Seasoning machine and quantitative feeding method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a seasoning machine and a quantitative feeding method of the seasoning machine. The seasoning machine comprises a cover plate assembly and a cavity assembly, and the cover plate assembly is fixedly arranged at the top of the cavity assembly; the cavity assembly comprises a push rod motor, a partition plate and a storage cavity, the push rod motor is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the cavity assembly, the partition plate is horizontally arranged at the top of the push rod motor, the storage cavity is formed in the side, away from the push rod motor, of the partition plate, and the side wall of the storage cavity is a telescopic side wall; the storage cavity is used for storing semi-solid seasoning, and a discharging opening is formed in the side wall of the top of the storage cavity; when the push rod motor pushes the partition plate to move, the side wall of the storage cavity is compressed along with movement of the partition plate, and the semi-solid seasoning is extruded to the discharging opening; the cover plate assembly comprises a telescopic sleeve, the telescopic sleeve is arranged at the bottom of the cover plate assembly and extends into the storage cavity to abut against the partition plate, and the telescopic direction of the telescopic sleeve is consistent with the movement direction of the push rod motor. Quantitative feeding of the semi-solid seasoning is achieved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of seasoning dispensing, and in particular to a seasoning machine and a quantitative dispensing method of the seasoning machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing seasoning machine realizes quantitative dispensing of liquid seasoning by water pump extraction or air pump to realize the pressure difference between the storage tank and the outside. For semi-solid seasoning such as oil, etc., due to its poor fluidity, the current dispensing still adopts the manual extrusion method, which leads to poor dispensing accuracy. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides a seasoning machine and a quantitative dispensing method of the seasoning machine, which realizes quantitative dispensing of semi-solid seasoning.

[0004] In one aspect, the present application provides a seasoning machine, which comprises a cover plate assembly and a cavity assembly, the cover plate assembly is fixedly arranged on the top of the cavity assembly; The cavity assembly comprises a push rod motor, a partition plate and a storage cavity, the push rod motor is fixedly arranged on the bottom of the cavity assembly, the partition plate is horizontally arranged on the top of the push rod motor, the side of the partition plate away from the push rod motor is provided with the storage cavity, and the side wall of the storage cavity is a telescopic side wall; the storage cavity is used for storing semi-solid seasoning, and the top side wall of the storage cavity is provided with a discharge port; when the push rod motor pushes the partition plate to move, the side wall of the storage cavity is compressed with the movement of the partition plate to extrude the semi-solid seasoning to the discharge port; The cover plate assembly comprises a telescopic sleeve, the telescopic sleeve is arranged at the bottom of the cover plate assembly and extends into the storage cavity and abuts against the partition plate, and the telescopic direction of the telescopic sleeve is consistent with the movement direction of the push rod motor; and the telescopic sleeve is perpendicular to the partition plate.

[0005] In an exemplary embodiment, the cover plate assembly further comprises an elastic component, the elastic component is arranged inside the telescopic sleeve along the telescopic direction of the telescopic sleeve and is fixedly connected with the telescopic sleeve.

[0006] In an exemplary embodiment, the cover plate assembly further comprises a refrigeration sheet, the refrigeration sheet is arranged at the top of the telescopic sleeve, the refrigeration end of the refrigeration sheet is fixedly connected with the elastic component, the heat dissipation end of the refrigeration sheet is provided with a heat dissipation device, and the heat dissipation device is fixedly connected with the refrigeration sheet; the refrigeration sheet is arranged in parallel with the partition plate; and the elastic component is coaxially arranged with the storage cavity.

[0007] In an exemplary embodiment, the top of the storage cavity is provided with a first iron sheet, which is fixedly connected with the storage cavity; the bottom of the storage cavity is provided with a second iron sheet, which is fixedly connected with the storage cavity. The cover plate assembly further comprises a first magnetic component, which is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the cover plate assembly, and the first iron sheet is adsorbed on the surface of the first magnetic component. The side of the partition plate close to the storage cavity is provided with a second magnetic component, which is fixedly connected with the partition plate, and the second iron sheet is adsorbed on the surface of the second magnetic component.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment, the cavity assembly further comprises a baffle and a shell, one side of the baffle is fixedly connected with the shell, the baffle is arranged outside the discharge port, the size of the baffle matches the size of the discharge port, and the baffle covers the discharge port. One side of the baffle is provided with a rotating shaft, and when the baffle is extruded, it rotates along the rotating shaft to make the semi-solid seasoning discharged from the discharge port.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, the cavity assembly further comprises a sensor, which is arranged at the top of the baffle and fixedly connected with the shell, and the sensor is used to detect the rotating state of the baffle.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, the cover plate assembly further comprises a cover plate shell and a detachable component, the cover plate shell is fixedly connected with the storage cavity, the cover plate shell is provided with a first recess, the size of the detachable component matches the size of the first recess, and the detachable component is embedded in the first recess; the first recess is coaxially arranged with the storage cavity.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment, one side of the detachable component is provided with a slider groove, the slider groove is provided with a slider spring, one end of the slider spring is fixed in the slider groove, and the other end of the slider spring is provided with a slider, which is fixedly connected with the slider spring.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, the cover plate shell is further provided with a second recess, which is close to the first recess, and the opening direction of the first recess is consistent with that of the second recess. The connection between the first recess and the second recess is provided with an opening, which communicates the first recess and the second recess; the size of the opening matches the size of the slider, and the slider is clamped in the opening.

[0013] On one hand, this application provides a quantitative feeding method for a seasoning machine, wherein the seasoning machine is the aforementioned seasoning machine, and the quantitative feeding method includes: Obtain the seasoning quantity information in the storage cavity of the seasoning machine, and determine the target pushing distance of the push rod motor based on the seasoning quantity information; The push rod motor is controlled to push the partition of the seasoning machine to move the target advancing distance, so that the telescopic sleeve of the seasoning machine and the side wall of the storage cavity are compressed as the partition moves, and the semi-solid seasoning in the storage cavity is squeezed to the discharge port for feeding. When the feeding process is detected to be complete, the push rod motor is controlled to retract.

[0014] On the other hand, a quantitative feeding device for a seasoning machine is provided, the device comprising: The target propulsion distance determination module is used to obtain the amount of seasoning in the storage cavity of the seasoning machine, and determine the target propulsion distance of the push rod motor based on the amount of seasoning. The feeding module is used to control the push rod motor to push the partition of the seasoning machine to move the target advancing distance, so that the telescopic sleeve of the seasoning machine and the side wall of the storage cavity are compressed with the movement of the partition, and the semi-solid seasoning in the storage cavity is squeezed to the discharge port for feeding. The retraction module is used to control the push rod motor to retract when the feeding is detected to be finished.

[0015] On the other hand, a smart appliance is provided, which adopts the quantitative feeding method of the seasoning machine described above to realize intelligent feeding.

[0016] On the other hand, an electronic device is provided, including a processor and a memory, wherein the processor is configured to store processor-executable instructions in the memory; wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to implement the quantitative feeding method of the seasoning machine as described above.

[0017] On the other hand, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, which contains at least one instruction or at least one program, which is loaded and executed by a processor to implement the above-described quantitative feeding method of the seasoning machine.

[0018] The seasoning machine and its quantitative feeding method provided in this application have the following technical advantages: The seasoning machine of this application includes a cover plate assembly and a cavity assembly. The cover plate assembly is fixedly disposed on the top of the cavity assembly. The cavity assembly includes a push rod motor, a partition, and a storage cavity. The push rod motor is fixedly disposed on the bottom of the cavity assembly, and the partition is horizontally disposed on the top of the push rod motor. The storage cavity is disposed on the side of the partition away from the push rod motor, and the side wall of the storage cavity is a retractable side wall. The storage cavity is used to store semi-solid seasonings, and the top side wall of the storage cavity is provided with a discharge port. When the push rod motor pushes the partition to move, the side wall of the storage cavity is compressed along with the movement of the partition, squeezing the semi-solid seasonings to the discharge port. The cover plate assembly includes a retractable sleeve disposed at the bottom of the cover plate assembly and extending into the storage cavity to abut against the partition. The extension and retraction direction of the retractable sleeve is consistent with the movement direction of the push rod motor. The retractable sleeve is perpendicular to the partition. This application achieves quantitative dispensing of semi-solid seasonings by quantitatively reducing the volume of a variable cavity. A pusher motor drives a partition, compressing the sidewalls and retractable sleeve of the storage cavity, forcing the semi-solid seasonings into the outlet. Precise dispensing is achieved by controlling the actual amount of material pushed by the pusher motor each time. A cooling element provides cooling to the seasonings in the storage cavity, solving the refrigeration problem and enabling long-term cold storage, preventing spoilage and waste. A rotatable baffle completely covers the outlet when dispensing is not needed, sealing the storage cavity and facilitating long-term seasoning preservation.

[0019] 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

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages in the embodiments or prior art of this specification, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a seasoning machine provided in the embodiments of this specification; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cover plate assembly of a seasoning machine provided in the embodiments of this specification; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a cover plate assembly provided in an embodiment of this specification; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a connection structure between a slider and a slider spring provided in the embodiments of this specification; Figure 5 This is a top view of a seasoning machine provided in the embodiments of this specification; Figure 6 This is a side view of a seasoning machine provided in the embodiments of this specification; Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a quantitative feeding method for a seasoning machine provided in the embodiments of this specification; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the quantitative feeding logic of a seasoning machine provided in the embodiments of this specification; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a server for a quantitative feeding method for a seasoning machine, as provided in the embodiments of this specification; In the figure, the corresponding reference numerals are: 100-cover plate assembly, 200-cavity assembly, 101-cover plate housing, 102-heat dissipation device, 103-cooling chip, 104-first magnetic component, 105-telescopic sleeve, 106-elastic component, 110-detachable component, 111-slider spring, 112-slider, 201-push rod motor, 202-partition, 203-second magnetic component, 204-second iron sheet, 205-storage cavity, 206-first iron sheet, 207-baffle, 208-sensor, 209-outer shell, and a represents the preset distance. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Since the embodiments disclosed in this invention can be arranged in different directions, these terms indicating direction are only for illustration and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and the above-mentioned drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, product, or server that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0024] The following describes a seasoning machine according to this application, such as... Figures 1-6 As shown, the above-mentioned seasoning machine may include a cover plate assembly 100 and a cavity assembly 200, wherein the cover plate assembly 100 is fixedly disposed on the top of the cavity assembly 200; The cavity assembly 200 includes a push rod motor 201, a partition 202, and a storage cavity 205. The push rod motor 201 is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the cavity assembly 200. The partition 202 is horizontally disposed at the top of the push rod motor 201. The storage cavity 205 is disposed on the side of the partition 202 away from the push rod motor 201. The side wall of the storage cavity 205 is a retractable side wall. The storage cavity 205 is used to store semi-solid seasonings. The top side wall of the storage cavity 205 is provided with a discharge port. When the push rod motor 201 pushes the partition 202 to move, the side wall of the storage cavity 205 is compressed as the partition 202 moves, squeezing the semi-solid seasonings to the discharge port. The cover plate assembly 100 includes a telescopic sleeve 105, which is disposed at the bottom of the cover plate assembly 100 and extends into the storage cavity 205 to abut against the partition 202. The telescopic direction of the telescopic sleeve 105 is consistent with the movement direction of the push rod motor 201. The telescopic sleeve 105 is perpendicular to the partition 202.

[0025] Semi-solid seasonings, such as oyster sauce, peanut butter, salad dressing, ketchup, and sesame paste, have poor flowability. Existing manual extrusion methods cannot achieve precise quantitative dispensing of these seasonings. This application provides a seasoning machine that achieves continuous quantitative dispensing of semi-solid seasonings by reducing the volume of the cavity through a variable cavity. The seasoning machine may include a cover assembly 100 and a cavity assembly 200. The cover assembly 100 may be an upper cover assembly, disposed on top of the cavity assembly 200. The cavity assembly 200 may include a push rod motor 201, a partition 202, and a storage cavity 205. The storage cavity 205 is the seasoning cavity used to store semi-solid seasonings, and the sidewalls of the storage cavity 205 are retractable. A push rod motor 201 is located at the bottom of the entire cavity assembly 200, and a partition 202 is horizontally positioned above the push rod motor 201. Above the partition 202 is the storage cavity 205, where semi-solid seasonings are stored. The partition 202 divides the entire cavity assembly 200 into upper and lower parts. When the push rod motor 201 pushes upward, it drives the partition 202 to move upward. When the partition 202 moves upward, it compresses the storage cavity 205, causing the sidewalls of the storage cavity 205 to contract. This forces the semi-solid seasonings inside the storage cavity 205 to be extruded to the outlet. The sidewalls of the storage cavity 205 can be made of a high-toughness, soft plastic film or a foldable, multi-layered structure to allow for the expansion and contraction of the storage cavity 205.

[0026] In this embodiment, the cover assembly 100 may include a telescopic sleeve 105. The telescopic sleeve 105 is disposed at the bottom of the cover assembly 100 and extends into the interior of the storage cavity 205, abutting against the partition 202. The telescopic sleeve 105 is perpendicular to the partition 202, and the telescopic direction of the telescopic sleeve 105 is consistent with the movement direction of the push rod motor 201. When the push rod motor 201 pushes the partition 202 upward, the side wall of the storage cavity 205 and the telescopic sleeve 105 will contract synchronously, causing the semi-solid seasoning in the storage cavity 205 to be squeezed to the top outlet for feeding. The telescopic sleeve 105 may be disposed at the center of the entire storage cavity 205 to ensure the stability and reliability of the entire telescopic structure.

[0027] In this embodiment, the volume of the storage cavity 205 can be controlled by controlling the pushing amount of the push rod motor 201. By controlling the reduction of the volume of semi-solid seasoning in the storage cavity 205 each time, the volume of semi-solid seasoning squeezed to the discharge port each time can be kept the same, thereby achieving precise quantitative dispensing of semi-solid seasoning.

[0028] In an exemplary embodiment, the cover plate assembly 100 may further include an elastic member 106, which is disposed inside the telescopic sleeve 105 along the telescopic direction of the telescopic sleeve 105 and is fixedly connected to the telescopic sleeve 105.

[0029] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cover assembly 100 may further include an elastic component 106, which may be a spring. The elastic component 106 is disposed inside the telescopic sleeve 105 along the telescopic direction of the telescopic sleeve 105 and is fixedly connected to it. The elastic component 106 may be disposed at the center of the telescopic sleeve 105. When the telescopic sleeve 105 extends or retracts, the elastic component 106 disposed inside the telescopic sleeve 105 can ensure the vertical structure of the telescopic sleeve 105 and prevent the telescopic sleeve 105 from shifting in the horizontal direction during the extension and retraction process. This would prevent the volume reduction of the semi-solid seasoning in the storage cavity 205 from being consistent with each dispensing, thereby affecting the quantitative dispensing of the semi-solid seasoning.

[0030] This embodiment of the application provides an elastic component 106 inside the telescopic sleeve 105, which ensures the vertical structure of the telescopic sleeve 105, making the telescopic structure of the telescopic sleeve 105 more stable and improving the feeding accuracy of the seasoning machine.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment, the cover assembly 100 further includes a cooling plate 103, which is disposed on the top of the telescopic sleeve 105. The cooling end of the cooling plate 103 is fixedly connected to the elastic member 106, and the heat dissipation end of the cooling plate 103 is provided with a heat dissipation device 102, which is fixedly connected to the cooling plate 103. The cooling plate 103 is arranged parallel to the partition 202, and the elastic member 106 is coaxially arranged with the storage cavity 205.

[0032] In this embodiment, by ensuring the sealing of the storage cavity 205 and incorporating a refrigeration structure within the condiment machine, the refrigeration problem of semi-solid condiments can be effectively solved, achieving long-term stable preservation of semi-solid condiments. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the cover assembly 100 may include a cooling element 103 for cooling the seasonings stored in the storage cavity 205. The cooling element 103 may be a semiconductor cooling element 103, and the cooling end of the semiconductor cooling element 103 may be directly connected to the elastic component 106 in the telescopic sleeve 105, so that the cooling energy is directly transferred to the spring. Furthermore, as... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a heat dissipation device 102 can be provided at the heat dissipation end of the semiconductor cooling chip 103. The heat dissipation device 102 can be a fan, which can dissipate the heat generated by the cooling chip 103 to ensure that the cooling chip 103 can perform cooling normally. In addition, the elastic member 106 is located in the middle of the entire storage cavity 205, which can ensure that the cooling chip 103 performs uniform cooling to achieve the cold storage of semi-solid seasonings.

[0033] This application embodiment solves the problem of refrigeration of semi-solid seasonings by setting a refrigeration structure inside the seasoning machine, and realizes long-term cold storage of semi-solid seasonings.

[0034] In one exemplary embodiment, a first iron plate 206 is provided at the top of the storage cavity 205, and the first iron plate 206 is fixedly connected to the storage cavity 205; a second iron plate 204 is provided at the bottom of the storage cavity 205, and the second iron plate 204 is fixedly connected to the storage cavity 205. The cover plate assembly 100 further includes a first magnetic component 104, which is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the cover plate assembly 100, and the first iron sheet 206 is adsorbed onto the surface of the first magnetic component 104. A second magnetic component 203 is provided on the side of the partition 202 near the storage cavity 205. The second magnetic component 203 is fixedly connected to the partition 202, and the second iron sheet 204 is adsorbed onto the surface of the second magnetic component 203.

[0035] In this embodiment, to ensure that the height of the storage cavity 205 in its normal state is from the lower edge of the cover assembly 100 to the upper edge of the partition 202, such as Figures 1-3As shown, a magnetic component can be installed on the partition 202, and an iron sheet can be installed on the storage cavity 205, allowing the magnetic component to magnetically attract the patch. Two first iron sheets 206 can be installed on the top of the storage cavity 205, one on each side. A first magnetic component 104 can be installed at the bottom of the cover assembly 100. The number and position of the first magnetic components 104 correspond to the number and position of the first iron sheets 206 to ensure magnetic attraction. Similarly, a second iron sheet 204 can be installed at the bottom of the storage cavity 205, and a second magnetic component 203 can be installed on the partition 202, ensuring their positions and numbers correspond to achieve magnetic attraction between the second iron sheet 204 and the second magnetic component 203, making the structure of the storage cavity 205 more stable.

[0036] By setting corresponding iron sheets and magnetic components, this embodiment of the application can ensure that the height of the storage cavity 205 of the seasoning machine is from the lower edge of the cover plate assembly 100 to the upper edge of the partition 202, so as to avoid the uncertainty of the height of the storage cavity 205 affecting the actual pushing amount of the push rod motor 201 for the semi-solid seasoning, which would prevent quantitative feeding.

[0037] In an exemplary embodiment, the cavity assembly 200 further includes a baffle 207 and a housing 209. One side of the baffle 207 is fixedly connected to the housing 209. The baffle 207 is disposed outside the discharge port. The size of the baffle 207 matches the size of the discharge port. The baffle 207 covers the discharge port. A rotating shaft is provided on one side of the baffle 207. When the baffle 207 is squeezed, it rotates along the rotating shaft so that the semi-solid seasoning is discharged from the discharge port.

[0038] In this embodiment, the cavity assembly 200 of the seasoning machine may further include a baffle 207 and a housing 209. The housing 209 is the external shell structure of the entire seasoning machine. The baffle 207 is disposed at the discharge port of the seasoning machine, covering the discharge port, and one side of the baffle 207 is fixedly connected to the housing 209. A rotating shaft is provided on one side of the baffle 207. When the semi-solid seasoning in the storage cavity 205 is squeezed to the discharge port, it will push the baffle 207 to rotate outward along the rotating shaft, and the semi-solid seasoning can then be discharged from the discharge port.

[0039] In this embodiment, the outer shell 209 of the cavity assembly 200 can be made of thermal insulation material, thereby reducing the loss of cold energy generated by the cooling element 103 and realizing the cold storage of semi-solid seasonings.

[0040] In this embodiment, since only the seasoning chamber, the retractable sleeve 105, and the baffle 207 directly contact the semi-solid seasonings in the entire seasoning machine, ensuring that the materials in these three locations are food-grade materials is sufficient to achieve food-grade storage. The contact area between the baffle 207 and the seasonings is fixed and small, making it easy to clean. Furthermore, the sidewalls of the seasoning chamber and the retractable sleeve 105 can both be made of soft plastic film, offering high replaceability. After a period of use, they can be discarded and replaced, solving the problem of difficult cleaning.

[0041] In this embodiment, a rotatable baffle 207 is provided. When material needs to be discharged, the baffle 207 rotates under the push of the semi-solid seasoning to achieve material discharge. When material discharge is not required, the baffle 207 can cover the discharge port to prevent moisture, air or other substances from affecting the storage of the semi-solid seasoning, causing the semi-solid seasoning to become damp or deteriorate, thus achieving the sealing of the storage cavity 205.

[0042] In an exemplary embodiment, the cavity assembly 200 further includes a sensor 208, which is disposed on the top of the baffle 207 and fixedly connected to the housing 209. The sensor 208 is used to detect the rotation state of the baffle 207.

[0043] In this embodiment, a sensor 208 can be used to monitor the rotation state of the baffle 207, ensuring that after discharging, the baffle 207 returns to its original state, i.e., covers the discharge port, thus ensuring the sealing of the storage cavity 205. Figure 6 As shown, sensor 208 can be set on the top of baffle 207 and fixed on housing 209 to ensure that sensor 208 can obtain the rotation state of baffle 207 in a timely and accurate manner.

[0044] In this embodiment of the application, by setting a sensor 208, the rotation state of the baffle 207 can be obtained in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring that the baffle 207 can return to its initial state after the feeding is finished, thus ensuring the sealing of the storage cavity 205.

[0045] In an exemplary embodiment, the cover plate assembly 100 further includes a cover plate housing 101 and a detachable component 110. The cover plate housing 101 is fixedly connected to the storage cavity 205. A first groove is provided on the cover plate housing 101. The size of the detachable component 110 matches the size of the first groove. The detachable component 110 is embedded in the first groove. The first groove is coaxially arranged with the storage cavity 205.

[0046] In this embodiment of the application, in order to solve the problem of adding semi-solid seasonings, the entire cover assembly 100 is snapped onto the cavity assembly 200, such as... Figures 1-3As shown, the cover assembly 100 may include a cover housing 101 and a detachable component 110. The detachable component 110 is embedded in a first groove on the cover housing 101. When it is necessary to add material to the storage cavity 205, the detachable component 110 can be completely removed for material addition. The entire detachable component 110 can be positioned in the middle of the mixing machine. The detachable component 110 may include a cooling plate 103, a heat dissipation device 102, a telescopic sleeve 105, and an elastic component 106 within the telescopic sleeve 105.

[0047] This application embodiment, by providing a detachable component 110, can effectively solve the problem of adding semi-solid seasonings, and can realize the long-term cyclical use of the seasoning machine.

[0048] In an exemplary embodiment, the side of the detachable component 110 is provided with a slider groove, a slider spring 111 is provided in the slider groove, one end of the slider spring 111 is fixed in the slider groove, and the other end of the slider spring 111 is provided with a slider 112, which is fixedly connected to the slider spring 111.

[0049] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the detachable component 110 has a slider groove on its side, and a slider spring 111 is installed in the slider groove. One end of the slider spring 111 is fixed in the slider groove, and the other end is provided with a slider 112. When it is necessary to add material to the storage cavity 205, the slider 112 can be pressed. The slider spring 111 is compressed after the slider 112 is pressed, thereby removing the detachable component 110 as a whole. Since the first magnetic component 104 on the cover assembly 100 is still on the cover housing 101, the storage cavity 205 can still maintain a normal state. After the material is added, the detachable component 110 can be reinstalled in the first groove to continue to maintain the sealed state of the storage cavity 205.

[0050] The embodiments of this application enable the disassembly and installation of the detachable component 110 through the cooperation between the slider 112 and the slider spring 111, which facilitates the feeding of materials into the storage cavity 205.

[0051] In an exemplary embodiment, the cover plate housing 101 is further provided with a second groove, the second groove being in close contact with the first groove, and the opening directions of the first groove and the second groove being consistent. An opening is provided at the connection between the first groove and the second groove, and the opening connects the first groove and the second groove; the size of the opening matches the size of the slider 112, and the slider 112 is engaged in the opening.

[0052] In this embodiment of the application, a second groove is provided on the cover plate housing 101. The opening direction of the second groove is consistent with the opening direction of the first groove, and the second groove is tightly attached to the first groove. The user can press the slider 112 on the side inside the second groove to remove the detachable part 110, which improves the ease of operation of the detachable part 110 during disassembly and installation.

[0053] By closely fitting the second groove to the first groove in this embodiment, the ease of operation of the detachable component 110 during disassembly and installation can be effectively improved, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0054] In this embodiment, after the seasoning is dispensed, the push rod motor 201 moves downward a preset distance 'a'. The storage cavity 205, i.e., the seasoning cavity, expands under the influence of gravity and spring force, preventing the seasoning from being squeezed into the outlet. This ensures that the baffle 207 returns to its initial state, covering the outlet, thus guaranteeing that the seasoning in the cavity remains in the same state before each dispensing. The preset distance 'a' can be set according to the required amount of seasoning to be dispensed.

[0055] This embodiment of the application achieves quantitative dispensing of semi-solid seasonings by quantitatively reducing the volume of the variable cavity. The pusher motor 201 pushes the partition 202, which in turn compresses the side wall of the storage cavity 205 and the retractable sleeve 105, squeezing the semi-solid seasonings in the storage cavity 205 to the outlet for dispensing. Precise quantitative dispensing is achieved by controlling the actual pushing amount of the pusher motor 201 on the semi-solid seasonings to remain consistent each time. The cooling plate 103 provides cooling to the seasonings in the storage cavity 205, solving the refrigeration problem of semi-solid seasonings and enabling long-term cold storage, preventing spoilage and waste. The rotatable baffle 207 completely covers the outlet when dispensing is not required. The sealed storage cavity 205 facilitates the long-term preservation of seasonings. The removable component 110 allows for timely replenishment of seasonings within the storage cavity 205. Removing the removable component 110 allows for easy addition of seasonings, enabling long-term cyclical use of the seasoning machine. After adding seasonings, reinstalling the removable component 110 seals the storage cavity 205. Furthermore, only the storage cavity 205, the telescopic sleeve 105, and the baffle 207 directly contact the semi-solid seasonings. Ensuring these three components are made of food-grade materials guarantees the food safety of the storage cavity 205 and the seasonings. The side walls of the storage cavity 205 and the telescopic sleeve 105 can be made of full-fat plastic film, offering high replaceability and ease of replacement, thus solving the problem of difficult cleaning.

[0056] The following describes a quantitative feeding method for a seasoning machine according to this application. The seasoning machine is the one described above.Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a quantitative feeding method for a seasoning machine provided in an embodiment of this specification. This specification provides the method operation steps described in the embodiments or flowchart, but based on conventional or non-inventive labor, more or fewer operation steps may be included. The order of steps listed in the embodiments is merely one possible execution order among many and does not represent the only possible execution order. In actual system or server product execution, the method can be executed sequentially according to the embodiments or drawings, or in parallel (e.g., in a parallel processor or multi-threaded processing environment). Specifically, as shown in the attached drawings... Figure 7 As shown, the above method may include: S1: Obtain the seasoning quantity information in the storage cavity 205 of the seasoning machine, and determine the target pushing distance of the push rod motor 201 based on the seasoning quantity information; S2: Control push rod motor 201 to push the partition 202 of the seasoning machine to move a target advancing distance, so that the side wall of the retractable sleeve 105 and the storage cavity 205 of the seasoning machine is compressed as the partition 202 moves, and the semi-solid seasoning in the storage cavity 205 is squeezed to the discharge port for feeding. S3: When the feeding is detected to be finished, control the push rod motor 201 to retract.

[0057] In this embodiment, the volume of the storage cavity 205 can be controlled by adjusting the pushing amount of the pusher motor 201. By ensuring that the volume reduction of the semi-solid seasoning in the storage cavity 205 remains the same each time, the volume of semi-solid seasoning squeezed to the outlet is always equal, thus achieving precise quantitative dispensing of the semi-solid seasoning. Specifically, to ensure that the volume of semi-solid seasoning squeezed to the outlet is equal to a preset volume each time, the actual pushing distance of the pusher motor 201 over the semi-solid seasoning in the storage cavity 205 can be controlled to be a preset distance 'a'. Since the storage cavity 205 and the pusher motor 201 are vertically perpendicular, the pushing amount of the pusher motor 201 is the actual pushing distance of the semi-solid seasoning.

[0058] In an exemplary embodiment, obtaining the amount of seasoning in the storage cavity 205 of the seasoning machine and determining the target advancing distance of the push rod motor 201 based on the amount of seasoning may include: Obtain the seasoning quantity information within the storage cavity 205; The initial advancing distance of the push rod motor 201 is determined based on the seasoning inventory information; The target advance distance is determined based on the initial advance distance and the preset distance.

[0059] In this embodiment, the target pushing distance of the pusher motor 201 can be determined based on the seasoning storage information in the storage cavity 205 of the seasoning machine. If the seasoning machine is feeding for the first time, it means that the seasoning inside the storage cavity 205 is full (full but not overflowing the discharge port), and the initial pushing distance of the pusher motor 201 can be 0. If the seasoning inside the storage cavity 205 is not completely full, it is necessary to determine the distance from the current liquid level of the seasoning to the bottom of the discharge port, which is the aforementioned initial pushing distance. Based on this, adding a preset distance can make the amount of material squeezed to the discharge port the preset volume, thereby achieving precise quantitative feeding of semi-solid seasoning.

[0060] In an exemplary embodiment, controlling the push rod motor 201 to retract upon detecting the end of feeding may include: Upon detecting the end of feeding, the push rod motor 201 is controlled to retract a preset distance; Obtain the rotation state of baffle 207; If the rotation state indicates that the baffle 207 has returned to the initial state, the control of the seasoning machine to stop running is activated; the initial state indicates that the baffle 207 covers the discharge port.

[0061] In this embodiment, when the feeding process is detected to be complete, the push rod motor 201 is controlled to retract a preset distance a. The storage cavity 205, i.e., the mixing cavity, will expand under the action of gravity and spring force. The rotation state of the baffle 207 is obtained by the sensor 208. If the baffle 207 has returned to its initial state, i.e., completely covering the discharge port, the mixing machine can be controlled to stop running, and the entire feeding process is complete. If the baffle 207 has not returned to its initial state, a corresponding prompt message is generated to remind the user to perform timely maintenance to prevent blockage of the discharge port and ensure that the storage cavity is sealed after feeding is completed.

[0062] In this embodiment, the target advancing distance of the push rod motor 201 can be determined based on the amount of seasoning stored in the seasoning machine's storage cavity 205. The push rod motor 201 of the seasoning machine is controlled to push the partition 202 to move the target advancing distance, so that the telescopic sleeve 105 and the side wall of the storage cavity 205 are compressed as the partition 202 moves, so as to squeeze the semi-solid seasoning in the cavity to the discharge port and discharge it from the discharge port. After the feeding is completed, the push rod motor 201 will retract a preset distance a, and the storage cavity 205, i.e. the seasoning cavity, will expand under the action of gravity and spring force to avoid the seasoning being squeezed at the discharge port.

[0063] In this embodiment, there may be situations where the height of the seasoning in the seasoning cavity before discharge is unknown. Therefore, a corresponding discharge logic can be set up, such as... Figure 8The flowchart shown illustrates the feeding process. First, it's determined whether this is the first feeding. If not, the required upward distance for the pusher motor 201 needs to be calculated (this upward distance is necessary to compress the seasoning into the outlet). Adding a preset distance 'a' to this distance gives the target pushing distance for the pusher motor 201. The pusher motor 201 rises, compressing the seasoning in the chamber. After this, the pusher motor 201 descends the preset distance 'a'. If the baffle 207 has returned to its initial state, the entire discharging process ends. If the baffle 207 has not returned to its initial state, the process ends. If the material is being fed for the first time, the push rod motor 201 will rise, squeezing the seasoning into the discharge port, causing the baffle 207 to rotate and no longer completely cover the discharge port for discharging. When the discharging is finished, i.e., when the feeding is finished, the push rod motor 201 will fall a preset distance a. After the push rod motor 201 falls, the side wall of the storage cavity 205 will extend, and the volume of the storage cavity 205 will increase. The sensor 208 will determine whether the baffle 207 has returned to its initial state to ensure that the storage cavity 205 remains sealed after the discharging is completed.

[0064] In this embodiment of the application, if it is detected that the baffle 207 of the seasoning machine has not returned to its initial state, a corresponding warning message can be generated. The warning method can be an audible prompt or other methods that can serve as a prompt, to prevent the baffle 207 from becoming abnormal due to blockage of the discharge port or other mechanical problems, so as to facilitate timely handling and avoid affecting the normal use of the seasoning machine.

[0065] This specification also provides a quantitative feeding device for a seasoning machine, the device comprising: The target propulsion distance determination module is used to obtain the amount of seasoning in the storage cavity 205 of the seasoning machine and determine the target propulsion distance of the push rod motor 201 based on the amount of seasoning. The feeding module is used to control the push rod motor 201 to push the partition 202 of the seasoning machine to move the target advancing distance, so that the telescopic sleeve 105 of the seasoning machine and the side wall of the storage cavity 205 are compressed as the partition 202 moves, and the semi-solid seasoning in the storage cavity 205 is squeezed to the discharge port for feeding. The retraction module is used to control the push rod motor 201 to retract when the feeding is detected to be finished.

[0066] The apparatus and method embodiments described above are based on the same inventive concept.

[0067] This specification also provides an intelligent electrical appliance, which can be the above-mentioned seasoning machine or an electrical device equipped with the above-mentioned seasoning machine, and can realize the quantitative feeding method of the seasoning machine provided in the above method embodiment, and realize the intelligent feeding of semi-solid seasonings.

[0068] This specification also provides an electronic device, which includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores at least one instruction or at least one program, which is loaded and executed by the processor to implement the quantitative feeding method of the seasoning machine provided in the above method embodiments.

[0069] Embodiments of this application also provide a computer-readable storage medium, which can be disposed in a terminal to store at least one instruction or at least one program related to implementing the quantitative feeding method of the condiment machine in the method embodiments. The at least one instruction or at least one program is loaded and executed by the processor to implement the quantitative feeding method of the condiment machine provided in the above-described method embodiments. Embodiments of this application also provide a computer program product or computer program, which includes computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The processor of a computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer instructions, causing the computer device to perform actions to implement the quantitative feeding method of the condiment machine provided in the above-described method embodiments.

[0070] Optionally, in the embodiments of this specification, the storage medium may be located at at least one of the multiple network servers in a computer network. Optionally, in this embodiment, the storage medium may include, but is not limited to, various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), portable hard drives, magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0071] The memory described in the embodiments of this specification can be used to store software programs and modules. The processor executes various functional applications and data processing by running the software programs and modules stored in the memory. The memory may mainly include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system, application programs required for the functions, etc.; the data storage area may store data created according to the use of the device, etc. In addition, the memory may include high-speed random access memory, and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage device. Accordingly, the memory may also include a memory controller to provide the processor with access to the memory.

[0072] The quantitative feeding method for the seasoning machine provided in this specification can be executed on a mobile terminal, computer terminal, server, or similar computing device. Taking running on a server as an example... Figure 9 This is a hardware structure block diagram of a server for a quantitative feeding method of a seasoning machine provided in the embodiments of this specification. Figure 9 As shown, the server 900 can vary significantly due to different configurations or performance. It may include one or more Central Processing Units (CPUs) 910 (CPUs 910 may include, but are not limited to, microprocessors such as MCUs or programmable logic devices such as FPGAs), a memory 930 for storing data, and one or more storage media 920 (e.g., one or more mass storage devices) for storing application programs 923 or data 922. The memory 930 and storage media 920 may be temporary or persistent storage. The program stored in the storage media 920 may include one or more modules, each module may include a series of instruction operations on the server. Furthermore, the CPU 910 may be configured to communicate with the storage media 920 and execute the series of instruction operations stored in the storage media 920 on the server 900. Server 900 may also include one or more power supplies 960, one or more wired or wireless network interfaces 950, one or more input / output interfaces 940, and / or one or more operating systems 921, such as Windows Server™, Mac OS X™, Unix™, Linux™, FreeBSD™, etc.

[0073] The input / output interface 940 can be used to receive or send data via a network. Specific examples of the network described above may include a wireless network provided by the communication provider of server 900. In one example, the input / output interface 940 includes a network interface controller (NIC), which can connect to other network devices via a base station to communicate with the Internet. In another example, the input / output interface 940 may be a radio frequency (RF) module used for wireless communication with the Internet.

[0074] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 9 The structure shown is for illustrative purposes only and does not limit the structure of the aforementioned electronic device. For example, server 900 may also include... Figure 9 The more or fewer components shown, or having the same Figure 9 The different configurations shown.

[0075] As can be seen from the embodiments of the seasoning machine and the quantitative feeding method of the seasoning machine provided in this application, the seasoning machine of this application includes a cover plate assembly and a cavity assembly. The cover plate assembly is fixedly disposed on the top of the cavity assembly. The cavity assembly includes a push rod motor, a partition, and a storage cavity. The push rod motor is fixedly disposed on the bottom of the cavity assembly. The partition is horizontally disposed on the top of the push rod motor. A storage cavity is disposed on the side of the partition away from the push rod motor. The side wall of the storage cavity is a retractable side wall. The storage cavity is used to store semi-solid seasonings. A discharge port is disposed on the top side wall of the storage cavity. When the push rod motor pushes the partition to move, the side wall of the storage cavity is compressed along with the movement of the partition, squeezing the semi-solid seasonings to the discharge port. The cover plate assembly includes a retractable sleeve. The retractable sleeve is disposed at the bottom of the cover plate assembly and extends into the storage cavity to abut against the partition. The extension and retraction direction of the retractable sleeve is consistent with the movement direction of the push rod motor. The retractable sleeve is perpendicular to the partition. This application achieves quantitative dispensing of semi-solid seasonings by quantitatively reducing the volume of a variable cavity. A pusher motor drives a baffle, which in turn compresses the sidewalls and retractable sleeve of the storage cavity, forcing the semi-solid seasonings into the outlet. Precise dispensing is achieved by controlling the actual amount of material pushed by the pusher motor each time. A cooling element provides cooling to the seasonings in the storage cavity, solving the refrigeration problem of semi-solid seasonings and enabling long-term cold storage, preventing spoilage and waste. A rotatable baffle completely covers the outlet when dispensing is not required. Achieving a sealed storage chamber facilitates the long-term preservation of seasonings. The detachable components allow for timely replenishment of seasonings within the chamber; simply removing the components allows for easy addition, enabling long-term cyclical use of the seasoning machine. Reinstalling the detachable components after adding seasonings seals the storage chamber. Furthermore, only the storage chamber, the retractable sleeve, and the baffle directly contact the semi-solid seasonings. Ensuring these three components are made of food-grade materials guarantees the food-grade quality of the storage chamber and the safety of the seasonings. Additionally, the side walls of the storage chamber and the retractable sleeve can be made of pure plastic film, offering high replaceability and ease of replacement, thus solving the problem of difficult cleaning.

[0076] It should be noted that the order of the embodiments described above is merely for descriptive purposes and does not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. Furthermore, specific embodiments of this specification have been described above. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recorded in the claims can be performed in a different order than that shown in the embodiments and still achieve the desired result. Additionally, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require a specific or sequential order to achieve the desired result. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0077] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the embodiments of apparatus, devices, and storage media are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the descriptions are relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions of the method embodiments.

[0078] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above embodiments can be implemented by hardware or by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer storage medium, such as a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk.

[0079] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A seasoning machine, characterized in that, The seasoning machine includes a cover plate assembly and a cavity assembly, wherein the cover plate assembly is fixedly disposed on the top of the cavity assembly; The cavity assembly includes a push rod motor, a partition, and a storage cavity. The push rod motor is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the cavity assembly, and the partition is horizontally mounted at the top of the push rod motor. The storage cavity is located on the side of the partition away from the push rod motor, and the side wall of the storage cavity is retractable. The storage cavity is used to store semi-solid seasonings, and a discharge port is provided on the top side wall of the storage cavity. When the push rod motor pushes the partition to move, the side wall of the storage cavity is compressed along with the movement of the partition, squeezing the semi-solid seasonings to the discharge port. The cover plate assembly includes a telescopic sleeve disposed at the bottom of the cover plate assembly and extending into the storage cavity to abut against the partition. The telescopic sleeve extends in the same direction as the movement direction of the push rod motor. The telescopic sleeve is perpendicular to the partition.

2. The seasoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate assembly further includes an elastic component, which is disposed inside the telescopic sleeve along the telescopic direction of the telescopic sleeve and is fixedly connected to the telescopic sleeve.

3. The seasoning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover plate assembly also includes a cooling plate, which is disposed on the top of the telescopic sleeve. The cooling end of the cooling plate is fixedly connected to the elastic component, and the heat dissipation end of the cooling plate is provided with a heat dissipation device, which is fixedly connected to the cooling plate. The cooling plate is arranged parallel to the partition plate, and the elastic component is arranged coaxially with the storage cavity.

4. The seasoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first iron plate is provided at the top of the storage cavity, and the first iron plate is fixedly connected to the storage cavity; a second iron plate is provided at the bottom of the storage cavity, and the second iron plate is fixedly connected to the storage cavity. The cover plate assembly further includes a first magnetic component, which is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the cover plate assembly, and the first iron sheet is adsorbed onto the surface of the first magnetic component; A second magnetic component is provided on the side of the partition near the storage cavity. The second magnetic component is fixedly connected to the partition, and the second iron sheet is adsorbed onto the surface of the second magnetic component.

5. The seasoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cavity assembly also includes a baffle and a housing. One side of the baffle is fixedly connected to the housing. The baffle is disposed outside the discharge port. The size of the baffle matches the size of the discharge port. The baffle covers the discharge port. A rotating shaft is provided on one side of the baffle. When the baffle is squeezed, it rotates along the rotating shaft so that the semi-solid seasoning is discharged from the discharge port.

6. The seasoning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cavity assembly also includes a sensor, which is disposed on the top of the baffle and fixedly connected to the housing, and is used to detect the rotation state of the baffle.

7. The seasoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate assembly further includes a cover plate housing and a detachable component. The cover plate housing is fixedly connected to the storage cavity. A first groove is provided on the cover plate housing. The size of the detachable component matches the size of the first groove. The detachable component is embedded in the first groove. The first groove is coaxially arranged with the storage cavity.

8. The seasoning machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The detachable component has a slider groove on its side, and a slider spring is provided in the slider groove. One end of the slider spring is fixed in the slider groove, and the other end of the slider spring is provided with a slider. The slider is fixedly connected to the slider spring.

9. The seasoning machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cover plate housing is also provided with a second groove, which is in close contact with the first groove, and the opening directions of the first groove and the second groove are consistent. An opening is provided at the connection between the first groove and the second groove, and the opening connects the first groove and the second groove; the size of the opening matches the size of the slider, and the slider is engaged in the opening.

10. A method for quantitatively dispensing ingredients in a seasoning machine, characterized in that, The seasoning machine is the seasoning machine according to any one of claims 1-9, and the quantitative feeding method includes: Obtain the seasoning quantity information in the storage cavity of the seasoning machine, and determine the target pushing distance of the push rod motor based on the seasoning quantity information; The push rod motor is controlled to push the partition of the seasoning machine to move the target advancing distance, so that the telescopic sleeve of the seasoning machine and the side wall of the storage cavity are compressed as the partition moves, and the semi-solid seasoning in the storage cavity is squeezed to the discharge port for feeding. When the feeding process is detected to be complete, the push rod motor is controlled to retract.

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