Automatic cooking device

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic cooking device which comprises a frame body, and a storage mechanism, a cooking mechanism and a cleaning mechanism are sequentially arranged on the frame body. The storage mechanism comprises a first rotating disc arranged at the top of the frame body, a plurality of storage bins are arranged on the outer side of the first rotating disc in the circumferential direction, turnable gaskets are arranged at the bottoms of the storage bins, the downstream ends of the gaskets are fixed to the side walls of one sides of the storage bins, the upstream ends of the gaskets are free ends, and a discharging opening is formed in the top of the frame body; the cooking mechanism comprises a pot body fixed to the frame body, the pot body is provided with a feeding station, the bottom of the pot body is provided with a heating element, a second rotating disc is arranged in the pot body, the second rotating disc is provided with at least one cooking cage, the cooking cage is rotationally connected with the second rotating disc, and a swing driving mechanism is arranged on the side, located on the discharging station, of the pot body; the cleaning mechanism comprises a first pump body, the first pump body is connected with a cleaning pipe assembly, the cleaning pipe assembly is connected to the pot body and extends to the position above the storage bin corresponding to the cleaning station of the storage mechanism, and the cooking device reduces the labor intensity of workers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, in particular to an automatic cooking device. Background Art

[0002] The statements herein merely provide background art related to the present invention and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0003] At present, there are devices for automatically cooking food materials such as dumplings, meatballs, and noodles. The various cooking processes of the current food cooking equipment are arranged in a straight line. For example, patent application CN105029135A discloses an automatic pasta cooking device, including a conveying unit and a pasta storage unit, a pasta steaming unit, a pasta cooling unit, a noodle forming unit, and an ingredient unit installed on the conveying unit. With this arrangement, the entire cooking device occupies a large space, has a low space utilization rate, and has strict requirements on the installation site. In addition, the existing automatic cooking equipment does not have an automatic cleaning function and an automatic cooling water function. It is necessary to manually cool the food materials and manually clean them after use, which is labor-intensive and reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art and to provide an automatic cooking device which occupies a small space, has a high space utilization rate, does not require manual cleaning, and reduces labor intensity.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] The embodiment of the utility model provides an automatic cooking device, comprising a frame, on which a material storage mechanism, a cooking mechanism and a cleaning mechanism are sequentially arranged from top to bottom;

[0007] The material storage mechanism includes a first turntable disposed on the top of the frame and connected to the first rotating mechanism, a plurality of material storage bins are disposed circumferentially on the outer side of the first turntable, a flippable liner is disposed at the bottom of the material storage bin, along the rotation direction of the first turntable, the downstream end of the liner is fixed to the side wall of one side of the material storage bin, the upstream end is a free end, and a material discharge port is disposed at the top of the frame;

[0008] The cooking mechanism comprises a pot body fixed to a frame body, the pot body is provided with a feeding station to receive food materials dropped from a feeding port, a heating element is provided at the bottom of the pot body, a second turntable is provided in the pot body, the second turntable is connected to a second rotary mechanism, the second turntable is provided with at least one cooking cage, the cooking cage is rotatably connected to an outer edge of the second turntable, and a swing driving mechanism matching the cooking cage is provided on one side of the pot body located at the discharging station to drive the cooking cage to flip;

[0009] The cleaning mechanism includes a first pump body, which is connected to a cleaning pipe assembly. The cleaning pipe assembly is provided with a valve and is connected to the pot body and extends above the storage bin corresponding to the cleaning station of the storage mechanism.

[0010] Optionally, spray headers are provided at both the top and bottom of the pot body. The cleaning pipe assembly is connected to the spray headers, and the spray headers are provided with a plurality of water spray nozzles communicating with the internal space of the pot body.

[0011] Optionally, a cleaning component is provided on the bottom surface of the second turntable, and the cleaning component is in contact with the side and bottom surfaces of the pot body.

[0012] Optionally, a drain port is provided at the bottom of the pot body.

[0013] Optionally, a chilled water making mechanism is further provided on one side of the cleaning mechanism. The chilled water making mechanism is connected to the water inlet of the second pump body. The water outlet of the second pump body is connected to the inlet end of the chilled water pipe, and the outlet end of the chilled water pipe is arranged towards the discharging station of the pot body;

[0014] Alternatively, a water purifier is provided on one side of the cleaning mechanism. The water inlet end of the water purifier is used to connect to a water source, and its water outlet end is connected to the inlet end of the chilled water pipe. The outlet end of the chilled water pipe is arranged towards the discharging station of the pot body, and a switching valve is installed on the chilled water pipe.

[0015] Optionally, the chilled water making mechanism includes a water inlet pipe, which is connected to the first medium inlet of the heat exchanger. The first medium outlet is connected to the inlet of the heater. The outlet of the heater is connected to the second medium inlet of the heat exchanger. The second medium outlet is connected to the inlet of the water tank. The outlet of the water tank is connected to the second pump body.

[0016] Optionally, a flow regulating valve is installed on the pipeline between the first medium outlet and the heater inlet.

[0017] Optionally, the swing driving mechanism includes a swing driving component, which is fixed on the pot body. The swing driving component is connected to a swing rod. A dial groove matching the swing rod is provided at the inner end of the cooking cage, and the swing rod can extend into the dial groove to drive the cooking cage to flip.

[0018] Optionally, a feed inlet is provided at the top of the pot body, and the position of the feed inlet corresponds to the position of the blanking port.

[0019] Optionally, a blanking pipe is provided at the position of the blanking port, and a steam isolation mechanism is provided at the bottom end of the blanking pipe.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the above-mentioned utility model are as follows:

[0021] 1. The cooking device of the present utility model is provided with a cleaning mechanism. The cleaning pipe assembly of the cleaning mechanism is connected to the pot body and extends above the material bin. And a cleaning component that contacts and fits with the bottom and side surfaces of the pot body is provided on the bottom surface of the second turntable. When the first pump body of the cleaning mechanism works, cleaning water can be sprayed into the pot body and the material bin, so as to clean the pot body and the material bin, and thus realize automatic cleaning, eliminating the need for manual cleaning, reducing the labor intensity of the staff, and improving the production efficiency.

[0022] 2. In the cooking device of the present utility model, the storage mechanism, the cooking mechanism and the cleaning mechanism are distributed vertically, occupying less space in the horizontal direction, improving the space utilization rate, and reducing the requirements for the installation site.

[0023] 3. The cooking device of the present utility model is provided with a storage mechanism and a cooking mechanism. The feeding port of the storage mechanism corresponds to the feeding station of the cooking mechanism. After the first turntable of the storage mechanism rotates the accommodating grid to the feeding port, the gasket flips, and the food ingredients can fall into the cooking cage corresponding to the feeding station of the cooking mechanism through the feeding port, thus realizing automatic feeding of the food ingredients. The cooking cage is rotatably connected to the outer edge of the second turntable and can be driven to flip by the swing driving mechanism, thus realizing automatic discharging. The whole cooking process is carried out automatically, reducing the labor intensity of the staff and improving the production efficiency.

[0024] 4. The cooking device of the present utility model is provided with a chilled water making mechanism. The chilled water making mechanism is connected to the second pump body. The second body is connected to the water inlet end of the chilled water pipe. The water outlet end of the chilled water pipe faces the discharging station of the pot body, and can realize automatic chilled water for the food ingredients when discharging, eliminating the need for manual chilled water, further reducing the labor intensity of the staff, and improving the production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The description drawings forming a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The schematic embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute a limitation to this application.

[0026] Figure 1 is the schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 is the front view of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 is the schematic diagram of the structure of the storage mechanism of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 4 is the schematic diagram of the structure of the storage mechanism of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the steam isolation mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the cooking mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the cleaning component in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of the cooking mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0034] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the cooking mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model Figure 3 ;

[0035] Figure 10 It is a schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 11 It is a schematic diagram of the first spray main pipe and the water spray nozzles on the pot body in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 12 It is a schematic structural diagram of the cold water making mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0038] Among them, 1. frame body, 2. material storage mechanism, 3. cooking mechanism, 4. cleaning structure, 5. cold water making mechanism, 6. electric control box, 7. operation table, 8. steam isolation mechanism;

[0039] 1-1. column, 1-2. upper support plate, 1-3. middle support plate, 1-4. lower support plate;

[0040] 2-1. first turntable, 2-2. material storage bin, 2-2-1. partition board, 2-2-2. outer cylinder, 2-3. gasket, 2-4. first rotary drive member, 2-5. transmission assembly, 2-6. groove, 2-7. blanking pipe, 2-8. diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor, 2-9. identification plate, 2-10. steam discharge pipe;

[0041] 3-1. pot body, 3-2. second rotary mechanism, 3-3. second turntable, 3-4. cooking cage, 3-5. guide plate, 3-6. swing drive assembly, 3-7. swing rod, 3-8. dial groove, 3-9. rectangular frame, 3-10. first flexible strip, 3-11. second flexible strip;

[0042] 4-1. first pump body, 4-2. first cleaning pipe, 4-3. second cleaning pipe, 4-4. third cleaning pipe, 4-5. first spray main pipe, 4-6. water spray nozzle, 4-7. solenoid valve;

[0043] 5-1. Heat exchanger, 5-2. Heater, 5-3. Water tank, 5-4. Water inlet, 5-5. Switch valve, 5-6. Flow regulating valve, 5-7. Temperature sensor, 5-8. Water level sensor;

[0044] 8-1. Underframe, 8-2. Baffle, 8-3. Support, 8-4. Lead screw drive mechanism, 8-5. Limit switch, 8-6. Cover plate. Specific embodiments

[0045] Embodiment 1

[0046] This embodiment provides an automatic cooking device, as Figure 1 - Figure 2 shown, which includes a frame body 1. Along the direction from top to bottom of the frame body 1, a material storage mechanism 2, a cooking mechanism 3, and a cleaning mechanism 4 are sequentially arranged on the frame body. The cleaning mechanism 4 is arranged at the bottom of the frame body 1, and a chilled water making mechanism 5 is arranged on one side of the cleaning mechanism 4. The material storage mechanism 2 is used to send the ingredients to be cooked into the cooking mechanism, the cooking mechanism 3 is used to cook the ingredients and send out the cooked ingredients, the water outlet end of the cleaning mechanism 4 is connected to the cooking mechanism 3 and the material storage mechanism 2 for cleaning the cooking mechanism and the material storage mechanism, the chilled water making mechanism 5 is used to prepare chilled water for the ingredients, and an electric control box 6 is arranged on one side of the chilled water making mechanism 5 for controlling the operation of each mechanism.

[0047] The material storage mechanism 2, the cooking mechanism 3, and the cleaning mechanism 4 are distributed vertically, and the chilled water making mechanism 5 is arranged on one side of the cleaning mechanism, occupying less space in the horizontal direction, improving the space utilization rate, and reducing the requirements for the installation site of the cooking device.

[0048] The frame body 1 includes four columns 1-1. The bottom ends of the columns 1-1 are used to be fixed to the ground foundation. An upper support plate 1-2 is arranged between the tops of the four columns 1-1, a middle support plate 1-3 is arranged between the middles, and a lower support plate 1-4 is arranged between the bottoms. The upper support plate 1-2 is installed with the material storage mechanism 2, the middle support plate 1-3 is installed with the cooking mechanism 3, and the lower support plate 1-4 is installed with the cleaning mechanism 4, the chilled water making mechanism 5, and the electric control box 6.

[0049] Furthermore, a shell plate is arranged between adjacent columns 1-1 to form a closed box structure for the frame body 1.

[0050] Such as Figure 3 - Figure 4As shown, the storage mechanism 2 includes a first rotary mechanism, a first turntable 2-1, a storage bin 2-2, a lining 2-3 and other components. Specifically, the upper support plate 1-2 is provided with a circular groove 2-6. Above the bottom surface of the groove 2-6, there is a first turntable 2-1. The first turntable 2-1 is coaxially arranged with the groove 2-6. The center position of the first turntable 2-1 is connected to the first rotary mechanism fixed on the lower surface of the groove 2-6 of the upper support plate 1-2. The first rotary mechanism includes a first rotary driving member 2-4. The first rotary driving member 2-4 is connected to the first turntable through a transmission assembly 2-5 to drive the first turntable 2-1 to rotate. The first rotary driving member 2-4 adopts components such as a first rotary driving motor fixed on the bottom surface of the upper support plate 1-2 that can output rotational motion. The transmission assembly 2-5 can adopt a gear transmission mechanism or a belt transmission mechanism, and preferably adopts a gear transmission mechanism.

[0051] A plurality of storage bins 2-2 are circumferentially arranged along the outer periphery of the first turntable 2-1. The storage bins are used to place the ingredients to be cooked.

[0052] The storage bin 2-2 adopts a fan-shaped structure, and a plurality of storage bins 2-2 are arranged in sequence along the circumference. In this embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the first turntable 2-1 is fixedly connected to the inner ends of a plurality of partition plates 2-2-1 that are equally spaced along the circumferential direction. The outer ends of the partition plates 2-2-1 are connected to the inner side surface of the outer cylinder 2-2-2. A storage bin 2-2 is formed between adjacent partition plates 2-2-1.

[0053] The bottom of the storage bin 2-2 is provided with a lining 2-3 that can be flipped. In this embodiment, the lining 2-3 is made of a flexible material. Along the rotation direction of the first turntable 2-1, the downstream end of the lining 2-3 is fixedly connected to the corresponding partition plate through a plurality of bolts, that is, fixedly connected to the side wall on one side of the storage bin 2-2. The downstream end of the lining 2-3 is a free end.

[0054] The bottom surface of the lining 2-3 fits the bottom surface of the groove 2-6. The bottom surface of the groove 2-6 is provided with a blanking port. The blanking port penetrates the upper support plate 1-2 in the vertical direction. The blanking port matches the shape of the storage bin 2-2 and also adopts a fan-shaped structure.

[0055] In another embodiment, the lining 2-3 is made of a rigid material, and its downstream end is rotatably connected to the partition plate 2-2-1 through a hinge or a hinge. The downstream end of the lining 2-3 is a free end.

[0056] The lining 2-3 fits the bottom surface of the top groove 2-6 of the frame body at the non-blanking port position to block the bottom opening of the storage bin 2-2. The lining 2-3 droops at the blanking port position and extends into the blanking port to open the bottom opening of the storage bin 2-2.

[0057] A material discharge pipe 2-7 is provided at the corresponding position of the bottom material discharge port of the upper support plate 1-2, which is used to guide the food materials falling from the material discharge port so that the food materials can smoothly enter the cooking mechanism.

[0058] Furthermore, on one side of the groove on the top surface of the upper support plate 1-2, there are also an identification element and an identification plate. The identification element is connected to the electric control box and is used to identify whether there are food materials in the storage bin. Preferably, the identification element adopts a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor 2-8.

[0059] The identification plate adopts an identification plate 2-9. The identification plate 2-9 is fixed on the top surface of the upper support plate 1-2 and corresponds to the position of the material discharge port, and is used to mark the position where the food materials are discharged.

[0060] On one side of the identification element, there is a steam discharge pipe 2-10 provided on the top surface of the upper support plate. The steam discharge pipe is used to discharge steam.

[0061] In this embodiment, the food materials to be cooked are placed in the storage bin 2-2. The first rotating mechanism drives the first turntable 2-1 to rotate. When the lining plate 2-3 at the bottom of the storage bin 2-2 contacts the bottom surface of the groove 2-6, the bottom surface of the groove 2-6 is used to support the lining plate 2-3 and the food materials, and the food materials cannot fall. When the storage bin 2-2 rotates to the material discharge port, the lining plate 2-3 cannot be supported. Under the gravity of the food materials, the lining plate 2-3 flips and extends into the material discharge port, and the food materials cannot be supported by the lining plate 2-3. Therefore, the food materials fall from the material discharge port, realizing the automatic feeding of the cooking mechanism.

[0062] Furthermore, as Figure 5 shown, a steam isolation mechanism 8 is provided at the bottom end of the material discharge pipe 2-7. The steam isolation mechanism includes a bottom frame 8-1 fixed at the bottom end of the material discharge pipe. The bottom frame 8-1 is provided with holes matching the material discharge pipe 2-7 for the food materials to pass through and fall. A chute is provided on the bottom surface of the bottom frame 8-1. The bottom frame 8-1 is slidably connected with a baffle 8-2 through the chute. The baffle 8-2 is used to switch between blocking and opening the open end at the bottom end of the material discharge pipe 2-7. The baffle 8-2 is connected to a linear motion driving mechanism fixed on the support 8-3. The support 8-3 is fixedly connected to the bottom frame 8-1. The linear motion driving mechanism drives the baffle 8-2 to perform a linear motion to realize the switching between the open and closed states of the bottom end of the material discharge pipe 2-7. In this embodiment, the linear motion driving mechanism adopts a lead screw transmission mechanism 8-4 driven by a motor. The lead screw nut of the lead screw transmission mechanism is connected to the baffle to drive the baffle to move.

[0063] Two limit switches 8-5 are also provided on the support 8-3. The two limit switches 8-5 are used to cooperate with the lead screw nut of the lead screw transmission mechanism 8-4 to limit the movement stroke of the baffle 8-2.

[0064] On the upper edge of the hole in the chassis 8-1, there is a cover plate 8-6 distributed along the edge of the hole. The baffle 8-2 is arranged between the bottom surface of the chute and the cover plate 8-6. Through the cover plate 8-6, the hygiene and safety of the equipment are improved, the steam emission can be effectively reduced, and the overall working environment quality can be enhanced.

[0065] In this embodiment, the bottom open end of the feeding pipe 2-7 can be blocked by the baffle 8-2 to reduce the adverse effect of steam on the food materials, ensure the hygiene of the food material storage mechanism, and improve the meal delivery quality.

[0066] As Figure 6 - Figure 9 shown, the cooking mechanism 3 is installed on the middle support plate 1-3. The cooking mechanism 3 includes a pot body 3-1. The pot body 3-1 adopts a cylindrical structure and is coaxially arranged with the first turntable 2-1. The pot body 3-1 is fixed on the middle support plate 1-3.

[0067] At the central position of the top of the pot body 3-1, a second rotary mechanism 3-2 is provided. The second rotary mechanism 3-2 is connected to the central position of the second turntable 3-3 inside the pot body 3-1 and can drive the second turntable 3-3 to rotate around its own axis.

[0068] The second rotary mechanism 3-2 adopts a motor and a speed reducer fixed on the top of the pot body 3-1. The output shaft of the motor is connected to the speed reducer. The output shaft of the speed reducer passes through the top of the pot body and is fixedly connected to the central position of the second turntable 3-3.

[0069] A plurality of support openings are arranged along the circumferential direction on the second turntable 3-3. A cooking cage 3-4 is arranged at the support openings. Along the direction from top to bottom, the cooking cage 3-4 adopts a tapered structure so that the support openings can support the cooking cage 3-4.

[0070] Preferably, the horizontal cross-section of the cooking cage 3-4 adopts a fan-shaped or isosceles trapezoidal structure. Correspondingly, the support openings also adopt a fan-shaped or isosceles trapezoidal shape matching the cooking cage.

[0071] Along the radial direction of the second turntable 3-3, the outer end top of the cooking cage 3-4 is rotatably connected to the outer edge of the second turntable 3-3, so that the cooking cage 3-4 can be flipped to export the cooked food materials.

[0072] The pot body 3-1 is provided with a feeding station. At the position of the feeding station at the top of the pot body, there is a feeding port. The position of the feeding port corresponds to the position of the feeding pipe 2-7. When the second turntable 3-3 drives the cooking cage 3-4 to rotate to the position of the feeding port, the food materials falling from the feeding pipe 2-7 can enter the cooking cage 3-4 to realize the feeding of the cooking mechanism.

[0073] The pot body 3-1 is further provided with a discharging station. An opening is provided at the top of the pot body 3-1 at the discharging station to leave a space for the cooking cage 3-4 to flip, so as to pour out the cooked food materials. A guiding plate 3-5 is provided at the discharging station of the pot body 3-1 for guiding the food materials poured out by the cooking cage, facilitating the smooth pouring of the food materials into the corresponding containers.

[0074] The guiding plate 3-5 extends out of the frame body through the food material outlet provided on the shell plate of the frame body 1 to send out the food materials.

[0075] Along the rotation direction of the second turntable 3-3, a swing driving mechanism is provided on the downstream side of the discharging station. The swing driving mechanism can drive the cooking cage 3-4 rotated to the discharging station to flip, thereby realizing the pouring out of the food materials in the cooking cage 3-4.

[0076] The swing driving mechanism includes a swing driving assembly 3-6. The swing driving assembly 3-6 includes a motor and a speed reducer fixed on the outer edge of the upper part of the pot body. The output shaft of the motor is connected to the speed reducer. The output shaft of the speed reducer is vertically fixed to one end of a swing rod 3-7. The swing rod 3-7 is an L-shaped rod, including a vertical first rod section and a second rod section. The first rod section is vertically fixed to the output shaft of the speed reducer, and the second rod section is arranged parallel to the output shaft of the speed reducer.

[0077] Correspondingly, an L-shaped plate is provided on the downstream side of the top of the inner end of the cooking cage 3-4 to form a dialing groove 3-8. After the cooking cage rotates to the discharging station, the second rod section can pass through the dialing groove 3-8. The swing driving assembly 3-6 drives the swing rod 3-7 to swing outwards, thereby driving the cooking cage 3-4 to flip through the cooperation of the second rod section and the dialing groove 3-8 to pour out the food materials.

[0078] After all the food materials are poured out, the swing driving assembly 3-6 drives the swing rod 3-7 to swing inwards, and the cooking cage 3-4 resets. At this time, the second turntable 3-3 continues to rotate, and the cooking cage 3-4 passes over the swing rod 3-7 through the dialing groove 3-8. After the next cooking cage 3-4 rotates to the discharging station, the food materials are poured out by the same method.

[0079] A plurality of heating elements are arranged at the bottom of the pot body 3-1 for heating the cooking water inside. The heating elements can adopt existing heating plates, and their specific structures will not be described in detail here.

[0080] Further, as Figure 7 shown, a plurality of cleaning components are arranged on the bottom surface of the second turntable 3-3. The cleaning components are in contact with the bottom surface and the inner side surface of the pot body 3-1. When the second turntable rotates, the cleaning components can be used to clean the bottom surface and the inner side surface of the pot body.

[0081] In this embodiment, two cleaning components are provided, and the two cleaning components are arranged at an interval of 180°.

[0082] The cleaning assembly includes a rectangular frame 3-9. The top of the rectangular frame 3-9 is fixed to the bottom surface of the second turntable 3-3. The rectangular frame 3-9 is arranged along the radial direction of the second turntable 3-3. A first flexible strip 3-10 is provided at the bottom of the rectangular frame 3-9. The first flexible strip 3-10 is in contact with and fits the bottom surface of the pot body 3-1. A second flexible strip 3-11 is provided on the outer side of the rectangular frame 3-9. The second flexible strip 3-11 is in contact with and fits the inner side surface of the pot body 3-1. The first flexible strip 3-10 and the second flexible strip 3-11 are used to clean the inner surface of the pot body 3-1. Preferably, both the first flexible strip 3-10 and the second flexible strip 3-11 are made of silica gel strips.

[0083] When the second turntable 3-3 rotates, the first flexible strip 3-10 and the second flexible strip 3-11 can move along the inner surface of the pot body 3-1, thereby cleaning the inner surface of the pot body 3-1.

[0084] A cleaning mechanism 4 is installed on the lower support plate 1-4, as Figure 10 - Figure 11 shown. The cleaning mechanism 4 includes a first pump body 4-1. The water inlet of the first pump body is used to connect to a water source. The water outlet of the first pump body is connected to a cleaning pipe assembly.

[0085] The first pump body 4-1 is connected to the electric control box 6 and is controlled by the electric control box 6 to work.

[0086] The 4-1 cleaning pipe assembly is connected to the pot body and extends above the storage bin corresponding to the cleaning station of the storage mechanism.

[0087] Specifically, the cleaning pipe assembly includes three cleaning pipes. The three cleaning pipes are connected to the water outlet of the first pump body 4-1 through a tee. The three cleaning pipes are respectively a first cleaning pipe 4-2, a second cleaning pipe 4-3, and a third cleaning pipe 4-4. Among them, the first cleaning pipe 4-2 extends upward and extends directly above the cleaning station of the storage mechanism 2. The pipe section located directly above the cleaning station is provided with a plurality of water spray nozzles. The water spray nozzles can spray cleaning water onto the storage bin rotated to the cleaning station, thereby cleaning the storage bin.

[0088] The second cleaning pipe 4-3 extends upward to the first spray header 4-5 at the top of the pot body. The first spray header 4-5 is provided with a plurality of water spray nozzles for spraying cleaning water into the pot body 3-1. The third cleaning pipe 4-3 extends upward to the second spray header at the bottom of the pot body 3-1. The bottom of the pot body and the pipe wall of the second spray header are provided with communicating water spray nozzles 4-6 for spraying cleaning water into the pot body.

[0089] Valves are provided on each of the first cleaning pipe 4-2, the second cleaning pipe 4-3, and the third cleaning pipe 4-4. Preferably, the valves are solenoid valves 4-7. The solenoid valves are connected to the electric control box and are controlled by the electric control box to work.

[0090] When the cleaning mechanism of this embodiment works, start the first pump body 4-1, open the solenoid valve, the first turntable 2-1 drives the storage bin 2-2 to rotate to the cleaning station, and the first cleaning pipe 4-2 sprays cleaning water into the storage bin 2-2 through the water spray port to clean the storage bin 2-2. After the cleaning is completed, when the storage bin 2-2 rotates to the discharge port, the lining plate 2-3 flips, and the remaining cleaning water after cleaning enters the pot body 3-1.

[0091] The second cleaning pipe 4-2 and the third cleaning pipe 4-3 respectively spray cleaning water into the pot body 3-1 through the first spray main pipe 4-5 and the second spray main pipe. At the same time, the second turntable 3-3 drives the cleaning assembly to rotate to clean the inner surface of the pot body 3-1.

[0092] A drain port is provided at the bottom of the pot body 3-1, a drain pipe is provided at the drain port, and the drain pipe extends outside the frame body and is connected with a drain valve. Opening the drain valve can drain the remaining cleaning water in the pot body.

[0093] The cooking device of this embodiment realizes the automatic cleaning of the pot body and the storage bin, eliminates the need for manual cleaning, reduces the labor intensity of the staff, and improves the production efficiency.

[0094] A supercooled water making mechanism 5 is provided on one side of the cleaning mechanism, and the supercooled water making mechanism 5 is used to prepare supercooled water for food materials.

[0095] In this embodiment, as Figure 12 shown, the supercooled water making mechanism 5 includes a water inlet pipe. One end of the water inlet pipe is used to connect to a water source, and the other end is connected to the first medium inlet of the heat exchanger 5-1. The first medium outlet is connected to the inlet of the heater 5-2 through a pipeline. The outlet of the heater 5-2 is connected to the inlet of the second medium of the heat exchanger 5-1 through a pipeline. The outlet of the second medium is connected to the water inlet 5-4 at the bottom of the water tank 5-3 through a pipeline.

[0096] The heat exchanger 5-1 can adopt existing equipment, and its specific structure will not be described in detail here. The heater 5-2 can adopt an existing instant heater, and its specific structure will not be described in detail here.

[0097] Furthermore, a switch valve 5-5 is provided on the water inlet pipe to control the on and off of the water inlet pipe. Preferably, the switch valve 5-5 adopts a solenoid valve, and the solenoid valve is connected to the electric control box 6 and is controlled by the electric control box 6 to work.

[0098] A flow regulating valve 5-6 is installed on the pipeline between the first medium outlet of the heat exchanger 5-1 and the inlet of the heater 5-2 to regulate the water flow into the heater 5-2 to match the heater power, so as to achieve the target heating temperature.

[0099] A temperature sensor 5-7 is also installed on the pipeline at the outlet of the heater 5-2 for detecting the temperature of the water flowing out of the heater. The temperature sensor 5-7 is connected to the electric control box 6 and can transmit the collected temperature information to the electric control box 6.

[0100] A water level sensor 5-8 is installed on the water tank 5-3 for detecting the water level in the water tank 5-3. The water level sensor 5-8 is connected to the electric control box 6 and can transmit the detected water level information to the electric control box 6.

[0101] The outlet 5-9 of the water tank 5-3 is connected to the inlet of the second pump body through a pipeline. The second pump body is located outside the frame body 1. The outlet of the second pump body is connected to the water inlet end of the supercooling water pipe. The water outlet end of the supercooling water pipe passes through the shell plate of the frame body 1 and extends into the interior of the frame body, and its water outlet end is arranged towards the discharging station of the pot body 3-1, so that when the cooking cage 5-4 is turned to 45°, the second pump body can spray supercooling water through the supercooling water pipe onto the food materials to realize the supercooling of the food materials.

[0102] The water flows through the heat exchanger 5-1 and then through the heater 5-2 for heating, which plays a role in sterilization. The heated water flows back to the heat exchanger 5-1 again to exchange heat with the cold water flowing into the heat exchanger for cooling. The cooled water flows into the water tank 5-3, realizing the rapid preparation and storage of supercooling water, avoiding the use of pure water as supercooling water, and reducing the production cost.

[0103] When the water level sensor 5-8 detects that the water level of the supercooling water in the water tank reaches the set value, the electric control box 6 controls the solenoid valve on the water inlet pipe to close and stop making water.

[0104] In this embodiment, the heated water undergoes heat consumption reduction with the incoming cold water through the heat exchanger 5-1, reducing the water inlet temperature of the water tank 5-3 and increasing the water inlet temperature of the heater 5-2, playing an energy-saving role.

[0105] In this embodiment, each motor and pump body is connected to the electric control box and is controlled by the electric control box to work. An operation console 7 connected to the electric control box 6 is also provided on the shell plate of the frame body, and the staff can send instructions to the electric control box through the operation console 7.

[0106] The working method of the automatic cooking device in this embodiment is as follows:

[0107] The food materials to be cooked are pre-placed in the storage bin 2-2. The first rotary mechanism drives the first turntable 2-1 to rotate. When the storage bin 2-2 rotates to the position corresponding to the feeding port, under the action of the gravity of the food materials, the lining plate 2-3 flips, and the food materials fall through the feeding port and fall into the cooking cage 3-4 at the feeding station of the pot body 3-1. Using the same method, the feeding of multiple cooking cages in the pot body is completed.

[0108] After the food ingredients enter the cooking cage 3-4, the second rotating mechanism 3-2 drives the second turntable 3-3 to rotate. The food ingredients are heated in the pot body 3-1 by using a heating element. When the cooking cage 3-4 corresponding to the cooked food ingredients rotates to the discharging station, the slotted groove 3-8 of the cooking cage 3-4 cooperates with the swing rod 3-7, and the swing driving assembly 3-6 drives the swing rod 3-7 to swing outwards, causing the cooking cage 3-4 to turn outwards. When the cooking cage 3-4 turns outwards by 45°, the second pump body starts, and the cold water in the water tank 5-3 is sprayed onto the food ingredients through the cold water pipe, realizing the cooling of the food ingredients. Then the cooking cage 5-4 continues to turn over, guiding the food ingredients onto the guiding plate 3-5, and under the action of the guiding plate 3-5, the cooled food ingredients are sent into the corresponding containers.

[0109] In this embodiment, the feeding of the food ingredients, the discharging of the cooked food ingredients, and the cooling are all carried out automatically without manual operation, reducing the labor intensity of the staff and improving the production efficiency.

[0110] Embodiment 2

[0111] This embodiment provides an automatic cooking device. Compared with Embodiment 1, a water purifier is used to replace the cold water making mechanism. The water inlet end of the water purifier is connected to a water source through a pipeline, and its water outlet end is connected to the water inlet end of the cold water pipe. The setting method of the water outlet end of the cold water pipe is the same as that in Embodiment 1 and will not be described in detail here. A switching valve is installed on the cold water pipe. Preferably, the switching valve adopts an electromagnetic valve, and the electromagnetic valve is connected to the electric control box and controlled by the electric control box to work. After the electromagnetic valve is opened, the water purifier can send the prepared cold water into the cold water pipe and then eject it from the water outlet end of the cold water pipe.

[0112] The water purifier can use existing equipment and can provide a certain output water pressure, and its specific structure will not be described in detail here.

[0113] The remaining structure of this embodiment is the same as that of Embodiment 1 and will not be repeated here.

[0114] Although the specific implementation manners of the present invention are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, it is not a limitation to the protection scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that based on the technical solutions of the present invention, various modifications or deformations that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative labor are still within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic cooking device, characterized in that, It includes a frame body. Along the direction from top to bottom, a material storage mechanism, a cooking mechanism, and a cleaning mechanism are sequentially arranged on the frame body; The material storage mechanism includes a first turntable provided at the top of the frame body and connected to the first rotating mechanism. A plurality of material storage bins are arranged along the circumferential direction on the outer side of the first turntable. A pad that can be flipped is provided at the bottom of the material storage bin. Along the rotation direction of the first turntable, the downstream end of the pad is fixed to one side wall of the material storage bin, and the upstream end is a free end. A blanking port is provided at the top of the frame body; The cooking mechanism includes a pot body fixed to the frame body. The pot body is provided with a feeding station to receive the food ingredients falling from the blanking port. A heating element is provided at the bottom of the pot body. A second turntable is provided inside the pot body. The second turntable is connected to the second rotating mechanism. At least one cooking cage is provided on the second turntable. The cooking cage is rotatably connected to the outer edge of the second turntable. A swing driving mechanism matching the cooking cage is provided on one side of the pot body at the discharging station to drive the cooking cage to flip; The cleaning mechanism includes a first pump body. The first pump body is connected with a cleaning pipe assembly. The cleaning pipe assembly is provided with a valve. The cleaning pipe assembly is connected to the pot body and extends above the material storage bin corresponding to the cleaning station of the material storage mechanism.

2. The automatic cooking device according to claim 1, wherein Spray main pipes are provided at both the top and the bottom of the pot body. The cleaning pipe assembly is connected to the spray main pipes. The spray main pipes are provided with a plurality of water spray nozzles communicated with the internal space of the pot body.

3. An automatic cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A cleaning component is provided on the bottom surface of the second turntable. The cleaning component is attached to the side surface and the bottom surface of the pot body.

4. An automatic cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drain port is provided at the bottom of the pot body.

5. An automatic cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A super-cooled water making mechanism is further provided on one side of the cleaning mechanism. The super-cooled water making mechanism is connected to the water inlet of the second pump body. The water outlet of the second pump body is connected to the water inlet end of the super-cooled water pipe. The water outlet end of the super-cooled water pipe is arranged towards the discharging station of the pot body; Or, a water purifier is provided on one side of the cleaning mechanism. The water inlet end of the water purifier is used to be connected to a water source. Its water outlet end is connected to the water inlet end of the super-cooled water pipe. The water outlet end of the super-cooled water pipe is arranged towards the discharging station of the pot body. A switching valve is installed on the super-cooled water pipe.

6. The automatic cooking device according to claim 5, wherein, The super-cooled water making mechanism includes a water inlet pipe. The water inlet pipe is connected to the first medium inlet of the heat exchanger. The first medium outlet is connected to the inlet of the heater. The outlet of the heater is connected to the second medium inlet of the heat exchanger. The second medium outlet is connected to the inlet of the water tank. The outlet of the water tank is connected to the second pump body.

7. An automatic cooking device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A flow regulating valve is installed on the pipeline between the first medium outlet and the heater inlet.

8. An automatic cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swing driving mechanism includes a swing driving assembly. The swing driving assembly is fixed on the pot body. The swing driving assembly is connected to a swing rod. A dial groove matching the swing rod is provided at the inner end of the cooking cage. The swing rod can extend into the dial groove to drive the cooking cage to flip.

9. An automatic cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A feeding port is provided at the top of the pot body. The position of the feeding port corresponds to the position of the blanking port on the bottom surface of the groove.

10. An automatic cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A blanking pipe is provided at the position of the blanking port. A steam isolation mechanism is provided at the bottom end of the blanking pipe.

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