Feeding device and cooking equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a feeding device and cooking equipment. The feeding device comprises a device body, a feeding arm and a conveying pipeline, and a feeding opening is formed in the feeding arm; the feeding arm is connected to the device body in a pivoted mode, can move in the direction away from the device body till a feeding opening of the feeding arm corresponds to the pot body assembly, and can move in the direction close to the device body till the feeding opening is reset; the conveying pipeline is constructed to extend into the feeding arm from the device body; a through hole is formed in the pivoted position of the feeding arm, and the conveying pipeline is constructed to extend into the feeding arm through the through hole and is in butt joint with the feeding opening; the part, between the through hole and the feeding port, of the conveying pipeline is configured to synchronously move along with the feeding arm. According to the feeding device, the conveying pipeline extends into the feeding arm through the through hole, the pipeline length of the conveying pipeline can be shortened, the weight and the bending frequency of the conveying pipeline are reduced, and the occupied space and the cost are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of intelligent cooking, and more precisely, to a feeding device and cooking equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the field of modern cooking equipment, the efficient operation of the equipment is closely related to its internal piping layout. As an essential tool in the catering industry and home kitchens, the performance of cooking equipment directly affects cooking efficiency, energy consumption and the service life of the equipment.

[0003] At present, most cooking equipment on the market still uses a pipeline layout method that relies on external pipe connections. This traditional layout method will cause a lot of space waste, and for retractable equipment, the pipelines will interfere with each other during the storage process, increasing energy consumption, reducing the energy utilization efficiency of cooking equipment, and also leading to increased energy costs for users. In view of these problems, a new cooking equipment is urgently needed to effectively solve the problems of space waste, high energy consumption and equipment wear, thereby improving the overall performance of cooking equipment. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a feeding device and a cooking device to solve the technical defects existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present disclosure adopts the following technical solutions: According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a feeding device, comprising: A device body, the device body comprising a base and a cover assembly, the cover assembly being configured to be disposed on an upper end of the base, and the base being configured to accommodate a material tank; A feeding arm, wherein a feeding port is provided on the feeding arm; the feeding arm is configured to be pivotally connected to the device body, and configured to be able to move in a direction away from the device body until the feeding port corresponds to the pot body assembly, and to be able to move in a direction close to the device body until it is reset; A conveying pipeline, the conveying pipeline is configured to extend from the device body to the feeding arm; wherein a through hole is formed at the pivotal position of the feeding arm, the conveying pipeline is configured to extend through the through hole to the feeding arm, and is configured to be confined within the through hole and docked with the feeding port; the portion of the conveying pipeline between the through hole and the feeding port is configured to move synchronously with the feeding arm; A transmission part is arranged inside the device body, and the transmission part is constructed to be controlled by a driving mechanism to drive the feeding arm to move; and the through hole is at least arranged on the transmission part.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a limiting member is provided at a position of the device body adjacent to the through hole, the conveying pipeline is constructed to be limited on the device body by the limiting member, the portion of the conveying pipeline from the limiting member to the through hole is constructed to be a curved portion, and the feeding arm is constructed to drive the curved portion to twist during rotation.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the conveying pipeline includes at least a first pipeline and a second pipeline, and the first pipeline and the second pipeline are constructed to extend into the feeding arm through respective through holes; wherein the bending parts of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are constructed to be staggered.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the through holes of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are configured to be disposed at positions adjacent to the rotation axis of the feeding arm.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the feeding arm is located at the reset position, the position of the first pipeline on the through hole is constructed to be at least partially offset from the orthographic projection of the second pipeline in the height direction.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the feeding arm is in the reset position, the curved portion of the first pipeline is constructed to be at least partially offset from the orthographic projection of the curved portion of the second pipeline in the height direction; during the rotation of the feeding arm, the curved portions of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are constructed to move toward each other.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the feeding arm is located at the reset position, the through hole of the first pipeline is configured to be arranged on a side adjacent to the limiting member relative to the through hole of the second pipeline.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a silo for accommodating a material tank is provided in the base; The feeding arm is configured to be pivotally connected to the cover assembly, one end of the conveying pipeline is configured to extend from the cover assembly to communicate with the material tank, and the other end is configured to extend from the cover assembly to dock with the feeding port in the feeding arm.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover assembly is constructed to be detachably connected to the upper end of the base; the delivery pipeline is constructed to form a downwardly extending insert at the bottom of the cover assembly; the insert is constructed to extend into the material tank when the cover assembly is snapped onto the base.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a stirring mechanism extending downward is provided at the bottom of the cover assembly, and the stirring mechanism is constructed to extend into the material tank when the cover assembly is buckled on the base.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a feeding device is also provided, comprising: A base, wherein a silo for accommodating a material tank is arranged in the base; A cover assembly, wherein the cover assembly is constructed to be detachably arranged on the upper end of the base; wherein a feeding arm is arranged on the top of the cover assembly, and a conveying pipeline and a stirring mechanism are arranged on the bottom of the cover assembly, the feeding arm is constructed to be pivotally connected to the cover assembly, a through hole is formed at the pivotal position of the feeding arm, the conveying pipeline is constructed to extend into the feeding arm through the through hole, and the conveying pipeline and the stirring mechanism are constructed to extend into the corresponding material tank after the cover assembly is buckled on the base, so as to convey and / or stir the medium in the material tank.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the material tank includes a lard tank and a starch tank; the conveying pipeline is constructed to extend into the lard tank and the starch tank respectively, and the stirring mechanism is constructed to extend into the starch tank; a heating mechanism is provided at a position corresponding to the lard tank on the base; and a heating part is provided on the circumferential surface of the conveying pipeline corresponding to the lard tank.

[0017] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a cooking device is also provided. It includes a pot body assembly and a feeding device as described above; wherein, the pot body assembly includes a base, a pot body arranged on the base, a cantilever that can rotate relative to the base, and a pot cover arranged on the cantilever, and the cantilever is constructed to rotate and drive the pot cover to cover the pot body or move away from the pot body, wherein a heating device and a control device are arranged in the base, the pot cover has a feeding port, and the outer edge of the pot cover has a complete contour corresponding to the pot body, and the feeding arm is constructed to be able to move in a direction away from the device body until its feeding port corresponds to the feeding port, and to be able to move in a direction close to the device body until it is reset.

[0018] The feeding device provided by the present disclosure can shorten the pipe length of the feeding pipe by pivoting the feeding arm to the device body and forming a through hole at the position where the feeding arm is pivoted, and the conveying pipeline extends into the feeding arm through the through hole, thereby reducing the occupied space and material costs. In addition, the weight and number of bends of the conveying pipeline can be reduced, the power required for the motor to rotate can be reduced, and the energy efficiency of the system can be significantly improved. In addition, this design can also help improve the accuracy and stability of feeding, reduce the leakage and waste of materials during the conveying process, and thus improve the overall performance and user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0019] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a feeding device provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cooking device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a feeding device is in a reset position; Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cooking device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a feeding device is in a working position; Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a feeding device provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 5 It is a bottom view of a cover assembly of a feeding device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure in a reset position; Figure 6 It is a bottom view of a cover assembly of a feeding device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure in a working position; Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cover assembly of a feeding device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure in a working position; Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cover assembly of a feeding device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure in a reset position; Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a feeding device provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of a feeding device provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] 1-device body; 2-feeding arm; 21-feeding port; 3-pot assembly; 31-feeding port; 32-base; 33-pot; 34-cantilever; 35-pot cover; 4-conveying pipeline; 41-first pipeline; 411-first bend; 42-second pipeline; 412-second bend; 43-the part of the conveying pipeline between the through hole and the feeding port; 5-through hole; 6-transmission part; 7-driving mechanism; 8-limiting member; 9-stirring mechanism; 10-heating mechanism; 11-base; 111-silo; 112-tank; 1121-first tank; 1122-second tank; 12-cover assembly; 13-stirring motor; 14-first pump body; 15-second pump body; 16-feeding motor; 17-first limit point; 18-second limit point; 19-insertion tube. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0023] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present disclosure, its application, or uses.

[0024] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered as part of the specification.

[0025] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to similar items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0026] The specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0027] In this document, “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, etc. are only used to indicate the relative position relationship between related parts, rather than to limit the absolute positions of these related parts.

[0028] In this article, "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish each other, and do not indicate the importance and order, or the premise of each other's existence.

[0029] In this document, “equal”, “same”, etc. are not strictly limited in a mathematical and / or geometric sense, but also include errors that can be understood by those skilled in the art and are allowed in manufacturing or use.

[0030] The feeding device disclosed in the present invention can be applied to cooking equipment and cooperate with the pot body assembly to realize automated cooking. The feeding device can feed the required materials into the pot body assembly during the cooking process, and can feed according to the preset dosage and time to ensure that the seasoning is even and appropriate. The pot body assembly is responsible for cooking food and has functions such as heating and stirring. It can quickly and efficiently mix seasonings with ingredients so that the ingredients can fully absorb the flavor. The two work closely together, the feeding device provides precise seasoning, and the pot body assembly realizes efficient cooking. The entire process does not require manual intervention, which improves cooking efficiency and quality, and brings users a convenient and efficient cooking experience. It is especially suitable for modern kitchen scenes that pursue automated and intelligent cooking.

[0031] The feeding device disclosed in the present invention comprises a device body, a feeding arm and a conveying pipeline, wherein a feeding port is provided on the feeding arm, the feeding arm is configured to be pivotally connected to the device body, and is configured to be able to move in a direction away from the device body until its feeding port corresponds to the pot body assembly, and to be able to move in a direction close to the device body until it is reset. The conveying pipeline is configured to extend from the device body to the feeding arm, wherein a through hole is formed at the pivotal position of the feeding arm, the conveying pipeline is configured to extend through the through hole to the feeding arm, and to dock with the feeding port, and the portion of the conveying pipeline between the through hole and the feeding port is configured to move synchronously with the feeding arm.

[0032] Taking the application of feeding device in cooking equipment as an example, when materials need to be put in during cooking, the feeding arm will move away from the device body and stop after moving to the position corresponding to the pot body assembly. At this time, the conveying pipeline transports the material to the feeding port, and the material is evenly put into the pot body assembly from the feeding port. The whole process does not require manual intervention, which greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of cooking. When the material is put in, the feeding arm can automatically move in the direction close to the device body until it is reset and ready for the next feeding. This design not only realizes the automation of material feeding, but also ensures the accuracy and uniformity of material feeding, thereby improving the quality and taste of cooking.

[0033] The feeding device provided by the present disclosure forms a through hole at the pivot position of the feeding arm, and the conveying pipeline extends into the feeding arm through the through hole. This allows the feeding arm to reduce the movement amplitude or deformation degree of the conveying pipeline during the rotation of the feeding arm along its pivot position, especially at the pivot position of the feeding arm, the closer the conveying pipeline is to the rotation axis of the feeding arm, the smaller its movement amplitude. In addition, the portion of the conveying pipeline between the through hole and the feeding port can basically move synchronously with the feeding arm, thereby greatly shortening the length of the pipeline, thereby effectively reducing material costs and occupied space. In addition, the number of bends of the conveying pipeline can also be reduced, which not only improves the energy efficiency of the entire system, but also enhances the stability and reliability of the system, bringing users a more convenient and efficient cooking experience.

[0034] For ease of understanding, refer to Figures 1 to 10 , the specific structure and working principle of the feeding device and cooking equipment disclosed in the present invention are explained in detail in combination with the embodiments.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the feeding device disclosed in the present invention can be applied to a cooking device, and the cooking device includes a pot assembly 3. When cooking, various materials are put into the pot assembly 3 as needed according to a preset program, so that the material feeding is automated, and the cooking process does not require manual intervention, which greatly improves the convenience of user life, makes cooking easier, and saves time and energy for modern life.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the feeding device of the present disclosure includes a device body 1, a feeding arm 2 and a conveying pipeline 4. The device body 1 includes a base 11 and a cover assembly 12, and the cover assembly 12 is configured to be arranged at the upper end of the base 11, and the base 11 is configured to accommodate a material tank 112.

[0037] The feeding arm 2 is used to feed materials, and a feeding port 21 is provided on the feeding arm 2, and the materials are fed into the pot body assembly 3 through the feeding port 21. In order to improve the flexibility of the entire device, the feeding arm 2 is configured to be pivotally connected to the device body 1, and is configured to be able to move in a direction away from the device body 1 until its feeding port 21 corresponds to the pot body assembly 3, and to be able to move in a direction close to the device body 1 until it is reset.

[0038] The conveying pipeline 4 is used to convey materials, and the conveying pipeline 4 is constructed to extend from the device body 1 to the feeding arm 2. Among them, the feeding arm 2 is pivoted to form a through hole 5, and the conveying pipeline 4 is constructed to extend into the feeding arm 2 through the through hole 5, and is constructed to be confined in the through hole 5 and docked with the feeding port 21. The shape of the through hole 5 can be set according to the specific shape of the conveying pipeline 4 to ensure a close fit between the conveying pipeline 4 and the through hole 5, so that the conveying pipeline 4 can not only smoothly extend to the inside of the feeding arm 2 through the through hole 5, but also can be effectively confined in the hole during operation to avoid unnecessary displacement. The portion 43 of the conveying pipeline 4 between the through hole 5 and the feeding port 21 is configured to move synchronously with the feeding arm 2.

[0039] In actual operation, when the feeding arm 2 reciprocates under the drive of the feeding motor 16, the conveying pipeline 4 may be affected by external forces and shake. However, due to the limiting effect of the through hole 5, the conveying pipeline 4 is fixed in the feeding arm 2, thereby reducing the shaking amplitude and frequency of the pipeline, which not only improves the stability of the overall device, but also extends the service life of the conveying pipeline 4. Reducing the vibration of the pipeline can reduce the risk of leakage caused by long-term wear of the pipeline, and ensure the sealing and integrity of the material during the transportation process. In addition, the stable conveying pipeline 4 helps to improve the accuracy of feeding, so that the material can be accurately delivered to the pot body assembly 3, thereby improving the performance of the cooking equipment and user experience.

[0040] In addition, in this embodiment, a transmission part 6 is provided inside the transmission device body 1 , and the transmission part 6 is configured to be controlled by the driving mechanism 7 to drive the feeding arm 2 to move, and the through hole 5 is at least provided on the transmission part 6 .

[0041] The working process of the feeding device disclosed in the present invention is as follows: like Figures 7 and 8As shown, during the operation of the cooking device, when materials need to be added, the feeding motor 16 drives the driving mechanism 7 to move. Since the through hole 5 is arranged on the transmission part 6, the transmission part 6, under the control of the driving mechanism 7, drives the feeding arm 2 to move away from the device body 1 until its feeding port 21 corresponds to the pot body assembly 3. In this process, the conveying pipeline 4, under the action of the pump body, conveys the material from the material tank 112 to the feeding port 21, and then the material is put into the pot body assembly 3, completing a material feeding process. When the feeding is completed, the feeding arm 2, driven by the feeding motor 16, moves in the opposite direction to the previous direction, gradually approaches the device body 1, and stops after reaching the reset position, ready for the next feeding.

[0042] like Figure 5 to Figure 6 As shown, the feeding device of the present disclosure, by pivoting the feeding arm 2 on the device body 1, and forming a through hole 5 at the position where the feeding arm 2 is pivoted, the conveying pipeline 4 extends into the feeding arm 2 through the through hole 5, which can shorten the pipeline length of the conveying pipeline 4, reduce the occupied space and material cost. In addition, the weight and number of bends of the conveying pipeline 4 can be reduced, and the power required for the rotation of the feeding motor 16 can be reduced, which significantly improves the energy efficiency of the system. In addition, this design also helps to improve the accuracy and stability of feeding, reduce the leakage and waste of materials during the transportation process, thereby improving the overall performance and user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0043] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the feeding arm 2 is specifically constructed to be pivotally connected to the device body 1 through a bearing, and a transmission part 6 is arranged inside the device body 1. The transmission part 6 is constructed to be controlled by a driving mechanism 7 to drive the feeding arm 2 to move, wherein the through hole 5 is at least arranged on the transmission part 6.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 5 to Figure 6 As shown, the driving mechanism 7 can be a first gear, the transmission part 6 can be a second gear, the first gear and the second gear are meshed with each other, the feeding motor 16 drives the first gear to rotate, and the second gear rotates synchronously with the first gear under the action of the gear meshing. Specifically, the second gear is fixed to the feeding arm 2, and when the second gear rotates, the feeding arm 2 rotates synchronously with the second gear.

[0045] In actual operation, when the cooking device needs to add materials, the feeding motor 16 drives the first gear to rotate in the clockwise direction. Due to the meshing relationship of the gears, the second gear rotates in the counterclockwise direction synchronously, driving the feeding arm 2 to move away from the device body 1 until the feeding port 21 corresponds to the pot body assembly 3, completing the feeding of the materials. When the feeding is finished, the feeding motor 16 drives the first gear to rotate in the counterclockwise direction, and the second gear rotates in the clockwise direction synchronously. The feeding arm 2 gradually approaches the device body 1 and stops after reaching the reset position, preparing for the next feeding.

[0046] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the feeding motor 16 can directly drive the transmission part 6 to move, or other driving mechanisms such as a belt driving mechanism, a chain driving mechanism, etc. can be provided between the feeding motor 16 and the transmission part 6.

[0047] Here, the rotation angle can be specifically set based on actual needs. In this embodiment, the rotation angle is set at 180°. The feeding device disclosed in the present invention realizes precise control and efficient operation of the feeding arm 2 through the setting of the transmission system, which not only improves the automation degree of the cooking equipment, but also brings a more convenient and intelligent cooking experience to the user.

[0048] like Figures 7 and 8 As shown, in the feeding device of the present disclosure, in order to ensure the stability of the conveying pipeline 4 and extend its service life, a limiter 8 is provided at a position adjacent to the through hole 5 of the device body 1. The conveying pipeline 4 is constructed to be limited to the device body 1 by the limiter 8, thereby effectively preventing the pipeline from being displaced during operation and reducing wear caused by friction. Furthermore, the portion of the conveying pipeline 4 from the limiter 8 to the through hole 5 is constructed to be a curved portion. When the feeding arm 2 is driven by the feeding motor 16 to rotate, the feeding arm 2 is constructed to drive the curved portion to twist during the rotation process.

[0049] In the present embodiment, the presence of the bend allows the conveying pipeline 4 to produce elastic deformation when the feeding arm 2 rotates, thereby avoiding pipeline damage caused by excessive stress. In the actual working process, the reciprocating motion of the feeding arm 2 will produce a certain pulling force and pressure on the conveying pipeline 4. By setting the bend, these forces are effectively dispersed, and the stress concentration phenomenon of the pipeline is significantly alleviated. This not only helps to extend the service life of the conveying pipeline 4, but also ensures the stability and accuracy of the material during the conveying process. In addition, the torsion of the bend helps to further disperse the stress. When the feeding arm 2 drives the bend to twist, the stress in the pipeline is dynamically distributed to different positions, avoiding a certain point from being subjected to excessive stress for a long time. This dynamic stress dispersion mechanism enables the conveying pipeline 4 to maintain good performance during long-term use, reducing the risk of leakage caused by pipeline fatigue.

[0050] like Fig.10 As shown, in this embodiment, considering that multiple materials are usually needed in the actual cooking process to enrich the taste and flavor of the dishes, the delivery pipeline 4 includes at least a first pipeline 41 and a second pipeline 42, and each pipeline can correspondingly deliver different materials. This multi-pipeline setting enables the feeding device to meet complex cooking needs and achieve accurate delivery of multiple materials.

[0051] Specifically, if Figure 5 to Figure 6 As shown, the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 are constructed to extend into the feeding arm 2 through their respective through holes 5. This independent through-hole arrangement ensures that each pipeline does not interfere with each other during operation, thereby improving the stability and accuracy of material transportation. In addition, in order to further optimize the movement performance and service life of the pipeline, the bending parts of the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 are constructed to be staggered. Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the bending portion of the first pipeline 41 is recorded as a first bending portion 411, and the bending portion of the second pipeline 42 is recorded as a second bending portion 412.

[0052] In the actual working process, when it is necessary to feed materials, the motor 16 drives the feeding arm 2 to rotate, and the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 are respectively connected to the first pump body 14 and the second pump body 15. When the feeding arm 2 moves to the working position corresponding to the pot body assembly 3, the first pump body 14 and the second pump body 15 respectively control the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 to extract materials from their respective corresponding material tanks 112, and transport them to the feeding port 21 of the feeding arm 2, and evenly feed the materials into the pot body assembly 3.

[0053] Since the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 move with the feeding arm 2, the first curved portion 411 and the second curved portion 412 arranged in a staggered manner will not interfere with or entangle each other when twisting, which not only avoids physical conflicts between the pipelines, but also reduces the problems of poor material transportation or blockage caused by pipeline entanglement. Through reasonable spatial layout, the curved portion of each pipeline can be elastically deformed freely when the feeding arm 2 rotates, thereby effectively dispersing stress, extending the service life of the pipeline, improving the reliability and stability of the entire system, and reducing maintenance costs and failure rates. In addition, a heat insulation board is also provided between the transmission part 6 and the feeding arm 2, and the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 are staggered, which better reduces the influence of the high-temperature pipeline on other low-temperature pipelines.

[0054] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the through hole 5 of the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 is constructed to be arranged at a position adjacent to the rotation axis of the feeding arm 2, so that the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 can obtain a larger twisting space in the bending portion during the rotation of the feeding arm 2. When the feeding arm 2 is driven by the feeding motor 16 to reciprocate, the bending portion of the pipeline can be more freely elastically deformed, thereby effectively reducing the stress concentration and wear of the pipeline caused by twisting. Further, the through hole 5 of the first pipeline 41 and the through hole 5 of the second pipeline 42 are constructed to be located on opposite sides of the rotation axis, so that the distance between the two in the reset position can be increased, and the two have a larger space, so that during the rotation process, the two will not interfere with each other during the interlacing process, that is, the first curved portion 411 can pass through the inner side of the second curved portion 412 when twisting.

[0055] refer to Figure 7 , Figure 8 In order to further avoid interference and entanglement between pipelines, the positions where the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 are limited by the limiter 8 are respectively recorded as the first limit point 17 and the second limit point 18; wherein the first limit point 17 is adjacent to the second limit point 18, and the first limit point 17 is configured to be arranged at a position adjacent to the through hole 5 relative to the second limit point 18. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the length of the second pipeline 42 is greater than that of the first pipeline 41, and at least part of the curved portion of the second pipeline 42 is configured to extend in a direction away from the through hole 5 relative to the curved portion of the second pipeline 42 in the height direction. In this way, the first pipeline 41 can smoothly pass through the space between the second pipeline 42 and the plane where the through hole 5 is located when the feeding arm 2 rotates, avoiding direct contact and entanglement risks between the pipelines.

[0056] Further, see Figure 5 , Figure 5 It is a bottom view of the partial structure of the feeding device, specifically showing the orthographic projection of each component in the height direction. It can be seen that when the feeding device is in the reset position, the position of the first pipeline 41 on the through hole 5 is configured to be at least partially staggered with the orthographic projection of the second pipeline 42 in the height direction, so as to avoid vertical interference between pipelines. Further, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the curved portion of the first pipeline 41 is configured to be at least partially staggered with the orthographic projection of the second pipeline 42 in the height direction. During the rotation of the feeding arm 2, the curved portions of the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 are configured to move toward each other. This staggered layout ensures that during the rotation of the feeding arm 2, the curved portions of the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 can move toward each other without entanglement or collision.

[0057] When the feeding arm 2 starts to rotate, the curved parts of the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 will move toward each other according to the movement direction of the feeding arm 2. In actual operation, when the cooking device needs to add materials, the transmission part 6 rotates counterclockwise under the drive of the feeding motor 16, so that the first curved part 411 and the second curved part 412 move toward each other, and at the same time, the feeding arm 2 moves away from the device body 1 until the feeding port 21 corresponds to the pot body assembly 3, and the feeding of materials is completed.

[0058] Due to the staggered design in the height direction, the two pipelines can move smoothly even in a limited space, avoiding pipeline distortion or interference caused by insufficient space. This design not only improves the operating efficiency of the feeding device, but also significantly reduces the wear and stress of the pipelines caused by interaction, thereby extending the service life of the pipelines. In addition, this layout optimizes the space utilization inside the feeding device, making the entire device more compact.

[0059] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the through hole 5 of the first pipeline 41 is configured to be disposed on a side adjacent to the stopper 8 relative to the through hole 5 of the second pipeline 42 .

[0060] By arranging the through hole 5 of the first pipeline 41 on the side adjacent to the stopper 8, a more accurate pipeline positioning can be achieved compared to the traditional pipeline layout method. Since the through hole 5 of the first pipeline 41 and the through hole 5 of the second pipeline 42 are arranged based on the position formed by the stopper 8, the entire delivery pipeline 4 can be arranged more reasonably in a limited space, avoiding mutual interference between pipelines and improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the equipment.

[0061] Furthermore, if Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a silo 111 for accommodating a material tank 112 is provided in the base 11, wherein the number of material tanks 112 and silos 111 can be set correspondingly, and no limitation is made here. In this embodiment, two silos 111 can be provided in the base 11, respectively for accommodating a first material tank 1121 and a second material tank 1122, wherein the first material tank 1121 is used to store starch solution, and the second material tank 1122 is used to store lard.

[0062] The cover assembly 12 is configured to be disposed at the upper end of the base 11, and the feeding arm 2 is specifically configured to be pivotally connected to the cover assembly 12. Figure 2 , Figure 3A mounting groove is provided at one end of the cover assembly 12. When the feeding arm 2 is in the reset position, it is embedded in the mounting groove and is flush with the top of the cover assembly 12. When feeding is required, the feeding arm 2 is rotated out of the mounting groove until the feeding arm 2 corresponds to the pot assembly 3 to feed. One end of the conveying pipeline 4 is configured to extend from the cover assembly 12 to communicate with the material tank 112, and the other end is configured to extend from the cover assembly 12 to dock with the feeding port 21 in the feeding arm 2.

[0063] In the actual working process, at the initial stage of cooking, lard needs to be added to the pot assembly 3 first. At this time, the feeding motor 16 set in the cover assembly 12 drives the feeding arm 2 to rotate in the direction away from the device body 1, and stops when it rotates to the position corresponding to the feed port 31 of the pot assembly 3. Under the action of the pump body, the delivery pipeline 4 delivers the lard stored in the material tank 112 to the feeding port 21 and puts it into the feed port 31 of the pot assembly 3. After the delivery is completed, the feeding arm 2 rotates in the direction away from the device body 1 until it returns to the initial position. At the end of cooking, starch solution is needed for thickening. The delivery pipeline 4 delivers the starch solution, and the feeding arm 2 repeats the above actions.

[0064] During the cooking process, the material tank 112 is used as a container for storing various materials, and the convenience of its placement is particularly important. When the materials in the material tank 112 are used up or need to be cleaned, the user often needs to take the material tank 112 out of the silo 111, and after completing the replenishment or cleaning work, put it back accurately to the designated position in the silo 111. In order to facilitate the taking and feeding of the material tank 112 from the silo 111, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover assembly 12 is constructed to be detachably connected to the upper end of the base 11, and the delivery pipeline 4 is constructed to form a downwardly extending insert 19 at the bottom of the cover assembly 12. When the material tank 112 needs to be taken out, the user can directly remove the cover assembly 12 from the upper end of the base 11 easily. Since the delivery pipeline 4 is set at the bottom of the cover assembly 12, the delivery pipeline 4 can be taken out at the same time as the cover assembly 12 is removed. In this way, when the user takes the material tank 112, there is no need to worry about the interference of the delivery pipeline 4, and the whole process is more concise and efficient. Moreover, when the material tank 112 needs to be put back into the material bin 111, the operation is also simple. The user only needs to directly install the cover assembly 12 on the upper end of the base 11. When the cover assembly 12 is buckled on the base 11, the insertion tube 19 extends into the material tank 112 to ensure the normal material transportation.

[0065] By setting the cover assembly 12 and the base 11 in a detachable connection mode, and setting the delivery pipeline 4 at the bottom of the cover assembly 12, the user can quickly complete the replacement, replenishment or cleaning of the material tank 112 without complicated operations, thereby making the entire cooking process smoother and improving the user experience of the cooking device. In addition, it also helps to keep the interior of the material bin 111 clean and tidy, reduce the risk of material residue and cross contamination, and further improve the practicality and reliability of the cooking device.

[0066] In the cooking process, a variety of materials are often used to enrich the taste and flavor of dishes. However, some seasonings are prone to sedimentation between the solute and the solution, such as starch solution. In order to deal with this problem, Fig. 9 As shown, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, a stirring mechanism 9 extending downward is provided at the bottom of the cover assembly 12 , and the stirring mechanism 9 is constructed to extend into the material tank 112 when the cover assembly 12 is buckled on the base 11 .

[0067] Based on this, when the cover assembly 12 is buckled on the base 11, the stirring mechanism 9 can stir the medium in the material tank 112 according to actual needs to make it evenly mixed. For example, before adding the starch solution, the stirring motor 13 is started first, and the stirring motor 13 drives the stirring mechanism 9 to stir the solution, so that the starch solution is more uniform, thereby improving the accuracy of cooking and the quality of the dish. In addition, the stirring force and stirring frequency of the stirring device can be personalized according to the medium in the material tank 112 to adapt to the characteristics of different materials and the needs of the cooking process.

[0068] The setting of the stirring mechanism 9 not only solves the problem that some materials are easy to stratify when standing still, but also improves the intelligence level of the cooking device. The user can flexibly adjust the stirring parameters according to actual cooking needs to adapt to different materials and cooking needs. At the same time, by integrating the stirring mechanism 9 into the cover assembly 12, the structure of the entire device is more compact and the operation is more convenient.

[0069] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the present disclosure further provides a feeding device, which includes a base 11 and a cover assembly 12. A silo 111 for accommodating a material tank 112 is provided in the base 11; the cover assembly 12 is configured to be detachably provided at the upper end of the base 11; a feeding arm 2 is provided at the top of the cover assembly 12, and a conveying pipeline 4 and a stirring mechanism 9 are provided at the bottom of the cover assembly 12. The feeding arm 2 is configured to be pivotally connected to the cover assembly 12, and a through hole 5 is formed at the pivotal position of the feeding arm 2. The conveying pipeline 4 is configured to extend into the feeding arm 2 through the through hole 5. The conveying pipeline 4 and the stirring mechanism 9 are configured to extend into the corresponding material tank 112 after the cover assembly 12 is buckled on the base 11, so as to convey and / or stir the medium in the material tank 112.

[0070] When it is necessary to take out the material tank 112, the user can easily remove the cover assembly 12 from the upper end of the base 11. Since the delivery pipeline 4 and the stirring mechanism 9 are arranged at the bottom of the cover assembly 12, the delivery pipeline 4 and the stirring mechanism 9 can be taken out at the same time when the cover assembly 12 is removed. In this way, when the user takes the material tank 112, there is no need to worry about the interference of the delivery pipeline 4 and the stirring mechanism 9, and the whole process is more concise and efficient. Moreover, when the material tank 112 needs to be put back into the silo 111, the operation is also simple. The user only needs to directly install the cover assembly 12 on the upper end of the base 11. When the cover assembly 12 is buckled on the base 11, the stirring mechanism 9 extends into the material tank 112 and stirs the material tank 112 evenly. This makes the whole cooking process smoother and improves the user experience of the cooking equipment. In addition, it also helps to keep the inside of the silo 111 clean and hygienic, reduce the risk of material residue and cross contamination, and further improve the practicality and reliability of the cooking equipment.

[0071] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the material tank 112 includes a lard tank and a starch tank; the delivery pipeline 4 is constructed to extend into the lard tank and the starch tank respectively, and the stirring mechanism 9 is constructed to extend into the starch tank; a heating mechanism 10 is provided at a position corresponding to the lard tank on the base 11; a heating part is provided on the circumferential surface of the delivery pipeline 4 corresponding to the lard tank. The heating mechanism 10 can provide stable heat for the lard tank, so that the lard is kept in a suitable flow state, which is convenient for transportation and processing. In addition, a heating part is also provided on the circumferential surface of the delivery pipeline 4 corresponding to the lard tank, which further ensures the temperature of the lard during the transportation process, prevents it from solidifying due to too low a temperature, and ensures the efficiency and smoothness of the entire cooking process.

[0072] The lard tank in the disclosed embodiment is equivalent to the second material tank 1122 in Example 1, the starch tank is equivalent to the first material tank 1121 in Example 1, and the structures of the remaining components may be the same as those in Example 1, and no further detailed description is given here.

[0073] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , a cooking device is also provided, including a pot assembly 3, a feeding device as described above, the specific mechanism and working principle of the feeding device are the same as those described above, and those skilled in the art can fully implement it based on the above description. In order to keep the text concise, it is not repeated here. Among them, the pot assembly 3 includes a base 32, a pot body 33 arranged on the base 32, a cantilever 34 that can rotate relative to the base 32, and a pot cover 35 arranged on the cantilever 34, and the cantilever 34 is configured to rotate to drive the pot cover 35 to cover the pot body 33 or to be away from the pot body 33.

[0074] The base 32 is provided with a heating device and a control device. The heating device is used to provide temperature in the pot body 33 during cooking, and the control device can control various parameters in the cooking process, such as temperature, time, etc. The pot cover 35 has a feed inlet 31, and the outer edge of the pot cover 35 has a complete contour corresponding to the pot body 33. The feeding arm 2 is configured to be able to move in a direction away from the device body 1 until its feeding inlet 21 corresponds to the feeding inlet 31, and to be able to move in a direction close to the device body 1 until it is reset.

[0075] The working process of the cooking device disclosed in the present invention is as follows: In the initial stage of cooking, the cantilever 34 rotates to drive the pot cover 35 away from the pot body 33. At this time, the user puts the cooking materials into the pot body 33. After that, the cantilever 34 rotates to drive the pot cover 35 to cover the pot body 33 and prepare for cooking. In this embodiment, an operation interface and a display interface are set on the base 32. The user can operate the operation interface to preset various cooking parameters. The display interface can display the current operating parameters and preset parameters, etc. The control device responds to the user operation and adjusts the cooking parameters to the preset parameters. The heating device heats the pot body 33 based on the preset parameters to the preset temperature for cooking.

[0076] During the cooking process, when feeding is needed, the feeding arm 2 rotates from the reset position to the working position. At this time, the feeding port 21 corresponds to the feeding port 31, and the material can be directly fed from the feeding port 21 to the feeding port 31. When feeding is completed, the feeding arm 2 rotates from the working position to the reset position to prepare for the next feeding.

[0077] Since the material inlet 31 is arranged on the pot cover 35, and the outer edge of the pot cover 35 has a complete contour corresponding to the pot body 33, it can be ensured that the edge of the pot cover 35 is tightly fitted with the edge of the pot body 33 to achieve a complete buckle, so that the pot body assembly 3 can maintain a relatively stable state during cooking, avoiding the relative displacement of the pot cover and the pot body due to cooking actions such as stir-frying and stirring during the cooking process, thereby causing problems such as spillage of dishes, and further improving the stability of the entire cooking device.

[0078] In addition, the feeding arm 2 can reciprocate between the working position and the reset position, and automatically returns to the reset position when no feeding is needed. Based on this, when the pot assembly 3 needs to be operated during the cooking process, for example, when the pot cover 35 needs to be opened, the feeding arm 2 can effectively avoid obstruction to related operations, significantly improving the convenience of user use.

[0079] Application Scenario When the cooking device needs to add materials, the feeding motor 16 drives the transmission part 6 to rotate in the counterclockwise direction, driving the feeding arm 2 to move away from the device body 1, and the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 between the through hole 5 and the feeding port 21 The part 43 moves synchronously with the feeding arm 2, driving the first curved part 411 and the second curved part 412 to twist, and the first curved part 411 can pass through the inner side of the second curved part 412 without interfering with or entangled with each other. In this way, not only the movement amplitude or deformation degree of the first pipeline 41 and the second pipeline 42 is reduced, but also the length of the pipeline is greatly shortened. When the feeding arm 2 moves to the corresponding feeding port 21 and the pot body assembly 3, the feeding of the material is completed. When the feeding is finished, the feeding motor 16 drives the transmission part 6 to rotate in the clockwise direction, and the feeding arm 2 gradually approaches the device body 1, and stops after reaching the reset position, ready for the next feeding.

[0080] It should be noted that, for the above-mentioned method embodiments, for the sake of simplicity of description, they are all expressed as a series of action combinations, but those skilled in the art should know that the present disclosure is not limited by the described action sequence, because according to the present disclosure, certain steps can be performed in other sequences or simultaneously. Secondly, those skilled in the art should also know that the embodiments described in the specification are all preferred embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily required by the present disclosure.

[0081] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0082] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed above are only used to help explain the present disclosure. The optional embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the invention to only the specific implementation methods described. Obviously, many modifications and changes can be made according to the content of the present disclosure. The present disclosure selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present disclosure, so that those skilled in the art can well understand and use the present disclosure. The present disclosure is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that: include: A device body (1), the device body (1) comprising a base (11) and a cover assembly (12), the cover assembly (12) being configured to be arranged on the upper end of the base (11), and the base (11) being configured to accommodate a material tank (112); A feeding arm (2), wherein a feeding port (21) is provided on the feeding arm (2); the feeding arm (2) is configured to be pivotally connected to the device body (1), and is configured to be able to move in a direction away from the device body (1) until its feeding port (21) corresponds to the pot body assembly (3), and to be able to move in a direction close to the device body (1) until it is reset; A conveying pipeline (4), the conveying pipeline (4) being configured to extend from the device body (1) to the feeding arm (2); wherein a through hole (5) is formed at the pivotal position of the feeding arm (2), the conveying pipeline (4) being configured to extend through the through hole (5) to the feeding arm (2), and being configured to be confined within the through hole (51) and to dock with the feeding port (21); a portion (43) of the conveying pipeline (4) between the through hole (5) and the feeding port (21) is configured to move synchronously with the feeding arm (2); A transmission part (6) is arranged inside the device body (1), and the transmission part (6) is configured to be controlled by a driving mechanism (7) to drive the feeding arm (2) to move; and the through hole (5) is at least arranged on the transmission part (6).

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting member (8) is provided at a position of the device body (1) adjacent to the through hole (5); the conveying pipeline (4) is configured to be limited on the device body (1) by the limiting member (8); the portion of the conveying pipeline (4) from the limiting member (8) to the through hole (5) is configured to be a curved portion; and the feeding arm (2) is configured to drive the curved portion to twist during rotation.

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying pipeline (4) comprises at least a first pipeline (41) and a second pipeline (42), wherein the first pipeline (41) and the second pipeline (42) are configured to extend into the feeding arm (2) through respective through holes (5); wherein the curved portions of the first pipeline (41) and the second pipeline (42) are configured to be staggered.

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The through holes (5) of the first pipeline (41) and the second pipeline (42) are configured to be arranged at positions adjacent to the rotation axis of the feeding arm (2).

5. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the feeding arm (2) is located at the reset position, the position of the first pipeline (41) on the through hole (5) is constructed to be at least partially offset from the orthographic projection of the second pipeline (42) in the height direction.

6. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the feeding arm (2) is located at the reset position, the curved portion of the first pipeline (41) is configured to be at least partially offset from the curved portion of the second pipeline (42) in a height direction; and during the rotation of the feeding arm (2), the curved portions of the first pipeline (41) and the second pipeline (42) are configured to move towards each other.

7. The feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the feeding arm (2) is located at the reset position, the through hole (5) of the first pipeline (41) is configured to be arranged on a side adjacent to the stopper (8) relative to the through hole (5) of the second pipeline (42).

8. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A material bin (111) for accommodating a material tank (112) is provided in the base (11); The feeding arm (2) is configured to be pivotally connected to the cover assembly (12); one end of the conveying pipeline (4) is configured to extend from the cover assembly (12) to communicate with the material tank (112); and the other end is configured to extend from the cover assembly (12) to dock with a feeding port (21) in the feeding arm (2).

9. The feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cover assembly (12) is configured to be detachably connected to the upper end of the base (11); the delivery pipeline (4) is configured to form a downwardly extending insertion tube (19) at the bottom of the cover assembly (12); and the insertion tube (19) is configured to extend into the material tank (112) when the cover assembly (12) is buckled onto the base (11).

10. The feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom of the cover assembly (12) is provided with a stirring mechanism (9) extending downwards, and the stirring mechanism (9) is constructed so as to extend into the material tank (112) when the cover assembly (12) is buckled onto the base (11).

11. A feeding device, characterized in that: include: A base (11), wherein a material bin (111) for accommodating a material tank (112) is arranged in the base (11); A cover assembly (12), wherein the cover assembly (12) is configured to be detachably arranged on the upper end of the base (11); wherein a feeding arm (2) is arranged on the top of the cover assembly (12), and a conveying pipeline (4) and a stirring mechanism (9) are arranged on the bottom of the cover assembly (12); the feeding arm (2) is configured to be pivotally connected to the cover assembly (12), and a through hole (5) is formed at the pivotal position of the feeding arm (2); the conveying pipeline (4) is configured to extend into the feeding arm (2) through the through hole (5); and the conveying pipeline (4) and the stirring mechanism (9) are configured to extend into a corresponding material tank (112) after the cover assembly (12) is buckled on the base (11) so as to convey and / or stir the medium in the material tank (112).

12. The feeding device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The material tank (112) comprises a lard tank and a starch tank; the delivery pipeline (4) is configured to extend into the lard tank and the starch tank respectively, and the stirring mechanism (9) is configured to extend into the starch tank; a heating mechanism (10) is provided at a position on the base (11) corresponding to the lard tank; and a heating portion is provided on the circumferential surface of the delivery pipeline (4) corresponding to the lard tank.

13. A cooking device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a pot assembly (3), and a feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 12; wherein the pot assembly (3) comprises a base (32), a pot body (33) arranged on the base (32), a cantilever (34) rotatable relative to the base (32), and a pot cover (35) arranged on the cantilever (34); the cantilever (34) is configured to rotate and drive the pot cover (35) to cover the pot body (33) or to move away from the pot body (33); wherein a heating device and a control device are arranged in the base (32); the pot cover (35) has a feeding port (31); the outer edge of the pot cover (35) has a complete contour corresponding to the pot body (33); and the feeding arm (2) is configured to be able to move in a direction away from the device body (1) until its feeding port (21) corresponds to the feeding port (31), and to be able to move in a direction close to the device body (1) until it is reset.

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