Cooking machine with drainage function and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic cooker with a drainage function and a control method thereof, and belongs to the field of automatic cookers. Comprising a cylindrical pot body, an opening is formed in one side of the cylindrical pot body, a driving device is arranged at the end of the cylindrical pot body, and the driving device is used for driving the cylindrical pot body to rotate, so that the opening faces upwards in a frying state and faces downwards in a dish discharging state; the bracket is arranged below the cylindrical pot body; the drainage pipeline is arranged below the bracket; the trays are placed on the bracket and used for bearing the food materials poured out of the cylindrical pot body when the opening of the cylindrical pot body faces downwards, and the trays at least comprise a first tray without a through hole and a second tray with a through hole; the through hole of the second tray is matched with the drainage pipeline; and a first filtering structure is arranged at the through hole. The frying pan has the beneficial effects that through the arrangement of the cylindrical pan body and the tray, after food is fried, when the food is taken out, oil and the food are automatically separated, and the oil is collected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooking machines, and more specifically, to a cooking machine with a drainage function and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing automation in the catering industry, various intelligent stir-fry machines are becoming increasingly popular in centralized food preparation, chain restaurants, and home kitchens. Existing automatic stir-fry machines typically include a tilting pot and an automatic stirring mechanism, capable of performing basic stir-frying. However, in actual cooking, to improve the texture of dishes, it is often necessary to first deep-fry or semi-deep-fry the ingredients before stir-frying or seasoning. This "fry-then-stir-fry" technique is common in traditional hand-cooked dishes, such as sweet and sour dishes, fish-fragrant dishes, and some meat and vegetable dishes.

[0003] In existing automatic cooking machines, when it is necessary to blanch ingredients, water is usually added directly to the pot. After blanching, most machines only allow the food and water to be poured out together, and then a person has to separate and filter the food and water. There is a lack of an effective automatic filtration mechanism. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0005] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, some embodiments of this application provide a stir-fry machine with a drainage function, comprising: a cylindrical pot body with an opening on one side and a driving device at the end of the cylindrical pot body, the driving device being used to rotate the cylindrical pot body so that the opening faces upward when stir-frying and downward when dispensing; a bracket disposed below the cylindrical pot body; a drainage pipe disposed below the bracket; and a tray placed on the bracket for receiving food poured out of the cylindrical pot body when the opening of the cylindrical pot body faces downward, the tray comprising at least a first tray without through holes and a second tray with through holes; the through holes of the second tray cooperating with the drainage pipe; and a first filter structure disposed at the through holes.

[0006] Furthermore, the drainage pipeline includes: a connecting pipe, the upper end of which is connected to the bracket and is aligned with the through hole of the second tray; an oil pipe and a water pipe, both connected to the connecting pipe via a first tee; and a control valve is provided at the first tee to establish an oil drain channel between the connecting pipe and the oil pipe, and a drainage channel between the connecting pipe and the water pipe.

[0007] Furthermore, the cooking machine includes two cylindrical pots, the two cylindrical pots and the structure below them are the same; the oil pipes corresponding to the two cylindrical pots are also connected through a second three-way connector, the two side ports of the second three-way connector are respectively connected to the two oil pipes, and the lower port of the second three-way connector is provided with a recycling bucket for collecting the cooking oil from the two cylindrical pots.

[0008] Furthermore, a second filter structure is provided between the second three-way valve and the recycling bin, so that the lower interface of the second three-way valve is connected to the recycling bin through the second filter structure.

[0009] Furthermore, the first filter structure includes: a tube and an annular plate; the tube is inserted into the through hole, the tube abuts against the inner wall of the through hole, the tube is inserted into the annular plate, and the tube is fixed to the annular plate; multiple side grooves are opened on the outer side of the tube, and multiple transverse grooves are opened on the annular plate, the transverse grooves are connected to the side grooves, so that the oil or water in the second tray can reach the tube along the transverse grooves and side grooves, and be discharged outward through the tube connecting pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, the cooking machine also includes: a food dispensing opening, arranged below the cylindrical pot body and located on the outside of the bracket; and a sliding baffle, slidably disposed at the food dispensing opening, which is in a downward position to prevent liquid and food splashing when the cylindrical pot body rotates to dispense food and discharge liquid, and in an upward position to expose the food dispensing opening when dispensing food.

[0011] Furthermore, a guide rail arranged vertically is provided at the food retrieval opening, and the sliding baffle is slidably connected to the guide rail; multiple slots are arranged vertically at intervals on the guide rail, and a locking rod is provided on the sliding baffle. The locking rod is engaged in the slots at different positions to stabilize the sliding baffle at multiple height positions.

[0012] Furthermore, the sliding baffle is equipped with a spring and a buckle plate inside. The spring is connected to the locking rod and applies an external force toward the locking slot to make the locking rod automatically engage in the corresponding locking slot. The buckle plate is connected to the locking rod, and the operator can fasten the buckle plate to move the locking rod away from the locking slot.

[0013] Furthermore, a groove is formed on the sliding baffle, and the buckle plate is at least partially located within the groove.

[0014] A control method for a cooking machine with drainage function as described above, characterized in that the method includes:

[0015] S1, In the frying state, the control drive device drives the cylindrical pot to rotate so that the opening faces upward;

[0016] S2, deep-fry the ingredients and recycle the frying oil, control the cylindrical pot to rotate to the dishing state, so that the opening faces down and the ingredients are turned over into the second tray with through holes;

[0017] S3, blanch the ingredients or drain the liquid, control the cylindrical pot to rotate to the serving position, so that the opening faces down and the ingredients are turned over into the second tray with through holes.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0019] With its cylindrical pot body and tray, the water is automatically separated from the food and drained when the food is removed after blanching.

[0020] By setting up a second tray with through holes and connecting pipes, oil pipes, and water pipes under the bracket in conjunction with the first tee, the frying oil can be separated from the food while the pot is being turned over to remove the food after the frying process. The frying oil is then collected in a recycling bin through the oil pipes, which facilitates the multiple recycling of the frying oil while meeting hygiene and food safety requirements, and significantly reduces the consumption of cooking oil.

[0021] By switching the first three-way valve and the control valve, the flow path between the connecting pipe and the oil pipe or the connecting pipe and the water pipe can be selected under different process conditions, so that oily liquids and watery liquids are discharged through different pipelines. On the one hand, this ensures that the frying oil is not diluted or contaminated by water, and on the other hand, it simplifies the wastewater treatment process.

[0022] A sliding baffle that can slide up and down is installed at the food dispensing port. During the process of the pot being turned over to dispense food, drain oil, and drain water, the sliding baffle is moved to the lowest position, which can effectively prevent the splashing of hot oil, water, soup, and some ingredients, reduce the risk of burns, and improve the cleanliness of the environment around the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.

[0024] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0025] In the attached diagram:

[0026] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram based on an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 2This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the cylindrical pot body and some surrounding parts;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the bracket and some surrounding parts;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the drainage pipes and some surrounding parts;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing an observation from another perspective. Figure 4 The structure;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the stirring rod and some surrounding parts;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the oil pipe and some surrounding parts;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of an embodiment, mainly showing a partial structure of the sliding baffle;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing an observation from another perspective. Figure 8 The structure;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing... Figure 9 Internal structure;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of a part of an embodiment, mainly showing the first tray structure;

[0037] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of a part of an embodiment, mainly showing the second tray structure;

[0038] Figure 13 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the schematic structure of the second tray and some surrounding parts;

[0039] Figure 14 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing a schematic diagram of the first filter structure;

[0040] Figure 15 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing a schematic diagram of the second filter structure.

[0041] Figure label:

[0042] 1. Main body; 11. Bracket; 12. Food dispensing opening;

[0043] 2. Cylindrical pot body; 21. Pot body opening;

[0044] 3. Drive unit;

[0045] 4. Stirring rod;

[0046] 5. Tray; 51. First tray; 52. Second tray; 521. Through hole;

[0047] 6. Sliding baffle; 61. Guide rail; 611. Bayonet; 62. Locking rod; 63. Spring; 64. Buckle plate; 65. Groove;

[0048] 7. Drainage pipe; 71. Connecting pipe; 72. Oil pipe; 73. Water pipe; 74. First tee; 75. Control valve; 76. Second tee;

[0049] 8. First filter structure; 81. Insert tube; 82. Ring plate; 821. Side groove; 822. Horizontal groove;

[0050] 9. Third filter structure; 91. Circular rod; 92. Filter screen. Detailed Implementation

[0051] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0052] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0053] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0054] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0055] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0056] Reference Figure 1-15 ,

[0057] A cooking machine with drainage function includes a body 1, a cylindrical pot body 2, a drive device 3, a stirring rod 4, a bracket 11, a tray 5, a food dispensing port 12, a sliding baffle 6, and a drainage pipe 7.

[0058] The cylindrical pot body 2 is a horizontally arranged cylindrical structure with an opening on the side. Both ends of the pot body are supported on the machine body 1 by bearings. One end is connected to a drive device 3, which can be a motor acceleration and reduction mechanism, used to drive the cylindrical pot body 2 to rotate around its axis, realizing the switching from the stir-frying position with the opening facing upward to the dishing position with the opening facing downward. The stirring rod 4 is located inside the cylindrical pot body 2 and is driven by an independent drive mechanism. It can continuously stir the food when the pot body is in the upward position, realizing the automatic stir-frying process.

[0059] The bracket 11 is fixedly installed below the cylindrical pot body 2 to hold the tray 5. The tray 5 can be replaced with a first tray 51 without through holes 521 or a second tray 52 with through holes 521 to adapt to different process requirements. When ordinary stir-frying is required and the dish is served directly, the first tray 51 can be used; when it is necessary to recover the frying oil or drain the water-like liquid during the serving process, the second tray 52 should be used.

[0060] The food retrieval opening 12 is located on the front or side of the machine body 1, allowing the operator to remove the tray 5 placed on the support 11 from the outside. A sliding baffle 6 is located at the food retrieval opening 12 and can slide up and down vertically. The sliding baffle 6 is guided and engaged with the machine body 1 via a side guide rail 61. When the pot is in the frying state, the sliding baffle 6 can be in the upward sliding position for easy observation or to assist in operation; when the pot is rotated from the frying position to the food / liquid discharge position, the sliding baffle 6 slides down to its lowest position, bringing its lower edge close to the upper surface of the tray 5, thereby preventing splashing when the food and liquid are poured out. When it is necessary to remove the food from the tray 5, the sliding baffle 6 is pushed up to the upward sliding position, fully exposing the food retrieval opening 12.

[0061] Specifically, guide rails 61 arranged vertically are provided on both sides or one side of the food dispensing opening 12. The guide rails 61 are fixedly connected to the front side plate or frame component of the cooking machine body 1, and have a strip-shaped structure. Their length direction is consistent with the direction of gravity, and they are used to guide the up and down movement of the sliding baffle 6. The side edge or back of the sliding baffle 6 is provided with a sliding part that cooperates with the guide rail 61, such as a groove, a slider, or a snap-fit ​​flange, so that the sliding baffle 6 can slide smoothly along the guide rail 61 in the vertical direction, thereby achieving an adjustable opening and closing height at the food dispensing opening 12.

[0062] To achieve multi-level positioning of the sliding baffle 6, multiple slots 611 are vertically spaced along the guide rail 61. Each slot 611 can be a groove 65, a hole, or a side-opening slot structure, used to position the sliding baffle 6 at different heights. A locking rod 62 is provided on the sliding baffle 6, the end of which can selectively engage with slots 611 at different heights on the guide rail 61. When the locking rod 62 engages with a slot 611, the sliding baffle 6 is securely positioned at that height, thus achieving multi-level adjustment of the opening height of the food retrieval opening 12. The locking rod 62 and the sliding baffle 6 are slidably engaged.

[0063] To enable the locking lever 62 to automatically engage with the latch 611 without external force, this embodiment includes a spring 63 and a latching plate 64 inside the sliding baffle 6. One end of the spring 63 is fixed to the sliding baffle 6, and the other end is connected to or attached to the locking lever 62. The spring 63 is configured to apply an external force to the locking lever 62 toward the guide rail 61 and its latch 611, causing the locking lever 62 to tend to insert into or press into the adjacent latch 611 in its natural state. Thus, after the sliding baffle 6 is adjusted to the target height, the locking lever 62 automatically engages with the corresponding latch 611 under the action of the spring 63, achieving self-locking and stabilization of the height position.

[0064] The buckle plate 64 is connected to the locking lever 62 and serves as the force-bearing component for the operator to operate the locking lever 62. When the operator needs to adjust the height of the sliding baffle 6, they simply need to hold the buckle plate 64 with their finger and move it away from the guide rail 61. This causes the locking lever 62 to overcome the elastic force of the spring 63 and deviate from the locking slot 611, thus disengaging the locking lever 62 from the current locking slot 611. At this time, the sliding baffle 6 is in a state where it can slide freely along the guide rail 61. The operator can push or pull the sliding baffle 6 up or down to the new target height position, and then release the buckle plate 64. Under the action of the spring 63, the locking lever 62 automatically springs back and locks into the new locking slot 611, thereby completing the repositioning of the height of the sliding baffle 6.

[0065] To reduce the interference of the latch plate 64 on the food-retrieving area and improve operational convenience, this embodiment features a groove 65 formed on the sliding baffle 6. The groove 65 can be located in the middle or side of the outer surface of the sliding baffle 6, and its contour matches the shape of the latch plate 64, allowing the latch plate 64 to be at least partially contained within the groove 65. This reduces the risk of the latch plate 64 protruding outwards and colliding with the food-retrieving container or the operator. Furthermore, it allows the operator to easily adjust the height by simply inserting their finger into the groove 65 to hold and move the latch plate 64, making the operation intuitive and less prone to accidental activation.

[0066] In practical applications, when the cylindrical pot 2 is rotated to the state of discharging food or draining oil and water, the operator can move the sliding baffle 6 down to the lowest or lower position of the latch 611, so that the lower edge of the sliding baffle 6 is above the tray 5 or adjacent to the upper surface of the tray 5, thereby effectively preventing liquid and food in the pot from splashing out through the food retrieval opening 12, protecting the operator and keeping the work area clean; when it is necessary to retrieve food, the operator can release the latch 62 from the current latch 611 by pulling the latch plate 64, move the sliding baffle 6 up to a higher position and make the latch 62 engage with the corresponding height of the latch 611, thereby exposing a sufficiently high food retrieval opening 12, making it convenient to take out the tray 5 containing the food or to plate it.

[0067] A drain pipe 7 is installed below the bracket 11. The drain pipe 7 includes a connecting pipe 71, an oil pipe 72, a water pipe 73, and a first tee 74. A through hole is provided in the middle of the bracket 11, and the upper end of the connecting pipe 71 is connected to the through hole through a sealing structure to ensure that liquid can flow from the bracket 11 into the connecting pipe 71 without lateral leakage. The through hole 521 of the second tray 52 is opposite to the through hole of the bracket 11. When the pot is turned over to remove the food, the oil or water remaining on the food in the second tray 52 falls through the through hole 521 under the action of gravity and enters the bracket 11 and the connecting pipe 71 in sequence.

[0068] The first tee 74 is located below the connecting pipe 71, and its three ports are connected to the connecting pipe 71, the oil pipe 72, and the water pipe 73, respectively. The oil pipe 72 is arranged approximately perpendicular to the connecting pipe 71 and serves as an oil drain pipe. The water pipe 73 is located directly below the connecting pipe 71 and serves as a drain pipe. A control valve 75 is installed inside the first tee 74 or in the pipe section connected to it. The control valve 75 can be a solenoid valve or an electromechanical integrated valve. The control valve 75 can switch between the following two operating conditions:

[0069] Connect the connecting pipe 71 to the oil pipe 72 and close the passage between the connecting pipe 71 and the water pipe 73. At this time, the liquid falling through the bracket 11 and the connecting pipe 71 is guided to the oil pipe 72 to discharge edible oil and other oily liquids, thus realizing the oil return function.

[0070] Connect the connecting pipe 71 to the water pipe 73 and close the passage between the connecting pipe 71 and the oil pipe 72. At this time, the falling liquid is guided to the water pipe 73 to discharge the blanching water or other water-based liquids, thus realizing the drainage function.

[0071] In this embodiment, the operation process includes:

[0072] Deep-frying process: Add sufficient cooking oil to the pot and control the stirring rod 4 to turn the food to complete the deep-frying. After deep-frying, keep the control valve 75 in the state of connecting the connecting pipe 71 and the oil pipe 72. Rotate the pot 180° to the opening facing downwards, and the food falls into the second tray 52. ​​Excess frying oil is discharged and recycled through the through hole 521, bracket 11, connecting pipe 71, and oil pipe 72. Then the pot can be returned to the position with the opening facing upwards for subsequent stir-frying.

[0073] Blanching process: Add water to the pot for cooking or blanching; after completion, keep the control valve 75 in the state of connecting the connecting pipe 71 and the water pipe 73. The pot rotates 180°, and the food falls into the second tray 52. ​​Excess water is discharged to the drainage system through the through hole 521, bracket 11, connecting pipe 71, and water pipe 73, thus achieving the purpose of water control.

[0074] In other embodiments:

[0075] This embodiment provides a double-pot cooking machine comprising two cylindrical pots 2. The two pots are structurally the same as those in the above embodiment, and are respectively equipped with their own brackets 11, trays 5, and drainage pipes 7.

[0076] The difference is that in this embodiment, the oil drain pipes 72 corresponding to the two pot bodies are connected by the second tee 76.

[0077] The two side ports of the second three-way connector 76 are connected to two oil pipes 72 respectively, and the lower port is connected to the recycling tank. The recycling tank is preferably a detachable structure, facilitating periodic inspection, replacement, or cleaning of the recycled frying oil. This structural design allows two pots to share a single oil return system, reducing the need for redundant oil return devices.

[0078] The cross-sectional shape of the connecting pipe 71, oil pipe 72 and water pipe 73 can be circular, rectangular or other suitable shapes to adapt to the equipment installation space;

[0079] The sliding baffle 6 can be made of transparent materials (such as high-temperature resistant glass or transparent engineering plastic) to facilitate observation of the food serving process inside. A sealing strip can also be added to further improve the anti-splashing and heat preservation effects.

[0080] Although the present invention takes the structure of two pots connected to the second tee 76 as an example, in the multi-pot structure, multiple oil pipes 72 can be connected to the same recycling bin through multi-stage tee or distributor to adapt to large-scale centralized cooking scenarios.

[0081] Other embodiments

[0082] A first filter structure 8 is provided at the through hole 521, and a second filter structure is provided between the second three-way valve 76 and the recycling bin, so that the lower interface of the second three-way valve 76 is connected to the recycling bin through the second filter structure.

[0083] The first filter structure 8 is detachably mounted on the second tray 52. ​​The second filter structure is detachably mounted between the lower interface of the second tee 76 and the recycling bin.

[0084] The first filter structure 8 includes a tube 81 and an annular plate 82. The tube 81 is inserted into the through hole 521, abutting against the inner wall of the through hole 521. The tube 81 is also inserted into the annular plate 82, and the tube 81 is fixed to the annular plate 82. Multiple side grooves 821 are formed on the outer side of the tube 81, and multiple transverse grooves 822 are formed on the annular plate 82. The transverse grooves 822 communicate with the side grooves 821, allowing oil or water in the second tray 52 to reach the tube 81 along the transverse grooves 822 and side grooves 821, and then be discharged outwards through the tube 81 connecting pipe 71. The transverse grooves 822 serve a filtering function, partially blocking food residue. Even after the transverse grooves 822 are blocked by food residue, oil can still be discharged outwards from the port of the tube 81.

[0085] The second filtration structure uses a 92-mesh filter.

[0086] Additionally, a third filter structure 9 is installed in the connecting pipe 71. The third filter structure 9 includes a circular rod 91 and a filter screen 92 disposed within the circular rod 91. The filter screen 92 is a steel mesh body, and it forms a downwardly concave structure within the circular rod 91. The filter screen 92 can be an arc-shaped concavity or a multi-level stepped concavity. A power mechanism is installed outside the connecting pipe 71, which drives the circular rod 91 to rotate. After frying, when the connecting pipe 71 needs to drain oil, the filter screen 92 is located below the circular rod 91, forming an interception area within the circular rod 91. Oil will drain from the filter screen 92, while food residue will be intercepted. After blanching, when the connecting pipe 71 needs to drain water, the power mechanism drives the circular rod 91 to rotate, positioning the filter screen 92 above the circular rod 91. Water passing through the filter screen 92 will flush away food residue clogging the mesh, ensuring that the filter screen 92 can self-clean and effectively intercept food residue even after prolonged use.

[0087] In some embodiments, a control method for the cooking machine with drainage function described in the above embodiments is also provided, the method comprising:

[0088] S1, In the frying state, the control drive device 3 drives the cylindrical pot body 2 to rotate so that the opening faces upward;

[0089] S2, deep-fry the ingredients and recycle the frying oil, control the cylindrical pot body 2 to rotate to the dishing state, so that the opening faces down and the ingredients are turned over into the second tray 52 with through holes 521;

[0090] S3, blanch the ingredients or drain the liquid, control the cylindrical pot 2 to rotate to the serving position, so that the opening faces downwards and the ingredients are turned over into the second tray 52 with through holes 521.

[0091] The specific method and process are as follows:

[0092] Deep-frying - oil return - stir-frying process:

[0093] The first step is to start the frying program, inject a predetermined amount of cooking oil into the pot, and control the stirring rod 4 to turn the material over in the frying manner;

[0094] The second step is to switch the control valve 75 to the state where the connecting pipe 71 is connected to the oil pipe 72 after frying is completed.

[0095] The third step involves controlling the drive device 3 to rotate the pot body 180°, while simultaneously controlling the sliding baffle 6 to move down to the lowest position to prevent oil from splashing; the food falls into the second tray 52, and excess frying oil is discharged into the recycling bin through the through hole 521 and the pipe.

[0096] Fourth step: Return the pot to the open-facing position. If necessary, add a suitable amount of new oil or draw back the frying oil from the recycling bin to continue the stir-frying and seasoning process.

[0097] Fifth, when serving the dish, depending on whether further oil control is needed, you can choose to use the first tray 51 or retain the second tray 52, and control valve 75 can be used to connect the oil drain or drainage path as needed.

[0098] Blanching-draining-stir-frying process:

[0099] First, add water to the pot and control the stirring rod 4 to blanch or boil the food.

[0100] The second step is to switch the control valve 75 to the state where the connecting pipe 71 is connected to the water pipe 73 after the blanching is completed.

[0101] Third step: flip the pot body so that the opening faces down, slide the baffle 6 down, and the food falls into the second tray 52. ​​Water is discharged to the drainage system through the through hole 521, bracket 11, connecting pipe 71 and water pipe 73.

[0102] Fourth step: If you need to continue stir-frying, you can put the drained ingredients back into the pot for seasoning and stir-frying, or you can directly complete the next step in tray 5.

[0103] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A cooking machine with a drainage function, characterized in that, include: A cylindrical pot body, with an opening on one side and a driving device at the end of the cylindrical pot body, the driving device being used to drive the cylindrical pot body to rotate so that the opening faces upward when stir-frying and downward when serving. A bracket is positioned below the cylindrical pot body; Drainage pipes are installed below the bracket; A tray, placed on the bracket, is used to receive food poured out of the cylindrical pot when the opening of the pot is facing downwards. The tray includes at least a first tray without through holes and a second tray with through holes. The through holes of the second tray cooperate with the drain pipe. A first filter structure is provided at the through holes.

2. The cooking machine with drainage function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage pipeline includes: A connecting pipe, the upper end of which is connected to the bracket and is aligned with the through hole of the second tray; Both the oil pipe and the water pipe are connected to the connecting pipe via the first tee; A control valve is installed at the first tee to establish an oil drain channel between the connecting pipe and the oil pipe, and a drainage channel between the connecting pipe and the water pipe.

3. The cooking machine with drainage function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cooking machine includes two cylindrical pots, and the two cylindrical pots and the structure below them are the same. The oil pipes corresponding to the two cylindrical pots are also connected through a second three-way connector. The two side ports of the second three-way connector are respectively connected to the two oil pipes. A recycling bucket for collecting edible oil from the two cylindrical pots is provided at the lower port of the second three-way connector.

4. The cooking machine with drainage function according to claim 3 or 3, characterized in that, A second filter structure is provided between the second three-way valve and the recycling bin, so that the lower interface of the second three-way valve is connected to the recycling bin through the second filter structure.

5. The cooking machine with drainage function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first filter structure includes: a tube and an annular plate; the tube is inserted into a through hole and abuts against the inner wall of the through hole; the tube is inserted into the annular plate and fixed to the annular plate; multiple side grooves are opened on the outer side of the tube; multiple transverse grooves are opened on the annular plate; the transverse grooves are connected to the side grooves, so that oil or water in the second tray can reach the tube along the transverse grooves and side grooves, and be discharged outward through the tube connecting pipe.

6. The cooking machine with drainage function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking machine also includes: The food spit is located below the cylindrical pot body, on the outside of the bracket; A sliding baffle is slidably set at the food dispensing opening. When the cylindrical pot rotates to dispense food and drain liquid, it is in a downward sliding position to prevent liquid and food from splashing. When dispensing food, it is in an upward sliding position to expose the food dispensing opening.

7. The cooking machine with drainage function according to claim 6, characterized in that, The food retrieval opening is provided with a guide rail arranged in a vertical direction, and the sliding baffle is slidably connected to the guide rail; The guide rail has multiple slots spaced vertically along its length, and the sliding baffle has a locking rod that engages with the slots at different positions to stabilize the sliding baffle at multiple heights.

8. The cooking machine with drainage function according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sliding baffle is equipped with a spring and a buckle plate. The spring is connected to the latch rod and applies an external force toward the latching slot to make the latch rod automatically engage in the corresponding latching slot. The buckle plate is connected to the locking rod. The worker can fasten the buckle plate to move the locking rod away from the locking slot.

9. The cooking machine with drainage function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sliding baffle has a groove, and the buckle plate is at least partially located within the groove.

10. A control method for a cooking machine with drainage function as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The method includes: S1, In the frying state, the control drive device drives the cylindrical pot to rotate so that the opening faces upward; S2, deep-fry the ingredients and recycle the frying oil, control the cylindrical pot to rotate to the dishing state, so that the opening faces down and the ingredients are turned over into the second tray with through holes; S3, blanch the ingredients or drain the liquid, control the cylindrical pot to rotate to the serving position, so that the opening faces down and the ingredients are turned over into the second tray with through holes.

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