Seasoning module and kitchen utensil

Abstract

The utility model discloses a seasoning module and a kitchen utensil. The seasoning module comprises a base with a mounting surface; the feeding machine is mounted on the mounting surface, and the feeding machine can output seasonings; the front side of the base is provided with a containing groove capable of containing the seasoning plate, and the containing groove is located below the feeding machine and communicated with a discharging port of the feeding machine. According to the seasoning module, the front side of the base is provided with the containing groove capable of containing the seasoning plate, the containing groove is located below the feeding machine and communicated with the discharging port of the feeding machine, the seasoning plate can partially stretch into the containing groove, and the discharging port is located over the seasoning plate. Seasoning output by the feeding machine falls into the seasoning plate through the discharging port. By arranging the receiving groove, butt joint of the seasoning plate and the discharging opening of the seasoning module is more convenient, and it is guaranteed that the seasoning plate effectively receives the seasoning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchenware, and in particular to a seasoning module and kitchen utensils. Background Art

[0002] Kitchen utensils typically have a seasoning module installed on the side of the pot. This module dispenses seasonings to meet the needs of adding seasonings during cooking.

[0003] When the seasoning module outputs seasonings, a seasoning tray is usually needed to receive the seasonings output by the seasoning module. However, the existing structure of the seasoning module is not convenient for the seasoning tray to receive the seasonings output by it, which often leads to the seasonings spilling out. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a seasoning module and kitchen utensil, which makes it easier to connect the seasoning tray with the outlet of the seasoning module and ensures that the seasoning tray can effectively receive the seasonings.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a seasoning module, which includes: a base having a mounting surface; a feeder mounted on the mounting surface, the feeder being capable of outputting seasonings; wherein, the front side of the base is provided with a receiving groove capable of receiving a seasoning tray, the receiving groove being located below the feeder and communicating with the discharge port of the feeder.

[0006] According to the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this utility model, there are multiple feeders and multiple discharge ports, and the multiple discharge ports are arranged at intervals on the same straight line or arc.

[0007] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, the receiving groove has an abutting wall opposite to the opening of the receiving groove, the abutting wall being adapted to the side shape of the condiment tray.

[0008] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this utility model, in the receiving state, the abutting wall at least partially abuts against the side of the seasoning tray, and the seasoning tray at least partially overlaps with the projection of the plurality of discharge ports in the vertical direction.

[0009] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this utility model, the seasoning module further includes: a cover body, the cover body being movably connected to the base, the cover body exposing the feeder in an open state and covering the feeder in a closed state, wherein the cover body and the base are connected by a damping connector, such that the cover body can be suspended relative to the base at least in the open state.

[0010] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, the cover is at least partially transparent, and in the closed state, the transparent structure covers the feeder.

[0011] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this utility model, the base includes a positioning member fixedly disposed on the mounting surface, and the feeder is detachably connected to the positioning member, such that the feeder is limited in a direction parallel to the mounting surface.

[0012] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this utility model, one of the positioning member and the side wall of the feeder is provided with a positioning groove, and the other is provided with a positioning protrusion that matches the positioning groove. When the feeder is connected to the base, the positioning protrusion is engaged in the positioning groove.

[0013] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this utility model, the feeder is detachably connected to the base, and a hand-held block is provided on the front side of the feeder, with recessed structures on opposite sides of the hand-held block.

[0014] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this utility model, the seasoning module further includes: a driving component, the feeder includes a hopper assembly and a transmission spline, and the power output shaft of the driving component is connected to the transmission spline.

[0015] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, a transmission buffer is provided between the driving member and the transmission spline, and the transmission buffer enables the driving member and the transmission spline to be elastically connected.

[0016] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, the transmission buffer includes an elastic member and a transmission member, the elastic member abutting against the transmission member, and the elastic member having an elastic restoring force that drives the transmission member toward the direction of the transmission spline.

[0017] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this utility model, the seasoning module further includes a partition plate fixedly connected to the driving member, a transmission member passing through the partition plate, and an abutment portion on the outer periphery of the transmission member capable of abutting against the partition plate.

[0018] Secondly, this utility model provides a kitchen utensil, comprising: a cabinet; a pot body installed on the top of the cabinet; and a seasoning module according to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this utility model, wherein in a first state, the seasoning module is located on the side of the pot body.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the seasoning module has a receiving groove on the front side of the base for receiving a seasoning tray. The receiving groove is located below the feeder and communicates with the feeder's outlet. The seasoning tray can partially extend into the receiving groove, and the outlet is positioned directly above the seasoning tray. Seasonings output by the feeder fall into the seasoning tray through the outlet. By providing the receiving groove, it is easier to connect the seasoning tray with the outlet of the seasoning module, ensuring effective reception of seasonings by the seasoning tray. Attached Figure Description

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model applied to kitchen utensils;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model applied to a kitchen utensil in another state;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of another embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a top view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the feeder in one embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified schematic diagram of area A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram from another perspective of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified schematic diagram of area B in the middle;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A magnified view of region C in the middle.

[0033] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that all directional indicators in this utility model embodiment, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture as shown in the attached figure. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0036] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0037] This utility model provides a seasoning module for use in kitchen utensils.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model. The seasoning module includes a base 110 and a feeder 120. The base 110 has a mounting surface S1. The feeder 120 is mounted on the mounting surface S1 and is capable of outputting seasonings.

[0039] Figure 2 , Figure 3 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model applied to a kitchen utensil. In this embodiment, the front side of the base 110 is provided with a receiving groove 111 capable of receiving a seasoning tray 200.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model. In this embodiment, the receiving groove 111 is located below the feeder 120 and is connected to the discharge port H1 of the feeder 120.

[0041] According to the seasoning module 100 of this utility model embodiment, the front side of the base 110 is provided with a receiving groove 111 for receiving the seasoning tray 200. The receiving groove 111 is located below the feeder 120 and communicates with the discharge port H1 of the feeder 120. The seasoning tray 200 can partially extend into the receiving groove 111, and the discharge port H1 is located directly above the seasoning tray 200. The seasoning output by the feeder 120 falls into the seasoning tray 200 through the discharge port H1. By setting the receiving groove 111, it is easier for the seasoning tray 200 to connect with the discharge port H1 of the seasoning module 100, ensuring that the seasoning tray 200 can effectively receive the seasoning.

[0042] In some embodiments, there are multiple feeders 120 and multiple discharge ports H1, which are arranged at intervals on the same straight line or arc. The arrangement of the discharge ports H1 at intervals on the same straight line or arc can effectively utilize the limited space in the structure of the seasoning module 100 and facilitate the simultaneous alignment of multiple discharge ports H1 with the seasoning tray 200.

[0043] In some embodiments, the receiving groove 111 has an abutment wall 111b opposite to the opening of the receiving groove 111, and the abutment wall 111b is adapted to the side shape of the seasoning tray 200. In this embodiment, the seasoning tray 200 is a circular seasoning tray, and the abutment wall 111b has an arc-shaped structure. The abutment wall 111b is adapted to the side shape of the seasoning tray 200, thereby providing a limiting function for the seasoning tray 200. When the user receives the seasoning, he / she can directly place the seasoning tray 200 into the receiving groove 111, and the adapting shape of the abutment wall 111b makes the receiving tray 200 automatically aligned.

[0044] In some embodiments, in the receiving state, the abutment wall 111b at least partially abuts against the side of the seasoning tray 200, and the seasoning tray 200 at least partially overlaps with the projection of the plurality of discharge ports H1 in the vertical direction, thereby ensuring that the seasoning tray 200 effectively receives the seasoning in the receiving state.

[0045] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 In some embodiments, the seasoning module 100 further includes a cover 130. The cover 130 is movably connected to the base 110. The cover 130 exposes the feeder 120 in the open state and covers the feeder 120 in the closed state. In this embodiment, the cover 130 is rotatably connected to the base 110, so that the cover 130 is a flip-top.

[0046] In some embodiments, the cover 130 and the base 110 are connected by a damped connector, allowing the cover 130 to hover relative to the base 110, at least in the open state. In this embodiment, the cover 130 and the base 110 are connected by a damped hinge, allowing the cover 130 to be a flip cover and to hover in the open state, preventing it from falling due to gravity and making it easier to feed material into the feeder 120.

[0047] In some embodiments, the cover 130 is at least partially a transparent structure 131, which covers the feeder 120 when closed. Therefore, even when the cover 130 is closed, the material level inside the feeder 120 can be observed at any time, making it easier to determine when to add seasoning to the feeder 120 and thus enabling material level visualization.

[0048] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of another embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model. Figure 6 This is a top view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model. In some embodiments, the base 110 includes a positioning member 112 fixedly disposed on the mounting surface S1, and the feeder 120 is detachably connected to the positioning member 112, so that the feeder 120 is positioned in a direction parallel to the mounting surface S1.

[0049] In this embodiment, the positioning member 112 is a limiting guide rail on the mounting surface S1. By arranging the positioning member 112 on the mounting surface S1, the feeder 120 can be limited in multiple directions after the positioning member 112 is connected to the feeder 120. For example, the positioning member 112 can limit the left and right and front and back positions of the feeder 200. In some embodiments, the positioning member 112 can also limit the up and down position of the feeder 200. After the feeder 200 is inserted and placed on the mounting surface S1, the positioning member 112 fixes the position of the feeder 200, preventing unnecessary movement of the feeder 200 due to motor vibration or other factors.

[0050] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the feeder in one embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model. Figure 8 for Figure 7 An enlarged schematic diagram of region A in the middle. Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram from another perspective of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model. Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged schematic diagram of area B. One of the side walls of the positioning component 112 and the feeder 120 is provided with a positioning groove L1, and the other is provided with a positioning protrusion L2 that matches the positioning groove L1. When the feeder 120 is connected to the base 110, the positioning protrusion L2 is engaged with the positioning groove L1.

[0051] In this embodiment, the positioning member 112 is provided with a positioning groove L1, and the side wall of the feeder 120 is provided with a positioning protrusion L2 that matches the positioning groove L1. In some embodiments, the number of positioning grooves L1 on the positioning member 112 is a single one, while in some embodiments, the number of positioning grooves L1 on the positioning member 112 is multiple, and the number of positioning protrusions L2 on the side wall of the feeder 120 matches the number of positioning grooves L1.

[0052] In some embodiments, the feeder 120 is detachably connected to the base 110. A hand-held block 121 is provided on the front side of the feeder 120, and the opposite sides of the hand-held block 121 have recessed structures 121a. The recessed structures 121a facilitate the operation of the hand-held block 121 by gripping it with fingers. By providing the hand-held block 121 and the recessed structures 121a on the hand-held block 121, it is easier to insert and remove the feeder 120 when multiple feeders 120 are closely arranged on the mounting surface S1.

[0053] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the seasoning module of this utility model. Figure 12 for Figure 11 An enlarged schematic diagram of region C. In some embodiments, the seasoning module 100 further includes a drive component 140, which may be a motor or other rotary drive component. The feeder 120 includes a hopper assembly 122 and a transmission spline 123, and the power output shaft 141 of the drive component 140 is connected to the transmission spline 123. In some embodiments, the feeder 120 includes a discharge screw, which is coaxially connected to the transmission spline 123. The rotation of the transmission spline 123 and the discharge screw enables the discharge screw to convey the seasoning in the feeder 120 to the discharge port H1.

[0054] In some embodiments, a transmission buffer 150 is provided between the drive member 140 and the transmission spline 123. The transmission buffer 150 enables the drive member 140 and the transmission spline 123 to be elastically connected, thereby ensuring that the drive member 140 and the transmission spline 123 are connected more tightly during transmission.

[0055] In some embodiments, the transmission buffer 150 includes an elastic member 151 and a transmission member 152. The elastic member 151 abuts against the transmission member 152 and has an elastic restoring force that drives the transmission member 152 toward the transmission spline 123. The elastic member 151 is, for example, a spring, with one end abutting against the main body of the drive member 140 and the other end abutting against the transmission member 152.

[0056] When the feeder 200 is installed in place, the transmission spline 123 pushes the elastic element 151 to compress. The elastic restoring force of the elastic element 151 ensures that the transmission element 152 is always tightly connected to the transmission spline 123, thus guaranteeing the reliability and stability of the transmission.

[0057] In some embodiments, the seasoning module 100 further includes a partition 160 fixedly connected to the drive member 140, a transmission member 152 passing through the partition 160, and an abutment portion L3 on the outer periphery of the transmission member 152 that can abut against the partition 160. The transmission member 152 passes through the partition 160 and is rotatable. The abutment portion L3 on the outer periphery of the transmission member 152 that can abut against the partition 160 prevents the transmission member 152 from dislodging when the elastic member 151 abuts against the transmission member 152, ensuring that the transmission member 152 moves within a controllable range.

[0058] This utility model embodiment also provides a kitchen utensil. For example... Figure 2 , Figure 3 The kitchen utensil includes a cabinet 300, a pot 400, and a seasoning module 100 according to any of the aforementioned embodiments. The pot 400 is mounted on top of the cabinet 300. In a first state, the seasoning module 100 is located on the side of the pot 400. In this embodiment, the first state is that the kitchen utensil is in use.

[0059] The seasoning module includes a base 110 and a feeder 120. The base 110 has a mounting surface S1. The feeder 120 is mounted on the mounting surface S1 and can output seasonings. The front side of the base 110 is provided with a receiving groove 111 that can receive the seasoning tray 200. The receiving groove 111 is located below the feeder 120 and communicates with the discharge port H1 of the feeder 120.

[0060] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the kitchen utensil of the seasoning module 100 has a receiving groove 111 on the front side of its base 110, which can receive the seasoning tray 200. The receiving groove 111 is located below the feeder 120 and communicates with the discharge port H1 of the feeder 120. The seasoning tray 200 can partially extend into the receiving groove 111, and the discharge port H1 is located directly above the seasoning tray 200. The seasoning output by the feeder 120 falls into the seasoning tray 200 through the discharge port H1. By setting the receiving groove 111, it is easier for the seasoning tray 200 to connect with the discharge port H1 of the seasoning module 100, ensuring that the seasoning tray 200 can effectively receive the seasonings and improving the convenience of using the kitchen utensil.

[0061] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present utility model and using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A seasoning module, characterized in that: include: a base having a mounting surface; A feeder, mounted on the mounting surface, capable of outputting seasoning; Wherein, a receiving groove capable of receiving the seasoning tray is provided on the front side of the base, and the receiving groove is located below the feeder and is connected to the discharge port of the feeder.

2. The seasoning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple feeders, multiple discharge ports, and the multiple discharge ports are arranged at intervals on the same straight line or arc.

3. The seasoning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving groove has an abutment wall opposite to the notch of the receiving groove, and the abutment wall is matched with the side shape of the seasoning tray.

4. The seasoning module according to claim 3, characterized in that: In the material receiving state, the abutting wall at least partially abuts against the side surface of the seasoning tray, and the seasoning tray at least partially overlaps with the projections of the plurality of discharge ports in the vertical direction.

5. The seasoning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A cover body, wherein the cover body is movably connected to the base, the cover body exposes the feeder in an open state, and is covered on the feeder in a closed state. The cover body is connected to the base via a damping connector, so that the cover body can hover relative to the base at least in the open state.

6. The seasoning module according to claim 5, characterized in that: At least part of the cover is a transparent structure, and in the closed state, the transparent structure is covered on the feeder.

7. The seasoning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a positioning member fixedly arranged on the mounting surface, and the feeder is detachably connected to the positioning member so that the feeder is limited in a direction parallel to the mounting surface.

8. The seasoning module according to claim 7, characterized in that: One of the positioning member and the side wall of the feeder is provided with a positioning groove, and the other is provided with a positioning protrusion matching the positioning groove. When the feeder is connected to the base, the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning groove.

9. The seasoning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeder is detachably connected to the base, a hand-held block is provided on the front side of the feeder, and two opposite sides of the hand-held block have concave structures.

10. The seasoning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The driving member, the feeder comprises a silo assembly and a transmission spline, and the power output shaft of the driving member is connected to the transmission spline.

11. The seasoning module according to claim 10, characterized in that: A transmission buffer is provided between the driving member and the transmission spline, and the transmission buffer enables the driving member to be elastically connected to the transmission spline.

12. The seasoning module according to claim 11, characterized in that: The transmission buffer comprises an elastic member and a transmission member, the elastic member abuts against the transmission member, and the elastic member has an elastic restoring force for driving the transmission member toward a direction close to the transmission spline.

13. The seasoning module according to claim 12, characterized in that: It also includes a partition fixedly connected to the driving member, a transmission member is passed through the partition, and an abutment portion capable of abutting against the partition is provided on the outer periphery of the transmission member.

14. A kitchen appliance, characterized in that: include: Cabinet; A pot body is installed on the top of the cabinet; as well as The seasoning module according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein in a first state, the seasoning module is located on a side of the pot body.

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