Cooking robot and basket shaking device thereof

Abstract

The application provides a cooking robot and a basket shaking device thereof. The basket shaking device of the cooking robot has simple and compact overall structure and reasonable design. The connecting rod and the limiting piece are detachably connected with the cooking equipment. When the basket shaking device needs to be cleaned, the connecting rod and the limiting piece can be conveniently detached, easily cleaned and operated, which greatly reduces the cleaning and maintenance difficulty, reduces the equipment use cost and ensures food hygiene and safety. The basket shaking device is applied to the cooking robot, is arranged on the cooking equipment and includes at least one cooking position. The basket shaking device is used for shaking the storage basket at the cooking position during cooking. The basket shaking device includes a connecting rod, a limiting piece and a driving mechanism. The connecting rod is detachably connected with the cooking equipment, supports one end of the storage basket. The limiting piece is detachably connected with the cooking equipment, supports the other end of the storage basket. The driving mechanism is arranged on the cooking equipment and drives the connecting rod to swing, thereby driving the storage basket to shake.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, and more specifically, to a cooking robot and its basket shaking device. Background Technology

[0002] A cooking robot is an intelligent device that uses mechanical devices and automatic control technology to automate food cooking, enabling precise cooking and improving efficiency. For example, in making fried fast food such as French fries, cooking robots can replace manual operation, achieving a more efficient food preparation process while ensuring taste and reducing labor costs.

[0003] Existing cooking robots first transport ingredients (fries, chicken nuggets, fried dough sticks, etc.) to the fryer. During frying, the basket needs to be shaken to ensure even heating and optimal texture. However, the shaking mechanism on the fryer is complex, difficult to disassemble, and hard to clean thoroughly. Long-term use can easily lead to food hygiene problems, and the equipment is difficult to maintain and costly to operate. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a cooking robot and its shaking basket device, which aims to solve the problems of complex structure, difficult disassembly and assembly, difficult cleaning, difficult equipment maintenance, and high cost of use of the shaking basket mechanism of cooking robots in related technologies.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this application, a shaking basket device is provided for use in a cooking robot. The shaking basket device is disposed in a cooking device, the cooking device including at least one cooking position, and the shaking basket device is used to shake a basket located at the cooking position during food cooking. The shaking basket device includes:

[0006] A connecting rod is detachably connected to the cooking device, and the connecting rod supports one end of the storage basket.

[0007] The first limiting member is detachably connected to the cooking device and supports the other end of the storage basket.

[0008] A drive mechanism is provided in the cooking device, which drives the connecting rod to swing, thereby causing the storage basket to shake.

[0009] Beneficial effects: The shaking basket device of this application includes a connecting rod, a first limiting member and a driving mechanism. The overall structure of this shaking basket device is relatively simple. Its connecting rod and the first limiting member are detachably connected to the cooking equipment. When it is necessary to clean the shaking basket device, the connecting rod and the first limiting member can be easily disassembled, making it easy to clean and convenient to operate. This greatly reduces the difficulty of cleaning and equipment maintenance, which helps to reduce the cost of equipment use and ensures food hygiene and safety.

[0010] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the linkage includes at least one actuator, each actuator corresponding to one of the cooking positions, and one end of the storage basket is supported on the actuator.

[0011] Beneficial effects: The shaking basket device of this application includes at least one actuator in the linkage, each actuator corresponding to a cooking position. The actuator is used to support one end of the storage basket so that the storage basket can be placed more stably in the cooking position, thereby facilitating the cooking of the food in the storage basket.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the actuators are recessed toward their respective corresponding cooking positions, and all the actuators are located at the same horizontal position relative to the top of the cooking position; or adjacent actuators are located at different horizontal positions relative to the top of the cooking position.

[0013] Beneficial effects: The shaking basket device of this application has its actuators recessed towards their respective cooking positions. When one end of the basket is supported by the actuator, the basket can enter the cooking position, facilitating the cooking of the food inside. This brings the food closer to the heat source, promoting even heating, increasing cooking speed, and improving cooking results. Furthermore, since all actuators are at the same horizontal level, when the shaking device shakes the basket, all baskets shake synchronously and consistently, ensuring the reliability of the device and resulting in more uniform cooking of the food in each basket, leading to better overall cooking. Alternatively, adjacent actuators can be positioned at different horizontal levels relative to the top of the cooking position. When the shaking device shakes the basket, the movement of each basket creates an undulating, staggered shape to meet the needs of different food processing and appearance requirements.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, adjacent execution units are connected by a clearance portion, wherein the clearance portion is at a horizontal position higher than the horizontal position of the execution unit relative to the top of the cooking position.

[0015] Beneficial effects: In the shaking basket device of this application, adjacent cooking positions are spaced apart by partitions, and adjacent execution parts are connected by avoidance parts. The avoidance parts are suitable for straddling above the partitions to avoid obstacles to the partition structure and avoid structural interference. Furthermore, all avoidance parts are located at the same horizontal position, which makes the structure of the shaking basket device more consistent and the appearance more regular.

[0016] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the driving mechanism includes a driving member and a cam. The output end of the driving member is connected to the cam and drives the cam to rotate eccentrically. The axis of rotation of the cam is perpendicular to the length direction of the connecting rod. One end of the connecting rod rests on the outer wall of the cam under the action of gravity.

[0017] Beneficial effects: The shaking basket device of this application includes a driving mechanism comprising a driving component and a cam. The cam's rotation axis is perpendicular to the length direction of the connecting rod. One end of the connecting rod rests on the outer wall of the cam under the action of gravity. When the driving component drives the cam to rotate eccentrically, due to the inconsistent distance between the cam's rotation axis and the outer wall of the cam, one end of the connecting rod will swing with the rotation of the cam under the action of gravity, thereby causing the connecting rod to shake the basket. This driving mechanism is ingeniously designed, has a simplified structure, and is highly reliable.

[0018] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, a hanging rack is further included, which is detachably connected to the cooking device, and the connecting rod is detachably mounted on the hanging rack via a connecting rod pivot.

[0019] Beneficial effects: The shaking basket device of this application also includes a hanging frame. The connecting rod is detachably connected to the cooking equipment through the hanging frame to facilitate the installation and setting of the connecting rod. Moreover, the connecting rod pivot is set on the hanging frame to provide a fulcrum for the swing of the connecting rod and ensure the reliability of the swing process of the connecting rod.

[0020] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the cooking device has a positioning rod, the hanging rack has a positioning post, the positioning rod supports the hanging rack, a positioning piece is located between the positioning rod and the positioning post and limits the positioning rod, a second limiting member passes through the end of the positioning piece away from the positioning post and is fixed to the hanging rack, and an elastic element is provided between the second limiting member and the positioning piece.

[0021] The positioning piece can squeeze the elastic element under external force, causing the end of the positioning piece near the positioning post to lift up and detach from the positioning post, and rotate around the second limiting member, thereby releasing the limitation on the positioning rod and realizing the assembly and disassembly of the bracket.

[0022] Beneficial effects: The shaking basket device of this application enables the hanging rack to be detachably connected to the cooking equipment through the cooperation of positioning plates, positioning rods and positioning columns. The above structure is simple, contains few parts, has high structural reliability, and is easy to operate, enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the hanging rack and the cooking equipment.

[0023] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the connecting rod shaft includes a fixed part and a rotating part. The fixed part is fixed to the side plate of the bracket, the rotating part is rotatably connected to the fixed part, and the rotating part is fixed to the connecting rod.

[0024] Beneficial effects: The shaking basket device of this application has a connecting rod shaft including a fixed part and a rotating part. The fixed part is fixed to the side plate of the bracket, and the rotating part can rotate relative to the fixed part. The rotating part is fixed to the connecting rod, so that the connecting rod can swing relative to the fixed part and the side plate, but the connecting rod will not move along the cam axis, which makes the structure more stable and more reliable.

[0025] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the first limiting member includes a limiting groove, the storage basket includes a handle and a hook, the hook is located on the side of the storage basket away from the handle, the handle supports and limits the storage basket to the limiting groove, and the hook is hung on the execution part.

[0026] Beneficial effects: The shaking basket device of this application includes a limiting groove as the first limiting member. The handle of the basket is supported and limited in the limiting groove. When the connecting rod drives the basket to shake, the limiting groove provides reliable support during the follow-up movement of the basket handle. Moreover, the limiting groove can also prevent the basket handle from coming off, further improving the reliability of the structure.

[0027] According to a second aspect of this application, a cooking robot is provided, including the shaking basket device as described above.

[0028] Since the cooking robot of this application includes the shaking basket device of this application and has the same beneficial effects as the shaking basket device, it will not be described in detail here.

[0029] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0031] Figure 1 A perspective view of the shaking basket device of this application installed in a cooking appliance is shown;

[0032] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 3 The image shows a front view of the shaking basket device of this application installed in a cooking appliance;

[0034] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of part B;

[0035] Figure 5 It shows Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of section C;

[0036] Figure 6 A side view of the shaking basket device of this application installed in a cooking appliance is shown;

[0037] Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 An enlarged schematic diagram of section D in the middle;

[0038] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the hanging bracket in the shaking basket device of this application is shown;

[0039] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the connecting rod in the shaking basket device of this application is shown;

[0040] Figure 10 The control flowchart of the cooking robot of this application is shown.

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0042] 1. Cooking equipment; 101. Cooking position; 102. Mounting plate;

[0043] 2. Storage basket; 201. Handle; 202. Hook;

[0044] 3. Linkage rod; 301. Actuator; 302. Clearance part; 303. Contact end; 304. Connecting part;

[0045] 4. First limiting component; 401. Limiting groove;

[0046] 501. Driving component; 502. Cam;

[0047] 6. Hanger; 601. Body; 602. Side panel; 603. Hanging hole; 604. Positioning post; 605. Mounting post; 606. Hanging rod; 607. Through hole; 608. Elastic element;

[0048] 7. Connecting rod pivot;

[0049] 8. Positioning rod;

[0050] 9. Positioning pad;

[0051] 10. Second limiting component;

[0052] 11. Support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0053] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this application will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore their detailed descriptions will be omitted. Furthermore, the drawings are merely illustrative of this application and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0054] Although relative terms such as "upper" and "lower" are used in this specification to describe the relative relationship of one component of an icon to another, these terms are used only for convenience, such as according to the orientation of the examples in the accompanying drawings. It is understood that if the device of the icon is flipped so that it is upside down, the component described as "upper" will become the component described as "lower." When a structure is "upper" of another structure, it may mean that the structure is integrally formed on the other structure, or that the structure is "directly" mounted on the other structure, or that the structure is "indirectly" mounted on the other structure through another structure.

[0055] The terms “a,” “one,” “the,” and “at least one” are used to indicate the existence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms “including” and “having” are used to indicate an open-ended inclusion and to mean that there may be other elements / components / etc. in addition to the listed elements / components / etc.; the terms “first” and “second” are used only as markers and are not a limitation on the number of objects.

[0056] The following is combined Figures 1-10 This application describes embodiments of the cooking robot and its basket shaking device.

[0057] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a first aspect, a shaking basket device is provided for use in a cooking robot. The shaking basket device is disposed in a cooking device 1, which includes at least one cooking position 101. The shaking basket device is used to shake a storage basket 2 located in the cooking position 101 when cooking food. The shaking basket device includes a connecting rod 3, a first limiting member 4, and a driving mechanism. The connecting rod 3 is detachably connected to the cooking device 1 and supports one end of the storage basket 2. The first limiting member 4 is detachably connected to the cooking device 1 and supports the other end of the storage basket 2. The driving mechanism is disposed in the cooking device 1 and drives the connecting rod 3 to swing, thereby causing the storage basket 2 to shake.

[0058] The overall structure of this shaking basket device is relatively simple. Its connecting rod 3 and the first limiting member 4 are detachably connected to the cooking equipment 1. When the shaking basket device needs to be cleaned, the connecting rod 3 and the first limiting member 4 can be easily disassembled, making it easy to clean and operate. This greatly reduces the difficulty of cleaning and equipment maintenance, which helps to reduce the cost of using the equipment and ensures food hygiene and safety.

[0059] This basket-shaking device is applied to a cooking robot. In this embodiment, the cooking robot is used in a fast-food restaurant kitchen. The cooking device 1 is used to cook ingredients and includes at least one cooking position 101, each capable of independently processing ingredients. Taking an integrated fryer as an example, each cooking position 101 is an independent fryer hole, and each cooking position 101 can hold a storage basket 2 (or frying basket). The storage basket 2 is suitable for holding ingredients such as French fries, chicken nuggets, and fried dough sticks. The cooking robot can move the storage basket 2 containing the ingredients to the cooking position 101, thereby achieving automated cooking of the ingredients. The basket-shaking device of this application is used to shake the storage basket 2 located at the cooking position 101 during food cooking, making the ingredients in the storage basket 2 heat more evenly, thereby improving the cooking effect and accelerating cooking efficiency.

[0060] The number of cooking positions 101 on the cooking device 1 is unlimited and can be set according to the size of the cooking device 1 and usage requirements. For example, one, two, or five cooking positions 101 can be set. In this embodiment, the cooking device 1 is provided with four cooking positions 101, and the four cooking positions 101 are arranged side by side. In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the cooking position 101 perpendicular to the vertical direction is rectangular, and correspondingly, the cross-sectional shape of the main body of the storage basket 2 perpendicular to the vertical direction is also rectangular. Furthermore, the size of the cooking position 101 is larger than the size of the storage basket 2 to facilitate the insertion and removal of the storage basket 2. The storage basket 2 has two ends, one end of which is provided with a hook portion 202, and the other end is provided with a handle portion 201. The robotic arm of the cooking robot can grip the handle portion 201 to move the storage basket 2.

[0061] In this embodiment, the shaking basket device includes a connecting rod 3, a first limiting member 4, and a driving mechanism, wherein the connecting rod 3 is arranged along the arrangement direction of the plurality of cooking positions 101, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the length direction of connecting rod 3 is as indicated by arrow a-a'. Connecting rod 3 is detachably connected to cooking device 1. When cleaning connecting rod 3 is required, simply remove it from cooking device 1 for thorough cleaning; the operation is simple and the cleaning effect is good. Specifically, connecting rod 3 is positioned close to cooking position 101, and its position avoids the path for placing and removing the storage basket 2 from cooking position 101 to prevent structural interference. When storage basket 2 is placed in cooking position 101, the hook portion 202 of storage basket 2 cooperates with connecting rod 3 to support one end of storage basket 2.

[0062] The first limiting member 4 extends along the arrangement direction of the cooking position 101, such as... Figure 1As shown, the length direction of the first limiting member 4 is as indicated by arrow a-a'. The first limiting member 4 is detachably mounted on the cooking device 1. When cleaning the first limiting member 4 is required, it can be easily removed from the cooking device 1 for thorough cleaning, making the operation simple and the cleaning effect good. Specifically, the first limiting member 4 is positioned close to the cooking position 101, and its position avoids the path of the storage basket 2 when entering and leaving the cooking position 101, thus preventing structural interference. When the storage basket 2 is placed in the cooking position 101, the handle 201 of the storage basket 2 cooperates with the first limiting member 4 to support the other end of the storage basket 2. Through the setting of the connecting rod 3 and the first limiting member 4, the storage basket 2 can be reliably supported, allowing it to be stably placed in the cooking position 101, preventing food spillage and other problems. The structure has good reliability and can guarantee the cooking effect.

[0063] The drive mechanism is located in the cooking equipment. The drive mechanism provides power and can drive the connecting rod 3 to swing, which in turn causes the basket 2 supported on the connecting rod 3 to shake, so that the food in the basket 2 is heated more evenly, thereby improving the cooking effect and increasing the cooking efficiency.

[0064] Furthermore, the linkage 3 includes at least one actuator 301, each actuator 301 being configured corresponding to a cooking position 101, and one end of the storage basket 2 being supported on the actuator 301.

[0065] like Figure 1 and Figure 9 As shown, the linkage 3 includes at least one actuator 301, which supports one end of the storage basket 2 and causes the storage basket 2 to shake under the driving action of the drive mechanism. Each actuator 301 corresponds to one cooking position 101, and the number of actuators 301 matches the number of cooking positions 101. For example, the number of actuators 301 can be one, three, five, etc. In this embodiment, four actuators 301 are provided.

[0066] Specifically, the execution unit 301 cooperates with the hook part 202 at one end of the storage basket 2. When the storage basket 2 is placed in the cooking position 101, the hook part 202 of the storage basket 2 is hung on the execution unit 301, so that the connecting rod 3 supports one end of the storage basket 2, and the storage basket 2 is stably placed in the cooking position 101.

[0067] Furthermore, the actuators 301 are recessed towards their respective cooking positions 101, and all actuators 301 are at the same horizontal level relative to the top of the cooking position 101; or adjacent actuators 301 are at different horizontal levels relative to the top of the cooking position 101. The top of the cooking position 101 refers to a reference height, not to a specific object or device. As an example, the cooking position 101 may be an open structure, with the rim of the open structure being the top of the cooking position 101.

[0068] like Figure 1 and Figure 9 As shown, the actuator 301 is recessed towards the interior of its respective cooking position 101 relative to the top of the cooking position 101. Since the cooking position 101 typically contains a certain level of cooking oil, when the hook 202 of the basket 2 is attached to the actuator 301, the food in the basket 2 needs to be as close as possible to or immersed in the cooking oil in the cooking position 101 for cooking. In this embodiment, by recessing the actuator 301 towards the interior of its respective cooking position 101, the basket 2 can penetrate deeper into the cooking position 101, allowing the food to be more fully immersed in the cooking oil. This brings the food closer to the heat source, promoting even heating, increasing cooking speed, improving cooking results, and also saving on the amount of cooking oil used in each cooking position 101.

[0069] In this embodiment, all the actuators 301 at the top of the cooking position 101 are located at the same horizontal position, that is, the horizontal height of the top of each cooking position 101 is the same, and the distance from each actuator 301 to the top of its corresponding cooking position 101 is the same, making the structure of the linkage 3 more regular and easier to process and shape. Moreover, when the shaking device shakes the storage basket 2, all storage baskets 2 shake synchronously and have good consistency of action, which helps to ensure the reliability of the shaking device. It can also make the food in each storage basket 2 more uniform in terms of cooking time, resulting in better cooking effect.

[0070] In other embodiments, adjacent actuators 301 may be located at different horizontal positions relative to the top of the cooking position 101. For example, three or four adjacent actuators 301 are grouped together, and the actuators 301 in the same group are arranged in the same direction with their horizontal positions decreasing or increasing sequentially. When the linkage 3 swings under the driving action of the drive mechanism, the actuators 301 and the storage basket 2 arranged on them will exhibit a continuous undulating (wave-like) shaking process.

[0071] Furthermore, adjacent actuators 301 are connected by a clearance part 302, and the clearance part 302 is at a higher horizontal position relative to the top of the cooking position 101 than the horizontal position of the actuator 301.

[0072] like Figure 1 and Figure 9As shown, adjacent cooking positions 101 are separated by partitions. In this embodiment, when the connecting rod 3 is set, it spans across all cooking positions 101. In order to allow the execution unit 301 to simultaneously avoid the partitions between cooking positions 101, adjacent execution units 301 are connected by a clearance part 302. The clearance part 302 spans above the partition, thereby avoiding obstruction of the partition structure and preventing structural interference, while also not affecting the storage basket 2 from extending deeper into the cooking position 101. In this embodiment, the execution unit 301 and the clearance part 302 are indirectly connected. Specifically, the execution unit 301 and the clearance part 302 are connected by a connecting part 304, which is set vertically, so that the execution unit 301 is recessed towards the interior of its corresponding cooking position 101.

[0073] In this embodiment, all the avoidance parts 302 are at the same horizontal position relative to the top of the cooking position 101, making the structure of the connecting rod 3 more regular, easier to process and shape, and the structure of the shaking basket device more consistent, with a more regular and beautiful appearance.

[0074] like Figure 9 As shown, the horizontal position of the clearance part 302 relative to the top of the cooking position 101 is higher than the horizontal position of the execution part 301. That is, the execution part 301 is closer to the interior of the cooking position 101 than the clearance part 302. The connecting rod 3 in this embodiment has a regular structure with alternating undulations. This connecting rod 3 fits the structure of the cooking position 101 better, making the structure more compact, reducing space occupation, and allowing the storage basket 2 to go deeper into the cooking position 101, improving the cooking effect and saving the amount of cooking oil used.

[0075] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes a drive member 501 and a cam 502. The output end of the drive member 501 is connected to the cam 502 and drives the cam 502 to rotate eccentrically. The axis of rotation of the cam 502 is perpendicular to the length direction of the connecting rod 3. One end of the connecting rod 3 rests on the outer wall of the cam 502 under the action of gravity.

[0076] like Figures 2-4 As shown, the driving mechanism includes a driving component 501 and a cam 502. The driving component 501 is disposed on the cooking device 1. The output shaft of the driving component 501 is arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the connecting rod 3. The output shaft of the driving component 501 is connected to the cam 502 and drives the cam 502 to rotate eccentrically. In this embodiment, the driving component 501 is specifically a motor. The operating frequency of the motor can be adjusted according to the shaking speed required for different ingredients.

[0077] The cam 502's axis of rotation is perpendicular to the length of the connecting rod 3. The cross-sectional shape of the cam 502 perpendicular to its axis of rotation is circular. The axis of rotation of the cam 502 is eccentrically positioned, meaning that the cam 502 rotates eccentrically around its axis, thereby causing the connecting rod 3 to fluctuate horizontally, creating a "shaking" effect. This cam structure is simple to manufacture and easy to produce, which helps reduce equipment costs. One end of the connecting rod 3 is a contact end 303, which extends above the cam 502. Under the action of gravity, the contact end 303 rests on the outer wall of the cam 502. That is, the contact end 303 is not connected to the cam 502, but it is always in contact with the top outer wall of the cam 502 under the action of gravity. When the drive unit 501 drives the cam 502 to rotate, the contact end 303 of the connecting rod 3 oscillates and vibrates with the rotation of the cam 502, thereby causing the actuator 301 to drive the basket 2 to shake.

[0078] The cam 502 drives the connecting rod 3 to swing through eccentric circumferential rotation. The rotation speed of the cam 502 can be adjusted according to different frying tasks and the needs of different ingredients. Specifically, the rotation speed of the cam 502 can be adjusted by controlling the motion frequency of the drive mechanism, thereby adjusting the shaking frequency of the connecting rod 3. The shaking basket device of this application is suitable for a variety of cooking scenarios.

[0079] In this embodiment, when the cam 502 rotates 180°, the vertical stroke of the cam 502 is ±10mm.

[0080] Furthermore, the shaking basket device also includes a hanging rack 6, which is detachably connected to the cooking equipment 1, and the connecting rod 3 is detachably mounted on the hanging rack 6 via the connecting rod pivot 7.

[0081] like Figure 1 As shown, the upper part of the cooking device 1 is provided with a mounting plate 102. The mounting plate 102 is located on one side of the cooking position 101. The length direction of the mounting plate 102 is consistent with the arrangement direction of each cooking position 101. The mounting plate 102 is positioned to avoid the path of the cooking robot taking out and putting into the storage basket 2, so as to avoid structural interference.

[0082] The shaking basket device also includes a hanging rack 6, which is detachably connected to the cooking equipment 1. In this embodiment, the hanging rack 6 is detachably connected to the mounting plate 102.

[0083] like Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, specifically, the hanging rack 6 includes a body 601 and two side plates 602. The two side plates 602 are respectively disposed at both ends of the body 601 so that the hanging rack 6 can be stably disposed on the upper surface of the cooking device 1.

[0084] Furthermore, the cooking equipment has a positioning rod 8, and the hanging rack 6 has a positioning post 604. The positioning rod 8 supports the hanging rack 6, and the positioning piece 9 is located between the positioning rod 8 and the positioning post 604 and limits the positioning rod 8. The second limiting member 10 passes through the end of the positioning piece 9 away from the positioning post 604 and is fixed to the hanging rack 6. An elastic element 608 is provided between the second limiting member 10 and the positioning piece 9. The positioning piece 9 can squeeze the elastic element 608 under the action of external force, so that the end of the positioning piece 9 near the positioning post 604 is lifted up to get away from the positioning post 604 and rotates around the second limiting member 10, thereby releasing the limitation on the positioning rod 8 and realizing the disassembly of the hanging rack 6.

[0085] Specifically, the elastic locking mechanism includes at least two hanging holes 603, which are formed on the body 601. The hanging holes 603 are through holes; in this embodiment, four hanging holes 603 are provided. Each hanging hole 603 has a gourd-shaped hole structure, including two connected large holes and a small hole, which are arranged vertically. A positioning rod 8 is provided on the mounting plate 102, protruding from the mounting plate 102 and facing the hanger 6. The positioning rod 8 is positioned corresponding to the hanging hole 603. The end of the positioning rod 8 is suitable for insertion into the large hole, and the end size of the positioning rod 8 is larger than the inner diameter of the small hole. The main body size of the positioning rod 8 is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the small hole. The positioning rod 8 can be inserted from the large hole at the bottom of the hanging hole 603. Then, as the hanger 6 moves downward, the main body of the positioning rod 8 enters the small hole at the top of the hanging hole 603, achieving the engagement of the positioning rod 8 with the hanging hole 603.

[0086] On the side of the main body 601 facing away from the mounting plate 102, a positioning post 604 and a mounting post 605 are also provided. The positioning post 604 is located on one side of the hanging hole 603, and the mounting post 605 is located on the other side of the hanging hole 603. The horizontal position of the mounting post 605 is higher than that of the positioning post 604. The mounting post 605 is suitable for inserting one end of the positioning piece 9. The mounting post 605 has a threaded hole. The second limiting member 10 is specifically a bolt, which is suitable for screwing into the threaded hole. An elastic element 608, specifically a spring, is also provided between the side of the positioning piece 9 facing away from the main body 601 and the second limiting member 10. The positioning piece 9 can be engaged between the positioning rod 8 and the positioning post 604. That is, the upper edge of the positioning piece 9 can abut against the positioning rod 8, and the lower edge of the positioning piece 9 can abut against the positioning post 604. The positioning rod 8 is limited and locked by the positioning piece 9, thereby realizing the installation of the bracket 6 and the mounting plate 102. During the up-and-down vibration of the connecting rod 3 driven by the cam 502, the positioning rod 8 achieves a secure installation of the bracket 6 on the mounting plate 102 through its contact with the positioning piece 9 and the limiting action of the inner wall of the small hole, preventing it from shaking or loosening. The second limiting member 10 passes through the end of the positioning piece 9 away from the positioning post 604 and is fixed to the bracket 6. When it is necessary to remove the bracket 6 from the mounting plate 102, simply pull up the positioning piece 9 to the side away from the mounting plate 102, so that the side of the positioning piece 9 away from the second limiting member 10 is disengaged from the positioning rod 8. Then, rotate the positioning piece 9 around the mounting post 605 to allow the positioning piece 9 to avoid the path of the positioning rod 8 and move out of the hanging hole 603. After that, the positioning rod 8 can be removed from the hanging hole 603. Because an elastic element 608 is provided between the second limiting member 10 and the body 601 of the bracket 6, and the elastic element 608 is compressed by the second limiting member 10 to generate elastic force, the positioning piece 9 is tightly attached to the body 601 when there is no human interference. This elastic locking mechanism has a simple structure, small size, and easy locking and unlocking operation with high reliability.

[0087] Furthermore, the connecting rod shaft 7 includes a fixed part and a rotating part. The fixed part is fixed to the side plate 602 of the bracket 6, and the rotating part is rotatably connected to the fixed part. The rotating part is fixed to the connecting rod 3.

[0088] In this embodiment, the connecting rod 3 is installed on the side plate 602 of the hanging rack 6 to achieve a detachable connection between the hanging rack 6 and the cooking device 1. Figure 2As shown, a through hole 607 is formed on the side plate 602. The connecting rod 3 passes through the through hole 607, so that the contact end 303 of the connecting rod 3 is placed outside the bracket 6. The connecting rod 3 is connected to the side plate 602 through the support rod 11 and the connecting rod shaft 7. The connecting rod shaft 7 includes a fixed part (bottom) and a rotating part (main body). The fixed part is fixed to the side plate 602 of the bracket 6, and the rotating part of the connecting rod shaft 7 can rotate around its own axis. One end of the support rod 11 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 3, and the other end is rotatably connected to the side plate 602 through the connecting rod shaft 7. Thus, when the cam 502 rotates, the connecting rod 3 swings relative to the connecting rod shaft 7 within a certain arc range. Since the bottom of the connecting rod shaft 7 is fixed to the side plate 602, the movement of the connecting rod 3 along the axial direction of the cam 502 is restricted during the swing, so that the connecting rod 3 cannot detach from the cam 502 and will not fall off, thus ensuring the stability of the structure.

[0089] Furthermore, the bottom of the connecting rod shaft 7 is detachably connected to the main body of the connecting rod shaft 7. For example, the bottom of the connecting rod shaft 7 is fixed to the side plate 602, the main body of the connecting rod shaft 7 is sleeved on the bottom of the connecting rod shaft 7, and the main body of the connecting rod shaft 7 can rotate relative to the bottom of the connecting rod shaft 7.

[0090] In addition, a hanging rod 606 is provided on the upper part of the hanging rack 6. The length direction of the hanging rod 606 is consistent with the length direction of the connecting rod 3. The hanging rod 606 is used to place the storage basket 2 that is not in use for a while, so as to realize the storage function of the storage basket 2, realize the integration of the structure and function of the hanging rack 6, and facilitate operation and use.

[0091] Furthermore, when the connecting rod 3 causes one end of the storage basket 2 to shake, the other end of the storage basket 2 slides relative to the first limiting member 4.

[0092] When the connecting rod 3 swings under the drive of the cam 502, the hook part 202 of the storage basket 2 is hung on the connecting rod 3, and this end of the storage basket 2 shakes with the connecting rod 3. Since the swing arc range of the connecting rod 3 is very small, the shaking of the storage basket 2 is approximately a vertical shaking.

[0093] At this time, the other end of the storage basket 2 (i.e., the handle 201) moves accordingly. Since the shaking amplitude of the storage basket 2 is small, the handle 201 will not disengage from the first limiting member 4. Instead, the handle 201 will slide relative to the first limiting member 4. The first limiting member 4 will not restrict or hinder the following process of the handle 201 of the storage basket 2. Moreover, the first limiting member 4 will also provide reliable support during the following process of the handle 201 to realize the shaking process of the entire storage basket 2, prevent the food in the storage basket 2 from spilling, and improve the reliability of the structure.

[0094] Furthermore, the first limiting member 4 includes a limiting groove 401, and the storage basket 2 includes a handle 201 and a hook 202. The hook 202 is located on the side of the storage basket 2 away from the handle 201. The handle 201 is supported and limited in the limiting groove 401, and the hook 202 is hung on the execution part 301.

[0095] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the first limiting member 4 is detachably connected to the cooking device 1. The connection method between the first limiting member 4 and the cooking device 1 is not limited in this embodiment; for example, the first limiting member 4 can be detachably connected to the cooking device 1 via bolts or screw holes. The first limiting member 4 is provided with limiting grooves 401, and the number of limiting grooves 401 matches the number of cooking positions 101. In this embodiment, four limiting grooves 401 are provided.

[0096] In this embodiment, the opening of the limiting groove 401 faces upward, and the opening size of the limiting groove 401 is larger than the bottom size of the limiting groove 401, forming a groove-shaped structure that tapers inward from top to bottom. The sidewall of the limiting groove 401 is inclined. When the cooking robot places the handle 201 of the storage basket 2 into the limiting groove 401, under the action of gravity, the handle 201 will fall into the limiting groove 401 along the sidewall, improving the structural fit. Moreover, this groove-shaped structure has a certain fault tolerance for the movement operation of the storage basket 2 by the cooking robot. That is to say, even if the handle 201 of the storage basket 2 deviates slightly from the limiting groove 401, as long as the handle 201 is within the opening range of the limiting groove 401, the handle 201 can automatically fall into the limiting groove 401 along the sidewall under the action of gravity.

[0097] In this embodiment, the shaking basket device, including the connecting rod 3, the first limiting member 4, the hanging bracket 6, and other structures that may come into contact with the food, are all detachably connected to the cooking equipment 1. Moreover, the installation and connection methods of the connecting rod 3 and the first limiting member 4 are relatively simple. When it is necessary to clean the shaking basket device, the connecting rod 3 and the first limiting member 4 can be easily and quickly disassembled, making it easy to clean and operate. This greatly reduces the difficulty of cleaning and maintaining the equipment, which helps to reduce the cost of using the equipment. It also ensures food hygiene and safety and meets the user's needs. In addition, the easy disassembly and assembly of the connecting rod 3 and the first limiting member 4 is also conducive to the discovery and detection of faults in the cooking equipment 1, making equipment maintenance easier.

[0098] This embodiment also provides a cooking robot, including the aforementioned basket shaking device.

[0099] The cooking robot is used in the kitchen. In this embodiment, the cooking robot is specifically used in the kitchen of a fast food restaurant. The cooking robot is mainly used to receive, transport and prepare fried foods such as French fries, chicken nuggets and fried dough sticks.

[0100] Because the shaking basket device of this cooking robot has a relatively simple structure, and the shaking basket device as a whole can be disassembled and connected to the cooking equipment 1, it is very easy to clean, which helps to reduce the difficulty of installation and maintenance of the cooking robot and reduce the product cost of the cooking robot.

[0101] In this embodiment, the cooking robot includes a basket-shaking device, a robotic arm, and a control system. The basket-shaking device shakes the storage basket 2 located at the cooking position 101 during food cooking, ensuring more even heating of the food inside the basket 2 and thus improving the cooking effect. The robotic arm is used to grip and move the storage basket 2. The control system controls the operation of the entire cooking robot.

[0102] like Figure 10 As shown, the control process of the cooking robot and its basket shaking device in this embodiment will be described below:

[0103] First, after the cooking robot is powered on, the motors and other drive components are initialized;

[0104] Then, wait for order requests. If there is an order request, after receiving the ingredients, the robotic arm will place the storage basket 2 into the cooking position and determine whether the storage basket 2 has entered the cooking position 101.

[0105] If so, the basket will start shaking, the drive unit 501 will be activated, the cam 502 will rotate, driving the connecting rod 3 to swing around the connecting rod shaft 7, thereby causing one end of the storage basket 2 to shake.

[0106] If not, continue with the step of waiting for an order request;

[0107] If, during the shaking process, a storage basket 2 is placed into the cooking position 101, or a storage basket 2 is being taken out of the cooking position 101, the shaking process is paused.

[0108] After the storage basket 2 is placed in or removed, determine whether there is still a storage basket 2 on the cooking position 101;

[0109] If so, the basket will start shaking, the drive unit 501 will be activated, the cam 502 will rotate, driving the connecting rod 3 to swing around the connecting rod shaft 7, thereby causing one end of the storage basket 2 to shake.

[0110] If not, the basket shaking will end, and the process of waiting for order requests will continue.

[0111] In other embodiments, a separate linkage 3 and drive mechanism can be configured on each cooking position 101. The drive mechanism at the cooking position 101 can be activated according to the position of the cooking position 101 where the basket 2 is placed, so that the linkage 3 of the cooking position 101 swings only, thereby realizing individual control of the basket shaking device of each cooking position 101 and improving the flexibility of operation.

[0112] Other embodiments of this application will readily conceive of by those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the embodiments thereof. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not claimed in this application. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this application are indicated by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A basket shaking device, characterized in that, Applied to a cooking robot, the shaking basket device is disposed in a cooking device (1), the cooking device (1) including at least one cooking position (101), the shaking basket device being used to shake a storage basket (2) located in the cooking position (101) during food cooking; the shaking basket device includes: The connecting rod (3) is detachably connected to the cooking device (1), and the connecting rod (3) supports one end of the storage basket (2); The first limiting member (4) is detachably connected to the cooking device (1), and the first limiting member (4) supports the other end of the storage basket (2); A drive mechanism is provided on the cooking device (1). The drive mechanism drives the connecting rod (3) to swing, thereby causing the storage basket (2) to shake. The drive mechanism includes a drive member (501) and a cam (502). The output end of the drive member (501) is connected to the cam (502) and drives the cam (502) to rotate eccentrically. The axis of rotation of the cam (502) is perpendicular to the length direction of the connecting rod (3). One end of the connecting rod (3) rests on the outer wall of the cam (502) under the action of gravity.

2. The basket shaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage (3) includes at least one actuator (301), each actuator (301) is provided corresponding to one of the cooking positions (101), and one end of the storage basket (2) is supported on the actuator (301).

3. The basket shaking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The actuators (301) are recessed toward their respective cooking positions (101), and all the actuators (301) are at the same horizontal position relative to the top of the cooking position (101); or adjacent actuators (301) are at different horizontal positions relative to the top of the cooking position (101).

4. The basket shaking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Adjacent execution units (301) are connected by a clearance part (302), the clearance part (302) being at a horizontal position higher than the horizontal position of the execution unit (301) relative to the top of the cooking position (101).

5. The basket shaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a hanging rack (6), which is detachably connected to the cooking equipment (1), and the connecting rod (3) is detachably mounted on the hanging rack (6) via a connecting rod pivot (7).

6. The basket shaking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cooking device has a positioning rod (8), the hanging rack (6) has a positioning post (604), the positioning rod (8) supports the hanging rack (6), the positioning piece (9) is located between the positioning rod (8) and the positioning post (604) and limits the positioning rod (8), the second limiting member (10) passes through the end of the positioning piece (9) away from the positioning post (604) and is fixed to the hanging rack (6), and an elastic element (608) is provided between the second limiting member (10) and the positioning piece (9). The positioning piece (9) can squeeze the elastic element (608) under the action of external force, so that the end of the positioning piece (9) near the positioning post (604) is raised to get away from the positioning post (604) and rotates around the second limiting member (10), thereby releasing the limiting of the positioning rod (8) and realizing the disassembly of the bracket (6).

7. The basket shaking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting rod shaft (7) includes a fixed part and a rotating part. The fixed part is fixed to the side plate (602) of the bracket (6). The rotating part is rotatably connected to the fixed part and is fixed to the connecting rod (3).

8. The basket shaking device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The first limiting member (4) includes a limiting groove (401), the storage basket (2) includes a handle (201) and a hook (202), the hook (202) is located on the side of the storage basket (2) away from the handle (201), the handle (201) supports and is limited in the limiting groove (401), and the hook (202) is hung on the execution part (301).

9. A cooking robot, characterized in that, Includes the basket shaking device as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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