Cooking machine capable of automatically adding seasonings

Abstract

The cooking machine capable of automatically adding the seasonings comprises a material box body and a material storage box, the material storage box is provided with a material storage cavity and a material outlet, and the material box body is provided with a feeding channel; the air supply mechanism is used for supplying air into the feeding channel; the feeding part is provided with a blanking channel; the feeding part is movably arranged on the material box main body so as to have a first feeding state and a second storage state; in the first state, the blanking channel communicates with the feeding channel, and the air supply mechanism supplies air to the feeding channel; and in the second state, the blanking channel is communicated with the discharge port to store materials. When the feeding part is in the first state, the blanking channel is communicated with the feeding channel, the fan operates to supply air into the feeding channel, and oil smoke and water vapor overflowing from the cooking cavity are prevented from entering the blanking channel through the feeding channel, so that the probability that seasoning is affected with damp and agglomerated is greatly reduced, feeding smoothness and accuracy of the feeding amount are guaranteed, and the cooking efficiency is improved. Therefore, the cooking effect is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and in particular relates to a cooking machine capable of automatically adding seasonings. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of intelligent kitchens, many families have begun to try using smart cooking machines to cook everyday dishes, which has put higher demands on the performance of traditional cooking machines. In this context, people pay more attention to the intelligence level of cooking machines, and the automatic seasoning function of cooking machines has gradually become a focus of market and consumer attention.

[0003] Smart cooking machines require different seasonings depending on the dish being cooked. To improve the automation level of these machines, existing smart cooking machines employ automatic feeding devices to automatically add powdered seasonings during cooking. However, during the feeding process, the cooking chamber of the smart cooking machine and the storage chamber of the automatic feeding device are connected. During cooking, oil smoke and water vapor in the cooking chamber easily diffuse into the storage chamber through the feeding port in the pot lid. Oil smoke contains oil molecules with strong adhesion. When these molecules enter the automatic feeding device, they easily adhere to the seasonings and the feeding device, causing the powdered seasoning in the storage chamber to stick to the wall and clump. When seasonings adhere to the feeding device, they affect the amount of material delivered, resulting in the actual amount of material delivered being less than the expected amount, thus affecting the cooking effect. When seasonings clump together, on the one hand, the actual amount of ingredients added will differ from the expected amount, affecting the cooking results of the ingredients. On the other hand, the clumped seasonings are not easy to loosen after being put into the cooking cavity, resulting in poor uniformity of taste after cooking, affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides a cooking machine with automatic seasoning addition to solve the technical problem that during the addition process of existing automatic seasoning cooking machines, oil smoke and water vapor in the cooking chamber easily enter the storage box through the feeding channel, causing the seasoning in the storage box to easily clump and adhere to the wall, resulting in inaccurate feeding amount and affecting the cooking effect.

[0005] The technical solutions adopted in this application are:

[0006] A cooking machine for automatically adding seasonings comprises a material box body and a material storage box, the material storage box is provided with a material storage cavity and a material discharge port, the material box body is provided with a material feeding channel; further comprising an air supply mechanism for supplying air into the material feeding channel and a material feeding piece having a material dropping channel, the material feeding piece being movably arranged on the material box body to have a first state for feeding and a second state for storing material; in the first state, the material dropping channel is communicated with the material feeding channel, and the air supply mechanism supplies air to the material feeding channel; in the second state, the material dropping channel is communicated with the material discharge port to store material.

[0007] The cooking machine for automatically adding seasonings in this application also includes the following additional technical features:

[0008] The material box body is provided with an air supply channel connected to the feeding channel. The air supply mechanism includes a fan and a heating element located in the air supply channel. The fan and the heating element cooperate with each other to blow hot air into the feeding channel.

[0009] The feeding channel and the discharge port are offset from each other in the horizontal direction, and the feeding member moves in the horizontal direction to switch between the first state and the second state; in the first state, at least a portion of the discharge channel is exposed in the feeding channel.

[0010] The cooking machine also includes a control unit and a driving mechanism for driving the feeding piece to move in a horizontal direction. The control unit can control the movement distance of the feeding piece by controlling the operation of the driving mechanism according to the demand for seasoning, so as to change the exposure area of ​​the feeding channel in the feeding channel.

[0011] The cooking machine includes a driving mechanism for driving the feeding piece to move in a horizontal direction, the driving mechanism includes a first driving piece, a second driving piece and a transmission piece engaged with the feeding piece for transmission, the feeding piece has a first engagement position engaged with the transmission piece and a first extreme position disengaged from the transmission piece; in the first state, the first driving piece and the second driving piece work together to drive the feeding piece to move back and forth between the first engagement position and the first extreme position to shake the feeding.

[0012] The cooking machine includes a driving mechanism for driving the feeding piece to move in a horizontal direction, the driving mechanism includes a first driving piece, a third driving piece and a transmission piece engaged with the feeding piece for transmission, the feeding piece has a second engagement position engaged with the transmission piece and a second extreme position disengaged from the transmission piece; in the second state, the first driving piece and the third driving piece work together to drive the feeding piece to move back and forth between the second engagement position and the second extreme position to shake the falling material.

[0013] The first driving member is a motor, the transmission member is a screw, and the feeding member is helically matched with the screw to achieve meshing;

[0014] In the first state, the output shaft of the motor keeps rotating in the same direction to drive the feeding piece to move from the first engagement position to the first extreme position; or, in the second state, the output shaft of the motor keeps rotating in the direction opposite to the rotation direction in the first state to drive the feeding piece to move from the second engagement position to the second extreme position.

[0015] In the second state, the fan operates to supply air to the feeding channel.

[0016] The cooking machine also includes a pot body with a cooking cavity and a pot cover arranged on the pot body, the pot cover is provided with an exhaust port and a feeding port connecting the cooking cavity and the feeding channel; the material box body is provided with a protective cover covering the feeding channel, the protective cover is provided with an air inlet, and the air inlet and the exhaust port are staggered along the circumferential direction of the pot cover.

[0017] The material box body is provided with an air supply channel connected to the feeding channel, the air supply mechanism includes a fan, the air supply channel and the material storage cavity are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and the fan is arranged inside the air supply channel.

[0018] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by this application are as follows:

[0019] 1. The cooking machine in the present application is additionally provided with an air supply mechanism. When the feeding piece is in the first state, the feeding channel is connected with the feeding channel, and the air supply mechanism supplies air into the feeding channel to prevent the oil smoke and water vapor overflowing from the cooking cavity from entering the feeding channel through the feeding channel, thereby greatly reducing the probability of seasonings adhering to the wall and agglomerating, ensuring the smoothness of feeding and the accuracy of the feeding amount, thereby ensuring the cooking effect.

[0020] Moreover, when the feeding piece is in the first state, even if the seasoning in the feeding channel sticks to the wall, the air supply mechanism can blow or suck the seasoning in the feeding channel, so that the seasoning falls fully, reducing the amount of seasoning sticking to the wall, making the feeding amount each time relatively accurate, and making the taste of the cooked dish moderate.

[0021] When the feeding piece is in the second state, the feeding channel is connected to the discharge port to store materials, so that when seasoning needs to be added, the seasoning can be directly brought into the feeding channel by driving the feeding piece to move, thereby improving the feeding efficiency.

[0022] 2. As a preferred embodiment of the present application, the material box body is provided with an air supply channel connected to the feeding channel. The air supply mechanism includes a fan and a heating element located in the air supply channel. When the fan and the heating element are in operation simultaneously, they can blow hot air into the feeding channel. On the one hand, during the hot air blowing process, the fat is decomposed by the heat, which reduces the phenomenon of seasoning sticking to the wall. For agglomerated seasonings, the gripping force between the seasonings is reduced after the fat is decomposed, and the seasonings are easily loosened, thereby achieving sufficient seasoning drop and ensuring the accuracy of the feeding amount. On the other hand, during the hot air blowing process, it can diffuse into the cooking chamber of the stir-frying machine through the feeding channel and the feeding port, thereby improving cooking efficiency. Moreover, the hot air can convect with the hot air generated during the cooking process of the food in the cooking chamber, thereby facilitating the rapid discharge of the hot air in the cooking chamber, reducing the retention of moisture in the cooking chamber, and improving the cooking effect. The rapid flow of hot air makes the stir-frying machine according to this embodiment particularly suitable for stir-frying mode, which is a pleasant user experience.

[0023] 3. As a preferred embodiment of the present application, the feeding channel and the discharge port are offset from each other in the horizontal direction, which reduces the probability of oil smoke and water vapor in the cooking cavity flowing to the discharge port through the assembly gap between the feeding piece, the storage box and the material box body during cooking, thereby reducing the probability of the seasoning in the storage box getting damp and agglomerated. The feeding piece can be switched between the first state and the second state by moving in the horizontal direction, making the overall structural layout of the material box body more compact, which contributes to the miniaturization of the material box body. When the material box body is installed in the cooking machine, it can reduce the obstruction of the cooking cavity and help improve the visualization of the cooking process. When the feeding piece is in the first state, at least part of the material drop channel is exposed in the feeding channel, so that the material drop channel can be in the air supply path of the fan, which is convenient for dropping materials.

[0024] 4. As a preferred embodiment of the present application, the driving mechanism for driving the feeding member to move in the horizontal direction includes a first driving member and a second driving member. When the feeding member is in the first state, the first driving member and the second driving member can work together to drive the feeding member to move back and forth between a first meshing position engaged with the transmission member and a second meshing position disengaged from the transmission member. That is, compared to the embodiment in which the feeding member is in a stationary state in the first state, the feeding member in this embodiment is in a dynamic state of reciprocating movement in the first state, and the feeding member generates vibrations. On the one hand, it can shake off the seasonings stuck on the inner wall of the feeding channel, avoiding the seasoning residue and causing the actual feeding amount to be less than the expected feeding amount. On the other hand, it can make the seasonings more dispersed during the mutual collision process, and the food is more evenly flavored. This embodiment is supplemented by the blowing of the air supply mechanism to achieve smooth feeding and avoid the phenomenon of inaccurate feeding amount caused by the seasonings adhering to the feeding member.

[0025] 5. As a preferred embodiment of the present application, the driving mechanism for driving the feeding member to move horizontally includes a first driving member and a third driving member. When the feeding member is in the second state, the first driving member and the third driving member work together to drive the feeding member to reciprocate between a second engaged position engaged with the transmission member and a second extreme position disengaged from the transmission member. That is, compared to the embodiment in which the feeding member is in a stationary state in the second state, the feeding member in this embodiment is in a dynamic state of reciprocating movement in the second state, and the feeding member vibrates. On the one hand, it can assist the storage box in achieving rapid feeding, thereby achieving storage in the feeding channel. On the other hand, when the seasoning sticks to the inner wall of the feeding channel and the discharge port of the storage box, the shaking of the feeding member can intensify the collision and friction between the seasonings and between the seasonings and the inner wall of the feeding channel and the inner wall of the storage chamber, thereby reducing the probability of the seasoning sticking to the wall and agglomerating, thereby providing a guarantee for the accuracy of the subsequent feeding amount.

[0026] 6. As a preferred embodiment of the present application, the air inlet provided on the protective cover and the exhaust port provided on the pot lid are staggered in the circumferential direction, so as to avoid the phenomenon that the oil smoke and hot steam discharged from the exhaust port are drawn into the feeding channel during the operation of the fan, causing the seasoning to adhere to the inner wall of the feeding channel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the material box body and the material storage box in one embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the cooking machine structure when the feeding part is in the second state in one embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the cooking machine structure when the feeding part is in the first state in one embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 4 In one embodiment of the present application, the feeding part is in the first state when the cooking machine is viewed from above. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 5 The three-dimensional structure of the screw in one embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0033] Figure 6In one embodiment of the present application, the feeding part is in the second state when the cooking machine is viewed from above. Figure 2 ;

[0034] Figure 7 The three-dimensional structure of the screw in one embodiment of the present application Figure 2 .

[0035] in,

[0036] 1. Storage box; 11. Storage cavity; 12. Discharge port; 13. Partition;

[0037] 2. Material box body; 21. Material feeding channel; 22. Air supply channel; 23. Protective cover; 24. Air inlet;

[0038] 3. Feeding parts; 31. Connecting parts; 32. Blanking channel; 33. Baffle; 34. Transmission block;

[0039] 4. Fan;

[0040] 5. Heating components;

[0041] 6. a first elastic member;

[0042] 7. a second elastic member;

[0043] 8. Motor;

[0044] 9. Screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present application, a detailed description is given below in an illustrative manner in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0046] The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a thorough understanding of the present application. However, the present application may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein, and therefore, the scope of protection of the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features of each embodiment may be combined with each other unless there is a conflict.

[0047] In addition, in the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present application.

[0048] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0049] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a cooking machine for automatically adding seasonings includes a material box body 2 and a material storage box 1, the material storage box 1 is provided with a material storage cavity 11 and a material discharge port 12, and the material box body 2 is provided with a material feeding channel 21; it also includes an air supply mechanism, the air supply mechanism includes a fan 4 and an air supply channel 22 connected to the material feeding channel 21; it also includes a material feeding piece 3 with a material dropping channel 32, the material feeding piece 3 is movably provided on the material box body 2 to have a first state of feeding and a second state of storing material; in the first state, the material dropping channel 32 is connected to the material feeding channel 21, and the fan 4 supplies air to the material feeding channel 21 through the air supply channel 22; in the second state, the material dropping channel 32 is connected to the material discharge port 12 to store material.

[0051] The present application is particularly suitable for storing solid seasonings in the storage box 1. For example, it can be used to store seasonings such as salt, ginger powder, matsutake powder, pepper, and five-spice powder. When solid seasonings are stored in the storage box 1, the present application can prevent oil smoke and water vapor during the cooking process from entering the feeding channel 32 and the storage cavity 11, thereby reducing the probability of seasonings sticking to the wall and agglomerating, and ensuring the accuracy of the feeding amount.

[0052] Specifically, the cooking machine in the present application is equipped with an air supply mechanism. When the feeding member 3 is in the first state, the feeding channel 32 is connected to the feeding channel 21, and the air supply mechanism supplies air into the feeding channel 21 to prevent the oil smoke and water vapor overflowing from the cooking cavity from entering the feeding channel 32 through the feeding channel 21, thereby greatly reducing the probability of seasonings adhering to the wall and agglomerating, ensuring the smoothness of feeding and the accuracy of the feeding amount, thereby ensuring the cooking effect.

[0053] Furthermore, when the feeding member 3 is in the first state, even if the seasoning in the feeding channel 32 is stuck to the wall, the air supply mechanism can blow or suck the seasoning in the feeding channel 32, allowing the seasoning to fall fully, reducing the amount of seasoning sticking to the wall, ensuring a relatively accurate amount of seasoning each time, and ensuring the taste of the cooked dish is moderate. When the feeding member 3 is in the second state, the feeding channel 32 is connected to the discharge port 12 to store seasoning. Therefore, when seasoning needs to be added, the feeding member 3 can be driven to move and directly carry the seasoning into the feeding channel 21, thereby improving the feeding efficiency.

[0054] This application does not limit the connection method between the material storage box 1 and the material box body 2.

[0055] In one embodiment, the material storage box 1 is fixedly mounted on the material box body 2, and the material storage box 1 and the material box body 2 are not removable. For example, the material storage box 1 and the material box body 2 are integrally formed. In another example, the material storage box 1 and the material box body 2 are separately formed and then fixedly connected by gluing or the like.

[0056] In another embodiment, the storage box 1 is detachably mounted on the box body 2. For example, the storage box 1 and the box body 2 are connected by screws. In another example, the storage box 1 and the box body 2 are snap-fitted. In another example, one of the storage box 1 and the box body 2 is provided with a magnetic member, and the other is provided with a mating member that magnetically engages with the magnetic member, so that the storage box 1 is magnetically attracted to the box body 2.

[0057] As a preferred embodiment of the present application, Figure 1 As shown, a plurality of partitions 13 are provided in the storage box 1 to divide the storage cavity 11 into a plurality of cavities. Different cavities can hold different seasonings. When the feeding channel 32 of the feeding piece 3 is aligned with the discharge port 12 of different cavities, it can be used to store different seasonings.

[0058] As a preferred embodiment of the present application, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the inner diameter of the storage cavity 11 gradually decreases from top to bottom to facilitate blanking.

[0059] The arrangement position and structural composition of the air supply mechanism in this application may adopt any one of the following embodiments:

[0060] Embodiment 1: The cooking machine also includes a pot body with a cooking cavity and a pot cover arranged on the pot body. The pot cover is provided with a feeding port connecting the cooking cavity and the feeding channel 21. The air supply mechanism includes a fan 4 arranged in the feeding channel 21 and close to the feeding port. During operation, the fan 4 can draw air into the cooking cavity to prevent oil smoke and water vapor overflowing from the cooking cavity from entering the feeding channel 21.

[0061] As a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, a heating element 5 is installed within the feeding channel 21. When the feeding element is in the first state, the feeding channel is located below the heating element 5, and both the fan 4 and the heating element 5 operate to draw hot air into the cooking chamber. When the hot air passes through the feeding channel 32, any oil smoke in the feeding channel 32 is decomposed by the heat, reducing the likelihood of seasonings sticking to the wall and clumping, and facilitating the feeding of the seasonings.

[0062] Embodiment 2: The material box body 2 is provided with an air supply channel 22 communicating with the feeding channel 21 , and the air supply mechanism includes a fan 4 , which supplies air to the feeding channel 21 through the air supply channel 22 during operation.

[0063] As a preferred embodiment of the second embodiment, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the air supply mechanism also includes a heating element 5 located in the air supply channel 22, and the fan 4 and the heating element 5 cooperate with each other to blow hot air into the feeding channel 21. On the one hand, during the hot air blowing process, the grease is decomposed by heat, which reduces the phenomenon of seasoning sticking to the wall. For agglomerated seasonings, the holding force between the seasonings is reduced after the grease is decomposed, and the seasonings are easily loosened, so that the seasonings can fall fully and the accuracy of the feeding amount can be ensured. On the other hand, during the hot air blowing process, it can diffuse into the cooking chamber of the stir-frying machine through the feeding channel 21 and the feeding port, thereby improving cooking efficiency. Moreover, the hot air can convect with the hot air generated during the cooking process of the food in the cooking chamber, so as to facilitate the rapid discharge of the hot air in the cooking chamber, reduce the persistence of moisture in the cooking chamber, and improve the cooking effect. The rapid flow of hot air makes the stir-frying machine under this embodiment particularly suitable for stir-frying mode, which enjoys a pleasant user experience.

[0064] Preferably, the heating element is a PTC heating element.

[0065] As a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the air supply channel 22 is coaxially arranged with the feeding channel 21, and the fan 4 is located above the heating element. When both the fan 4 and the heating element are in operation, the fan 4 can blow the heat generated by the heating element downward into the feeding channel 21. Moreover, the coaxial arrangement of the air supply channel 22 and the feeding channel 21 can simplify the structure of the material box body 2, contribute to the miniaturization of the material box body 2, shorten the hot air flow path, and reduce heat loss.

[0066] Regardless of the above-mentioned embodiment 1 or embodiment 2, the cooperation between the fan 4 and the heating element 5 can adopt any one of the following embodiments.

[0067] Example 1: When the feeding member 3 is in the first state, both the fan 4 and the heating element 5 operate to blow hot air into the feeding passage 21. When the feeding member 3 is in the second state, the fan 4 operates and the heating element 5 does not operate, blowing room-temperature air into the feeding passage 21. This not only saves power but also prevents cooking fumes and moisture from entering the feeding passage 21.

[0068] Embodiment 2: Regardless of whether the feeding member 3 is in the first state or the second state, the fan 4 and the heating member 5 are both running to blow hot air into the feeding channel 21 to improve cooking efficiency.

[0069] In this application, the feeding member 3 can be moved in any of the following ways:

[0070] Embodiment 3: The feeding channel 21 and the discharge port 12 are horizontally offset from each other, and the feeding member 3 is rotatably connected to the material storage box body 2, allowing the feeding member 3 to rotate relative to the material storage box 1 to switch between a first state and a second state. In the second state, the feeding member 3 rotates to a position where the material discharge channel 32 communicates with the feeding channel 21. In the first state, the feeding member 3 rotates to a position where the material discharge channel 32 directly faces the discharge port 12. To prevent the discharge port 12 from being exposed in the second state and causing material to be discharged, a baffle 33 can be provided on the feeding member 3 so that in the second state, the baffle 33 directly faces the discharge port 12 to block the discharge port 12.

[0071] Implementation method 4: Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the feeding channel 21 and the discharge port 12 are offset from each other in the horizontal direction, and the feeding member 3 moves horizontally to switch between the first state and the second state; in the first state, at least part of the area of ​​the discharge channel 32 is exposed in the feeding channel 21.

[0072] The feeding channel 21 and the discharge port 12 are offset from each other in the horizontal direction, which reduces the probability of oil smoke and water vapor in the cooking cavity flowing to the discharge port 12 through the assembly gap between the feeding member 3, the storage box 1 and the storage box body 2 during cooking, thereby reducing the probability of the seasoning in the storage box 1 becoming damp and clumping. The feeding member 3 can switch between the first state and the second state by moving in the horizontal direction, making the overall structural layout of the storage box body 2 more compact, which contributes to the miniaturization of the storage box body 2. When the storage box body 2 is installed in the cooking machine, it can reduce the obstruction of the cooking cavity and help improve the visualization of the cooking process. When the feeding member 3 is in the first state, at least a portion of the blanking channel 32 is exposed in the feeding channel 21, so that the blanking channel 32 can be located in the air supply path of the fan 4, facilitating blanking.

[0073] As a preferred embodiment under the fourth embodiment, the cooking machine further includes a control unit and a driving mechanism for driving the feeding member 3 to move in the horizontal direction. The control unit can control the movement distance of the feeding member 3 by controlling the operation of the driving mechanism according to the demand for seasoning, so as to change the exposure area of ​​the blanking channel 32 in the feeding channel 21. That is, when the movement distance of the feeding member 3 is different, the exposure area of ​​the blanking channel 32 in the feeding channel 21 is different, thereby realizing the on-demand addition of seasonings, meeting the cooking requirements of different dishes and different amounts of dishes, and realizing intelligent control of the cooking process. In this embodiment, the driving mechanism for driving the feeding member 3 to move horizontally is not limited. For example, it can be a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, or a motor 8 in conjunction with a transmission assembly to realize the drive of the feeding member 3.

[0074] In the present application, the specific action form of the feeding member 3 in the first state and the second state can adopt any one of the following embodiments:

[0075] Embodiment 5: The cooking machine includes a driving mechanism for driving the feeding member 3 to move in the horizontal direction, the driving mechanism includes a first driving member and a transmission member meshing with the feeding member 3, the feeding member 3 has a first meshing position meshing with the transmission member, a second meshing position meshing with the transmission member, and a transition position between the first meshing position and the second meshing position. When the feeding member 3 is in the first state, the feeding member 3 stays in the first meshing position. When the feeding member 3 is in the second state, the feeding member 3 stays in the second meshing position. Of course, the first meshing position is not a fixed point, but has a certain distance extending in the horizontal direction, so that the specific stop point of the feeding member 3 in the first meshing position can be adjusted according to the different amounts of seasoning required, thereby realizing feeding on demand.

[0076] In one specific embodiment, the first driving member is a motor, and the transmission member is a screw. The screw is provided with threads for helically engaging the feeding member 3. The first meshing position is a position where the feeding member, driven by the motor and screw, moves toward one side of the screw without losing its helical engagement with the screw. The second meshing position is a position where the feeding member, driven by the motor and screw, moves toward the other side of the screw without losing its helical engagement with the screw. The feed stroke of the feeding member 3 between the first meshing position and the second meshing position is the transition position.

[0077] Implementation method six: Figure 4 As shown, the cooking machine includes a driving mechanism for driving the feeding member 3 to move horizontally, the driving mechanism includes a first driving member, a second driving member and a transmission member that engages with the feeding member 3 for transmission, the feeding member 3 has a first engagement position that engages with the transmission member and a first extreme position that disengages from the transmission member; in the first state, the first driving member and the second driving member work together to drive the feeding member 3 to move back and forth between the first engagement position and the first extreme position to shake the feeding. Figure 4 As shown, it shows a schematic diagram of the state when the feeding member 3 is in the first extreme position. The first engagement position is the position where the feeding member 3 returns to its original position under the action of the second driving member to re-engage with the transmission member.

[0078] Compared to the fifth embodiment described above, the feeding member 3 in this embodiment is in a dynamic state of reciprocating motion in the first state. This vibration can, on the one hand, shake off seasonings adhering to the inner wall of the feeding channel 32, thereby preventing seasoning residue from causing the actual feeding amount to be less than the expected amount. On the other hand, it can further disperse the seasonings during the collision process, thereby improving the uniformity of the flavor of the ingredients. This embodiment is supplemented by the blowing of the fan 4, ensuring smooth feeding and preventing the seasonings from adhering to the feeding member 3 and causing inaccurate feeding.

[0079] This sixth embodiment does not limit the action mode of the feeding member 3 when it is in the second state, and it can adopt any one of the following embodiments:

[0080] Embodiment 3: The feeding member 3 has a second engagement position for engaging with the transmission member. When the feeding member 3 is in the second state, the feeding member 3 stays at the second engagement position.

[0081] Example 4: Figure 6 As shown, the driving mechanism further includes a third driving member, and the feeding member 3 has a second engagement position with the transmission member and a second extreme position disengaged from the transmission member; in the second state, the first driving member and the third driving member work together to drive the feeding member 3 to move back and forth between the second engagement position and the second extreme position to shake the blank. Figure 6As shown, it shows a schematic diagram of the state when the feeding member 3 is in the second extreme position. The second engagement position is the position where the feeding member 3 returns to its original position under the action of the third driving member to re-engage with the transmission member.

[0082] Compared to the above-mentioned embodiment 3, the feeding member 3 in this embodiment 4 is in a dynamic state of reciprocating movement in the second state, and the feeding member 3 produces a shake. On the one hand, it can assist the storage box 1 to achieve rapid material dropping, thereby realizing the storage in the dropping channel 32. On the other hand, when the seasoning is sticking to the wall or caking on the inner wall of the dropping channel 32 and the discharge port 12 of the storage box 1, the shaking of the feeding member 3 can intensify the collision and friction between the seasonings and between the seasonings and the inner wall of the dropping channel 32 and the inner wall of the storage cavity 11, thereby reducing the probability of the seasoning sticking to the wall and agglomerating, and providing a guarantee for the accuracy of the subsequent feeding amount. Therefore, for this embodiment 4, whether in the first state or the second state, the feeding member 3 is in a dynamic state of reciprocating movement, which greatly reduces the occurrence of the seasoning sticking to the wall on the feeding member 3 and ensures the quantitative supply of the seasoning.

[0083] As a preferred embodiment of the sixth embodiment, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first driving member is a motor 8, and the transmission member is a screw 9. The feeding member 3 and the screw 9 are helically engaged to achieve meshing. In the first state, the output shaft of the motor 8 rotates in the same direction to drive the feeding member 3 from the first meshing position to the first limit position. The feeding member 3 is provided with a connecting member 31. The second driving member is a first elastic member 6 that is sleeved on the connecting member 31 to assist the feeding member 3 in returning to its original position. One end of the first elastic member 6 is connected to the material box body 2, and the other end is connected to the connecting member 31. When the feeding member 3 switches from the second state to the first state, the first elastic member 6 is gradually compressed. When the feeding member 3 is in the first extreme position under the action of the motor 8 and the screw 9, the first elastic member 6 drives the feeding member 3 to return to its first engaged position with the screw 9 through the elastic force. At this time, the motor 8 keeps running to drive the feeding member 3 to move in the direction opposite to the return direction through the screw 9, so that the feeding member 3 can make reciprocating linear motion between the first extreme position and the first engaged position in the first state to shake off the material.

[0084] More specifically, if Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the screw 9 is provided with threads. When the feeding piece 3 reaches the first limit position, it is roughly located at position A at the end of the threads, and the feeding piece 3 is disengaged from the threads of the screw 9. At this time, the feeding piece 3 will lose the thrust of the screw 9. Under the action of the first elastic piece 6, the feeding piece 3 will be pushed back instantaneously and collide with position B of the threads on the screw 9, thereby causing the feeding piece 3 to vibrate, so that the residual seasoning adhering to the inner wall of the blanking channel 32 will fall off.

[0085] As another preferred embodiment of this sixth embodiment, the second driving member is a first magnetic member disposed on the magazine body, and the feeding member 3 is provided with a second magnetic member capable of generating a magnetic force interaction with the first magnetic member. By changing the position of the first magnetic member on the magazine body 2, the position of the second magnetic member on the feeding member, and the magnetic interaction between the first and second magnetic members, the second driving member can drive the feeding member 3 in the first state.

[0086] In one example, the feeding member 3 is provided with a connecting member 31, and the second magnetic member is provided on the connecting member 31. When the feeding member 3 moves to the first extreme position, the second magnetic member enters the magnetic force range of the first magnetic member, and the first magnetic member provided on the magazine body 2 and the second magnetic member provided on the connecting member 31 generate an attractive force, thereby driving the feeding member 3 to return from the first extreme position to the first engaged position.

[0087] In another example, the feeding member 3 is provided with a transmission block 34, and the second magnetic member is provided on the transmission block 34. When the feeding member 3 moves to the first extreme position, the second magnetic member enters the magnetic force range of the first magnetic member, and the first magnetic member provided on the magazine body 2 and the second magnetic member provided on the transmission block 34 generate a repulsive force, thereby driving the feeding member 3 to return from the first extreme position to the first engaged position.

[0088] Of course, the second driving member in the present application may also adopt other components for driving the feeding member 3 to move.

[0089] Implementation method seven: Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the driving mechanism includes a first driving member, a third driving member and a transmission member engaged with the feeding member 3 for transmission, and the feeding member 3 has a second engagement position engaged with the transmission member and a second extreme position disengaged from the transmission member; in the second state, the first driving member and the third driving member work together to drive the feeding member 3 to move back and forth between the second engagement position and the second extreme position to shake the blanking material.

[0090] In the seventh embodiment, the feeding piece 3 is in a dynamic state of reciprocating movement in the second state, and the feeding piece 3 produces shaking. On the one hand, it can assist the storage box 1 to realize rapid material dropping, thereby realizing the storage in the dropping channel 32. On the other hand, when the seasoning sticks to the wall or lumps on the inner wall of the dropping channel 32 and the discharge port 12 of the storage box 1, the shaking of the feeding piece 3 can intensify the collision and friction between the seasonings and between the seasonings and the inner wall of the dropping channel 32 and the inner wall of the storage cavity 11, thereby reducing the probability of the seasoning sticking to the wall and agglomerating, and providing a guarantee for the accuracy of the subsequent feeding amount.

[0091] Different from the above-mentioned embodiment 4, in this embodiment 7, the feeding member 3 has a first engagement position for engaging with the transmission member. When the feeding member 3 is in the first state, the feeding member 3 stays at the first engagement position.

[0092] Preferably, if Figure 6 As shown, the first driving member is a motor 8, the transmission member is a screw 9, and the feeding member 3 is screw-engaged with the screw 9 to achieve meshing. The feeding member 3 is provided with a transmission block 34 that screw-engages with the screw 9. The third driving member is a second elastic member 7 located between the transmission block 34 and the material box body 2. In the second state, the output shaft of the motor 8 rotates in a direction opposite to the rotation direction in the first state to drive the feeding member 3 to move from the second meshing position to the second extreme position. When the feeding member 3 moves from the second meshing position to the second extreme position, the second elastic member 7 is compressed. When the feeding member 3 reaches the second extreme position, the second elastic member 7 drives the feeding member 3 to move to the second meshing position where it re-threads and meshes with the screw 9. At this time, the motor 8 continues to operate to drive the feeding member 3 to move in the opposite direction through the screw 9, so that the feeding member 3 can make reciprocating linear motion between the second extreme position and the second meshing position in the second state to shake off the material.

[0093] More specifically, if Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the screw 9 is provided with screw teeth. When the feeding piece 3 reaches the second limit position, it is approximately at Figure 7 At position C of the end of the middle thread, the feeding piece 3 disengages from the thread of the screw 9. At this time, the feeding piece 3 loses the thrust of the screw 9. Under the action of the second elastic piece 7, the feeding piece 3 will be pushed back instantaneously and collide with the thread of the screw 9 at position D, thereby causing the feeding piece 3 to vibrate, so that the residual seasoning adhering to the inner wall of the blanking channel 32 falls off.

[0094] In addition, for the sixth and seventh embodiments, the presence of the first elastic member 6 and the second elastic member 7 can ensure that the feeding member 3 is always in cooperation with the screw 9, effectively avoiding the problem of the feeding member 3 being separated from the screw 9 and ensuring the smooth feeding.

[0095] As another preferred embodiment of this seventh embodiment, the third driving member is a third magnetic member disposed on the magazine body 2, and the feeding member 3 is provided with a fourth magnetic member capable of magnetically interacting with the third magnetic member. By changing the position of the third magnetic member on the magazine body 2, the position of the fourth magnetic member on the feeding member 3, and the magnetic interaction between the third and fourth magnetic members, the driving effect of the third driving member on the feeding member 3 in the second state can be achieved.

[0096] In one example, the feeding member 3 is provided with a connecting member 31, and the fourth magnetic member is provided on the connecting member 31. When the feeding member 3 moves to the second extreme position, the fourth magnetic member enters the magnetic force range of the third magnetic member, and the third magnetic member provided on the material box body 2 and the fourth magnetic member provided on the connecting member 31 generate an attractive force or a repulsive force, thereby driving the feeding member 3 to return from the second extreme position to the second engaged position.

[0097] In another example, the feeding member 3 is provided with a transmission block 34, and the fourth magnetic member is provided on the transmission block 34. When the feeding member 3 moves to the second extreme position, the fourth magnetic member enters the magnetic force range of the third magnetic member, and the third magnetic member provided on the magazine body 2 and the fourth magnetic member provided on the transmission block 34 generate an attractive force or a repulsive force, thereby driving the feeding member 3 to return from the second extreme position to the second engaged position.

[0098] Of course, the third driving member in the present application may also adopt other components for driving the feeding member 3 to move.

[0099] As a preferred embodiment of the present application, when the feeding member 3 is in the second state, the fan 4 operates to blow air into the feeding channel 21. This arrangement can prevent oil smoke and water vapor overflowing from the cooking cavity from entering the feeding channel 32 and the discharge port 12 through the clearance between the feeding member 3 and the material box body 2, thereby preventing steam from entering the material storage cavity 11.

[0100] The cooking machine also includes a pot body with a cooking cavity and a pot cover provided on the pot body, the pot cover is provided with an exhaust port and a feeding port connecting the cooking cavity and the feeding channel 21. As a preferred embodiment of the present application, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the air supply mechanism also includes a protective cover 23 that covers the air supply channel 22. The protective cover 23 defines an air inlet 24, which is staggered with the air outlet along the circumference of the pot lid. This arrangement prevents the fan 4 from drawing cooking fumes and water vapor from the exhaust outlet into the air supply channel 22 during operation, thereby preventing the seasoning from adhering to the inner wall of the material discharge channel 32.

[0101] Furthermore, the projection of the air inlet on the pot cover and the exhaust port are located on two opposite sides of the pot cover, so as to increase the distance between the air inlet and the exhaust port as much as possible.

[0102] As a preferred embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the air supply duct 22 is arranged horizontally side by side with the storage chamber 11, and the fan 4 is located within the air supply duct 22. This arrangement allows the vibration of the fan 4 during operation to slightly vibrate the storage box 1, thereby reducing the occurrence of sticking to the walls of the storage chamber 11. Furthermore, the air supply duct 22 is arranged horizontally side by side with the storage chamber 11. When a heating element is installed in the air supply duct 22, the heat generated by the heating element during operation can be transferred to the inner wall of the storage chamber 11 through heat conduction, thereby reducing the possibility of seasonings in the storage chamber 11 becoming damp and clumping.

[0103] Anything not described in this application can be achieved by adopting or drawing on existing technologies.

[0104] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0105] The foregoing is merely an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should all be included within the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A cooking machine for automatically adding seasonings, comprising a material box body and a material storage box, wherein the material storage box is provided with a material storage cavity and a material discharge port, and the material box body is provided with a material feeding channel; characterized in that: The box further comprises an air supply mechanism for supplying air into the feeding channel and a feeding member having a material dropping channel, wherein the feeding member is movably arranged on the material box body to have a first state for feeding and a second state for storing materials; in the first state, the material dropping channel is connected to the feeding channel, and the air supply mechanism supplies air to the feeding channel; In the second state, the material dropping channel is communicated with the material discharge port to store materials.

2. A cooking machine for automatically adding seasonings according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material box body is provided with an air supply channel connected to the feeding channel. The air supply mechanism includes a fan and a heating element located in the air supply channel. The fan and the heating element cooperate with each other to blow hot air into the feeding channel.

3. The cooking machine for automatically adding seasoning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding channel and the discharge port are offset from each other in the horizontal direction, and the feeding member moves in the horizontal direction to switch between the first state and the second state; In the first state, at least a portion of the blanking channel is exposed in the feeding channel.

4. A cooking machine for automatically adding seasonings according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cooking machine also includes a control unit and a driving mechanism for driving the feeding piece to move in a horizontal direction. The control unit can control the movement distance of the feeding piece by controlling the operation of the driving mechanism according to the demand for seasoning, so as to change the exposure area of ​​the feeding channel in the feeding channel.

5. The cooking machine for automatically adding seasoning according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cooking machine includes a driving mechanism for driving the feeding member to move in a horizontal direction, the driving mechanism includes a first driving member, a second driving member and a transmission member engaged with the feeding member for transmission, the feeding member has a first engagement position engaged with the transmission member and a first extreme position disengaged from the transmission member; In the first state, the first driving member and the second driving member work together to drive the feeding member to move back and forth between the first engagement position and the first limit position to shake the feeding.

6. The cooking machine for automatically adding seasoning according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cooking machine includes a driving mechanism for driving the feeding member to move in a horizontal direction, the driving mechanism includes a first driving member, a third driving member and a transmission member engaged with the feeding member for transmission, the feeding member has a second engagement position engaged with the transmission member and a second extreme position disengaged from the transmission member; In the second state, the first driving member and the third driving member work together to drive the feeding member to move back and forth between the second engagement position and the second extreme position to shake the blank.

7. A cooking machine for automatically adding seasoning according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The first driving member is a motor, the transmission member is a screw, and the feeding member is helically matched with the screw to achieve meshing; In the first state, the output shaft of the motor keeps rotating in the same direction to drive the feeding member to move from the first meshing position to the first limit position; Alternatively, in the second state, the output shaft of the motor keeps rotating in a direction opposite to the rotation direction in the first state to drive the feeding member to move from the second meshing position to the second extreme position.

8. A cooking machine for automatically adding seasoning according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: In the second state, the fan operates to supply air to the feeding channel.

9. A cooking machine for automatically adding seasoning according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The cooking machine also includes a pot body with a cooking cavity and a pot cover arranged on the pot body, the pot cover is provided with an exhaust port and a feeding port connecting the cooking cavity and the feeding channel; the material box body is provided with a protective cover covering the feeding channel, the protective cover is provided with an air inlet, and the air inlet and the exhaust port are staggered along the circumferential direction of the pot cover.

10. A cooking machine for automatically adding seasoning according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The material box body is provided with an air supply channel connected to the feeding channel, the air supply mechanism includes a fan, the air supply channel and the material storage cavity are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and the fan is arranged inside the air supply channel.

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