Bracket position identification device of feeder

Abstract

The invention provides a bracket position recognition device of a feeder. The bracket position recognition device 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 plurality of hopper mounting positions are arranged on the bracket, and hoppers are separably mounted on the hopper mounting positions; the hopper mounting position is correspondingly provided with a groove type photoelectric switch and a shielding piece; and when the hopper mounting position reaches the position corresponding to the feeding arm, the shielding relation between the corresponding shielding piece and the corresponding groove-shaped photoelectric switch is changed. The groove type photoelectric switch has the advantages of being simple and reasonable in structure, not prone to damage and more reliable and stable, and friction is not generated between the groove type photoelectric switch and the shielding piece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of cooking machines, and in particular to a bracket position identification device for a feeder. Background Art

[0002] With the development of intelligent modern kitchen appliances, cooking machines have become a standard feature of many family kitchens. The higher the degree of automation of the cooking machine, the more it can free people's hands and improve cooking efficiency. Among the various components of the cooking machine, the feeder is one of the key links to achieve automated cooking. The feeder can automatically feed ingredients according to the preset program and quantity, greatly simplifying the cooking process.

[0003] For example, CN115281529A discloses a feeding device, which recognizes the rotation position through a contact switch. The contact switch is easily worn out, resulting in insensitive recognition, and the feeding device is not stable and reliable. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the above problems and improve the automation level and stability of the feeder, this patent proposes a new type of bracket position recognition device. The device is designed for the tipping bucket feeder and aims to achieve more stable and reliable bracket position recognition by improving the recognition method and device structure, thereby improving the overall performance and user experience of the feeder.

[0005] The present invention provides a bracket position identification device for a feeder, comprising a base, a feed 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 feed arm, at which time the feed arm is connected to the hopper through a temporary connection structure and flips to achieve feeding;

[0006] The bracket is provided with a plurality of hopper mounting positions, and the hoppers are detachably mounted on the hopper mounting positions;

[0007] The hopper installation position corresponds to a slot-type photoelectric switch and a shielding member; when the hopper installation position reaches the position corresponding to the feeding arm, the shielding relationship between the corresponding shielding member and the corresponding slot-type photoelectric switch changes.

[0008] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: the structure is simple and reasonable, there is no friction between the slot-type photoelectric switch and the shielding member, it is not easy to be damaged, and it is more reliable and stable.

[0009] Furthermore, the shielding member is a convex rib arranged along the movement trajectory of the bracket, and a notch is arranged on it; when the bracket moves along its movement trajectory, the shielding member passes through the slot of the slot-type photoelectric switch; when the hopper installation position reaches the position corresponding to the feeding arm, the notch is aligned with the slot-type photoelectric switch.

[0010] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that compared with using a small shielding plate, which is easy to break, using the notch as the identification point is more reliable and stable.

[0011] Furthermore, a platform is provided on the base, and the bracket moves on the platform; a groove corresponding to the shielding member is provided on the upper surface of the platform, and the groove-type photoelectric switch is embedded in the groove; the groove is adapted to the movement trajectory of the shielding member, and when the bracket moves on the platform, the shielding member moves along the groove.

[0012] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is to avoid the problem of inaccurate recognition caused by the blocking member colliding with the slot-type photoelectric switch during movement, causing the slot-type photoelectric switch to deviate from its original position.

[0013] Furthermore, each of the plurality of hopper installation positions corresponds to a slot-shaped photoelectric switch and a shielding member, and each shielding member corresponds to a slot; a drainage slot is provided on the upper surface of the platform, and the drainage slot is connected to the bottom of each slot.

[0014] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the overall structure is simple and reasonable, and the accuracy of recognition is prevented from being affected by water entering the groove.

[0015] Furthermore, each of the plurality of hopper installation positions corresponds to a slot-shaped photoelectric switch and a shielding member.

[0016] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that each hopper can be identified and the overall structure is simple and reasonable.

[0017] Furthermore, a plurality of the slot-type photoelectric switches are fixed on the same circuit board.

[0018] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further solution are: the overall structure is simple and reasonable, and it is convenient for production and manufacturing.

[0019] Furthermore, the plurality of slot-type photoelectric switches are distributed in a staggered manner.

[0020] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further solution are: simple structure, avoiding the problem of too wide intervals between shielding members caused by parallel arrangement of slot-type photoelectric switches, resulting in a large occupied space.

[0021] Furthermore, a feeding hole is provided in the middle of the base, and the bracket rotates around the feeding hole; the shielding member is a convex rib arranged along the movement trajectory of the bracket; and a plurality of the shielding members are concentrically arranged.

[0022] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the overall structure is more stable and reliable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1Schematic diagram of the structure of the feeder of this embodiment.

[0024] 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.

[0025] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base and the feeding arm of this embodiment.

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure at B in the figure.

[0027] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket of this embodiment.

[0028] Figure 6 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the circuit board inside the base of this embodiment.

[0029] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the circuit board of this embodiment.

[0030] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the bracket and hopper assembly of this embodiment.

[0031] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure at C in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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

[0033] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this embodiment discloses a bracket position identification device for a feeder, 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 through 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 plurality of hopper mounting positions 22 are provided on the bracket 2, and the hopper 3 is detachably mounted on the hopper mounting position 22; the hopper mounting position 22 corresponds to a slot-type photoelectric switch 161 and a shielding member 23; when the hopper mounting position 22 reaches the position corresponding to the feeding arm 4, the shielding relationship between the corresponding shielding member 23 and the corresponding slot-type photoelectric switch 161 changes. The structure is simple and reasonable, no friction is generated between the slot-type photoelectric switch 161 and the shielding member 23, it is not easy to be damaged, and it is more reliable and stable.

[0034] The shielding member 23 is a convex rib arranged along the motion track of the bracket 2, and is provided with a notch 231; when the bracket 2 moves along its motion track, the shielding member 23 passes through the slot of the slot-type photoelectric switch 161; when the hopper installation position 22 reaches the position corresponding to the feeding arm 4, the notch 231 is aligned with the slot-type photoelectric switch 161. Compared with a small shielding plate, which is easy to break, the notch 231 of the convex rib is used as the identification point in this application, which is more reliable and stable.

[0035] The base 1 is provided with a platform 130, and the bracket 2 moves on the platform 130; the upper surface of the platform 130 is provided with a groove 1303 corresponding to the shielding member 23, and the groove-type photoelectric switch 161 is embedded in the groove 1303; the groove 1303 is adapted to the movement track of the shielding member 23, and when the bracket 2 moves on the platform 130, the shielding member 23 moves along the groove 1303. This prevents the shielding member 23 from hitting the groove-type photoelectric switch 161 during movement, causing the groove-type photoelectric switch 161 to deviate from the original position, resulting in inaccurate recognition.

[0036] Each of the plurality of hopper installation positions 22 corresponds to a slot-shaped photoelectric switch 161 and a shielding member 23, and each shielding member 23 corresponds to a slot 1303; a drainage slot 1304 is provided on the upper surface of the platform 130, and the drainage slot 1304 is connected to the bottom of each slot 1303. The overall structure is simple and reasonable, and water is prevented from entering the slot 1303 to affect the accuracy of recognition.

[0037] Each of the plurality of hopper installation positions 22 corresponds to a slot-shaped photoelectric switch 161 and a shielding member 23. Each hopper 3 can be identified, and the overall structure is simple and reasonable.

[0038] A plurality of the slot-shaped photoelectric switches 161 are fixed on the same circuit board 16. The overall structure is simple and reasonable, and is convenient for production and manufacturing.

[0039] The plurality of slot-shaped photoelectric switches 161 are staggered and arranged, which has a simple structure and avoids the problem that the spacing between the shielding members 23 is too wide due to the slot-shaped photoelectric switches 161 being arranged in parallel, resulting in a large occupied space.

[0040] A feeding hole 7 is provided in the middle of the base 1, and the bracket 2 rotates around the feeding hole 7; the shielding member 23 is a convex rib arranged along the movement track of the bracket 2; and a plurality of shielding members 23 are arranged concentrically. The overall structure is more stable and reliable.

[0041] 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 bracket position recognition device for a feeder, comprising a base (1), a feed 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 feed arm (4), at which time the feed arm (4) is connected to the hopper (3) via a temporary connection structure (3-4), and is reversibly fed; characterized in that: The bracket (2) is provided with a plurality of hopper mounting positions (22), and the hopper (3) can be detachably mounted on the hopper mounting positions (22); The hopper installation position (22) corresponds to a slot-shaped photoelectric switch (161) and a shielding member (23); when the hopper installation position (22) reaches a position corresponding to the feeding arm (4), the shielding relationship between the corresponding shielding member (23) and the corresponding slot-shaped photoelectric switch (161) changes.

2. A bracket position identification device for a feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shielding member (23) is a convex rib arranged along the movement trajectory of the bracket (2), and is provided with a notch (231); when the bracket (2) moves along its movement trajectory, the shielding member (23) passes through the slot of the slot-shaped photoelectric switch (161); when the hopper installation position (22) reaches a position corresponding to the feeding arm (4), the notch (231) is aligned with the slot-shaped photoelectric switch (161).

3. A bracket position identification device for a feeder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a platform (130), and the bracket (2) moves on the platform (130); a groove (1303) corresponding to the shielding member (23) is provided on the upper surface of the platform (130), and the groove-type photoelectric switch (161) is embedded in the groove (1303); the groove (1303) is adapted to the movement trajectory of the shielding member (23), and when the bracket (2) moves on the platform (130), the shielding member (23) moves along the groove (1303).

4. A bracket position identification device for a feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the plurality of hopper installation positions (22) corresponds to a slot-shaped photoelectric switch (161) and a shielding member (23), and each shielding member (23) corresponds to a slot (1303). A drainage slot (1304) is provided on the upper surface of the platform (130), and the drainage slot (1304) is connected to the bottom of each slot (1303).

5. The bracket position identification device of a feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the plurality of hopper installation positions (22) corresponds to a slot-shaped photoelectric switch (161) and a shielding member (23).

6. A bracket position identification device for a feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The plurality of slot-shaped photoelectric switches (161) are fixed on the same circuit board (16).

7. A bracket position identification device for a feeder according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The plurality of slot-shaped photoelectric switches (161) are distributed in a staggered manner.

8. The bracket position identification device of a feeder according to claim 5, 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; the shielding member (23) is a convex rib arranged along the movement trajectory of the bracket (2); and a plurality of shielding members (23) are concentrically arranged.

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