Automatic food material feeding equipment and method for cooking

Abstract

The invention provides automatic food material feeding equipment and method for cooking, and relates to the technical field of automatic catering equipment. The automatic food material feeding equipment comprises a rack, a clamping and conveying unit, a bag cutting unit, a bag opening unit and a waste bag recycling unit. According to the automatic feeding device, the food materials in the food material bag can be accurately and efficiently fed, and the whole feeding process of the food materials is automatic and accurate. The clamping and conveying unit is used for stably clamping and sequentially conveying food material bags connected in series, the bag cutting unit is combined for precisely cutting one ends of the food material bags, the bag opening unit is used for reliably opening the cut bag openings, and finally empty bag recycling is completed through the waste bag recycling unit. The whole set of equipment works cooperatively, manual operation is completely replaced, automatic operation of the whole process from conveying, bag opening, feeding to waste bag recycling is achieved, it is ensured that food materials can be accurately fed into a wok according to the preset sequence and time, and the standardization and consistency of the cooking technology are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of catering automation equipment technology, specifically to an automatic food ingredient dispensing device and method for stir-frying. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of technology and the accelerating pace of life, unmanned smart restaurants are gradually entering the public eye. These restaurants integrate big data, artificial intelligence, and automation technologies, aiming to provide efficient, transparent, and healthy catering solutions. Among them, automatic cooking machines can automate the cooking process, but the process of adding ingredients often still requires manual intervention.

[0003] To automate the entire food ingredient dispensing process, various ingredients are pre-packaged in bags and connected in the order of cooking, so that the bags can be opened and the ingredients dispensed sequentially during cooking. However, reliably and accurately dispensing the ingredients from these bags remains a practical technical challenge. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic food dispensing device and method for stir-frying, so as to accurately and efficiently dispense food from food bags.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: An automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying, comprising: frame; The clamping and conveying unit extends along the front and rear of the frame to clamp and convey the connected food bags, clamping both ends of the food bags. Among them, the food bags are formed by connecting several food bags at least one end by connecting strips; The bag cutting unit, located on the frame, cuts the food bags conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit one by one. The bag cutting operation is to cut one end of the food bag open. The bag opening unit is located on the frame and behind the bag cutting unit. It opens the food bag, which is conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit and has been cut at one end, to the opposite sides, allowing the food inside the bag to fall and be released. The waste bag recycling unit is located on the frame and behind the bag opening unit. It recycles empty food bags that are conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit.

[0006] Preferably, the bag-cutting unit includes a support frame, a circular blade, a drive motor, and a blade base; The support frame is mounted on the machine frame; A blade pivot is connected to the center of the circular blade, and the blade pivot and / or the circular blade are rotatably connected to the support frame; The drive motor is mounted on the support frame, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the blade shaft. The blade base is mounted on the frame and is located below the circular blade. The blade base has a through-groove running from top to bottom. The circular blade can be partially embedded in the groove. The clamping and conveying unit can move the food bag toward the direction of the circular blade.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes a swing mechanism that can drive the support frame to swing relative to the frame, so that the circular blade is inserted into or disengaged from the slot.

[0008] Preferably, the swing mechanism includes a support shaft, a swing arm, and a telescopic cylinder; The support shaft is rotatably connected to the frame, and the support frame is mounted on the support shaft; One end of the swing arm is connected to one end of the support shaft; One end of the telescopic cylinder is hinged to the frame, and the other end of the telescopic cylinder is hinged to the other end of the swing arm.

[0009] Preferably, the bag opening unit includes a first support arm, a first suction cup, a second support arm, a second suction cup, an action drive mechanism, and a shaking drive mechanism; The first support arm is mounted on the frame, and the first suction cup is mounted on the inner side of the first support arm; The second suction cup is located on the inside of the second support arm; The motion drive mechanism is used to change the position of the first support arm and / or the second support arm so that the second suction cup moves closer to or away from the first suction cup; When the second suction cup approaches the first suction cup, the first and second suction cups respectively adhere to the opposite sides of the food bag; The shaking drive mechanism is used to drive the first support arm and / or the second support arm to shake.

[0010] Preferably, the upper end of the second support arm is hinged to the upper end of the first support arm; The motion drive mechanism is used to drive the second support arm to swing relative to the first support arm, so that the second suction cup moves closer to or away from the first suction cup. The motion drive mechanism includes a first rotating shaft, a first motor, a first drive pulley, a first driven pulley, and a first synchronous belt; the upper end of the second support arm is connected to the first rotating shaft, and the axis of the first rotating shaft coincides with the axis of the hinge; the first drive pulley is connected to the output rotating shaft of the first motor, the first driven pulley is connected to the first rotating shaft, and the first synchronous belt is connected between the first drive pulley and the first driven pulley.

[0011] Preferably, the second support arm includes a main arm and a shaking arm, the shaking arm is hinged to the main arm, and the second suction cup is disposed on the shaking arm; The shaking drive mechanism is used to drive the shaking arm to swing relative to the main arm, so that the shaking arm wobbles relative to the main arm; The jitter drive mechanism includes a cam, a second motor, a second drive pulley, a second driven pulley, a second rotating shaft, a second synchronous belt, and a return spring; The cam is rotatably connected to the main arm, the second drive pulley is connected to the output shaft of the second motor, the second driven pulley is connected to the cam via the second shaft, and a second synchronous belt is connected between the second drive pulley and the second driven pulley. The cam can abut against one end of the vibrating arm; The two ends of the return spring are connected to one end of the shaking arm and the main arm, respectively.

[0012] Preferably, guide members are provided on both sides of the front end of the frame in the horizontal and / or vertical directions. The inside of the guide member is a hollow cavity, the opposite ends of the guide member are through, and the inner side of the guide member has a slit. The end of the food bag and the connecting strip are embedded into the hollow cavity from one end of the guide, and the connecting strip cannot pass through the gap.

[0013] Preferably, a waste bag guide plate is provided on the frame and located behind the bag opening unit, the waste bag guide plate extending from the uncut end of the food bag to the cut end.

[0014] An automatic ingredient dispensing method for stir-frying, using the aforementioned automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying, comprises the following steps: S1. The connected food bags are held by the clamping and conveying unit and conveyed along the front and rear directions of the frame; S2. The bag cutting unit performs a bag cutting operation on each of the food bags conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit. The bag cutting operation is to cut one end of the food bag. S3. The bag opening unit opens the food bag, which is being conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit and has been cut open at one end, to the two sides, allowing the food inside the food bag to fall and be released. S4. The waste bag recycling unit will recycle the empty food bags that are conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the automatic ingredient dispensing device and method for stir-frying of the present invention has the following significant beneficial technical effects: 1. This invention enables precise and efficient dispensing of ingredients from food bags, achieving full automation and precision throughout the entire process. A clamping and conveying unit stably holds and sequentially conveys the connected food bags, while a bag-cutting unit precisely cuts one end of each bag. An opening unit reliably opens the cut bag, and finally, an empty bag recycling unit collects the empty bags. The entire system works collaboratively, completely replacing manual operation and achieving full automation from conveying, opening, and dispensing to waste bag recycling. This ensures that ingredients are precisely added to the wok according to a preset sequence and timing, improving the standardization and consistency of the cooking process.

[0016] 2. This invention employs a swingable, rotating circular blade in conjunction with a blade base featuring a groove, ensuring stable cutting action and clean cuts. The inclined portion of the blade base effectively guides the food bag into the cutting position, guaranteeing a high success rate and precision. The swing mechanism allows the blade to disengage from the groove, facilitating maintenance and cleaning.

[0017] 3. This invention employs a double suction cup structure driven by a motor that can swing relative to each other, reliably adsorbing and opening the bag opening, allowing the food to fall smoothly under gravity. A specially designed shaking drive mechanism generates high-frequency, small-amplitude shaking on one side of the suction cup and the bag body, effectively shaking off food adhering to the inner wall of the bag, greatly reducing food residue and ensuring the integrity of the food placement and the accuracy of the dish proportions.

[0018] 4. The clamping and conveying unit of this invention uses upper and lower synchronous belts for clamping, ensuring smooth conveying; the guide and lifting wheel at the front end can effectively guide and limit the connected food bags and connecting strips, ensuring that the food bags smoothly enter the conveying path, preventing misalignment or slippage, and ensuring the continuity of the process. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional embodiment of an automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional embodiment of an automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is a side view of an automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a top view of an automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional representation of a portion of the automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional representation of a portion of the automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional representation of a portion of the automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 ; Figure 8 This is a partial structural side view of an automatic food dispensing device for stir-frying according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a top view of a portion of the structure of an automatic food dispensing device for stir-frying according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the bag-cutting unit structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 The three-dimensional shape of the bag opening unit in an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 ; Figure 12 The three-dimensional shape of the bag opening unit in an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 ; Figure 13 The three-dimensional shape of the bag opening unit in an embodiment of the present invention Figure 3 ; Figure 14 This is a side view of the bag-opening unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the first guide member according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 This is a perspective view of the second guide member according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the food bags connected in series according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Certain embodiments of the invention will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and some, but not all, of these embodiments will be shown. In fact, various embodiments of the invention can be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided to enable the invention to meet applicable legal requirements.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and for 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In this embodiment of the invention, an automatic ingredient dispensing device and method for stir-frying are provided. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 17 As shown.

[0023] An automatic food dispensing device for stir-frying includes a frame 1, a clamping and conveying unit 2, a bag cutting unit 3, a bag opening unit 4, and a waste bag recycling unit 5.

[0024] The clamping and conveying unit 2 extends along the front and rear directions of the frame 1 to clamp and convey the connected food bags 6a, clamping both ends of the food bags 6a. The food bags 6a are connected in series by connecting strips 6b at least at one end of several food bags 6a. In this embodiment, the left and right ends of adjacent food bags 6a are connected in series by connecting strips 6b.

[0025] A clamping and conveying unit 2 is provided on both the left and right sides of the frame 1. The clamping and conveying unit 2 is used to clamp the opposite ends of the food bag 6a, and can drive the food bag to move along the front and back directions of the frame 1. Specifically, the clamping and conveying unit 2 on the left clamps the left end of the food bag 6a, and the clamping and conveying unit 2 on the right clamps the right end of the food bag 6a.

[0026] Specifically, the clamping and conveying unit 2 includes an upper clamping conveyor belt 2-1, a lower clamping conveyor belt 2-2, a tensioning roller 2-3, and a conveyor belt drive mechanism. The belt surfaces of the upper clamping conveyor belt 2-1 and the lower clamping conveyor belt 2-2 are used to clamp the food bag 6a. Furthermore, the tensioning roller 2-3 is mounted on the frame 1, contacting both the upper clamping conveyor belt 2-1 and the lower clamping conveyor belt 2-2, and tensioning the upper and lower clamping conveyor belts 2-1 and 2-2. This ensures that the upper and lower clamping conveyor belts 2-1 and 2-2 can firmly clamp the food bag 6a.

[0027] The conveyor belt drive mechanism includes a belt motor 2-4, a lower belt drive pulley 2-51, a lower belt driven pulley 2-52, an upper belt drive pulley 2-61, an upper belt driven pulley 2-62, and a transmission gear set 2-7. The lower belt drive pulley 2-51 is rotatably connected to the rear end of the frame 1, and the lower belt driven pulley 2-52 is rotatably connected to the front end of the frame 1. The lower clamping conveyor belt 2-2 is connected between the lower belt drive pulley 2-51 and the lower belt driven pulley 2-52. The upper belt drive pulley 2-61 is rotatably connected to the rear end of the frame 1, and the upper belt driven pulley 2-62 is rotatably connected to the front end of the frame 1. The upper clamping conveyor belt 2-1 is connected between the upper belt drive pulley 2-61 and the upper belt driven pulley 2-62. The output shaft of the belt motor 2-4 is connected to the input end of the transmission gear set 2-7, and the output end of the transmission gear set 2-7 is powered to the lower belt drive pulley 2-51 and the upper belt drive pulley 2-61.

[0028] The output shaft of the belt motor 2-4 rotates, which drives the lower belt drive wheel 2-51 and the upper belt drive wheel 2-61 to rotate synchronously via the transmission gear set 2-7, thereby driving the upper clamping conveyor belt 2-1 and the lower clamping conveyor belt 2-2 to run synchronously. During the synchronous operation of the upper clamping conveyor belt 2-1 and the lower clamping conveyor belt 2-2, the food bag 6a and the clamping conveyor belt do not undergo relative displacement.

[0029] Guide members 2-8 (first guide member and second guide member) are provided on both sides of the front end of the frame 1 in the horizontal and vertical directions. The inside of the guide member is a hollow cavity 2-81. The two ends of the guide member are connected and the inner side of the guide member has a slit 2-82. The end of the food bag 6a and the connecting strip 6b are embedded into the hollow cavity 2-81 from one end of the guide member. The connecting strip 6b cannot pass through the slit 2-82.

[0030] The frame 1 has a first guide member installed vertically on both sides of the front end, with the two ends of the first guide member being vertically positioned. The frame 1 also has a second guide member installed horizontally on both sides of the front end, with the two ends of the second guide member being horizontally positioned.

[0031] Lifting wheels 2-9 are rotatably connected to both sides of the front end of the frame 1. The lifting wheels 2-9 are located between the first guide member and the second guide member, and are driven to rotate by the output shaft of the belt motor 2-4. Specifically, the lower belt driven pulley 2-52 is connected to a first transition drive shaft, with a first transition pulley 2-91 at its end. The lifting wheel 2-9 is connected to a second transition drive shaft, with a second transition pulley 2-92 at its end. A transition drive belt 2-93 connects the first transition pulley 2-91 and the second transition pulley 2-92. The lower belt driven pulley 2-52 rotates to drive the lifting wheel 2-9 to rotate synchronously.

[0032] The food bag 6a and the connecting strip 6b can abut against the lifting wheel 2-9. As the lifting wheel 2-9 rotates, the food bag 6a and the connecting strip 6b are lifted upward.

[0033] An annular groove 2-90 is provided on the circumferential side of the lifting wheel 2-9, and the connecting strip 6b can be embedded in the groove 2-90 so that the groove 2-90 guides and limits the connected food bag 6a.

[0034] The outer diameter of the circumference of the lifting wheel 2-9 gradually decreases from the middle position to the inner end, so that when the food bag 6a comes into contact with the lifting wheel 2-9, the lifting wheel 2-9 exerts an inward force on the food bag 6a, preventing the food bag 6a from slipping off the frame 1.

[0035] The bag cutting unit 3 is set on the frame 1 and performs bag cutting operation on the food bags 6a conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit 2 one by one. The bag cutting operation is to cut open one end of the food bag 6a.

[0036] A support frame 3-1 is mounted on the machine frame 1. A blade shaft is connected to the center of the circular blade 3-2, and the blade shaft is rotatably connected to the support frame 3-1 via a bearing. A drive motor 3-3 is mounted on the support frame 3-1, and the output shaft of the drive motor 3-3 is connected to the blade shaft. When the output shaft of the drive motor 3-3 rotates, it drives the blade shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the circular blade 3-2 to rotate.

[0037] The output shaft of the drive motor 3-3 is connected to the drive pulley 3-41, and one end of the blade shaft is connected to the driven pulley 3-42. A transmission belt 3-43 connects the drive pulley 3-41 and the driven pulley 3-42. The output shaft of the drive motor 3-3 drives the drive pulley 3-41 to rotate, and the drive pulley 3-41 drives the driven pulley 3-42 to rotate via the transmission belt 3-43, which in turn drives the blade shaft to rotate.

[0038] A protective cover 3-11 is installed on the support frame 3-1, and the protective cover 3-11 is located above the circular blade 3-2. In this way, the protective cover 3-11 covers the circular blade 3-2, preventing operators from accidentally contacting the circular blade 3-2 and improving the safety of equipment operation.

[0039] The blade base 3-5 is mounted on the frame 1 and is located below the circular blade 3-2. The blade base 3-5 has a through-groove 3-51, in which the circular blade 3-2 can be partially embedded.

[0040] The front end of the blade base 3-5 is bent downward to form an inclined portion 3-52, so that the food bag 6a can be guided along the inclined portion 3-52 between the blade base 3-5 and the circular blade 3-2. The design of the inclined portion 3-52 at the front end of the blade base 3-5 effectively guides the food bag 6a smoothly into the cutting position, ensuring the accuracy of the cutting point and further improving the success rate of cutting and the precision of food dispensing.

[0041] The clamping and conveying unit 2 can move the food bag 6a toward the circular blade 3-2.

[0042] The swing mechanism drives the support frame 3-1 to swing relative to the frame 1, so that the circular blade 3-2 can be inserted into or disengaged from the blade groove 3-51. Specifically, the swing mechanism drives the support frame 3-1 to swing downwards to insert the circular blade 3-2 into the blade groove 3-51, and the swing mechanism drives the support frame 3-1 to swing upwards to disengage the circular blade 3-2 from the blade groove 3-51. When the bag cutting unit 3 is in the working state, the circular blade 3-2 is inserted into the blade groove 3-51; when the bag cutting unit 3 is not in the working state, the circular blade 3-2 is disengaged from the blade groove 3-51 to facilitate cleaning and replacement of the circular blade 3-2.

[0043] Specifically, the swing mechanism includes a support shaft 3-61, a swing arm 3-62, and a telescopic cylinder 3-63. A support base 1-1 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the frame 1. Both ends of the support shaft 3-61 are rotatably connected to the support base 1-1 on the same side via bearings. The support frame 3-1 is mounted on the support shaft 3-61, and one end of the swing arm 3-62 is connected to one end of the support shaft 3-61. One end of the telescopic cylinder 3-63 is hinged to the frame 1, and the other end of the telescopic cylinder 3-63 is hinged to the other end of the swing arm 3-62. The telescopic end of the telescopic cylinder 3-63 extends and retracts relative to the cylinder body end, thereby causing the swing arm 3-62 to swing, which in turn causes the support shaft 3-61 to rotate. The rotation of the support shaft 3-61 causes the support frame 3-1 to swing relative to the frame 1.

[0044] Photoelectric sensors 1-3 are installed at the feeding position of frame 1. Photoelectric sensors 1-3 are connected to the controller via signal cables. The food bag 6a is sprayed with an identification code. When photoelectric sensors 1-3 detect the identification code, they upload a signal to the controller, which then triggers the bag cutting unit 3 and the subsequent bag opening unit 4.

[0045] The bag-cutting unit 3 in this embodiment operates as follows: The swing mechanism drives the support frame 3-1 to swing downwards, causing the circular blade 3-2 to embed into the blade groove 3-51. The output shaft of the drive motor 3-3 rotates, driving the circular blade 3-2 to rotate. The clamping and conveying unit 2 clamps the opposite ends of the food bag 6a and moves the food bag 6a toward the circular blade 3-2. When the food bag 6a approaches the circular blade 3-2, the food bag 6a is guided by the inclined part 3-52 between the blade base 3-5 and the circular blade 3-2, and one end of the food bag 6a is cut off by the rotating circular blade 3-2, causing one end of the food bag 6a to tilt downwards. In the non-working state, the swing mechanism drives the support frame 3-1 to swing upwards, causing the circular blade 3-2 to disengage from the blade groove 3-51, facilitating the cleaning and replacement of the circular blade 3-2.

[0046] The bag opening unit 4 is set on the frame 1 and located behind the bag cutting unit 3. It opens the food bag 6a, which is conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit 2 and has one end cut open, to the opposite sides, and the food inside the food bag 6a falls and is put in.

[0047] The food bag opening device includes a first support arm 4-11, a first suction cup 4-21, a second support arm 4-12, a second suction cup 4-22, an action drive mechanism, and a vibration drive mechanism.

[0048] The first support arm 4-11 is located on one side of the frame 1, and the first suction cup 4-21 is located on the inner side of the first support arm 4-11. The inner side of the first support arm 4-11 is provided with two first suction cups 4-21 from top to bottom.

[0049] The second suction cup 4-22 is located on the inner side of the second support arm 4-12, wherein two second suction cups 4-22 are arranged from top to bottom on the inner side of the second support arm 4-12.

[0050] The motion drive mechanism is used to change the position of the first support arm 4-11 and / or the second support arm 4-12, so that the second suction cup 4-22 moves closer to or further away from the first suction cup 4-21. In this embodiment, the motion drive mechanism changes the position of the second support arm 4-12, so that the second suction cup 4-22 moves closer to or further away from the first suction cup 4-21.

[0051] The upper end of the second support arm 4-12 is hinged to the upper end of the first support arm 4-11. An actuation drive mechanism is used to swing the second support arm 4-12 relative to the first support arm 4-11, causing the second suction cup 4-22 to move closer to or further away from the first suction cup 4-21. Specifically, the second support arm 4-12 swings towards the first support arm 4-11 to bring the second suction cup 4-22 closer to the first suction cup 4-21; the second support arm 4-12 swings away from the first support arm 4-11 to move the second suction cup 4-22 away from the first suction cup 4-21.

[0052] The motion drive mechanism includes a first rotating shaft 4-31, a first motor 4-32, a first drive pulley 4-33, a first driven pulley 4-34, and a first synchronous belt 4-35. The upper end of the second support arm 4-12 is connected to the first rotating shaft 4-31, which is rotatably connected to the upper end of the first support arm 4-11. The axis of the first rotating shaft 4-31 coincides with the axis of the hinge. The output shaft of the first motor 4-32 is powered by the first rotating shaft 4-31. The first drive pulley 4-33 is connected to the output shaft of the first motor 4-32, the first driven pulley 4-34 is connected to the first rotating shaft 4-31, and the first synchronous belt 4-35 connects the first drive pulley 4-33 and the first driven pulley 4-34.

[0053] The output shaft of the first motor 4-32 rotates, causing the first drive pulley 4-33 to rotate by a set angle. The first drive pulley 4-33 drives the first passive pulley 4-34 to rotate by a set angle via the first synchronous belt 4-35, which in turn drives the first shaft 4-31 to rotate by a set angle, and finally causes the second support arm 4-12 to swing relative to the first support arm 4-11 by a set angle.

[0054] A support base 4-13 is provided at the upper end of the first support arm 4-11. Two limit switches 4-4 are provided on the support base 4-13 to monitor the relative positional changes between the first support arm 4-11 and the second support arm 4-12. The controller is connected to the limit switches 4-4 and the control terminal of the first motor 4-32 via signal cables.

[0055] A limit switch 4-4 is installed at one end of the support base 4-13. When the second support arm 4-12 swings toward the first support arm 4-11 to a set position, and the second suction cup 4-22 moves closer to the first suction cup 4-21 to a set position, so that the first suction cup 4-21 and the second suction cup 4-22 can abut against the food bag 6a, the limit switch 4-4 detects the second support arm 4-12. The limit switch 4-4 sends a signal to the controller, and the controller triggers the first motor 4-32 to stop rotating.

[0056] A limit switch 4-4 is installed at the other end of the support base 4-13. When the second support arm 4-12 swings away from the first support arm 4-11 to a set position, the second suction cup 4-22 moves away from the first suction cup 4-21 to a set position, causing the second suction cup 4-22 and the first suction cup 4-21 to open the food bag 6a, which has been cut open on one side by the bag-cutting unit 3, to the set maximum opening. The limit switch 4-4 detects the second support arm 4-12. The limit switch 4-4 sends a signal to the controller, and the controller triggers the first motor 4-32 to stop rotating.

[0057] When the second suction cup 4-22 approaches the first suction cup 4-21, the first suction cup 4-21 and the second suction cup 4-22 respectively adhere to the opposite sides of the food bag 6a. When the second suction cup 4-22 moves away from the first suction cup 4-21, the first suction cup 4-21 and the second suction cup 4-22 open up the food bag 6a, which has been cut open on one side, so that the food inside the food bag 6a falls into the automatic cooking machine under its own weight.

[0058] The shaking drive mechanism is used to drive the first support arm 4-11 and / or the second support arm 4-12 to shake. In this embodiment, the shaking drive mechanism drives the second support arm 4-12 to shake. In this way, as much food as possible in the food bag 6a is shaken into the automatic cooking machine, reducing the amount of food remaining in the bag.

[0059] The second support arm 4-12 includes a main arm 4-121 and a shaking arm 4-122. The middle position of the shaking arm 4-122 is hinged to the lower end of the main arm 4-121 via a hinge shaft 4-123. A second suction cup 4-22 is disposed on the inner side of the shaking arm 4-122. The shaking drive mechanism is used to drive the shaking arm 4-122 to swing relative to the main arm 4-121, so that the shaking arm 4-122 wobbles relative to the main arm 4-121.

[0060] The vibration drive mechanism includes a cam 4-51, a second motor 4-52, a return spring 4-53, a second drive pulley 4-54, a second driven pulley 4-55, a second rotating shaft 4-56, and a second synchronous belt 4-57.

[0061] A cam seat 4-124 is provided at the lower end of the main arm 4-121. The cam 4-51 is rotatably connected to the cam seat 4-124. The output shaft of the second motor 4-52 is powered to the cam 4-51. The cam 4-51 is set as a disc cam, and the edge of the cam 4-51 can abut against one end of the shaking arm 4-122.

[0062] A first connecting post 4-531 is provided at one end of the shaking arm 4-122, and a second connecting post 4-532 is provided on the cam seat 4-124. The two ends of the return spring 4-53 are respectively connected to the first connecting post 4-531 and the second connecting post 4-532.

[0063] The second drive pulley 4-54 is connected to the output shaft of the second motor 4-52, the second driven pulley 4-55 is connected to the cam 4-51 via the second shaft 4-56, and the second synchronous belt 4-57 is connected between the second drive pulley 4-54 and the second driven pulley 4-55.

[0064] The output shaft of the second motor 4-52 rotates, driving the second drive pulley 4-54 to rotate. The second drive pulley 4-54, via the second synchronous belt 4-57, drives the second driven pulley 4-55 to rotate. The second driven pulley 4-55, via the second shaft 4-56, drives the cam 4-51 to rotate. The cam 4-51 causes the shaking arm 4-122 to swing back and forth relative to the main arm 4-121, causing the shaking arm 4-122 to wobble relative to the main arm 4-121. Under the elastic force of the return spring 4-53, one end of the shaking arm 4-122 is kept in contact with the edge of the cam 4-51. The wobbling of the shaking arm 4-122 relative to the main arm 4-121 causes one side of the food bag 6a held by the second suction cup 4-22 to vibrate at a high frequency and with small amplitude, so as to shake off as much food as possible, especially the food attached to the inner wall of the bag, into the automatic cooking machine, reducing the amount of food residue in the bag.

[0065] The bag-opening unit in this embodiment operates as follows: The clamping and conveying unit 2 moves the food bag 6a along the frame 1 from front to back. At the cutting station, one end of the food bag 6a is cut open, while the other end remains clamped by the clamping and conveying unit 2. One end of the food bag 6a is tilted downwards, and the food bag 6a is positioned between the first support arm 4-11 and the second support arm 4-12. The first motor 4-32 drives the second support arm 4-12 to swing towards the first support arm 4-11, so that the second suction cup 4-22 approaches the first suction cup 4-21. When the second suction cup 4-22 approaches the first suction cup 4-21, the first suction cup 4-21 and the second suction cup 4-22 respectively adhere to the opposite sides of one end of the food bag 6a.

[0066] The first motor 4-32 drives the second support arm 4-12 to swing away from the first support arm 4-11, so that the second suction cup 4-22 moves away from the first suction cup 4-21. When the second suction cup 4-22 moves away from the first suction cup 4-21, the first suction cup 4-21 and the second suction cup 4-22 open the food bag 6a, which has been cut open at one end, so that the food inside the food bag 6a falls into the automatic cooking machine under its own weight.

[0067] The second motor 4-52 drives the shaking arm 4-122 to shake relative to the main arm 4-121, causing one side of the food bag 6a held by the second suction cup 4-22 to shake off as much food as possible from the food bag 6a into the automatic cooking machine, reducing the amount of food remaining in the bag.

[0068] A waste bag guide plate 1-2 is installed on the frame 1 and located behind the bag opening unit 4. The waste bag guide plate 1-2 extends from the uncut end of the food bag 6a to the cut end, and gradually curves upward from front to back. In this way, as the clamping and conveying unit 2 moves the food bag 6a along the frame 1 from front to back, the waste bag guide plate 1-2 lifts the empty food bag 6a so that it can easily enter the waste bag recycling unit 5.

[0069] The waste bag recycling unit 5 is mounted on the frame 1 and located behind the waste bag guide plate 1-2. It collects empty food bags 6a that are conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit 2. Specifically, the waste bag recycling unit 5 is equipped with a waste bag guide groove to transfer the empty food bags 6a, which are moved by the clamping and conveying unit 2 and lifted by the waste bag guide plate 1-2, to the waste bag storage container.

[0070] An automatic ingredient dispensing method for stir-frying, using the automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying described in this embodiment, comprises the following steps: S1. The connected food bags 6a are clamped by the clamping and conveying unit 2 and conveyed along the front and rear directions of the frame 1.

[0071] Specifically, the output shaft of the belt motor 2-4 rotates, driving the lower belt drive wheel 2-51 and the upper belt drive wheel 2-61 to rotate synchronously via the transmission gear set 2-7, which in turn drives the upper clamping conveyor belt 2-1 and the lower clamping conveyor belt 2-2 to run synchronously. During the synchronous operation of the upper clamping conveyor belt 2-1 and the lower clamping conveyor belt 2-2, the upper clamping conveyor belt 2-1 and the lower clamping conveyor belt 2-2 clamp the opposite ends of the food bag 6a, driving the food bag 6a to move along the front and rear directions of the frame 1.

[0072] S2, the bag cutting unit 3 performs a bag cutting operation on each of the food bags 6a conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit 2. The bag cutting operation is to cut one end of the food bag 6a.

[0073] Specifically, the swing mechanism drives the support frame 3-1 to swing downwards, causing the circular blade 3-2 to embed into the blade groove 3-51. The output shaft of the drive motor 3-3 rotates, causing the circular blade 3-2 to rotate. The clamping and conveying unit 2 clamps the opposite ends of the food bag 6a and moves the food bag 6a toward the circular blade 3-2. When the food bag 6a approaches the circular blade 3-2, the food bag 6a is guided by the inclined part 3-52 between the blade base 3-5 and the circular blade 3-2, and one end of the food bag 6a is cut off by the rotating circular blade 3-2, causing one end of the food bag 6a to tilt downwards. In the non-working state, the swing mechanism drives the support frame 3-1 to swing upwards, causing the circular blade 3-2 to disengage from the blade groove 3-51, facilitating the cleaning and replacement of the circular blade 3-2.

[0074] S3, the bag opening unit 4 opens the food bag 6a, which is conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit 2 and has one end cut open, to the opposite sides, and the food inside the food bag 6a falls and is put in.

[0075] Specifically, the clamping and conveying unit 2 moves the food bag 6a along the frame 1 from front to back. At the cutting station, one end of the food bag 6a is cut open, while the other end remains clamped by the clamping and conveying unit 2. One end of the food bag 6a is tilted downwards, and the food bag 6a is positioned between the first support arm 4-11 and the second support arm 4-12. The first motor 4-32 drives the second support arm 4-12 to swing towards the first support arm 4-11, so that the second suction cup 4-22 approaches the first suction cup 4-21. When the second suction cup 4-22 approaches the first suction cup 4-21, the first suction cup 4-21 and the second suction cup 4-22 respectively adhere to the opposite sides of one end of the food bag 6a.

[0076] The first motor 4-32 drives the second support arm 4-12 to swing away from the first support arm 4-11, so that the second suction cup 4-22 moves away from the first suction cup 4-21. When the second suction cup 4-22 moves away from the first suction cup 4-21, the first suction cup 4-21 and the second suction cup 4-22 open the food bag 6a, which has been cut open at one end, so that the food inside the food bag 6a falls into the automatic cooking machine under its own weight.

[0077] The second motor 4-52 drives the shaking arm 4-122 to shake relative to the main arm 4-121, causing one side of the food bag 6a held by the second suction cup 4-22 to shake off as much food as possible from the food bag 6a into the automatic cooking machine, reducing the amount of food remaining in the bag.

[0078] S4, the waste bag recycling unit 5 recycles the empty food bag 6a that is conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit 2.

[0079] Specifically, as the clamping and conveying unit 2 moves the food bag 6a along the frame 1 from front to back, the empty food bag 6a is lifted by the waste bag guide plate 1-2 and transferred to the waste bag storage container by the waste bag recycling unit 5.

[0080] The present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Based on the above description, those skilled in the art should have a clear understanding of the automatic ingredient dispensing device and method for stir-frying according to the present invention. Of course, the specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above descriptions are merely specific embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying, characterized in that, include: frame; The clamping and conveying unit extends along the front and rear of the frame to clamp and convey the connected food bags, clamping both ends of the food bags. Among them, the food bags are formed by connecting several food bags at least one end by connecting strips; The bag cutting unit, located on the frame, cuts the food bags conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit one by one. The bag cutting operation is to cut one end of the food bag open. The bag opening unit is located on the frame and behind the bag cutting unit. It opens the food bag, which is conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit and has been cut at one end, to the opposite sides, allowing the food inside the bag to fall and be released. The waste bag recycling unit is located on the frame and behind the bag opening unit. It recycles empty food bags that are conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit.

2. The automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bag-cutting unit includes a support frame, a circular blade, a drive motor, and a blade base; The support frame is mounted on the machine frame; A blade pivot is connected to the center of the circular blade, and the blade pivot and / or the circular blade are rotatably connected to the support frame; The drive motor is mounted on the support frame, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the blade shaft. The blade base is mounted on the frame and is located below the circular blade. The blade base has a through-groove running from top to bottom. The circular blade can be partially embedded in the groove. The clamping and conveying unit can move the food bag toward the direction of the circular blade.

3. The automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a swing mechanism that can drive the support frame to swing relative to the frame, so that the circular blade can be inserted into or disengaged from the slot.

4. The automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to claim 3, characterized in that: The swing mechanism includes a support shaft, a swing arm, and a telescopic cylinder; The support shaft is rotatably connected to the frame, and the support frame is mounted on the support shaft; One end of the swing arm is connected to one end of the support shaft; One end of the telescopic cylinder is hinged to the frame, and the other end of the telescopic cylinder is hinged to the other end of the swing arm.

5. The automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bag opening unit includes a first support arm, a first suction cup, a second support arm, a second suction cup, an action drive mechanism, and a shaking drive mechanism; The first support arm is mounted on the frame, and the first suction cup is mounted on the inner side of the first support arm; The second suction cup is located on the inside of the second support arm; The motion drive mechanism is used to change the position of the first support arm and / or the second support arm so that the second suction cup moves closer to or away from the first suction cup; When the second suction cup approaches the first suction cup, the first and second suction cups respectively adhere to the opposite sides of the food bag; The shaking drive mechanism is used to drive the first support arm and / or the second support arm to shake.

6. The automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the second support arm is hinged to the upper end of the first support arm; The motion drive mechanism is used to drive the second support arm to swing relative to the first support arm, so that the second suction cup moves closer to or away from the first suction cup. The motion drive mechanism includes a first rotating shaft, a first motor, a first drive pulley, a first driven pulley, and a first synchronous belt; the upper end of the second support arm is connected to the first rotating shaft, and the axis of the first rotating shaft coincides with the axis of the hinge; The first drive pulley is connected to the output shaft of the first motor, the first driven pulley is connected to the first shaft, and the first drive pulley and the first driven pulley are connected by a first synchronous belt.

7. The automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second support arm includes a main arm and a shaking arm, wherein the shaking arm is hinged to the main arm, and the second suction cup is disposed on the shaking arm; The shaking drive mechanism is used to drive the shaking arm to swing relative to the main arm, so that the shaking arm wobbles relative to the main arm; The jitter drive mechanism includes a cam, a second motor, a second drive pulley, a second driven pulley, a second rotating shaft, a second synchronous belt, and a return spring; The cam is rotatably connected to the main arm, the second drive pulley is connected to the output shaft of the second motor, the second driven pulley is connected to the cam via the second shaft, and a second synchronous belt is connected between the second drive pulley and the second driven pulley. The cam can abut against one end of the vibrating arm; The two ends of the return spring are connected to one end of the shaking arm and the main arm, respectively.

8. The automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the frame is provided with guides in the horizontal and / or vertical directions. The inside of the guide is a hollow cavity. The two opposite ends of the guide are connected and the inner side of the guide is opened with a slit. The end of the food bag and the connecting strip are embedded into the hollow cavity from one end of the guide, and the connecting strip cannot pass through the gap.

9. An automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying according to claim 1, characterized in that: A waste bag guide plate is provided on the frame and behind the bag opening unit. The waste bag guide plate extends from the uncut end of the food bag to the cut end.

10. An automatic ingredient dispensing method for stir-frying, using the automatic ingredient dispensing device for stir-frying as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The method steps are as follows: S1. The connected food bags are held by the clamping and conveying unit and conveyed along the front and rear directions of the frame; S2. The bag cutting unit performs a bag cutting operation on each of the food bags conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit. The bag cutting operation is to cut one end of the food bag. S3. The bag opening unit opens the food bag, which is being conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit and has been cut open at one end, to the two sides, allowing the food inside the food bag to fall and be released. S4. The waste bag recycling unit will recycle the empty food bags that are conveyed by the clamping and conveying unit.

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