Hopper temporary connection structure of feeder

Abstract

The invention provides a hopper temporary connection structure of a feeder. The hopper temporary connection structure comprises a base, a feeding arm, a bracket and a plurality of hoppers, wherein the feeding arm is connected to the base in a turnover manner; the bracket moves on the base; the feeding device is characterized in that a first component is arranged between the hopper and the feeding arm, and a second component is arranged between the hopper and the feeding arm; the first part is provided with a connecting groove, and the second part is provided with a connecting piece; when the hopper passes through the corresponding position of the feeding arm, at least one part of the connecting piece is inserted into the connecting groove in the relative movement direction, and temporary connection between the hopper and the feeding arm is achieved. The feeding device has the beneficial effects that when the bracket moves, the hopper is driven to move, then the connecting piece is inserted into the connecting groove to complete temporary connection, feeding can be completed by turning over the feeding arm at the moment, the structure is simple and reasonable, and the problem that the hopper falls off due to the fact that food materials in the hopper are too heavy is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of cooking machines, in particular to a temporary connection structure of a hopper of a feeder. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of smart home technology, cooking machines have become an indispensable part of modern kitchens. In the automation process of cooking machines, feeders play a vital role, which is responsible for accurately placing ingredients into the cooking area as needed. In order to achieve automation and efficiency of this process, the design of feeders has been continuously optimized and innovated.

[0003] In many feeder designs, the hopper temporary connection structure is a key part, which is responsible for achieving a quick and reliable connection between the hopper and the feeding arm during the feeding process. However, the existing hopper temporary connection structures still have some problems in practical applications. For example, some temporary connection structures are not stable enough during connection, which may cause the hopper to fall off during the feeding process; others have the problems of cumbersome operation and low connection efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0004] In response to the above challenges, this patent aims to propose a new type of hopper temporary connection structure to solve the shortcomings of the existing structure. The temporary connection structure will focus on improving the stability, convenience and efficiency of the connection, thereby ensuring the smooth operation of the feeder in the cooking machine and improving the overall cooking experience.

[0005] The present invention provides a temporary connection structure for a hopper of a feeder, comprising a base, a feeding arm flipably connected to the base, a bracket moving on the base and a plurality of hoppers detachably mounted on the bracket; characterized in that between the hopper and the feeding arm, one is a first component and the other is a second component; the first component is provided with a connecting groove and the second component is provided with a connecting piece; when the hopper passes through a position corresponding to the feeding arm, at least a part of the connecting piece is inserted into the connecting groove along the relative movement direction to realize temporary connection between the hopper and the feeding arm.

[0006] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that when the bracket moves, the hopper is driven to move, so that the connecting piece is inserted into the connecting groove to complete the temporary connection. At this time, the feeding arm can be flipped to complete the feeding. Not only is the structure simple and reasonable, but the problem of the hopper falling off due to the excessive weight of the food in the hopper will not occur.

[0007] Furthermore, it comprises a feeding arm and a plurality of hoppers, wherein the feeding arm is the first component and the hopper is the second component.

[0008] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that: usually, the connecting piece structure is relatively small and simple, while the connecting groove is large and complex compared to the connecting piece. The large and complex connecting groove is set on the feeding arm, and each hopper is respectively provided with a small and simple connecting piece, so that the overall structure is simple and reasonable, and the manufacturing cost is low.

[0009] Furthermore, the connecting member includes a transverse plate and a longitudinal plate, the first component includes a longitudinal wall, the transverse plate is connected to the longitudinal wall, and the longitudinal plate is connected to one end of the transverse plate away from the longitudinal wall; a slit is formed between the longitudinal plate and the longitudinal wall; the connecting groove includes a lower groove wall and an upper groove wall, the lower groove wall is against the lower side of the connecting member, and a clamping plate 1 extends downward from the end of the upper groove wall, and the clamping plate 1 is adapted to the slit.

[0010] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the snap-in plate is snapped into the slit to effectively prevent the hopper from falling off, and the overall structure is simple, reasonable, stable and reliable.

[0011] Furthermore, the horizontal plate has slits on both upper and lower sides; a second clamping plate extends upward from the end of the lower groove wall, and the second clamping plate is adapted to the slits.

[0012] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is: more stable and reliable.

[0013] Furthermore, the slit is wide at both sides and narrow in the middle.

[0014] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that it is easy for the first and second clamping plates to enter the slit smoothly, thereby improving stability.

[0015] Furthermore, the upper edge of the longitudinal plate is low on both sides and high in the middle.

[0016] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that it is easy for the clamping plate to enter the slit smoothly, thereby improving stability.

[0017] Furthermore, both sides of the lower edge of the longitudinal plate are chamfered or rounded.

[0018] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that it is easy for the second clamping plate to enter the slit smoothly, thereby improving stability.

[0019] Furthermore, both sides of the first and second clamping plates are chamfered or rounded.

[0020] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that it is easy for the first and second clamping plates to enter the slit smoothly, thereby improving stability.

[0021] Furthermore, a recessed portion 1 is provided in the middle of the clamping plate 1.

[0022] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is to prevent the hopper from falling off from the feeding arm during the feeding process.

[0023] Furthermore, a second recessed portion is provided in the middle of the second clamping plate.

[0024] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is to prevent the hopper from falling off from the feeding arm during the feeding process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeder of this embodiment.

[0026] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure after the bracket and hopper of the feeder of this embodiment are separated from the base.

[0027] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional view of the feeding arm of this embodiment.

[0028] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional view of the hopper of this embodiment.

[0029] Figure 5 It is a side view of the hopper of this embodiment.

[0030] Figure 6 It is a side view of the feeding arm of this embodiment.

[0031] Figure 7 It is a top view of the hopper in this embodiment.

[0032] Figure 8 It is a rear view of the hopper of this embodiment.

[0033] Fig. 9 It is a front view of the feeding arm of this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 9As shown, this embodiment discloses a temporary connection structure of a hopper of a feeder, comprising a base 1, a feeding arm 4 which is reversibly connected to the base 1, a bracket 2 which moves on the base 1, and a plurality of hoppers 3 which are detachably mounted on the bracket 2; characterized in that, between the hopper 3 and the feeding arm 4, one is a first component and the other is a second component; the first component is provided with a connecting groove 41, and the second component is provided with a connecting member 31; when the hopper 3 passes the position corresponding to the feeding arm 4, at least a part of the connecting member 31 is inserted into the connecting groove 41 along the relative movement direction, so as to realize the temporary connection between the hopper 3 and the feeding arm 4. When the bracket 2 moves, the hopper 3 is driven to move, so that the connecting member 31 is inserted into the connecting groove 41 to complete the temporary connection, and at this time, the feeding can be completed by reversing the feeding arm 4, which is not only simple and reasonable in structure, but also will not cause the problem of the hopper falling off due to the excessive weight of the food in the hopper 3.

[0036] It includes a feeding arm 4 and a plurality of hoppers 3, the feeding arm 4 is a first component, and the hoppers 3 are a second component. Generally, the connecting member 31 is relatively small and simple in structure, while the connecting groove 41 is large and complex compared to the connecting member 31. The large and complex connecting groove 41 is arranged on the feeding arm 4, and each hopper 3 is respectively provided with a small and simple connecting member 31, so that the overall structure is simple and reasonable, and the manufacturing cost is low.

[0037] The connecting member 31 includes a transverse plate 311 and a longitudinal plate 312. The first component includes a longitudinal wall 32. The transverse plate 311 is connected to the longitudinal wall 32. The longitudinal plate 312 is connected to an end of the transverse plate 311 away from the longitudinal wall 32. A slit 313 is formed between the longitudinal plate 312 and the longitudinal wall 32. The connecting groove 41 includes a lower groove wall 411 and an upper groove wall 412. The lower groove wall 411 is against the lower side of the connecting member 31. A clamping plate 4121 extends downward from the end of the upper groove wall 412. The clamping plate 4121 is adapted to the slit 313. The clamping plate 4121 is clamped into the slit 313 to effectively prevent the hopper 3 from falling off. The overall structure is simple and reasonable, stable and reliable.

[0038] The horizontal plate 311 has slits 313 on both the upper and lower sides; a second clamping plate 4111 extends upward from the end of the lower groove wall 411, and the second clamping plate 4111 is adapted to the slits 313, making it more stable and reliable.

[0039] The slit 313 is wide at both sides and narrow in the middle, so that the first clamping plate 4121 and the second clamping plate 4111 can smoothly enter the slit 313 and improve stability.

[0040] The upper edge of the longitudinal plate 312 is low at both sides and high in the middle, so as to facilitate the clamping plate 1 4121 to smoothly enter the slit 313 and improve stability.

[0041] The lower edges of the longitudinal plate 312 are chamfered or rounded on both sides, so as to facilitate the second clamping plate 4111 to smoothly enter the slit 313 and improve stability.

[0042] The two sides of the first clamping plate 4121 and the second clamping plate 4111 are chamfered or rounded, so that the first clamping plate 4121 and the second clamping plate 4111 can smoothly enter the slit 313 and improve stability.

[0043] A recessed portion 41211 is provided in the middle of the clamping plate 4121 to prevent the hopper 3 from falling off the feeding arm 4 during the feeding process.

[0044] A second recessed portion 41111 is provided in the middle of the second clamping plate 4111 to prevent the hopper 3 from falling off the feeding arm 4 during the feeding process.

[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A hopper temporary connection structure of a feeder, comprising a base (1), a feeding arm (4) reversibly connected to the base (1), a bracket (2) moving on the base (1), and a plurality of hoppers (3) detachably mounted on the bracket (2); characterized in that: Between the hopper (3) and the feeding arm (4), one is a first component and the other is a second component; the first component is provided with a connecting groove (41) and the second component is provided with a connecting piece (31); when the hopper (3) passes a position corresponding to the feeding arm (4), at least a part of the connecting piece (31) is inserted into the connecting groove (41) along a relative movement direction, thereby realizing a temporary connection between the hopper (3) and the feeding arm (4).

2. The temporary connection structure of the hopper of a feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: It comprises a feeding arm (4) and a plurality of hoppers (3); the feeding arm (4) is a first component, and the hoppers (3) are a second component.

3. The temporary connection structure of the hopper of a feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting member (31) comprises a transverse plate (311) and a longitudinal plate (312), the first member comprises a longitudinal wall (32), the transverse plate (311) is connected to the longitudinal wall (32), the longitudinal plate (312) is connected to an end of the transverse plate (311) away from the longitudinal wall (32); a slit (313) is formed between the longitudinal plate (312) and the longitudinal wall (32); The connecting groove (41) comprises a lower groove wall (411) and an upper groove wall (412); the lower groove wall (411) abuts against the lower side of the connecting piece (31); a clamping plate 1 (4121) extends downward from the end of the upper groove wall (412); the clamping plate 1 (4121) is adapted to fit the slit (313).

4. The temporary connection structure of the hopper of a feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transverse plate (311) has slits (313) on both the upper and lower sides; a second clamping plate (4111) extends upward from the end of the lower groove wall (411), and the second clamping plate (4111) is adapted to the slits (313).

5. The temporary connection structure of the hopper of the feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slit (313) is wide at both sides and narrow in the middle.

6. The temporary connection structure of the hopper of a feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper edge of the longitudinal plate (312) is low at both sides and high in the middle.

7. The temporary connection structure of the hopper of a feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both sides of the lower edge of the longitudinal plate (312) are chamfered or rounded.

8. The temporary connection structure of the hopper of a feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two sides of the clamping plate 1 (4121) and the clamping plate 2 (4111) are chamfered or rounded.

9. The temporary connection structure of the hopper of a feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: A recessed portion (41211) is provided in the middle of the clamping plate (4121).

10. The temporary connection structure of the hopper of a feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second recessed portion (41111) is provided in the middle of the second clamping plate (4111).

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