Cooking equipment and feeding devices

Abstract

An embodiment of the present application provides a cooking device, including a cooking device and a feeding device, the cooking device including a cooking body, the feeding device being configured to feed cooking ingredients into the cooking body according to a preset electronic recipe; the feeding device including a base, a lifting seat and a plurality of material boxes, the lifting seat being able to be raised and lowered on the base, the plurality of material boxes being able to be respectively flipped around a horizontal axis and held on the lifting seat, the plurality of material boxes being arranged in sequence from top to bottom.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, and in particular to a cooking device and a feeding device. Background Art

[0002] Related art proposes a cooking device that can cook cooking ingredients. However, this cooking device still requires the user to manually put the cooking ingredients into the cooking body, which has a low degree of automation and is prone to oil splashing during the feeding process, causing injuries to the user. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a cooking device and a feeding device that can automatically feed materials, increase the degree of automation in the cooking process, and reduce the risk of user injury.

[0004] On the one hand, an embodiment of the present application provides a feeding device, comprising: a base; a lifting seat that can be raised and lowered and held on the base; a plurality of material boxes that can be flipped around a horizontal axis and held on the lifting seat, and the plurality of material boxes are arranged in sequence from top to bottom.

[0005] In some embodiments, the feeding device further includes a plurality of flipping mechanisms arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of material boxes, and each flipping mechanism is configured to drive a material box to flip around a horizontal axis.

[0006] In some embodiments, the feeding device also includes a flipping drive unit, which includes a first driving element, a transmission mechanism and a clutch mechanism connected in sequence, and the clutch mechanism is configured to engage or disengage the motion output end of the transmission mechanism and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism.

[0007] In some embodiments, the lifting seat can be raised and lowered relative to the clutch mechanism to enable the clutch mechanism to switch positions between different flipping mechanisms.

[0008] In some embodiments, the clutch mechanism includes a first cam, a first follower, a first return spring, a coupling and a second driving element that drives the first cam to rotate, the coupling having a first connecting end and a second connecting end that are relatively arranged, the first connecting end and the motion output end of the transmission mechanism remain connected, one of the first follower and the first return spring drives the coupling to move in a first straight line direction to separate the second connecting end and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism, and the other drives the coupling to move in the opposite direction of the first straight line direction to engage the second connecting end and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first follower has a first arm and a second arm, the connecting portion of the first arm and the second arm is hinged on the base, the first arm is connected to the first cam, and the second arm and the first return spring are arranged on both sides of the coupling.

[0010] In some embodiments, the clutch mechanism includes a second cam, a second follower, a first gear, a second return spring and a third driving element that drives the second cam to rotate, the second follower is arranged on the base in a reciprocating manner, the first gear is connected to the motion output end of the transmission mechanism and the first gear is arranged on the second follower, the motion input end of the flipping mechanism is provided with a second gear that meshes with the first gear, one of the second cam and the second return spring drives the second follower to swing along the first swinging direction so that the first gear and the second gear engage, and the other drives the second follower to swing in the opposite direction of the first swinging direction so that the first gear and the second gear are separated.

[0011] In some embodiments, the clutch mechanism includes a first rotating shaft, a third gear and a third return spring. The motion input end of the flipping mechanism is provided with a fourth gear meshing with the third gear. One end of the first rotating shaft is connected to the motion output end of the transmission mechanism, and the other end is provided with a first eccentric portion. The third gear is provided with a first groove portion, and the first eccentric portion can be swingably retained in the first groove portion. The third return spring is arranged between the first eccentric portion and the third gear.

[0012] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism includes a first driving wheel, a first driven wheel and a first flexible transmission member, the first driving wheel is connected to the first driving element, and the first flexible transmission member is tensioned to connect the first driving wheel and the first driven wheel.

[0013] In some embodiments, the flipping mechanism includes a second driving wheel, a second driven wheel and a second flexible transmission member that is tensioned to connect the second driving wheel and the second driven wheel, and a material box connecting member is provided on the second flexible transmission member, and the material box is arranged on the material box connecting member.

[0014] In some embodiments, one of the material box and the material box connector is provided with a flange portion, and the other is provided with a groove portion, and the flange portion and the groove portion are plugged into each other to connect and fix the material box and the material box connector.

[0015] In some embodiments, the flange portion and the groove portion are respectively magnetic for magnetic attraction and fixation.

[0016] In some embodiments, the base is provided with a fourth driving element, a third driving wheel, a third driven wheel, a third flexible transmission member and a third gear. The third flexible transmission member is tensioned to connect the third driving wheel and the third driven wheel. The fourth driving element drives the third driving wheel to rotate, and the third gear is connected to the third driven wheel. The lifting seat is provided with a first rack extending in the vertical direction, and the third gear is engaged with the first rack.

[0017] In some embodiments, the feeding device is configured to flip the material box around a horizontal axis when it reaches a preset position.

[0018] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present application provides a cooking device, including a cooking device and a feeding device, the cooking device including a cooking body, the feeding device being configured to feed cooking ingredients into the cooking body according to a preset electronic recipe; the feeding device including a base, a lifting seat and a plurality of material boxes, the lifting seat being able to be raised and lowered on the base, the plurality of material boxes being able to be respectively flipped around a horizontal axis and held on the lifting seat, the plurality of material boxes being arranged in sequence from top to bottom.

[0019] The embodiment of the present application is provided with a base, a lifting seat and multiple material boxes. The lifting seat can drive the multiple material boxes to rise and fall. Each material box can be used to place different cooking ingredients. The multiple material boxes are arranged in sequence from top to bottom, so that each material box can occupy a different height position, and the height space is used to realize the classified temporary storage of multiple cooking ingredients; during the cooking process, according to the preset electronic recipe, at the corresponding time node, the corresponding material box can be lifted and lowered to the vicinity of the cooking body by lifting the lifting seat, and then the material box can be flipped around the horizontal axis to put the cooking ingredients in the material box into the cooking body, thereby realizing the automatic addition of different cooking ingredients, which can increase the degree of automation of the cooking process, eliminate the need for users to manually add ingredients, and reduce the risk of user injury. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of a feeding device provided in some embodiments of the present application in a first position;

[0022] Figure 2 is a front structural diagram of a feeding device provided in some embodiments of the present application in a second position;

[0023] Figure 3This is an internal structural diagram of a feeding device provided in some embodiments of the present application in a first position;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a clutch mechanism of a feeding device provided in some embodiments of the present application in a disengaged state;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a clutch mechanism of a feeding device provided in some embodiments of the present application in an engaged state;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of another clutch mechanism of a feeding device provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of another clutch mechanism of the feeding device provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Structural diagram of the clutch mechanism in the disengaged state;

[0029] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 Structural diagram of the clutch mechanism in the engaged state;

[0030] Figure 10 This is an exploded structural diagram of a feeding device provided in some embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply 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 application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the present application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0033] “A and / or B” includes the following three combinations: A only, B only, and a combination of A and B.

[0034] The use of "suitable for" or "configured to" in this application is intended to be open and inclusive language, and does not exclude devices that are adapted or configured to perform additional tasks or steps. In addition, the use of "based on" is intended to be open and inclusive, as a process, step, calculation, or other action that is "based on" one or more stated conditions or values ​​may, in practice, be based on additional conditions or values ​​beyond those stated.

[0035] In this application, the word "exemplary" is used to mean "serving as an example, illustration, or illustration." Any embodiment described in this application as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. The following description is given to enable any person skilled in the art to implement and use the present application. In the following description, details are listed for the purpose of explanation. It should be understood that one of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that the present application can be implemented without using these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes are not elaborated in detail to avoid obscuring the description of the present application with unnecessary details. Therefore, the present application is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is consistent with the widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed in this application.

[0036] like Figures 1-2 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a feeding device 100, which includes a base 101, a lifting seat 102 and multiple material boxes 103, and can automatically feed materials, increase the degree of automation of the cooking process, and improve the user experience.

[0037] The lifting base 102 is held on the base 101 in a manner that allows it to be raised and lowered, while the multiple material boxes 103 are each held on the lifting base 102 so that they can be rotated about a horizontal axis. As the lifting base 102 is raised or lowered, the multiple material boxes 103 can be raised and lowered accordingly. Furthermore, each material box 103 can be rotated about a horizontal axis relative to the lifting base 102, allowing the cooking ingredients in the material boxes 103 to be poured out. The multiple material boxes 103 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom, allowing each material box 103 to occupy a different height. This allows the material boxes 103 to be arranged in a different height, reducing horizontal space usage and making the feeding device 100 suitable for use in a kitchen. The cooking element can be configured to suit the type of cooking appliance, such as a wok for a stir-fryer, a boiling pot for an electric skillet, a steamer pot for an electric steamer, a baking tray / grill for an electric grill, or a slurry preparation element for a food processor, though this embodiment of the present application is not intended to limit this.

[0038] Here, adding ingredients may include the process of adding at least one of the cooking ingredients such as dishes, seasonings, water, etc. during the cooking process; accordingly, the material box 103 may adopt various containers that can be used to load cooking ingredients such as dishes, seasonings, water, etc., and the embodiment of the present application is not limited to this.

[0039] The feeding device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application can, during the cooking process, raise or lower the corresponding ingredient box 103 to the vicinity of the cooking body at corresponding time points according to a preset electronic recipe by raising or lowering the lifting base 102. The ingredient box 103 is then tilted about a horizontal axis to release the cooking ingredients from the ingredient box 103 into the cooking body, achieving automatic delivery of different cooking ingredients, thereby increasing the degree of automation in the cooking process and improving the user experience. Furthermore, during the pre-cooking preparation process, the lifting base 102 can also be raised or lowered to a height suitable for user operation or to the feeding height of a mechanical device for providing cooking ingredients, making it easier for the user or the feeding device to place the prepared cooking ingredients into the corresponding ingredient box 103, thus making it easier to replenish the cooking ingredients. Here, an electronic recipe refers to a recipe for a specific dish, which can be pre-set into the control system of the cooking device in the form of a control program, so that the cooking device can complete the cooking of the corresponding dish according to the preset electronic recipe.

[0040] In some embodiments, the feeding device 100 is configured to cause the feed box 103 to flip about a horizontal axis upon reaching a preset position. The preset position can be pre-set in the cooking device's control system and is a preset feeding position, where the position information may include horizontal and vertical position information. This allows the feed box 103 to flip horizontally at the preset position, allowing the cooking ingredients to be dropped into the cooking container, ensuring that the cooking ingredients are placed at an optimal level and / or height.

[0041] In some embodiments, the feeding device 100 may further include a plurality of flipping mechanisms 104 arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of material boxes 103, and each flipping mechanism 104 is configured to drive a material box 103 to flip around a horizontal axis. In this way, each material box 103 can be flipped independently relative to the other material boxes 103, so that different cooking materials can be poured in batches and at different times. In some examples, the flipping mechanism 104 can be directly connected to a driving element capable of outputting rotational motion, so that the flipping mechanism 104 can rotate around the connection portion between it and the driving element, thereby driving the material box 103 connected to the flipping mechanism 104 to flip around the horizontal axis; here, the type of driving element can be determined according to actual needs, and types such as rotary motors and hydraulic motors can be used, and this is not limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0042] In other examples, the flip mechanism 104 may also be connected to the driving element via an intermediate connecting structure. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, here, the feeding device 100 may further include a flip drive unit 105, which includes a first drive element 51, a transmission mechanism 52, and a clutch mechanism 53 connected in sequence. The clutch mechanism 53 is configured to engage or disengage the motion output end of the transmission mechanism 52 and the motion input end of the flip mechanism 104. When the clutch mechanism 53 engages the motion output end of the transmission mechanism 52 with the motion input end of the flip mechanism 104, the first drive element 51 can drive the flip mechanism 104 through the transmission mechanism 52 and the clutch mechanism 53, so that the flip mechanism 104 can drive the corresponding material box 103 to flip around the horizontal axis. Here, the type of the first drive element 51 can be determined according to actual needs, and can be types such as a rotary motor, a hydraulic motor, etc., and this embodiment of the application is not limited to this.

[0043] Here, the correspondence between the clutch mechanism 53 and the plurality of flipping mechanisms 104 can be determined according to actual needs and is not limited in the embodiments of the present application. For example, the number of clutch mechanisms 53 and flipping mechanisms 104 can be equal and they can be arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, so that each clutch mechanism 53 is corresponding to one flipping mechanism 104.

[0044] As another example, the clutch mechanism 53 can correspond to multiple flipping mechanisms 104; accordingly, the lifting seat 102 can be raised and lowered relative to the clutch mechanism 53 to switch the clutch mechanism 53 between different flipping mechanisms 104. When the clutch mechanism 53 keeps the motion output end of the transmission mechanism 52 and the motion input end of any flipping mechanism 104 separated, the lifting seat 102 can drive the multiple material boxes 103 and the multiple flipping mechanisms 104 to rise and fall, on the one hand, causing the material box 103 to be poured to rise or fall to the feeding position near the cooking body, and on the other hand, causing the flipping mechanism 104 that drives the material box 103 to flip to rise or fall synchronously to the vicinity of the clutch mechanism 53; then, the lifting seat 102 can stop rising and falling, and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism 104 can engage with the motion output end of the transmission mechanism 52 through the clutch mechanism 53, so as to obtain drive from the first drive element 51 and drive the material box 103 to flip and pour around the horizontal axis. In this way, the same clutch mechanism 53 can be used to engage with different flipping mechanisms 104 at different times, reducing the number and material of the required clutch mechanisms 53, simplifying the mechanical structure of the feeding device 100, and making the structure simple and the cost low.

[0045] The setting position of the flip drive unit 105 can be determined according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this. For example, the flip drive unit 105 can be set on the base 101, so that the flip drive unit 105 and the base 101 form a reliable whole, which is easy to carry, move, and install. The setting position of the clutch mechanism 53 can be determined according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this. For example, the clutch mechanism 53 can be set near the cooking body, so that the flip mechanism 104 engaged with the clutch mechanism 53 and the material box 103 driven to flip by the flip mechanism 104 can be located near the cooking body, reducing the feeding height of the material box 103 relative to the cooking body, and reducing the risk of splashing of cooking ingredients and liquid in the cooking body.

[0046] The structure of the clutch mechanism 53 can be determined according to actual needs, and the present embodiment does not limit this. Figures 3-5As shown, in some examples, the clutch mechanism 53 may include a first cam 531, a first follower 532, a first return spring 533, a coupling 534, and a second driving element 535 that drives the first cam 531 to rotate. The coupling 534 has a first connecting end and a second connecting end disposed opposite each other. The first connecting end is connected to the motion output end of the transmission mechanism 52. One of the first follower 532 and the first return spring 533 drives the coupling 534 to move in a first linear direction, thereby separating the second connecting end of the coupling 534 from the motion input end of the flipping mechanism 104. The other of the first follower 532 and the first return spring 533 drives the coupling 534 to move in a direction opposite to the first linear direction, thereby engaging the second connecting end with the motion input end of the flipping mechanism 104. The type of the second driving element 535 can be determined based on actual needs and may be a rotary motor, a hydraulic motor, or the like, and is not limited in this embodiment of the present application. The type of the first return spring 533 can be determined according to actual needs, and can be a tension spring, a compression spring, a torsion spring, etc., which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.

[0047] Here, illustratively, the second driving element 535 drives the first cam 531 to rotate. Figure 4 As shown, when the protruding portion of the first cam 531 and the first follower 532 are opposite to each other, the first cam 531 and the first follower 532 maintain contact and drive the first follower 532 to move. The first follower 532 then drives the coupling 534 to overcome the elastic force of the first return spring 533 and move away from the motion input end of the flip mechanism 104 along the first straight line direction, so that the second connecting end of the coupling 534 and the motion input end of the flip mechanism 104 change position and separate. During this process, the first return spring 533 elastically deforms and accumulates elastic potential energy. Figure 5 As shown, when the other areas except the protrusion on the first cam 531 are relative to the first follower 532, the first cam 531 and the first follower 532 are out of contact, and the first follower 532 loses the driving force on the coupling 534. At this time, the first return spring 533 releases its elastic potential energy and drives the coupling 534 to move in the opposite direction of the first straight line direction to approach the motion input end of the flipping mechanism 104, so that the second connecting end of the coupling 534 and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism 104 are engaged.

[0048] Here, for example, the second driving element 535 drives the first cam 531 to rotate. When the protrusion of the first cam 531 and the first follower 532 are relative to each other, the first cam 531 and the first follower 532 maintain contact and drive the first follower 532 to move. The first follower 532 then drives the coupling 534 to overcome the elastic force of the first return spring 533 and move along the first straight line direction to approach the motion input end of the flip mechanism 104, so that the second connection end of the coupling 534 and the motion input end of the flip mechanism 104 change position and engage. In this process, the elastic force of the first return spring 533 Deformation accumulates elastic potential energy; when the other areas of the first cam 531 except the protrusion are relative to the first follower 532, the first cam 531 and the first follower 532 are out of contact, and the first follower 532 loses the driving force on the coupling 534. At this time, the first return spring 533 releases the elastic potential energy and drives the coupling 534 to move in the opposite direction of the first straight line away from the motion input end of the flipping mechanism 104, so that the second connecting end of the coupling 534 is separated from the motion input end of the flipping mechanism 104.

[0049] The structure of the first follower 532 can be determined based on actual needs and is not limited in this embodiment of the present application. For example, the first follower 532 can include a first arm 532a and a second arm 532b, with the connection between the first arm 532a and the second arm 532b hingedly connected to the base 101; the first arm 532a is connected to the first cam 531, and the second arm 532b and the first return spring 533 are disposed on both sides of the coupling 534. When the protrusion of the first cam 531 and the first arm 532a face each other, the first cam 531 and the first arm 532a maintain contact, driving the first follower 532 to rotate about the connection between the first arm 532a and the second arm 532b, causing the second arm 532b to act on the coupling 534, driving the coupling 534 to compress the first return spring 533. When the area of ​​the first cam 531 other than the protrusion faces the first arm 532a, the first cam 531 and the first arm 532a lose contact, and the first return spring 533 releases its elastic potential energy, driving the coupling 534 to move in the opposite direction. For example, the first arm 532a and the second arm 532b can be connected to form a V-shaped structure.

[0050] like Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, in other examples, the clutch mechanism 53 may include a second cam 531', a second follower 532', a first gear 533', a second return spring 534', and a third driving element 535' that drives the second cam 531' to rotate. The second follower 532' is disposed on the base 101 so as to be reciprocatingly swingable. The first gear 533' is connected to the motion output end of the transmission mechanism 52 and is disposed on the second follower 532'. The motion input end of the flip mechanism 104 may be provided with a second gear 44 that meshes with the first gear 533'. One of the second cam 531' and the second return spring 534' drives the second follower 532' to swing in a first swing direction, thereby meshing the first gear 533' and the second gear 44 of the transmission mechanism 52. The other of the second cam 531' and the second return spring 534' drives the second follower 532' to swing in a direction opposite to the first swing direction, thereby separating the first gear 533' and the second gear 44. The type of the third driving element 535' can be determined according to actual needs, and can be a rotary motor, a hydraulic motor, etc., and is not limited in this embodiment of the present application. The type of the second return spring 534' can be determined according to actual needs, and can be a tension spring, a compression spring, a torsion spring, etc., and is not limited in this embodiment of the present application.

[0051] Here, illustratively, the third driving element 535' drives the second cam 531' to rotate. When the protrusion of the second cam 531' and the second follower 532' are relative to each other, the second cam 531' and the second follower 532' maintain contact, driving the second follower 532' to move. The second follower 532' overcomes the elastic force of the second return spring 534' and swings in the first swing direction, causing the first gear 533' to gradually move away from the second gear 44 and disengage from the latter. During this process, the second return spring 534' elastically deforms and accumulates elastic potential energy. When the area other than the protrusion of the second cam 531' and the second follower 532' are relative to each other, the second cam 531' and the second follower 532' disengage, and the second follower 532' loses the driving force on the coupling 534. At this time, the second return spring 534' releases the elastic potential energy, driving the coupling 534 to swing in the opposite direction of the first swing direction, causing the first gear 533' to gradually approach the second gear 44 and engage with the latter.

[0052] Here, again exemplarily, the third driving element 535 ′ drives the second cam 531 ′ to rotate. When the protrusion of the second cam 531' is opposite to the second follower 532', the second cam 531' and the second follower 532' maintain contact and drive the second follower 532' to move. The second follower 532' then overcomes the elastic force of the second return spring 534' and swings along the first swing direction to approach the motion input end of the flip mechanism 104, so that the first gear 533' gradually approaches the second gear 44 and engages with the latter. During this process, the second return spring 534' elastically deforms and accumulates elastic potential energy; when the other areas of the second cam 531' except the protrusion are opposite to the second follower 532', the second cam 531' and the second follower 532' are disengaged, and the second follower 532' loses the driving force on the coupling 534. At this time, the second return spring 534' releases the elastic potential energy and the second follower 532' swings in the opposite direction of the first swing direction, so that the first gear 533' gradually moves away from the second gear 44 and disengages from the latter.

[0053] like Figure 3 and Figures 7-9 As shown, in some other examples, the clutch mechanism 53 may include a first rotating shaft 531", a third gear 532" and a third return spring 533", and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism 104 may be provided with a fourth gear 44' meshing with the third gear 532". One end of the first rotating shaft 531" is connected to the motion output end of the transmission mechanism 52, and the other end of the first rotating shaft 531" is provided with a first eccentric portion 5311" that deviates from its axis. The third gear 532" is provided with a first groove portion 5321", and the first eccentric portion 5311" can be swingably retained in the first groove portion 5321", and the third return spring 533" is provided between the first eccentric portion 5311" and the third gear 532". The type of the third return spring 533" can be determined according to actual needs, and types such as tension springs, compression springs, torsion springs, etc. can be used, and the embodiments of the present application are not limited to this.

[0054] When the motion output end of the transmission mechanism 52 and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism 104 are engaged through the clutch mechanism 53, the third gear 532" and the fourth gear 44' are engaged; at this time, the first driving element 51 can be started and drive the first rotating shaft 531" to rotate through the transmission mechanism 52, and the first eccentric portion 5311" swings accordingly and gradually approaches the side wall of the first groove portion 5321", while causing the third return spring 533" to elastically deform and accumulate elastic potential energy. When the first eccentric portion 5311" and the side wall of the first groove portion 5321" maintain contact, the first rotating shaft 531" can drive the third gear 532" to rotate through the first eccentric portion 5311", and the third gear 532" drives the fourth gear 44' to rotate to realize motion transmission.

[0055] After the first driving element 51 stops working, the first rotating shaft 531" stops rotating, causing the third gear 532" to lose the driving force from the first rotating shaft 531"; accordingly, the third return spring 533" releases elastic potential energy, driving the first eccentric portion 5311" to swing in the opposite direction and separate from the side wall of the first groove portion 5321", so that the first eccentric portion 5311" remains in the idle travel area between the two side walls of the first groove portion 5321". At this time, the lifting seat 102 can be lifted and lowered relative to the clutch mechanism 53, so that the clutch mechanism 53 switches positions between different flipping mechanisms 104; during this process, the fourth gear 44' exerts a force on the third gear 532" as the lifting seat 102 rises and falls, causing the third gear 532" to have a rotational tendency. Since the first eccentric portion 5311" remains in the idle stroke area and there is a gap between it and the side wall of the first groove portion 5321", the third gear 532" can rotate within a certain range relative to the first rotating shaft 531". When the fourth gear 44' rises and falls over the third gear 532", the fourth gear 44' avoids interference and jamming between the third gear 532" and the fourth gear 44', thereby ensuring the normal lifting movement.

[0056] Here, the structure of the first rotating shaft 531" can be determined according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present application are not limited to this. Exemplarily, the first rotating shaft 531" can have a T-shaped shaft structure, and the "|" portion of the T-shaped shaft structure can be connected to the motion output end of the transmission mechanism 52, and the first eccentric portion 5311" can be formed on the "-" portion of the T-shaped shaft structure; accordingly, the first groove portion 5321" can have an apple-shaped groove structure. As another example, the first rotating shaft 531" can have an L-shaped shaft structure.

[0057] The setting position of the third return spring 533" can be determined according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present application are not limited to this. For example, the third return spring 533" can be set between the side wall of the first eccentric portion 5311" and the first groove portion 5321". For another example, the third gear 532" can be provided with a first protrusion 5322" and a second protrusion 5323", and the third return spring 533" can be set between the first protrusion 5322" and the second protrusion 5323".

[0058] The structure of the transmission mechanism 52 can be determined according to actual needs, and can adopt types such as gear transmission, flexible transmission, connecting rod mechanism, etc., which are not limited in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 3As shown, the transmission mechanism 52 can adopt a flexible transmission structure, including a first driving wheel 521, a first driven wheel 522, and a first flexible transmission member 523. The first driving wheel 521 is connected to the first driving element 51, and the output end of the transmission mechanism 52 can be set at the first driven wheel 522. The first flexible transmission member 523 is tensioned to connect the first driving wheel 521 and the first driven wheel 522. In this way, the first driving element 51 drives the first driving wheel 521 to rotate, and the first driving wheel 521 drives the first driven wheel 522 to rotate via the first flexible transmission member 523, and the first driven wheel 522 outputs the rotational motion.

[0059] Here, the type of flexible transmission can be determined based on actual needs, and can adopt types such as belt transmission, rope transmission, chain transmission, etc., and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this. Accordingly, the types of the first driving wheel 521 and the first driven wheel 522 can be determined based on the type of flexible transmission, and can adopt types such as pulleys, rope pulleys, sprockets, etc., and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this. Similarly, the type of the first flexible transmission member 523 can be determined based on the type of flexible transmission, and can adopt types such as transmission belts, transmission ropes, transmission chains, etc.

[0060] The structural form of the flip mechanism 104 can be determined according to actual needs, and the present embodiment does not limit this. Figure 2 As shown, in some examples, the flipping mechanism 104 can employ a flexible transmission structure, including a second driving wheel 41, a second driven wheel 42, and a second flexible transmission member 43 tensionedly connected to the second driving wheel 41 and the second driven wheel 42. A cartridge connector 45 can be provided on the second flexible transmission member 43, and the cartridge 103 can be mounted on the cartridge connector 45. When a clutch mechanism 53 engages the motion output end of the transmission mechanism 52 with the motion input end of the flipping mechanism 104, the motion output by the transmission mechanism 52 can be transmitted to the second driving wheel 41 via the clutch mechanism 53, causing the second driving wheel 41, the second flexible transmission member 43, and the second driven wheel 42 to move sequentially, thereby driving the cartridge connector 45 mounted on the second flexible transmission member 43 and the cartridge 103 mounted thereon to move synchronously. The number of cartridge connectors 45 provided on the second flexible transmission member 43 can be one or more, and this is not limited in this embodiment of the present application.

[0061] The feeding device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application adopts the above-mentioned flipping mechanism 104. When feeding is not needed temporarily, the material box connector 45 and the material box 103 can be maintained in the area between the second driving wheel 41 and the second driven wheel 42, relatively away from the cooking body to avoid occupying the space near the cooking body, so that there is relatively ample operating space near the cooking body; and when feeding is needed, the material box connector 45 can be made to gradually approach and rotate around the second driven wheel 42 as the second flexible transmission member 43 moves. In this way, the material box connector 45 reaches the other side of the second driven wheel 42, causing the material box connector 45 and the material box 103 to flip over, thereby achieving the purpose of flipping and dumping the cooking ingredients.

[0062] Here, the type of flexible transmission can be determined according to actual needs, and can adopt types such as belt transmission, rope transmission, chain transmission, etc., and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this. Accordingly, the type of the second driving wheel 41 and the second driven wheel 42 can be determined according to the type of flexible transmission, and can adopt types such as pulleys, rope pulleys, sprockets, etc., and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this. Similarly, the type of the second flexible transmission member 43 can be determined according to the type of flexible transmission, and can adopt types such as transmission belts, transmission ropes, transmission chains, etc.

[0063] The material box 103 and the material box connector 45 can be connected and fixed by different structures, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 10 As shown, for example, one of the cartridge 103 and the cartridge connector 45 may be provided with a flange portion 451, and the other may be provided with a groove portion 31. The flange portion 451 and the groove portion 31 are plugged into each other to securely connect the cartridge 103 and the cartridge connector 45. For example, the cartridge 103 may be provided with a flange portion 451, while the cartridge connector 45 may be provided with a groove portion 31; for another example, the cartridge connector 45 may be provided with a flange portion 451, while the cartridge 103 may be provided with a groove portion 31.

[0064] For example, the flange portion 451 and the groove portion 31 may each be magnetic for magnetic attachment. On the one hand, the magnetic force generated by magnetic attraction allows the flange portion 451 and the groove portion 31 to be reliably connected and fixed, preventing accidental separation and falling off. On the other hand, compared to fixing methods such as threaded connection and pin connection, magnetic attachment can simplify the fixing structure of the flange portion 451 and the groove portion 31, reducing the number of steps required to remove and install the cartridge 103 on the cartridge connector 45, making it easier for the user to quickly remove and install the cartridge 103.

[0065] The lifting seat 102 can be lifted and lowered by different lifting structures, such as a linear motor structure, a lead screw-slide rail structure, etc., which is not limited in the present embodiment. Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the base 101 may be equipped with a fourth drive element 11, a third driving wheel 12, a third driven wheel 13, a third flexible transmission member 14, and a third gear 15. The third flexible transmission member 14 is tensionedly connected to the third driving wheel 12 and the third driven wheel 13, and the third gear 15 is connected to the third driven wheel 13. The lifting platform 102 may be equipped with a first rack 21 extending vertically, and the third gear 15 is meshed with the first rack 21. In this way, the fourth drive element 11 can drive the third driving wheel 12 to rotate, which in turn drives the third driven wheel 13 to rotate via the third flexible transmission member 14. The third gear 15 rotates synchronously with the third driven wheel 13, causing the meshed first rack 21 to move linearly in the vertical direction, thereby driving the lifting platform 102, where the first rack 21 is located, to move up and down. The type of the fourth drive element 11 can be determined based on actual needs, and can be a rotary motor, a hydraulic motor, or other types, and is not limited in this embodiment of the present application.

[0066] Here, the types of the third driving wheel 12 and the third driven wheel 13 can be determined according to the type of flexible transmission, and can be types such as pulleys, rope pulleys, sprockets, etc., which are not limited in the embodiments of the present application. Similarly, the type of the third flexible transmission member 14 can be determined according to the type of flexible transmission, and can be types such as transmission belts, transmission ropes, and transmission chains. Here, flexible transmission can include belt transmission, rope transmission, chain transmission, etc.

[0067] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a cooking device, which includes a cooking device and a feeding device.

[0068] Here, the cooking device may include a cooking body. The type of cooking device can be determined based on actual needs, and may include, for example, a frying pan, an electric cooker, an electric steamer, an electric grill pan, or a food processor, and this embodiment of the present application is not limited thereto. Accordingly, the cooking body can be configured accordingly based on the type of cooking device, and may include, for example, a frying pan for a frying pan, a boiling pot for an electric cooker, a steamer pot for an electric steamer, a baking tray / grill for an electric grill pan, or a pulping body for a food processor, and this embodiment of the present application is not limited thereto.

[0069] Here, the feeding device 100 can be configured to feed cooking ingredients into the cooking body according to a preset electronic recipe. The feeding device 100 includes a base 101, a lifting seat 102, and multiple material boxes 103. The lifting seat 102 can be raised and lowered on the base 101, and the multiple material boxes 103 can be respectively tilted about a horizontal axis and held on the lifting seat 102. The multiple material boxes 103 are spaced apart from each other from top to bottom. By tilting the material boxes 103 about the horizontal axis, the cooking ingredients in the material boxes 103 can be fed into the cooking body, which then cooks the cooking ingredients. Please refer to the previous description of the corresponding structures of the base 101, the lifting seat 102, and the multiple material boxes 103, and will not be repeated here.

[0070] Here, several typical application examples are briefly introduced.

[0071] Application Example 1

[0072] like Figures 1 to 5 and Figure 10 As shown, the feeding device 100 includes a base 101 , a lifting seat 102 , three turning mechanisms 104 , three material boxes 103 and a turning drive unit 105 .

[0073] The base 101 is provided with a fourth driving element 11, a third driving wheel 12, a third driven wheel 13, a third flexible transmission member 14 and a third gear 15. The third flexible transmission member 14 is tensionedly connected to the third driving wheel 12 and the third driven wheel 13, and the third gear 15 is connected to the third driven wheel 13; the lifting base 102 can be provided with a first rack 21 extending in the vertical direction, and the third gear 15 is engaged with the first rack 21.

[0074] Three flipping mechanisms 104 are arranged sequentially on the lifting base 102 from top to bottom. Each flipping mechanism 104 includes a second driving wheel 41, a second driven wheel 42, and a second flexible transmission member 43 that is tensionedly connected to the second driving wheel 41 and the second driven wheel 42. The second flexible transmission member 43 may be provided with a cartridge connector 45, with each cartridge 103 being mounted on a respective cartridge connector 45. The cartridge 103 may be provided with a flange 451, while the cartridge connector 45 may be provided with a groove 31. Both the flange 451 and the groove 31 are magnetic, allowing the cartridge 103 and the cartridge connector 45 to be plugged in and magnetically secured via the flange 451 and the groove 31.

[0075] The flip drive unit 105 includes a first drive element 51, a transmission mechanism 52, and a clutch mechanism 53, which are connected in sequence. The transmission mechanism 52 adopts a belt drive structure and includes a first driving pulley 521, a first driven pulley 522, and a first flexible transmission member 523. The first driving pulley 521 is connected to the first drive element 51, and the output end of the transmission mechanism 52 can be located at the first driven pulley 522. The first flexible transmission member 523 tensions the first driving pulley 521 and the first driven pulley 522. The clutch mechanism 53 includes a first cam 531, a first driven pulley 532, a first return spring 533, a coupling 534, and a second drive element 535 that drives the first cam 531 to rotate. The coupling 534 has a first connecting end and a second connecting end disposed opposite each other. The first connecting end is connected to the shaft end of the first driven wheel 522. The first driven member 532 drives the coupling 534 in a first linear direction, separating the second connecting end from the shaft end of the second driving wheel 41. The first return spring 533 drives the coupling 534 in a direction opposite to the first linear direction, engaging the second connecting end with the shaft end of the second driving wheel 41. The first drive element 51, the second drive element 535, and the fourth drive element 11 are each a rotary motor.

[0076] During the pre-cooking process, the second drive element 535 is activated, while the first and fourth drive elements 51 and 11 are deactivated. The second drive element 535, via the first cam 531 and the first follower 532, drives the second connection end of the coupling 534 and the shaft end of the second driving wheel 41 apart. Subsequently, the second drive element 535 remains in operation, while the fourth drive element 11 is activated. Driven by the fourth drive element 11, the third driving wheel 12 rotates the third driven wheel 13 via the third flexible transmission member 14. The third gear 532" rotates synchronously with the third driven wheel 13, causing the meshed first rack 21 to move linearly in the vertical direction, thereby moving the lifting base 102, where the first rack 21 is located, up and down. This allows the ingredient box 103 requiring refills to be raised or lowered to a height suitable for the user or other mechanical device providing the ingredients, making it easier for the user or the feeding device to place the prepared ingredients into the corresponding ingredient box 103.

[0077] During the cooking process, according to the preset electronic recipe at the corresponding time node, the second driving element 535 can be started as described above to separate the second connecting end of the coupling 534 and the shaft end of the second driving wheel 41; then the fourth driving element 11 is started to make the lifting seat 102 rise and fall as described above, so that the corresponding material box 103 rises or falls near the cooking body, and the corresponding flip mechanism 104 rises or falls near the clutch mechanism 53. Subsequently, the second driving element 535 is closed to engage the second connecting end of the coupling 534 and the shaft end of the second driving wheel 41, and the fourth driving element 11 is closed to stop the lifting of the lifting seat 102; then, the first driving element 51 is started, and the second driving wheel 41 is driven to rotate through the transmission mechanism 52 and the clutch mechanism 53, so that the second driving wheel 41, the second flexible transmission member 43 and the second driven wheel 42 move in sequence, and then drive the material box connecting member 45 and the material box 103 to move synchronously and bypass the second driven wheel 42, so that the material box 103 is flipped over and the cooking ingredients are poured into the cooking body, completing the feeding process.

[0078] Application Example 2

[0079] like Figures 1 to 3 、 Figure 6 and Figure 10 As shown, the feeding device 100 includes a base 101 , a lifting seat 102 , three turning mechanisms 104 , three material boxes 103 and a turning drive unit 105 .

[0080] The base 101 is provided with a fourth driving element 11, a third driving wheel 12, a third driven wheel 13, a third flexible transmission member 14 and a third gear 532", wherein the third flexible transmission member 14 is tensionedly connected to the third driving wheel 12 and the third driven wheel 13, and the third gear 532" is connected to the third driven wheel 13; the lifting base 102 may be provided with a first rack 21 extending in the vertical direction, and the third gear 532" is engaged with the first rack 21.

[0081] Three flipping mechanisms 104 are arranged sequentially on the lifting base 102 from top to bottom. Each flipping mechanism 104 includes a second driving wheel 41, a second driven wheel 42, and a second flexible transmission member 43 that is tensionedly connected to the second driving wheel 41 and the second driven wheel 42. The second flexible transmission member 43 may be provided with a cartridge connector 45, with each cartridge 103 being mounted on a respective cartridge connector 45. The cartridge 103 may be provided with a flange 451, while the cartridge connector 45 may be provided with a groove 31. Both the flange 451 and the groove 31 are magnetic, allowing the cartridge 103 and the cartridge connector 45 to be plugged in and magnetically secured via the flange 451 and the groove 31.

[0082] The flip drive unit 105 includes a first drive element 51, a transmission mechanism 52, and a clutch mechanism 53, which are connected in sequence. The transmission mechanism 52 adopts a belt drive structure and includes a first driving pulley 521, a first driven pulley 522, and a first flexible transmission member 523. The first driving pulley 521 is connected to the first drive element 51, and the output end of the transmission mechanism 52 can be set at the first driven pulley 522. The first flexible transmission member 523 is tensioned to connect the first driving pulley 521 and the first driven pulley 522. The clutch mechanism 53 includes a second cam 531', a second follower 532', a first gear 533', a second return spring 534', and a third drive element 535' that drives the second cam 531' to rotate. The second follower 532' is reciprocatingly mounted on the base 101. The first gear 533' is connected to the output end of the transmission mechanism 52 and is mounted on the second follower 532'. The input end of the flip mechanism 104 may be provided with a second gear 44 that meshes with the first gear 533'. The first drive element 51, the third drive element 535', and the fourth drive element 11 are each a rotary motor.

[0083] During the pre-cooking preparation process, the third drive element 535' is activated while the first and fourth drive elements 51 and 11 are deactivated. The third drive element 535', via the second cam 531', drives the second follower 532' in a first swinging direction, disengaging the first gear 533' from the second gear 44. Subsequently, the third drive element 535' maintains and activates the fourth drive element 11. Driven by the fourth drive element 11, the third driving wheel 12 rotates the third follower wheel 13 via the third flexible transmission member 14. The third gear 532' rotates synchronously with the third follower wheel 13, causing the meshed first rack 21 to move linearly in the vertical direction, thereby moving the lifting base 102, where the first rack 21 is located, up or down. This allows the ingredient box 103 requiring refills to be raised or lowered to a height suitable for user operation or other mechanical devices providing ingredients, making it easier for the user or the feeding device to place the prepared ingredients into the corresponding ingredient box 103.

[0084] During the cooking process, according to the preset electronic recipe, at the corresponding time point, the third drive element 535' can be first activated as described above, disengaging the first gear 533' and the second gear 44. The fourth drive element 11 is then activated to raise or lower the lifting base 102 as described above, causing the corresponding material box 103 to rise or fall near the cooking body and the corresponding flipping mechanism 104 to rise or fall near the clutch mechanism 53. Subsequently, the third drive element 535' is deactivated, engaging the first gear 533' and the second gear 44, and the fourth drive element 11 is deactivated, stopping the lifting base 102 from rising or falling. Subsequently, the first drive element 51 is activated, driving the second driving wheel 41 to rotate via the transmission mechanism 52 and the clutch mechanism 53, causing the second driving wheel 41, the second flexible transmission member 43, and the second driven wheel 42 to move sequentially, thereby driving the material box connector 45 and the material box 103 to move synchronously and bypass the second driven wheel 42, causing the material box 103 to flip and pour the cooking ingredients into the cooking body, completing the feeding process.

[0085] Application Example 3

[0086] like Figures 1 to 3 and Figures 7-10 As shown, the feeding device 100 includes a base 101 , a lifting seat 102 , three turning mechanisms 104 , three material boxes 103 and a turning drive unit 105 .

[0087] The base 101 is provided with a fourth driving element 11, a third driving wheel 12, a third driven wheel 13, a third flexible transmission member 14 and a third gear 532", wherein the third flexible transmission member 14 is tensionedly connected to the third driving wheel 12 and the third driven wheel 13, and the third gear 532" is connected to the third driven wheel 13; the lifting base 102 may be provided with a first rack 21 extending in the vertical direction, and the third gear 532" is engaged with the first rack 21.

[0088] Three flipping mechanisms 104 are arranged sequentially on the lifting base 102 from top to bottom. Each flipping mechanism 104 includes a second driving wheel 41, a second driven wheel 42, and a second flexible transmission member 43 that is tensionedly connected to the second driving wheel 41 and the second driven wheel 42. The second flexible transmission member 43 may be provided with a cartridge connector 45, with each cartridge 103 being mounted on a respective cartridge connector 45. The cartridge 103 may be provided with a flange 451, while the cartridge connector 45 may be provided with a groove 31. Both the flange 451 and the groove 31 are magnetic, allowing the cartridge 103 and the cartridge connector 45 to be plugged in and magnetically secured via the flange 451 and the groove 31.

[0089] The flip drive unit 105 includes a first drive element 51, a transmission mechanism 52, and a clutch mechanism 53, which are connected in sequence. The transmission mechanism 52 adopts a belt drive structure and includes a first driving pulley 521, a first driven pulley 522, and a first flexible transmission member 523. The first driving pulley 521 is connected to the first drive element 51, and the output end of the transmission mechanism 52 can be set at the first driven pulley 522. The first flexible transmission member 523 is tensioned to connect the first driving pulley 521 and the first driven pulley 522.

[0090] The clutch mechanism 53 includes a first rotating shaft 531", a third gear 532" and a third return spring 533", and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism 104 can be provided with a fourth gear 44' meshing with the third gear 532". One end of the first rotating shaft 531" is connected to the axial end of the first driven wheel 522, and the other end of the first rotating shaft 531" is provided with a first eccentric portion 5311" deviating from its axis. The third gear 532" is provided with a first groove portion 5321", and the first eccentric portion 5311" is swingably retained in the first groove portion 5321". The third gear 532" can be provided with a first protrusion 5322" and a second protrusion 5323", and the third return spring 533" can be arranged between the first protrusion 5322" and the second protrusion 5323". Among them, the first driving element 51 and the fourth driving element 11 are respectively rotating motors, and the first return spring 533 is a torsion spring.

[0091] During the preparation process before cooking, the fourth drive element 11 is started and the first drive element 51 is closed; at this time, the first eccentric portion 5311" remains in the idle travel area between the side walls of the first groove portion 5321", so that there is a gap between the first eccentric portion 5311" and the side walls of the first groove portion 5321". Driven by the fourth drive element 11, the third driving wheel 12 rotates the third driven wheel 13 via the third flexible transmission member 14. The third gear 532" rotates synchronously with the third driven wheel 13, causing the meshed first rack 21 to move linearly in the vertical direction, thereby driving the lifting base 102 where the first rack 21 is located to rise and fall. During this process, because the first eccentric portion 5311" remains in the idle travel area and there is a gap between it and the side wall of the first groove portion 5321", the third gear 532" can rotate within a certain range relative to the first rotating shaft 531". When the fourth gear 44' rises and falls over the third gear 532", it avoids interference and jamming between the third gear 532" and the fourth gear 44', ensuring normal lifting and lowering. In this way, the material box 103 that needs to be replenished with cooking ingredients can be raised or lowered to a height suitable for user operation or the feeding height of other mechanical devices that provide cooking ingredients, making it easier for the user or the feeding device to place the prepared cooking ingredients into the corresponding material box 103.

[0092] During the cooking process, according to the preset electronic recipe at the corresponding time node, the fourth driving element 11 can be started to make the lifting seat 102 rise and fall as described above, so that the corresponding material box 103 rises or falls near the cooking body, and the corresponding flip mechanism 104 rises or falls near the clutch mechanism 53, and then the fourth driving element 11 is turned off to stop the lifting seat 102 from rising and falling. Subsequently, the first driving element 51 is started, and the first driving element 51 drives the first rotating shaft 531" to rotate through the transmission mechanism 52, so that the first eccentric portion 5311" swings accordingly and gradually approaches the side wall of the first groove portion 5321", so that the first eccentric portion 5311" and the side wall of the first groove portion 5321" maintain contact. Accordingly, the first rotating shaft 531" can drive the third gear 532" to rotate through the first eccentric portion 5311", and the third gear 532" drives the fourth gear 44' to rotate to realize motion transmission; the third gear 532" can make the second driving wheel 41, the second flexible transmission member 43 and the second driven wheel 42 move in sequence, and then drive the material box connecting member 45 and the material box 103 to move synchronously and bypass the second driven wheel 42, so that the material box 103 is flipped over and the cooking ingredients are poured into the cooking body, completing the feeding process.

[0093] The above is a detailed introduction to the cooking equipment and feeding device provided in the embodiments of the present application. Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method of the present application and its core idea. At the same time, for technical personnel in this field, based on the ideas of the present application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cooking device and a feeding device, wherein the cooking device comprises a cooking body, and the feeding device is configured to feed cooking ingredients into the cooking body according to a preset electronic recipe; the feeding device comprises a base, a lifting seat, and a plurality of material boxes, wherein the lifting seat can be raised and lowered on the base, and the plurality of material boxes can be respectively tilted around a horizontal axis and held on the lifting seat, and the plurality of material boxes are arranged in sequence from top to bottom; The feeding device further includes a plurality of flipping mechanisms provided in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of material boxes, each flipping mechanism being configured to drive a material box to flip around a horizontal axis; The feeding device also includes a flipping drive unit, which includes a first driving element, a transmission mechanism and a clutch mechanism connected in sequence. The clutch mechanism is configured to engage or disengage the motion output end of the transmission mechanism and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism. The first driving element drives the flipping mechanism and the material box connected to the flipping mechanism to flip around a horizontal axis. The lifting seat can be raised and lowered relative to the clutch mechanism to switch the position of the clutch mechanism between different flipping mechanisms.

2. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The clutch mechanism includes a first cam, a first follower, a first return spring, a coupling and a second driving element that drives the first cam to rotate, the coupling has a first connecting end and a second connecting end that are arranged opposite to each other, the first connecting end and the motion output end of the transmission mechanism are kept connected, one of the first follower and the first return spring drives the coupling to move in a first straight line direction to separate the second connecting end and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism, and the other drives the coupling to move in the opposite direction of the first straight line direction to engage the second connecting end and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism.

3. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that The first follower has a first arm and a second arm, the connecting portion of the first arm and the second arm is hinged on the base, the first arm is connected to the first cam, and the second arm and the first return spring are arranged on both sides of the coupling.

4. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The clutch mechanism includes a second cam, a second follower, a first gear, a second return spring and a third driving element that drives the second cam to rotate. The second follower is arranged on the base so as to swing back and forth. The first gear is connected to the motion output end of the transmission mechanism and the first gear is arranged on the second follower. The motion input end of the flipping mechanism is provided with a second gear that meshes with the first gear. One of the second cam and the second return spring drives the second follower to swing along a first swinging direction to mesh the first gear and the second gear, and the other drives the second follower to swing in the opposite direction of the first swinging direction to separate the first gear and the second gear.

5. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The clutch mechanism includes a first rotating shaft, a third gear and a third return spring. The motion input end of the flip mechanism is provided with a fourth gear meshing with the third gear. One end of the first rotating shaft is connected to the motion output end of the transmission mechanism, and the other end is provided with a first eccentric portion. The third gear is provided with a first groove portion, and the first eccentric portion can be swingably retained in the first groove portion. The third return spring is arranged between the first eccentric portion and the third gear.

6. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The transmission mechanism includes a first driving wheel, a first driven wheel and a first flexible transmission member. The first driving wheel is connected to the first driving element. The first flexible transmission member is tensioned to connect the first driving wheel and the first driven wheel.

7. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The flipping mechanism includes a second driving wheel, a second driven wheel and a second flexible transmission member tensioningly connecting the second driving wheel and the second driven wheel, the second flexible transmission member is provided with a material box connecting member, and the material box is arranged on the material box connecting member.

8. The cooking device according to claim 7, characterized in that One of the material box and the material box connector is provided with a flange portion, and the other is provided with a groove portion, and the flange portion and the groove portion are plugged into each other to connect and fix the material box and the material box connector.

9. The cooking device according to claim 8, characterized in that The flange portion and the groove portion are respectively magnetic so as to be fixed by magnetic attraction.

10. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The base is provided with a fourth driving element, a third driving wheel, a third driven wheel, a third flexible transmission member and a third gear. The third flexible transmission member is tensionedly connected to the third driving wheel and the third driven wheel. The fourth driving element drives the third driving wheel to rotate. The third gear is connected to the third driven wheel. The lifting seat is provided with a first rack extending in the vertical direction. The third gear is engaged with the first rack.

11. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein The feeding device is configured to cause the material box to flip around a horizontal axis when it reaches a preset position.

12. A feeding device, characterized in that: include: base; A lifting seat, which can be lifted and held on the base; A plurality of material boxes can be respectively flipped around a horizontal axis and held on the lifting seat, and the plurality of material boxes are sequentially spaced from top to bottom; A plurality of flipping mechanisms are provided corresponding to the plurality of magazines, each flipping mechanism being configured to drive a magazine to flip around a horizontal axis; The feeding device also includes a flipping drive unit, which includes a first driving element, a transmission mechanism and a clutch mechanism connected in sequence. The clutch mechanism is configured to engage or disengage the motion output end of the transmission mechanism and the motion input end of the flipping mechanism. The first driving element drives the flipping mechanism and the material box connected to the flipping mechanism to flip around a horizontal axis. The lifting seat can be raised and lowered relative to the clutch mechanism to switch the position of the clutch mechanism between different flipping mechanisms.

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