Cooking robot with wok mechanism

Abstract

The application discloses a cooking robot with a pot rotating mechanism, which comprises a pot barrel and a pot rotating mechanism. The pot barrel comprises a pot liner, an inner liner and an outer shell. The pot rotating mechanism comprises a pot rotating driving assembly, a pot rotating assembly and a mounting disc. The inner liner is arranged outside the pot liner. The outer shell is arranged outside the inner liner and the pot liner, and a containing cavity is arranged between the inner liner and the outer shell. The pot rotating driving assembly comprises a pot rotating driving motor and a pot rotating first bevel gear arranged at the output end of a pot rotating transmission part. The pot rotating assembly comprises a pot rotating shaft and a pot rotating second bevel gear arranged on the pot rotating shaft. The pot rotating first bevel gear and the pot rotating second bevel gear are engaged. The mounting disc is arranged in the containing cavity. The pot rotating driving assembly is laid on the mounting disc. The pot rotating shaft is arranged in the mounting disc and enters the pot liner. Since the pot rotating driving assembly is laid on the mounting disc, the pot rotating mechanism is compact in structure, the pot rotating mechanism can be arranged in the pot barrel, and the installation space is reduced, and the space occupied by the cooking robot is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to cooking equipment, and more particularly to a stir-fry robot with a rotating wok mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of automation, intelligence, and information technology, the automation of cooking equipment has gradually become a hot topic, and some cooking robot machines have appeared on the market. Existing cooking robots include automatic rotating wok mechanisms, but the drive motors for these mechanisms are generally located on the base or support of the cooking machine, resulting in bulky cooking robots that occupy a large amount of space. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a cooking robot with a rotating wok mechanism to address the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0004] The technical problem to be solved in this application is solved by the following technical solution:

[0005] A cooking robot with a rotating pot mechanism includes a rotating pot mechanism and a pot cylinder, the pot cylinder including a pot inner liner, an inner liner and an outer shell, the rotating pot mechanism including a rotating pot drive assembly, a rotating pot assembly and a mounting plate;

[0006] The pot inner liner has a first opening at the top and a second opening at the bottom.

[0007] The inner liner has a third opening at the bottom and is fitted over the outside of the inner pot.

[0008] The outer shell is fitted over the inner liner and the pot liner, and a receiving cavity is provided between the inner liner and the outer shell;

[0009] The rotating pot drive assembly includes a rotating pot drive motor and a rotating pot transmission component, wherein the rotating pot transmission component includes a first bevel gear of the rotating pot disposed at the output end of the rotating pot transmission component;

[0010] The rotating pot assembly includes a rotating pot shaft and a second bevel gear of the rotating pot sleeved on the rotating pot shaft, wherein the first bevel gear of the rotating pot and the second bevel gear of the rotating pot mesh.

[0011] The mounting plate is disposed within the receiving cavity, the rotating pot drive assembly is laid flat on the mounting plate, and the rotating pot shaft passes through the mounting plate and through the third opening and the second opening into the inner pot.

[0012] The aforementioned cooking robot, the rotating pot transmission component further includes a rotating pot cylindrical gear set, a rotating pot helical gear set, or a rotating pot sprocket;

[0013] One end of the rotary kiln cylindrical gear set is located at the output end of the rotary kiln drive motor, and the other end of the rotary kiln cylindrical gear set is located on the central shaft of the first bevel gear of the rotary kiln; the rotary kiln cylindrical gear set includes multiple cylindrical gears.

[0014] The aforementioned cooking robot includes a rotating pot cylindrical gear set comprising a first rotating pot cylindrical gear, a second rotating pot cylindrical gear, and a third rotating pot cylindrical gear arranged sequentially and meshing with each other.

[0015] The above-mentioned cooking robot has a pressure cap on the top of the rotating pot shaft, and the pressure cap and the stirring shaft are sealed together by a sealing element. The bottom of the rotating pot shaft has an end cap, and the rotating pot shaft is clamped between the pressure cap and the end cap. The sealing element includes an O-ring, and the pressure cap has an annular mounting groove that mates with the O-ring. The O-ring abuts against the rotating pot shaft.

[0016] The aforementioned cooking robot has a disc-shaped mounting plate. The mounting plate is provided with a rotating pot drive component mounting position and a rotating pot shaft mounting position. The rotating pot shaft mounting position includes a cylinder located at the center of the mounting plate. The rotating pot shaft cooperates with the cylinder and passes through the cylinder.

[0017] The aforementioned cooking robot has a rotating wok shaft that is divided into an installation part and a connecting part from top to bottom. The outer diameter of the installation part is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting part.

[0018] The rotary cooker assembly also includes a tapered roller bearing, which and the second bevel gear of the rotary cooker are sleeved on the connecting part. The tapered roller bearing is clamped between the connecting part and the cylinder, and the second bevel gear of the rotary cooker is clamped between the mounting part and the cylinder.

[0019] The aforementioned cooking robot has an annular limiting platform inside the cylinder. The inner diameter of the limiting platform is smaller than the outer diameter of the tapered roller bearing. The tapered roller bearing includes a first tapered roller bearing and a second tapered roller bearing. The first tapered roller bearing is located above the limiting platform, and the second tapered roller bearing is located below the limiting platform.

[0020] The above-mentioned cooking robot has a bottom protrusion extending from the second opening to the first opening at the bottom of the inner pot. The second opening, the bottom protrusion, and the first opening are connected. The bottom protrusion has an internal spline, and the rotating shaft has an external spline. The bottom protrusion cooperates with the rotating shaft.

[0021] The aforementioned cooking robot has heat dissipation windows on its outer shell surface and a tilting shaft fixing interface that mates with the tilting shaft.

[0022] The aforementioned cooking robot has a gap between its inner lining and the inner pot.

[0023] Due to the adoption of the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0024] This application provides a cooking robot with a rotating pot mechanism, comprising a pot drum and a rotating pot mechanism. The pot drum includes a pot body, an inner liner, and an outer shell. The rotating pot mechanism includes a rotating pot drive assembly, a rotating pot assembly, and a mounting plate. The inner liner is fitted over the outer shell of the pot body. The outer shell is fitted over the inner liner and the pot body, and a receiving cavity is provided between the inner liner and the outer shell. The rotating pot drive assembly includes a rotating pot drive motor and a rotating pot transmission component, and the rotating pot transmission component includes a first rotating pot bevel gear disposed at the output end of the rotating pot transmission component. The rotating pot assembly includes a rotating pot shaft and a second rotating pot bevel gear fitted on the rotating pot shaft, and the first rotating pot bevel gear and the second rotating pot bevel gear mesh. The mounting plate is disposed in the receiving cavity, the rotating pot drive assembly is laid flat on the mounting plate, and the rotating pot shaft passes through the mounting plate and through a third opening and a second opening into the pot body. Because the rotating pot drive assembly of this application is laid flat on the mounting plate and the rotating pot shaft passes through the mounting plate, the rotating pot mechanism has a compact structure and can be installed inside the pot drum, which not only reduces the installation space, but also reduces the space occupied by the cooking robot. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking robot with a rotating pot mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the rotary pot mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the rotary pot mechanism provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the rotary cooker mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rotary cooker assembly provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the rotary cooker assembly provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 7 A top view of the installation disk provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 8A three-dimensional structural diagram of the installation disk provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 9 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the rotary drum shaft provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner pot in one embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of the liner provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the boiler drum in one embodiment of the present application.

[0037] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the lower shell in one embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper shell provided in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by associated similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of this application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to this application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of this application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.

[0040] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0041] The serial numbers assigned to components in this article, such as "first" and "second", are used only to distinguish the objects being described and have no sequential or technical meaning.

[0042] Furthermore, the technical features and solutions described herein can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the steps or order of operations related to the embodiments provided herein can also be changed. Therefore, any order in the drawings and embodiments is for illustrative purposes only and does not imply a requirement to follow a particular order, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

[0043] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, a cooking robot with a rotating pot mechanism is provided in one embodiment, which includes a stirring mechanism and a pot drum. The pot drum may include an outer shell, a pot inner liner 410, and an inner liner 420, with the pot inner liner 410 and the inner liner 420 disposed inside the outer shell. The rotating pot mechanism may include a rotating pot drive assembly, a rotating pot assembly, and a mounting plate 100.

[0044] The pot liner 410 has a first opening 411 and an edge 413 at the top. The edge 413 is folded outward from the edge of the first opening 411. The pot liner 410 has a second opening 412 at the bottom. The second opening 412 is used to install the pot rotating shaft.

[0045] The shape of the inner liner 420 matches the inner pot 410. The inner liner 420 is fitted on the outside of the inner pot 410. The bottom of the inner liner 420 is provided with a third opening 421, which matches the second opening 412.

[0046] The top of the outer shell is provided with a fourth opening 431. The outer shell is fitted over the outside of the pot liner 410 and the inner liner 420. The edge 413 presses against the edge of the fourth opening 431 and folds outward. A receiving cavity 441 is provided between the inner liner 420 and the outer shell. The receiving cavity 441 is used to install drive components, radiators, etc.

[0047] The rotary cooker drive assembly may include a rotary cooker drive motor 310 and a rotary cooker transmission component. The rotary cooker drive motor 310 drives the rotary cooker transmission component, which may include a first bevel gear 320 disposed at the output end of the rotary cooker transmission component. The rotary cooker assembly may include a rotary cooker shaft 340 and a second bevel gear 350, which is sleeved on the rotary cooker shaft, and the first bevel gear 320 and the second bevel gear 350 mesh with each other.

[0048] Mounting plate 100 is used to mount the rotating pot mechanism. The rotating pot drive assembly is laid flat on the mounting plate 100, and the rotating pot shaft 340 passes through the mounting plate.

[0049] The rotating pot mechanism provided in this application embodiment may further include a rotating pot cylindrical gear set, a rotating pot helical gear set, or a rotating pot sprocket.

[0050] In one embodiment, one end of the rotary drum cylindrical gear set is located at the output end of the rotary drum drive motor 310, and the other end of the rotary drum cylindrical gear set is located on the central shaft of the first bevel gear 320 of the rotary drum; the rotary drum cylindrical gear set may include multiple cylindrical gears.

[0051] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the rotary kiln gear set may include a first rotary kiln gear 331, a second rotary kiln gear 332, and a third rotary kiln gear 333, which are arranged sequentially and mesh with each other. The first rotary kiln gear 331 is located at the output end of the rotary kiln drive motor 310, and the third rotary kiln gear 333 is located on the central shaft of the first bevel gear 320.

[0052] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the pressure cover 360 can also be sealed and connected by the sealing element turntable shaft 340. The bottom of the turntable shaft 340 is provided with an end cover 370, and the turntable shaft 340 is clamped between the pressure cover 360 and the end cover 370.

[0053] In one embodiment, the seal may include a static seal. The static seal may include a first O-ring 281, and the pressure cap 360 has a first annular groove 361 that mates with the first O-ring 281. The position of the first annular groove 361 mates with the top of the rotary drum shaft 340, and the first O-ring 281 abuts against the rotary drum shaft 340. The pressure cap 360 and the rotary drum shaft 340 may be connected by threads.

[0054] In another embodiment, the static seal may further include a second O-ring 282, and the pressure cap 360 may also be provided with a second annular groove 362 that mates with the second O-ring 282. The position of the second annular groove 362 mates with the bottom boss (not shown) of the inner pot, and the second O-ring 282 abuts against the bottom boss.

[0055] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, the mounting plate 100 is disc-shaped and has a rotating pot drive assembly mounting position 130 and a rotating pot shaft mounting position 110. The rotating pot shaft mounting position 110 includes a hollow cylinder 111 located at the center of the mounting plate 100. The mounting plate 100 can be die-cast and has multiple reinforcing ribs to ensure its strength.

[0056] The dual-degree-of-freedom rotating device provided in this application requires different torques and rotational speeds for the rotating pot and the rotating stirring rod. To ensure structural simplicity and component versatility, the mechanical transmission systems of the rotating pot and the rotating stirring rod can be designed to be identical or centrally symmetrical. The difference in torque and rotational speed is achieved by selecting motors of the same model but with different reduction ratios, minimizing the number of parts, ensuring the simplicity of the overall structure, and improving the maintainability of the module.

[0057] like Figure 9 As shown, the rotary pot shaft 340 is divided into a mounting part 341 and a connecting part 342 from top to bottom. The outer diameter of the mounting part 341 is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting part 342. The rotary pot assembly also includes a tapered roller bearing, which can withstand the radial force exerted on the shaft system by the pot and the food. The tapered roller bearing and the second bevel gear 350 of the rotary pot are sleeved on the connecting part 342. The tapered roller bearing is clamped between the connecting part 342 and the cylinder 111, and the second bevel gear 350 of the rotary pot is clamped between the mounting part 341 and the cylinder 111. In one embodiment, the second bevel gear 350 of the rotary pot is provided with an internal spline, and the rotary pot shaft 340 is provided with an external spline 343. The second bevel gear 350 of the rotary pot and the rotary pot shaft 340 are connected by splines.

[0058] In one embodiment, an annular limiting platform 112 is provided inside the cylindrical section 111, and the inner diameter of the limiting platform 112 is smaller than the outer diameter of the tapered roller bearing. There may be one or more tapered roller bearings. In this embodiment, two tapered roller bearings may be provided, including a first tapered roller bearing 381 and a second tapered roller bearing 382. The first tapered roller bearing 381 is positioned above the limiting platform 112, and the second tapered roller bearing 382 is positioned below the limiting platform 112.

[0059] like Figure 10 , Figure 11 As shown, the bottom of the inner pot 410 may be provided with a bottom boss 414, which can be a hollow cylinder. The bottom boss 414 extends from the second opening 412 toward the first opening 411, and the second opening 412, the bottom boss 414 and the first opening 411 are connected. The bottom boss 414 is engaged with the stirring shaft sleeve.

[0060] In one embodiment, the rotating shaft may include a stirring shaft that passes through the bottom boss 414. Driving the stirring shaft can rotate it, thereby causing the stirring ruler mounted on the stirring shaft to rotate. The bottom boss 414 is provided with an internal spline 415, and the stirring shaft passing through the bottom boss 414 may be provided with an external spline.

[0061] In one embodiment, a gap 421 may be provided between the inner liner 420 and the inner pot 410, and the inner pot 410 can be rotated inside the outer shell by driving the rotating pot shaft. The inner liner 420 may be made of heat insulation material.

[0062] like Figures 12 to 14 As shown, the outer shell may include an upper shell 430 and a lower shell 440. A fourth opening 431 is provided on the top of the upper shell 430. The upper shell 430 includes a first connecting part, the lower shell 440 includes a second connecting part, and the inner liner 420 includes a third connecting part. The upper shell 430, the lower shell 440, and the inner liner 420 can be fixedly connected by the first connecting part, the second connecting part, and the third connecting part, respectively.

[0063] In one embodiment, the lower shell 440 may include a sixth opening 442, which is located at the top of the lower shell 440. The second connecting portion may include a connecting post located inside the sixth opening 442. The connecting post may include a first connecting post 443 and a second connecting post 444. The first connecting post 443 mates with the upper shell 430, and the second connecting post 444 mates with the inner liner 420. Multiple fasteners may also be provided on the inner surface of the lower shell 440 for fixing the mounting plate 100, the radiator, and the coil, etc., respectively.

[0064] The inner liner 420 includes a fifth opening 422, which is located at the top of the inner liner 420. The third connecting portion may include an arc-shaped inner liner connecting plate 423, the shape of which matches the fifth opening 422. The inner liner connecting plate 423 is located outside the fifth opening 422 and surrounds the fifth opening 422. The area outside the fifth opening 422 where the inner liner connecting plate 423 is not located allows the coil to pass through. The inner liner connecting plate 423 may have multiple notches 424 and a second through hole 425. The second through hole 425 mates with a second connecting post 444 for fixing the inner liner 420 and the lower shell 440 together with mounting screws. The second connecting portion may also include a positioning pin 445, which may include one or more. The positioning pin 445 is located inside the sixth opening 442, and the multiple notches 424 respectively mate with the first connecting post 443 and the positioning pin 445.

[0065] The upper shell 430 includes a seventh opening 432, which is located at the bottom of the upper shell 430. The first connecting part includes an upper shell connecting block 433 and an upper shell positioning block 435. The upper shell connecting block 433 and the upper shell positioning block 435 are respectively located inside the seventh opening 432. The upper shell connecting block 433 is provided with a second through hole 434, which cooperates with the first connecting post 443. The upper shell positioning block 435 is provided with a third through hole 436, which cooperates with the positioning pin 445.

[0066] The boiler drum provided in this embodiment may have a heat dissipation window 446 on the surface of the lower shell 440. The heat dissipation window 446 may include one or more, and may specifically cooperate with a radiator installed in the receiving cavity 441. In one embodiment, a plurality of screw posts 447 may also be provided on the inner surface of the lower shell 440. The plurality of screw posts 447 may be used to fix the mounting plate 100, the radiator and the coil respectively.

[0067] In one embodiment, the outer casing may also be provided with a tilting shaft fixing interface 448, which cooperates with the tilting shaft. The tilting shaft is installed on the mounting base of the cooking robot and can tilt the pot to pour out the food in the inner pot 410.

[0068] The above description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of this application and should not be construed as limiting the specific implementation of this application to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of this application.

Claims

1. A cooking robot with a rotating wok mechanism, characterized in that, It also includes a pot drum, which includes a pot liner, an inner liner, and an outer shell; and the rotating pot mechanism includes a rotating pot drive assembly, a rotating pot assembly, and a mounting plate. The pot inner liner has a first opening at the top and a second opening at the bottom. The inner liner has a third opening at the bottom and is fitted over the outside of the inner pot. The outer shell is fitted over the inner liner and the pot liner, and a receiving cavity is provided between the inner liner and the outer shell; The rotating pot drive assembly includes a rotating pot drive motor and a rotating pot transmission component, wherein the rotating pot transmission component includes a first bevel gear of the rotating pot disposed at the output end of the rotating pot transmission component; The rotating pot assembly includes a rotating pot shaft and a second bevel gear of the rotating pot sleeved on the rotating pot shaft, wherein the first bevel gear of the rotating pot and the second bevel gear of the rotating pot mesh. The mounting plate is disposed in the receiving cavity, the rotating pot drive assembly is laid flat on the mounting plate, and the rotating pot shaft passes through the mounting plate and through the third opening and the second opening into the inner pot. The rotary cooker transmission component also includes a rotary cooker cylindrical gear set, a rotary cooker helical gear set, or a rotary cooker sprocket; One end of the rotary kiln cylindrical gear set is located at the output end of the rotary kiln drive motor, and the other end of the rotary kiln cylindrical gear set is located on the central shaft of the first bevel gear of the rotary kiln; the rotary kiln cylindrical gear set includes multiple cylindrical gears; The rotary kiln cylindrical gear set includes a first rotary kiln cylindrical gear, a second rotary kiln cylindrical gear, and a third rotary kiln cylindrical gear arranged in sequence and meshing with each other. The mounting plate is disc-shaped and has a rotating pot drive component mounting position and a rotating pot shaft mounting position. The rotating pot shaft mounting position includes a cylinder located at the center of the mounting plate. The rotating pot shaft cooperates with the cylinder and passes through the cylinder.

2. The cooking robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the rotating pot shaft is provided with a clamping cover, and the clamping cover and the rotating pot shaft are sealed together by a sealing element. The bottom of the rotating pot shaft is provided with an end cover, and the rotating pot shaft is clamped between the clamping cover and the end cover. The sealing element includes an O-ring, and the compression cover is provided with an annular mounting groove that mates with the O-ring. The O-ring abuts against the rotary drum shaft.

3. The cooking robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary drum shaft is divided into an installation section and a connecting section from top to bottom. The outer diameter of the installation section is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting section. The rotary cooker assembly also includes a tapered roller bearing, which and the second bevel gear of the rotary cooker are sleeved on the connecting part. The tapered roller bearing is clamped between the connecting part and the cylinder, and the second bevel gear of the rotary cooker is clamped between the mounting part and the cylinder.

4. The cooking robot as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The cylinder is provided with an annular limiting platform. The inner diameter of the limiting platform is smaller than the outer diameter of the tapered roller bearing. The tapered roller bearing includes a first tapered roller bearing and a second tapered roller bearing. The first tapered roller bearing is disposed above the limiting platform, and the second tapered roller bearing is disposed below the limiting platform.

5. The cooking robot as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the pot is provided with a pot bottom protrusion extending from the second opening toward the first opening. The second opening, the pot bottom protrusion and the first opening are connected. The pot bottom protrusion is provided with an internal spline and the rotating pot shaft is provided with an external spline. The pot bottom protrusion and the rotating pot shaft are engaged.

6. The cooking robot as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The outer shell surface is provided with heat dissipation windows and a tilting shaft fixing interface that cooperates with the tilting shaft.

7. The cooking robot as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A gap is provided between the inner lining and the inner pot.

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