Cooking utensil and integrated cooking equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooking utensil and integrated cooking equipment. The cooking utensil comprises a machine body; the bracket is fixedly arranged on the machine body; the lifting frame is arranged on the bracket in a lifting manner; the first gear and the second gear are meshed with each other; the two connecting rods are located on the two sides of the first gear, and each connecting rod is rotationally connected with the first gear at the axis of the first gear and rotationally connected with the second gear at the axis of the second gear; the two first cranks are symmetrically arranged relative to the first gear, are rotationally connected with the two connecting rods at the axis of the first gear respectively and are rotationally connected with the bracket; the two second cranks are symmetrically arranged relative to the second gear, are rotationally connected with the two connecting rods at the axis of the second gear respectively and are rotationally connected with the lifting frame; the base is fixedly arranged on the lifting frame; the pot bracket is rotationally connected to the base; a pot; the worm gear is fixedly arranged on the pot bracket; the worm is fixedly arranged on the second crank; the motor is used for driving the first crank to rotate. The cooking utensil is beneficial to keeping the shape and taste of food.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of kitchenware, and in particular to cooking utensils and integrated cooking equipment. Background Art

[0002] When stir-frying, ingredients need to be frequently turned. When stewing, stirring the soup helps distribute the seasoning evenly and prevents the ingredients from sticking. However, if the ingredients are fragile (such as tofu or fish), using a spatula or chopsticks to turn the ingredients or stir the soup can easily break the food, ruining its shape and texture. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a cooking utensil and an integrated cooking device to address the above problems.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A cooking appliance, comprising:

[0006] body;

[0007] A bracket, fixed to the body;

[0008] A lifting frame, which is escalably mounted on the support;

[0009] The first gear and the second gear are meshed with each other and their axes are arranged in parallel;

[0010] two connecting rods located on either side of the first gear, each connecting rod being rotationally connected to the first gear at an axis of the first gear and being rotationally connected to the second gear at an axis of the second gear;

[0011] Two first cranks symmetrically arranged about the first gear are respectively rotatably connected to the two connecting rods at the axis of the first gear, and are both rotatably connected to the bracket at a straight line parallel to the axis of the first gear;

[0012] Two second cranks symmetrically arranged about the second gear are respectively rotatably connected to the two connecting rods at the axis of the second gear, and are both rotatably connected to the lifting frame at a line parallel to the axis of the second gear;

[0013] A base, fixedly connected to the lifting frame;

[0014] a pot support, rotatably connected to the base;

[0015] a pot, detachably locked to the pot support;

[0016] A worm gear is fixedly mounted on the outside of the pot support and surrounds the pot support;

[0017] a worm fixed to one of the second cranks, wherein the axis of the worm coincides with the axis of rotation of the second gear relative to the lifting frame; the worm meshes with the worm wheel; and

[0018] A motor is used to drive one of the first cranks to rotate.

[0019] The cooking utensil has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0020] In this cooking appliance, when the motor is operating, it drives the first crank to rotate, and the first gear, second gear, two connecting rods, and two second cranks subsequently reciprocate in a cyclical manner. The lifting frame, worm, base, pot support, pot, and worm gear then rise and fall synchronously in a cyclical manner, thereby achieving cyclical lifting and lowering of the pot. Because the worm and worm gear rise and fall synchronously, they can always maintain a meshing relationship. As the motor drives the first crank to rotate, the worm also rotates, thereby driving the worm gear, which in turn causes the pot support and pot to rotate, thereby achieving rotation of the pot. In summary, the pot can rotate while being raised and lowered in a cyclical manner. When the pot transitions from an ascending process to a descending process, the ingredients in the pot continue to rise due to inertia, temporarily separating from the bottom of the pot, thus preventing the ingredients from sticking to the pot. During this process, the ingredients are not subjected to excessive external forces and can maintain their original shape, without affecting the shape and taste of the food. Moreover, when the food contacts the bottom of the pot again, the pot has rotated a certain angle. When the food returns to the bottom of the pot, its position relative to the pot has changed, which is conducive to uniform heating of the food, improving the taste of the food, and improving the cooking effect of the cooking utensil.

[0021] In one embodiment, the motor operates in an intermittent mode, which includes a working phase and a stop phase that alternate in cycles; the motor operates normally in the working phase and stops working in the stop phase to facilitate the user to flip the ingredients in the pot.

[0022] This setting makes it convenient for users to turn the ingredients in the pot.

[0023] In one embodiment, the motor includes a base body and an output shaft capable of outputting rotational motion, the base body is located in the body, and the output shaft extends upward from the body; the cooking appliance also includes a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear, the first bevel gear is fixed to an end of the output shaft away from the base body, and the second bevel gear is fixed to one of the first cranks and meshes with the first bevel gear.

[0024] Such a setting is beneficial to protecting the motor.

[0025] In one embodiment, a guide column is vertically provided on the bracket, and a guide hole that is conformed to the guide column is opened on the lifting frame, and the guide column is slidably engaged with the hole wall of the guide hole.

[0026] Such an arrangement can ensure that the lifting frame is lifted and lowered in the correct direction.

[0027] In one embodiment, the bracket is provided with a plurality of the guide posts, the lifting frame is provided with a plurality of the guide holes, and the guide posts are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the guide holes.

[0028] Such an arrangement is conducive to the stable lifting of the lifting frame.

[0029] In one embodiment, the guide post is cylindrical, and the guide hole is a circular hole.

[0030] This arrangement makes it easier to process the guide posts and guide holes.

[0031] In one embodiment, a plurality of lock buckles are provided on the outer wall of the pot support, and a plurality of lock ears are provided on the outer wall of the pot. The lock buckles are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the lock ears, and each lock buckle is engaged with the corresponding lock ear.

[0032] Such an arrangement facilitates the pot to be detachably locked to the pot support.

[0033] In one embodiment, at least three of the lock buckles are evenly distributed around the circumference.

[0034] Such an arrangement is conducive to stably locking the pot to the pot support.

[0035] The present application also provides an integrated cooking device, which includes the above-mentioned cooking utensil.

[0036] The integrated cooking device has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0037] In the cooking device of this integrated cooking apparatus, the motor drives the first crank to rotate when it is in operation, and the first gear, second gear, two connecting rods, and two second cranks then cyclically reciprocate. The lifting frame, worm, base, pot support, pot, and worm gear then rise and fall synchronously in a cyclical manner, thus achieving cyclical lifting and lowering of the pot. Because the worm and worm gear rise and fall synchronously, they can always maintain a meshing relationship. As the motor drives the first crank to rotate, the worm also rotates, thereby driving the worm gear to rotate, and the pot support and pot also rotate, thus achieving rotation of the pot. In summary, the pot can rotate while being raised and lowered in a cyclical manner. When the pot transitions from an ascending process to a descending process, the ingredients in the pot continue to rise due to inertia, temporarily separating from the bottom of the pot, thus preventing the ingredients from sticking to the pot. During this process, the ingredients are not subjected to excessive external forces and can maintain their original shape, without affecting the shape and taste of the food. Moreover, when the food contacts the bottom of the pot again, the pot has rotated a certain angle. When the food returns to the bottom of the pot, its position relative to the pot has changed, which is conducive to uniform heating of the food, improving the taste of the food, and improving the cooking effect of the cooking utensil.

[0038] In one embodiment, the integrated cooking device further includes a steam oven, and the steam oven is located above the steam oven.

[0039] With such an arrangement, the integrated cooking device can realize steaming, baking and frying functions, and has a compact structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an integrated cooking device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of part of the structure of the integrated cooking device shown;

[0042] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the middle part structure;

[0043] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure shown in another perspective;

[0044] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the middle part structure;

[0045] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An exploded schematic diagram of the structure shown;

[0046] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective.

[0047] Reference numerals:

[0048] 100. Cooking utensil; 1. Machine body; 2. Bracket; 21. Guide column; 3. Lifting frame; 31. Guide hole; 4. First gear; 5. Second gear; 6. Connecting rod; 7. First crank; 8. Second crank; 9. Base; 10. Pot bracket; 101. Lock; 11. Pot; 111. Locking ear; 12. Worm gear; 13. Worm; 14. Motor; 141. Base; 142. Output shaft; 15. First bevel gear; 16. Second bevel gear; 200. Steam oven. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0050] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0051] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0052] 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 or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0053] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0054] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0055] See Figures 1 to 7 The present application provides a cooking utensil 100, which includes a body 1, a bracket 2, a lifting frame 3, a first gear 4, a second gear 5, two connecting rods 6, two first cranks 7, two second cranks 8, a base 9, a pot bracket 10, a pot 11, a worm gear 12, a worm 13 and a motor 14.

[0056] The bracket 2 is fixed to the body 1, and the lifting frame 3 is detachably mounted on the bracket 2. The first gear 4 and the second gear 5 are meshed with each other and arranged with their axes parallel to each other. Two connecting rods 6 are located on either side of the first gear 4. Each connecting rod 6 is rotationally connected to the first gear 4 at the axis of the first gear 4 and to the second gear 5 at the axis of the second gear 5. Two first cranks 7 are symmetrically arranged about the first gear 4. The two first cranks 7 are rotationally connected to the connecting rod 6 and the second connecting rod 6 at the axis of the first gear 4, respectively. Both are rotationally connected to the bracket 2 at a line parallel to the axis of the first gear 4. Two second cranks 8 are symmetrically arranged about the second gear 5. The two second cranks 8 are rotationally connected to the connecting rod 6 and the second connecting rod 6 at the axis of the second gear 5, respectively. Both are rotationally connected to the lifting frame 3 at a line parallel to the axis of the second gear 5. A base 9 is fixedly connected to the lifting frame 3. A pot support 10 is rotationally connected to the base 9. A pot 11 is removably fastened to the pot support 10. A worm gear 12 is fixed to the outside of the pot support 10 and surrounds the pot support 10. A worm 13 is fixed to one of the second cranks 8. The axis of the worm 13 coincides with the axis of rotation of the second gear 5 relative to the lifting frame 3. The worm 13 meshes with the worm gear 12. A motor 14 is used to drive one of the first cranks 7 to rotate.

[0057] In this cooking appliance 100, when the motor 14 is in operation, it drives the first crank 7 to rotate, causing the first gear 4, the second gear 5, the two connecting rods 6, and the two second cranks 8 to reciprocate in a cyclical manner. This causes the lifting frame 3, the worm 13, the base 9, the pot support 10, the pot 11, and the worm gear 12 to rise and fall synchronously in a cyclical manner, thereby achieving the cyclical lifting and lowering of the pot 11. Because the worm 13 and worm gear 12 rise and fall synchronously, they can always maintain a meshing relationship. When the motor 14 drives the first crank 7 to rotate, the worm 13 also rotates, thereby driving the worm gear 12 to rotate, causing the pot support 10 and the pot 11 to rotate, thus achieving the rotation of the pot 11. In summary, the pot 11 is capable of rotating while simultaneously ascending and descending. When the pot 11 transitions from ascending to descending, the food within the pot 11 continues to rise due to inertia, temporarily separating from the bottom of the pot 11. This prevents the food from sticking to the pot 11. During this process, the food is not subjected to excessive external forces and remains in its original shape, thus maintaining its shape and texture. Furthermore, by the time the food contacts the bottom of the pot 11 again, the pot 11 has already rotated a certain angle. By the time the food returns to the bottom of the pot 11, its position relative to the pot 11 has changed. This facilitates even heating of the food, improves the food's texture, and enhances the cooking performance of the cooking appliance 100.

[0058] Preferably, the motor 14 operates in an intermittent mode, which includes a working phase and a rest phase that alternate in cycles; the motor 14 operates normally during the working phase and stops during the rest phase to facilitate the user to stir the food in the pot 11. In this way, it is convenient for the user to stir the food in the pot 11.

[0059] In other embodiments, the cooking appliance 100 may also be an automatic cooking machine, and the motor 14 continues to run while the cooking appliance 100 is working.

[0060] See Figure 2 The motor 14 includes a base 141 and an output shaft 142 capable of outputting rotational motion. The base 141 is located within the housing 1, and the output shaft 142 extends upward from the housing 1. The cooking appliance 100 also includes a first bevel gear 15 and a second bevel gear 16. The first bevel gear 15 is fixed to the end of the output shaft 142 away from the base 141. The second bevel gear 16 is fixed to one of the first cranks 7 and meshes with the first bevel gear 15. This helps protect the motor 14.

[0061] See Figures 3 to 6 A guide post 21 is vertically provided on the bracket 2, and a guide hole 31 is provided on the lifting frame 3 to match the guide post 21. The guide post 21 slides with the hole wall of the guide hole 31. This ensures that the lifting frame 3 is lifted and lowered in the correct direction.

[0062] See Figures 3 to 6 The bracket 2 is provided with a plurality of guide posts 21, and the lifting frame 3 is provided with a plurality of guide holes 31, and the guide posts 21 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the guide holes 31. This is conducive to the stable lifting of the lifting frame 3.

[0063] See Figure 6 The guide post 21 is cylindrical and the guide hole 31 is a circular hole. This makes it easy to process the guide post 21 and the guide hole 31.

[0064] See Figure 3 The outer wall of the pot support 10 is provided with a plurality of lock buckles 101, and the outer wall of the pot 11 is provided with a plurality of lock ears 111. The lock buckles 101 and the lock ears 111 are arranged one by one, and each lock buckle 101 is buckled into the corresponding lock ear 111. This facilitates the detachable locking of the pot 11 to the pot support 10.

[0065] See Figure 3 At least three locking buckles 101 are evenly distributed around the circumference, which helps the pot 11 to be stably locked to the pot support 10.

[0066] In the cooking appliance 100 , the device for heating the pot 11 is fixed to the body 1 and is located directly below the pot 11 . The device for heating the pot 11 may be a gas stove.

[0067] See Figure 1, the present application secondly provides an integrated cooking device, which includes the above-mentioned cooking utensil 100. In the cooking utensil 100 of the integrated cooking device, when the motor 14 is working, it drives the first crank 7 to rotate, and the first gear 4, the second gear 5, the two connecting rods 6 and the two second cranks 8 move back and forth in a cycle, and the lifting frame 3, the worm 13, the base 9, the pot support 10, the pot 11 and the worm wheel 12 are raised and lowered in a cycle, thus achieving the cyclic lifting and lowering of the pot 11. Because the worm 13 and the worm wheel 12 are raised and lowered synchronously, the worm 13 and the worm wheel 12 can always maintain a meshing relationship. In the process of the motor 14 driving the first crank 7 to rotate, the worm 13 will also rotate, thereby driving the worm wheel 12 to rotate, and the pot support 10 and the pot 11 will rotate, thus achieving the rotation of the pot 11. In summary, the pot 11 is capable of rotating while simultaneously ascending and descending. When the pot 11 transitions from ascending to descending, the food within the pot 11 continues to rise due to inertia, temporarily separating from the bottom of the pot 11. This prevents the food from sticking to the pot 11. During this process, the food is not subjected to excessive external forces and remains in its original shape, thus maintaining its shape and texture. Furthermore, by the time the food contacts the bottom of the pot 11 again, the pot 11 has already rotated a certain angle. By the time the food returns to the bottom of the pot 11, its position relative to the pot 11 has changed. This facilitates even heating of the food, improves the food's texture, and enhances the cooking performance of the cooking appliance 100.

[0068] See Figure 1 , the integrated cooking device further comprises a steaming oven 200, and the steaming oven 200 is located above the steaming oven 200. In this way, the integrated cooking device can realize the steaming function, the baking function and the cooking function, and has a compact structure.

[0069] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0070] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, and such modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: body; A bracket, fixed to the body; A lifting frame, which is escalably mounted on the support; The first gear and the second gear are meshed with each other and their axes are arranged in parallel; two connecting rods located on either side of the first gear, each connecting rod being rotationally connected to the first gear at an axis of the first gear and being rotationally connected to the second gear at an axis of the second gear; Two first cranks symmetrically arranged about the first gear are respectively rotatably connected to the two connecting rods at the axis of the first gear, and are both rotatably connected to the bracket at a straight line parallel to the axis of the first gear; Two second cranks symmetrically arranged about the second gear are respectively rotatably connected to the two connecting rods at the axis of the second gear, and are both rotatably connected to the lifting frame at a line parallel to the axis of the second gear; A base, fixedly connected to the lifting frame; a pot support, rotatably connected to the base; a pot, detachably locked to the pot support; A worm gear is fixedly mounted on the outside of the pot support and surrounds the pot support; a worm fixed to one of the second cranks, wherein the axis of the worm coincides with the axis of rotation of the second gear relative to the lifting frame; the worm meshes with the worm wheel; and A motor is used to drive one of the first cranks to rotate.

2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The motor operates in an intermittent mode, which includes a working phase and a stop phase that alternate in cycles; the motor operates normally in the working phase and stops working in the stop phase to facilitate the user to flip the food in the pot.

3. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The motor includes a base body and an output shaft capable of outputting rotational motion, the base body is located within the body, and the output shaft extends upward from the body; the cooking appliance also includes a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear, the first bevel gear is fixed to an end of the output shaft away from the base body, and the second bevel gear is fixed to one of the first cranks and meshes with the first bevel gear.

4. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein A guide column is vertically arranged on the bracket, and a guide hole that is conformed to the guide column is opened on the lifting frame. The guide column is slidably matched with the hole wall of the guide hole.

5. The cooking appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that The bracket is provided with a plurality of guide posts, the lifting frame is provided with a plurality of guide holes, and the guide posts are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the guide holes.

6. The cooking appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that The guide column is cylindrical, and the guide hole is a circular hole.

7. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of lock buckles are provided on the outer wall of the pot support, and a plurality of lock ears are provided on the outer wall of the pot. The lock buckles are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the lock ears, and each of the lock buckles is buckled with the corresponding lock ear.

8. The cooking appliance according to claim 7, wherein: At least three of the lock buckles are evenly distributed around the circumference.

9. An integrated cooking device, characterized in that: A cooking utensil comprising any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The integrated cooking device according to claim 9, characterized in that The integrated cooking device further comprises a steam oven, which is located above the steam oven.

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