Stirring mechanism for cooking robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a stirring mechanism for a cooking robot. The stirring mechanism comprises a stirring driving assembly, a stirring assembly and a mounting disc. The stirring driving assembly comprises a stirring driving motor and a stirring transmission part, the stirring driving motor is used for driving the stirring transmission part, and the stirring transmission part comprises a first stirring bevel gear arranged at the output end of the stirring transmission part; the stirring assembly comprises a stirring shaft and a second stirring bevel gear arranged on the stirring shaft in a sleeving manner, and the first stirring bevel gear is meshed with the second stirring bevel gear; the mounting disc is used for mounting the stirring driving assembly and the stirring shaft, the stirring driving assembly is flatly laid on the mounting disc, and the stirring shaft penetrates through the mounting disc. Due to the fact that the stirring driving assembly is flatly laid on the installation disc, and the stirring shaft penetrates through the installation disc, the stirring mechanism is compact in structure and can be installed in the boiler barrel, the installation space is reduced, and meanwhile the occupied space of the cooking robot is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to cooking equipment, and in particular to a stirring mechanism for a cooking robot. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of automatic intelligent information technology, the automation of cooking equipment has gradually become a hot topic of concern, and some cooking robots have appeared on the market. Existing cooking robots include automatic stirring mechanisms, and the driving motors of the automatic stirring mechanisms are generally set on the base or bracket of the cooking machine, making the cooking robots bulky and occupying a large space. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a stirring mechanism for a cooking robot in view of the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this application is solved by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A stirring mechanism for a cooking robot, comprising a stirring drive component, a stirring component and a mounting plate;

[0006] The stirring drive assembly comprises a stirring drive motor and a stirring transmission component, wherein the stirring drive motor is used to drive the stirring transmission component, and the stirring transmission component comprises a stirring first bevel gear arranged at the output end of the stirring transmission component;

[0007] The stirring assembly comprises a stirring shaft and a stirring second bevel gear sleeved on the stirring shaft, and the stirring first bevel gear is meshed with the stirring second bevel gear;

[0008] The mounting plate is in the shape of a circular plate and is used for mounting the stirring drive assembly and the stirring shaft. The stirring drive assembly is laid flat on the mounting plate, and the stirring shaft is passed through the mounting plate.

[0009] The stirring mechanism for the cooking robot mentioned above, the stirring transmission component also includes a stirring cylindrical gear set, a stirring bevel gear set or a stirring sprocket.

[0010] In the above-mentioned stirring mechanism for the cooking robot, one end of the stirring cylindrical gear set is arranged at the output end of the stirring drive motor, and the other end of the stirring cylindrical gear set is arranged on the central axis of the stirring first bevel gear; the stirring cylindrical gear set includes a plurality of cylindrical gears.

[0011] The stirring mechanism for the cooking robot, the stirring cylindrical gear set includes a first stirring cylindrical gear, a second stirring cylindrical gear and a third stirring cylindrical gear which are arranged in sequence and meshed with each other.

[0012] The stirring mechanism for the cooking robot mentioned above, the stirring assembly also includes a stirring ruler arranged on the top of the stirring shaft.

[0013] The above-mentioned stirring mechanism for the cooking robot, the stirring assembly also includes a stirring shaft sleeve mounted on the outside of the stirring shaft, both ends of the stirring shaft extend out of the stirring shaft sleeve, the top of the stirring shaft sleeve is provided with a clamping cover, the bottom of the stirring shaft sleeve is provided with an end cover, the stirring shaft sleeve is clamped between the clamping cover and the end cover, and the stirring shaft is rotatably connected to the stirring shaft sleeve.

[0014] The above-mentioned stirring mechanism for the cooking robot, the mounting plate is provided with a stirring drive assembly mounting position and a stirring shaft mounting position, the stirring shaft mounting position includes a cylinder arranged at the center position of the mounting plate, the stirring shaft sleeve cooperates with the cylinder, and the stirring shaft sleeve is inserted into the cylinder.

[0015] The stirring mechanism for the cooking robot, the stirring assembly also includes a deep groove ball bearing and a seal, the clamping cover is sealed and connected to the stirring shaft and the stirring shaft sleeve respectively through the seal, and the deep groove ball bearing is clamped between the stirring shaft and the stirring shaft sleeve.

[0016] In the above-mentioned stirring mechanism for a cooking robot, the sealing member comprises an oil seal, and the oil seal sleeve is arranged on the stirring shaft and clamped between the stirring shaft and the stirring shaft sleeve.

[0017] The stirring mechanism for the cooking robot is provided with a fixing part at the end of the stirring shaft, and the fixing part includes a nut and a stop washer. The second stirring bevel gear is fixed on the stirring shaft by the nut, and the stop washer is clamped between the nut and the second stirring bevel gear.

[0018] The present application discloses a stirring mechanism for a cooking robot, including a stirring drive assembly, a stirring assembly and a mounting plate; the stirring drive assembly includes a stirring drive motor and a stirring transmission component, the stirring drive motor is used to drive the stirring transmission component, the stirring transmission component includes a stirring first bevel gear arranged at the output end of the stirring transmission component; the stirring assembly includes a stirring shaft and a stirring second bevel gear sleeved on the stirring shaft, the stirring first bevel gear and the stirring second bevel gear are meshed; the mounting plate is used to install the stirring drive assembly and the stirring shaft, the stirring drive assembly is laid flat on the mounting plate, and the stirring shaft is passed through the mounting plate. Since the stirring drive assembly of the present application is laid flat on the mounting plate, and the stirring shaft is passed through the mounting plate, the stirring mechanism has a compact structure, and the stirring mechanism can be installed in the pot drum, which not only reduces the installation space, but also reduces the space occupied by the cooking robot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1A top view of a stirring mechanism for a cooking robot provided in an embodiment of the present application in one implementation manner;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a stirring mechanism for a cooking robot provided in an embodiment of the present application in one implementation manner;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a stirring mechanism for a cooking robot provided in an embodiment of the present application in another embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a stirring mechanism for a cooking robot provided in an embodiment of the present application in one implementation manner;

[0023] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a stirring assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 A top view of a mounting plate provided in an embodiment of the present application in one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a mounting plate provided in an embodiment of the present application in one implementation manner;

[0026] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a stirring shaft provided in an embodiment of the present application in one implementation manner. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention is further described in detail below by specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Wherein similar elements in different embodiments adopt associated similar element numbers. In the following embodiments, many detailed descriptions are for making the present application better understood. However, those skilled in the art can easily recognize that some features can be omitted in different situations, or can be replaced by other elements, materials, methods. In some cases, some operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification, this is to avoid the core part of the present application being overwhelmed by too much description, and for those skilled in the art, it is not necessary to describe these related operations in detail, and they can fully understand the related operations according to the description in the specification and the general technical knowledge in the art.

[0028] In addition, the features, operations or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any appropriate manner to form various implementations. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can also be interchanged or adjusted in a manner that is obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various sequences in the specification and the drawings are only for the purpose of clearly describing a certain embodiment and are not meant to be a required sequence, unless otherwise specified that a certain sequence must be followed.

[0029] The serial numbers assigned to the components in this article, such as "first", "second", etc., are only used to distinguish the objects described and do not have any order or technical meaning.

[0030] In addition, the technical features and technical solutions described herein may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. It is easy for a person skilled in the art to understand that the steps or operation sequence of the methods related to the embodiments provided herein may also be changed. Therefore, any sequence in the drawings and embodiments is only for illustrative purposes and does not imply a requirement to follow a certain sequence unless it is explicitly stated that a certain sequence is required.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the stirring mechanism for a cooking robot provided in an embodiment of the present application, in one implementation manner, includes a stirring drive component, a stirring component and a mounting plate 100 .

[0032] The stirring drive assembly may include a stirring drive motor 210 and a stirring transmission component. The stirring drive motor 210 is used to drive the stirring transmission component. The stirring transmission component may include a stirring first bevel gear 220. The stirring first bevel gear 220 is arranged at the output end of the stirring transmission component.

[0033] The stirring assembly may include a stirring shaft 240 and a stirring second bevel gear 250 . The stirring second bevel gear 250 is sleeved on the stirring shaft 240 , and the stirring first bevel gear 220 is meshed with the stirring second bevel gear 250 .

[0034] The mounting plate 100 is used to mount the stirring drive assembly and the stirring shaft 240 . The stirring drive assembly is laid flat on the mounting plate 100 , and the stirring shaft 240 is passed through the mounting plate 100 .

[0035] In the stirring mechanism for a cooking robot provided in the embodiment of the present application, the stirring transmission component may further include a stirring cylindrical gear set, a stirring bevel gear set or a stirring sprocket. In this embodiment, the stirring transmission component may use a stirring cylindrical gear set.

[0036] In one embodiment, one end of the stirring cylindrical gear set is arranged at the output end of the stirring drive motor 210, and the other end of the stirring cylindrical gear set is arranged on the central axis of the stirring first bevel gear 220; the stirring cylindrical gear set may include multiple cylindrical gears.

[0037] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the stirring cylindrical gear set may include a stirring first cylindrical gear 231, a stirring second cylindrical gear 232 and a stirring third cylindrical gear 233, which are arranged in sequence and meshed with each other. The stirring first cylindrical gear 231 is arranged at the output end of the stirring driving motor 210, and the stirring third cylindrical gear 233 is arranged on the central axis of the stirring first bevel gear 220.

[0038] The stirring assembly provided in the present application may further include a stirring ruler 260, which is disposed on the stirring shaft 240. In one embodiment, a mounting groove 243 may be disposed on the top of the stirring shaft 240, and the mounting groove 243 may be used to mount the stirring ruler 260.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, the stirring assembly further includes a stirring shaft sleeve 340, which is sleeved on the outside of the stirring shaft 240. The stirring shaft sleeve 340 can be a hollow circular tube, and the stirring shaft 240 is inserted into the stirring shaft sleeve 340. The stirring shaft 240 and the stirring shaft sleeve 340 are concentric shafts, and both ends of the stirring shaft 240 extend out of the stirring shaft sleeve 340. A pressing cover 360 is provided on the top of the stirring shaft sleeve 340, and the pressing cover 360 and the stirring shaft sleeve 340 are connected by threads. An end cover 370 is provided on the bottom of the stirring shaft sleeve 340, and the stirring shaft sleeve 340 is clamped between the pressing cover 360 and the end cover 370, and the stirring shaft 240 is rotatably connected to the stirring shaft sleeve 340.

[0040] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the mounting plate 100 is a disc-shaped plate, and the mounting plate 100 is provided with a stirring drive assembly mounting position 120 and a stirring shaft mounting position 110, and the stirring shaft mounting position 110 includes a hollow cylinder 111 arranged at the center of the mounting plate 100. The mounting plate 100 can be manufactured by die casting, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged on the mounting plate 100 to ensure the strength of the mounting plate. The stirring shaft 340 is sleeved with the cylinder 111, and the stirring shaft sleeve 340 is inserted into the cylinder 111.

[0041] The stirring assembly may further include a deep groove ball bearing and a seal. The pressing cover 360 and the rotary pot shaft are connected by threads. The pressing cover 360 may also be sealed and connected to the stirring shaft 240 and the stirring shaft sleeve 340 respectively through a seal. The bottom of the stirring shaft sleeve 340 is provided with an end cover 370. The stirring shaft sleeve 340 is clamped between the pressing cover 360 and the end cover 370. The stirring shaft 240 is rotatably connected to the rotary pot shaft 340. The deep groove ball bearing and the stirring second bevel gear 250 are sleeved on the stirring shaft 240. The deep groove ball bearing is clamped between the stirring shaft 240 and the stirring shaft sleeve 340. The stirring second bevel gear 250 is clamped between the end cover 370 and the fixing member. In one embodiment, the stirring second bevel gear 250 is provided with an inner spline, the stirring shaft 240 is provided with an outer spline 244, and the stirring second bevel gear 250 and the stirring shaft 240 are connected by splines.

[0042] like Figure 8 As shown, the stirring shaft 240 is provided with a plurality of limiting steps, such as a first limiting step 241 and a second limiting step 242. There may be one or more groups of deep groove ball bearings, and a group of deep groove ball bearings may have one or more deep groove ball bearings. In this embodiment, there are two groups of deep groove ball bearings, namely a first deep groove ball bearing 271 and a second deep groove ball bearing 272. Each group of deep groove ball bearings has two deep groove ball bearings, and the two deep groove ball bearings are separated by a spacer. The two deep groove ball bearings jointly bear the radial force to make up for the defect that a single deep groove ball bearing is insufficiently subjected to the radial force. The first deep groove ball bearing 271 is clamped between the mounting portion 341 and the stirring shaft 240, and the mounting position of the deep groove ball bearing 271 can be limited by the first limiting step 241 to prevent the deep groove ball bearing 271 from moving upward along the stirring shaft. The second deep groove ball bearing 272 is clamped between the connecting portion 342 and the stirring shaft 240, and the mounting position of the deep groove ball bearing 272 can be limited by the second limiting step 242 to prevent the second deep groove ball bearing 272 from moving upward along the stirring shaft.

[0043] In one embodiment, the seal may include a dynamic seal. The dynamic seal may include an oil seal 283, which is sleeved on the stirring shaft 240 and clamped between the stirring shaft 240 and the stirring shaft sleeve 340. There may be one or more oil seals 283, and the oil seal 283 may be made of a variety of materials. In this embodiment, there may be two oil seals 281, which may be stainless steel Teflon oil seals. The seal may also include a static seal, which may include an O-ring. In one embodiment, the static seal may include a first O-ring 281, and the clamping cover 360 is provided with a first annular groove 361 that cooperates with the first O-ring 281. The position of the first annular groove 361 cooperates with the top of the stirring shaft sleeve 340, and the first O-ring 281 abuts against the stirring shaft sleeve 340. In another embodiment, the static seal may further include a second O-ring 282, and the clamping cover 360 may further be provided with a second annular groove 362 that cooperates with the second O-ring 282. The position of the second annular groove 362 cooperates with the bottom boss of the inner pot (not shown), and the second O-ring 282 abuts against the bottom boss.

[0044] In one embodiment, a fixing member is provided at the end of the stirring shaft 240. The fixing member includes a backstop washer 291 and a round nut 292. The second stirring bevel gear 250 is fixed to the stirring shaft 240 through the round nut 292, and the backstop washer 291 is clamped between the second stirring bevel gear 250 and the round nut 292 to prevent the round nut 292 from loosening.

[0045] The above contents are further detailed descriptions of the present application in combination with specific implementation methods, and it cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present application is limited to these descriptions. For ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present application belongs, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present application.

Claims

1. A stirring mechanism for a cooking robot, characterized in that: It includes a stirring drive assembly, a stirring assembly and a mounting plate; The stirring drive assembly comprises a stirring drive motor and a stirring transmission component, wherein the stirring drive motor is used to drive the stirring transmission component, and the stirring transmission component comprises a stirring first bevel gear arranged at the output end of the stirring transmission component; The stirring assembly comprises a stirring shaft and a stirring second bevel gear sleeved on the stirring shaft, and the stirring first bevel gear is meshed with the stirring second bevel gear; The mounting plate is in the shape of a circular plate and is used for mounting the stirring drive assembly and the stirring shaft. The stirring drive assembly is laid flat on the mounting plate, and the stirring shaft is passed through the mounting plate.

2. The stirring mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring transmission component also includes a stirring cylindrical gear set, a stirring bevel gear set or a stirring sprocket.

3. The stirring mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the stirring cylindrical gear set is arranged at the output end of the stirring driving motor, and the other end of the stirring cylindrical gear set is arranged on the central axis of the stirring first bevel gear; the stirring cylindrical gear set includes a plurality of cylindrical gears.

4. The stirring mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The stirring cylindrical gear set comprises a stirring first cylindrical gear, a stirring second cylindrical gear and a stirring third cylindrical gear which are arranged in sequence and meshed with each other.

5. The stirring mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly also includes a stirring ruler arranged on the top of the stirring shaft.

6. The stirring mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The stirring assembly also includes a stirring shaft sleeve sleeved on the outside of the stirring shaft, both ends of the stirring shaft extend out of the stirring shaft sleeve, a clamping cover is provided on the top of the stirring shaft sleeve, an end cover is provided on the bottom of the stirring shaft sleeve, the stirring shaft sleeve is clamped between the clamping cover and the end cover, and the stirring shaft is rotatably connected to the stirring shaft sleeve.

7. The stirring mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting plate is provided with a stirring drive assembly mounting position and a stirring shaft mounting position, the stirring shaft mounting position comprises a cylinder arranged at the center position of the mounting plate, the stirring shaft sleeve cooperates with the cylinder, and the stirring shaft sleeve is inserted into the cylinder.

8. The stirring mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The stirring assembly further comprises a deep groove ball bearing and a seal, the pressing cover is respectively sealedly connected to the stirring shaft and the stirring shaft sleeve through the seal, and the deep groove ball bearing is clamped between the stirring shaft and the stirring shaft sleeve.

9. The stirring mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sealing member comprises an oil seal, and the oil seal sleeve is arranged on the stirring shaft and clamped between the stirring shaft and the stirring shaft sleeve.

10. The stirring mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fixing piece is provided at the end of the stirring shaft, and the fixing piece includes a nut and a stop washer. The second stirring bevel gear is fixed on the stirring shaft through the nut, and the stop washer is clamped between the nut and the second stirring bevel gear.

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