Kitchen auxiliary equipment

By designing a kitchen auxiliary equipment that includes weighing and preparing dishes, the problem of large space in the refrigerator and difficult to quickly find food materials is solved, and the rapid recording of ingredients information and preparation of dishes is achieved, saving refrigerator space and cooking time.

CN119984468APending Publication Date: 2025-05-13GUANGZHOU CITY UNIV OF TECH
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Application Number
CN202510223420.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-27
Publication Date
2025-05-13

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, food ingredients take up a large space and are messy when stored in the refrigerator, making it difficult to quickly find the required ingredients, resulting in an increase in cooking time.

Method used

Design a kitchen auxiliary equipment, including weighing devices and cooking preparation devices. Users can place the ingredients on the weighing platform for weighing and scanning, the equipment records the ingredients information, and prepare dishes in advance according to needs, saving refrigerator space and cooking time.

Benefits of technology

Through this device, users can quickly understand the weight and type of ingredients, prepare dishes in advance, save refrigerator space and cooking time, and improve cooking efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the field of kitchen supplies, in particular to kitchen auxiliary equipment which comprises a weighing device, a dish preparation device and a seasoning proportioning device, the weighing device comprises a weighing platform, a scanner and a display screen, the scanner and the display screen are arranged above the weighing platform, and the dish preparation device is arranged below the weighing device. After food materials are purchased, the food materials are placed on the weighing device to be weighed, the scanner scans the food materials, and the equipment records food material information. The vegetable preparation device is pulled out, the partition is adjusted, the vegetable preparation bag is spread on the upper portion, the cut food materials are placed on the vegetable preparation bag, the food materials sink into the partition, the cutting roller slides to cut the vegetable preparation bag, and then the cut vegetable preparation bag and the food materials are taken out and placed into the storage box. Therefore, dishes can be prepared in advance, and cooking preparation time is saved. In the cooking process, the seasoning device can intelligently proportion seasonings according to the selected menu, and accurate control over the dosage of the seasonings is a key link for ensuring the flavor of dishes. The kitchen auxiliary equipment also records the types and information of the recorded food materials, and the user can directly check the food materials through the display screen.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of kitchen supplies, and more particularly to a kitchen auxiliary device. Background Art

[0002] With the popularity of refrigerators, many people put ingredients in the refrigerator after buying or picking them. When they need to cook, they open the refrigerator to check what ingredients are available and then take out the ingredients they need to prepare the food. However, different ingredients vary in shape, size and length. Putting them in the refrigerator will take up a lot of space and look messy. When there are many items stored in the refrigerator, it is not convenient to check what ingredients are in the refrigerator. In addition, preparing food while cooking will take up more cooking time. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the deficiencies of the above-mentioned prior art, the present invention provides a kitchen auxiliary device. After the user purchases or picks the ingredients, the ingredients can be weighed and scanned and recorded in the device, and the food can be prepared in advance according to demand to save cooking time, and it can also save refrigerator space.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is a kitchen auxiliary equipment, characterized in that it includes a weighing device and a food preparation device, the weighing device includes a weighing platform, a scanner and a display screen arranged above the weighing platform, and the food preparation device is arranged below the weighing device.

[0005] After purchasing or picking ingredients, users can put the ingredients on the weighing platform to weigh them so as to understand the weight of the ingredients. The scanner is set above the weighing platform, and scanning can be achieved while weighing. The display screen is set above for users to view. In addition, after weighing and scanning, the equipment will record information such as the type and weight of the ingredients. Users can view the recorded ingredient information by clicking on the display screen to select the ingredients they need. A food preparation device is set below the weighing device, so that the purchased or picked ingredients can be prepared in advance. Putting them in the refrigerator after preparation can save refrigerator space and appear neat. At the same time, preparing food in advance can also save cooking time.

[0006] Furthermore, a main body shell is arranged below the weighing device, and the main body shell is a box structure with a front side and a rear side, and an opening is arranged on the front side of the main body shell; the food preparation device is arranged in the main body shell and can be inserted or pulled out from the opening of the main body shell.

[0007] The weighing device and the food preparation device are connected together through a main body shell, wherein the weighing device is above the main body shell, and the food preparation device is arranged in the main body shell. An opening is arranged on the front side of the main body shell, and the food preparation device can be inserted or pulled out from the main body shell through the opening. When food preparation is needed, the food preparation device is pulled out of the main body shell. After the food preparation is completed, the food preparation device is inserted into the main body shell, thereby saving the area occupied by kitchen auxiliary equipment.

[0008] Furthermore, the food preparation device includes a food preparation box, a food preparation bag and a cutting device for cutting the food preparation bag, wherein the food preparation bag is arranged at the rear side of the food preparation box and the cutting device is arranged inside the food preparation box.

[0009] The food preparation box is used to hold the prepared food, and the food preparation bag is placed on the food preparation box to prevent food from contaminating the food preparation box. It also plays a role in wrapping the food after the food preparation is completed to prevent water loss and odor contamination. When in use, pull out the food preparation bag and spread it in the food preparation box, then put the cut food preparation bag on the food preparation bag, and then use the cutting device to cut the food preparation bag, and the user can take out the cut food preparation bag together with the food on it.

[0010] Furthermore, the cutting device comprises a baffle and a cutting drum, wherein the baffle is arranged in the food preparation box, the top of the baffle is serrated, and the cutting drum is arranged above the baffle.

[0011] When food preparation is needed, pull out the food preparation bag, spread the food preparation bag on the top of the partition, slide the cutting drum under the cutting drum and the track, and use the extrusion of the cutting drum and the saw teeth above the partition to cut the food preparation bag.

[0012] Furthermore, the baffle is rotatably arranged in the food preparation box.

[0013] Different ingredients have different shapes and sizes and occupy different spaces in the food preparation box. Different amounts of ingredients require different numbers of portions. By setting the partitions to be rotatable, users can adjust the partitions according to their needs to facilitate the preparation of ingredients.

[0014] Furthermore, the partition includes a transverse partition and a longitudinal partition, and circular columns are arranged on the longitudinal partition and the transverse partition; a fixed column is arranged on the bottom surface of the food preparation box, and the circular column is connected to the fixed column.

[0015] A fixed column is arranged on the bottom surface of the food preparation box, and a circular column is arranged on the longitudinal partition and the transverse partition, and the circular column is sleeved on the fixed column, so that the longitudinal partition, the transverse partition and the food preparation box are connected together. The circular column is arranged along the height direction of the longitudinal partition and the transverse partition, and its width is smaller than the height of the longitudinal partition and the transverse partition, and the circular column connected to the same fixed column has different heights and widths arranged on the longitudinal partition and the transverse partition, so that it can be sleeved on the same fixed column at the same time. By connecting the circular column with the fixed column, the longitudinal partition and the transverse partition can be rotated around the fixed column, so as to adjust the partition.

[0016] Furthermore, the display screen is connected to the weighing platform via a telescopic device.

[0017] The display screen is connected to the weighing platform through a telescopic device, and the height of the display screen can be adjusted. When in use, the height of the display screen is raised to facilitate user viewing and use. When not in use, the height of the display screen is lowered to save space.

[0018] Furthermore, the telescopic device is two telescopic arms, which can be extended or shortened; a seasoning box is arranged between the two telescopic arms, and the seasoning box can rotate relative to the telescopic arms.

[0019] The telescopic device is provided with two telescopic arms, and the space between the two telescopic arms can be fully utilized to set the seasoning box. The seasoning box is arranged to be rotatable relative to the telescopic arm for easy storage. When the device is not in use, the seasoning box can be rotated to a horizontal direction, at which time the telescopic arm can be shortened, and the entire device can be shrunk into a box shape, which saves space and is more beautiful.

[0020] Furthermore, the scanner is arranged on the top of the seasoning box, and comprises a telescopic part and a rotating part, the rotating part is arranged on the front side of the telescopic part, the telescopic part can be extended or shortened, and the rotating part can rotate relative to the telescopic part.

[0021] The scanner is set on the top of the seasoning box and is set vertically between the seasoning box. When the seasoning box is in a vertical state, the scanner is in a horizontal state and is located above the weighing platform. When the food is placed on the weighing platform for weighing, the food can be scanned. When the seasoning box is rotated to a horizontal position, the scanner is in a vertical state, but because the length of the scanner is greater than the thickness of the seasoning box, it will affect the storage of the seasoning box. Therefore, in order to facilitate folding and storage, the scanner is provided with a telescopic part and a rotating part. At the same time, the setting of the rotating part can also adjust the angle so that the camera at the front end of the scanner can face the food on the weighing platform.

[0022] Furthermore, baffles are provided on both sides and the front side of the weighing platform.

[0023] Some food ingredients are relatively round in shape, such as onions, potatoes, etc., which may roll off the weighing platform when being weighed. Therefore, baffles are set on both sides and the front side of the weighing platform.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: a food preparation device is arranged below the weighing device. After purchasing or picking food, the food can be placed on the weighing device for weighing. The food is scanned by a scanner while weighing, and the kitchen auxiliary equipment records the information of the scanned food for the convenience of users to view later. After the food is weighed and scanned, the food can be prepared as needed. The partition in the food preparation box can be rotated, and the user can adjust it according to needs. A food preparation bag and a device for cutting the food preparation bag are arranged in the food preparation box. The user can pull the food preparation bag open and spread it in the food preparation box, put the cut food on the food preparation bag, cut the food preparation bag with the cutting device, and then lift the cut food preparation bag together with the food on top and put it into the storage box. The food preparation device can be inserted into the main shell after use, thereby saving space in the kitchen. The display screen is arranged above by two telescopic arms, and the seasoning box is arranged between the two telescopic arms, so that the space between the two telescopic arms can be fully utilized. The seasoning box can be rotated relative to the telescopic arm. When the equipment is used, the seasoning box can be rotated to make it flat on the weighing platform, and then the telescopic arm can be shortened, which can save space and is more beautiful. The scanner is set on the top of the seasoning box, and its position is relatively high, so the scanning can be completed while the ingredients are weighed. The scanner is set on the seasoning box. When the seasoning box is rotated to the horizontal direction, the scanner will rotate to the vertical direction. Since the length of the scanner is longer than the thickness of the seasoning box, the scanner is provided with a telescopic part and a rotating part so that it can be folded and contracted without affecting the rotation of the seasoning box to the horizontal direction. The rotating part can also adjust the angle of the camera so that it can face the ingredients on the weighing platform. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the food preparation device of the present invention when it is pulled open.

[0027] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the present invention when folded and stored.

[0028] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the barrier of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a seasoning box.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a solid seasoning box.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of a liquid seasoning box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods. Among them, the same or similar reference numerals in the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention correspond to the same or similar parts, which are only used for exemplary description and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention; in order to better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some parts of the drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product; the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and the like in the embodiments of the present invention is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed in a specific orientation. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] The drawings of the present invention are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In order to better illustrate the following embodiments, some parts of the drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product; it is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions in the drawings may be omitted.

[0035] like Figure 1 to Figure 4 As shown, a kitchen auxiliary device comprises a weighing device 1, a food preparation device 2 and a seasoning box 3, wherein the weighing device 1 is connected to the food preparation device 2 through a main body shell 4. The weighing device 1 comprises a weighing platform 11, a scanner 12 and a display screen 13, wherein the weighing platform 11 is arranged on the upper surface of the main body shell 4, a pressure sensor 14 is arranged below the weighing platform 11, and baffles 15 are arranged on both sides and the front side of the weighing platform 11 to prevent items on the weighing platform 11 from rolling off. Two telescopic arms 16 are connected to the main body shell 4, and the two telescopic arms 16 can be extended or shortened. A display screen base 17 is arranged at the top of the two telescopic arms 16, and the display screen 13 is arranged on a display screen shell 18, and the display screen shell 18 is connected to the display screen base 17. A rotatable bracket 19 is arranged between the display screen shell 18 and the display screen base 17, so that the display screen shell 18 can rotate relative to the display screen base 17, so that the display screen 13 can be viewed from different angles.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, a seasoning box 3 is arranged between two telescopic arms 16, and the scanner 12 is arranged on the top of the seasoning box 3, and the scanner 12 is arranged vertically relative to the seasoning box 3. The scanner 12 includes a telescopic portion 121 and a rotating portion 122. The telescopic portion 121 of the scanner 12 is connected to the seasoning box 3, and the telescopic portion 121 can be extended or shortened. The rotating portion 122 is arranged on the front side of the telescopic portion 121, and is connected to the telescopic portion 121 through a rotating shaft. The rotating portion 122 can rotate relative to the telescopic portion 121, and a camera is arranged on the front side of the rotating portion 122 for scanning food.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, the lower side of the seasoning box 3 is connected to the two telescopic arms 16 through a rotating shaft, so that the seasoning box 3 can rotate relative to the telescopic arms 16. When the seasoning box 3 rotates to a vertical state, it is located between the two telescopic arms 16. At this time, the scanner 12 is in a horizontal state on the seasoning box 3, the telescopic part 121 is extended, and the rotating part 122 can rotate relative to the telescopic part 121, so as to adjust the angle of the front camera so that it is directly facing the food on the weighing platform 11. When the seasoning box 3 rotates to a horizontal state, the seasoning box 3 is located above the weighing platform 11. At this time, the scanner 12 is in a vertical state, the telescopic part 121 is shortened, and the rotating part 122 on the front side is approximately 90 degrees with the telescopic part 121, so that the seasoning box 3 can be placed horizontally above the weighing platform 11.

[0038] The main body shell 4 is a box structure with an opening on the front side. The food preparation device 2 is arranged in the main body shell 4 and can be pulled out of or inserted into the main body shell 4 through the front side opening.

[0039] like Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, the food preparation device 2 includes a food preparation box 21, a food preparation bag 22 and a cutting device 23 for cutting the food preparation bag 22. The food preparation box 21 is a hollow box body structure with an opening on the upper side, and has a front side, a left side, a rear side, a right side and a bottom side. A handle is provided on the front side of the food preparation box to facilitate the user to pull the food preparation box 21 out of the main shell 4, and a fixing plate 24 is provided in the food preparation box 21. The cutting device 23 is arranged at the front side of the fixed plate 24 in the food preparation box 21, and includes a baffle 231 and a cutting drum 232, wherein the baffle 231 is a sheet structure, the top is thin and serrated, and includes three longitudinal baffles 2311 and four transverse baffles 2312, and circular columns 2313 are arranged on the longitudinal baffles 2311 and the transverse baffles 2312, and two fixing columns 25 are arranged on the bottom surface of the food preparation box 21, and the fixing columns 25 pass through the circular columns 2313, so as to connect the longitudinal baffles 2311 and the transverse baffles 2312 with the food preparation box 21. Specifically, the three longitudinal baffles 2311 are arranged longitudinally in the middle of the food preparation box 21, and the three longitudinal baffles 2311 are arranged on the same straight line, and the four transverse baffles 2312 are arranged transversely on both sides of the longitudinal baffles 2311. Circular columns 2313 are respectively arranged in the height direction of the longitudinal partition 2311 and the transverse partition 2312. The width of the circular columns 2313 is smaller than the height of the longitudinal partition 2311 and the transverse partition 2312, and the circular columns 2313 connected to the same fixed column 25 have different heights on the longitudinal partition 2311 and the transverse partition 2312. The fixed column 25 is a cylinder, and its diameter is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the circular columns 2313, so that the circular columns 2313 can pass through, and the longitudinal partition 2311 and the transverse partition 2312 are connected to the food preparation box 21, and the longitudinal partition 2311 and the transverse partition 2312 can rotate around the fixed column 25. Two tracks 233 are arranged above the longitudinal partition 2311 and the transverse partition 2312. The two ends of the tracks 233 are respectively fixed on the front side of the food preparation box 21 and the fixed plate 24. Long holes are respectively opened on the two tracks 233. The two ends of the cutting drum 232 are respectively in the long holes, and the cutting drum 232 can slide along the long holes. The food preparation bag 22 is arranged on the rear side of the fixed plate 24 in the food preparation box 21. A long strip opening is opened on the fixed plate 24, and its height is between the top of the longitudinal partition 2311 and the transverse partition 2312 and the track 233. The food preparation bag 22 can pass through the long strip opening. After passing through, the food preparation bag 22 is laid flat on the top of the longitudinal partition 2311 and the transverse partition 2312 and is located below the track 233.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, a supplementary port 211 is provided on the rear side of the food preparation box 21. When the food preparation bag 22 in the food preparation box 21 is used up, the food preparation bag 22 can be placed through the supplementary port 211. A rear cover 212 is provided on the supplementary port 211 for closing the supplementary port 211.

[0041] Two circular holes 213 are arranged at the front of the bottom of the food preparation box 21. A triangular bracket 214 is arranged in the circular hole 213. The triangular bracket 214 can be pulled out or put away from the circular hole 213. When food preparation is needed, the triangular bracket 214 can be pulled out to support the food preparation box 21. After the food preparation is completed, the triangular bracket 214 can be put away, and then the food preparation box 21 can be inserted into the main shell 4. A bottom shell 5 is also arranged below the main shell 4.

[0042] The seasoning box 3 includes a first shell 31 and a second shell 32. The first shell 31 and the second shell 32 are connected by a rebound three-section rail 33. The second shell 32 can be ejected from the first shell 31 by pressing the second shell 32. A solid seasoning box 34 and a liquid seasoning box 35 are arranged in the second shell 32. The solid seasoning box 34 includes a fixed volume circular hole module 341 and an electric push rod 342. The fixed volume circular hole module 341 is arranged on the bottom plate of the solid seasoning box 34, and a circular hole is opened on the lower side thereof. The fixed volume circular hole module 341 contains solid seasonings. A solid seasoning outlet 343 is arranged on the bottom plate of the solid seasoning box 34. When not in use, the circular hole on the lower side of the fixed volume circular hole module is staggered with the solid seasoning outlet. When solid seasoning needs to be discharged, the switch is turned on, and the electric push rod 342 pushes the fixed volume circular hole module 341 so that the circular hole on the lower side coincides with the solid seasoning outlet 343, thereby realizing the discharge of solid seasonings.

[0043] An electric air pump 351 is provided beside the liquid seasoning box 35, and is connected to the liquid seasoning box 35 through an air delivery pipe 352. The liquid seasoning box also includes a liquid seasoning output pipe 353, one end of which is provided in the liquid seasoning box 35, and the other end is connected to the liquid seasoning outlet 354. When liquid seasoning is needed, the switch is turned on, and the electric air pump 351 delivers gas to the liquid seasoning box 35 through the air delivery pipe 352, and the liquid seasoning in the liquid seasoning box 35 is pressed out through the liquid seasoning output pipe 353 and discharged from the liquid seasoning outlet 354. An anti-dumping bevel 355 is also provided on the top of the liquid seasoning box 35 to prevent the liquid seasoning in the liquid seasoning box 35 from flowing out when the seasoning box 3 is folded and stored.

[0044] When the kitchen auxiliary device is in use, the ingredients are first placed on the weighing platform 11 for weighing, and the scanner 12 scans the ingredients and records the type and weight of the ingredients into the device. The user can choose to divide the ingredients into several portions according to the weight of the ingredients. When it is necessary to prepare food, the food preparation device 2 is pulled out from the main shell 4, and the triangular bracket 214 is pulled down to support the food preparation box 21, the baffle 231 is adjusted according to the needs, and the food preparation bag 22 is pulled out and laid flat on the top of the longitudinal baffle 2311 and the transverse baffle 2312, and the cut ingredients are placed on the food preparation bag 22. After the ingredients are placed, they sink into the partition due to their own weight, and then the cutting drum 232 is slid, and the cutting drum 232 and the sawtooth on the top of the baffle 231 are used to squeeze and cut the food preparation bag 22, and finally the cut food preparation bag 22 and the divided ingredients in the food preparation bag are taken out and put into the storage box, the triangular bracket 214 is folded, and then the food preparation device 2 is inserted into the main shell 4. When cooking, the user can click on the display screen 13 to view the type and information of the input ingredients and select the ingredients he needs. After selecting the dish to be cooked, the user can press the second shell 32 of the seasoning box, and the second shell 32 pops out from the first shell 31 through the rebound three-section rail 33, so that the user can select the desired seasoning.

[0045] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the technical solution of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the specific implementation methods of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the claims of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A kitchen auxiliary device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a weighing device and a food preparation device. The weighing device comprises a weighing platform, a scanner and a display screen arranged above the weighing platform, and the food preparation device is arranged below the weighing device.

2. The kitchen auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A main body shell is arranged below the weighing device. The main body shell is a box structure with a front side and a rear side. The front side of the main body shell is provided with an opening. The food preparation device is arranged in the main body shell and can be inserted into or pulled out from the opening of the main body shell.

3. The kitchen auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The food preparation device comprises a food preparation box, a food preparation bag and a cutting device for cutting the food preparation bag. The food preparation bag is arranged at the rear side of the food preparation box, and the cutting device is arranged in the food preparation box.

4. The kitchen auxiliary device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cutting device comprises a baffle and a cutting drum, wherein the baffle is arranged in the food preparation box, the top of the baffle is serrated, and the cutting drum is arranged above the baffle.

5. The kitchen auxiliary device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The baffle is rotatably arranged in the food preparation box.

6. The kitchen auxiliary device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The partition includes a transverse partition and a longitudinal partition, and circular columns are arranged on the longitudinal partition and the transverse partition; a fixed column is arranged on the bottom surface of the food preparation box, and the circular column is connected to the fixed column.

7. The kitchen auxiliary device according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The display screen is connected to the weighing platform via a telescopic device.

8. The kitchen auxiliary device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The telescopic device is two telescopic arms, which can be extended or shortened; a seasoning box is arranged between the two telescopic arms, and the seasoning box can rotate relative to the telescopic arms.

9. The kitchen auxiliary device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The scanner is arranged on the top of the seasoning box, and comprises a telescopic part and a rotating part. The rotating part is arranged on the front side of the telescopic part. The telescopic part can be extended or shortened, and the rotating part can rotate relative to the telescopic part.

10. The kitchen auxiliary device according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Baffles are arranged on both sides and the front side of the weighing platform.