Feeding device with feeding hole shielding function

Abstract

The invention provides a feeder with a feeding hole shielding function. The feeder 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; when the bracket moves, the hopper passes through the position corresponding to the feeding arm, and at the moment, the feeding arm is connected with the hopper through a temporary connection structure and turns over to achieve feeding. A feeding hole is formed in the middle of the base, and the bracket rotates with the feeding hole as the center. The feeding device further comprises a baffle used for shielding the feeding hole. The cooking machine has the beneficial effects that a large amount of steam can be effectively prevented from being diffused, so that the overall performance and the use experience of the cooking machine are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of cooking machines, and in particular to a feeder with a function of shielding a feeding hole. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement of smart home technology, cooking machines, as a kitchen appliance that combines efficiency, convenience and multi-functions, are gradually being integrated into the lives of modern families. Among the various functions of cooking machines, the feeding process is particularly critical, as it is directly related to the efficiency and quality of dish making. Traditional feeding methods often rely on manual operation, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also difficult to ensure the accuracy and consistency of feeding.

[0003] In order to improve the automation level of cooking machines, some automatic feeding devices have appeared on the market. However, the existing automatic feeding devices still have some problems in practical application. In particular, the feeding holes of many feeding devices are open, and the feeding holes cannot be covered after the feeding is completed, resulting in a large amount of steam escaping from the inside, affecting the cooking effect. Summary of the invention

[0004] In response to the above problems, this patent proposes a feeder with a function of shielding the feeding hole. The feeder is designed specifically for smart cooking machines, and aims to effectively prevent a large amount of steam from escaping through a unique shielding mechanism without affecting normal feeding, thereby improving the overall performance and user experience of the cooking machine.

[0005] The present invention provides a feeder with a function of shielding a feeding hole, 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; when the bracket moves, the hopper passes through a position corresponding to the feeding arm, at which time the feeding arm is connected to the hopper through a temporary connection structure and flips to achieve feeding; a feeding hole is provided in the middle of the base, and the bracket rotates around the feeding hole; and also includes a baffle for shielding the feeding hole.

[0006] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that it can effectively prevent a large amount of steam from escaping, thereby improving the overall performance and user experience of the cooking machine.

[0007] Furthermore, the baffle is rotatably connected to the feeding arm, and when the feeding arm flips over, it drives the baffle to open the feeding hole.

[0008] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that there is no need to set up a separate driving device for the baffle, the structure is simple and reasonable, and it is easy to use.

[0009] Furthermore, the baffle is connected to the feeding arm through a limit rotation pair; the limit rotation pair includes a limit shaft and a limit shaft sleeve, the limit shaft is arranged on the feeding arm, the limit shaft sleeve is arranged on the baffle, and the limit shaft and the limit shaft sleeve are connected to each other in a cooperative manner; when the feeding arm is reset, the feeding arm first rotates relative to the baffle to the limit position of the limit rotation pair, and then drives the baffle to rotate to the position of covering the feeding hole.

[0010] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the problem of different rotation angles required for the feeding arm and the baffle is solved.

[0011] Furthermore, the baffle is in a horizontal position when it rotates to cover the feeding hole; when the feeding arm feeds, the baffle first follows the limit position of the limit rotating pair under the action of gravity and rotates synchronously with the feeding arm to a drooping state, opens the cover on the feeding hole, and then the feeding arm rotates relative to the baffle to complete the feeding work.

[0012] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is to prevent the baffle from flipping up and picking out the food.

[0013] Furthermore, the feeding arm includes a shaft 1 rotatably connected to the base, and the limiting shaft is arranged concentrically with the shaft.

[0014] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further solution are: simple and reasonable structure and easy assembly.

[0015] Furthermore, the limit shaft includes a limit shaft trunk and one or more limit blocks 1 protruding radially outward from the limit shaft trunk, and the limit shaft sleeve includes a sleeve and one or more limit blocks 2 protruding radially inward; limit block 1 contacts the inner surface of the sleeve of the limit shaft sleeve, and / or limit block 2 contacts the axial surface of the limit shaft at the limit shaft trunk; when the feeding arm is reset, the limit shaft first rotates by itself, and then pushes limit block 2 through limit block 1, so that the baffle follows the feeding arm to rotate to a horizontal angle.

[0016] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is: the function of the limited rotation pair is realized, the structure is simple and reasonable, and the assembly is convenient.

[0017] Furthermore, two limiting shaft sleeves and two limiting shafts are provided, and the two limiting shafts are respectively provided on both sides of the feeding arm; the baffle also includes a bracket, and the bracket includes two connecting arms; the two limiting shaft sleeves are respectively detachably fixed on the connecting arms of the feeding arm.

[0018] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that during installation, the two limiting shaft sleeves are respectively installed on the limiting shaft, and then the connecting arm of the bracket is fixed to the limiting shaft sleeve, which is convenient for installation.

[0019] Furthermore, a mounting flange is provided at the edge of the feeding hole, a platform is provided outside the mounting flange, and the bracket rotates on the platform; the mounting flange includes a notch, and the feeding arm is rotatably mounted at the notch; the baffle is located on the inner side of the mounting flange.

[0020] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the baffle is located in the feeding hole on the inner side of the mounting flange, and even if food falls onto the baffle, it can fall into the pot during the next feeding process.

[0021] Furthermore, a first clamping block is arranged on the baffle; a second clamping block corresponding to the first clamping block is arranged at the bottom of the notch; and the second clamping block is used to prevent the baffle from exceeding a horizontal angle when flipping upward.

[0022] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is to prevent the baffle from flipping up.

[0023] Furthermore, the baffle includes a bracket and a silicone plate connected to the bracket; the bracket is connected to the feeding arm, and the silicone plate is connected to the bracket.

[0024] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is to avoid rigid friction between the baffle plate and the feeding hole, and prevent debris generated by the friction from entering the pot.

[0025] Furthermore, the baffle is provided with steam holes.

[0026] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is to prevent the gas pressure in the pot from being too high. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeder of this embodiment.

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of separating the bracket and hopper of the feeder of this embodiment from the base.

[0029] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the notch structure of the base of this embodiment.

[0030] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the assembly state of the feeding arm and the baffle of this embodiment.

[0031] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure after the feeding arm and the baffle are separated in this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, this embodiment discloses a feeder with a function of shielding a feeding hole, comprising a base 1, a feeding arm 4 flippably 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; when the bracket 2 moves, the hopper 3 passes the position corresponding to the feeding arm 4, at which time the feeding arm 4 is connected to the hopper 3 through a temporary connection structure 3-4, and flips to achieve feeding; a feeding hole 7 is provided in the middle of the base 1, and the bracket 2 rotates around the feeding hole 7; and also includes a baffle 5 for shielding the feeding hole 7. It can effectively prevent a large amount of steam from escaping, thereby improving the overall performance and user experience of the cooking machine.

[0034] The baffle plate 5 is rotatably connected to the feeding arm 4, and when the feeding arm 4 turns over, the baffle plate 5 is driven to open the feeding hole 7. There is no need to separately set a driving device for the baffle plate 5, the structure is simple and reasonable, and it is easy to use.

[0035] The baffle plate 5 is connected to the feeding arm 4 through a limit rotation pair; the limit rotation pair includes a limit shaft 42 and a limit sleeve 51, the limit shaft 42 is arranged on the feeding arm 4, the limit sleeve 51 is arranged on the baffle plate 5, and the limit shaft 42 and the limit sleeve 51 are connected with each other; when the feeding arm 4 is reset, the feeding arm 4 first rotates relative to the baffle plate 5 to the limit position of the limit rotation pair, and then drives the baffle plate 5 to rotate to the position of covering the feeding hole 7. The problem of different rotation angles required for the feeding arm 4 and the baffle plate 5 is solved.

[0036] When the baffle 5 is rotated to block the feeding hole 7, it is in a horizontal position; when the feeding arm 4 feeds, the baffle 5 first follows the limit position of the limit rotation pair under the action of gravity and rotates synchronously with the feeding arm 4 to a drooping state, opens the shielding of the feeding hole 7, and then the feeding arm 4 rotates relative to the baffle 5 to complete the feeding work, so as to prevent the baffle 5 from flipping up and picking out the food.

[0037] The feeding arm 4 comprises a shaft 44 rotatably connected to the base 1, and the limit shaft 42 is arranged concentrically with the shaft 44. The structure is simple and reasonable, and the assembly is simple.

[0038] The limiting shaft 42 includes a limiting shaft trunk 421 and one or more limiting blocks 1 422 protruding radially outward from the limiting shaft trunk 421, and the limiting shaft sleeve 51 includes a sleeve 511 and one or more limiting blocks 2 512 protruding radially inward; the limiting block 1 422 contacts the inner surface of the sleeve 511 of the limiting shaft sleeve 51, and or the limiting block 2 512 contacts the axial surface of the limiting shaft trunk 421 of the limiting shaft 42; when the feeding arm 4 is reset, the limiting shaft 42 first rotates by itself, and then pushes the limiting block 2 512 through the limiting block 1 422, so that the baffle 5 rotates to a horizontal angle following the feeding arm 4. The function of the limiting rotation pair is realized, and the structure is simple and reasonable, and the assembly is convenient.

[0039] Two limiting sleeves 51 and two limiting shafts 42 are provided, and the two limiting shafts 42 are respectively provided on both sides of the feeding arm 4; the baffle 5 also includes a bracket 52, and the bracket 52 includes two connecting arms 521; the two limiting sleeves 51 are respectively detachably fixed on the connecting arms 521 of the feeding arm 4. During installation, the two limiting sleeves 51 are respectively installed on the limiting shaft 42, and then the connecting arms 521 of the bracket 52 are fixed to the limiting sleeves 51. It is convenient for installation.

[0040] The edge of the feeding hole 7 is provided with a mounting flange 131, and a platform 130 is provided outside the mounting flange 131, and the bracket 2 rotates on the platform 130; the mounting flange 131 includes a notch 1311, and the feeding arm 4 is rotatably mounted at the notch 1311; the baffle 5 is located inside the mounting flange 131. The baffle 5 is located in the feeding hole 7 inside the mounting flange 131, and even if food falls on the baffle 5, it can fall into the pot during the next feeding process.

[0041] The baffle plate 5 is provided with a first block 55; the bottom of the notch 1311 is provided with a second block 1314 corresponding to the first block 55; the second block 1314 is used to prevent the baffle plate 5 from exceeding a horizontal angle when flipping upward, so as to prevent the baffle plate 5 from flipping upward.

[0042] The baffle 5 includes a bracket 52 and a silicone plate 53 connected to the bracket 52; the bracket 52 is connected to the feeding arm 4, and the silicone plate 53 is connected to the bracket 52. The baffle 5 is prevented from rigidly rubbing against the feeding hole 7, and the debris generated by the friction is prevented from entering the pot.

[0043] The baffle plate 5 is provided with a steam through hole 54 to prevent the gas pressure in the pot from being too high.

[0044] 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 feeder with a function of shielding a feeding hole, 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); when the bracket (2) moves, the hopper (3) passes through a position corresponding to the feeding arm (4), at which time the feeding arm (4) is connected to the hopper (3) through a temporary connection structure (3-4), and is reversibly fed; characterized in that: A feeding hole (7) is provided in the middle of the base (1), and the bracket (2) rotates around the feeding hole (7) as the center; and also includes a baffle (5) for shielding the feeding hole (7).

2. A feeder with a function of shielding a feeding hole according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (5) is rotatably connected to the feeding arm (4), and when the feeding arm (4) turns over, it drives the baffle (5) to open the feeding hole (7).

3. A feeder with a function of shielding a feeding hole according to claim 2, characterized in that: The baffle plate (5) is connected to the feeding arm (4) via a limit rotation pair; the limit rotation pair comprises a limit shaft (42) and a limit shaft sleeve (51); the limit shaft (42) is arranged on the feeding arm (4), the limit shaft sleeve (51) is arranged on the baffle plate (5), and the limit shaft (42) and the limit shaft sleeve (51) are connected to each other in a coordinated manner; when the feeding arm (4) is reset, the feeding arm (4) first rotates relative to the baffle plate (5) to the limit position of the limit rotation pair, and then drives the baffle plate (5) to rotate to a position that blocks the feeding hole (7).

4. The feeder with the function of shielding the feeding hole according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the baffle (5) is rotated to block the feeding hole (7), it is in a horizontal position; when the feeding arm (4) feeds, the baffle (5) first follows the limit position of the limit rotation pair under the action of gravity and rotates synchronously with the feeding arm (4) to a drooping state, opens the cover on the feeding hole (7), and then the feeding arm (4) rotates relative to the baffle (5) to complete the feeding work.

5. The feeder with the function of shielding the feeding hole according to claim 3, characterized in that: The feeding arm (4) comprises a shaft (44) rotatably connected to the base (1), and the limiting shaft (42) is arranged concentrically with the shaft (44).

6. The feeder with the function of shielding the feeding hole according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting shaft (42) comprises a limiting shaft trunk (421) and one or more limiting blocks 1 (422) protruding radially outward from the limiting shaft trunk (421); the limiting shaft sleeve (51) comprises a sleeve (511) and one or more limiting blocks 2 (512) protruding radially inward; the limiting block 1 (422) contacts the inner surface of the sleeve (511) of the limiting shaft sleeve (51), and / or the limiting block 2 (512) contacts the axial surface of the limiting shaft trunk (421) of the limiting shaft (42); when the feeding arm (4) is reset, the limiting shaft (42) first rotates by itself, and then pushes the limiting block 2 (512) through the limiting block 1 (422), so that the baffle (5) rotates to a horizontal angle following the feeding arm (4).

7. The feeder with the function of shielding the feeding hole according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two limiting shaft sleeves (51) and two limiting shafts (42) are provided, and the two limiting shafts (42) are respectively provided on both sides of the feeding arm (4); the baffle (5) also includes a bracket (52), and the bracket (52) includes two connecting arms (521); the two limiting shaft sleeves (51) are respectively detachably fixed on the connecting arms (521) of the feeding arm (4).

8. The feeder with the function of shielding the feeding hole according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding hole (7) is provided with a mounting flange (131) at the edge thereof, a platform (130) is provided on the outer side of the mounting flange (131), and the bracket (2) rotates on the platform (130); the mounting flange (131) includes a notch (1311), and the feeding arm (4) is rotatably mounted at the notch (1311); the baffle (5) is located on the inner side of the mounting flange (131).

9. The feeder with the function of shielding the feeding hole according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (5) comprises a bracket (52) and a silica gel plate (53) connected to the bracket (52); the bracket (52) is connected to the feeding arm (4), and the silica gel plate (53) is connected to the bracket (52).

10. The feeder with the function of shielding the feeding hole according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (5) is provided with a steam through hole (54).

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