Seasoning feeding equipment and control method, cooking machine

Abstract

The present invention provides a seasoning dispensing device and a control method, and a cooking machine, which belong to the technical field of seasoning dispensing devices, wherein the seasoning dispensing device mainly includes a container connector; a cleaning liquid container and the container connector are detachably connected; a heating element is configured to increase the temperature of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container; at least one seasoning liquid delivery pipeline is configured as a circulation pipeline for the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container when the cleaning liquid container is connected to the container connector; a negative pressure device is provided in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline, and is configured to extract the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container through negative pressure to flow into the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline; a controller connects and controls the heating element and the negative pressure device. Through the embodiments provided by the present application, the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline can be cleaned, the seasoning residue in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline can be removed, and the seasoning residue can be prevented from sinking to the bottom, settling and condensing, breeding bacteria, and avoiding reducing the quality of dishes and the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of seasoning delivery equipment, and in particular to seasoning delivery equipment and a control method, and a cooking machine. Background Art

[0002] Stir-frying machines are a new generation of intelligent cooking devices, characterized by their ease of operation. They can automatically stir-fry, fry, deep-fry, deep-fry, simmer, steam, boil, sear, stew, and even blanch, all in one pot, making cooking both automated and engaging. Stir-frying machines typically require automatic feeding, such as adding seasoning liquid. However, this can leave residual liquid in the pipes that carry it, which can easily precipitate and condense, breeding bacteria and causing blockages during the feeding process. This can compromise dish quality and the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In response to the shortcomings of the existing methods, the present application provides a seasoning feeding device and control method, and a cooking machine, so as to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art, such as residual seasoning liquid in the pipeline for conveying the seasoning liquid, the residual liquid seasoning easily precipitates and condenses, breeds bacteria, and is prone to blockage during the feeding process, which will reduce the quality of the dishes and the user experience.

[0004] In the first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a seasoning delivery device, comprising: a container connector; a cleaning liquid container, detachably connected to the container connector and configured to accommodate cleaning liquid; a heating element, connected to the cleaning liquid container and configured to increase the temperature of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container; at least one seasoning liquid delivery pipeline, configured to serve as a circulation pipeline for the cleaning liquid when the cleaning liquid container is connected to the container connector; a negative pressure device, connected to the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline and configured to use negative pressure to drive the cleaning liquid to circulate in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline; a controller, connected to and controlling the heating element and the negative pressure device to clean the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline.

[0005] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning liquid container includes: a cleaning liquid container body, which has a cleaning liquid accommodating chamber inside; a connecting tube, the input end of which is arranged in the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber, and the output end is connected to the cleaning liquid container body, and is configured to be connected to the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber and the external environment of the cleaning liquid container body; wherein, when the cleaning liquid container is connected to the container connector, the output end of the connecting tube is connected to the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline.

[0006] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning liquid container further includes: a positioning structure, provided on one side of the cleaning liquid container body, configured to enable the connecting pipe to correspond to the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline when the cleaning liquid container is connected to the container connector.

[0007] As an optional embodiment, the container connector includes: a container support structure, configured to support the cleaning liquid container when the cleaning liquid container is connected to the container connector; a limiting structure, arranged on the container support structure, configured to cooperate with the limiting structure in a concave and convex manner when the cleaning liquid container is connected to the container connector.

[0008] As an optional embodiment, the seasoning delivery device further includes: a magnetic coil, disposed outside the cleaning liquid container, configured to increase the temperature of the heating element when powered; wherein the material of the heating element includes a conductor.

[0009] As an optional embodiment, the seasoning delivery device further includes: a seasoning liquid container, which is detachably connected to the container connector and configured to accommodate the seasoning liquid; wherein the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline is configured to serve as a circulation pipeline for the seasoning liquid when the seasoning liquid container is connected to the container connector.

[0010] As an optional implementation, the seasoning delivery device further includes: a flow sensor, which is provided in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline and connected to the controller, and is configured to obtain flow data of the liquid circulating in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline.

[0011] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a cooking machine, comprising: a cooking machine body; and a seasoning delivery device as described in any one of the aforementioned embodiments of the present application, connected to the cooking machine body.

[0012] In the third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a control method for the seasoning delivery device described in any one of the aforementioned embodiments of the present application, comprising: starting the heating element of the seasoning delivery device based on a response to a cleaning start instruction; turning off the heating element of the seasoning delivery device after a preset time; and starting the target negative pressure device of the seasoning delivery device to clean the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline corresponding to the target negative pressure device.

[0013] As an optional implementation, the control method of the seasoning delivery device also includes: obtaining the last end time of the seasoning delivery device; if the interval between the obtained last end time and the current time is greater than or equal to the preset cleaning reminder duration, outputting a cleaning reminder signal.

[0014] The present application provides a seasoning feeding device and control method, and a cooking machine. The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application bring at least the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The cleaning liquid container containing cleaning liquid is connected to the container connector to realize communication between the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline and the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber, and the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container is heated by the heating element. The heated cleaning liquid is sucked into the liquid delivery pipeline by the negative pressure generated by the negative pressure device, and the cleaning liquid is sucked into the liquid delivery pipeline and circulated in the liquid delivery pipeline to clean the liquid delivery pipeline and remove the seasoning residue in the liquid delivery pipeline, thereby preventing the seasoning residue from settling and condensing, breeding bacteria, and avoiding reducing the quality of dishes and user experience.

[0016] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a seasoning delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connection positions of a container connector, a cleaning liquid container, and a pipe connector in a seasoning dispensing device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a cleaning liquid container in a seasoning delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning liquid container in a seasoning dispensing device provided in another embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a container connector in a seasoning delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a magnetic coil in a seasoning delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the longitudinal cross-section structure;

[0025] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a cleaning liquid container in a seasoning delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning liquid container in a seasoning dispensing device provided in another embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the connection positions of a container connector, a seasoning liquid container, and a pipe connector in a seasoning dispensing device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a seasoning liquid delivery pipeline, a negative pressure device, and a flow sensor in a seasoning delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a pipe connector in a seasoning delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 13 A flow chart of a seasoning delivery device control method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 14 A flow chart of a seasoning delivery device control method provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0032] The accompanying drawings correspond to the following descriptions:

[0033] 1: container connector; 11: container support structure; 12: limiting structure; 13: shell; 131: shell body; 132: support part; 14: cavity;

[0034] 2: Cleaning liquid container; 21: Cleaning liquid container body; 22: Cleaning liquid accommodating chamber; 23: Connecting pipe; 24: Positioning structure;

[0035] 3: Heating element;

[0036] 4: Seasoning liquid delivery pipeline;

[0037] 5: Negative pressure device;

[0038] 6: Magnetic coil;

[0039] 7: Seasoning liquid container; 71: Seasoning liquid container body; 72: Connecting pipe; 73: Cover; 74: Seasoning liquid accommodating chamber;

[0040] 8: Flow sensor;

[0041] 9: Pipeline connectors. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The present application is described in detail below. Examples of embodiments of the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions. In addition, if the detailed description of the known technology is not necessary for the features of the present application shown, it will be omitted. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application.

[0043] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in common dictionaries should be understood to have meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the prior art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless specifically defined as herein.

[0044] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless expressly stated otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" used herein may also include the plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "comprising" used in the specification of this application refers to the presence of the features, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. It should be understood that when we refer to an element as being "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element, or there may be intermediate elements. In addition, the "connection" used here may include wireless connection or wireless coupling. The term "and / or" used here includes all or any unit and all combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0045] like Figure 1-5 As shown in Figures 7 and 8, an embodiment of the present application provides a seasoning delivery device, which mainly includes a container connector 1, a cleaning liquid container 2, a heating element 3, at least one seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4, a negative pressure device 5, and a controller. The cleaning liquid container 2 is detachably connected to the container connector 1 and is configured to accommodate cleaning liquid; the heating element 3 is connected to the cleaning liquid container 2 and is configured to increase the temperature of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container 2; the at least one seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 is configured to serve as a circulation pipeline for the cleaning liquid when the cleaning liquid container 2 is connected to the container connector 1; the negative pressure device 5 is connected to the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 and is configured to use negative pressure to drive the cleaning liquid to circulate in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4; the controller is connected to and controls the heating element 3 and the negative pressure device 5 to clean the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4.

[0046] In some possible embodiments, the container connector 1 is connected to a cleaning liquid container 2 for cleaning the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4. The container connector 1 can also be connected to a seasoning liquid container 7 for circulating the seasoning liquid for feeding. The seasoning liquid can include at least one of cooking oil, water, soy sauce, vinegar, cooking wine, sauce, oyster sauce, broth, egg liquid, and batter. The cleaning liquid can include at least one of water and dishwashing liquid.

[0047] Before cleaning the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4, the user can pour the cleaning liquid into the cleaning liquid container 2 in advance and connect the cleaning liquid container 2 to the container connector 1 to achieve communication between the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 and the cleaning liquid receiving chamber 22 for receiving the cleaning liquid; the heating element 3 is used to increase the temperature of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid receiving chamber 22 to form a high-temperature cleaning liquid. The high-temperature cleaning liquid has a strong softening ability and can soften the residual seasoning liquid and precipitated condensates to improve the cleaning efficiency. The negative pressure device 5 is used to generate a negative pressure in the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 to draw the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid receiving chamber 22 from the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 into the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 and circulate along the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 to flush the residual seasoning liquid and precipitated condensates out of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4; or dissolve the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid and flow out of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 with the cleaning liquid, thereby achieving the purpose of cleaning the inside of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe. The user may input a cleaning start instruction, the controller receives the cleaning start instruction, and controls the heating element 3 and the negative pressure device 5 according to a preset cleaning control scheme based on a response to the cleaning start instruction.

[0048] Optionally, the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 is a hose, and the hose and the negative pressure device 5 can form a peristaltic pump structure.

[0049] The seasoning dispensing equipment provided in the embodiment of the present application connects the cleaning liquid container 2 containing cleaning liquid with the container connector 1, so that the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 is connected to the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber 22, and the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container 2 is heated by the heating element 3. The heated cleaning liquid is sucked into the liquid delivery pipe by the negative pressure generated by the negative pressure device 5, and the cleaning liquid is circulated in the liquid delivery pipe to clean the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4, remove the seasoning residue in the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4, prevent the seasoning residue from precipitating and condensing, breeding bacteria, and avoid reducing the quality of the dishes and the user experience.

[0050] like Figure 2-4 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the cleaning liquid container 2 includes a cleaning liquid container body 21 and a connecting pipe 23. The cleaning liquid container body 21 has a cleaning liquid accommodating chamber 22 therein; the input end of the connecting pipe 23 is disposed within the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber 22, and the output end of the connecting pipe 23 is connected to the cleaning liquid container body 21, configured to communicate between the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber 22 and the external environment of the cleaning liquid container body 21; wherein, when the cleaning liquid container 2 is connected to the container connector 1, the output end of the connecting pipe 23 is connected to the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4.

[0051] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the present application provides some possible embodiments, in which the cleaning liquid container body 21 may be a cubic structure. The cleaning liquid container body 21 may include a bottom wall and side walls, which enclose a cleaning liquid receiving chamber 22. The top of the cleaning liquid container body 21 has an opening facing upward, which connects the cleaning liquid receiving chamber 22 and the external environment of the cleaning liquid container body 21. A user can pour cleaning liquid into the cleaning liquid receiving chamber 22 through the opening.

[0052] The connecting tube 23 can be a straight tube, a curved tube, or a special-shaped tube. A mounting hole is provided on the side wall of the cleaning liquid container body 21, connecting the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber 22 and the external environment. The output end of the connecting tube 23 is connected to the mounting hole. The input end of the connecting tube 23 is not connected to the cleaning liquid container body 21 and is located away from the output end of the connecting tube 23. The cleaning liquid enters the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 through the connecting tube 23. The position and depth of the input end of the connecting tube 23 within the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber 22 can be adaptively adjusted according to the usage scenario and are not limited here.

[0053] like Figure 3 and 4 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the cleaning liquid container 2 also includes a positioning structure 24, which is arranged on one side of the cleaning liquid container body 21 and is configured to make the connecting pipe 23 correspond to the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 when the cleaning liquid container 2 is connected to the container connector 1.

[0054] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the present application provides some possible embodiments, in which at least one side of the cleaning liquid container 2 is connected to the cleaning liquid container body 21, and the positioning structure 24 is arranged on at least one side where the cleaning liquid container body 21 is connected to the container connector 1, so that connection and positioning can be achieved simultaneously to improve assembly efficiency.

[0055] As Figure 5 FIG. 1 shows an alternative embodiment in which the container connector 1 includes a container support structure 11 and a retaining structure 12. The container support structure 11 is configured to support the cleaning liquid container 2 when the cleaning liquid container 2 is connected to the container connector 1; the retaining structure 12 is disposed on the container support structure 11 and configured to engage with the retaining structure 12 in a concave-convex manner when the cleaning liquid container 2 is connected to the container connector 1.

[0056] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the present application provides some possible embodiments in which at least one side of the container support structure 11 of the container connector 1 serves as a receiving and supporting side, at least for supporting the cleaning liquid container 2. A limiting structure 12 can be connected to the container support structure 11 and disposed on the receiving and supporting side to provide a concave-convex fit with the positioning structure 24 of the cleaning liquid container 2 when supporting the cleaning liquid container 2. This concave-convex fit ensures that the output end of the connecting tube 23 is positioned in a designed position, which is aligned with the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4. After the two are aligned, the user can perform the connection operation.

[0057] Optionally, the positioning structure 24 is a protrusion and the limiting structure 12 is a depression.

[0058] Optionally, the positioning structure 24 is a depression, and the limiting structure 12 is a protrusion.

[0059] In a specific embodiment, the container connector 1 is arranged on a horizontal plane, and the container support structure 11 of the container connector 1 is a plate-like structure, which is arranged horizontally, and the upper side of the plate-like structure is the container support side. The container connector 1 includes at least one limiting structure 12, which is arranged on the top surface of the plate-like structure and protrudes upward from the plate-like structure. Optionally, the limiting structure 12 can be a three-dimensional structure such as a block structure, a spherical structure, a cylindrical structure, etc. When there are multiple limiting structures 12, the multiple limiting structures 12 can be evenly distributed. For example, when the positioning structure 24 is a long strip-shaped protrusion, multiple positioning structures 24 are arranged in parallel and at intervals on the plate-like structure. The cleaning liquid container 2 is arranged horizontally, and the container support structure 11 of the container connector 1 is supported on the bottom wall of the cleaning liquid container 2. The outer side of the bottom wall of the cleaning liquid container 2 is formed with an upwardly concave positioning structure 24, which can accommodate the limiting structure 12 to achieve a concave-convex fit.

[0060] like Figure 6 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the seasoning delivery device further includes a magnetic coil 6, which is disposed outside the cleaning liquid container 2 and configured to increase the temperature of the heating element 3 when powered; wherein the material of the heating element 3 includes a conductor.

[0061] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the present application provides some possible embodiments, in which a heating element 3 support structure protruding from the bottom wall and used to support the heating element 3 is provided in the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber 22. The heating element 3 support structure can be one of a support arm, a support platform, and a support frame.

[0062] The magnetic coil 6 is disposed on one side of the cleaning liquid container 2, for example, on one side of the bottom wall of the cleaning liquid container 2, or on one side of the side wall of the cleaning liquid container 2. The magnetic coil 6 can generate a magnetic field when energized. The heating element 3 can be made of metal. The heating element 3 is disposed in the cleaning liquid container 2 and is spaced apart from the magnetic coil 6. The spacing can be greater than or equal to 20 mm and less than or equal to 25 mm, so that the heating element 3 is located in the magnetic field formed when the magnetic coil 6 is energized and cuts the magnetic field lines, thereby generating countless small eddy currents, causing the metal molecules of the heating element 3 to rotate at high speed and generate collision friction to generate heat. The heating element 3 with higher heat transfers heat to the cleaning liquid with lower heat, thereby heating the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container 2.

[0063] Optionally, the heating element 3 is a plate-shaped structure.

[0064] Optionally, the heating element 3 is made of iron.

[0065] Optionally, the temperature of the heated cleaning liquid is greater than or equal to 80 degrees Celsius and less than or equal to 90 degrees Celsius.

[0066] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the present application provides other possible embodiments, in which the heating element 3 is a heating rod, a heating plate, a heating sleeve, or the like, that is, the heating element 3 can directly contact and heat the cleaning liquid container 2 to heat the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container 2. The cleaning liquid container 2 can be made of a metal material.

[0067] like Figure 7 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the container connector 1 also includes a shell 13, and the shell wall of the shell 13 is provided to form a cavity 14. The shell 13 includes a shell body 131 and a support part 132 connected to each other, and the shell body 131 and the support part 132 are both block structures. The container connector 1 is arranged on a horizontal plane, and the support part 132 protrudes from one side of the shell body 131 in the horizontal direction, and the top surface of the shell body 131 is higher than the top surface of the support part 132. The top of the support part 132 is a plate-like structure, which is the aforementioned container support structure 11. The container support structure 11 and the limiting structure 12 can both be part of the support part 132. The magnetic coil 6 of the heating element 3, the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 and the negative pressure device 5 are all arranged at corresponding positions in the cavity 14. The housing body 131 is provided with a through hole that connects the cavity 14 and the external environment. This through hole is located on the sidewall of the housing body 131 where it connects to the container support structure 11, and extends above the container support structure 11. The input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 is connected to this through hole. When the cleaning liquid container 2 is connected to the accommodating support, the limiting structure 12 and the positioning structure 24 cooperate to ensure that the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 and the output end of the connecting pipe 23 are aligned in both the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0068] The magnetic coil 6 is disposed on the side of the plate-like structure opposite to the supporting side, i.e., below the plate-like structure. The heating element 3 that cooperates with the magnetic coil 6 is a plate-like structure. When the cleaning liquid container 2 is connected to the container connector 1, the heating element 3 is disposed horizontally.

[0069] like Figure 8-10 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the seasoning delivery device also includes a seasoning liquid container 7, which is detachably connected to the container connector 1 and is configured to accommodate the seasoning liquid; wherein the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 is configured to serve as a circulation pipeline for the seasoning liquid when the seasoning liquid container 7 is connected to the container connector 1.

[0070] Based on the above embodiments, the present application provides some possible embodiments. Before adding the ingredients, the user can pour the seasoning liquid into the seasoning liquid container 7 in advance, and connect the seasoning liquid container 7 to the container connector 1 to achieve communication between the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 and the seasoning liquid receiving chamber 74 for receiving the seasoning liquid.

[0071] like Figure 8-10 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the seasoning liquid container 7 includes a seasoning liquid container body 71 and a connecting tube 72. The seasoning liquid container body 71 has a seasoning liquid accommodating chamber 74 therein; the input end of the connecting tube 72 is disposed within the seasoning liquid accommodating chamber 74, and the output end of the connecting tube 72 is connected to the seasoning liquid container body 71, configured to communicate with the seasoning liquid accommodating chamber 74 and the external environment of the seasoning liquid container body 71; wherein, when the seasoning liquid container 7 is connected to the container connector 1, the output end of the connecting tube 72 is connected to the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4.

[0072] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the present application provides some possible embodiments. The seasoning liquid container body 71 may be a cubic structure and may include a bottom wall and side walls, which enclose a seasoning liquid storage chamber 74. The top of the seasoning liquid container body 71 has an upwardly directed opening that connects the seasoning liquid storage chamber 74 and the external environment of the seasoning liquid container body 71. A user can pour seasoning liquid into the seasoning liquid storage chamber 74 through the opening. The output end of the connecting tube 72 is connected to the side wall of the seasoning liquid container body 71, and the input end of the connecting tube 72 is disposed within the seasoning liquid storage chamber 74 and away from the output end of the connecting tube 72. The connecting tube 72 is configured to connect the seasoning liquid storage chamber 74 and the external environment of the seasoning liquid container body 71. When the seasoning liquid container 7 is connected to the container connector 1, the connecting tube 72 is connected to the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4.

[0073] The connecting tube 72 can be a straight tube, a curved tube, or a special-shaped tube. A mounting hole is provided on the sidewall of the seasoning liquid container body 71, connecting to the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber 22 and the external environment. The output end of the connecting tube 72 is connected to the mounting hole. When the seasoning liquid container 7 is connected to the container connector 1, the output end of the connecting tube 72 is connected to the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4. The input end of the connecting tube 72 is not connected to the seasoning liquid container body 71. The position and depth of the input end of the connecting tube 72 within the seasoning liquid accommodating chamber 74 can be adaptively adjusted according to the usage scenario and are not limited here.

[0074] like Figure 9 As shown, optionally, the seasoning liquid container 7 further includes a cover 73 , and the cover 73 covers the opening of the seasoning liquid container 7 .

[0075] like Figure 11 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the seasoning delivery device further includes a flow sensor 8, which is arranged in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 and connected to the controller, and is configured to obtain flow data of the liquid circulating in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4.

[0076] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the present application provides some possible embodiments in which flow sensor 8 can obtain flow data of the cleaning liquid and the seasoning liquid. The flow data of the cleaning liquid is used to determine the amount of cleaning liquid used, which can be used to determine whether cleaning is complete. The flow data of the seasoning liquid is used to determine the amount of seasoning liquid used, which can be used to determine whether the corresponding seasoning liquid is dispensed.

[0077] like Figure 1 、 2 , 5, 10 and 12, as an optional embodiment, the seasoning delivery device also includes a pipe connector 9, which is provided with at least one fluid connecting pipe, the input end of the fluid connecting pipe is connected to the output end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4, and the output end of the fluid connecting pipe serves as a liquid discharge end.

[0078] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the present application provides some possible embodiments. The pipe connector 9 is snap-fitted to the aforementioned housing 13. The number of fluid connecting pipes corresponds one-to-one to the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4. The input end of each fluid connecting pipe is connected to the output end of a seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4. The output end of each fluid connecting pipe serves as a liquid discharge end, which is used to discharge the seasoning liquid during feeding and to discharge the cleaning liquid, i.e., the sewage liquid, used to clean the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 during cleaning. The output end of the fluid connecting pipe can be connected to the cooking container of the cooking machine when discharging the seasoning liquid; the output end of the fluid connecting pipe can be connected to the sewage liquid collection container when discharging the sewage liquid.

[0079] In a specific embodiment, six limiting structures 12 are evenly distributed on the support portion 132 of the container connector 1. Two adjacent limiting structures 12 and the container support structure 11 form a support position, and the seasoning liquid container 7 can be placed between two adjacent limiting structures 12. The container support structure 11 and the six limiting structures 12 form five support positions. The seasoning delivery device includes five seasoning liquid delivery pipelines 4, each of which is used to transport different seasoning liquids. Each seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 is equipped with a corresponding negative pressure device 5.

[0080] The seasoning feeding device includes five seasoning liquid containers 7, each of which contains a different seasoning liquid. During the feeding stage, the five seasoning liquid containers 7 can be placed on five supporting positions, and the connecting pipe 72 of each seasoning liquid container 7 corresponds to the aforementioned seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4.

[0081] The seasoning delivery equipment includes a cleaning liquid container 2, which has five connecting pipes 23. Four positioning structures 24 are evenly arranged on the bottom of the cleaning liquid container 2. The four positioning structures 24 cooperate with the four limiting structures 12 located in the middle of the six limiting structures 12 mentioned above, so that the connecting pipes 23 of the cleaning liquid container 2 correspond one-to-one with the aforementioned seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4.

[0082] The controller can independently control each of the seasoning liquid delivery pipes 4, including independently controlling the delivery and feeding of the seasoning liquid, as well as independently controlling the cleaning of the seasoning liquid delivery pipes 4. During the feeding phase, the corresponding negative pressure device 5 can be controlled to pump the target seasoning liquid according to the target seasoning liquid; during the cleaning phase, the corresponding negative pressure device 5 can be controlled to pump the cleaning liquid according to the target seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 for cleaning.

[0083] In another specific embodiment, different from the aforementioned embodiment, the limiting structure 12 of the container connector 1 is arranged on the side wall where the shell body 131 is connected to the container support structure 11, and the part that is higher than the container support structure 11; correspondingly, the positioning structure 24 of the cleaning liquid container 2 is arranged on the side wall to cooperate with the limiting structure 12.

[0084] In another specific embodiment, the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 is provided with a first locking structure, and the output end of the connecting pipe 72 and the output end of the connecting pipe 23 are both provided with a second locking structure. When the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 corresponds to the output end of the connecting pipe 72 or the output end of the connecting pipe 23, the user can move the output end of the connecting pipe 72 or the output end of the connecting pipe 23 toward the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4, so that the first locking structure and the second locking structure are engaged, so as to realize the connection between the output end of the connecting pipe or the output end of the connecting pipe 23 and the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4.

[0085] Based on the same inventive concept, an embodiment of the present application provides a cooking machine, which mainly includes a cooking machine body and a seasoning delivery device of any one of the aforementioned embodiments of the present application, and the seasoning delivery device is connected to the cooking machine body.

[0086] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, this application provides some possible embodiments in which the cooking machine body and the seasoning dispensing device are detachably connected. The cooking machine body includes a cooking container, which is provided with a connecting pipe 72 connected to the pipe connector 9 of the seasoning dispensing device. This is used to transport the seasoning liquid discharged from the seasoning dispensing device into the cooking container when the cooking machine is in operation, thereby enabling the dispensing of the seasoning liquid.

[0087] The cooking container is a detachable component. Before cleaning the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 of the seasoning delivery device, the cooking container can be removed to prevent the pre-designed waste liquid container from being used. The waste water container is provided with a connecting pipe 72 connected to the pipeline connector 9 of the seasoning delivery device, which is used to accommodate and discharge the cleaning waste liquid in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 of the seasoning delivery device.

[0088] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the present application provides some possible embodiments. The cooking machine is provided with a control key for the user to input control instructions, which at least include cleaning the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 of the seasoning dispensing device. The aforementioned controller is connected to the control key for receiving the control instruction input by the user. After placing the cleaning liquid container and the waste liquid container, the user can input the instruction to clean the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 of the seasoning dispensing device through the control key, thereby realizing the self-cleaning function and improving the user experience.

[0089] Through the cooking machine provided in the embodiment of the present application, before cleaning the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4, the cleaning liquid container 2 containing the cleaning liquid is connected to the container connector 1, so that the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 is connected to the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber 22, and corresponds to the heating element 3. The cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container 2 is heated by the heating element 3, and the negative pressure generated by the negative pressure device 5 is used to suck the heated cleaning liquid into the liquid delivery pipeline to clean the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4, so as to remove the seasoning residue in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4, prevent the seasoning residue from sinking to the bottom, settling and condensing, breeding bacteria, and avoiding reducing the quality of the dishes and the user experience.

[0090] like Figure 13 As shown, based on the same inventive concept, an embodiment of the present application provides a method for controlling the seasoning delivery device of any one of the aforementioned embodiments of the present application, the method mainly comprising steps S1-S3:

[0091] Step S1: based on the response to the cleaning start instruction, start the heating element 3 of the seasoning feeding device;

[0092] Step S2: After a preset time, the heating element 3 of the seasoning delivery device is turned off;

[0093] Step S3: starting the target negative pressure device 5 of the seasoning delivery equipment to clean the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline 4 corresponding to the target negative pressure device 5 .

[0094] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the present application provides some possible embodiments. The seasoning delivery device includes multiple seasoning liquid delivery pipes 4. The user can select at least one target seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 for cleaning. The cleaning start instruction can be input by the user through a control key or remotely input by an infinite connection device. After receiving the cleaning start instruction, the heating element 3 provided in the cleaning liquid container 2 can be started by supplying power to the magnetic coil 6, and the heating element 3 is controlled to start for a preset time so that the temperature of the cleaning liquid reaches a preset temperature. Then, the heating element 3 is turned off, and the target negative pressure device 5 corresponding to the cleaning start instruction is started, so that the cleaning liquid is sucked into the target seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 and flows, thereby achieving the cleaning purpose.

[0095] like Figure 14 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the control method of the seasoning delivery device further includes steps S4-S5:

[0096] Step S4: Obtain the last end time of the seasoning delivery device;

[0097] Step S5: If the interval between the last end time obtained and the current time is greater than or equal to the preset cleaning reminder time, a cleaning reminder signal is output.

[0098] Steps S4-S5 can effectively prevent the user from not cleaning the seasoning liquid delivery pipe for a long time, thereby preventing the seasoning residue from accumulating for a long time after use. Optionally, the preset cleaning reminder time can be equal to 10 days and less than or equal to 12 days.

[0099] As an optional implementation manner, the control method of the seasoning delivery device further includes steps S6-S7:

[0100] Step S6: collecting the current flow value of the target cleaning seasoning liquid delivery pipe of the seasoning delivery device;

[0101] Step S7: If the collected current flow value is greater than or equal to the preset flow value, the target negative pressure device 5 is controlled to be closed.

[0102] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the present application provides some possible embodiments. A flow sensor 8 on a target cleaning liquid delivery pipe collects the current flow rate of the target cleaning liquid delivery pipe. If the collected current flow rate is greater than or equal to a preset flow rate, it indicates that a sufficient amount of cleaning liquid has flowed through the target cleaning liquid delivery pipe and the cleaning effect has achieved the desired level. The corresponding negative pressure device 5 is then controlled to close, ending the cleaning process.

[0103] As an optional implementation manner, the control method of the seasoning delivery device further includes steps S8-S9:

[0104] Step S6: collecting the operating time of the target negative pressure device 5;

[0105] Step S7: If the collected operating time is greater than or equal to the preset time, the target negative pressure device 5 is controlled to be closed.

[0106] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, this application provides some possible embodiments. In addition to comparing flow rate data, the operating time of the negative pressure device 5 can also be used to determine when to end cleaning. If the collected operating time is greater than or equal to a preset time, it indicates that the cleaning effect of the target seasoning liquid delivery pipe has reached the desired level. The corresponding negative pressure device 5 is then controlled to shut down, ending the cleaning process.

[0107] By applying the embodiments of the present application, at least the following beneficial effects can be achieved:

[0108] The cleaning liquid container 2 containing cleaning liquid is connected to the container connector 1 to realize communication between the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 and the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber 22, and the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container 2 is heated by the heating element 3. The heated cleaning liquid is sucked into the liquid delivery pipe by the negative pressure generated by the negative pressure device 5, and the cleaning liquid is sucked into the liquid delivery pipe and circulated in the liquid delivery pipe to clean the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4 and remove the seasoning residue in the seasoning liquid delivery pipe 4, thereby preventing the seasoning residue from settling and condensing, breeding bacteria, and avoiding reducing the quality of dishes and user experience.

[0109] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the steps, measures, and schemes in the various operations, methods, and processes discussed in this application may be interchanged, modified, combined, or deleted. Furthermore, other steps, measures, and schemes in the various operations, methods, and processes discussed in this application may also be interchanged, modified, rearranged, decomposed, combined, or deleted. Furthermore, steps, measures, and schemes in the prior art that are similar to those disclosed in this application may also be interchanged, modified, rearranged, decomposed, combined, or deleted.

[0110] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this 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. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on this application.

[0111] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0112] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of the accompanying drawings are shown in sequence as indicated by the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless otherwise specified herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some of the steps in the flowcharts of the accompanying drawings may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages, and these sub-steps or stages are not necessarily executed at the same time, but can be executed at different times, and their execution order is not necessarily sequential, but can be executed in turn or alternately with other steps or at least a portion of the sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0113] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0114] The above description is only a partial implementation method of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present application. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A seasoning delivery device, characterized in that: include: Container connector (1); A cleaning liquid container (2) is detachably connected to the container connector (1) and is configured to accommodate cleaning liquid; the cleaning liquid container (2) comprises a cleaning liquid container body (21) and a connecting pipe (23); the cleaning liquid container body (21) has a cleaning liquid accommodating chamber (22) therein; the input end of the connecting pipe (23) is arranged in the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber (22), and the output end is connected to the cleaning liquid container body (21), and is configured to communicate with the cleaning liquid accommodating chamber (22) and the external environment of the cleaning liquid container body (21); when the cleaning liquid container (2) is connected to the container connector (1), the output end of the connecting pipe (23) is connected to the input end of the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline (4); a heating element (3), connected to the cleaning liquid container (2), and configured to increase the temperature of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid container (2); at least one seasoning liquid delivery pipe (4), configured to serve as a circulation pipe for the cleaning liquid when the cleaning liquid container (2) is connected to the container connector (1); a negative pressure device (5), connected to the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline (4), and configured to drive the cleaning liquid to circulate in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline (4) using negative pressure; a controller connected to and controlling the heating element (3) and the negative pressure device (5) to clean the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline (4); a seasoning liquid container (7), detachably connected to the container connector (1), and configured to contain the seasoning liquid; The seasoning liquid delivery pipe (4) is configured to serve as a circulation pipe for the seasoning liquid when the seasoning liquid container (7) is connected to the container connector (1).

2. The seasoning delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning liquid container (2) further comprises: A positioning structure (24) is provided on one side of the cleaning liquid container body (21) and is configured to allow the connecting pipe (23) to correspond to the seasoning liquid delivery pipe (4) when the cleaning liquid container (2) is connected to the container connector (1).

3. The seasoning delivery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The container connector (1) comprises: a container support structure (11) configured to be supported on the cleaning liquid container (2) when the cleaning liquid container (2) is connected to the container connector (1); A limiting structure (12) is provided on the container support structure (11) and is configured to cooperate with the limiting structure (12) in a concave-convex manner when the cleaning liquid container (2) is connected to the container connector (1).

4. The seasoning delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a magnetic coil (6) disposed outside the cleaning liquid container (2) and configured to increase the temperature of the heating element (3) when powered; Wherein, the material of the heating element (3) includes a conductor.

5. The seasoning delivery device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Also includes: A flow sensor (8) is provided in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline (4) and is connected to the controller, and is configured to obtain flow data of the liquid flowing in the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline (4).

6. A cooking machine, characterized in that: include: Cooking machine body; The seasoning feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is connected to the cooking machine body.

7. A method for controlling a seasoning delivery device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: include: Based on the response to the cleaning start instruction, starting the heating element (3) of the seasoning delivery device; After a preset time, the heating element (3) of the seasoning delivery device is turned off; The target negative pressure device (5) of the seasoning delivery device is activated to clean the seasoning liquid delivery pipeline (4) corresponding to the target negative pressure device (5).

8. The control method of the seasoning delivery device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: Obtain the last end time of the seasoning delivery device; If the interval between the last end time and the current time is greater than or equal to the preset cleaning reminder time, a cleaning reminder signal is output.

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