Seasoning machine for feeding seasonings based on food material weight

Abstract

The utility model discloses a seasoning machine for feeding seasonings based on the weight of food materials. The seasoning machine comprises a seasoning machine body, a tray assembly and a weight detection device. Various types of seasonings are stored in the seasoning machine body, the tray assembly comprises a tray used for bearing to-be-cooked food materials, and the weight detection device is arranged below the tray and electrically connected with the seasoning machine body; a first positioning structure is arranged on the tray assembly, and a second positioning structure connected with the first positioning structure in a matched mode is arranged on the seasoning machine body. The tray assembly is detachably connected with the seasoning machine body; the first positioning structure is arranged on the tray assembly, and the second positioning structure connected with the first positioning structure in a matched mode is arranged on the seasoning machine body; and the tray assembly can be accurately installed on the seasoning machine body through matched connection of the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure, the reworking problem caused by installation errors of the relative positions of the tray assembly and the seasoning machine body is avoided, and therefore the assembling efficiency and accuracy are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of kitchen utensils, and particularly relates to a condiment machine for dispensing condiments based on the weight of ingredients. Background Art

[0002] During the cooking process, various condiments are often added to improve the taste of the dish. Therefore, the amount of condiments added directly affects the taste of the dish to a large extent.

[0003] The existing condiment machines on the market dispense ingredients according to recipes or user selections. Since the weight of the ingredients prepared by the user may not be the same as that in the recipe, when the weights are different and the gram weight of the condiments in the recipe is still provided, the actual cooked taste will deviate, thereby reducing the user experience; at the same time, during the assembly process of the existing condiment machines, the phenomenon of rework often occurs due to the misalignment of the installation position of the cover plate and the condiment machine body, resulting in a reduction in assembly efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the above technical problems, an improved condiment machine for dispensing condiments based on the weight of ingredients is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned existing technical problems, the present application discloses a condiment machine for dispensing condiments based on the weight of ingredients, including: a condiment machine body, a tray assembly, and a weight detection device; a variety of condiments are stored in the condiment machine body, the tray assembly includes a tray for carrying ingredients to be cooked, and the weight detection device is arranged below the tray; the weight detection device is electrically connected to the condiment machine body; a first positioning structure is arranged on the tray assembly, and a second positioning structure is arranged on the condiment machine body and is in mating connection with the first positioning structure; the tray assembly is detachably connected to the condiment machine body.

[0006] Further, one of the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure is a positioning protrusion, and the other is a positioning groove.

[0007] Further, the tray assembly includes a cover plate; a connecting portion is arranged on the cover plate, and a mating portion is arranged on the tray; the connecting portion is detachably and matingly connected to the mating portion.

[0008] Further, an installation position is arranged on the cover plate, and the weight detection device is installed at the installation position.

[0009] Further, the installation position includes an installation disk and a support frame; the support frame protrudes and is fixed at the bottom of the installation disk.

[0010] Furthermore, a first connecting structure is provided on the cover plate, and the first connecting structure is electrically connected to the weight detection device; a second connecting structure which cooperates with the first connecting structure is provided on the seasoning machine body, and the second connecting structure is electrically connected to the seasoning machine power supply.

[0011] Furthermore, the first connecting structure and the first positioning structure are arranged on two sides of the cover plate opposite to each other.

[0012] Furthermore, a circuit channel is also provided on the cover plate, one end of the circuit channel is connected to the mounting plate, and the other end of the circuit channel is connected to the first connecting structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the seasoning machine body includes a material storage box; and the cover plate is sealingly connected to the opening of the material storage box.

[0014] Furthermore, the seasoning machine that adds seasoning based on the weight of food materials also includes a display device; the display device is arranged on the seasoning machine body; the seasoning machine body and the display device are electrically connected.

[0015] The present application provides a seasoning machine that adds seasoning based on the weight of food, which has at least the following technical effects:

[0016] The seasoning machine for adding seasonings based on the weight of food materials of the present application comprises a seasoning machine body, a tray assembly and a weight detection device; the seasoning machine body stores various types of seasonings, the tray assembly comprises a tray for carrying the food materials to be cooked, and the weight detection device is arranged below the tray; the weight detection device is electrically connected to the seasoning machine body; a first positioning structure is arranged on the tray assembly, and a second positioning structure matched with the first positioning structure is arranged on the seasoning machine body; the tray assembly is detachably connected to the seasoning machine body; the present application provides a first positioning structure on the tray assembly, and provides a second positioning structure matched with the first positioning structure on the seasoning machine body; and then, through the matching connection of the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure, the tray assembly can be accurately installed on the seasoning machine body, avoiding the rework problem caused by the installation error of the relative position of the tray assembly and the seasoning machine body, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of assembly; at the same time, by setting the weight detection device, the weight information of the food materials to be cooked in the tray assembly can be measured, and according to the recipe data of the seasoning machine body, the type and weight of the seasoning required to be added to the seasoning machine body can be determined, so that it conforms to the taste preset in its recipe, and the operation is simple and convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 : Overall structural schematic diagram of the seasoning machine for dispensing seasonings based on the weight of food ingredients provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 : Cross-sectional view of the seasoning machine for dispensing seasonings based on the weight of food ingredients provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 : Structural schematic diagram of the seasoning machine body provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 : Exploded view of the tray assembly provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0022] Figure 5 : Exploded view of the tray assembly from another perspective provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0023] Figure 6 : Structural schematic diagram of the cover plate provided by the embodiments of the present application

[0024] Figure 7 : Workflow diagram of the seasoning machine for dispensing seasonings based on the weight of food ingredients provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0025] In the figure: 1 - seasoning machine body, 2 - tray assembly, 3 - weight detection device, 21 - tray, 225 - first positioning structure, 11 - second positioning structure, 22 - cover plate, 221 - connecting part, 211 - mating part, 222 - mounting position, 2221 - mounting plate, 2222 - support frame, 223 - first connection structure, 12 - second connection structure, 224 - line channel, 13 - storage box, 14 - discharging mechanism, 15 - discharging box, 16 - bracket, 4 - display device. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description, claims and above-mentioned drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application described here can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, device, product or equipment that includes a series of steps or units does not have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or are inherent to these processes, methods, products or equipment.

[0028] The embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings, and the drawings do not limit the content of the application recorded in the claims in any way.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc. are all based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present application.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-6 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a condiment machine for dispensing condiments based on the weight of ingredients, including: a condiment machine body 1, a tray assembly 2 and a weight detection device 3; a variety of types of condiments are stored in the condiment machine body 1, the tray assembly 2 includes a tray 21 for carrying ingredients to be cooked, and the weight detection device 3 is arranged below the tray 21; the weight detection device 3 is electrically connected to the condiment machine body 1; a first positioning structure 225 is arranged on the tray assembly 2, and a second positioning structure 11 that cooperates with the first positioning structure 225 is arranged on the condiment machine body 1; the tray assembly 2 is detachably connected to the condiment machine body 1.

[0031] Specifically, the condiment machine body 1 stores cooking data of a variety of recipes, including but not limited to the ingredient type data and condiment type data in each dish.

[0032] Specifically, it further includes a control device, and the control device is electrically connected to the weight detection device 3 and the condiment machine body respectively.

[0033] Specifically, the weight detection device 3 is arranged below the tray 21, and is used to weigh the weight of the ingredients to be cooked in the tray 21 and send it to the control device. The control device responds to the received weight of the ingredients to be cooked and the received user's instruction to select a target recipe, and controls the condiment machine body 1 to dispense condiments of the corresponding type and weight.

[0034] Specifically, the weight of the corresponding seasoning can be determined according to the fitting formula of the seasoning weight.

[0035] H=a*h*B / A+b

[0036] Among them, a is the addition coefficient of seasoning H, which is related to the type of recipe and the adhesion of seasoning H to the cookware; h is the gram weight of seasoning H required in the target recipe; A is the gram weight of the ingredients in the target recipe, and B is the gram weight of the actual weighed ingredients; b is the loss of seasoning H in the seasoning machine body 1 due to adhesion.

[0037] For example, if the weight of the ingredients in the selected target recipe is A, the weight of the ingredients to be cooked in the tray 21 measured by the weight detection device 3 is B, the weight of the seasoning X required in the target recipe is x, and the seasoning Y is y, then the weight of the seasoning X required is: h 0 =ξ*h*B / A+α; the weight of the seasoning Y required is k 0 =β*k*B / A+δ; where ξ is the addition coefficient of seasoning X, which is related to the type of recipe and the adhesion of seasoning X to the cookware, α is the loss of seasoning X in the seasoning machine receiving box due to adhesion; β is the addition coefficient of seasoning Y, which is related to the type of recipe and the adhesion of seasoning Y to the cookware, δ is the loss of seasoning Y in the seasoning machine receiving box due to adhesion.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present application, a first positioning structure 225 is provided on the tray assembly 2, and a second positioning structure 11 which is coordinated and connected with the first positioning structure 225 is provided on the seasoning machine body 1; and then the first positioning structure 225 is coordinated and connected with the second positioning structure 11, so that the tray assembly 2 can be accurately installed on the seasoning machine body 1, thereby avoiding the rework problem caused by the installation error of the relative position of the tray assembly 2 and the seasoning machine body 1, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of assembly; at the same time, by providing a weight detection device 3, the weight information of the ingredients to be cooked in the tray assembly 2 can be measured, and according to the recipe data of the seasoning machine body 1, the type and weight of the seasoning required to be put into the seasoning machine body 1 can be determined, so that it conforms to the taste preset in its recipe, and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0039] In some embodiments, one of the first positioning structure 225 and the second positioning structure 11 is a positioning protrusion, and the other is a positioning groove.

[0040] Specifically, the tray assembly 2 includes a cover plate 22 ; a connecting portion 221 is provided on the cover plate 22 , and a matching portion 211 is provided on the tray 21 ; the connecting portion 221 and the matching portion 211 are detachably connected.

[0041] Specifically, positioning protrusions are provided on the cover plate 22, and positioning grooves are provided on the seasoning machine body 1. The positioning protrusions are fitted and connected with the positioning grooves, improving the accuracy of the relative position installation of the cover plate 22 and the seasoning machine body 1.

[0042] Specifically, the connecting portion 221 of the cover plate 22 can be a convex structure, and the mating portion 211 is provided on the side of the tray 21 facing the cover plate 22. The mating portion 211 can be a groove structure, and the connecting portion 221 is snapped onto the mating portion 211.

[0043] In the embodiment of the present application, by providing the connecting portion 221 on the cover plate 22 and the mating portion 211 on the tray 21, and the mating portion 211 and the connecting portion 221 are detachably snap-connected, it is convenient to replace the tray 21.

[0044] In some embodiments, an installation position 222 is provided on the cover plate 22, and the weight detection device 3 is installed on the installation position 222.

[0045] Specifically, the installation position 222 can be set at the geometric center of the cover plate 22, so that the weight detection device 3 corresponds to the bottom center position of the tray 21, and thus the accuracy of the weight detection device 3 for measuring the uncooked ingredients in the tray 3 can be improved.

[0046] Specifically, the weight detection device 3 can be detachably fixed to the installation position 222 by bonding. In the case of a failure of the weight detection device 3, it is convenient for the user to replace it in time.

[0047] In some embodiments, the installation position 222 includes an installation disk 2221 and a support frame 2222; the support frame 2222 protrudes and is fixed to the bottom of the installation disk 2221.

[0048] Specifically, three support frames 2222 are equiangularly arranged in the installation disk 2221, which can improve the installation stability of the weight detection device 3.

[0049] Specifically, the weight detection device 3 can be accommodated in the installation disk 2221 and abuts against the support frame 2222.

[0050] In some embodiments, a first connection structure 223 is provided on the cover plate 22, and the first connection structure 223 is electrically connected to the weight detection device 3; a second connection structure 12 that is cooperatively connected to the first connection structure 223 is provided on the seasoning machine body 1, and the second connection structure 12 is electrically connected to the seasoning machine power supply.

[0051] In some embodiments, a circuit channel 224 is further provided on the cover plate 22. One end of the circuit channel 224 communicates with the installation disk 2221, and the other end of the circuit channel 224 communicates with the first connection structure 223.

[0052] Specifically, the line channel 224 is used to accommodate the power line and signal line of the weight detection device 3, and the power line and signal line of the weight detection device 3 can be connected to the first connection structure 223 through the line channel 224.

[0053] Specifically, the first connection structure 223 can be multiple probes, and the second connection structure 12 can be multiple jacks that match the multiple probes.

[0054] Specifically, the other side of the jack is used to connect to the power board of the seasoning machine body 1, and one side of the probe is used to connect to the power line and signal line of the weight detection device 3. By inserting the probe into the jack, the conduction of the circuit of the weight detection device 3 can be achieved, and at the same time, the weight information obtained by the weight detection device 3 can also be transmitted to the power board of the seasoning machine body 1.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present application, by setting the line channel 224, the power line and signal line of the weight detection device 3 can be connected to the first connection structure 223 through the line channel 224, and the first connection structure 223 is connected to the second connection structure 12, which can achieve the conduction of the circuit of the weight detection device 3. At the same time, the weight information obtained by the weight detection device 3 can also be transmitted to the power board of the seasoning machine body 1, thereby optimizing the wiring method of the power line and signal line of the weight detection device 3 and improving the neatness and installation stability of the line layout.

[0056] In some embodiments, the first connection structure 223 and the first positioning structure 225 are oppositely arranged on both sides of the cover plate 22.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present application, by oppositely arranging the first connection structure 223 and the first positioning structure 225 on both sides of the cover plate 22, it is ensured that when the cover plate 22 is covered and removed, the user will not repeatedly shake due to only the connection between the first connection structure 223 and the second connection structure 12, which affects the service life of the first connection structure 223. At the same time, the stability of the connection between the cover plate 22 and the seasoning machine body 1 is further improved.

[0058] In some embodiments, the seasoning machine body 1 includes a storage box 13; the cover plate 22 is sealingly connected to the opening of the storage box 13.

[0059] Specifically, it further includes a sealing member, and the sealing member is arranged between the cover plate 22 and the storage box 13.

[0060] Specifically, the sealing member can be a sealing strip. By arranging the sealing member between the cover plate 22 and the storage box 13, impurities can be prevented from entering the storage box 13 to contaminate the seasoning, and the use safety of the seasoning is improved.

[0061] Specifically, the seasoning machine body 1 further includes a discharging mechanism 14, and the storage box 13 is arranged above the discharging mechanism 14.

[0062] Specifically, a receiving groove for the discharging box 15 is provided on the discharging mechanism 14, and the discharging box 15 is detachably arranged in the receiving groove.

[0063] In some other embodiments, the weight detection device 3 is arranged at the bottom of the seasoning machine body 1, and four weight detection devices 3 can be arranged and evenly distributed on the bottom of the seasoning machine body 1.

[0064] Specifically, four brackets 16 are provided at the bottom of the seasoning machine body 1, and the weight detection device 3 is arranged between the bottom of the seasoning machine body 1 and the brackets 16.

[0065] In the embodiments of the present application, by adopting the scheme of weighing the whole machine instead of the above method of arranging the weight detection device 3 on the tray assembly 2, the structural design of the tray assembly 2 can be simplified, and its structure can be made simpler.

[0066] In some embodiments, the seasoning machine for dispensing seasonings based on the weight of ingredients further includes a display device 4; the display device 4 is arranged on the seasoning machine body 1; the seasoning machine body 1 is electrically connected to the display device 4.

[0067] Specifically, the display device 4 is communicatively connected to the control device, and the display device 4 can display a recipe list matching the type information of the ingredients to be cooked.

[0068] Specifically, the display device 4 is also used to display the weight of the ingredients to be cooked in the tray 11.

[0069] In some other embodiments, the display device 4 can be connected to the mobile terminal through Bluetooth or wireless network, and the user can select the target recipe from the recipe list displayed on the display device 4 through the mobile terminal.

[0070] In the embodiments of the present application, by setting the display device 4, the user can more intuitively obtain a recipe list matching the type information of the ingredients to be cooked.

[0071] As Figure 7 shown, the present embodiment also provides a working process of a seasoning machine for dispensing seasonings based on the weight of ingredients, which is specifically as follows:

[0072] First, start the seasoning machine, zero the tray 11, and select the target recipe;

[0073] Then, remind the user to put the ingredients to be cooked into the tray 11;

[0074] Next, determine whether there are ingredients to be cooked placed in the tray 11;

[0075] If so, display the weight in grams of the ingredients to be cooked and the types and weights in grams of the corresponding required seasonings on the interaction device 3;

[0076] Finally, the control device can control the types and weights of the seasonings to be dispensed by the seasoning machine body 1.

[0077] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner. For the same or similar parts among the embodiments, reference can be made to each other, and the key point of each embodiment is to illustrate the differences from other embodiments.

[0078] It should be noted that all the features described in this application (including the technical features described in different embodiments) can be arbitrarily combined under reasonable circumstances, and the new technical solutions formed by the combination are within the protection scope of this application.

[0079] The above are only the preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of this application shall be included in the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A seasoning machine that adds seasoning based on the weight of food, characterized in that: include: A seasoning machine body (1), a tray assembly (2) and a weight detection device (3); The seasoning machine body (1) stores a plurality of types of seasonings, the tray assembly (2) comprises a tray (21) for carrying ingredients to be cooked, and the weight detection device (3) is arranged below the tray (21); the weight detection device (3) is electrically connected to the seasoning machine body (1); The tray assembly (2) is provided with a first positioning structure (225), and the seasoning machine body (1) is provided with a second positioning structure (11) that cooperates with and connects to the first positioning structure (225); The tray assembly (2) is detachably connected to the seasoning machine body (1).

2. The seasoning machine for adding seasoning based on food weight according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the first positioning structure (225) and the second positioning structure (11) is a positioning protrusion, and the other is a positioning groove.

3. The seasoning machine for adding seasoning based on food weight according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tray assembly (2) comprises a cover plate (22); The cover plate (22) is provided with a connecting portion (221), and the tray (21) is provided with a matching portion (211); The connecting portion (221) and the matching portion (211) are detachably connected.

4. The seasoning machine for adding seasoning based on food weight according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover plate (22) is provided with a mounting position (222), and the weight detection device (3) is mounted on the mounting position (222).

5. The seasoning machine for adding seasoning based on food weight according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting position (222) comprises a mounting plate (2221) and a support frame (2222); The support frame (2222) is protruding and fixed on the bottom of the mounting plate (2221).

6. The seasoning machine for adding seasoning based on food weight according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cover plate (22) is provided with a first connection structure (223), and the first connection structure (223) is electrically connected to the weight detection device (3); The seasoning machine body (1) is provided with a second connection structure (12) that cooperates with the first connection structure (223), and the second connection structure (12) is electrically connected to a seasoning machine power supply.

7. The seasoning machine for adding seasoning based on food weight according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first connection structure (223) and the first positioning structure (225) are arranged opposite to each other on two sides of the cover plate (22).

8. The seasoning machine for adding seasoning based on food weight according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cover plate (22) is also provided with a circuit channel (224), one end of the circuit channel (224) being connected to the mounting plate (2221), and the other end of the circuit channel (224) being connected to the first connection structure (223).

9. The seasoning machine for adding seasoning based on food weight according to claim 6, characterized in that: The seasoning machine body (1) comprises a material storage box (13); The cover plate (22) is sealingly connected to the opening of the material storage box (13).

10. The seasoning machine for adding seasoning based on food weight according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: Also includes a display device (4); The display device (4) is arranged on the seasoning machine body (1); the seasoning machine body (1) is electrically connected to the display device (4).

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