Intelligent unmanned kitchen food material weighing and conveying system

Abstract

The application provides an intelligent unmanned kitchen food material weighing and conveying system, a material bin, the material bin has one or more, the material bin is used for storing food materials or seasonings, each lower part of the material bin is provided with a weighing device, an output end of the material bin is provided with a conveying device, the conveying device is used for mixing and conveying the food materials of the material bin to a designated position, the weighing device accurately controls the weight of the food materials, the conveying device conveys the food materials with the required weight to the designated position, precise and controllable feeding can be achieved, the operation is convenient, fast and not easy to corrode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automatic cooking technology, and more specifically, to an intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system. Background Technology

[0002] In modern society, the fast pace of life has led to a growing demand for quick and large-volume supply of fresh and hot food. Suppliers of such large-volume meals include canteens in businesses, schools, and the military, as well as fast-food restaurants. They often use large-capacity cooking equipment, commonly known as "big pot cooking." The quality of the ingredients is often quite poor. Other methods involve multiple chefs cooking in multiple pots simultaneously, but this requires a large workforce and a heavy workload for the chefs. A current challenge lies in the need for small, automated, and large-volume production of complex, multi-course dishes tailored to individual tastes.

[0003] The existing Chinese patent announcement number CN104856556B discloses a large-scale intelligent small-pot continuous cooking machine. The refrigerated and fresh-keeping cabinet is equipped with multiple food preparation buckets. Multiple granular seasoning tanks and liquid seasoning tanks are fixedly installed in two ambient temperature cabinets. A belt conveyor is located in the middle of the refrigerated and fresh-keeping cabinet. The two ends of the belt conveyor extend from two insulated windows and pass through the ambient temperature cabinets into the left and right cooking machines. The outlets of all food preparation buckets, granular seasoning tanks and liquid seasoning tanks are located directly above the belt conveyor. This equipment directly puts a fixed amount of food into the food preparation buckets and cannot perform precise quantity control of the food preparation buckets themselves.

[0004] Similarly, Chinese Patent Publication No. CN208876009U discloses an automatic cooking system with a food preparation function, including an ordering device, a main controller, a cooking machine, and a food preparation scale. The ordering device and the food preparation scale are connected to the main controller, and at least one of each is provided. The food preparation scale includes a weighing pan, a controller, and a display. The controller is connected to the main controller, and multiple weighing pans are provided. The weighing sensors of the weighing pans and the display are connected to the controller. In this system, the food is weighed in advance before cooking, rather than the precise control of the amount of food prepared in the food preparation container when cooking is needed.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention proposes a weighing and conveying system that can accurately weigh and convey itself. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the present invention proposes an intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system, comprising a hopper 10, which may be one or more, for storing food or seasonings. Each hopper 10 is equipped with a weighing device 20 at its lower part, and a conveying device 40 at the output end of the hopper 10. The conveying device 40 is used to mix and convey the food from the hopper 10 to a designated location. The weighing device 20 precisely controls the weight of the food, and the conveying device 40 conveys the required weight of food to the designated location. This system enables precise and controllable feeding, is easy to operate, fast, and is not easily corroded.

[0007] An intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system includes: a hopper 10, which may be one or more, for storing food or seasonings. The system is characterized in that: each hopper 10 is provided with a weighing device 20 at its lower part, and a conveying device 40 is provided at the output end of the hopper 10 for mixing and conveying the food in the hopper 10 to a designated location.

[0008] In some embodiments, the hopper 10 includes a hopper body 13 and a door panel structure 14. The hopper body 13 and the door panel structure 14 are movably connected. The door panel structure 14 is used to prevent the hopper body 13 from swaying left and right when weighing and to support the hopper body 13 when it is being filled with material.

[0009] In some embodiments, the weighing device 20 includes a support column 22 and a weight sensor 21. At least one support column 22 is provided at the bottom of each hopper 10, and a weight sensor 21 is provided below each support column 22. An output module 30 is provided on the inner side of the hopper body 13. The weight sensor 21 and the output module 30 are both connected to a control device. The control device sends the required weight of the food to the weight sensor 21 and the conveying module. The weight sensor 21 performs precise weight control on the food. The output module 30 conveys the required weight of the food to the conveying device 40.

[0010] In some embodiments, the hopper 10 further includes a mounting frame 15, the door panel structure 14 being hinged to the mounting frame 15 to ensure the refrigeration temperature of the refrigerator.

[0011] In some embodiments, the door panel structure 14 is symmetrically provided with support frames 16 for the hopper body 13 on both sides near the mounting frame 15. At least one first slot 17 is provided at the support frame 16, and the hopper body 13 is provided with a first block 18 corresponding to the first slot 17. When the support column 22 contacts the weight sensor 21 for weighing, the first block 18 disengages from the bottom of the corresponding first slot 17. The first slot 17 only limits the first block 18 to the left and right, so that the hopper body 13 will not sway left and right, resulting in inaccurate weighing. When the hopper body 13 needs to be filled with food, the first block 18 engages with the bottom of the corresponding first slot 17 and moves in the same way as the door panel structure 14 opens.

[0012] In some embodiments, there are two support columns 22 located on the left and right sides of the lower part of the hopper body 13. The weight sensor 21 is fixedly installed on the mounting frame 15, with one weight sensor 21 on each side, so that the weight weighing inside the hopper body 13 is more accurate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the conveying device 40 includes a horizontally arranged first spiral conveying mechanism 41 and a vertically arranged second spiral conveying mechanism 42. The input end of the first spiral conveying mechanism 41 receives the food or seasoning output from the hopper 10, and the output end of the first spiral conveying mechanism 41 is connected to the input end of the second spiral conveying mechanism 42. The output end of the second spiral conveying mechanism 42 conveys the food or seasoning to a designated location.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first spiral conveying mechanism 41 includes a first spiral transport device 411 and an upwardly opening first bearing chamber 412, wherein the first spiral transport device 411 is placed inside the first bearing chamber 412 and is arranged parallel to the first bearing chamber 412.

[0015] Furthermore, the output module 30 of the hopper 10 is provided with a discharge port 11 at its outlet. The discharge port 11 is located above the first bearing chamber 412. The ingredients fall into the first bearing chamber 412 through the discharge port 11 and mix. The first spiral conveying device 411 transports the ingredients to the input end of the second spiral conveying mechanism 42.

[0016] Furthermore, the first bearing chamber 412 is provided with an anti-drop plate 413 at a distance from the discharge port 11 to prevent the food from falling during transportation.

[0017] Furthermore, the second spiral conveying mechanism 42 includes a second spiral conveying device 421 and a second bearing chamber 422. The second spiral conveying device 421 is placed inside the second bearing chamber 422 and is arranged parallel to the second bearing chamber 422. The food is transported to the second bearing chamber 422 through the output port of the first bearing chamber 412. The second spiral conveying device 421 lifts and transports the food to the input end of the third spiral conveying mechanism.

[0018] Furthermore, the outlet of the second carrying chamber 422 is provided with a downwardly inclined guide plate 423, which is used to concentrate the food ingredients and drop them into the third carrying chamber.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention proposes an intelligent unmanned kitchen food ingredient weighing and conveying system, comprising a hopper 10, which may be one or more, for storing food ingredients or seasonings. Each hopper 10 is equipped with a weighing device 20 at its lower part, and a conveying device 40 at the output end of each hopper 10. The conveying device 40 is used to mix and convey the food ingredients from the hopper 10 to a designated location. The weighing device 20 precisely controls the weight of the food ingredients, and the conveying device 40 conveys the required weight of food ingredients to the designated location. This system enables precise and controllable feeding, is easy to operate, fast, and is not easily corroded. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying device of the intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the second spiral conveying mechanism and the first spiral conveying mechanism in the intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the weight sensor in the intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame of the intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system of the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of main component symbols

[0027] silo 10 discharge port 11 Silo body 13 Door panel structure 14 Mounting Frame 15 support frame 16 First card slot 17 First block 18 Weighing device 20 Weight sensor 21 Support column 22 Output module 30 Conveying device 40 First spiral conveyor mechanism 41 First spiral conveyor device 411 First bearing chamber 412 Anti-fall board 413 Second spiral conveyor mechanism 42 Second spiral conveyor device 421 Second bearing chamber 422 Guide plate 423

[0028] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Specific implementation examples:

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 6 As shown, an intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system includes: a hopper 10, which may be one or more, for storing food or seasonings. Each hopper 10 includes a hopper body 13 and a door panel structure 14. The hopper body 13 and the door panel structure 14 are movably connected. The door panel structure 14 prevents the hopper body 13 from swaying during weighing and provides support when the hopper body 13 is being filled. Each hopper 10 has a weighing device 20 at its lower part, and a conveying device 40 at its output end. The conveying device 40 is used to transport the food from the hopper 10... The ingredients are mixed and transported to a designated location. The weighing device 20 includes a support column 22 and a weight sensor 21. Each hopper 10 has at least one support column 22 at its lower part, and a weight sensor 21 is provided below each support column 22. The inner side of the hopper body 13 is provided with an external output module 30. The weight sensor 21 and the output module 30 are both connected to a control device. The control device sends the required weight of the ingredients to the weight sensor 21 and the conveying module. The weight sensor 21 accurately controls the weight of the ingredients, and the output module 30 transports the required weight of ingredients to the conveying device 40.

[0031] The hopper 10 also includes a mounting frame 15. The door panel structure 14 is hinged to the mounting frame 15 to ensure the refrigerator's refrigeration temperature. Symmetrical support frames 16 for the hopper body 13 are provided on both sides of the door panel structure 14 near the mounting frame 15. At least one first slot 17 is provided at each support frame 16. A first locking block 18 is provided on the hopper body 13 corresponding to the first slot 17. When the support column 22 contacts the weight sensor 21 for weighing, the first locking block 18 disengages from the bottom of the corresponding first slot 17. The 17 only limits the left and right movement of the first card block 18, so that the hopper body 13 will not sway left and right, resulting in inaccurate weighing. When the hopper body 13 needs to be filled with food, the first card block 18 engages with the bottom of the corresponding first card slot 17 and moves in the same way as the door panel structure 14 opens. There are two support columns 22, located on the left and right sides of the lower part of the hopper body 13. The weight sensor 21 is fixedly installed at the mounting frame 15, with one weight sensor 21 on each side, so that the weight weighing inside the hopper body 13 is more accurate.

[0032] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the conveying device 40 includes a horizontally arranged first spiral conveying mechanism 41 and a vertically arranged second spiral conveying mechanism 42. The input end of the first spiral conveying mechanism 41 receives the food or seasoning output from the hopper 10, and the output end of the first spiral conveying mechanism 41 is connected to the input end of the second spiral conveying mechanism 42. The output end of the second spiral conveying mechanism 42 conveys the food or seasoning to a designated position. The first spiral conveying mechanism 41 includes a first spiral transport device 411 and an upwardly opening first bearing chamber 412. The first spiral transport device 411 is placed inside the first bearing chamber 412 and is arranged parallel to the first bearing chamber 412. The outlet of the output module 30 of the hopper 10 is provided with an outlet 11, which is located above the first bearing chamber 412. Food passes through the outlet 11. 1. The food falls into the first bearing chamber 412 and mixes. The first spiral conveying device 411 transports the food to the input end of the second spiral conveying mechanism 42. The first bearing chamber 412 is provided with an anti-fall plate 413 away from the outlet 11 to prevent the food from falling during transportation. The second spiral conveying mechanism 42 includes a second spiral conveying device 421 and a second bearing chamber 422. The second spiral conveying device 421 is placed in the second bearing chamber 422 and is arranged parallel to the second bearing chamber 422. The food is transported to the second bearing chamber 422 through the outlet of the first bearing chamber 412. The second spiral conveying device 421 lifts and transports the food to the input end of the third spiral conveying mechanism. The outlet of the second bearing chamber 422 is provided with a downward inclined guide plate 423 to concentrate the food falling into the third bearing chamber.

[0033] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention proposes an intelligent unmanned kitchen food ingredient weighing and conveying system, comprising a hopper 10, which may be one or more, for storing food ingredients or seasonings. Each hopper 10 is equipped with a weighing device 20 at its lower part, and a conveying device 40 at the output end of each hopper 10. The conveying device 40 is used to mix and convey the food ingredients from the hopper 10 to a designated location. The weighing device 20 precisely controls the weight of the food ingredients, and the conveying device 40 conveys the required weight of food ingredients to the designated location. This system enables precise and controllable feeding, is easy to operate, fast, and is not easily corroded.

[0034] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system, comprising: A hopper (10) is provided, and there are one or more hoppers (10). The hoppers (10) are used to store ingredients or seasonings. The hoppers (10) are characterized in that: each hopper (10) is provided with a weighing device (20) at its lower part; the output end of each hopper (10) is provided with a conveying device (40); the conveying device (40) is used to mix the ingredients in the hoppers (10) and convey them to a designated location; each hopper (10) includes a hopper body (13) and a door panel structure (14); the hopper body (13) and the door panel structure (14) are movably connected; the door panel structure (14) is used to prevent the hopper body (13) from swaying left and right when weighing; and to provide support for the hopper body (13) when it is filled with ingredients; the hopper (10) also includes an installation frame (15); the door panel structure (14) and the installation frame (15) are hinged together. The door panel structure (14) is symmetrically provided with support frames (16) for the hopper body (13) on both sides near the mounting frame (15). At least one first slot (17) is provided at the support frame (16). The hopper body (13) is provided with a first block (18) corresponding to the first slot (17). When the support column (22) contacts the weight sensor (21) for weighing, the first block (18) disengages from the bottom of the corresponding connected first slot (17). The first slot (17) only limits the first block (18) to the left and right, so that the hopper body (13) will not sway left and right, resulting in inaccurate weighing. When the hopper body (13) needs to add food, the first block (18) engages with the bottom of the corresponding connected first slot (17) and moves in the same way as the door panel structure (14) is opened.

2. The intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing device (20) includes a support column (22) and a weight sensor (21). Each hopper (10) has at least one support column (22) at its lower part, and a weight sensor (21) is provided below each support column (22). The inner side of the hopper body (13) is provided with an external output module (30). The weight sensor (21) and the output module (30) are both connected to the control device. The control device sends the required weight of the ingredients to the weight sensor (21) and the conveying module. The weight sensor (21) accurately controls the weight of the ingredients. The output module (30) conveys the required weight of the ingredients to the conveying device (40).

3. The intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system as described in claim 2, characterized in that: There are two support columns (22), located on the left and right sides of the lower part of the hopper body (13). The weight sensor (21) is fixedly installed on the mounting frame (15), with one weight sensor (21) on each side, so that the weight weighing inside the hopper body (13) is more accurate.

4. The intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying device (40) includes a horizontally arranged first spiral conveying mechanism (41) and a vertically arranged second spiral conveying mechanism (42). The input end of the first spiral conveying mechanism (41) receives the food or seasoning output from the hopper (10). The output end of the first spiral conveying mechanism (41) is connected to the input end of the second spiral conveying mechanism (42). The output end of the second spiral conveying mechanism (42) conveys the food or seasoning to a designated position.

5. The intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The first spiral conveying mechanism (41) includes a first spiral conveying device (411) and an upward-opening first bearing chamber (412). The first spiral conveying device (411) is placed inside the first bearing chamber (412) and is arranged parallel to the first bearing chamber (412).

6. The intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The output module (30) of the silo (10) is provided with a discharge port (11). The discharge port (11) is located above the first bearing chamber (412). The ingredients fall into the first bearing chamber (412) through the discharge port (11) and mix. The first spiral conveying device (411) transports the ingredients to the input end of the second spiral conveying mechanism (42).

7. The intelligent unmanned kitchen food weighing and conveying system as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The second spiral conveying mechanism (42) includes a second spiral conveying device (421) and a second carrying chamber (422). The second spiral conveying device (421) is placed inside the second carrying chamber (422) and is arranged parallel to the second carrying chamber (422). The food is transported to the second carrying chamber (422) through the output port of the first carrying chamber (412). The second spiral conveying device (421) lifts and transports the food to the designated position.

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