Multi-shaft feeding structure and cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a multi-shaft feeding structure which comprises a frame body and a material box arranged on the frame body, and further comprises a translation mechanism arranged on the frame body and close to the material box; the rotating assembly is connected to the translation mechanism in a sliding mode and is driven by the translation mechanism to move close to or away from the material box; and a magnetic attraction part which is in magnetic fit with the material box is rotationally driven on the rotating assembly. And the rotating assembly performs linear reciprocating translation on the translation mechanism and applies pressure to the material box, so that strong suction force is formed between the rotating assembly and the material box. Therefore, the material box is not easy to fall off when the material box is turned over and fed, and the problem that the material box is easy to fall off in the cooking process of the cooking equipment is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, in particular to a multi-axis feeding structure and cooking equipment. Background Art

[0002] Driven by modern technological progress and the market demand for intelligent kitchens, intelligent cooking equipment has developed rapidly, and a series of intelligent cooking equipment for automatic feeding and cooking have appeared on the market. The main and auxiliary food feeding system is an important part of intelligent cooking equipment. Through the automatic feeding system, it can automatically control the feeding of ingredients and improve the taste of cooking ingredients. At the same time, the whole process of automatic cooking of ingredients can be realized through program control, without the need for chefs to operate and supervise in a high temperature and high humidity cooking environment.

[0003] The feeding structure of existing cooking equipment has very high requirements for the processing and assembly accuracy between the translation device and the electromagnet. There is often a gap between the electromagnet and the iron sheet of the material box, and the existence of the gap greatly affects the suction between the electromagnet and the iron sheet of the material box. In particular, the larger the gap between the iron sheet and the magnet, the exponential decrease in suction. For example, if there is a 1mm gap between the two, the suction will drop by half, which will cause the material box to fall off easily due to insufficient suction.

[0004] Based on the above, developing a multi-axis feeding structure to solve the problem that the feeding box of the existing cooking equipment is prone to falling off during the cooking process has become one of the issues that need to be solved urgently. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model aims to provide a multi-axis feeding structure, aiming to solve the problem that the feeding structure of the existing cooking equipment is prone to falling off during the feeding process.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The utility model provides a multi-axis feeding structure, comprising a frame and a material box arranged on the frame, and the multi-axis feeding structure also includes:

[0008] A translation mechanism, the translation mechanism is arranged on the frame and close to the material box;

[0009] A rotating assembly, the rotating assembly is slidably connected to the translation mechanism and is driven by the translation mechanism to move closer to or away from the material box;

[0010] The rotating assembly is provided with a magnetic attraction portion which is rotatably driven and cooperates with the magnetic force of the material box.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotating assembly comprises:

[0012] A mounting portion, the lower portion of which is slidably connected to the translation mechanism;

[0013] A rotating rod, which is horizontally arranged and rotatably connected to the mounting portion;

[0014] A rotating driving member, wherein one end of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to the magnetic attraction portion, and the other end is drivingly connected to the rotating driving member.

[0015] Furthermore, a group of guide rails are provided on the upper portion of the translation mechanism, and the rotating assembly is slidably connected to the group of guide rails.

[0016] Furthermore, the translation mechanism also includes a stepper motor, and the stepper motor drives the mounting part to translate on the guide rail.

[0017] Furthermore, an initial position detection module is also provided on the rear end of the installation portion, and the initial position detection module senses the position information of the installation portion.

[0018] In some embodiments of the utility model, the rotary drive member is a DC motor, and the DC motor drives the rotary rod to perform a flipping action.

[0019] Furthermore, it also includes an initial detection block and a terminal detection block arranged on the mounting portion, and the initial detection block and the terminal detection block cooperate to detect the rotation position information of the rotating rod.

[0020] Furthermore, the rotation range of the rotating rod is 135°-180°, and the initial detection block and the terminal detection block are installed within the rotation range of the rotating rod.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, the magnetic attraction portion is an electromagnet.

[0022] The utility model also provides a cooking device, comprising a cooker and a control unit, wherein the cooking device further comprises any of the multi-axis feeding structures described above.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0024] (1) The utility model provides a multi-axis feeding structure, in which a translation assembly that can translate in the left and right width directions is provided. The translation assembly enables the electromagnet on the rotating rod to apply pressure to the iron sheet of the material box when it moves toward the iron sheet, so that the electromagnet can fit closely with the iron sheet to form a strong suction effect;

[0025] (2) The utility model provides a multi-axis feeding structure. Before the rotating component performs the action of flipping and feeding, the translation component is driven to translate toward the material box component and apply pressure to the material box, so that the electromagnet of the rotating component is in close contact with the iron sheet of the material box, so that the electromagnet and the iron sheet form a strong suction effect. Therefore, when the rotating component absorbs the material box and performs the flipping and feeding, the problem of the material box falling is not likely to occur, so that the food can be flipped and put into the pot smoothly, effectively solving the problem of the material box falling easily during the cooking process, thereby avoiding the cooking equipment from easily falling off during the cooking process and causing irreparable economic losses. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a multi-axis feeding structure in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the multi-axis feeding structure in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electromagnet in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Markings in the figure:

[0030] 10-translation mechanism; 11-guide rail; 21-installation part; 221-rotating rod; 222-electromagnet; 231-DC motor; 232-stepping motor; 24-fixed block; 241-initial position detection module; 242-initial detection block; 243-end detection block; 251-gear; 252-rack; 30-material box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model clearer, the implementation mode of the utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar parts or parts with the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the utility model, and cannot be interpreted as limiting the utility model. It is obvious that for ordinary technicians in this field, all embodiments obtained by any modification, variation or equivalent substitution made without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the claims of the utility model.

[0032] The technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] The embodiment of the utility model provides a multi-axis feeding structure, which includes a translation mechanism and a rotation component. The translation mechanism is fixedly installed on the cooking equipment frame and is arranged at a position close to the material box; the rotation component is slidably connected to the translation mechanism, and the translation mechanism is used to realize the reciprocating translation of the rotation component to approach and close to or away from the main and auxiliary material box, and when translating close to the main and auxiliary material box, pressure can be applied to the main and auxiliary material box to make the rotation component close to the main and auxiliary food box; the rotation component is used to realize the execution action of sucking, turning over and feeding the main and auxiliary material box into the pot, and can realize the reverse turning and resetting of the main and auxiliary material box.

[0034] Specifically, Figure 1 As shown, the rotating assembly includes a mounting portion, a flipping mechanism, a rotating driving member and a detecting member. An electrical control device is provided inside the mounting portion 21, and the lower portion of the mounting portion 21 is slidably connected to the upper portion of the translation mechanism 10. Driven by the driving member, the mounting portion 21 can make a linear reciprocating translation close to or away from the material box in the left and right width direction. A flipping mechanism is provided at the front end of the mounting portion 21 along the linear reciprocating translation direction of the material box, and the flipping mechanism is used to realize the execution action of sucking and flipping the main and auxiliary food material box. A fixed block 24 is provided at the rear end of the mounting portion 21, and a driving member and an initial position detection module 241 are provided on the fixed block 24, and the initial position detection module senses the position information of the mounting portion; preferably, the driving member is a stepping motor 232, and a gear 251 is also provided on the stepping motor 232. The stepping motor 232 is used to drive the mounting portion 21 to make a linear reciprocating translation in the left and right width direction, and the mounting portion 21 makes a linear reciprocating translation within the set displacement range under the detection control of the initial position detection module 241.

[0035] A rack 252 is fixedly provided on the rear end of the mounting portion 21, and the rack 252 is slidably connected to the gear 251 of the stepping motor 232. Under the transmission of the gear 251 of the stepping motor 232, the rack 252 is linearly reciprocated in the left and right width direction, so that the mounting portion 21 is linearly reciprocated in the left and right width direction.

[0036] A rotating drive member is also provided on the upper part of the mounting portion 21, which is used to drive the flipping mechanism to perform a clockwise or counterclockwise flipping action. One end of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to the magnetic attraction portion, and the other end is drivingly connected to the rotating drive member, thereby driving the material box 30 to perform flipping, feeding and resetting actions; preferably, the rotating drive member is a DC motor 231, and the DC motor 231 adopts a turbine worm structure, which can effectively control the linear reciprocating translation of the mounting portion 21 within the displacement range set in the left and right width directions, and at the same time can effectively control the gap between the flipping mechanism and the iron sheet of the material box 30 and ensure the strength of the iron sheet of the material box 30 being attracted.

[0037] Specifically, the flipping mechanism includes a rotating rod 221 and an electromagnet 222. One end of the rotating rod 221 is connected to the mounting portion 21, and the other end of the rotating rod 221 is provided with an electromagnet 222. Preferably, a group of electromagnets 222 are provided on the other end of the rotating rod 221. The arrangement of a group of electromagnets 222 makes it more stable when the electromagnets 222 absorb the iron sheet on the material box 30 and perform the flipping and feeding action. The rotating rod 221 can drive the electromagnet 222 to flip clockwise and then counterclockwise, realize the execution action of flipping the material box 30 to the material receiving position of the pot, and complete the automatic feeding of the food. In this embodiment, a double suction structure of a group of electromagnets 222 is adopted, which can well control the suction strength and stability between the electromagnet 222 and the iron sheet of the material box 30, and at the same time has the characteristics of simple structure and low cost.

[0038] In this embodiment, the detection member is arranged on the mounting portion, and the detection member includes an initial detection block 242 and a terminal detection block 243 arranged at relative positions on the mounting portion 21, which are used to detect and control the DC motor 231 to drive the rotating rod 221 to perform a flipping action and rotation position information within the set flipping angle range. The initial detection block 242 and the terminal detection block 243 cooperate together to enable the DC motor 231 to drive the rotating rod 221 to perform flipping within the set flipping angle range; preferably, under the drive of the DC motor 231 and the control of the initial detection block 242 and the terminal detection block 243, the rotating rod 221 flips clockwise or counterclockwise. During the cooking process of the cooking device, the initial detection block 242 and the terminal detection block 243 cooperate together to detect and control the angle range of the rotating rod to drive the main or auxiliary material box 30 to flip. The rotation range of the rotating rod is 135°-180°, and the initial detection block and the terminal detection block are installed within the rotation range of the rotating rod. Preferably, the initial detection block 242 and the terminal detection block 243 cooperate together to rotate the rotating rod 221 170 degrees, thereby driving the main or auxiliary material box 30 to flip 170 degrees accordingly, and realizing the action of automatically feeding the main or auxiliary food into the cookware; after automatically feeding the food into the cookware, the rotating module starts to perform the reset reverse rotation action, and the rotating rod 221 rotates 170 degrees in the opposite direction and drives the material box to flip 170 degrees at the same time, thereby realizing the rotation reset of the material box, and after completion, enters the next execution of the material box flipping and feeding action.

[0039] Specifically, the translation mechanism 10 is provided with a guide rail 11, and the lower part of the mounting part 21 is slidably connected to the guide rail 11; preferably, a group of guide rails is provided on the translation mechanism 10, and the setting of a group of guide rails makes the sliding of the mounting part 21 more stable. Driven by the driving member, the mounting part 21 makes a reciprocating translation approaching, pressing or moving away from the material box 30, and applies pressure to the material box 30 when approaching and pressing against the material box 30, so that the electromagnet 222 and the iron sheet of the material box 30 are closely attached and form a strong suction force. Under the detection and control of the initial position detection module 241, the rotating rod 221 drives the electromagnet 222 to make a linear reciprocating movement approaching, pressing or moving away from the iron sheet of the material box 30. Under the drive, the rotating rod 221 of the flipping mechanism moves toward the material box 30 to be fed, and under the detection and control of the initial position detection module 241, the electromagnet 222 on the rotating rod 221 presses against and squeezes the iron sheet of the material box 30 to form a close contact state, so that a strong suction force is formed between the electromagnet 222 and the iron sheet. When the material box 30 is driven by the rotating rod 221 to flip and feed, the problem of the material box falling is not likely to occur.

[0040] During the cooking process of the cooking device, the material box 30 is translated to the material receiving position of the pot under the drive of the driving member. When one of the identified material boxes 30 is translated to the feeding position, under the drive of the stepper motor 232 and the detection and control of the initial position detection module 241, the mounting part 21 drives the transmission member to translate to the set position of the material box 30 where the food is to be put; at the same time, under the drive of the DC motor 231 and the detection and control of the initial detection block 242 and the end detection block 243, the electromagnet 222 on the rotating rod 221 is driven to translate to the set position of the material box 30 where the food is to be put and to the material box 30. Apply pressure to form a strong suction force between the electromagnet 222 and the iron sheet of the material box 30, so that the electromagnet 222 is close to and absorbs the above-mentioned single material box 30, and then the above-mentioned single material box 30 is pulled out and separated from the initial position of the material box. The single material box 30 is driven by the DC motor 231 and detected and controlled by the initial detection block 242 and the terminal detection block 243 to complete the flipping and feeding actions within a certain set flip angle range, thereby realizing the action of automatically feeding the main or auxiliary food material box 30 into the pot. After completing the action of feeding the food, the rotating rod 221 drives the material box 30 to reversely flip and reset and translate the material box 30 to the initial position of the material box 30. After the above actions are completed, the translation, absorption, flip feeding and reset actions of the next main or auxiliary material box 30 will be performed in sequence, thereby completing the fully automatic process of feeding all main and auxiliary material boxes 30 into the pot.

[0041] The utility model provides a multi-axis feeding structure, in which a translation component that can translate in the left and right width directions is arranged, and the translation component enables the electromagnet 222 on the rotating rod 221 to apply pressure to the iron sheet of the material box 30 when it moves toward the iron sheet, so that the electromagnet 222 can fit tightly with the iron sheet of the material box 30 to form a strong suction effect.

[0042] The utility model provides a multi-axis feeding structure. Before the rotating component performs the action of flipping and feeding, the translation component is driven to translate toward the material box component and apply pressure to the material box, so that the electromagnet of the rotating component is in close contact with the iron sheet of the material box, so that the electromagnet and the iron sheet form a strong suction effect. Therefore, when the rotating component absorbs the material box and performs the flipping and feeding, the problem of the material box not falling off will not occur, so that the food can be flipped and put into the pot smoothly, effectively solving the problem of the cooking device easily dropping the material box during the cooking process, enabling the cooking device to smoothly perform the action of automatically feeding the main and auxiliary food materials, and avoiding irreparable economic losses caused by the easy dropping of the material box during the automatic feeding of the food.

[0043] In the description of this specification, if the terms "embodiment 1", "this embodiment", "in one embodiment" and the like appear, it means that the specific features, structures, materials and characteristics described in combination with the embodiment or example are included in the invention or at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example; moreover, the specific features, structures, materials and characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in an appropriate manner.

[0044] In the description of this specification, the terms "connect", "install", "fix", "set", "have", etc. are all understood in a broad sense; for example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] In the description of this specification, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply the existence of such an actual relationship or order between these entities or operations; moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0046] The above description of the embodiments is to facilitate ordinary technicians in the technical field to understand and apply the technology of this case. People familiar with the technology in this field can obviously make various modifications to these examples easily and apply the general principles described here to other embodiments without creative work. Therefore, this case is not limited to the above embodiments. Modifications to the following situations should all be within the scope of protection of this case: ① A new technical solution based on the technical solution of the utility model and combined with existing common knowledge, the technical effect produced by the new technical solution does not exceed the technical effect of the utility model; ② The equivalent replacement of some features of the technical solution of the utility model by using known technology, the technical effect produced is the same as the technical effect of the utility model; ③ The technical solution of the utility model can be expanded based on the technical solution of the utility model, and the substantive content of the expanded technical solution does not exceed the technical solution of the utility model; ④ The equivalent transformation made by using the contents of the specification and drawings of the utility model is directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields.

Claims

1. A multi-axis feeding structure, comprising a frame and a material box arranged on the frame, characterized in that: Also includes: A translation mechanism, the translation mechanism is arranged on the frame and close to the material box; A rotating assembly, the rotating assembly is slidably connected to the translation mechanism and is driven by the translation mechanism to move closer to or away from the material box; The rotating assembly is provided with a magnetic attraction portion which is rotatably driven and cooperates with the magnetic force of the material box.

2. The multi-axis feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly comprises: A mounting portion, the lower portion of which is slidably connected to the translation mechanism; A rotating rod, which is horizontally arranged and rotatably connected to the mounting portion; A rotating driving member, wherein one end of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to the magnetic attraction portion, and the other end is drivingly connected to the rotating driving member.

3. The multi-axis feeding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A group of guide rails are arranged on the upper part of the translation mechanism, and the rotating assembly is slidably connected to the group of guide rails.

4. The multi-axis feeding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The translation mechanism further includes a stepping motor, and the stepping motor drives the mounting portion to translate on the guide rail.

5. The multi-axis feeding structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: An initial position detection module is also provided on the rear end of the installation portion, and the initial position detection module senses the position information of the installation portion.

6. The multi-axis feeding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating driving member is a DC motor, and the DC motor drives the rotating rod to perform a flipping action.

7. The multi-axis feeding structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes an initial detection block and a terminal detection block arranged on the mounting portion, and the initial detection block and the terminal detection block cooperate to detect the rotation position information of the rotating rod.

8. The multi-axis feeding structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rotation range of the rotating rod is 135°-180°, and the initial detection block and the terminal detection block are installed within the rotation range of the rotating rod.

9. The multi-axis feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic attraction part is an electromagnet.

10. A cooking device, comprising a pot and a control unit, characterized in that: It also includes the multi-axis feeding structure described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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