Automatic solid seasoning scattering mechanism of barbecue machine
The solid seasoning dispensing mechanism in automatic barbecue machines addresses the issue of clumping and clogging by using a rotating cylinder with adjustable speed and aperture, ensuring uniform seasoning distribution and reducing waste.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422213642.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-10
AI Technical Summary
Solid seasonings are prone to clumping, resulting in uneven spreading or inability to sprinkle the ingredients in automatic barbecue machines.
The combination of a spreading roller and a spreading motor is used to drive the spreading roller to rotate by the flip motor, so that the agglomerated solid seasoning is dispersed when it hits the side wall of the drum, and qualified particles are screened out through the spreading hole, combining the adjustable motor speed and hole size to achieve uniform spreading.
Effectively disperse the agglomerated solid seasoning to ensure uniform sprinkling and no waste, reduce clogging of sprinkling holes, and improve the reliability and adaptability of sprinkling.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food machinery, in particular to an automatic solid seasoning dispensing mechanism for a barbecue machine. Background Art
[0002] An automatic barbecue machine generally refers to a device that can automatically control the barbecue process and is usually used for barbecuing food. These devices can have multiple functions, such as setting the barbecue time and temperature, automatically flipping the food for even cooking, monitoring the doneness of the food, dispensing seasonings, etc. The automatic solid seasoning dispensing mechanism of a barbecue machine accurately, timely, and evenly dispenses solid seasonings onto the food ingredients during the barbecue process to meet the requirements of food barbecue production. Uniformly and accurately dispensing solid seasonings during the operation of the automatic barbecue machine is an essential baking step. However, many solid seasonings such as salt and monosodium glutamate are prone to moisture absorption and caking, blocking the dispensing holes, resulting in uneven dispensing or failure to dispense seasonings. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic solid seasoning dispensing mechanism for a barbecue machine to solve the problem of uneven dispensing or failure to dispense seasonings caused by easy caking of solid seasonings.
[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: An automatic solid seasoning dispensing mechanism for a barbecue machine includes a seasoning dispensing box, a seasoning dispensing drum, and a seasoning dispensing motor that drives the seasoning dispensing drum to rotate. A seasoning dispensing port is provided at the bottom of the seasoning dispensing box. The seasoning dispensing drum is arranged inside the seasoning dispensing box. Seasoning dispensing holes are provided on the side wall of the seasoning dispensing drum. One end of the seasoning dispensing drum is closed, and the other end of the seasoning dispensing drum is open. A bin cover is provided at the open end of the seasoning dispensing drum.
[0005] Principle of this scheme: Open the bin cover, add solid seasonings into the seasoning dispensing drum, then install the seasoning dispensing drum inside the seasoning dispensing box, and then fixedly connect the flipping motor and the seasoning dispensing drum. When solid seasonings need to be dispensed, start the flipping motor. The flipping motor rotates to drive the seasoning dispensing drum to rotate. The caked solid seasonings are thrown onto the side wall of the seasoning dispensing drum during the rotation process. The caked solid seasonings impact the side wall of the seasoning dispensing drum, and the caked solid seasonings are dispersed. The dispersed solid seasonings are discharged from the seasoning dispensing holes, and finally the solid seasonings are discharged from the seasoning dispensing port.
[0006] Advantages of this scheme: Through the rotation of the seasoning dispensing drum in this scheme, the solid seasonings are dispersed by different contacts and impacts with the side wall of the drum. At the same time, the relative movement avoids continuous blockage of the sieve holes. Then, qualified particle-sized solid seasonings are screened by the seasoning dispensing holes to solve the problem of uneven dispensing or failure to dispense seasonings after the solid seasonings are caked. The rotation speed of the seasoning dispensing motor and the size of the seasoning dispensing holes can be set to adapt to the discharging amount of different solid seasonings. The fixed seasonings are dispersed inside the seasoning dispensing box through the seasoning dispensing box, reducing direct contact with the external environment and having higher safety.
[0007] Preferably, the material spreading box is divided into a power chamber and a material spreading chamber from left to right. The material spreading motor is located in the power chamber, and the material spreading roller is located in the material spreading chamber. Separating the material spreading motor and the material spreading roller in space can minimize the adhesion of solid seasonings to the material spreading motor and avoid the waste of solid seasonings at the same time.
[0008] Preferably, the material spreading opening is located below the material spreading chamber. In this way, the material spreading opening corresponds to the material spreading chamber, which is convenient for spreading the solid seasonings in the material spreading chamber onto the grilled skewers.
[0009] Preferably, it further includes a roller shaft. The output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the roller shaft. The roller shaft axially passes through the end of the material spreading roller, and the material spreading roller is fixed on the roller shaft. An installation hole for installing the material spreading roller is provided on the side wall of the material spreading chamber, and the material spreading roller is rotatably connected to the installation hole.
[0010] Preferably, a material spreading cylinder fixing ring is provided at the installation hole, and the material spreading cylinder fixing ring is located outside the material spreading roller. The material spreading cylinder fixing ring is used to reduce the friction between the material spreading roller and the corresponding structure and ensure the stability of the material spreading roller during rotation.
[0011] Preferably, the material spreading cylinder fixing rings are fixedly connected by guide ribs. The material spreading roller is relatively heavy. The guide ribs support and guide the installation of the material spreading roller, enabling the material spreading roller to be quickly installed in the corresponding position.
[0012] Preferably, the output shaft of the material spreading motor is connected to the roller shaft through a coupling and a roller shaft fixing seat. The coupling and the roller shaft fixing seat ensure the smoothness and accuracy between the transmission structures.
[0013] Preferably, the roller shaft axially passes through the storage cover, the roller shaft is fixedly connected to the closed end of the material spreading roller, and the storage cover is fixedly connected to the roller shaft.
[0014] Preferably, the longitudinal cross-section of the material spreading box is V-shaped. In this way, the overall volume of the material spreading box is reduced, and at the same time, the cross-sectional area of the lower part is reduced, which is beneficial for the seasonings to converge at the material spreading opening and sprinkle the grilled skewers.
[0015] Preferably, a cover plate is provided at the top of the material spreading roller. The cover plate is provided to reduce the entry of dust into the material spreading chamber. At the same time, the cover plate also provides a larger supporting area and can be used as an operating platform. Description of the Drawings
[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the embodiment of the present invention without the material spreading roller. Detailed implementation manners
[0018] The following is a further detailed description through specific implementation manners:
[0019] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the specification include: the material spreading box 1, the power chamber 11, the material spreading chamber 12, the material spreading roller 2, the material spreading motor 3, the material spreading cylinder fixing ring 4, the bin cover 5, the roller 6, the coupling 7, and the guiding rib 8.
[0020] Embodiment:
[0021] The automatic solid seasoning spreading mechanism of the barbecue machine, as shown in the attached Figure 1 and the attached Figure 2 includes: a material spreading box 1, a material spreading roller 2, and a material spreading motor 3 that drives the material spreading roller 2 to rotate. The material spreading box 1 is divided into a power chamber 11 and a material spreading chamber 12 from left to right. The material spreading motor 3 is located in the power chamber 11, and the material spreading roller 2 is located in the material spreading chamber 12. The material spreading motor 3 and the material spreading roller 2 are spatially separated to minimize the adhesion of solid seasonings to the material spreading motor 3 and avoid the waste of solid seasonings at the same time. The material spreading box 1 is divided into an incommunicable power chamber 11 and a material spreading chamber 12, which further prevents solid seasonings from adhering to the material spreading motor 3. Specifically, the material spreading box 1 is divided by a sealing plate, and the shape of the sealing plate matches the cross-sectional shape of the material spreading box 1.
[0022] A material spreading opening is provided at the bottom of the material spreading box 1. The material spreading opening is located below the material spreading chamber 12, so that the material spreading opening corresponds to the material spreading chamber 12, facilitating the spreading of the solid seasonings in the material spreading chamber 12 onto the kebabs.
[0023] The cross-section of the material spreading box 1 is V-shaped, which reduces the overall volume of the material spreading box 1. At the same time, the cross-sectional area of the lower part is reduced, which is beneficial to the convergence of seasonings at the material spreading opening for spreading seasonings on the kebabs.
[0024] The material spreading roller 2 is arranged in the material spreading box 1. The side wall of the material spreading roller 2 is provided with material spreading holes. When the material spreading roller 2 rotates, it drives the solid seasonings inside to rotate. During the turning process, the solid seasonings come into contact with and impact the side wall of the material spreading roller 2, and are continuously broken. The agglomerated solid seasonings are dispersed, and the dispersed solid seasonings are discharged from the material spreading holes. Among them, the size of the material spreading holes can be set according to different seasonings in actual needs. The rotation speed of the material spreading motor 3 and the size of the material spreading holes can be set to adapt to the discharge amounts of different solid seasonings.
[0025] One end of the material spreading roller 2 is closed, and the other end of the material spreading roller 2 is open. A bin cover 5 is provided at the open end of the material spreading roller 2. An installation hole for installing the material spreading roller 2 is provided on the side wall of the material spreading chamber 12, that is, installation holes are provided on the side wall of one end of the material spreading box 1 and on the sealing plate. The material spreading roller 2 is rotationally connected to the installation hole and is rotationally supported by both ends, which is more conducive to the stability of the material spreading roller 2 during the rotation process.
[0026] A bracket is provided on the rotating shaft inside the material spreading roller 2, and a supporting beam is provided on the bracket. During the rotation of the roller 6, the supporting beam impacts and disperses the solid seasonings, further improving the dispersion effect of the caked solid seasonings. In addition, steel balls or rollers can be placed inside the material spreading roller 2 to further improve the dispersion effect of the caked solid seasonings through the steel balls or rollers. Raised portions are also provided on the inner side wall of the material spreading roller 2, which is more conducive to dispersing the caked solid seasonings.
[0027] A material spreading cylinder fixing ring 4 is provided at the mounting hole, and the material spreading cylinder fixing ring 4 is located outside the material spreading roller 2. The material spreading cylinder fixing ring 4 is used to reduce the friction between the material spreading roller 2 and the corresponding structure, ensuring the stability of the material spreading roller 2 during rotation. The material spreading cylinder fixing rings 4 are fixedly connected through guiding ribs 8. The material spreading roller 2 is relatively heavy, and the guiding ribs 8 guide the installation of the material spreading roller 2, enabling the material spreading roller 2 to be quickly installed in the corresponding position.
[0028] It also includes a roller 6. The output shaft of the material spreading motor 3 is fixedly connected to the roller 6. Specifically, the output shaft of the material spreading motor 3 and the roller 6 are connected through a coupling 7 and a roller 6 fixed seat. The coupling 7 can effectively transmit the rotational power, and at the same time has certain elasticity and eccentricity ability, which can compensate for the small deviation and vibration between the axes, improving the smoothness and accuracy of the transmission; it can effectively reduce the vibration and noise caused by axial misalignment or unstable operation, protecting the relevant mechanical components from impact and damage; the replacement and maintenance work become easier and faster, reducing the downtime and maintenance cost. The roller 6 fixed seat can ensure the precise alignment of the axes, avoid axial movement and deflection, ensure the stable operation of the mechanical device, and by fixing the rolling elements, it can reduce vibration under rotational or heavy load conditions, improving the stability and service life of the transmission system. By fixing the rolling elements, it can reduce vibration under rotational or heavy load conditions, improving the stability and service life of the transmission system.
[0029] The roller 6 axially passes through the end of the material spreading roller 2 and is fixedly connected to this end. The other end of the roller 6 passes through the storage cover 5, and the storage cover 5 and the roller 6 are connected through a spring pin. The storage cover 5 is fixed on the roller 6 through the spring pin, and at the same time, the relative position between the storage cover 5 and the material spreading roller 2 is restricted, enabling the storage cover 5 to seal the opening end of the material spreading roller 2; it is convenient to disassemble the storage cover 5 through the spring pin for adding solid seasonings. The roller 6 drives the storage cover 5 to rotate, and the storage cover 5 drives the material spreading roller 2 to rotate.
[0030] A cover plate is provided at the top of the material spreading cylinder. The cover plate is specifically connected to the material spreading box 1 in a detachable manner, specifically through bolt connection. The setting of the cover plate reduces the entry of dust into the material spreading chamber 12, and at the same time avoids the discharge of solid seasonings from the top of the material spreading opening, resulting in waste of solid seasonings.
[0031] A through hole for installing the feeding motor 3 is provided at the end of the power chamber 11 away from the feeding roller 2. The feeding motor 3 is partially located inside the feeding box 1, which makes the heat dissipation effect of the feeding motor 3 better. At the same time, the solid condiment will not affect the connection between the feeding motor 3, the roller 6 and the feeding roller 2.
[0032] In this embodiment, "automatic" means setting the feeding duration and specific feeding amount according to the specific kebabs in combination with different condiments. The specific control device can be implemented with reference to the prior art and will not be described in detail.
[0033] The specific implementation process is as follows:
[0034] First, fix the roller 6 fixing seat, the roller 6, the feeding roller 2, and the cover 5 as a whole. Add solid condiments into the feeding roller 2 by controlling the spring pin. Install the feeding cylinder fixing ring 4 at the installation hole. Place the feeding roller 2 and other structures along the guiding ribs 8 on the feeding cylinder fixing ring 4. Then use the coupling 7 to fixedly connect the output shafts of the roller 6 and the feeding motor 3. After all the connections are completed, start the feeding motor 3. The feeding motor 3 drives the roller 6 to rotate through the coupling 7 and the roller 6 fixing seat. The roller 6 drives the feeding roller 2 to rotate. The solid condiments are continuously broken during the flipping process. The caked solid condiments are dispersed. The dispersed solid condiments are discharged from the feeding holes. At the same time, the caked solid condiments are further dispersed under structures such as brackets or steel balls. Finally, the solid condiments are discharged from the feeding port.
[0035] This solution uses the method of flipping the roller to feed, solving the problem of uneven feeding or no feeding after the solid condiments are caked. By adjusting the rotation speed of the feeding motor 3 and the size of the holes in the roller wall, it can adapt to different feeding amounts of solid condiments. It cooperates with the automatic barbecue machine to automatically, accurately and safely feed the solid condiments to the food materials.
[0036] The above are only the embodiments of the present invention. The specific technical solutions and / or common knowledge such as characteristics known to the public are not described in detail herein. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the technical solutions of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can be made. In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. It can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. It can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations. The scope of protection required by this application should be subject to the content of its claims. The specific implementation manners described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.
Claims
1. Automatic solid seasoning dispensing mechanism for barbecue machine, characterized in that, Including: A material spreading box, a material spreading roller, and a material spreading motor for driving the material spreading roller to rotate. A material spreading opening is provided at the bottom of the material spreading box. The material spreading roller is arranged inside the material spreading box. Material spreading holes are provided on the side wall of the material spreading roller. One end of the material spreading roller is closed, and the other end of the material spreading roller is open. A storage cover is provided at the open end of the material spreading roller.
2. The automatic solid seasoning dispensing mechanism of the barbecue machine according to claim 1, wherein: The material spreading box is divided into a power chamber and a material spreading chamber from left to right. The material spreading motor is located in the power chamber, and the material spreading roller is located in the material spreading chamber.
3. The automatic solid seasoning dispensing mechanism of the barbecue machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material spreading opening is located below the material spreading chamber.
4. The automatic solid seasoning dispensing mechanism of the barbecue grill according to claim 2, wherein: It further includes a roller shaft. The output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the roller shaft. The roller shaft axially passes through the end of the material spreading roller, and the material spreading roller is fixed on the roller shaft. An installation hole for installing the material spreading roller is provided on the side wall of the material spreading chamber, and the material spreading roller is rotatably connected to the installation hole.
5. The automatic solid seasoning dispensing mechanism of the barbecue machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A material spreading cylinder fixing ring is provided at the installation hole, and the material spreading cylinder fixing ring is located outside the material spreading roller.
6. The automatic solid flavoring dispensing mechanism of the barbecue machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The material spreading cylinder fixing rings are fixedly connected by guiding ribs.
7. The automatic solid seasoning sprinkling mechanism of the barbecue machine according to claim 4, wherein: The output shaft of the material spreading motor is connected to the roller shaft through a coupling and a roller shaft fixing seat.
8. The automatic solid flavoring dispensing mechanism for a barbecue grill according to claim 4, characterized in that: The roller shaft axially passes through the storage cover. The roller shaft is fixedly connected to the closed end of the material spreading roller, and the storage cover is fixedly connected to the roller shaft.
9. The automatic solid seasoning dispensing mechanism of the barbecue machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Steel balls or rollers are placed inside the material spreading roller, or protrusions are provided on the inner side wall of the material spreading roller.
10. The automatic solid seasoning dispensing mechanism of the barbecue machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover plate is provided at the top of the material spreading roller.