Cake making machine with vision system

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cake-making machine with a visual system, which relates to the technical field of food processing, and comprises a shell, a material bin, a dough mixing bin, a baking module, a transfer component, a control panel and a monitor, wherein the material bin and the dough mixing bin are both installed on the shell, the dough mixing bin is located below the material bin, and the dough mixing bin and the material bin are communicated, the baking module comprises an upper baking tray, a lower baking tray and a first driving component, all of which are installed on the shell, the first driving component is transmission-connected with the upper baking tray to drive the upper baking tray to rise and fall, and perform a pressing and baking process on the dough on the lower baking tray, the transfer component is installed on the shell, and is used to transfer the dough in the dough mixing bin to the lower baking tray, the control panel is installed on the shell, and the transfer module, the baking module and the monitor are all electrically connected to the control panel; the technical solution provided by the present invention improves the taste of the cakes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of food processing, in particular to a cake making machine with a visual system. Background Art

[0002] The cake making machine mixes flour, water, oil and other seasonings into dough, then presses the dough into shape and bakes it.

[0003] The cake making machine in the prior art processes and makes dough and pancakes by setting an automatic program. However, when abnormal situations occur such as insufficient dough mixing, over-baking or under-baking of the pancakes, the production process will still continue according to the original program, resulting in the processing of the dough and pancakes not meeting the predetermined requirements, thereby reducing the taste of the pancakes. Summary of the invention

[0004] The main purpose of the invention is to provide a cake making machine with a visual system, aiming at improving the taste of the cakes.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cake making machine with a visual system, comprising:

[0006] case;

[0007] The material bin and the dough mixing bin are both installed on the shell, the dough mixing bin is located below the material bin, and the dough mixing bin and the material bin are connected;

[0008] A baking module, the baking module comprising an upper baking tray, a lower baking tray and a first driving assembly all mounted on the housing, the first driving assembly being in driving connection with the upper baking tray to drive the upper baking tray to rise and fall, and to press and bake the dough on the lower baking tray;

[0009] A transfer assembly, mounted on the housing, for transferring the dough in the dough mixing bin to the lower baking tray; and

[0010] A control board and a monitor, wherein the control board is mounted on the shell, and the transfer module, the baking module and the monitor are all electrically connected to the control board.

[0011] In one embodiment, the monitor includes a color camera, which is electrically connected to the control panel. The color camera is installed on the shell, and the lower surface of the color camera is flush with the upper surface of the lower baking tray to detect the baking degree of the cake on the lower baking tray.

[0012] In one embodiment, the monitor includes an intelligent monitor, which is electrically connected to the control panel and installed in the dough mixing bin to detect the viscosity of the dough in the dough mixing bin.

[0013] In one embodiment, the monitor includes a night vision camera, which is mounted on the housing and electrically connected to the control board.

[0014] In one embodiment, the cake-making machine with a visual system further includes a cleaning device, which is arranged opposite to the monitor and is used to clean foreign matter on the monitor.

[0015] In one embodiment, the cleaning device includes a second drive motor and a cleaning brush, the second drive motor is arranged opposite to the monitor, the second drive motor is electrically connected to the control panel, and the second drive motor is transmission-connected to the cleaning brush to drive the cleaning brush to clean the monitor.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first driving assembly includes a first driving motor, a driving wheel, a transmission wheel and a transmission rod, the driving motor is installed on the housing, the driving wheel is drivingly connected to the output shaft of the first driving motor, the transmission wheel is rotatably installed on the housing, the transmission wheel is meshed with the driving wheel, both ends of the transmission rod are respectively rotatably connected to the transmission wheel and the upper baking tray, and the first driving motor drives the transmission wheel to rotate via the driving wheel, so that the transmission rod drives the upper baking tray to rise and fall.

[0017] In one embodiment, the transmission wheel is arranged in a fan shape, and the transmission wheel includes a gear portion and a stop groove. When the driving wheel is engaged with the gear portion, the driving assembly drives the upper baking tray to rise and fall; when the driving wheel is located in the stop groove, the upper baking tray is stationary.

[0018] In one embodiment, two stop grooves are provided, and the two stop grooves are respectively located at two ends of the gear part.

[0019] In one embodiment, a guide through hole is provided on the shell, a guide groove is provided on the hole wall of the guide through hole, a guide protrusion is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the upper baking tray, the upper baking tray is located in the guide through hole, and is slidably connected to the shell through the cooperation of the guide protrusion and the guide groove.

[0020] The cake-making machine with a visual system in the technical solution of the present invention includes a shell, a material bin, a dough mixing bin, a baking module, a transfer component, a control panel and a monitor; the material bin and the dough mixing bin are both installed in the shell, the dough mixing bin is located below the material bin, and the dough mixing bin and the material bin are connected, so that flour, water, oil and other materials in the material bin flow into the dough mixing bin, and then the dough mixing bin mixes these materials into dough; the baking module includes an upper baking tray, a lower baking tray and a first drive component, all of which are installed in the shell, and the first drive component is connected to the upper baking tray to drive the upper baking tray to rise and fall, and to adjust the upper and lower baking trays. The dough is pressed and baked, the transfer component is installed on the shell, and is used to transfer the dough in the dough mixing bin to the lower baking tray, and then the upper baking tray moves downward to press and bake the dough on the lower baking tray; the control board is installed on the shell, and the transfer module, the baking module and the monitor are all electrically connected to the control board. The entire dough making, mixing and baking process can be monitored by the monitor, so that when the dough is not mixed sufficiently, the water-powder ratio is not appropriate, and the dough is not baked enough, the monitor will detect it, and control the corresponding module to perform corresponding operations through the control board to improve the taste of the dough. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a cake making machine with a visual system provided by the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of some structures in ;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The structural diagram of the baking module;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The structural diagram of the middle transmission wheel;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part of the shell.

[0027] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0028] 10. Shell; 11. Guide through hole; 12. Guide groove; 13. Second limiting protrusion; 21. Material bin; 22. Noodle mixing bin; 31. Upper baking tray; 311. Guide protrusion; 312. First limiting protrusion; 32. Lower baking tray; 331. First driving motor; 332. Driving wheel; 333. Transmission wheel; 33a. Gear part; 33b. Stop groove; 334. Transmission rod.

[0029] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0032] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention provides a cake making machine with a visual system, comprising:

[0034] Housing 10;

[0035] The material bin 21 and the dough mixing bin 22 are both installed on the housing 10. The dough mixing bin 22 is located below the material bin 21, and the dough mixing bin 22 is connected to the material bin 21.

[0036] A baking module, the baking module comprising an upper baking tray 31, a lower baking tray 32 and a first driving assembly, all of which are mounted on the housing 10, wherein the first driving assembly is in transmission connection with the upper baking tray 31 to drive the upper baking tray 31 to rise and fall, and to press and bake the dough on the lower baking tray 32;

[0037] A transfer assembly, installed on the housing 10, for transferring the dough in the dough mixing bin 22 to the lower baking tray 32; and

[0038] A control board and a monitor, wherein the control board is mounted on the housing 10 , and the transfer module, the baking module and the monitor are all electrically connected to the control board.

[0039] The cake-making machine with a visual system in the technical solution of the present invention includes a shell 10, a material bin 21, a dough mixing bin 22, a baking module, a transfer component, a control panel and a monitor; the material bin 21 and the dough mixing bin 22 are both installed on the shell 10, the dough mixing bin 22 is located below the material bin 21, and the dough mixing bin 22 and the material bin 21 are connected, so that the flour, water, oil and other materials in the material bin 21 flow into the dough mixing bin 22, and then the dough mixing bin 22 mixes these materials into dough; the baking module includes an upper baking tray 31, a lower baking tray 32 and a first drive component, all of which are installed on the shell 10, and the first drive component is connected to the upper baking tray 31 to drive the upper baking tray The transfer assembly is mounted on the shell 10, and is used to transfer the dough in the dough mixing bin 22 to the lower baking tray 32, and then the upper baking tray 31 moves downward to press and bake the dough on the lower baking tray 32; the control panel is mounted on the shell 10, and the transfer module, the baking module and the monitor are all electrically connected to the control panel, and the entire dough making, mixing and baking process can be monitored by the monitor, so that when the dough is not mixed sufficiently, the water-powder ratio is not appropriate, and the dough is not baked enough, the monitor will detect it, and control the corresponding module to perform corresponding operations through the control panel to improve the taste of the dough.

[0040] Among them, the transfer module can be driven by the transfer drive component to move the loading panel, and the transfer drive component drives the loading panel to move between the dough mixing bin 22 and the lower baking tray 32. When moving to the dough mixing bin 22, the loading panel receives the dough in the dough mixing bin 22. When moving to the lower baking tray 32, the transfer drive component drives the loading panel to flip so that the dough on the loading panel is poured onto the lower baking tray 32.

[0041] In one embodiment of the present invention, the monitor includes a color camera, which is electrically connected to the control panel, and is mounted on the housing 10, and the lower surface of the color camera is flush with the upper surface of the lower baking tray 32 to detect the baking degree of the cake on the lower baking tray 32. The upper baking tray 31 and the lower baking tray 32 bake both sides of the cake at the same time, thereby increasing the baking efficiency of the cake. The baking degree of the cake can be monitored by the color camera. When the cake is baked to a predetermined degree, the color camera controls the upper baking tray 31 and the lower baking tray 32 to stop baking the cake; when the power is reduced due to peak electricity consumption, the color camera can control the upper baking tray 31 and the lower baking tray 32 to increase the baking time so that the cake is baked to a predetermined degree. The color camera determines whether the cake is baked mature by the color change during baking.

[0042] In another embodiment of the present invention, the monitor includes an intelligent monitor, which is electrically connected to the control panel and installed in the dough mixing bin 22 to detect the viscosity of the dough in the dough mixing bin 22. The intelligent monitor can monitor the mixing degree of the dough, whether the water-flour ratio is appropriate, the viscosity of the dough, etc., so as to appropriately increase the corresponding flour, water or oil according to the needs to increase the mixing effect and quality of the dough, thereby increasing the taste of the dough and improving the user satisfaction.

[0043] In another embodiment of the present invention, the monitor includes a night vision camera, which is installed on the shell 10 and electrically connected to the control board. It can be understood that there are foreign objects in the dough, and during the pressing and baking process of the upper baking tray 31, some dough crumbs, pancake crumbs, etc. will inevitably adhere to the shell 10, the upper baking tray 31, the lower baking tray 32, etc. Therefore, the night vision camera is used to detect the amount of foreign matter in the cake maker, thereby reminding the user to clean it in time. Of course, a voice prompter or a light prompter can also be installed on the cake maker to remind the user.

[0044] The cake making machine with a visual system also includes a cleaning device, which is arranged opposite to the monitor and is used to clean foreign objects on the monitor. It is understandable that during dough transfer, baking, or daily use, some oil or foreign objects will inevitably adhere to the monitor. Therefore, by cleaning the monitor in time, the smooth and normal operation of the monitor is ensured, thereby improving the accuracy of the monitor.

[0045] Specifically, the cleaning device includes a second drive motor and a cleaning brush, the second drive motor is arranged opposite to the monitor, the second drive motor is electrically connected to the control board, and the second drive motor is transmission-connected to the cleaning brush to drive the cleaning brush to clean the monitor. The control board may control the second drive motor to regularly clean the monitor, or a button control may be set on the housing 10 to achieve this.

[0046] Of course, in other embodiments, the cleaning device may also be integrated into other motion modules. When the motion module moves, it will drive the cleaning brush to move, thereby cleaning the monitor.

[0047] Reference Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment of the present invention, the first driving assembly includes a first driving motor 331, a driving wheel 332, a transmission wheel 333 and a transmission rod 334. The driving motor is installed on the housing 10. The driving wheel 332 is drivingly connected to the output shaft of the first driving motor 331. The transmission wheel 333 is rotatably installed on the housing 10. The transmission wheel 333 is meshed with the driving wheel 332. Both ends of the transmission rod 334 are rotatably connected to the transmission wheel 333 and the upper baking tray 31 respectively. The first driving motor 331 drives the transmission wheel 333 to rotate through the driving wheel 332, so that the transmission rod 334 drives the upper baking tray 31 to rise and fall.

[0048] In one embodiment, the transmission wheel 333 is arranged in a fan shape, and the transmission wheel 333 includes a gear portion 33a and a stop groove 33b. When the driving wheel 332 is engaged with the gear portion 33a, the driving assembly drives the upper baking tray 31 to rise and fall; when the driving wheel 332 is located in the stop groove 33b, the upper baking tray 31 is stationary. When the driving wheel 332 is located in the stop groove 33b, the upper baking tray 31 is stationary. The stop groove 33b is used as a spare part to prevent the upper baking tray 31 from being excessively raised and lowered and plays a role of insurance.

[0049] In one embodiment, two stop grooves 33b are provided, and the two stop grooves 33b are respectively located at the two ends of the gear part 33a. If the upper baking tray 31 continues to rise after moving to the predetermined highest point, or if the upper baking tray 31 continues to descend after moving to the predetermined lowest point, then the driving wheel 332 is rotated into the corresponding stop groove 33b, so that the driving wheel 332 is idle. At this time, the driving wheel 332 will not drive the transmission wheel 333 to rotate, and thus will not drive the upper baking tray 31 to rise and fall, thereby improving the stability of the upper baking tray 31. It should be noted that the predetermined highest point, i.e., the upper baking tray 31 and / or the guide rod, will not interfere with other parts in the cake making machine during the rising process; the predetermined lowest point, i.e., the position where the upper baking tray 31 moves to press the dough on the lower baking tray 32 into shape and bake it.

[0050] Reference Figure 5 In one embodiment, the housing 10 is provided with a guide through hole 11, a guide groove 12 is provided on the hole wall of the guide through hole 11, and a guide protrusion 311 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the upper baking tray 31. The upper baking tray 31 is located in the guide through hole 11 and is slidably connected to the housing 10 through the cooperation of the guide protrusion 311 and the guide groove 12. By providing the guide protrusion 311 and the guide groove 12, the upper baking tray 31 slides along a predetermined track, thereby further increasing the stability of the operation of the upper baking tray 31 on the basis of providing the guide rod.

[0051] Furthermore, a first limiting protrusion 312 is provided on the guide protrusion 311, and a second limiting protrusion 13 is provided on the groove wall of the guide groove 12. When the upper baking tray 31 moves to a predetermined lowest point, the first limiting protrusion 312 and the second limiting protrusion 13 are in limiting contact with each other to prevent the upper baking tray 31 from continuing to move downward, thereby preventing the lower baking tray 32 and the dough from being crushed.

[0052] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cake making machine with a visual system, characterized in that: include: Housing (10); The material bin (21) and the dough mixing bin (22) are both installed on the housing (10), the dough mixing bin (22) is located below the material bin (21), and the dough mixing bin (22) and the material bin (21) are connected; A baking module, the baking module comprising an upper baking tray (31), a lower baking tray (32) and a first driving assembly, all of which are mounted on the housing (10); the first driving assembly is in driving connection with the upper baking tray (31) to drive the upper baking tray (31) to rise and fall, and to press and bake the dough on the lower baking tray (32); A transfer assembly, mounted on the housing (10), and used for transferring the dough in the dough mixing bin (22) to the lower baking tray (32); as well as A control panel and a monitor, wherein the control panel is mounted on the housing (10), and the transfer module, the baking module and the monitor are all electrically connected to the control panel.

2. The cake making machine with a visual system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitor comprises a color camera, which is electrically connected to the control panel. The color camera is mounted on the housing (10), and the lower surface of the color camera is flush with the upper surface of the lower baking tray (32) to detect the degree of baking of the cake on the lower baking tray (32).

3. The cake making machine with a visual system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitor comprises an intelligent monitor, the intelligent monitor is electrically connected to the control panel, and the intelligent monitor is installed in the dough mixing bin (22) and is used to detect the viscosity of the dough in the dough mixing bin (22).

4. The cake making machine with a visual system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitor comprises a night vision camera, which is mounted on the housing (10) and electrically connected to the control panel.

5. The cake making machine with a visual system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The cake-making machine with a visual system also includes a cleaning device, which is arranged opposite to the monitor and is used to clean foreign matter on the monitor.

6. The cake making machine with a visual system as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning device includes a second drive motor and a cleaning brush. The second drive motor is arranged opposite to the monitor, the second drive motor is electrically connected to the control board, and the second drive motor is transmission-connected to the cleaning brush to drive the cleaning brush to clean the monitor.

7. The cake making machine with a visual system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving assembly comprises a first driving motor (331), a driving wheel (332), a transmission wheel (333) and a transmission rod (334); the driving motor is mounted on the housing (10); the driving wheel (332) is transmission-connected to the output shaft of the first driving motor (331); the transmission wheel (333) is rotationally mounted on the housing (10); the transmission wheel (333) is meshed with the driving wheel (332); both ends of the transmission rod (334) are rotationally connected to the transmission wheel (333) and the upper baking tray (31); the first driving motor (331) drives the transmission wheel (333) to rotate via the driving wheel (332), so that the transmission rod (334) drives the upper baking tray (31) to rise and fall.

8. The cake making machine with a visual system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transmission wheel (333) is arranged in a fan shape, and comprises a gear portion (33a) and a stop groove (33b). When the driving wheel (332) is meshed with the gear portion (33a), the driving assembly drives the upper baking tray (31) to rise and fall; when the driving wheel (332) is located in the stop groove (33b), the upper baking tray (31) is stationary.

9. The cake making machine with a visual system according to claim 8, characterized in that: Two stop grooves (33b) are provided, and the two stop grooves (33b) are respectively located at two ends of the gear part (33a).

10. The cake making machine with a visual system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell (10) is provided with a guide through hole (11), a guide groove (12) is provided on the hole wall of the guide through hole (11), a guide protrusion (311) is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the upper baking tray (31), and the upper baking tray (31) is located in the guide through hole (11) and is slidably connected to the shell (10) through the cooperation of the guide protrusion (311) and the guide groove (12).

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