute (30). 20 In another application of the invention, the volume of the measuring cup (10) is kept constant, the user Total dose based on the number of consecutive movements applied to the operating arm (16) by the user. The quantity is determined. However, in the preferred practice, in a single cycle. The amount to be transferred can be mechanically adjusted. In another application of the invention, the mixing shaft (21) is used every 25 of the dosing drum (9). Instead of continuously rotating, its movement involves short oscillations. This structure allows the product to be over-rotated. It reduces mixing and compaction of fine-grained products. In another application of the invention, the mixing vanes (22) guide the product. It is concentrated in the entrance area of ​​the canal (28), so that the bridging is most frequent Effective product movement is ensured in the narrow transition zone where it occurs. 30 In another application of the invention, lump crusher protrusions (26), mixing vanes (22) It is located on it. Alternatively, lump crusher protrusions (26), storage of the reservoir (3), flow guiding funnel (29) or reservoir divider screen (39) can be created on their surfaces. In different applications of the invention, the storage container (3) can be separated from the main body (2) 35 It can be created in a modular form. This allows for the inclusion of different spices. 19 storage containers (3) can be changed on the same dosing mechanism 5 It is available for use. In applications where the storage container (3) is replaceable, the filling nozzle (7), top cover (4), lid locking latch (5) and sealing gasket (6) with storage compartment (3) They can be separated together. The dosing drum (9) and the mixing system are on the main body (2) It can remain stable inside. 10 The invention can be produced in different sizes. It is compact for home applications. storage container (3) can be used in professional or industrial kitchens. large capacity storage compartments (3), reinforced operating handle (16) and more A return spring with high spring force (18) can be used. The invention is not limited to spices, but also includes flow properties, mechanical volumetric 15 Suitable for dosing: salt, sugar, coffee, cocoa, flour, starch, protein powder, powdered drinks. It can be used for the measured transfer of mixtures and similar products. The part geometries, connection types, materials, and dosage volumes used in the invention, Angles of movement, mechanical transmission ratios, and dimensional characteristics of the stored product. Depending on its nature, the intended dose and the area of ​​use, 20 It can be modified. The specified application examples define the scope of the invention. not limited to, equivalent mechanical connections providing the same technical functions and Motion transmission structures can also be used. The basic technical structure of the invention is a measuring chamber of a volume selectable by the user. (10), 25 which moves the measuring chamber between the filling and emptying positions. Dosing drum (9), the flow of the stored product in connection with the dosing cycle mixing with supporting mechanical mixing device and dosing drum (9) enabling the mechanism to work synchronously with a single user movement It forms a mechanical motion transmission system.

Claims

REQUIREMENTS 5 1. Users of food products that are powdered, granular, or finely granular and have fluid properties. controlled dosing in volumetric amounts selectable by It is a spice container (1) which provides; its feature is a main body (2), the main body in question (2) a storage container that holds the product stored inside (3), storage To carry the product taken from the container (3) in a specified volume, at least one measure 10 a dosing drum (9) containing a reservoir (10) the effective volume of the measuring reservoir (10) a size selection mechanism that can be adjusted by the user, storage helps to reduce the tendency of the product in the container (3) to clump and bridge. a mechanical mixing device and mechanical lever applied to the operating handle (16) at least 15 that transmit the motion to the dosing drum (9) and the mechanical mixing device. It is characterized by containing a drive coupling element (40).

2. According to claim 1, the spice container (1) has the following features: the dosing drum (9), drum shaft (11) via at least one drum carrier bearing on the main body (2). (12) is characterized by its rotational support within it.

3. Spice container (1) according to claim 1 or 2; its feature is that the dosing drum (9) product 20 will move between the guiding channel (28) and the dosage discharge chute (30) It is characterized by being placed in this way.

4. Spice container (1) according to any of claims 1-3; its characteristic is storage flow guiding funnel of product flow from reservoir (3) to measuring reservoir (10) (29) and characterized by being carried out through the product guidance channel (28) 25 is being done.

5. Spice container (1) according to any of claims 1-4; its feature is a storage container. controlled guidance of the product between (3) and the dosing drum (9) It is characterized by containing a reservoir divider screen (39) to provide protection.

6. Spice container (1) according to any of the claims 1-5; its feature is that the measuring container (10) 30 the usable volume measuring chamber separator wall (41) in different locations It is characterized by its adjustability thanks to its ability to be positioned.

7. Spice container (1) according to any of the claims 1-6; its feature is a measuring cup divider. the movement limits of the wall (41) by the measuring limiting element (35) It is characterized by its determination. 35 8. Spice container (1) according to any of the claims 1-7; its feature is dosage adjustment with ring (13), step selection disc (14) and step locking latch (15) 21 by working together, it ensures the mechanical preservation of the selected dose amount. 5 It is characterized by...

9. Spice container (1) according to any of stems 1-8; its feature is dosage to the operating lever which enables the drum (9) to be controlled by the user (16) is a lever that performs the rotational movement of the said lever (16). 10 to return the operating lever (16) to its starting position on the axis (17). a return spring (18) and a spring carrying the return spring (18) It is characterized by having a support (19).

10. A spice container (1) according to any of claims 1-9; its characteristic is mechanical mixing. the assembly has a mixer carrier body (20), on the body (20) a rotatingly supported mixing shaft (21) and 15 attached to the mixing shaft (21) It is characterized by its composition of mixing vanes (22).

11. Spice container (1) according to any of claims 1-10; its feature is that it has a handle for use. (16) applied mechanical motion mixer drive cam (23), cam tracking element (24) and through the power transmission lever (25) to the mechanical mixing device It is characterized by its transmission. 20 12. Spice container (1) according to any of claims 1-11; its characteristic is a mixer. storage tank (3) depending on the vanes (22) and the mixing shaft (21) in a way that will reduce the tendency of the product inside to clump and bridge It is characterized by being organized.

13. Spice container (1) according to any of claims 1-12; its feature is motion transfer 25 mechanical mixing by the movement of the lever (25), dosing drum (9) will provide synchronized mechanical motion transmission between the movements of the mechanism It is characterized by being arranged in this way.

14. Spice rack (1) according to any of claims 1-13; its feature is a mixer drive. the cam (23) and the cam follower (24), mechanical mixing device 30 working time depending on the working cycle of the dosing drum (9) It is characterized by its determination.

15. A spice container (1) according to any of claims 1-14; its characteristic is storage to a filling nozzle (7) that allows the reservoir (3) to be refilled, to a top cap (4) that closes the filling nozzle (7), top cap (4) in the closed position 35 with a lid locking latch (5) and top cap (4) which ensures that it is held in place and filling having a sealing gasket (6) that provides a seal between the mouth (7) It is characterized by... 22 16. Spice container (1) according to any of the claims 1-15; its characteristic is dosage 5 additional product input into the measuring chamber (10) during the working cycle of the drum (9) a flow-cutting surface (38) and the outside of the dosing drum (9) to limit the flow. by including an internal scraper element (27) to remove excess product from its surface It is characterized by...

17. Spice container (1) according to any of claims 1-16; its characteristic is that the product is 10 At least one clump-breaking protrusion to help reduce the tendency to clump. (26) is characterized by its inclusion.

18. A spice container (1) according to any of claims 1-17; its characteristic is that the handle of the use (16) a motion limiter (31) determining the limits of movement, dosage a drum rotation limiter (36) which restricts the rotational movement of the drum (9), 15 a drum that keeps the dosing drum (9) in the working position position stopper (37) and dosing drum (9) in the selected working position by including a mechanically holding position locking mechanism (32) It is characterized by...

19. A spice container (1) according to any of claims 1-18; its characteristic is that the main body (2) 20 in the lower section, dosing drum (9), power transmission lever (25), return spring (18) and a removable bottom cover (33) that provides access to the relevant mechanical elements. positioning the spice rack (1) evenly on the work surface It is characterized by having a support base (34) that provides.

20. Spice container (1) according to any of claims 1-19; its characteristic is dosage 25 drum (9), measurement selection mechanism, mechanical mixing device and drive the connecting element (40), a single mechanical act performed by the user mechanically coupled to work in conjunction with the control movement It is characterized by its being.

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