Automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device and control method thereof

Abstract

The present invention discloses an automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device and a control method thereof. The automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device includes a plurality of seasoning boxes for placing different types of liquid seasonings; a drive structure, which is transmission-connected to the plurality of seasoning boxes and can drive the liquid seasoning in the seasoning boxes to flow out of the seasoning box outlets; a plurality of flow sensors, each of which is installed at the outlet of the plurality of seasoning boxes and is used to detect the amount of liquid seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box; a plurality of liquid level sensors, each of which is installed in the plurality of seasoning boxes and is used to detect the liquid level of the seasoning in the seasoning box; and a control unit, which is communicatively connected to the flow sensors and the liquid level sensors and obtains the pressure of the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box through the liquid level sensors, thereby obtaining the amount of seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box, and compares the pressure with the amount of liquid seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box detected by the flow sensors, thereby calibrating the flow sensors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and in particular to an automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Traditional cooking seasonings are often dispensed based on individual cooking habits. The precise type, amount, timing, and order of seasoning additions during each cooking process are often difficult to achieve, which in turn affects the taste of the dish. For novice cooks, lack of knowledge of seasoning application often hinders achieving optimal cooking results. Current automated seasoning dispensing devices also struggle to precisely control the amount of seasoning dispensed, making them difficult to meet the widespread needs of consumers.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automatic liquid seasoning delivery device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the problems existing in the existing related technologies to a certain extent. To this end, the present invention proposes an automatic liquid seasoning delivery device that can deliver a relatively accurate amount of liquid seasoning during the cooking process, thereby improving the cooking quality.

[0005] The above purpose is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device, comprising:

[0007] Multiple seasoning boxes for storing different types of liquid seasonings;

[0008] a driving structure, drivingly connected to the plurality of seasoning boxes, the driving structure being capable of driving the liquid seasoning in the seasoning boxes to flow out from the discharge ports of the seasoning boxes;

[0009] A plurality of flow sensors, each of which is installed at a discharge port of each of the seasoning boxes, and is used to detect the amount of liquid seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box;

[0010] A plurality of liquid level sensors, each of which is installed in a plurality of the seasoning boxes, and is used to detect the liquid level of the seasoning in the seasoning box;

[0011] A control unit is communicatively connected to the flow sensor and the liquid level sensor. The control unit obtains the pressure of the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box through the liquid level sensor, thereby obtaining the amount of seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box, and compares it with the amount of liquid seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box detected by the flow sensor, thereby calibrating the flow sensor.

[0012] Optionally, an outlet device is further included, wherein the outlet device is connected to the outlets of the plurality of seasoning boxes, and the seasoning in the seasoning box flows out through the outlet device.

[0013] Optionally, the driving structure includes an air pump connected to the control unit for communication, the air pump is connected to the seasoning box, and a solenoid valve connected to the control unit for communication is provided between the air pump and the multiple seasoning boxes. When the liquid seasoning in the corresponding seasoning box needs to be added, the control unit instructs the solenoid valve connected to the seasoning box to open.

[0014] Optionally, a gas one-way valve is further included, and the gas one-way valve is arranged between the air pump and the plurality of solenoid valves.

[0015] Optionally, a gas pressure sensor is further provided in the seasoning box, and the gas pressure sensor is used to detect the gas pressure in the seasoning box. The control unit controls the operation of the air pump so that the pressure of the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box and the gas pressure in the seasoning box are maintained within a preset range.

[0016] Optionally, a liquid one-way valve is further provided between the seasoning box and the flow sensor.

[0017] Optionally, the driving structure includes a peristaltic pump communicatively connected to the control unit, and the peristaltic pump is installed between the seasoning box and the flow sensor.

[0018] Another aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling the automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device as described above, comprising the following steps:

[0019] S101: Start the automatic liquid seasoning delivery device;

[0020] S102: judging whether it is time to add one or more seasonings according to the dish to be cooked, if so, proceeding to S103, if not, returning to S101;

[0021] S103: starting a driving mechanism to drive the one or more seasonings to flow out of the corresponding seasoning box;

[0022] S104: Determine whether the amount of seasoning flowing out reaches a preset value. If so, proceed to S105; if not, return to S103;

[0023] S105: Determine whether cooking is finished. If so, turn off the automatic liquid seasoning feeding device. If not, return to S102.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0025] The automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device provided by the present invention includes multiple seasoning boxes, a drive structure, multiple flow sensors, multiple liquid level sensors, and a control unit. The multiple seasoning boxes are used to place different types of liquid seasonings. The drive structure is in transmission connection with the multiple seasoning boxes, and the drive structure can drive the liquid seasoning in the seasoning boxes to flow out from the outlet of the seasoning box. The outlets of the multiple seasoning boxes are all equipped with flow sensors, and the flow sensors are used to detect the amount of liquid seasoning flowing out of the seasoning boxes. The multiple seasoning boxes are all equipped with liquid level sensors, and the liquid level sensors are used to detect the liquid level of the seasoning in the seasoning box. The control unit is communicatively connected with the flow sensors and the liquid level sensors. The control unit obtains the pressure of the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box through the liquid level sensor, thereby obtaining the amount of seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box, and compares it with the amount of liquid seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box detected by the flow sensor, and then calibrates the value of the flow sensor, thereby improving the accuracy of the amount of liquid seasoning dispensed, thereby improving the cooking quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of an automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device provided in another specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a step diagram of a control method of an automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following examples illustrate the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these examples. Modifications to the specific embodiments of the present invention or equivalent replacements of some technical features without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of the technical solution claimed in the present invention.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1The present invention provides an automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device, comprising a plurality of seasoning boxes, a driving structure, a plurality of flow sensors, a plurality of liquid level sensors, and a control unit. The plurality of seasoning boxes are used to place different types of liquid seasonings. The driving structure is in transmission connection with the plurality of seasoning boxes, and the driving structure can drive the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box to flow out from the discharge port of the seasoning box. A flow sensor is installed at the discharge port of the plurality of seasoning boxes, and the flow sensor is used to detect the amount of liquid seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box. A liquid level sensor is installed in the plurality of seasoning boxes, and the liquid level sensor is used to detect the liquid level of the seasoning in the seasoning box. The control unit is communicatively connected with the flow sensor and the liquid level sensor, and the control unit obtains the pressure of the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box through the liquid level sensor, thereby obtaining the amount of seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box, and compares it with the amount of liquid seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box detected by the flow sensor, and then calibrates the flow sensor, thereby improving the accuracy of the amount of liquid seasoning dispensed, thereby improving the cooking quality.

[0031] Specifically, if the control unit obtains the pressure of the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box through the liquid level sensor, thereby obtaining the amount of seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box, and the difference between the amount of liquid seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box detected by the flow sensor is greater than a preset value, or the flow sensor does not display a numerical value, the control unit shall obtain the pressure of the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box through the liquid level sensor, thereby obtaining the amount of seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box, and then calibrate the flow sensor.

[0032] Optionally, the cooking apparatus further comprises an outlet device connected to the outlets of the plurality of seasoning boxes, and the seasoning in the seasoning boxes flows out via the outlet device. By arranging the outlet device, a plurality of liquid seasonings can all flow out through the outlet device, thereby facilitating cooking operations.

[0033] Optionally, the driving structure includes an air pump connected to the control unit for communication, the air pump is connected to the seasoning box, and a solenoid valve connected to the control unit for communication is provided between the air pump and multiple seasoning boxes. When it is necessary to release the liquid seasoning in the corresponding seasoning box, the control unit instructs the solenoid valve connected to the seasoning box to open, and the air pump runs to allow high-pressure gas to enter the seasoning box and push the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box to the outlet device.

[0034] Optionally, a gas one-way valve is further included, which is arranged between the air pump and the multiple solenoid valves to prevent the high-pressure gas from flowing back and affecting the smooth discharge of the liquid seasoning.

[0035] Optionally, a gas pressure sensor is also provided in the seasoning box, which is used to detect the gas pressure in the seasoning box. The control unit controls the operation of the air pump so that the pressure of the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box and the gas pressure in the seasoning box are maintained within a preset range to ensure the smoothness and stability of the flow of the liquid seasoning.

[0036] Optionally, a liquid one-way valve is further provided between the seasoning box and the flow sensor to prevent the backflow of the liquid seasoning and affect the smooth discharge of the liquid seasoning.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 2 In another embodiment, optionally, the driving structure includes a peristaltic pump communicatively connected to the control unit, and the peristaltic pump is installed between the seasoning box and the flow sensor.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 3 Another aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling the automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device as described above, comprising the following steps:

[0039] S101: Start the automatic liquid seasoning delivery device;

[0040] S102: judging whether it is time to add one or more seasonings according to the dish to be cooked, if so, proceeding to S103, if not, returning to S101;

[0041] S103: starting a driving mechanism to drive the one or more seasonings to flow out of the corresponding seasoning box;

[0042] S104: Determine whether the amount of seasoning flowing out reaches a preset value. If so, proceed to S105; if not, return to S103;

[0043] S105: Determine whether cooking is finished. If so, turn off the automatic liquid seasoning feeding device. If not, return to S102.

[0044] The above are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, which all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for an automatic liquid seasoning dispensing device, characterized in that: include: Multiple seasoning boxes for storing different types of liquid seasonings; a driving structure, drivingly connected to the plurality of seasoning boxes, the driving structure being capable of driving the liquid seasoning in the seasoning boxes to flow out from the discharge ports of the seasoning boxes; A plurality of flow sensors, each of which is installed at a discharge port of each of the seasoning boxes, and is used to detect the amount of liquid seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box; A plurality of liquid level sensors, each of which is installed in a plurality of the seasoning boxes, and is used to detect the liquid level of the seasoning in the seasoning box; a control unit, communicatively connected to the flow sensor and the liquid level sensor, wherein the control unit obtains the pressure of the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box through the liquid level sensor, thereby obtaining the amount of seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box, and compares the pressure with the amount of liquid seasoning flowing out of the seasoning box detected by the flow sensor, thereby calibrating the flow sensor; The control method comprises the following steps: S101: Start the automatic liquid seasoning delivery device; S102: judging whether it is time to add one or more seasonings according to the dish to be cooked, if so, proceeding to S103, if not, returning to S101; S103: starting a driving mechanism to drive the one or more seasonings to flow out of the corresponding seasoning box; S104: Determine whether the amount of seasoning flowing out reaches a preset value. If so, proceed to S105; if not, return to S103; S105: Determine whether cooking is finished. If so, turn off the automatic liquid seasoning feeding device. If not, return to S102.

2. The control method of the liquid seasoning automatic dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises an outlet device, which is connected to the outlets of the plurality of seasoning boxes, and the seasoning in the seasoning box flows out through the outlet device.

3. The control method of the liquid seasoning automatic dispensing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The driving structure includes an air pump that is communicatively connected to the control unit, and the air pump is connected to the seasoning box. A solenoid valve that is communicatively connected to the control unit is provided between the air pump and the multiple seasoning boxes. When the liquid seasoning in the corresponding seasoning box needs to be added, the control unit instructs the solenoid valve connected to the seasoning box to open.

4. The control method of the liquid seasoning automatic dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a gas one-way valve, which is arranged between the air pump and the plurality of solenoid valves.

5. The control method of the liquid seasoning automatic dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A gas pressure sensor is also provided in the seasoning box, and the gas pressure sensor is used to detect the gas pressure in the seasoning box. The control unit controls the operation of the air pump so that the pressure of the liquid seasoning in the seasoning box and the gas pressure in the seasoning box are maintained within a preset range.

6. The control method of the liquid seasoning automatic dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid one-way valve is also provided between the seasoning box and the flow sensor.

7. The control method of the liquid seasoning automatic dispensing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The driving structure includes a peristaltic pump that is communicatively connected to the control unit, and the peristaltic pump is installed between the seasoning box and the flow sensor.

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