Built-in cooking device and cooking method

Abstract

The present invention provides a built-in cooking device and cooking method. The built-in cooking device includes a housing, a pot disposed within the housing, and a feeding mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a seasoning bottle for storing seasonings, a feeding outlet disposed on the bottle, and an opening and closing mechanism for controlling the opening and closing of the feeding outlet. The bottle is provided with a detection device for detecting the amount of seasoning remaining. The device also includes a translation mechanism and a control assembly connecting the opening and closing mechanism, the detection device, and the translation mechanism. During operation, the detection device detects the amount of seasoning remaining in the bottle. When the amount of seasoning in the dish is detected to be below a predetermined value, the control assembly controls the translation mechanism to move the feeding mechanism out of the housing to facilitate the user to refill the seasoning. This ensures that the user is promptly reminded to refill the seasoning, avoiding the problem of running out of seasoning, resulting in unsatisfactory seasoning of ingredients.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automatic cooking, and in particular to an embedded cooking device and a cooking method. Background Art

[0002] With the accelerated pace of life and the rise of smart kitchens, the market demand for automatic cooking machines is increasing. However, the functions of the automatic cooking machines currently on the market are relatively simple. Many cooking machines cannot complete a complete cooking process, such as automatically adding prepared dishes, adding seasonings, and loading dishes. Adding seasonings is a key step, and it is necessary to grasp the timing of adding seasonings and accurately control the amount to ensure that the cooked dishes are delicious. Existing products on the market generally use the following methods to add seasonings and accurately control the amount:

[0003] Automatic material dropping is achieved by cooperating between the evenly distributed through holes on the bottle cap and the through holes on the rotating part, and the motor drives the rotating part to rotate to achieve precise control of the amount of solid seasoning.

[0004] The existing solutions each have the following disadvantages:

[0005] It is difficult for users to know the amount of seasoning in the feeding device, and it is easy for the seasoning to run out, resulting in the food not being seasoned as required. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an embedded cooking device and a cooking method in order to overcome the defects in the prior art that it is difficult for users to know the current amount of seasoning, which may lead to the seasoning of ingredients not meeting the requirements due to the seasoning running out.

[0007] The present invention solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0008] A built-in cooking device comprises a shell, a pot body and a blanking device arranged in the shell, the blanking device comprising a material bottle for placing seasonings, a blanking outlet arranged on the material bottle, and an opening and closing mechanism for controlling the opening or closing of the blanking outlet, the material bottle is provided with a detection device for detecting the amount of seasonings, the built-in cooking device also comprises a translation mechanism for driving the blanking device to move out of the shell and a control component connecting the opening and closing mechanism, the detection device and the translation mechanism, the control component being capable of receiving the seasoning stock data obtained by the detection device and controlling the translation mechanism to execute the action of moving the blanking device out of the shell.

[0009] During operation, the detection device checks the amount of seasoning in the bottle. If the amount of seasoning in the dish is detected to be below a predetermined value, the control component controls the translation mechanism to move the dropper out of the housing to facilitate the user to refill the seasoning. This can promptly remind the user to refill the seasoning, avoiding the problem of the food not being seasoned to the desired level due to the seasoning running out.

[0010] Preferably, a lifting mechanism for driving the blanking device to move up and down is further provided in the shell, and the lifting mechanism is connected to the control component.

[0011] With this structure, the lifting mechanism raises the blanking device to a distance from the pot body when it's not in use. It then lowers it to a position close to the pot body only when the blanking device needs to drop material. This reduces the contact intensity and duration between cooking fumes and the seasoning, minimizing the impact of cooking fumes on the seasoning and making it less likely for the seasoning to clump due to cooking fumes.

[0012] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting platform and a lifting drive connected to the lifting platform, the lifting drive connected to the control assembly, and the blanking device and translation mechanism are arranged on the lifting platform. The lifting platform is used to serve as a placement medium for the blanking device, so that the blanking device can achieve both lifting and translation movements simultaneously.

[0013] Preferably, the translation mechanism includes a first screw extending along the sliding direction of the blanking device, a first motor connected to the first screw, the first screw being in driving engagement with the blanking device, and the first motor being connected to the control assembly. The first motor drives the first screw to rotate, thereby driving the blanking device to move under the meshing transmission action of the first screw.

[0014] Preferably, the lifting drive device includes a second screw extending vertically, a second motor connected to the second screw, and the second screw is in driving engagement with the lifting platform. The second motor drives the second screw to rotate, thereby driving the blanking device to move under the meshing transmission action of the second screw.

[0015] Preferably, the feeding device further comprises a stirring mechanism provided in the feeding bottle, wherein the stirring mechanism is connected to the control assembly. The stirring mechanism stirs and loosens the seasoning in the feeding bottle, making the feeding of the seasoning easier.

[0016] Preferably, the blanking device also includes a sweeping platform provided below the material bottle, the sweeping platform having a discharge port staggered with the blanking outlet and a sweeping mechanism, the sweeping mechanism passes through the discharge port during operation, and the sweeping mechanism is connected to the control component.

[0017] When used in cooking scenarios, rising oil smoke is shielded by the sweeping platform and prevents it from directly contacting the seasoning, preventing it from clumping together. Furthermore, staggering the sweeping platform's outlet and the sweeping mechanism prevents oil smoke from passing through the sweeping platform via the outlet and coming into contact with the seasoning, further minimizing contact between the oil smoke and the seasoning. The sweeping mechanism sweeps the seasoning that falls on the sweeping platform out of the outlet for unloading.

[0018] Preferably, the blanking device also includes a stirring mechanism arranged in the material bottle and a sweeping platform arranged below the material bottle, the sweeping platform has a discharge port and a sweeping mechanism arranged staggered with the blanking outlet, the sweeping mechanism passes through the discharge port during operation, and also includes a driving device and a linkage mechanism connecting the driving device, the sweeping mechanism and the stirring mechanism, the driving device is connected to the control component.

[0019] The linkage mechanism enables the drive device to simultaneously drive the stirring mechanism and the sweeping mechanism, eliminating the need for multiple drive devices and reducing costs. In addition, the stirring mechanism and the sweeping mechanism can be synchronously controlled by controlling a single drive mechanism, simplifying the control logic.

[0020] Preferably, the drive device includes a third motor, the sweeping mechanism includes a first rotating shaft arranged axially on the third motor, the stirring mechanism includes a plurality of second rotating shafts arranged radially on the third motor, the linkage mechanism includes a connector for axially connecting the first rotating shaft to the motor shaft of the third motor, and a transmission member for achieving radial transmission connection between the second rotating shaft and the motor shaft, and the third motor is connected to the control assembly. Thus, the third motor can drive the first and second rotating shafts in a linked manner, thereby achieving linked drive of the stirring mechanism and the sweeping mechanism by the drive device.

[0021] Preferably, the transmission member includes a first gear connected to the motor shaft of the third motor and a plurality of second gears provided on the second rotating shaft, wherein the plurality of second gears are provided on the circumferential side of the first gear and are in transmission meshing engagement with the first gear. Thus, a transmission connection is achieved between the motor shaft and the second rotating shaft.

[0022] Preferably, the stirring mechanism includes a second rotating shaft and a stirring member connected to the second rotating shaft. The stirring member is capable of driving the seasoning upward, thereby forming an upward path for the seasoning in the bottle. The radial gap between the stirring member and the inner wall of the bottle forms a downward path for the seasoning, which is connected to the drop outlet. This creates an upward and downward stirring and loosening process for the seasoning in the bottle, promoting the drop function and achieving a more linear drop curve with higher precision.

[0023] Preferably, the stirring member is an ascending screw, and the pitch of the ascending screw gradually increases from top to bottom.

[0024] Preferably, the sweeping mechanism includes a first rotating shaft and a brush connected to the first rotating shaft, and the area swept by the brush covers the drop position of the seasoning on the sweeping platform.

[0025] Preferably, the discharge port is in the shape of a groove extending radially outward from the first rotating shaft, the discharge port overlapping the area swept by the brush, and the radial length of the discharge port is greater than or equal to the radial width of the area swept by the brush. Thus, the seasoning carried by the brush can be discharged relatively intact from the discharge port, effectively reducing seasoning loss.

[0026] Preferably, the discharge port has a front edge that is first swept by the sweeping mechanism and a rear edge that is subsequently swept by the sweeping mechanism. A flange that is higher than the sweeping platform is provided at the rear edge of the discharge port, and the bottom surface of the sweeping mechanism partially overlaps the top surface of the flange in the horizontal direction. Thus, the flange can scrape off seasonings adhering to the brush, further reducing seasoning loss and preventing different seasonings from adhering to the brush and causing odor cross-contamination.

[0027] Preferably, the opening and closing mechanism includes a plug and a telescopic mechanism connected to the plug, wherein the plug can be extended and retracted by the telescopic mechanism to close or open the blanking outlet, and the telescopic mechanism is connected to the control component, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the blanking outlet.

[0028] Preferably, the telescopic mechanism is an impact electromagnet, and the plug is connected to the hammer of the impact electromagnet.

[0029] Preferably, the plug includes a sealing surface for sealing the blanking outlet, and the sealing surface is provided with a protrusion protruding from the sealing surface. When the sealing surface is located at the position for sealing the blanking outlet, the protrusion extends into the material bottle and occupies the space at the seasoning falling path.

[0030] When the plug is removed from the material discharge outlet, a gap is formed in the material discharge path, thereby forming a stress concentration area at the gap, so that the material can collapse and fall outward from the gap, realizing material discharge, and solving the defect that the plug is opened but the material cannot fall.

[0031] Preferably, the protrusion is sharp. Thus, when the plug is removed from the outlet, an inner conical opening is formed at the end surface of the seasoning, making it easier for the seasoning to disintegrate and fall through the opening. This further improves the reliability of the feed. Furthermore, the protrusion can be more easily inserted into the seasoning.

[0032] A cooking method, applicable to the above-mentioned embedded cooking device, comprises the following steps:

[0033] S10: The control component obtains / collects the material discharge amount data;

[0034] S20: The control component obtains the operating parameters of the opening and closing mechanism according to the target material discharge amount data and a preset mapping relationship, wherein the preset mapping relationship is a correspondence between the material discharge amount data and the opening time of the opening and closing mechanism to control the material discharge outlet;

[0035] S30: The control component drives the opening and closing mechanism to operate according to a predetermined operating parameter, wherein the predetermined operating parameter is the time for the opening and closing mechanism to control the blanking outlet to open;

[0036] Before the S20, the following steps are included:

[0037] S11: The control component obtains / collects the seasoning inventory data measured by the detection device;

[0038] S12: The control component compares the seasoning stock data with the preset stock data. If the seasoning stock data is lower than the preset stock data, the translation mechanism is driven to move the blanking device out of the shell. If the seasoning stock data is higher than the preset stock data, step S20 is executed.

[0039] In this way, the detection of the seasoning inventory and the control of the removal of the blanking device are realized.

[0040] Preferably, the step S12 further includes:

[0041] Seasoning is added to the blanking device moved out of the shell, and then the blanking device is moved back into the shell.

[0042] Preferably, between S20 and S30, the following steps are included:

[0043] S21: The control component drives the lifting mechanism to lower the blanking device;

[0044] After S30, the following steps are included:

[0045] S31: The control component drives the lifting mechanism to lift and reset the blanking device.

[0046] Preferably, when executing S30, the following steps are executed simultaneously:

[0047] S32: The control component drives the stirring mechanism and the sweeping mechanism to operate.

[0048] Preferably, the operation time of the stirring mechanism and the sweeping mechanism is consistent with the time when the opening and closing mechanism controls the opening of the blanking outlet.

[0049] Preferably, the method is applicable to an embedded cooking device with a position sensor, wherein the position sensor is placed on the blanking device and connected to the control component, and step S12 further comprises:

[0050] The control component obtains / collects the position data of the blanking device obtained by the positioning device;

[0051] If the position data corresponds to the blanking device being located outside the housing, the control component blocks the operation of the opening and closing mechanism.

[0052] The positive progress effect of the present invention is:

[0053] It can automatically remind users to add seasoning, avoiding the defect of food seasoning not meeting requirements due to running out of seasoning;

[0054] By controlling the lifting and lowering of the dropping mechanism, the contact time and intensity between oil smoke and seasoning are reduced, which better prevents the seasoning from sticking together.

[0055] The stirring mechanism is used to stir and loosen the seasoning in the bottle, thereby improving the feeding efficiency and accuracy;

[0056] By setting up a sweeping platform to block the oil smoke, the contact time between the oil smoke and the seasoning can be reduced;

[0057] The cooking device is fully automatically controlled through the control components, with a high degree of automation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0058] Figure 1 It is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 2 for Figure 1 AA cross-sectional view;

[0060] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the blanking device;

[0061] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Partial cross-sectional view of the middle blanking device;

[0062] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional view of the stirring member;

[0063] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional view of the bottle;

[0064] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional view of the opening and closing mechanism;

[0065] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional view of the sweeping mechanism;

[0066] Figure 9It is a bottom view of the blanking device;

[0067] Figure 10 It is a three-dimensional view of the sweeping platform and the sweeping mechanism;

[0068] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A partial enlarged view of part A;

[0069] Figure 12 A comparison view of the screw moving and the screw not moving;

[0070] Description of reference numerals:

[0071] Housing 10

[0072] Blanking device 20

[0073] Lifting mechanism 30

[0074] Lift 31

[0075] Lifting drive device 32

[0076] Second screw 33

[0077] Second motor 34

[0078] Translation mechanism 40

[0079] First screw 41

[0080] First motor 42

[0081] Pot body 50

[0082] Bottle 100

[0083] Blanking outlet 110

[0084] Opening and closing mechanism 120

[0085] Plug 130

[0086] Sealing surface 131

[0087] protrusion 132

[0088] Telescopic mechanism 140

[0089] Stirring mechanism 200

[0090] Second rotation axis 210

[0091] stirring member 220

[0092] Sweeping platform 300

[0093] Discharge port 301

[0094] Flange 302

[0095] Annular rib 303

[0096] Sweeping mechanism 310

[0097] First rotation axis 311

[0098] Brush 312

[0099] Linkage mechanism 400

[0100] Connector 410

[0101] Transmission parts 420

[0102] First gear 421

[0103] Second gear 422

[0104] Drive device 500

[0105] The third motor 510

[0106] Mounting frame 600

[0107] Epitaxial Frame 610

[0108] Blocking portion 620 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0109] A preferred embodiment is given below and the present invention is described more clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0110] like Figure 1 As shown, an embedded cooking device includes a square housing 10 with one side open, a pot body 50 and a material dropping device 20 arranged in the housing 10, and a translation mechanism 40 connected to the material dropping device 20. The material dropping device 20 is correspondingly arranged above the pot body 50.

[0111] like Figure 3 As shown, the dropping device 20 includes a plurality of bottles 100, an opening and closing mechanism 120 corresponding to each bottle 100, and a detection device disposed in the bottle 100. The bottle 100 has a dropping outlet 110 for the seasoning to drop downward. The opening and closing mechanism 120 is used to control the opening or closing of the dropping outlet 110. The detection device is used to detect the amount of seasoning in the bottle 100.

[0112] Combine Figure 2 and Figure 3 The embedded cooking device also includes a control component, which connects the translation mechanism 40, the detection device and the opening and closing mechanism 120.

[0113] When the detection device detects that the amount of seasoning in the bottle 100 is lower than a predetermined value, the control component can coordinate the translation mechanism 40 to move the dropper 20 out of the housing 10 to alert the user and facilitate the user's subsequent seasoning replenishment operation, thereby avoiding the problem of food not being seasoned to the desired level due to the seasoning running out.

[0114] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, a lifting mechanism 30 connected to the blanking device 20 is further provided in the housing 10 , and the blanking device 20 is connected to the control assembly. The lifting mechanism 30 is used to control the lifting and lowering movement of the blanking device 20 in the housing 10 .

[0115] During automatic cooking, the control assembly controls the lifting mechanism 30 to raise the material dropper 20 to a position relatively far from the pot body 50 when it is not in operation. Only when the material dropper 20 needs to drop material is the lifting mechanism 30 controlled to lower it to a position close to the pot body 50 for delivery. This reduces the contact intensity and duration between cooking fumes and the seasoning, minimizing the impact of cooking fumes on the seasoning and making it less likely for the seasoning to clump due to cooking fumes.

[0116] Specifically, the lifting mechanism 30 controls the lifting of the blanking device 20 in the following manner: the lifting mechanism 30 includes a lifting platform 31 and a lifting drive device 32 connected to the lifting platform 31, and the lifting drive device 32 is connected to the control component, and the lifting of the blanking device 20 is controlled by the lifting drive device 32 to control the lifting of the lifting platform 31.

[0117] The material placement device 20 and the translation mechanism 40 are placed on a lifting platform 31. The lifting platform 31 has a circular opening corresponding to the material placement device 20, through which the material in the material placement device 20 passes. The lifting platform 31 is raised and lowered by a lifting drive 32, and the translation mechanism 40 drives the material placement device 20 to translate relative to the lifting platform 31. The lifting platform 31 acts as an intermediary, allowing the material placement device 20 to simultaneously achieve both lifting and retracting motions.

[0118] Specifically, the translation mechanism 40 is fixed to the lifting platform 31 and includes a first screw 41 extending in the sliding direction of the blanking device 20 and a first motor 42 drivingly connected to the first screw 41. The two first screws 41 extend through either side of the blanking device 20 and are in driving engagement with the blanking device 20. During operation, the first motor 42 drives the first screws 41 to rotate, causing the blanking device 20 to translate along the extension direction of the first screws 41. This allows the blanking device 20 to switch between positions removed from and retracted into the housing 10.

[0119] Obviously, it is also feasible to adopt other common translation mechanisms 40, such as allowing a motor to drive a gear to rotate, and the gear drives the rack placed on the blanking device 20 to move to achieve the translation movement of the blanking device 20, or directly using a linear motor to drive the blanking device 20 and other appropriate solutions.

[0120] Preferably, a guide structure extending along the sliding direction of the blanking device 20 is provided between the lifting platform 31 and the blanking device 20. The guide structure is used to guide the pulling and sliding of the blanking device 20 to avoid tilting of the blanking device 20 and screw jamming caused by inconsistent rotational speeds of the two motors. The matching structure of the guide rail and the slide groove can also be the matching structure of the guide wheel and the guide rail.

[0121] Specifically, the lifting drive device 32 includes a second screw 33 extending vertically, a second motor 34 connected to the second screw 33, and the second screw 33 is in driving engagement with the lifting platform 31. The second motor 34 drives the second screw 33 to rotate, thereby driving the lifting platform 31 to move up and down under the meshing transmission action of the second screw 33.

[0122] The two lifting mechanisms 30 are respectively arranged on both sides of the lifting platform 31 and fall into the vertical projection of the lifting platform 31. This structure can reasonably utilize the space in the housing 10, without increasing the housing 10 to accommodate the lifting mechanisms 30, thus saving manufacturing costs.

[0123] Obviously, it is also feasible to adopt other common translation mechanisms 40, such as allowing a motor to drive a gear to rotate, and the gear drives the rack placed on the blanking device 20 to move to achieve the translation movement of the blanking device 20, or directly using a linear motor to drive the blanking device 20 and other appropriate solutions.

[0124] Correspondingly, to prevent the platform 31 from tilting and the screws from getting stuck due to inconsistent operation of the two second screws 33, a guide structure extending vertically between the platform 31 and the housing 10 is provided. This guide structure can also be a combination of a slide rail and a slide groove, or a combination of a guide wheel and a guide rail. This guide structure can adjust for slight deviations of the platform 31 caused by inconsistent screw speeds, thus preventing the platform 31 from tilting and the screws from getting stuck.

[0125] Combine Figure 3 and Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment, the material dropping device 20 further includes a stirring mechanism 200 disposed in the material bottle 100. The stirring mechanism 200 stirs and loosens the seasoning in the material bottle 100, making the material dropping easier. Furthermore, the material dropping device 20 can achieve higher material dropping accuracy.

[0126] Combine Figure 8 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 In a preferred embodiment, the material dropping device 20 further includes a sweeping platform 300 provided below the material bottle 100. The sweeping platform 300 has a discharge port 301 staggered from the material dropping outlet 110 and a sweeping mechanism 310. The sweeping mechanism 310 passes through the discharge port 301 during operation. When used in a cooking scenario, rising oil smoke is shielded by the sweeping platform 300 and does not directly come into contact with the oil smoke, thereby preventing the seasoning from sticking together. In addition, staggering the outlet of the sweeping platform 300 and the sweeping mechanism 310 can prevent the oil smoke from passing through the sweeping platform 300 through the outlet and coming into contact with the seasoning, further preventing the oil smoke from coming into contact with the seasoning. The function of the sweeping mechanism 310 is to sweep the seasoning that has fallen on the sweeping platform 300 out from the outlet to achieve material dropping.

[0127] Combine Figure 3 In this embodiment, it is preferred that the stirring mechanism 200, the sweeping platform 300 and the sweeping mechanism 310 are included at the same time. In addition, a driving device 500 and a linkage mechanism 400 are also included. The linkage mechanism 400 connects the driving device 500, the sweeping mechanism 310, the stirring mechanism 200 and the control component at the same time. The linkage mechanism 400 enables the driving device 500 to drive the operation of the stirring mechanism 200 and the sweeping mechanism 310 at the same time. There is no need to set up a separate driving device 500 for each stirring mechanism 200 and the sweeping mechanism 310, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. At the same time, the linkage mechanism 400 enables the developer to achieve overall synchronous control of the stirring mechanism 200 and the sweeping mechanism 310 by controlling a single driving device 500, thereby simplifying the control logic.

[0128] Combine Figure 3 、 Figures 8 to 10In a preferred embodiment, the sweeping mechanism 310 includes a first rotating shaft 311 and a brush 312 connected to the first rotating shaft 311. The area swept by the brush 312 covers the location where the seasoning falls on the sweeping platform 300. The discharge port 301 is in the shape of a groove extending radially outward from the first rotating shaft 311. The area where the discharge port 301 is located overlaps the area swept by the brush 312, and the radial length of the discharge port 301 is greater than or equal to the radial width of the area swept by the brush 312. Therefore, when the brush 312 rotates driven by the first rotating shaft 311, it can drive the seasoning that has fallen on the sweeping platform 300 to the discharge port 301 and drop it out. By providing a discharge port 301 that is wider than the radial width of the area swept by the brush 312, the brush 312 carrying the seasoning can be discharged from the discharge port 301 with little loss as it passes through the discharge port 301, thereby reducing the seasoning loss problem associated with the addition of the sweeping platform 300 and the sweeping mechanism 310. The discharge ports 301 are not limited to a single set; multiple sets of discharge ports 301 can also be arranged evenly spaced radially. By providing multiple sets of discharge ports 301, the brush 312 can drop the seasoning multiple times during one rotation, further improving the seasoning efficiency.

[0129] Due to the effect of oil smoke, some seasonings may stick to the brush 312, causing seasoning loss and flavor problems. In order to solve the above problems, Figure 10 and Figure 11 In a preferred embodiment, the discharge port 301 has a front edge, which is swept first by the brush 312, and a rear edge, which is swept later by the brush 312. The rear edge is located on a flange 302, which is elevated above the sweeping platform 300. The top surface of the flange 302 is higher than the bottom surface of the brush 312. As the brush 312 sweeps over the flange 302 on the sweeping platform 300, the flange 302 scrapes off any condiments adhering to the brush 312, thereby resolving the condiment loss and flavor transfer issues caused by condiments adhering to the brush 312. The reason for placing the flange 302 on the rear edge of the discharge port 301, rather than on the front edge or both, is that placing the flange 302 on the rear edge ensures that the brush 312 is directly above the discharge port 301 when interacting with the flange 302. This allows the scraped condiments to fall out of the discharge port 301 without accumulating in the corner where the flange 302 meets the discharge platform. The scraping effect is better and the efficiency is higher. More preferably, the top of the flange 302 can be designed as a blade shape to further improve the scraping effect.

[0130] In a preferred embodiment, the stirring mechanism 200 includes a second rotating shaft 210 and a stirring member 220 connected to the second rotating shaft 210. The stirring member 220 can drive the seasoning upward, thereby forming an upward path for the seasoning in the bottle 100. The radial gap between the stirring member 220 and the inner wall of the bottle 100 forms a downward path for the seasoning, which connects the upward path for the seasoning and the drop outlet 110. This creates an upward and downward stirring and loosening process for the seasoning in the bottle 100, promoting the drop function and achieving a more linear drop curve with higher precision.

[0131] The conclusion that the stirring mechanism 200 can improve the blanking accuracy can be drawn from Figure 12 Display, such as Figure 12 As shown in the figure, it is a curve showing the amount of material dropped versus the number of drops. As can be seen from the figure, with increasing drops, that is, with increasing usage time, the amount of material dropped when the stirring mechanism 200 is not operating gradually decreases, while the amount of material dropped when the stirring mechanism 200 is operating remains relatively consistent. When the number of drops reaches 25, the difference between the amount of material dropped when the stirring mechanism 200 is operating and when it is not operating is as high as 20%. This shows that the addition of the stirring mechanism 200 can greatly improve the accuracy of material drop, ensuring that the food always maintains its optimal flavor.

[0132] The reason for this difference is that each time the material is dropped, some of the undropped seasoning accumulates at the bottom of the bottle 100. As the number of drops increases, the accumulated seasoning at the bottom of the bottle 100 gradually increases, hindering subsequent drops. However, when the stirring mechanism 200 is engaged, the accumulated seasoning at the bottom of the bottle 100 is moved out of the bottle 100 along its upward path, eliminating the problem of seasoning accumulating at the bottom of the bottle 100. This allows the dropping device 20 to achieve higher dropping accuracy.

[0133] Combine Figure 4 and Figure 5 In a preferred embodiment, the agitator 220 is an ascending screw with a pitch that gradually increases from top to bottom. As the ascending screw rotates, it drives the seasoning from the area with a larger pitch to the area with a smaller pitch. Obviously, the agitator 220 can also be replaced with other structures, such as a fan that can drive the material upward, or even an air blowing structure that blows air upward.

[0134] Combine Figure 3 and Figure 4In a preferred embodiment, the drive device 500 includes a third motor 510. The linkage mechanism 400 includes a connector 410 for axially connecting the first rotating shaft 311 and the motor shaft of the third motor 510, and a transmission member 420 for radially connecting the second rotating shaft 210 and the motor shaft. The third motor 510 is connected to a control assembly. Thus, the third motor 510 can drive the first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 210 in a coordinated manner, achieving coordinated drive of the agitation mechanism 200 and the sweeping mechanism 310 by the drive device 500.

[0135] In a preferred embodiment, the transmission member 420 includes a first gear 421 connected to the motor shaft of the third motor 510 and a plurality of second gears 422 provided on the second rotating shaft 210. The plurality of second gears 422 are provided on the circumferential side of the first gear 421 and are in transmission engagement with the first gear 421. Thus, a transmission connection between the motor shaft and the second rotating shaft 210 is achieved. Obviously, the transmission member 420 is not limited to the above structure. In other embodiments, the transmission member may also be replaced by the following structure. For example, the transmission member includes a plurality of driving gears provided on the motor shaft and a driven gear provided on each second rotating shaft 210, and the driven gears are respectively connected to the driving gears via a chain transmission. Alternatively, the transmission member includes a plurality of driving sheaves provided on the motor shaft and a driven sheave provided on each second rotating shaft 210, and the driving sheaves are respectively connected to the driven sheaves via a belt transmission.

[0136] In a preferred embodiment, the first gear 421 is integrally mounted on the connector 410. This integrated structure simplifies assembly and reduces manufacturing costs. In other embodiments, the drive gear or sheave may also be integrally mounted on the connector 410, similarly simplifying assembly and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0137] Combine Figure 7 In a preferred embodiment, the opening and closing mechanism 120 includes a plug 130 and a telescopic mechanism 140 connected to the plug 130. The plug 130 can be telescopically moved by the telescopic mechanism 140 to close or open the blanking outlet 110. The telescopic mechanism 140 is connected to a control component so that the blanking outlet 110 can be opened or closed under the control of the control component. The telescopic mechanism 140 in the present invention adopts an impact electromagnet, and the plug 130 is connected to the hammer of the impact electromagnet. The impact electromagnet has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, and simple control logic. Of course, the telescopic mechanism 140 such as a cylinder, a linear motor, etc. can also be used as a replacement.

[0138] Combine Figure 7In a preferred embodiment, the plug 130 includes a sealing surface 131 for sealing the blanking outlet 110, and the sealing surface 131 is provided with a protrusion 132 protruding from the sealing surface 131. When the plug 130 is in a position to close the blanking outlet 110, the protrusion 132 extends into the bottle 100 and occupies the space at the seasoning discharge path.

[0139] The protrusion 132 can be inserted into the end surface of the seasoning when the plug 130 closes the blanking outlet 110. When the plug 130 is opened, the protrusion 132 leaves the end surface of the seasoning and forms a gap on the end surface of the seasoning, thereby causing stress concentration at the gap, allowing the seasoning to collapse from the inside out from the gap, solving the defect of being unable to discharge the seasoning due to moisture and agglomeration.

[0140] The end of the protrusion 132 that extends into the bottle 100 is sharp. The sharp protrusion 132 reduces resistance to penetration of the seasoning, preventing the plug 130 from being blocked and unable to completely seal the discharge outlet 110. Furthermore, the sharp protrusion creates an inner conical cavity on the end surface of the seasoning when the protrusion 132 leaves the discharge outlet 110, which further concentrates stress and allows the seasoning to disintegrate and fall more easily.

[0141] In this embodiment, the protrusion 132 extending into the bottle 100 at one end thereof being pointed means that the protrusion 132 extending into the bottle 100 at one end thereof is conical, or that the protrusion 132 extending into the bottle 100 is in the shape of an oblique cylinder, or that the protrusion 132 extending into the bottle 100 is in the shape of a pyramid. Specifically, in this embodiment, the protrusion 132 extending into the bottle 100 is in the shape of an oblique cylinder, which is easy to process.

[0142] Combine Figure 6 In a preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the material bottle 100 is an inclined surface, the material outlet 110 is provided at the lowest point of the inclined surface, and the outlet end surface of the material outlet 110 is a downwardly inclined end surface.

[0143] The bottom surface of the material bottle 100 is set as an inclined surface, so that the seasoning in the material bottle 100 can be naturally discharged under the action of gravity and gathered at the discharge outlet 110, thereby making the seasoning discharge more complete.

[0144] The end surface of the material outlet 110 is designed to be downwardly inclined, creating a vertically exposed bottom area. Once the material outlet 110 is opened, the seasoning can fall out of this exposed bottom area under the action of gravity, thus forming a channel for the seasoning to fall. Simultaneously, the downwardly inclined end surface allows the plug 130 to block the material outlet 110 horizontally. This prevents interference with the discharge of the seasoning and prevents the falling seasoning from contaminating the plug 130 or the discharge device.

[0145] Combine Figure 3In a preferred embodiment, multiple bottles 100 are secured to a mounting frame 600. The mounting frame 600 has openings corresponding to the material outlets 110 and extension frames 610 corresponding to each material bottle 100. The telescopic mechanism 140 is mounted on the extension frames 610. This structure facilitates installation, maintenance, and replacement of the telescopic mechanism 140. The edge of the opening has a barrier 620 extending upward and connecting to the material outlet 110. This barrier 620 prevents the material from spilling out of the outlet.

[0146] The sweeping platform 300 is located below the mounting frame 600. An annular rib 303 is formed at the edge of the sweeping platform 300, and the top of the annular rib 303 is connected to the mounting frame 600. This creates a semi-enclosed space between the mounting frame 600, the sweeping platform 300, and the annular rib 303. The sweeping mechanism 310 is located within this semi-enclosed space. The third motor 510 and the linkage mechanism 400 are located on the upper surface of the mounting frame 600, isolated from the sweeping mechanism 310. This prevents contamination of the linkage mechanism 400 and the third motor 510 by the seasoning, potentially affecting their lifespan and reliability.

[0147] The above is the overall structure of the embedded cooking device, and its working method is as follows:

[0148] S10: The control component obtains / collects the material discharge amount data;

[0149] S11: The control component obtains / collects the seasoning inventory data measured by the detection device;

[0150] S12: The control component compares the seasoning inventory data with the preset inventory data. If the seasoning inventory data is lower than the preset inventory data, the translation mechanism 40 is driven to move the blanking device 20 out of the housing 10, and the seasoning is added to the blanking device 20 that has been moved out of the housing 10. Then, the blanking device 20 is moved back into the housing 10. If the seasoning inventory data is higher than the preset inventory data, the next step is executed.

[0151] S20: The control component obtains the operating parameters of the opening and closing mechanism 120 according to the target material discharge amount data and a preset mapping relationship. The preset mapping relationship is the correspondence between the material discharge amount data and the opening time of the opening and closing mechanism 120 controlling the material discharge outlet 110;

[0152] S21: The control component drives the lifting mechanism 30 to lower the blanking device 20;

[0153] S30: The control component drives the opening and closing mechanism 120 to operate according to predetermined operating parameters. The predetermined operating parameters are the time for the opening and closing mechanism 120 to control the opening of the blanking outlet 110. At the same time, the control component synchronously drives the stirring mechanism 200 and the sweeping mechanism 310 to operate.

[0154] S31: The control component drives the lifting mechanism 30 to lift and reset the blanking device 20.

[0155] Through the above control methods, fully automated cooking control is achieved.

[0156] In a preferred embodiment, a position sensor is further included, which is located on the blanking device 20 and connected to the control component. In step S12, the position sensor collects the position of the blanking device 20 and transmits it to the control component. If the position data indicates that the blanking device 20 is outside the housing 10, the control component blocks the operation of the opening and closing mechanism 120. If the position data indicates that the blanking device 20 is inside the housing 10, the next step is executed. This prevents the control component from erroneously controlling the blanking device 20 to drop materials when the position sensor is outside the housing 10, thereby contaminating the surrounding environment.

[0157] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art will appreciate that these are merely illustrative and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art may make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, and such changes and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An embedded cooking device comprising a housing, a pot disposed within the housing, and a material discharging device, the material discharging device comprising a material bottle for placing seasonings, a material discharging outlet disposed on the material bottle, and an opening and closing mechanism for controlling the opening or closing of the material discharging outlet, characterized in that: The material bottle is provided with a detection device for detecting the amount of seasoning remaining. The built-in cooking device also includes a translation mechanism for driving the drop-out device to move out of the housing, and a control assembly connecting the opening and closing mechanism, the detection device, and the translation mechanism. The control assembly is capable of receiving seasoning amount data obtained by the detection device and controlling the translation mechanism to move the drop-out device out of the housing. The opening and closing mechanism includes a plug and a telescopic mechanism connected to the plug. The plug is capable of telescoping under the drive of the telescopic mechanism to close or open the drop-out outlet. The telescopic mechanism is connected to the control assembly. The plug includes a blocking surface for blocking the drop-out outlet. The blocking surface is provided with a protrusion protruding from the blocking surface. When the blocking surface is in a position to block the drop-out outlet, the protrusion extends into the material bottle and occupies space in the drop-out path of the seasoning. The end surface of the drop-out outlet is configured to be downwardly inclined. The plug is capable of blocking the drop-out outlet in a horizontal direction. When the protrusion leaves the drop-out outlet, an inner conical cavity is formed on the end surface of the seasoning, where stress is more concentrated, making it easier for the seasoning to disintegrate and fall.

2. The embedded cooking device according to claim 1, wherein: A lifting mechanism for driving the blanking device to move up and down is also provided in the shell, and the lifting mechanism is connected to the control component.

3. The embedded cooking device according to claim 2, wherein: The lifting mechanism includes a lifting platform and a lifting drive device connected to the lifting platform. The lifting drive device is connected to the control component. The blanking device and the translation mechanism are arranged on the lifting platform.

4. The embedded cooking device according to claim 3, wherein: The translation mechanism includes a first screw extending along the sliding direction of the blanking device, a first motor connected to the first screw, the first screw is in driving engagement with the blanking device, and the first motor is connected to the control component.

5. The embedded cooking device according to claim 3, wherein: The lifting mechanism includes a second screw extending in a vertical direction, a second motor connected to the second screw, and the second screw is in driving engagement with the lifting platform.

6. The embedded cooking device according to claim 1, wherein: The dropping device further comprises a stirring mechanism arranged in the material bottle, and the stirring mechanism is connected to the control component.

7. The embedded cooking device according to claim 1, wherein: The blanking device also includes a sweeping platform provided below the material bottle, the sweeping platform having a discharge port staggered with the blanking outlet and a sweeping mechanism, the sweeping mechanism passes through the discharge port during operation, and the sweeping mechanism is connected to the control component.

8. The built-in cooking device according to claim 1, wherein: The blanking device also includes a stirring mechanism arranged in the material bottle and a sweeping platform arranged below the material bottle. The sweeping platform has a discharge port and a sweeping mechanism that are staggered with the blanking outlet. The sweeping mechanism passes through the discharge port during operation. It also includes a driving device and a linkage mechanism connecting the driving device, the sweeping mechanism and the stirring mechanism. The driving device is connected to the control component.

9. The built-in cooking device according to claim 8, wherein: The driving device includes a third motor, the sweeping mechanism includes a first rotating shaft arranged on the axial side of the third motor, the stirring mechanism includes a plurality of second rotating shafts arranged on the radial side of the third motor, the linkage mechanism includes a connecting member for axially connecting the first rotating shaft and the motor shaft of the third motor, and a transmission member for realizing radial transmission connection between the second rotating shaft and the motor shaft, and the third motor is connected to the control component.

10. The built-in cooking device according to claim 9, wherein: The transmission member includes a first gear connected to the motor shaft of the third motor and a plurality of second gears provided on the second rotating shaft. The plurality of second gears are provided on the circumferential side of the first gear and are in transmission meshing engagement with the first gear.

11. The built-in cooking device according to claim 8, wherein: The stirring mechanism includes a second rotating shaft and a stirring member connected to the second rotating shaft. The stirring member can drive the seasoning to rise, thereby forming a seasoning rising path in the bottle. The radial gap between the stirring member and the inner wall of the bottle constitutes a seasoning falling path, and the seasoning falling path is connected to the falling outlet.

12. The built-in cooking device according to claim 11, wherein: The stirring member is an ascending screw, and the pitch of the ascending screw gradually increases from top to bottom.

13. The built-in cooking device according to claim 8, wherein: The sweeping mechanism includes a first rotating shaft and a brush connected to the first rotating shaft, and the area swept by the brush covers the position where the seasoning falls on the sweeping platform.

14. The built-in cooking device according to claim 13, wherein: The discharge port is in the shape of a groove extending radially outward from the first rotating shaft. The discharge port overlaps with the area swept by the brush, and the radial length of the discharge port is greater than or equal to the radial width of the area swept by the brush.

15. The built-in cooking device according to claim 8, wherein: The discharge port has a front edge that is first swept by the sweeping mechanism and a rear edge that is swept by the sweeping mechanism. A flange that is higher than the sweeping platform is provided at the rear edge of the discharge port, and the bottom surface of the sweeping mechanism partially overlaps with the top surface of the flange in the horizontal direction.

16. The built-in cooking device according to claim 1, wherein: The telescopic mechanism is an impact electromagnet, and the plug is connected to the hammer of the impact electromagnet.

17. The built-in cooking device according to claim 1, wherein: The protrusion is sharp.

18. A cooking method, applicable to the built-in cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, comprising the following steps: S10: The control component obtains / collects the material discharge amount data; S20: The control component obtains the operating parameters of the opening and closing mechanism according to the target material discharge amount data and a preset mapping relationship, wherein the preset mapping relationship is a correspondence between the material discharge amount data and the opening time of the opening and closing mechanism to control the material discharge outlet; S30: The control component drives the opening and closing mechanism to operate according to a predetermined operating parameter, wherein the predetermined operating parameter is the time for the opening and closing mechanism to control the blanking outlet to open; It is characterized in that, before S20, the method includes: S11: The control component obtains / collects the seasoning inventory data measured by the detection device; S12: The control component compares the seasoning stock data with the preset stock data. If the seasoning stock data is lower than the preset stock data, the translation mechanism is driven to move the blanking device out of the shell. If the seasoning stock data is higher than the preset stock data, step S20 is executed.

19. The cooking method according to claim 18, wherein: Step S12 further includes: Seasoning is added to the blanking device moved out of the housing, and then the blanking device is moved back into the housing.

20. The cooking method according to claim 18, wherein: Between S20 and S30, the following steps are included: S21: The control component drives the lifting mechanism to lower the blanking device; After S30, the following steps are included: S31: The control component drives the lifting mechanism to lift and reset the blanking device.

21. The cooking method according to claim 18, wherein: Execute synchronously when executing S30: S32: The control component drives the stirring mechanism and the sweeping mechanism to operate.

22. The cooking method according to claim 21, wherein: The operation time of the stirring mechanism and the sweeping mechanism is consistent with the time when the opening and closing mechanism controls the opening of the blanking outlet.

23. The cooking method according to claim 18, wherein: Applicable to an embedded cooking device with a position sensor, the position sensor is placed on the blanking device and connected to the control component, step S12 also includes: The control component obtains / collects the position data of the blanking device obtained by the positioning device; If the position data corresponds to the blanking device being located outside the housing, the control component blocks the operation of the opening and closing mechanism.

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