A kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device, comprising a housing, a storage module, a control module, and a discharging module; the housing comprises an inner cavity, an outer shell, and two transmission mechanisms; a discharging port of the discharging module is disposed at the bottom of the inner cavity; the storage module is connected to the discharging port; one of the two transmission mechanisms controls the inner cavity to move vertically within the outer shell, thereby exposing the discharging port downward or concealing it upward, while the other controls the outer shell to move forward and backward within a cabinet; the control module is connected to a power supply to power the control module, storage module, discharging module, and transmission mechanism. The present invention is installed within a cabinet, eliminating the need for space on a kitchen countertop. The transmission mechanism is used to transmit power, allowing the discharging port to be exposed when in use and hidden within the outer shell when not in use, resulting in a clean and sanitary environment. Furthermore, the device can be slid out of the cabinet as a whole, facilitating material changes. The discharging module is used to retrieve materials, making it very convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to kitchen utensils, and in particular to a kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device. Background Art

[0002] The Chinese culinary culture is extensive and profound, with a wide variety of seasonings used. Modern kitchens are beautifully decorated, but every time a housewife cooks, the problems of handling, storing, and cleaning the various seasonings are a constant challenge. Seasonings stored in cupboards must be taken out each time they are used and then returned to the cupboard after use, requiring cleaning each time before returning, adding considerable workload. Leaving them on the countertop can easily become cluttered, and over time, they become stained with grease, making them difficult to clean and requiring frequent bottle replacements. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device which is convenient to use, clean and hygienic.

[0004] The technical solution for achieving the purpose of the present invention is: a kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device, comprising a shell, a storage module, a control module and a discharging module; the shell comprises an inner cavity, an outer shell and two sets of transmission mechanisms; the discharge port of the discharging module is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity; the storage module is connected to the discharge port; one set of the two transmission mechanisms controls the vertical movement of the inner cavity in the outer shell, so that the discharge port is exposed downward or hidden upward, and the other set controls the movement of the outer shell in the front and back directions in the cabinet; the control module is connected to the storage module and the discharging module to control the material selection and quality of the discharge; the control module is connected to a power supply to power the control module, storage module, discharging module and transmission mechanism.

[0005] The transmission mechanism includes a drive motor, a first synchronous gear, a second synchronous gear, a third synchronous gear, a fourth synchronous gear, a first screw rod and a second screw rod; the first screw rod and the second screw rod are arranged in parallel; the first synchronous gear is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor; the second synchronous gear and the third synchronous gear are coaxially arranged on the upper end of the first screw rod; the fourth synchronous gear is arranged on the upper end of the second screw rod; the first synchronous gear and the second synchronous gear are connected in transmission; the third synchronous gear and the fourth synchronous gear are connected in transmission; a plurality of screw sliders are provided on the first screw rod and the second screw rod.

[0006] The storage module includes a plurality of storage boxes arranged in a shell; a sealing cover is provided on the top of the storage box; and a discharge hole is provided on the bottom of the storage box.

[0007] The storage box is also provided with a stirring mechanism; the stirring mechanism includes a stirring motor, a stirring rod and a plurality of stirring blades; one end of the stirring rod is drivingly connected to the output shaft of the stirring motor, and the other end passes through the sealing cover and extends into the storage box; the stirring blades are staggered on the stirring rod.

[0008] The discharging module includes a discharging motor, a discharging port and a discharging pipe, and a discharging shaft arranged below the discharging hole; the discharging shaft is in rolling contact with the discharging hole; the discharging port is arranged at the bottom of the shell; the outer surface of the discharging shaft is provided with a discharging trough that cooperates with the discharging hole; one end of the discharging pipe is arranged below the discharging trough, and the other end is connected to the discharging port; the discharging motor drives the discharging shaft to rotate.

[0009] The discharge module is wrapped with a sealing cover.

[0010] The sealing cover is in the shape of a funnel with a larger top and a smaller bottom; the bottom of the sealing cover is connected to the discharge pipe.

[0011] The control module includes a controller and control buttons and a display screen electrically connected to the controller; the control buttons and the display screen are arranged on the front side of the shell; the controller operates the storage module, the discharge module and the transmission mechanism according to the instructions of the control buttons; the display screen displays the selected discharge quality.

[0012] The control buttons include a switch button, a material selection button, a quality button and a material change button; the switch button controls the up and down movement of the inner cavity; the material selection button is provided with a light-transmitting shell; a background light is provided under the light-transmitting shell; after pressing the material selection button, the background light of the pressed material selection button lights up; the material change button controls the forward and backward movement of the outer shell.

[0013] A seasoning cup rack is provided below the inner cavity; and a bottom end surface of the seasoning cup rack is flush with a bottom end surface of the outer shell when the inner cavity is hidden.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] (1) The present invention is installed in a cabinet and does not occupy the kitchen countertop space. At the same time, it uses a transmission mechanism to transmit the material so that the discharge port is exposed when in use and hidden in the shell when not in use, which is clean and hygienic. It can also slide out of the cabinet as a whole to facilitate material replacement. The material is taken out by the discharge module, which is very convenient to use.

[0016] (2) The transmission mechanism of the present invention adopts screw transmission, which has a simple structure, precise control, low cost, low noise, and can conveniently control the movement of the inner cavity and the outer shell.

[0017] (3) The storage module of the present invention is a storage box with a sealed cover, and the seasoning is discharged from the discharge port at the bottom, with a good sealing effect.

[0018] (4) The discharging module of the present invention discharges materials through a discharging trough provided on the discharging shaft. The size of the discharging trough controls the minimum discharging unit. When the discharging shaft rotates and the discharging trough rotates to the position of the discharging hole, the seasoning falls into the discharging trough. When the discharging shaft rotates to the position of the discharging trough facing downward, the seasoning falls out of the discharging trough and slides from the discharging pipe to the discharging port, completing one material collection. The number of rotations of the discharging shaft is determined according to the amount of material collected.

[0019] (5) The storage box of the present invention is provided with a stirring mechanism to periodically stir the seasoning in the storage box to prevent the seasoning from getting damp and agglomerating after being stored for a long time, and at the same time facilitate the discharge of the seasoning and prevent the discharge hole from being blocked.

[0020] (6) The discharge module of the present invention is wrapped with a sealing cover, which further strengthens the sealing performance of the sealing box, prevents water vapor from entering the sealing box during discharge, and prevents the seasoning from spilling into the inner cavity.

[0021] (7) The sealing cover of the present invention is funnel-shaped, which allows the seasoning to slide out easily and is convenient for taking out.

[0022] (8) A seasoning cup rack is provided below the inner cavity of the present invention, on which seasoning cups can be placed for easy access.

[0023] (9) The control module of the present invention is provided with a control button and a display screen, which controls the storage module, the discharging module and the transmission mechanism. The display screen can display various information such as the name of the seasoning, the remaining seasoning, the amount of seasoning taken, etc., which is convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to make the content of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below based on specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention in which the discharge port is in a hidden state.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the present invention in which the discharge port is exposed.

[0027] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the storage module and the control module of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the storage box of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the discharging motor and the discharging shaft of the present invention.

[0031] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are: housing 1, drive motor 1-1, first synchronous gear 1-2, second synchronous gear 1-3, third synchronous gear 1-4, fourth synchronous gear 1-5, first screw rod 1-6, second screw rod 1-7, screw rod slider 1-8;

[0032] Storage box 2-1, sealing cover 2-2, stirring motor 2-3, stirring rod 2-4, stirring blade 2-5;

[0033] Controller 3-1, control button 3-2, display screen 3-3;

[0034] Discharge port 4-1, discharge motor 4-2, discharge port 4-1, discharge pipe 4-3, discharge shaft 4-4, discharge trough 4-5, sealing cover 4-6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] (Example 1)

[0036] See Figures 1 to 6 The kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device of this embodiment includes a shell 1, a storage module, a control module and a discharging module. The shell 1 includes an inner cavity, an outer shell and two sets of transmission mechanisms. The discharge port 4-1 of the discharging module is set at the bottom of the inner cavity. The storage module is connected to the discharge port 4-1. One of the two sets of transmission mechanisms controls the vertical movement of the inner cavity in the outer shell, so that the discharge port 4-1 is exposed downward or hidden upward, and the other set controls the movement of the outer shell in the front and back directions in the cabinet. The control module connects the storage module and the discharging module to control the material selection and quality of the discharge. The control module is connected to a power supply to power the control module, storage module, discharging module and transmission mechanism.

[0037] To facilitate adjustment of the movement of the inner cavity and outer shell, the transmission mechanism includes a drive motor 1-1, a first synchronous gear 1-2, a second synchronous gear 1-3, a third synchronous gear 1-4, a fourth synchronous gear 1-5, a first screw rod 1-6, and a second screw rod 1-7. The first screw rod 1-6 and the second screw rod 1-7 are arranged in parallel. The first synchronous gear 1-2 is in transmission connection with the output shaft of the drive motor 1-1. The second and third synchronous gears are coaxially arranged at the upper end of the first screw rod 1-6. The fourth synchronous gear 1-5 is arranged at the upper end of the second screw rod 1-7. The first synchronous gear 1-2 and the second synchronous gear 1-3 are in transmission connection. The third synchronous gear 1-4 and the fourth synchronous gear 1-5 are in transmission connection. Multiple screw sliders 1-8 are provided on each of the first screw rod 1-6 and the second screw rod 1-7. The screw transmission is convenient for adjustment, has high transmission efficiency and precision, and has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0038] For the convenience of taking out materials, a seasoning cup holder 5 is provided below the inner cavity. The end face of the bottom end of the seasoning cup holder 5 is flush with the end face of the bottom end of the shell when the inner cavity is hidden.

[0039] The movement of the inner cavity relies on a set of vertically mounted transmission mechanisms, the first screw rod 1-6 and the second screw rod 1-7 are vertically fixed in the shell, and the screw slider is fixed on the inner cavity back plate and / or two side walls.

[0040] The movement of the shell relies on a set of horizontally mounted transmission mechanisms, the first screw rods 1-6 and the second screw rods 1-7 are horizontally fixed to the top and / or bottom of the cabinet, and the screw rod sliders are fixed to the top and / or bottom of the shell.

[0041] In order to enhance stability, guide rails can be set to assist sliding.

[0042] In order to facilitate discharging and accurately control the discharging amount, the storage module includes a plurality of storage boxes 2-1 arranged in the housing 1. The top of the storage box 2-1 is provided with a sealing cover 2-2. The bottom of the storage box 2-1 is provided with a discharging hole.

[0043] To prevent the seasoning from clumping within the storage box 2-1, the storage box 2-1 is also equipped with a stirring mechanism. The stirring mechanism comprises a stirring motor 2-3, a stirring rod 2-4, and a plurality of stirring blades 2-5. One end of the stirring rod 2-4 is drivingly connected to the output shaft of the stirring motor 2-3, and the other end extends through the sealing cover 2-2 into the storage box 2-1. The stirring blades 2-5 are staggered on the stirring rod 2-4 to prevent the seasoning from clumping after stirring and facilitate discharging.

[0044] The discharging module includes a discharging motor 4-2, a discharging port 4-1, a discharging pipe 4-3, and a discharging shaft 4-4 disposed below the discharging port. The discharging shaft 4-4 is in rolling contact with the discharging port. The discharging port 4-1 is disposed at the bottom of the housing 1. The outer surface of the discharging shaft 4-4 is provided with a discharging trough 4-5 that cooperates with the discharging port. One end of the discharging pipe 4-3 is disposed below the discharging trough 4-5, and the other end is connected to the discharging port 4-1. The discharging motor 4-2 drives the discharging shaft 4-4 to rotate. The discharging trough 4-5 is used for discharging. The minimum single discharging amount depends on the size of the discharging trough 4-5. The discharging trough 4-5 removes the seasoning and guides it to the discharging port 4-1 through the discharging pipe 4-3. The sealing performance is good, and the seasoning is not exposed to the outside world and is not easily affected by moisture and deterioration.

[0045] In order to enhance the sealing performance of the discharging box, a sealing cover 4-6 is wrapped around the discharging module to further enhance the sealing performance and prevent the seasoning from leaking out of the discharging trough 4-5 and contaminating the inside of the seasoning box when the discharging shaft 4-4 rotates.

[0046] In order to facilitate the leakage of the seasoning, the sealing cover 4-6 is in the shape of a funnel with a larger top and a smaller bottom. The bottom of the sealing cover 4-6 is connected to the discharge pipe 4-3.

[0047] To further facilitate discharging, the storage module also includes a liquid discharging module. This module preferably uses a liquid valve to control discharging. Specifically, the bottom of the liquid seasoning box is connected to the discharge port 4-1 via a liquid pipe. A liquid valve is installed on the liquid discharge pipe 4-3. When discharging is required, the valve is opened, and the liquid seasoning flows out under gravity. Other methods such as pumping can also be used to store and remove liquid seasoning.

[0048] For ease of control, the control module includes a controller 3-1, control buttons 3-2 electrically connected to the controller 3-1, and a display screen 3-3. These buttons 3-2 and display screen 3-3 are located on the front side of the housing. Controller 3-1 operates the storage module, discharging module, and transmission mechanism based on commands from control buttons 3-2. Display screen 3-3 displays the selected discharging quality.

[0049] To further facilitate control, the control buttons 3-2 include an on / off button, a material selection button, a quality button, and a material change button. The on / off button controls the vertical movement of the inner chamber. The material selection button is housed in a translucent housing with a backlight beneath it. Pressing a material selection button illuminates the backlight of the pressed material selection button. The material change button controls the forward and backward movement of the outer housing. Pressing the on / off button causes the inner chamber to slide downward out of the outer housing, revealing the bottom discharge port 4-1. Pressing the on / off button again causes the inner chamber to slide upward into the outer housing, concealing and protecting the discharge port 4-1. The number of material selection buttons corresponds to the number of internal storage boxes 2-1. Pressing a material selection button selects the corresponding seasoning. The quality buttons include buttons for different units. The quality buttons pressed are sequentially superimposed on the display screen 3-3 to display the final discharge quality. Pressing the material change button causes the outer housing to slide out of the cabinet, revealing the storage box 2-1, making it easy to add and change seasonings within the storage box 2-1.

[0050] Furthermore, the controller 3-1 of the present invention may be provided with a memory for storing the shelf life of each seasoning, so as to facilitate the replacement of seasonings and prevent the use of expired seasonings.

[0051] Furthermore, recipes and cooking instructional videos can be stored in the memory and played on the display for user convenience.

[0052] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the objectives, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present invention in detail. It should be understood that the above are only specific embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device, characterized by: The invention comprises a shell (1), a storage module, a control module and a discharge module; the shell (1) comprises an inner cavity, an outer shell and two sets of transmission mechanisms; the discharge port (4-1) of the discharge module is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity; the storage module is connected to the discharge port (4-1); one of the two sets of transmission mechanisms controls the inner cavity to move vertically in the outer shell, thereby making the discharge port (4-1) exposed downward or hidden upward, and the other set controls the outer shell to move forward and backward in the cabinet; the control module is connected to the storage module and the discharge module to control the material selection and quality of the discharge; the control module is connected to a power supply to supply power to the control module, the storage module, the discharge module and the transmission mechanism; The storage module comprises a plurality of storage boxes (2-1) arranged in a housing (1); a sealing cover (2-2) is provided on the top of the storage box (2-1); and a discharge hole is provided on the bottom of the storage box (2-1); The discharging module comprises a discharging motor (4-2), a discharging port (4-1) and a discharging pipe (4-3), and a discharging shaft (4-4) arranged below the discharging port; the discharging shaft (4-4) is in rolling contact with the discharging port; the discharging port (4-1) is arranged at the bottom of the shell (1); the outer surface of the discharging shaft (4-4) is provided with a discharging trough (4-5) matched with the discharging port; one end of the discharging pipe (4-3) is arranged below the discharging trough (4-5), and the other end is connected to the discharging port (4-1); the discharging motor (4-2) drives the discharging shaft (4-4) to rotate.

2. A kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism comprises a driving motor (1-1), a first synchronous gear (1-2), a second synchronous gear (1-3), a third synchronous gear (1-4), a fourth synchronous gear (1-5), a first screw rod (1-6) and a second screw rod (1-7); the first screw rod (1-6) and the second screw rod (1-7) are arranged in parallel; the first synchronous gear (1-2) is transmission-connected to the output shaft of the driving motor (1-1); the second synchronous gear (1-3) and the third synchronous gear (1-4) are coaxially arranged on the upper end of the first screw rod (1-6); the fourth synchronous gear (1-5) is arranged on the upper end of the second screw rod (1-7); the first synchronous gear (1-2) and the second synchronous gear (1-3) are transmission-connected; the third synchronous gear (1-4) and the fourth synchronous gear (1-5) are transmission-connected; and a plurality of screw sliders (1-8) are provided on each of the first screw rod (1-6) and the second screw rod (1-7).

3. The kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (2-1) is further provided with a stirring mechanism; the stirring mechanism comprises a stirring motor (2-3), a stirring rod (2-4) and a plurality of stirring blades (2-5); one end of the stirring rod (2-4) is drivingly connected to the output shaft of the stirring motor (2-3), and the other end passes through the sealing cover (2-2) and extends into the storage box (2-1); the stirring blades (2-5) are staggeredly arranged on the stirring rod (2-4).

4. The kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The discharge module is wrapped with a sealing cover (4-6).

5. The kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sealing cover (4-6) is in the shape of a funnel with a larger top and a smaller bottom; the bottom of the sealing cover (4-6) is connected to the discharge pipe (4-3).

6. The kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A seasoning cup rack (5) is provided below the inner cavity; the bottom end surface of the seasoning cup rack (5) is flush with the bottom end surface of the outer shell when the inner cavity is hidden.

7. The kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module comprises a controller (3-1), a control button (3-2) and a display screen (3-3) electrically connected to the controller (3-1); the control button (3-2) and the display screen (3-3) are arranged on the front side of the housing; the controller (3-1) operates the storage module, the discharge module and the transmission mechanism according to the instructions of the control button (3-2); and the display screen (3-3) displays the selected discharge quality.

8. The kitchen seasoning storage and automatic discharging device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control button (3-2) comprises a switch button, a material selection button, a quality button and a material change button; the switch button controls the inner cavity to move up and down; the material selection button is provided with a light-transmitting shell; a background light is provided under the light-transmitting shell, and when the material selection button is pressed, the background light of the pressed material selection button lights up; the material change button controls the transmission mechanism to move the shell forward and backward.

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