Cooking equipment and feeding devices

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a cooking device and a feeding device. The cooking device includes a feeding device, the feeding device including a base having a confluence chamber disposed thereon. The confluence chamber is used to carry fluid from a seasoning box assembly. The seasoning box assembly can rotate relative to the base until an outlet of the seasoning box is aligned with the confluence chamber, so that the fluid in the seasoning box is transported to the confluence chamber. A flow guide assembly is disposed in a passage between the outlet and the confluence chamber and has a circumferentially extending sidewall portion extending downward from an edge of the passage to a center of the passage. The flow guide assembly can direct fluid at the edge of the passage toward the center of the passage along the sidewall portion. In the cooking device of the present disclosure, the flow guide assembly can guide fluid at the edge of the passage from the sidewall portion to the center of the passage, thereby preventing the fluid from splashing onto the base and various structures of the seasoning box assembly, thereby avoiding contamination caused by residual fluid.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of cooking, and more precisely, to a cooking device; the present disclosure also relates to a feeding device. Background Art

[0002] Current food processors with automatic dosing functions on the market are prone to splashing fluid onto various locations, such as the one-way valve, the material container, and the turntable, during the dosing process, causing residual fluid contamination. After splashing onto the turntable, the turntable can also carry the residual fluid to other locations on the base during its rotation, causing further contamination.

[0003] There are many reasons for fluid splashing. For example, when the liquid in the material box flows downward under the action of negative pressure, due to the one-way valve, the liquid usually flows downward along the inner wall of the discharge port, causing the liquid to splash around the discharge port during the outflow process. For another example, the feeding device usually pumps out the material through a peristaltic pump. Due to the working characteristics of the peristaltic pump, the fluid can also cause splashing when it fluctuates. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the present disclosure provides a cooking device and a feeding device.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a cooking device is provided, comprising a feeding device, wherein the feeding device comprises:

[0006] A base, wherein a confluence cavity is provided on the base;

[0007] a seasoning box assembly configured to rotate relative to the base until an outlet of the seasoning box assembly is aligned with the confluence cavity, so that the fluid in the seasoning box assembly is delivered to the confluence cavity;

[0008] A flow guide component is arranged in the passage between the discharge port and the confluence chamber, and the flow guide component has a side wall portion extending in the circumferential direction, and the side wall portion extends downward from the edge position of the passage to the center position of the passage; the flow guide component is constructed to allow the fluid at the edge position of the passage to flow along the side wall portion to the center position of the passage.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a liquid outlet is provided at the bottom of the confluence chamber; the guide component includes a first guide component arranged in the confluence chamber, the side wall portion includes a lower side wall portion arranged on the first guide component, and a gap is formed between the lower side wall portion and the confluence chamber; the fluid located in the confluence chamber is configured to flow along the gap toward the liquid outlet.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower side wall portion is in a conical or pyramidal structure, and the lower side wall portion is in an inclined plane or arc surface from the edge of the first guide component to the bottom end.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of positioning grooves are provided in the circumferential direction of the lower side wall portion, a plurality of protrusions adapted to the positioning grooves are provided on the cavity wall of the confluence cavity, the lower side wall portion is installed in the positioning grooves of the confluence cavity via the protrusions, and the gap is formed between the surface of the lower side wall portion and the inner wall of the confluence cavity;

[0012] Alternatively, a plurality of guide grooves recessed in the surface of the lower side wall portion are provided in the circumferential direction of the lower side wall portion, and the guide grooves and the inner wall of the confluence cavity form the gap.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the size of the gap is 1 mm to 3 mm.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the region of the confluence cavity corresponding to the lower side wall portion is a constricted structure with a gradually decreasing inner diameter.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bottom end of the first flow guide component is opposite to the liquid outlet; the lower side wall portion forms a pointed structure, or an arc surface structure, or a plane structure at the bottom end of the first flow guide component.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the side wall portion includes an upper side wall portion provided on the first guide component, and the upper side wall portion extends obliquely from the side wall of the first guide component to the top end of the first guide component.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the top end of the first flow guide component is located on the axis of the passage; the upper side wall portion forms a tip structure, or an arc surface structure, or a plane structure at the top end of the first flow guide component.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flow guide component includes a second flow guide component arranged at the position of the discharge port, the second flow guide component includes a flow converging chamber, and a convergence port is arranged at the bottom of the flow converging chamber; the fluid flowing out of the discharge port is configured to flow from the convergence port into the converging chamber under the restriction of the flow converging chamber.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the converging port is arranged at the center of the bottom of the second flow guide component and is coaxially arranged with the confluence cavity.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a one-way valve is provided at the discharge port, and the one-way valve includes a valve seat and a valve core provided at the center of the valve seat; the second guide assembly is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the valve seat.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the seasoning box assembly includes:

[0022] At least one seasoning box, each of which is provided with a discharge port at the bottom, and each of which is provided with a one-way valve;

[0023] a turntable, the seasoning box being fixedly mounted on the turntable, the turntable being configured to rotate relative to the base, driving the corresponding seasoning box until its outlet is aligned with the confluence cavity;

[0024] The feeding device also includes:

[0025] an elastic sealing ring, one end of which is connected to the base, and the elastic sealing ring is configured to deform at its end after the turntable rotates relative to the base, so as to be sealed with the turntable;

[0026] The bottom end of the convergent opening is configured to be at least lower than the height of the elastic sealing ring in an undeformed state.

[0027] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a feeding device, comprising:

[0028] A base, wherein a confluence cavity is provided on the base;

[0029] a seasoning box assembly configured to rotate relative to the base until an outlet of the seasoning box assembly is aligned with the confluence cavity, so that the fluid in the seasoning box assembly is delivered to the confluence cavity;

[0030] A flow guide component is arranged in the passage between the discharge port and the confluence chamber, and the flow guide component has a side wall portion extending in the circumferential direction, and the side wall portion extends downward from the edge position of the passage to the center position of the passage; the flow guide component is constructed to allow the fluid at the edge position of the passage to flow along the side wall portion to the center position of the passage.

[0031] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a liquid outlet is provided at the bottom of the confluence chamber; the flow guide assembly includes a first flow guide assembly disposed in the confluence chamber; the side wall portion includes a lower side wall portion disposed on the first flow guide assembly, and a gap is formed between the lower side wall portion and the confluence chamber; the fluid in the confluence chamber is configured to flow along the gap toward the liquid outlet;

[0032] Alternatively, the flow guide component includes a second flow guide component arranged at the position of the discharge port, the second flow guide component includes a flow converging chamber, and a convergence port is provided at the bottom of the flow converging chamber; the fluid flowing out of the discharge port is configured to flow from the convergence port into the converging chamber under the restriction of the flow converging chamber.

[0033] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a feeding device, comprising:

[0034] A box body, wherein a confluence cavity is provided in the box body;

[0035] A seasoning box assembly is located in the box body, and an outlet of the seasoning box assembly is connected to the confluence cavity so that the fluid in the seasoning box assembly is transported to the confluence cavity;

[0036] A flow guide component is arranged in the passage between the discharge port and the confluence chamber, and the flow guide component has a side wall portion extending in the circumferential direction, and the side wall portion extends downward from the edge position of the passage to the center position of the passage; the flow guide component is constructed to allow the fluid at the edge position of the passage to flow along the side wall portion to the center position of the passage.

[0037] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a liquid outlet is provided at the bottom of the confluence chamber; the flow guide assembly includes a first flow guide assembly disposed in the confluence chamber; the side wall portion includes a lower side wall portion disposed on the first flow guide assembly, and a gap is formed between the lower side wall portion and the confluence chamber; the fluid in the confluence chamber is configured to flow along the gap toward the liquid outlet;

[0038] Alternatively, the flow guide component includes a second flow guide component arranged at the position of the discharge port, the second flow guide component includes a flow converging chamber, and a convergence port is provided at the bottom of the flow converging chamber; the fluid flowing out of the discharge port is configured to flow from the convergence port into the converging chamber under the restriction of the flow converging chamber.

[0039] In the cooking device disclosed herein, the fluid at the edge of the passage can be diverted from the side wall to the center of the passage through the flow guide assembly, thereby preventing the fluid from splashing onto the various structures of the base and seasoning box assembly, thereby avoiding contamination caused by fluid residue.

[0040] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a feeding device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0044] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a first flow guide assembly and a buffer structure in a first state provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of a first flow guide assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of a first flow guide assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another embodiment of the first flow guide assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0048] Figure 7 is a perspective schematic diagram of another embodiment of the first flow guide assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first flow guide assembly and the buffer structure in the second state provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0050] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first flow guide assembly and the buffer structure provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure in a third state;

[0051] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a second flow guide assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0052] Figure 11 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the second flow guide assembly and the one-way valve provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] Figures 1 to 11 The corresponding relationship between the component names and reference numerals is as follows:

[0054] 10-base; 11-converging chamber; 12-liquid outlet; 13-protrusion; 20-seasoning box assembly; 21-seasoning box; 22-turntable; 23-one-way valve; 231-valve seat; 232-valve core; 31-first flow guide assembly; 311-lower side wall; 312-upper side wall; 313-gap; 314-positioning groove; 32-second flow guide assembly; 321-converging chamber; 322-converging port; 323-converging fixing portion; 324-converging side wall; 325-converging bottom; 326-converging vertical portion; 40-elastic sealing ring; 50-box body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0056] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present disclosure, its application, or uses.

[0057] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0058] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0059] The specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0060] In this document, “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, etc. are only used to indicate the relative position relationship between related parts, rather than to limit the absolute positions of these related parts.

[0061] In this article, "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish each other, and do not indicate the importance and order, or the prerequisite for each other's existence.

[0062] In this document, “equal”, “same”, etc. are not strictly limited in a mathematical and / or geometric sense, but also include errors that can be understood by those skilled in the art and are allowed in manufacturing or use.

[0063] The present disclosure provides a cooking device, including a feeding device, which includes a base, on which a confluence cavity is provided, and the confluence cavity is used to carry fluid from a seasoning box assembly, and the seasoning box assembly can be rotated relative to the base until the discharge port of the seasoning box and the confluence cavity are aligned, so that the fluid in the seasoning box is transported to the confluence cavity; the guide assembly is arranged in a passage between the discharge port and the confluence cavity, and has a side wall portion extending in a circumferential direction, and the side wall portion extends downward from the edge position of the passage to the center position of the passage; the guide assembly can make the fluid at the edge position of the passage flow along the side wall portion to the center position of the passage.

[0064] In the cooking device disclosed herein, the fluid at the edge of the passage can be diverted from the side wall to the center of the passage through the flow guide assembly, thereby preventing the fluid from splashing onto the various structures of the base and seasoning box assembly, thereby avoiding contamination caused by fluid residue.

[0065] For ease of understanding, refer to Figures 1 to 11 , the specific structure and working principle of the cooking equipment and heating device disclosed in the present invention are explained in detail with reference to an embodiment.

[0066] The present disclosure provides a cooking device, which includes a feeding device and a pot device. The feeding device is used to add seasonings to the pot device, and the pot device is used to cook food. Specifically, when the cooking device is in operation, a user puts food into the pot device, and the pot device cooks the food through cooking operations such as stir-frying and heating.

[0067] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the feeding device includes a base 10, a seasoning box assembly 20 and a diversion assembly.

[0068] Among them, a confluence chamber 11 is provided on the base 10, and the confluence chamber 11 is used to receive the fluid from the discharge port of the seasoning box assembly 20, and a liquid outlet 12 connected to the pot body device is provided at the bottom of the confluence chamber 11. Specifically, the liquid outlet 12 can be connected to the pot body device through a hose inside the peristaltic pump, and the peristaltic pump alternately squeezes and releases the hose through a pressure roller, so that the fluid in the confluence chamber 11 is transported to the pot body device. Since the peristaltic pump pumps the fluid by alternately squeezing and releasing the hose through a pressure roller, the amount of liquid added will form periodic fluctuations, which will cause the fluid level in the confluence chamber 11 to fluctuate up and down. When the fluid level drops rapidly, the fluids at various locations around the circumference will eventually collide at the center of the confluence chamber 11, and then splash upward to various positions such as the one-way valve 23, the material bottle and the turntable 22, causing residual fluid contamination.

[0069] The seasoning box assembly 20 is configured to rotate relative to the base 10 until the outlet of the seasoning box assembly 20 is aligned with the confluence chamber 11, so that the fluid in the seasoning box 21 is delivered to the confluence chamber 11. Specifically, the seasoning box assembly 20 includes at least one seasoning box 21 and a turntable 22. Each seasoning box 21 has an outlet at the bottom, and each outlet is provided with a one-way valve 23. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the turntable 22 is rotatably mounted on the base 10 and has a plurality of slots for accommodating the seasoning boxes 21. The bottoms of the slots are provided with openings that communicate with the outlets of the seasoning boxes 21. The turntable 22 can rotate relative to the base 10 to align the outlets of the corresponding seasoning boxes 21 with the confluence chamber 11. A drive motor can be disposed within the base 10 to drive the turntable 22 to rotate.

[0070] Specifically, the one-way valve 23 includes a valve seat 231, a valve core 232 and a spring (please refer to the structure of the one-way valve 23). Figure 11), the valve seat 231 is sealed and fixed at the outlet of the seasoning box 21, and the valve core 232 is located at the center of the valve seat 231. The spring is connected to the valve core 232 and the valve seat 231 respectively. When the one-way valve 23 is in the static state, the valve core 232 of the one-way valve 23 is in a sealed closed position relative to the valve seat 231, thereby sealing the fluid in the seasoning box 21 in the seasoning box 21. Under the action of the negative pressure provided by the peristaltic pump, the valve core 232 moves downward relative to the valve seat 231 to the open position, allowing the fluid in the seasoning box 21 to flow out along the periphery of the valve core 232 into the confluence chamber 11 below. After the peristaltic pump is turned off, the valve core 232 is no longer affected by the negative pressure provided by the peristaltic pump. The spring resets the valve core 232 upward, and the valve core 232 is once again in the sealed closed position relative to the valve seat 231, thereby once again sealing the fluid in the seasoning box 21 in the seasoning box 21.

[0071] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the feeding device also includes an elastic sealing ring 40, one end of which is connected to the base 10. The elastic sealing ring 40 can be deformed at the rear end when the turntable 22 rotates relative to the base 10 to be sealed with the turntable 22, thereby forming a stable negative pressure in the peristaltic pump and ensuring that the one-way valve 23 can be opened and closed normally.

[0072] The flow guide component is arranged in the passage between the discharge port and the confluence cavity 11, that is, Figure 2 As shown, the flow guide assembly is disposed between the discharge port and the liquid outlet 12 of the confluence chamber 11. The flow guide assembly has a sidewall portion extending circumferentially, extending downward from the edge of the passage to the center of the passage; the flow guide assembly is configured to allow fluid at the edge of the passage to flow along the sidewall portion toward the center of the passage.

[0073] In the cooking device disclosed herein, the flow guide assembly disclosed herein can guide the fluid located at the edge of the passage from the side wall to the center of the passage, thereby preventing the fluid from splashing onto the various structures of the base 10 and the seasoning box assembly 20, thereby avoiding contamination caused by fluid residue.

[0074] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the guide component includes a first guide component 31 arranged in the confluence cavity 11, and the side wall portion includes a lower side wall portion 311 arranged on the first guide component 31, and a gap 313 is formed between the lower side wall portion 311 and the confluence cavity 11; the fluid located in the confluence cavity 11 is configured to flow toward the liquid outlet 12 along the gap 313.

[0075] like Figure 4 and 5As shown, the lower portion of the first flow guide component 31 is the lower side wall portion 311. Figure 3 As shown, a gap 313 is formed between the side wall portion and the confluence chamber 11. When the fluid in the confluence chamber 11 flows to the lower side wall portion 311, it will flow from the gap 313 between the lower side wall portion 311 and the cavity wall of the confluence chamber 11 to the lower liquid outlet 12. During the liquid delivery process of the peristaltic pump, when the fluid flows back from the liquid outlet 12, the lower side wall portion 311 can divert the fluid to the gaps 313 at various locations, thereby avoiding fluid splashing caused by the liquid surface floating up and down during the fluid reflux process. In addition, when the fluid flows back upward from the liquid outlet 12, the lower side wall portion 311 can partially block the refluxed fluid. Furthermore, the gap between the side wall portion 311 and the inner wall of the confluence chamber 11 will also bring resistance to the reflux of the liquid, thereby reducing the fluctuation amplitude of the fluid in the confluence chamber 11 and avoiding fluid splashing.

[0076] Specifically, there are many ways to arrange the first flow guide component 31 in the confluence cavity 11. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 4 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, a plurality of positioning grooves 314 are provided in the circumferential direction of the lower side wall portion 311, and a plurality of protrusions 13 adapted to the positioning grooves 314 are provided on the cavity wall of the confluence cavity 11. The lower side wall portion 311 is installed in the positioning grooves 314 of the confluence cavity 11 through the protrusions 13, and a gap 313 is formed between the surface of the lower side wall portion 311 and the inner wall of the confluence cavity 11. The gap 313 is located between the adaptation structure of two adjacent protrusions 13 and the positioning grooves 314. Figure 8 and Figure 9 The embodiment in FIG. 1 is an embodiment of an adaptation structure having three sets of protrusions 13 and positioning grooves 314. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view passing through two protrusions 13 at the same time, Figure 9 It is a cross-sectional view passing through only one protrusion 13. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the number of matching structures between the protrusion 13 and the positioning groove 314 can also be adjusted.

[0077] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the main body of the lower side wall portion 311 is fitted with the cavity wall of the confluence chamber 11, and a plurality of guide grooves recessed in the surface of the lower side wall portion 311 are provided in the circumferential direction of the lower side wall portion 311. A gap 313 is formed between the guide groove and the inner wall of the confluence chamber 11. The guide groove extends along the passage direction toward the liquid outlet 12. When the fluid in the confluence chamber 11 flows to the lower side wall portion 311, it will flow from the gap 313 between the guide groove and the cavity wall of the confluence chamber 11 to the liquid outlet 12 below.

[0078] like Figures 4 to 7As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower side wall portion 311 is a cone or pyramid structure with a regular or irregular outer contour, and the lower side wall portion 311 is a plane or arc surface extending obliquely downward from the edge of the first guide component 31 to the bottom end, so that the lower side wall portion 311 has a shape with a gradually decreasing outer diameter from the edge of the first guide component 31 to its bottom end. Such a structure enables the fluid to be guided to the bottom end of the lower side wall portion 311 and then flow into the liquid outlet 12 when flowing down from the top of the first guide component 31; and when there is fluid reflux at the liquid outlet 12, the lower side wall portion 311 can also well divert the fluid to various gaps 313, thereby effectively avoiding fluid splashing caused by the ups and downs of the liquid surface during the fluid reflux process.

[0079] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 3 As shown, the bottom end of the first guide component 31 is directly opposite to the liquid outlet 12, so that the fluid can flow into the center of the liquid outlet 12, thereby making the fluid flow smoother; and when fluid reflux occurs, the lower side wall portion 311 can also make the refluxed fluid evenly distributed around the circumference without being biased to one side, thereby further preventing the reflux of the fluid from splashing.

[0080] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 3 As shown, the lower sidewall portion 311 forms a pointed structure at the bottom end of the first flow guide component 31. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower sidewall portion 311 forms a circular arc surface structure or a flat surface structure at the bottom end of the first flow guide component 31. The pointed structure can better guide the fluid into the center of the liquid outlet 12; while the circular arc surface structure or flat surface structure can cause the returning fluid to impact the circular arc surface or flat surface, thereby minimizing the fluid flow rate and improving the effect of the lower sidewall portion 311 in preventing the return fluid from splashing.

[0081] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the area of ​​the confluence chamber 11 corresponding to the lower side wall portion 311 has a gradually decreasing inner diameter. Since the cross-section of the lower side wall portion 311 gradually decreases, the area of ​​the confluence chamber 11 corresponding to the lower side wall portion 311 has a gradually decreasing inner diameter. In this way, the shapes of the confluence chamber 11 and the lower side wall portion 311 match each other, making the gap 313 between the confluence chamber 11 and the lower side wall portion 311 relatively smooth, thereby making the process of fluid flowing out of the gap 313 smoother.

[0082] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the size of the gap 313 is 1 mm to 3 mm, which can avoid the problem of poor fluid flow caused by a gap 313 being too small, and can also avoid the problem of not being able to prevent backflow and liquid splashing caused by a gap 313 being too large.

[0083] Another effect of setting the first flow guide component 31 in the material collection chamber 11 is that when the height of the fluid is lower than the top of the first flow guide component 31, due to the obstruction of the first flow guide component 31, the fluid can be prevented from colliding in the middle of the material collection chamber 11 when pumping the material out, thereby avoiding fluid splashing.

[0084] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sidewall portion includes an upper sidewall portion 312 disposed on the first flow guide component 31. The upper sidewall portion 312 extends obliquely from the sidewall of the first flow guide component 31 to the top of the first flow guide component 31. The upper sidewall portion 312 can receive fluid from the discharge port, diverting the fluid to the gap 313 between the lower sidewall portion 311 and the wall of the confluence chamber 11, and then flowing to the liquid outlet 12 below. By providing the upper sidewall portion 312, direct impact between the fluid from the discharge port and the fluid in the confluence chamber 11 can be avoided, thereby preventing splashing caused by direct impact between the fluid from the discharge port and the fluid in the confluence chamber 11. Moreover, during the diversion process, the upper sidewall portion 312 can also reduce the flow rate of the fluid, thereby reducing the amount of bubbles generated when the fluid from the discharge port merges into the confluence chamber 11, thereby preventing fluid bubbles from filling the confluence chamber 11 and splashing onto structures such as the one-way valve 23, the elastic sealing ring 40, or the turntable 22.

[0085] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 3 As shown, the top of the first flow guide component 31 is located on the axis of the passage, so that the upper side wall portion 312 can evenly distribute the fluid to various parts of the gap 313 between the lower side wall portion 311 and the cavity wall of the confluence cavity 11 when receiving the fluid from the discharge port, thereby avoiding excessive fluid on one side and causing poor fluid circulation.

[0086] like Figure 3 As shown, the upper side wall portion 312 forms a pointed structure at the top of the first flow guide component 31. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the upper side wall portion 312 forms an arc surface structure or a plane structure at the top of the first flow guide component 31. The fluid falling from above can be diverted to the inflow gap 313 by passing through the top of the first flow guide component 31, and can also avoid bubbles generated by the impact of the upper fluid and the fluid in the collection chamber 11. In addition, the fluid falling from above flows downward along the upper side wall portion 312, which can reduce the flow rate of the fluid and further avoid the generation of bubbles.

[0087] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the outer contour of the upper side wall portion 312 is an outwardly convex arc surface. Figure 4 、 Figure 5In the figure, the upper side wall 312 is first formed as an outward convex arc surface at the side wall position of the first guide component 31, and then forms an inward concave arc surface near the top of the first guide component 31, and finally forms the tip structure of the first guide component 31. The upper side wall 312 forms an approximately "peach" shaped outer contour. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, the outer contour of the upper side wall portion 312 is an inwardly concave arc surface from the side wall of the first guide component 31 to the top of the first guide component 31.

[0088] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 、 Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the guide assembly includes a second guide assembly 32 arranged at the discharge port position, the second guide assembly 32 includes a gathering chamber 321, and a gathering port 322 is arranged at the bottom of the gathering chamber 321; the fluid flowing out of the discharge port is configured to flow from the gathering port 322 into the confluence chamber 11 under the restriction of the gathering chamber 321.

[0089] Specifically, such as Figure 10 As shown, the second flow guide assembly 32 may include a flow converging fixing portion 323, a flow converging sidewall portion 324, and a flow converging bottom portion 325 that are fixedly connected to each other. The flow converging fixing portion 323 is used to secure the second flow guide assembly 32 to the valve seat 231, for example, by being sleeved onto the outer peripheral wall of the valve seat 231. The flow converging sidewall portion 324 and the flow converging bottom portion 325 are used to enclose a flow converging cavity 321. The flow converging bottom portion 325 defines a converging opening 322. The flow converging sidewall portion 324 and the flow converging bottom portion 325 may form a smooth transition surface or be perpendicular to each other.

[0090] As previously mentioned, the one-way valve 23 is internally provided with a valve core 232. When fluid flows out of the one-way valve 23, it flows out around the valve core 232. Therefore, the fluid flowing out of the valve core 232 may splash onto the turntable 22, the base 10, and other structures. By providing the second flow guide assembly 32, the fluid flowing out of the one-way valve 23 can flow along the inner wall of the flow converging chamber 321, or downwardly within the confines of the flow converging chamber 321, and then out of the converging port 322 at the bottom of the second flow guide assembly 32 into the converging chamber 11. This allows the fluid to fall vertically out of the converging port 322, preventing it from flowing outward and splashing onto the turntable 22, the base 10, and other structures.

[0091] like Figure 10 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second flow guide component 32 may further include a flow-converging vertical portion 326, which is cylindrical and extends along the direction of the passage. The convergence port 322 passes through the flow-converging vertical portion 326, and the flow-converging vertical portion 326 can make the fluid flowing out of the convergence port 322 flow straight downward, thereby avoiding the fluid flowing out of the convergence port 322 from splashing again.

[0092] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the gathering port 322 is disposed at the center of the bottom of the second flow guide component 32 and is coaxial with the confluence chamber 11. Since the gathering port 322 is disposed at the center of the bottom of the second flow guide component 32 and is coaxial with the confluence chamber 11, the fluid flowing out of the gathering port 322 can fall at the center of the confluence chamber 11, thereby evenly distributing the fluid to various locations in the gap 313 between the lower side wall portion 311 and the cavity wall of the confluence chamber 11, thereby avoiding the problem of excessive fluid on one side causing poor fluid circulation.

[0093] And if Figure 2 As shown, the gathering port 322 is arranged at the center position of the bottom of the second guide component 32, and can be coaxially arranged with the upper side wall portion 312, so that when the fluid flows out from the gathering port 322, it can fall on the tip structure of the upper side wall portion 312, and can extend the flow time of the fluid on the upper side wall portion 312 as much as possible, and reduce the flow rate of the fluid as much as possible, thereby reducing the amount of bubbles generated by the fluid from the discharge port merging into the fluid in the confluence cavity 11, thereby preventing the fluid bubbles from filling the confluence cavity 11 and splashing onto structures such as the turntable 22.

[0094] As previously mentioned, since the one-way valve 23 automatically closes after the peristaltic pump is turned off, a certain negative pressure is generated in the flow-collecting chamber 321 when the one-way valve is instantly closed. Due to the surface tension of the fluid itself and the negative pressure in the flow-collecting chamber 321, the fluid is retained in the flow-collecting chamber 321, thereby preventing the fluid in the flow-collecting chamber 321 from flowing out of the collection port 322 when the turntable 22 rotates and contaminating various structures on the base 10.

[0095] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the gathering port 322 is cylindrical, and the diameter of the gathering port 322 ranges from 2 mm to 6 mm. In this way, it can avoid the problem that the gathering port 322 is too small and the fluid flow is too low to meet the needs, and it can also avoid the problem that the gathering port 322 is too large and cannot achieve the purpose of flow gathering and sealing.

[0096] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bottom end of the converging opening 322 is constructed to be at least lower than the height of the elastic sealing ring 40 in its undeformed state. Thus, when the turntable 22 rotates, the bottom end of the converging opening 322 can scrape against the elastic sealing ring 40, and the elastic sealing ring 40 can scrape off any droplets hanging from the converging opening 322, causing them to fall into the confluence chamber 11. This prevents droplets hanging from the converging opening 322 from falling and contaminating various structures on the base 10 when the turntable 22 rotates. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, while the structures of the converging fixing portion 323, the converging sidewall portion 324, and the converging bottom portion 325 remain unchanged, the converging vertical portion 326 can be extended downward to a height lower than the height of the elastic sealing ring 40 in its undeformed state.

[0097] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 As shown, the bottom end of the gathering opening 322 is constructed to be at least lower than the lowest height of the seasoning box 21. In this way, no matter how large the gathering opening is, the second guide component 32 can completely prevent the fluid flowing out of the gathering opening 322 from splashing onto the seasoning box 21.

[0098] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 As shown, the distance between the bottom end of the gathering port 322 and the upper side wall portion 312 is 15 mm to 40 mm. This can prevent the fluid flowing out of the gathering port 322 from flowing too fast when it lands on the upper side wall portion 312 due to the distance between the bottom end of the gathering port 322 and the upper side wall portion 312 being too large, thereby reducing the amount of bubbles generated by the impact of the fluid and the upper side wall portion 312. It also prevents the upper side wall portion 312 from extending too far upward, saving materials for processing the upper side wall portion 312 and reducing the difficulty of processing the upper side wall portion 312.

[0099] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 As shown, the diameter of the gathering mouth 322 is less than or equal to 1 / 2 of the maximum diameter of the second guide component 32, so that the sizes of the second guide component 32 and the gathering mouth 322 can match each other, avoiding the size of the second guide component 32 being too large, saving the processing materials of the second guide component 32, and reducing the processing difficulty of the second guide component 32.

[0100] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the diameter of the gathering port 322 is less than or equal to 1 / 2 of the minimum diameter of the first flow guide component 31, so that the fluid that can flow out of the gathering port 322 can fall on the first flow guide component 31, thereby enabling the first flow guide component 31 to effectively play a guiding role.

[0101] like Figure 1 As shown, the second aspect of the present disclosure also provides a feeding device, including a base 10, a seasoning box assembly 20 and a flow guide assembly. A confluence chamber 11 is provided on the base 10; the seasoning box assembly 20 is configured to rotate relative to the base 10 until the discharge port of the seasoning box assembly 20 is aligned with the confluence chamber 11, so that the fluid in the seasoning box 21 is transported to the confluence chamber 11; the flow guide assembly is provided in the passage between the discharge port and the confluence chamber 11, and the flow guide assembly has a side wall portion extending in the circumferential direction, and the side wall portion extends from the edge position of the passage to the center position of the passage; the flow guide assembly is constructed to make the fluid at the edge position of the passage flow along the side wall portion to the center position of the passage. Specifically, the specific structure and function of the feeding device are described above and will not be repeated here.

[0102] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a liquid outlet 12 is provided at the bottom of the confluence chamber 11; the flow guide component includes a first flow guide component 31 provided in the confluence chamber 11, and the side wall portion includes a lower side wall portion 311 provided on the first flow guide component 31, and a gap 313 is formed between the lower side wall portion 311 and the confluence chamber 11; the fluid in the confluence chamber 11 is configured to flow toward the liquid outlet 12 along the gap 313; or, the flow guide component includes a second flow guide component 32 provided at the discharge port position, the second flow guide component 32 includes a converging chamber 321, and a converging port 322 is provided at the bottom of the converging chamber 321; the fluid flowing out of the discharge port is configured to flow from the converging port 322 into the confluence chamber 11 under the restriction of the converging chamber 321. The above-mentioned specific structure and its function are described above with reference to the above-mentioned expressions and will not be repeated here. Figure 1 As shown, the third aspect of the present disclosure further provides a feeding device, comprising a housing 50, a seasoning box assembly 20, and a flow guide assembly. The seasoning box assembly 20 is located within the housing 50, and the discharge port of the seasoning box assembly 20 is connected to the confluence cavity 11, so that the fluid in the seasoning box assembly 20 is transported to the confluence cavity 11.

[0103] The flow guide assembly is disposed in the passage between the discharge port and the confluence chamber 11. It has a circumferentially extending sidewall portion extending from the edge of the passage to the center of the passage. The flow guide assembly is configured to direct fluid at the edge of the passage toward the center along the sidewall portion. The specific structure and function of the feeding device are described above and will not be further elaborated here.

[0104] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a liquid outlet 12 is provided at the bottom of the confluence chamber 11; the flow guide assembly includes a first flow guide assembly 31 provided in the confluence chamber 11, and the side wall portion includes a lower side wall portion 311 provided on the first flow guide assembly 31, with a gap 313 formed between the lower side wall portion 311 and the confluence chamber 11; the fluid in the confluence chamber 11 is configured to flow toward the liquid outlet 12 along the gap 313; or, the flow guide assembly includes a second flow guide assembly 32 provided at the discharge port position, the second flow guide assembly 32 includes a converging chamber 321, and a converging port 322 is provided at the bottom of the converging chamber 321; the fluid flowing out of the discharge port is configured to flow from the converging port 322 into the confluence chamber 11 under the restriction of the converging chamber 321. The above-mentioned specific structure and its function are described above with reference to the above description and will not be repeated here.

[0105] Application Scenario 1

[0106] When adding ingredients, the seasoning box assembly 20 begins to rotate to align the discharge port and the discharge opening of the target seasoning box 21. After the seasoning box assembly 20 rotates until the discharge port and the discharge opening are aligned, the elastic sealing ring 40 will be sealed to the seasoning box assembly 20 under its own elastic force. The peristaltic pump is then started. At this time, due to the sealing connection between the elastic sealing ring 40 and the seasoning box assembly 20, the peristaltic pump can generate sufficient negative pressure to open the one-way valve 23, causing the fluid in the target seasoning box 21 to begin to flow out of the one-way valve 23.

[0107] The fluid flowing out of the one-way valve 23 will fall on the tip structure of the upper side wall portion 312. The upper side wall portion 312 can receive the fluid from the discharge port, diverting the fluid to the gap 313 between the lower side wall portion 311 and the wall of the confluence chamber 11, and then flowing to the lower liquid outlet 12. By providing the upper side wall portion 312, it is possible to prevent the fluid from the discharge port from directly impacting the fluid in the confluence chamber 11, thereby preventing splashing caused by the direct impact of the fluid from the discharge port and the fluid in the confluence chamber 11. Moreover, during the diversion process, the upper side wall portion 312 can reduce the flow rate of the fluid from the discharge port, thereby reducing the amount of bubbles generated when the fluid from the discharge port merges into the confluence chamber 11, thereby preventing the fluid bubbles from filling the confluence chamber 11 and splashing onto structures such as the one-way valve 23, the elastic sealing ring 40 or the turntable 22. When the fluid in the confluence chamber 11 flows from the upper sidewall portion 312 to the lower sidewall portion 311 , it flows from the gap 313 between the lower sidewall portion 311 and the chamber wall of the confluence chamber 11 to the liquid outlet 12 below.

[0108] During the liquid delivery process of the peristaltic pump, the fluid may flow back from the liquid outlet 12. When the fluid flows back from the liquid outlet 12, the lower side wall portion 311 can divert the fluid to the gaps 313 at various locations, thereby avoiding the fluid splashing caused by the liquid surface floating up and down during the fluid reflux process. In addition, when the fluid flows back upward from the liquid outlet 12, the lower side wall portion 311 can also partially block the refluxed fluid. Furthermore, the gap between the side wall portion 311 and the inner wall of the confluence chamber 11 will also bring resistance to the reflux of the liquid, thereby reducing the fluctuation amplitude of the fluid in the confluence chamber 11 and avoiding fluid splashing.

[0109] After the feeding stop condition is met, the peristaltic pump stops and the one-way valve 23 automatically closes. At this time, the feeding work of one seasoning is completed.

[0110] Application Scenario 2

[0111] When adding ingredients, the seasoning box assembly 20 begins to rotate to align the discharge port and the discharge opening of the target seasoning box 21. After the seasoning box assembly 20 rotates until the discharge port and the discharge opening are aligned, the elastic sealing ring 40 will be sealed to the seasoning box assembly 20 under its own elastic force. The peristaltic pump is then activated, generating sufficient negative pressure to open the one-way valve 23, allowing the fluid in the target seasoning box 21 to begin to flow out of the one-way valve 23.

[0112] The fluid flowing out of the one-way valve 23 flows along the inner wall of the converging chamber 321, or flows downward under the restriction of the converging chamber 321, and then flows out of the converging port 322 at the bottom of the second flow guide component 32 into the converging chamber 11. In this way, the fluid flows out of the converging port 322 and falls vertically, and does not flow out in all directions, thereby preventing it from splashing onto the turntable 22, the base 10, and other structures.

[0113] When the feeding stop condition is met, the peristaltic pump stops and the one-way valve 23 automatically closes, completing the feeding of one seasoning. After the one-way valve 23 closes, there is no longer a pressure difference between the inside and outside of the second flow guide assembly 32. This allows the second flow guide assembly 32 to retain the fluid in the flow collection chamber 321 within the flow collection chamber 321, preventing the fluid from flowing out of the collection port 322 when the turntable 22 rotates and contaminating various structures on the base 10.

[0114] If the next seasoning needs to be added, the seasoning box assembly 20 will continue to rotate to align the discharge port of the other target seasoning box 21 with the discharge port. During the rotation of the turntable 22, the elastic sealing ring 40 will disengage from the turntable 22 and return to its undeformed state. The bottom end of the gathering port 322 can scrape against the elastic sealing ring 40, so that the elastic sealing ring 40 can scrape off the droplets hanging from the gathering port 322 and make them fall into the confluence chamber 11, preventing the droplets hanging from the gathering port 322 from falling when the turntable 22 rotates and contaminating the various structures on the base 10.

[0115] The embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above. The above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terms used herein are selected to best explain the principles of the embodiments, their practical applications, or technical improvements in the marketplace, or to enable other persons skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a feeding device, wherein the feeding device comprises: A base (10), wherein a confluence cavity (11) is provided on the base (10); a seasoning box assembly (20), the seasoning box assembly (20) being configured to rotate relative to the base (10) until the discharge port of the seasoning box assembly (20) is aligned with the confluence cavity (11), so that the fluid in the seasoning box assembly (20) is transported to the confluence cavity (11); A flow guide component is provided in the passage between the discharge port and the confluence chamber (11), the flow guide component having a side wall portion extending in a circumferential direction, the side wall portion extending downward from the edge position of the passage to the center position of the passage; the flow guide component is configured to allow the fluid at the edge position of the passage to flow along the side wall portion to the center position of the passage; The bottom of the confluence cavity (11) is provided with a liquid outlet (12); the flow guide assembly includes a first flow guide assembly (31) arranged in the confluence cavity (11); the side wall portion includes a lower side wall portion (311) arranged on the first flow guide assembly (31); a gap (313) is formed between the lower side wall portion (311) and the confluence cavity (11); and the fluid in the confluence cavity (11) is configured to flow along the gap (313) toward the liquid outlet (12).

2. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The lower side wall portion (311) is in a conical or pyramidal structure, and the lower side wall portion (311) is in an inclined plane or arc surface from the edge of the first flow guide component (31) to the bottom end.

3. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of positioning grooves (314) are provided on the circumferential direction of the lower side wall portion (311), a plurality of protrusions (13) adapted to the positioning grooves (314) are provided on the cavity wall of the confluence cavity (11), the lower side wall portion (311) is installed in the positioning grooves (314) of the confluence cavity (11) via the protrusions (13), and the gap (313) is formed between the surface of the lower side wall portion (311) and the inner wall of the confluence cavity (11); Alternatively, a plurality of guide grooves recessed in the surface of the lower side wall portion (311) are provided in the circumferential direction of the lower side wall portion (311), and the guide grooves and the inner wall of the confluence cavity (11) form the gap (313).

4. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The size of the gap (313) is 1 mm to 3 mm.

5. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The area of ​​the confluence cavity (11) corresponding to the lower side wall portion (311) presents a shrinking structure with a gradually decreasing inner diameter.

6. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The bottom end of the first flow guide component (31) is directly opposite to the liquid outlet (12); the lower side wall portion (311) forms a tip structure, an arc surface structure, or a plane structure at the bottom end of the first flow guide component (31).

7. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The side wall portion comprises an upper side wall portion (312) provided on the first flow guide component (31), wherein the upper side wall portion (312) extends obliquely from the side wall of the first flow guide component (31) to the top end of the first flow guide component (31).

8. The cooking device according to claim 7, wherein The top end of the first flow guide component (31) is located on the axis of the passage; the upper side wall portion (312) forms a tip structure, or an arc surface structure, or a plane structure at the top end of the first flow guide component (31).

9. The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that The flow guide assembly includes a second flow guide assembly (32) arranged at the position of the discharge port, the second flow guide assembly (32) includes a flow converging cavity (321), and a convergence port (322) is provided at the bottom of the flow converging cavity (321); the fluid flowing out of the discharge port is configured to flow from the convergence port (322) into the converging cavity (11) under the restriction of the flow converging cavity (321).

10. The cooking device according to claim 9, wherein The converging port (322) is arranged at the center of the bottom of the second flow guide component (32) and is coaxially arranged with the converging cavity (11).

11. The cooking device according to claim 9, wherein A one-way valve (23) is provided at the discharge port, and the one-way valve (23) comprises a valve seat (231) and a valve core (232) provided at the center of the valve seat (231); the second flow guide component (32) is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the valve seat (231).

12. The cooking device according to claim 11, wherein The seasoning box assembly (20) comprises: At least one seasoning box (21), each seasoning box (21) having a discharge port at its bottom, and each discharge port having a one-way valve (23); a turntable (22), the seasoning box (21) being fixedly mounted on the turntable (22), the turntable (22) being configured to rotate relative to the base (10) to drive the corresponding seasoning box (21) to align its discharge port with the confluence cavity (11); The feeding device also includes: an elastic sealing ring (40), one end of which is connected to the base (10), and the elastic sealing ring (40) is configured to deform at its end after the turntable (22) rotates relative to the base (10) so as to be sealed with the turntable (22); The bottom end of the gathering opening (322) is constructed to be at least lower than the height of the elastic sealing ring (40) when it is in an undeformed state.

13. A feeding device, characterized in that: include: A base (10), wherein a confluence cavity (11) is provided on the base (10); a seasoning box assembly (20), the seasoning box assembly (20) being configured to rotate relative to the base (10) until the discharge port of the seasoning box assembly (20) is aligned with the confluence cavity (11), so that the fluid in the seasoning box assembly (20) is transported to the confluence cavity (11); A flow guide component is provided in the passage between the discharge port and the confluence chamber (11), the flow guide component having a side wall portion extending in a circumferential direction, the side wall portion extending downward from the edge position of the passage to the center position of the passage; the flow guide component is configured to allow the fluid at the edge position of the passage to flow along the side wall portion to the center position of the passage; The bottom of the confluence cavity (11) is provided with a liquid outlet (12); the flow guide assembly includes a first flow guide assembly (31) arranged in the confluence cavity (11); the side wall portion includes a lower side wall portion (311) arranged on the first flow guide assembly (31); a gap (313) is formed between the lower side wall portion (311) and the confluence cavity (11); and the fluid in the confluence cavity (11) is configured to flow along the gap (313) toward the liquid outlet (12).

14. The feeding device according to claim 13, characterized in that The flow guide assembly includes a second flow guide assembly (32) arranged at the position of the discharge port, the second flow guide assembly (32) includes a flow converging cavity (321), and a convergence port (322) is provided at the bottom of the flow converging cavity (321); the fluid flowing out of the discharge port is configured to flow from the convergence port (322) into the converging cavity (11) under the restriction of the flow converging cavity (321).

15. A feeding device, characterized in that: include: A box body (50), wherein a confluence cavity (11) is provided in the box body (50); A seasoning box assembly (20) is located in the box body (50), and an outlet of the seasoning box assembly (20) is in communication with the confluence cavity (11), so that the fluid in the seasoning box assembly (20) is transported to the confluence cavity (11); A flow guide component is provided in the passage between the discharge port and the confluence chamber (11), the flow guide component having a side wall portion extending in a circumferential direction, the side wall portion extending downward from the edge position of the passage to the center position of the passage; the flow guide component is configured to allow the fluid at the edge position of the passage to flow along the side wall portion to the center position of the passage; The bottom of the confluence cavity (11) is provided with a liquid outlet (12); the flow guide assembly includes a first flow guide assembly (31) arranged in the confluence cavity (11); the side wall portion includes a lower side wall portion (311) arranged on the first flow guide assembly (31); a gap (313) is formed between the lower side wall portion (311) and the confluence cavity (11); and the fluid in the confluence cavity (11) is configured to flow along the gap (313) toward the liquid outlet (12).

16. The feeding device according to claim 15, characterized in that The flow guide assembly includes a second flow guide assembly (32) arranged at the position of the discharge port, the second flow guide assembly (32) includes a flow converging cavity (321), and a convergence port (322) is provided at the bottom of the flow converging cavity (321); the fluid flowing out of the discharge port is configured to flow from the convergence port (322) into the converging cavity (11) under the restriction of the flow converging cavity (321).

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