Cooking Machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and specifically to a cooking machine, comprising: a support; a cooking mechanism, which is escalably arranged on the support; a taste sensing mechanism, which is arranged on the support or the cooking mechanism, and the taste sensing mechanism comprises a sensor array and a driving component that drives the sensor array to move up and down relative to the support, and the sensor array can detect the salinity, and / or acidity, and / or sweetness of food. During the cooking process, when it is necessary to detect the taste of the food, the sensor array is lowered to a position in contact with the food, and the sensor array can detect the taste of the food such as the salinity, and / or acidity, and / or sweetness. After detecting the taste, it can be raised to a position not in contact with the food. The cooking mechanism will not interfere with the sensor array when it is working, and cooking can be carried out normally.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a cooking machine. Background Art

[0002] At present, cooking activities take up a lot of people's time every day. At the same time, the cooking process is very laborious. In addition, the environment is full of oil smoke, which is not good for human health. Therefore, automatic cooking machines have gradually become popular. At present, automatic cooking machines often add corresponding seasonings at one time according to the amount of ingredients, but the specific taste of the food cannot be detected and fed back to the raw material system and seasoning system, and the taste of the food cannot be automatically adjusted. Summary of the invention

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect that the cooking machine in the prior art cannot sense the taste of food, thereby providing a cooking machine that can sense the taste of food.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a cooking machine, comprising: a bracket; a cooking mechanism, which is liftably arranged on the bracket; a taste sensing mechanism, which is arranged on the bracket or the cooking mechanism, and the taste sensing mechanism includes a sensor array and a driving component that drives the sensor array to move up and down relative to the bracket, and the sensor array can detect the saltiness, and / or acidity, and / or sweetness of food.

[0005] Optionally, the flavor sensing mechanism is disposed on the cooking mechanism, and the driving assembly can drive the sensor array to move up and down relative to the cooking mechanism.

[0006] Optionally, the cooking machine also includes a connecting plate, one end of which is connected to the cooking mechanism, and the other end is located outside the cooking mechanism, and the driving assembly includes: an electromagnet fixed on the connecting plate; an iron core, which is arranged corresponding to the electromagnet; a fixed block connected to the upper end of the iron core; a connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the fixed block and the other end of which is provided with the sensor array; and a reset spring, which is arranged between the iron core and the electromagnet.

[0007] Optionally, one end of the iron core is inserted into the electromagnet, and the other end extends out of the electromagnet.

[0008] Optionally, a slide groove is provided at the center of the electromagnet, the return spring is arranged in the slide groove, and the iron core can slide up and down along the slide groove.

[0009] Optionally, a guide hole is provided on the connecting plate, and the connecting rod is arranged to pass through the guide hole.

[0010] Optionally, the iron core is connected to the fixing block via threads, and / or the connecting rod is connected to the fixing block via threads.

[0011] Optionally, the connecting rod is a hollow structure.

[0012] Optionally, the cooking mechanism includes a push rod connected to the bracket, a motor arranged at the end of the push rod, a cantilever connected to the motor shaft of the motor, and a cooking blade arranged at the lower end of the cantilever, and one end of the connecting plate is fixed to the end of the push rod or the motor.

[0013] Optionally, the cooking machine further includes a controller, a cooking material system, and a cooking seasoning system. The controller is communicatively connected with the sensor array, and the controller can:

[0014] When the sensor array detects that the salinity of the food is lower than a preset salinity, the cooking seasoning system is controlled to add salt seasoning to the food; when the sensor array detects that the salinity of the food is higher than a preset salinity, the cooking ingredient system is controlled to add water or food ingredients to the food;

[0015] and / or, when the sensor array detects that the acidity of the food is lower than a preset acidity, the cooking seasoning system is controlled to add acid seasoning to the food, and when the sensor array detects that the acidity of the food is higher than a preset acidity, the cooking ingredient system is controlled to add water or food ingredients to the food;

[0016] And / or, when the sensor array detects that the sweetness of the food is lower than a preset sweetness, the cooking seasoning system is controlled to add sweeteners to the food; when the sensor array detects that the sweetness of the food is higher than a preset sweetness, the cooking ingredient system is controlled to add water or food ingredients to the food.

[0017] Optionally, the sensor array can also detect the temperature of the food, and the controller can also control the heating system for heating the food or adjust the heating temperature when the sensor array detects that the temperature of the food is lower than a preset temperature.

[0018] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0019] The cooking machine provided by the present invention can lower the sensor array to a position in contact with the food when it is necessary to detect the taste of the food during the cooking process. The sensor array can detect the taste of the food such as the salinity, and / or acidity, and / or sweetness. After detecting the taste, the sensor array can rise to a position not in contact with the food. The cooking mechanism will not interfere with the sensor array when working, and cooking can be carried out normally. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cooking machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the cooking machine installed on the stove;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the local structure.

[0024] Description of reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Bracket; 2. Cooking mechanism; 201. Push rod; 202. Motor; 203. Cantilever; 204. Cooking blade; 3. Taste sensing mechanism; 301. Sensor array; 302. Electromagnet; 303. Iron core; 304. Fixed block; 305. Connecting rod; 306. Return spring; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Cooking table; 6. Pot body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0030] Example

[0031] At present, cooking activities take up a lot of people's time every day. At the same time, the cooking process is very laborious. In addition, the environment is full of oil smoke, which is not good for human health. Therefore, automatic cooking machines have gradually become popular. At present, automatic cooking machines often add corresponding seasonings at one time according to the amount of ingredients, but the specific taste of the food cannot be detected and fed back to the raw material system and seasoning system, and the taste of the food cannot be automatically adjusted.

[0032] To this end, this embodiment provides a cooking machine that can sense the taste of food.

[0033] In one embodiment, the cooking machine includes a support 1, a cooking mechanism 2, and a taste sensing mechanism 3. The cooking mechanism 2 is arranged on the support 1 in a manner that it can be raised and lowered. When the cooking mechanism 2 is lowered and extended into the wok, the food in the wok can be stir-fried. When stir-frying is not required or the user wants to stir-fry manually, the cooking mechanism 2 can be raised to a position where it does not interfere with or collide with the wok. The taste sensing mechanism 3 is arranged on the support 1 or the cooking mechanism 2, and includes a sensor array 301 and a driving component that drives the sensor array 301 to move up and down relative to the support 1. The sensor array 301 can detect the saltiness, acidity, and / or sweetness of the food.

[0034] In this embodiment, during the cooking process, when it is necessary to detect the taste of food, the sensor array 301 is lowered to a position in contact with the food. The sensor array 301 can detect the taste of the food, such as the salinity, and / or acidity, and / or sweetness. After detecting the taste, it can be raised to a position not in contact with the food. The cooking mechanism 2 will not interfere with the sensor array 301 when working, and cooking can be carried out normally.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the bracket 1 includes three columns that are not in the same plane, two bottom beams connected to the bottom ends of the three columns, and three top beams connected to the top ends of the three columns. The three top beams are connected to each other to form a triangle. The cooking mechanism 2 is installed on one of the top beams and can be directly opposite to the center of the pot body 6. When the bracket 1 is placed on or installed on the stove 5, the two bottom beams are located on the sides of the pot body 6. Since there are only two bottom beams at the bottom of the bracket 1, it will not affect the placement of the pot body 6, and the bracket 1 is in the shape of a triangular prism as a whole to ensure stability.

[0036] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiments, in a preferred embodiment, the taste sensing mechanism 3 is arranged on the cooking mechanism 2, and the driving component can drive the sensor array 301 to move up and down relative to the cooking mechanism 2. In this embodiment, since the taste sensing mechanism 3 is arranged on the cooking mechanism 2, the taste sensing mechanism 3 can move up and down together with the cooking mechanism 2. When the cooking mechanism 2 is lowered to the position in contact with the pot body 6, the sensor array 301 is lowered accordingly and is closer to the pot body 6. When it is necessary to detect the taste of food, the sensor array 301 only needs to be lowered a short distance relative to the cooking mechanism 2 to contact the food. Therefore, this embodiment can reduce the amplitude of the sensor array 301 to move up and down by arranging the taste sensing mechanism 3 on the cooking mechanism 2. In an alternative embodiment, the taste sensing mechanism 3 can be directly arranged on the bracket 1, and the driving component can drive the sensor array 301 to move up and down relative to the bracket 1.

[0037] Based on the above implementation, in a preferred implementation, Figure 3As shown, the cooking machine also includes a connecting plate 4, one end of which is connected to the cooking mechanism 2, and the other end is located outside the cooking mechanism 2. The driving assembly includes an electromagnet 302, an iron core 303, a fixing block 304, a connecting rod 305, and a reset spring 306. The electromagnet 302 is fixed on the connecting plate 4; the iron core 303 is arranged corresponding to the electromagnet 302; the fixing block 304 is connected to the upper end of the iron core 303; one end of the connecting rod 305 is connected to the fixing block 304, and one end is provided with a sensor array 301; the reset spring 306 is arranged between the iron core 303 and the electromagnet 302. In this embodiment, when it is necessary to detect the taste, the electromagnet 302 is energized, and the electromagnet 302 generates a magnetic force, attracting the iron core 303 to move downward to compress the reset spring 306, and the iron core 303 drives the fixed block 304 and the connecting rod 305, and the sensor array 301 to move downward. When the taste detection is completed, the electromagnet 302 is powered off, and the elastic force of the reset spring 306 drives the iron core 303, the fixed block 304, the connecting rod 305, and the sensor array 301 to reset. The drive assembly of this embodiment has a simple structure, and the sensor array 301 can be lowered by powering on. In an alternative embodiment, the drive assembly may include a drive motor, a lead screw and a nut, the drive motor is connected to the lead screw to drive the lead screw to rotate, the nut is arranged on the lead screw and can move along the lead screw, and the sensor array 301 is arranged on the nut. In another alternative embodiment, the drive assembly may include a drive motor, a gear, and a rack, the drive motor is connected to the gear, the gear is meshed with the rack, and the sensor array 301 is arranged on the rack. In another alternative embodiment, the driving assembly includes a driving cylinder, and the sensor array 301 is disposed at the end of a cylinder rod of the driving cylinder.

[0038] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, one end of the iron core 303 is inserted into the electromagnet 302, and the other end extends out of the electromagnet 302. In this embodiment, the position of the iron core 303 will not be offset, thereby ensuring the overall structural stability of the taste sensing mechanism 3. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the iron core 303 can be located above the electromagnet 302.

[0039] On the basis of the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, a slide groove is provided at the center of the electromagnet 302, a reset spring 306 is provided in the slide groove, and the iron core 303 can slide up and down along the slide groove. The setting of the slide groove is convenient for installing the reset spring 306, and can guide the iron core 303 to slide, so that the position of the iron core 303 will not be offset.

[0040] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, a guide hole is provided on the connecting plate 4, and the connecting rod 305 is arranged through the guide hole. In this embodiment, by providing the guide hole on the connecting plate 4, it can be ensured that the connecting rod 305 will not deflect during the up and down movement, thereby ensuring that the sensor array 301 can move in the vertical direction.

[0041] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiments, in a preferred embodiment, the iron core 303 is connected to the fixed block 304 by threads, and / or the connecting rod 305 is connected to the fixed block 304 by threads. In a preferred embodiment, the iron core 303 is connected to the fixed block 304 by threads, and the connecting rod 305 is connected to the fixed block 304 by threads, and the connection mode of the iron core 303, the connecting rod 305 and the fixed block 304 is simple and convenient. In an alternative embodiment, the iron core 303 is connected to the fixed block 304 by threads, and the connecting rod 305 and the fixed block 304 are welded. In another alternative embodiment, the iron core 303 is welded to the fixed block 304, and the connecting rod 305 and the fixed block 304 are connected by threads. In another alternative embodiment, the iron core 303 is welded to the fixed block 304, and the connecting rod 305 and the fixed block 304 are welded.

[0042] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, the connecting rod 305 is a hollow structure. In this embodiment, since the connecting rod 305 is a hollow structure, it is convenient to route the sensor array 301.

[0043] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, the cooking mechanism 2 includes a push rod 201 connected to the bracket 1, a motor 202 arranged at the end of the push rod 201, a cantilever 203 connected to the motor shaft of the motor 202, and a cooking blade 204 arranged at the lower end of the cantilever 203, and one end of the connecting plate 4 is fixed to the end of the push rod 201 or the motor 202. In this embodiment, when the cooking mechanism 2 is working, the push rod 201 drives the motor 202, the cantilever 203, and the cooking blade 204 to descend, so that the cooking blade 204 extends into the pot body 6 and contacts the food. The motor 202 can drive the cantilever 203 and the cooking blade 204 to rotate, so as to cook. When the cooking mechanism 2 is finished or the cooking mechanism 2 is not needed, the push rod 201 drives the motor 202, the cantilever 203, and the cooking blade 204 to rise and leave the pot body 6, which is convenient for the user to move and clean the pot body 6. At the same time, when the user wants to cook manually, the cooking mechanism 2 will not occupy space and hinder the user. Since one end of the connecting plate 4 is fixed to the end of the push rod 201 or the motor 202, the push rod 201 can drive the taste sensing mechanism 3 to move up and down when it moves up and down.

[0044] Specifically, one end of the push rod 201 is fixed to the bracket 1 by bolts, the motor 202 is connected to the end of the push rod 201 by bolts, and the cantilever 203 is fixedly connected to the motor shaft of the motor 202 by a set screw.

[0045] On the basis of the above embodiments, in a preferred embodiment, the cooking machine further includes a controller, a cooking material system, and a cooking seasoning system. The controller is communicatively connected with the sensor array 301, and the controller can:

[0046] When the sensor array 301 detects that the salinity of the food is lower than the preset salinity, the cooking seasoning system is controlled to add salt seasoning to the food; when the sensor array 301 detects that the salinity of the food is higher than the preset salinity, the cooking ingredient system is controlled to add water or food ingredients to the food;

[0047] and / or, when the sensor array 301 detects that the acidity of the food is lower than a preset acidity, the cooking seasoning system is controlled to add acid seasoning to the food, and when the sensor array 301 detects that the acidity of the food is higher than a preset acidity, the cooking ingredient system is controlled to add water or food ingredients to the food;

[0048] And / or, when the sensor array 301 detects that the sweetness of the food is lower than the preset sweetness, the cooking seasoning system is controlled to add sweetener to the food; when the sensor array 301 detects that the sweetness of the food is higher than the preset sweetness, the cooking ingredient system is controlled to add water or food ingredients to the food.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the sensor array 301 can detect the salinity, acidity, and sweetness of the food at the same time. In this embodiment, when the sensor array 301 detects that the food tastes too light (i.e., the salinity, acidity, sweetness, etc. are insufficient), the cooking seasoning system will automatically add corresponding seasonings to the food; when the sensor array 301 detects that the food tastes too strong, the cooking ingredient system will automatically add clean water or food ingredients to dilute the taste; each time the ingredients and seasonings are added, the sensor array 301 will detect the food once until the sensor array 301 detects that the food taste meets the requirements. Among them, the preset salinity, preset acidity, and preset sweetness can be a specific value or a range. In an alternative embodiment, the sensor array 301 only detects one or two of the salinity, acidity, and sweetness.

[0050] On the basis of the above embodiments, in a preferred embodiment, the sensor array 301 can also detect the temperature of the food, and the controller can also control the heating system for heating the food to work or adjust the heating temperature when the sensor array 301 detects that the temperature of the food is lower than the preset temperature. In this embodiment, when the sensor array 301 detects that the temperature of the food is too low, the heating system will automatically start to heat the food, thereby ensuring that the food is always hot. The sensor array 301 detects the temperature of the cooking food in real time and feeds it back to the controller, and the controller intelligently adjusts the power or gas size of the heating system.

[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

1. A cooking machine, characterized in that: include: Bracket (1); A cooking mechanism (2) is liftably mounted on the support (1); A taste sensing mechanism (3), on the cooking mechanism (2), the taste sensing mechanism (3) comprising a sensor array (301) and a driving component for driving the sensor array (301) to move up and down relative to the support (1), the sensor array (301) being capable of detecting the saltiness, and / or acidity, and / or sweetness of food, and the driving component being capable of driving the sensor array (301) to move up and down relative to the cooking mechanism (2); and a connecting plate (4), wherein a first end of the connecting plate (4) is connected to the cooking mechanism (2), and the other end is located outside the cooking mechanism (2), and the driving component comprises: An electromagnet (302) fixedly mounted on the connecting plate (4); An iron core (303) is arranged corresponding to the electromagnet (302); A fixing block (304) connected to the upper end of the iron core (303); A connecting rod (305), one end of which is connected to the fixing block (304) and the other end of which is provided with the sensor array (301); and a return spring (306) disposed between the iron core (303) and the electromagnet (302); One end of the iron core (303) is inserted into the electromagnet (302), and the other end extends out of the electromagnet (302); a slide groove is provided at the center of the electromagnet (302), the return spring (306) is arranged in the slide groove, and the iron core (303) can slide up and down along the slide groove; a guide hole is provided on the connecting plate (4), and the connecting rod (305) is arranged through the guide hole; the cooking mechanism (2) comprises a push rod (201) connected to the bracket (1), a motor (202) arranged at the end of the push rod (201), a cantilever (203) connected to the motor shaft of the motor (202), and a cooking blade (204) arranged at the lower end of the cantilever (203), and the first end of the connecting plate (4) is fixed to the end of the push rod (201) or the motor (202).

2. The cooking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The iron core (303) is connected to the fixing block (304) via threads, and / or the connecting rod (305) is connected to the fixing block (304) via threads.

3. The cooking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (305) is a hollow structure.

4. The cooking machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The cooking machine further comprises a controller, a cooking material system, and a cooking seasoning system. The controller is in communication connection with the sensor array (301), and the controller is capable of: When the sensor array (301) detects that the salinity of the food is lower than a preset salinity, the cooking seasoning system is controlled to add salt seasoning to the food; when the sensor array (301) detects that the salinity of the food is higher than the preset salinity, the cooking ingredient system is controlled to add water or food ingredients to the food; and / or, when the sensor array (301) detects that the acidity of the food is lower than a preset acidity, the cooking seasoning system is controlled to add acid seasoning to the food, and when the sensor array (301) detects that the acidity of the food is higher than a preset acidity, the cooking ingredient system is controlled to add water or food ingredients to the food; And / or, when the sensor array (301) detects that the sweetness of the food is lower than a preset sweetness, the cooking seasoning system is controlled to add sweetener to the food; when the sensor array (301) detects that the sweetness of the food is higher than a preset sweetness, the cooking ingredient system is controlled to add water or food ingredients to the food.

5. The cooking machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sensor array (301) can also detect the temperature of the food, and the controller can also control the heating system for heating the food to operate or adjust the heating temperature when the sensor array (301) detects that the temperature of the food is lower than a preset temperature.

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