Cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides cooking equipment. The cooking equipment comprises a main machine, a feeding device and a feeding pipeline. The main machine comprises a supporting component, a pot body component and a weighing sensor. The weighing sensor is provided with a fixed end and a stress end; the fixed end is connected with the supporting component, and the stressed end is connected with the pot body component; the weighing sensor is used for weighing the weight of the pot body component; a first connecting part is arranged on the host; a second connecting part is arranged on the feeding device; the feeding device is connected with the main machine through the first connecting part and the second connecting part; one end of the feeding pipeline extends from the supporting component to be communicated with the feeding device through the first connecting part and the second connecting part, and the other end of the feeding pipeline extends to be communicated with the pot body component; the feeding device further comprises a seasoning storage device and a power mechanism, and seasoning in the seasoning storage device is driven by the power mechanism to flow to the pot body component from the feeding pipeline. According to the invention, the weighing cost is reduced, and the weighing accuracy is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, and in particular to a cooking equipment. Background Art

[0002] With economic development, more and more people are turning to smart cooking devices for cooking. Stir-fryers, cooking machines, smart rice cookers, smart pressure cookers, and other smart cooking devices are constantly being introduced. These devices allow users to automate the cooking process with minimal intervention, bringing significant convenience to gourmet cooking. To ensure the best taste, the cooking process requires precise weighing of ingredients and water, as well as precise control of seasoning levels.

[0003] The cooking equipment with automatic feeding function in the prior art generally has two ways of measuring the amount of seasoning: setting a weighing sensor at the end of the pot to weigh the weight of the added food, and setting another weighing sensor under the seasoning bottle to indirectly obtain the amount of seasoning added by weighing the weight of the seasoning bottle. Setting two weighing sensors will result in a larger size, complex structure, and higher cost. In addition, this method requires weighing multiple seasoning bottles with one weighing sensor, which makes the weighing sensor larger in size, requires high processing precision, and is expensive. Another method is to indirectly obtain the amount of seasoning added by calculating the number of rotations of the feeding pump. This measurement method has low accuracy and cannot accurately obtain the correct amount of seasoning added, which in turn leads to poor taste of the food.

[0004] How to reduce the cost of weighing seasonings while ensuring the accuracy of weighing is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a cooking device to solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present application, there is provided a cooking device, comprising:

[0007] A main unit, comprising a supporting member, a pot member, and a weighing sensor; the weighing sensor having a fixed end and a force-bearing end; the fixed end being connected to the supporting member, and the force-bearing end being connected to the pot member; the weighing sensor being used to weigh the pot member; and a first connecting portion being provided on the main unit;

[0008] A feeding device, wherein the feeding device is provided with a second connecting portion; the feeding device is connected to the host through the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion;

[0009] A feeding pipeline, one end of which extends to communicate with the feeding device through a first connecting part and a second connecting part, and the other end extends to communicate with the pot body component;

[0010] The feeding device further includes a seasoning storage device and a power mechanism, and the seasoning in the seasoning storage device flows from the feeding pipeline to the pot body component under the driving action of the power mechanism.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present application, the first connecting part is arranged on a supporting member.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present application, there is a predetermined gap between the first connecting part and the pot body component.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present application, the first connecting part and the second connecting part jointly have a degree of freedom to move within the predetermined gap.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present application, the first connecting part includes a connecting part body and a bearing seat; the bearing seat is connected to the supporting member; the connecting part body is installed on the bearing seat and is docked with the second connecting part, and there is a degree of freedom of movement between the connecting part body and the bearing seat, wherein the movement range is within the predetermined gap.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present application, the predetermined gap is arranged between the bearing seat and the pot body component.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present application, the pot body component includes a supporting part, and a pot body is arranged on the supporting part.

[0017] In an embodiment of the present application, the pot body component further includes a pot cover assembly, the pot cover assembly includes a turning arm, a cover body arranged on the turning arm, and a feeding port arranged on the turning arm and / or the cover body, the feeding port extends from the turning arm to penetrate through the cover body; the turning arm is hinged on the supporting part through a rotating shaft, and drives the cover body to move to cover or separate from the pot body during the process of rotating relative to the supporting part;

[0018] The feeding pipeline includes a first joint assembly connected to the supporting part and adjacent to the turning arm position, and further includes a first feeding pipe located between the first joint assembly and the feeding port.

[0019] In an embodiment of the present application, the feeding pipeline includes a second feeding pipe located between the first joint assembly and the first connecting part, one end of the second feeding pipe is connected to the first joint assembly, and the other end extends towards the first connecting part to be connected to a corresponding pipe joint arranged on the first connecting part.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present application, the position of the first joint assembly for connecting to the second feeding pipe is set at a position lower than the rotating shaft.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present application, the pot body member includes a housing provided on the support portion and a bottom plate located at the bottom of the support portion; an opening for cooperating with the first connecting portion is provided on the side wall of the housing; there is a first gap between the side wall of the first connecting portion and the inner wall of the opening; there is a second gap between the bottom of the first connecting portion and the bottom plate, and the first gap communicates with the second gap.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present application, a control module is provided on the support portion, the cooking device includes a circuit assembly, the circuit assembly is provided with a fixed position on the support member, extends from the fixed position to the support portion, and is connected to the control module.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present application, the pot body and the first connecting portion are arranged in a first direction; two weighing sensors are provided, and the two weighing sensors are spaced apart in the first direction.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present application, the two weighing sensors are arranged in opposite directions, one of the weighing sensors deforms in the counterclockwise direction, and the other weighing sensor deforms in the clockwise direction.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present application, a control module is provided on the support portion, the control module is located below the pot body and between the two weighing sensors.

[0026] The present application provides a cooking device that shares the same weighing sensor for host static weighing and feeding weighing. Specifically, the weighing sensor in the host can weigh the weight of the pot body member, thereby weighing the ingredients in the pot, and thus realizing the host static weighing function. The feeding device can feed the pot body member through the feeding pipeline. Specifically, the feeding device is connected to the host through the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, and the feeding weight can be determined by the weight of the pot body member weighed by the weighing sensor. The present application realizes the functions of host static weighing and seasoning weighing simultaneously using the weighing sensor in the host, reduces the weighing cost, ensures the weighing accuracy at the same time, and the user does not need to weigh the seasoning additionally, improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cooking device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the host structure provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a feeding device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the whole cooking device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the weighing principle provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 6 It is a simplified structural diagram of a cooking device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 7 It is an exploded view of the main unit provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 8 It is an exploded view of the main unit from another angle provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 9 It is a partial schematic diagram of a part of the feeding pipeline provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 10 It is a partial schematic diagram of a part of the feeding pipeline provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 11 It is a partially enlarged top view of the main unit after hiding the housing provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 12 It is a partially enlarged view of the position of the female plug of the main unit provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 13 It is a schematic diagram of the movable connection of the female plug provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 14 It is a schematic diagram of the internal wiring of the main unit provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 15 It is a schematic diagram of the layout of the control module provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 16 It is a flowchart of the feeding method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 17 It is a flowchart of the feeding method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 18 It is a flowchart of the feeding method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 19It is a flowchart of a feeding method provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0046] Figures 1 to 19 The one-to-one correspondence between the names of each component and the reference numerals in the drawings is as follows:

[0047] 1. Main machine; 10. Female socket; 100. Female plug body; 101. First gap; 102. Second gap; 103. First power connection part; 104. Screw; 105. Moving gap; 11. Housing; 111. Opening; 112. Air outlet; 12. Pot body; 120. Heating module; 13. Pot lid assembly; 130. Lid body; 131. Flipping arm; 132. Rotating shaft; 133. Feeding port; 14. Support part; 15. Foot; 16. Bottom plate; 161. Air inlet; 17. Sleeve; 18. Input component; 19. Carrying seat; 2. Feeding device; 20. Male plug; 201. Quick insertion interface; 202. Second power connection part; 21. Spice bottle; 22. Feeding pipe; 23. Peristaltic pump; 24. Outer shell of the material box; 3. Weighing sensor; 301. Force-receiving end; 302. Fixed end; 31. Upper support frame; 32. Lower support frame; 33. Sensor connection line; 40. Power plug; 41. Power cord; 411. First fixing position; 412. First installation position; 42. Material box connection line; 421. Second fixing position; 422. Second installation position; 51. First feeding pipe; 52. Second feeding pipe; 53. First joint assembly; 54. Quick insertion joint; 55. Second joint assembly; 6. Control module; 61. Controller; 62. Fan. Detailed implementation manners

[0048] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the connotation of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited by the specific implementations disclosed below.

[0049] The terms used in one or more embodiments of the present application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit one or more embodiments of the present application. The singular forms "a", "the", and "said" used in one or more embodiments of the present application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used in one or more embodiments of the present application refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0050] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, etc. may be used in one or more embodiments of the present application to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of one or more embodiments of the present application, the first may also be referred to as the second, and similarly, the second may also be referred to as the first. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when" or "while" or "in response to determining".

[0051] It should be noted that: unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, numerical expressions and values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application.

[0052] Technologies, methods, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such technologies, methods, and devices should be regarded as part of the specification. It should be noted that: similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and thus, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0053] In this document, "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", etc. are only used to represent the relative positional relationship between relevant parts, rather than defining the absolute positions of these relevant parts.

[0054] Embodiment 1

[0055] Reference Figure 1 , this embodiment provides a cooking device, including: a main body 1, a feeding device 2, and a feeding pipeline. Among them, reference Figure 2 、 Figures 4 to 8 , the main body 1 includes a support member, a pot body member, and a weighing sensor 3. In one implementation manner of the present application, reference Figures 6 to 8 , the support member includes the feet 15 of the main body 1, and the entire structure of the main body 1 can be supported on the tabletop through the feet 15.

[0056] The pot body member includes the housing 11 of the main body 1, and the housing 11 can be used to cover the outer surface of the main body 1, thereby improving the appearance beauty of the cooking device. As Figure 4 shown, the pot body member further includes a support portion 14, and the support portion 14 is the bracket structure inside the main body 1 and can be used to install various components of the main body 1. A pot body 12 is provided on the support portion 14. It can be understood that the pot body 12 is the main structure for cooking. As Figure 4 shown, a heating module 120 is provided below the pot body 12, and the heating module 120 can be used to heat the pot body 12, and the user needs to put food ingredients into the pot body 12 for cooking.

[0057] The pot body component also includes a pot cover assembly 13, specifically, refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 The pot cover assembly 13 includes a flip arm 131, a cover body 130 disposed on the flip arm 131, and a feeding port 133 disposed on the flip arm 131 and / or the cover body 130. The feeding port 133 extends from the flip arm 131 to pass through the cover body 130. Figure 9 , the flip arm 131 is hinged to the support part 14 through the rotating shaft 132, and in the process of rotating relative to the support part 14, it drives the cover body 130 to cover or disengage from the pot body 12. The user can add ingredients to the pot body 12 when the cover body 130 is rotated to be separated from the pot body 12; the cooking device can cook with the cover body 130 covering the pot body 12, and the cover body 130 can prevent splashing during the cooking process. In addition, when the cover body 130 is covered, the feeding port 133 is located directly above the pot body 12, so that seasonings can be automatically added to the pot body 12 through the feeding port 133, which improves the user experience. The feeding port 133 can be a component installed on the cover body 130 or the flip arm 131, or it can be a component installed on both the flip arm 131 and the cover body 130. As Figure 4 As shown, the feeding port 133 in this embodiment is installed on both the flip arm 131 and the cover 130 . The feeding port 133 extends from the flip arm 131 to pass through the cover 130 , so that seasoning can be fed into the pot body 12 .

[0058] like Figure 5 As shown, the weighing sensor 3 has a fixed end 302 and a force-bearing end 301, the fixed end 302 is connected to the supporting member, and the force-bearing end 301 is connected to the pot member. Figure 5 The support member may include a lower support frame 32, and the pot member may include an upper support frame 31. The lower support frame 32 may be fixedly connected to the fixed end 302 below the weighing sensor 3 via a gasket, thereby fixing the support member to the fixed end 302 of the weighing sensor 3; the upper support frame 31 may be fixedly connected to the force-bearing end 301 above the weighing sensor 3 via a gasket, thereby fixing the pot member to the force-bearing end 301 of the weighing sensor 3. The weighing sensor 3 used in this application is a cantilever weighing sensor, which has a small size and high weighing accuracy. The weighing sensor 3 occupies a small internal space of the host 1, thereby leaving enough space for arranging other structures.

[0059] Load cell 3 is used to measure the weight of the pot structure. Specifically, load cell 3 is supported on a support member and deforms under the pressure of the pot structure above it. Based on the degree of deformation of load cell 3, the control unit within the main unit can determine the current weight of the pot structure. As mentioned above, the pot structure includes pot 12. When food is added to pot 12, load cell 3 senses the change in the total weight of the pot structure, thereby measuring the weight of the food.

[0060] It should be noted that there must be no rigid or unstable connection between the pot member and the support member, that is, there must be no force transmission between the upper support frame 31 and the lower support frame 32. Otherwise, force interference or cancellation will occur, resulting in inaccurate measurement by the weighing sensor 3 and difficulty in accurate weighing. There is an assembly gap between the pot member and the support member to ensure that the pot member is fully supported on the weighing sensor 3, thereby ensuring the accuracy of weighing. It is understandable that when an external force is applied to the pot member, it will affect the accuracy of weighing; when an external force is applied to the support member, it will not affect the weighing.

[0061] In one embodiment of the present application, reference Figure 4 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 8 and Figure 14 , there can be two weighing sensors 3, and the two weighing sensors 3 are spaced apart in the first direction. Figure 14 As shown, the first direction can be the extending direction of the flip arm 131 when the cover 130 is closed. Figure 4 As shown, the first direction is the arrangement direction of the main unit 1 and the feeding device 2. The two load cells 3 are arranged along the first direction. This allows one of the load cells 3, or the lower support frame 32 connected to it, to be placed close to the feeding device 2, facilitating assembly of the feeding device 2 and the lower support frame 32. This prevents vibrations generated by the feeding device 2 from being transmitted to the pot member and interfering with the accuracy of the load cell 3 in weighing the pot member. Another load cell 3 is spaced apart in the first direction, particularly at either end of the main unit 1 or the pot member, thereby supporting the weight of the entire pot member. The two load cells 3 can be connected together via a sensor cable 33 for joint weighing. The two lower support frames 32 of the two load cells 3 can be mounted on the two front and two rear feet 15 of the main unit 1, respectively. The two load cells 3 can be located between the two front and two rear feet 15, respectively. The pot member can be stably supported on the two load cells 3.

[0062] In addition, reference Figure 15, defined as a second direction in a horizontal plane that is at an angle to the first direction, preferably, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The width of the host 1 in the second direction is smaller than the width in the first direction, preferably, the host 1 may have a minimum width in the second direction. Specifically, the length of the host 1 in the first direction may be approximately 400 mm, and the size in the second direction may be approximately 300 mm. The fixed end 302 and the force end 301 of the two weighing sensors 3 spaced apart in the first direction extend in the second direction, thereby causing the lower support frame 32 and the upper support frame 31 respectively fixed on the fixed end 302 and the force end 301 to also extend in the second direction. In this way, the length of the lower support frame 32 and the upper support frame 31 is shortened as much as possible, the processing difficulty is reduced, and the processing cost is reduced.

[0063] And in order to make the weighing more accurate, in one embodiment of the present application, reference Figure 5 In the viewing direction, the two weighing sensors 3 are set in opposite directions, that is, one upper support frame 31 contacts the left side of one of the weighing sensors 3, and the other upper support frame 31 contacts the right side of the other weighing sensor 3. When subjected to pressure, one of the weighing sensors 3 deforms in the counterclockwise direction, and the other weighing sensor 3 deforms in the clockwise direction, so that the overall force is more balanced and bias is avoided.

[0064] refer to Figure 14 The support portion 14 is provided with a control module 6, which can be used to control the cooking device to perform cooking operations, for example: Figure 15 The control module may include a controller 61, which may be connected to the heating module 120 to control the heating module 120 to heat the pot body 12. Figure 14 As shown, the control module 6 is located below the pot body 12 and between the two weighing sensors 3. The control module 6 is located between the two weighing sensors 3, thereby realizing the rational use of the internal space of the host 1, and making the center of gravity of the host 1 centered, making the overall structure more stable. Such a layout has the advantages of saving space and low cost, and compared with the solution of a single weighing sensor 3, the provision of two weighing sensors 3 improves the accuracy of weighing. The two weighing sensors 3 are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom of the host 1, avoiding the problem of one-sided suspension, shaking, and inaccurate measurement. The present application does not make specific restrictions on the number and arrangement of the weighing sensors 3. The weighing sensors 3 can also be provided with one, three, four or more.

[0065] refer to , the pot body component of the cooking device includes an input component 18, and the input component 18 can specifically be structures such as a touch screen, buttons, and knobs; the input component 18 sends a feeding instruction under pressure to determine the target feeding weight of the target condiment. The input component 18, the pot body 14, and the feeding device 2 can be arranged in sequence in the first direction. Among them, the side where the input component 18 is located can face the user, and the side where the feeding device 2 is located can be away from the user. It can be understood that during the user's use of the cooking device, it is necessary to often control through the input component 18, but during the cooking process, the user basically does not need to replenish the condiments into the feeding device 2. Therefore, the input component 18 is arranged on the front side close to the user, and the feeding device 2 is arranged on the rear side away from the user, making the structure of the cooking device further optimized and rationalized, and improving the user experience.

[0066] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the feeding device 2 is used to supply materials to the pot body component. The feeding device 2 includes a condiment storage device and a power mechanism. The condiment in the condiment storage device flows towards the pot body component through the feeding pipeline under the driving action of the power mechanism. Specifically, the condiment storage device can be a condiment bottle 21, and the power mechanism can be a peristaltic pump 23. The feeding device 2 includes a box shell 24 and at least one condiment bottle 21 arranged inside the box shell 24. The output port of the condiment bottle 21 can be communicated with one end of the feeding pipe 22 inside the box shell 24. When feeding is required, under the action of the peristaltic pump 23, the other end of the feeding pipe 22 can transport the condiment stored in the condiment bottle 21 to the outside of the feeding device 2.

[0067] As Figure 4 shown, the feeding device 2 can have multiple condiment bottles 21. For example, the feeding device 2 in this embodiment includes five condiment bottles, and the five condiment bottles can be respectively used to store different condiments, such as respectively used to store: cooking oil, salt water, sugar water, soy sauce, vinegar. The specific quantity and content of the condiment bottle 21 are not limited in this application. It should be noted that in this application, the pipeline pumping method is used to transport the condiments. Therefore, the condiments stored in the condiment bottle 21 are preferably in a liquid state to facilitate feeding.

[0068] The host 1 determines the weight of the material supplied by the feeding device 2 based on the weight of the pot body component weighed by the weighing sensor 3, and sends a signal to stop feeding to the feeding device 2 based on the weight of the material supplied by the feeding device 2. That is to say, the weight of the material supplied by the feeding device 2 is configured to be determined by the weight of the pot body component weighed by the weighing sensor 3. Specifically, the host 1 can send a feeding signal to the feeding device 2, so that the feeding device 2 starts to feed the host 1; the seasoning can be conveyed to the feeding port 133 of the host 1 and enter the pot body 12 through the feeding port 133; the weighing sensor 3 in the host 1 can calculate and determine the weight of the supplied material according to the change value of the weight of the pot body component. When the host 1 learns that the weight of the supplied material reaches the target weight, it can send a signal to stop feeding to the feeding device 2, thereby achieving precise control of the feeding weight.

[0069] Since the added amount of the seasoning is usually only a few grams, and a slight deviation in the added amount of the seasoning may cause a large difference in the taste of the finished dish, it is necessary to ensure that each weighing is accurate enough, so as to ensure that the calculated weight of the supplied material is accurate enough.

[0070] The feeding device 2 can feed the host 1 through the feeding pipeline. Since the feeding port 133 is located on the cover body 130, that is, on the pot body component, if the feeding device 2 is directly connected to the feeding port 133, during the feeding process of the feeding device 2, the vibration of the peristaltic pump 23 and the pulling force of the feeding pipeline during the feeding process will cause external forces on the pot body component, resulting in inaccurate weighing and difficult control of the added amount of the seasoning. To solve this problem, the feeding device 2 is in clearance fit with the pot body component, so as to avoid the vibration of the peristaltic pump 23 and the pulling force of the feeding pipeline from being transmitted to the pot body component, thereby ensuring the accuracy of weighing.

[0071] Function components are provided on the host 1, and the pot body 12 and the function components can be arranged in the first direction. The function components can include at least one of the first connection part, the input component 18, and a part of the feeding pipeline. That is to say, the first connection part, the input component 18, and a part of the feeding pipeline can all be arranged in the first direction with the pot body 12. In an embodiment of the present application, a first connection part is provided on the host 1. Specifically, the first connection part belongs to the function component, and the pot body 12 and the first connection part can be arranged in the first direction, thereby further optimizing the specific layout of the cooking equipment host 1. Among them, the pot body 12 is located on the front side close to the user, and the first connection part is located on the rear side far from the user, so as to facilitate the user to add ingredients into the pot body 12; the first connection part is used to assemble the feeding device 2. As described above, during the cooking process, the user basically does not need to supplement the seasoning into the feeding device 2, so the first connection part can be arranged at the rear side position far from the user. A second connection part is provided on the feeding device 2, and the feeding device 2 is connected to the host 1 through the first connection part and the second connection part.

[0072] In an embodiment of the present application, the first connecting portion is provided on the supporting member. It can be understood that when the feeding device 2 feeds the main machine 1, the peristaltic pump 23 will vibrate. In order to prevent the vibration from being transmitted to the pot body member of the main machine 1 through the second connecting portion and the first connecting portion, thus causing problems such as inaccurate weighing, there is a predetermined gap between the first connecting portion and the pot body member of the present application. The predetermined gap enables the vibration of the feeding device 2 not to be further transmitted to the pot body member after being transmitted to the first connecting portion, thereby ensuring the accuracy of weighing.

[0073] Specifically, referring to Figure 3 , one of the first connecting portion is the male plug 20 and the female socket 10, and the second connecting portion is the other of the male plug 20 and the female socket 10. The male plug 20 is detachably inserted into the female socket 10. In this embodiment, the first connecting portion is the female socket 10 provided on the supporting member, and the second connecting portion is the male plug 20 provided on the feeding device 2. The male plug 20 protrudes from the outer shell 24 of the material box and has a shape adapted to the female socket 10. A quick-insert interface 201 is provided on the male plug 20, and the quick-insert interface 201 can communicate with the output port of the feeding pipe 22 inside the feeding device 2, so as to feed materials outward from the quick-insert interface 201.

[0074] A quick-insert joint 54 is provided on the female socket 10. When the male plug 20 is inserted into the female socket 10, a rigid connection is formed between the feeding device 2 and the supporting member of the main machine 1. The quick-insert joint 54 can extend into the quick-insert interface 201, and the seasoning can flow from the quick-insert interface 201 into the quick-insert joint 54. The quick-insert joint 54 can be a part of the feeding pipeline, and the feeding pipeline is connected to the feeding device 2 through the quick-insert joint 54. The seasoning enters the main machine 1 through the quick-insert joint 54 and is continuously conveyed to the feeding port 133 through the feeding pipeline inside the main machine 1 for feeding.

[0075] In the present application, the male plug 20 is detachably inserted into the female socket 10, forming a rigid connection between the feeding device 2 and the supporting member of the main machine 1. The feeding device 2 can be directly connected to the supporting member of the main machine 1 for feeding, without the need to additionally provide a flexible feeding pipe between the feeding device 2 and the main machine 1. Thus, the accessories of the cooking device are simplified and the cost is reduced. The feeding device 2 is connected to the supporting member of the main machine 1, thereby avoiding interference with weighing.

[0076] One end of the feeding pipeline of the present application extends to communicate with the feeding device 2 through the first connecting part and the second connecting part, and the other end extends to communicate with the pot body member. Specifically, since the first connecting part is arranged on the supporting member, the feeding pipeline can be partially fixed on the supporting member. One end of it extends from the supporting member through the first connecting part and the second connecting part to communicate with the feeding device 2, and the other end extends from the supporting member to communicate with the pot body member. It should be noted that the feeding pipeline may not be a complete pipeline, but a feeding path formed by sequentially connecting several joints and several pipelines. The feeding pipeline of the present application connects the feeding device 2 to the supporting member of the host 1, so that the vibration of the feeding device 2 during the feeding process and the pulling force of the feeding pipeline during the feeding process can only be transmitted to the supporting member, and will not affect the pot body member, thus ensuring the accuracy of weighing the seasonings.

[0077] The present application provides a cooking device in which the static weighing of the host 1 and the feeding weighing share the same weighing sensor 3. Specifically, the weighing sensor 3 in the host 1 can weigh the weight of the pot body member, so as to weigh the ingredients in the pot, thereby realizing the static weighing function of the host 1. The feeding device 2 can feed the pot body member through the feeding pipeline. Specifically, the feeding device 2 is connected to the host 1 through the first connecting part and the second connecting part; since the feeding pipeline is partially fixed on the supporting member, and there is a predetermined gap between the first connecting part arranged on the supporting member and the pot body member, the feeding pipeline will only apply force to the supporting member of the host during the feeding process and will not apply force to the pot body member. In this way, the feeding process will not affect the weighing, and the weight of the feeding can be determined by the weight of the pot body member weighed by the weighing sensor 3. The present application realizes the functions of static weighing of the host 1 and seasoning weighing by using the weighing sensor 3 in the host 1 at the same time, reduces the cost, and the user does not need to weigh the seasonings additionally, improving the user experience.

[0078] In an embodiment of the present application, a plurality of quick-insert interfaces 201 may be arranged on the male plug 20, and a plurality of quick-insert connectors 54 may be arranged on the female socket 10. For example, five quick-insert interfaces 201 are arranged on the male plug 20 of this embodiment, and five quick-insert connectors 54 are arranged on the female socket 10, and the five quick-insert connectors 54 are respectively adapted to the five quick-insert interfaces 201. As described above, the feeding device 2 of this embodiment includes five spice bottles 21, and each spice bottle 21 stores different seasonings. In order to ensure that there is no flavor mixing during feeding and to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the feeding pipe 22, a separate feeding pipe 22 can be provided for each spice bottle 21; the five quick-insert interfaces 201 can be respectively communicated with the five feeding pipes 22, so as to feed the five seasonings into the five quick-insert connectors 54 respectively. The present application does not limit the specific number of the quick-insert interfaces 201 and the quick-insert connectors 54, as long as the number and positions of the quick-insert interfaces 201 and the quick-insert connectors 54 match each other.

[0079] In an embodiment of the present application, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion jointly have a degree of freedom to move within a predetermined gap. Specifically, the male plug 20 and the female socket 10 plugged together can jointly move within the range of the predetermined gap, so that the male plug 20 and the female socket 10 plugged together jointly form an integral structure independent of the pot body member. The interaction occurring inside the integral structure will not be conducted to the pot body member, but can be separated by the predetermined gap. As Figures 2 to 4 shown, the first connecting portion includes a connecting portion body and a carrier seat 19. The connecting portion body is installed on the carrier seat 19 and is docked with the second connecting portion. The first connecting portion in this embodiment is the female socket 10, and the female socket 10 includes a female plug body 100 and a carrier seat 19. The female plug body 100 is connected to the bottom feet 15 through the carrier seat 19. The carrier seat 19 and the pot body member are separated. Specifically, the predetermined gap can be set between the carrier seat 19 and the pot body assembly. Further, the predetermined gap is set between the carrier seat 19 and the housing 11, thereby avoiding the vibration of the feeding device 2 being transmitted to the pot body member through the female plug body 100 and the carrier seat 19 and avoiding affecting the weighing.

[0080] In an embodiment of the present application, there is a degree of freedom of movement between the connecting portion body and the carrier seat 19. Further, the connecting portion body and the second connecting portion plugged thereon jointly have a degree of freedom of movement relative to the carrier seat 19, wherein the movement range is within the predetermined gap. As described above, when the first connecting portion is the female socket 10 and the second connecting portion is the male plug 20, the male plug 20 can be fixedly arranged on the feeding device 2, and the female plug body 100 can have a certain degree of freedom of movement relative to the carrier seat 19; it is also possible to make both the male plug 20 and the female plug body 100 have a certain degree of freedom of movement. Similarly, when the first connecting portion is the male plug 20 and the second connecting portion is the female socket 10, it is also possible to make the male plug 20 and / or the female socket 10 have a certain degree of freedom of movement. The movement range of the female plug body 100 relative to the carrier seat 19 does not exceed the range limited by the predetermined gap, so that the acting force generated during its movement can be blocked by the predetermined gap and will not be conducted to the pot body member and will not affect the weighing.

[0081] In a specific embodiment of the present application, the connecting portion body is installed on the carrier seat 19 through a limiting component, and has a degree of freedom of movement in the height direction under the limitation of the limiting component. Refer to Figure 7 , the limiting component can be a screw 104 with a gasket. The female plug body 100 can be installed on the carrier seat 19 through the screw 104. Installation holes can be provided on the carrier seat 19, and the diameter of the installation holes is slightly larger than that of the screw. As Figure 13As shown, there is a certain clearance for movement 105 between the screw 104 and the through hole, whereby the female plug body 100 can move up and down relative to the carrier base 19. Among them, the clearance for movement 105 is within the predetermined clearance. It can be understood that during the production process, there may be a certain height deviation between the quick-insert interface 201 of the male plug 20 and the quick-insert joint 54 of the female plug body 100. If the two are plugged together in this situation, the main unit 1 will be stressed in the height direction, which is not conducive to accurate weighing. For this reason, in this embodiment, the female plug body 100 with a certain movement space is provided. When the quick-insert interface 201 and the quick-insert joint 54 cannot be accurately docked in height, the height position of the female plug body 100 can be slightly adjusted through the clearance for movement 105, thereby avoiding the deviation caused by production. The main unit 1 will not be subjected to external force in the height direction, ensuring the accuracy of weighing.

[0082] In an embodiment of the present application, with reference to Figure 13 and Figure 7 , the pot body component includes a housing 11 provided on the support portion 14 and a bottom plate 16 located at the bottom of the support portion 14. An opening 111 for cooperating with the first connecting portion is provided on the side wall of the housing 11. There is a first gap 101 between the side wall of the first connecting portion and the inner wall of the opening 111, and a second gap 102 between the bottom of the first connecting portion and the bottom plate 16. The first gap 101 communicates with the second gap 102. During the process of a user using the cooking device, after the feeding device 2 is plugged and unplugged, it is easy for seasonings or oil and water to remain at the female socket 10. As described above, since there must be a gap between the female socket 10 belonging to the support member and the housing 11 belonging to the pot body component, the liquid remaining at the female socket 10 is likely to flow into the gap during the downward flow, resulting in contamination inside the main unit 1 and making it difficult for the user to clean it. For this reason, in this embodiment, the female socket 10 is arranged at the lower position of the main unit 1, and there is a second gap 102 between the female socket 10 and the bottom plate 16, that is, a second gap 102 is formed between the bottom of the female socket 10 and the bottom of the bottom plate 16. The second gap 102 communicates with the first gap 101. The remaining liquid will not flow into the main unit 1 through the gap during the downward flow, but will flow all the way down to the bottom of the female socket 10 or the bottom of the bottom plate 16 until it drips onto the tabletop, facilitating the user to clean it.

[0083] The specific structure and connection method of a part of the feeding pipeline between the main unit 1 and the feeding device 2 are described above. Next, the specific structure and connection method of a part of the feeding pipeline inside the main unit 1 will be specifically described.

[0084] In existing cooking devices with an automatic feeding function, the feeding device 2 and the main body 1 are usually connected by a hose. To simplify the layout of the feeding pipeline in the main body, the hose is usually connected to the turning arm 131 of the main body 1. The hose can bend as the turning arm 131 rotates. In this way, only the feeding pipeline needs to be arranged on the turning arm 131, and no feeding pipeline needs to be arranged in the main body 1 below the turning arm 131, nor does it need to consider the arrangement of the feeding pipeline at the rotating shaft 132.

[0085] In this application, the feeding device 2 and the main body 1 are directly plugged together. The first connecting part, the second connecting part, and the feeding device 2 cannot rotate as the turning arm 131 rotates. Therefore, the opening 111 is located on the housing 11, and the feeding pipeline needs to extend from the first connecting part through the rotating shaft 132 and the turning arm 131 to the feeding port 133.

[0086] In an embodiment of this application, referring to Figure 12 , Figure 4 , the feeding pipeline includes a first joint assembly 53 connected to the support part 14 and adjacent to the turning arm 131, and also includes a first feeding pipe 51 located between the first joint assembly 53 and the feeding port 133. The feeding pipeline further includes a second feeding pipe 52 located between the first joint assembly 53 and the first connecting part. One end of the second feeding pipe 52 is connected to the first joint assembly 53, and the other end extends towards the first connecting part to be connected to a corresponding pipe joint provided on the first connecting part, that is, to be connected to the quick-connect joint 54 on the female socket 10. The seasoning from the feeding device 2 enters the main body 1 through the quick-connect joint 54, and then flows to the feeding port 133 through the second feeding pipe 52, the first joint assembly 53, and the first feeding pipe 51 in sequence, thereby realizing feeding.

[0087] One end of the second feeding pipe 52 is connected to the support member (the end communicating with the quick-connect joint 54), and the other end is connected to the pot body member (the end communicating with the first joint assembly 53). It should be noted that during the process of transporting the seasoning, the vibration of the feeding device 2 basically does not conduct upward to the first joint assembly 53 through the flexible second feeding pipe 52, and the pot body member will not be affected by the pulling force of the pipeline inside the main body 1. It can be seen that the feeding pipeline of this application can simultaneously realize automatic feeding and weighing of the seasoning by the weighing sensor 3 inside the main body 1.

[0088] In an embodiment of this application, referring to Figures 9 to 11, the feeding pipeline further includes a second joint assembly 55, and the second joint assembly 55 can be arranged at the upstream position of the feeding port 133. One end of the first feeding pipe 51 is communicated with the first joint assembly 53, and the other end is communicated with the second joint assembly 55, so as to convey the seasoning to the feeding port 133 through the second joint assembly 55. In this embodiment, a separate feeding pipeline is provided for each kind of seasoning, but finally all will be gathered at the same feeding port 133. Therefore, the second joint assembly 55 with multiple input ends and one output end can be set in this application, so as to gather the ends of multiple feeding pipelines together.

[0089] In an embodiment of the present application, as Figure 11 shown, a sleeve 17 can be arranged on the supporting part 14, and the sleeve 17 can be sleeved at the connection position of the first joint assembly 53 and the first feeding pipe 51. The sleeve 17 strengthens the fixing effect on the first feeding pipe 51. In addition, during the rotation of the rotating shaft 132, the first feeding pipe 51 will deform accordingly, and thus certain alternating stress will be generated. The fixing of the sleeve 17 can effectively prevent the first joint assembly 53 from being damaged and extends the service life of the first joint assembly 53.

[0090] In an embodiment of the present application, the position of the first joint assembly 53 for connecting with the second feeding pipe 52 is arranged below the rotating shaft 132. It can be understood that during the rotation of the rotating shaft 132 driving the turning arm 131 and the cover body 130 to rotate, some feeding pipelines in the main machine 1 will deform and shift along with the rotation, which may have a certain impact on weighing. In this application, the input joint of the first joint assembly 53 (that is, the joint for connecting with the second feeding pipe 52) is arranged below the rotating shaft 132, so as to ensure that the second feeding pipe 52 is completely located below the rotating shaft 132. The mutual spatial position between the first joint assembly 53 and the quick-connect joint 54 will not be affected by the rotation of the turning arm 131, so that the shape of the second feeding pipe 52 is fixed, and the stress of the second feeding pipe 52 on the weighing sensor 3 always remains stable, avoiding the impact on weighing.

[0091] For the first feeding pipe 51 connected to the output joint above the first joint assembly 53, the rotation of the rotating shaft 132 will inevitably drive the first feeding pipe 51 to move. Since the first feeding pipe 51 belongs to the pot body component, the movement of the first feeding pipe 51 belongs to the movement inside the pot body component and will not apply an external force to the pot body component, so it will basically not affect weighing. However, if the first feeding pipe 51 deforms excessively during the following rotation, or in the case of multiple first feeding pipes 51, multiple first feeding pipes 51 may be squeezed against each other during the movement, which will cause the feeding process to be unsmooth. Based on this, the installation position of the first feeding pipe 51 needs to be designed.

[0092] In an embodiment of the present application, the first feeding pipe 51 includes a first pipe section extending along the length direction of the turning arm 131, a second pipe section extending along the axial direction of the first joint assembly 53, and a third pipe section connecting the first pipe section and the second pipe section and being bent. The length direction of the turning arm 131 is the horizontal direction, the axial extension direction of the first joint assembly 53 is the vertical direction, and the third pipe section can connect the first pipe section extending along the horizontal direction and the second pipe section extending along the vertical direction. As Figure 10 shown, the third pipe section is bent in an approximately right-angled shape.

[0093] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 9 , the third pipe section is located at a position corresponding to the rotating shaft 132 in the height direction (i.e., a position substantially flush with the height of the rotating shaft 132), or is located at a position higher than the rotating shaft 132. That is to say, the third pipe section of the first feeding pipe 51 is not lower than the height of the rotation axis. This ensures that the first feeding pipe 51 has sufficient movement space and deformation space during the rotation following the turning arm 131.

[0094] In an embodiment of the present application, at least two first feeding pipes 51 are provided, and the first joint assembly 53 at least includes a set of first pipe joints and second pipe joints arranged in sequence in the direction away from the feeding port 133. Among them, the first pipe joints and the second pipe joints are arranged in the direction away from the support member in sequence, and the corresponding first feeding pipes 51 provided on the first pipe joints and the second pipe joints extend toward the feeding port 133 through the corresponding third pipe sections. Further, at least two sets of first pipe joints and second pipe joints are provided, and at least two sets of first pipe joints and second pipe joints are arranged at intervals in the rotation axis direction of the turning arm 131.

[0095] As described above, since there are five seasoning bottles 21, five quick-insert interfaces 201, and five quick-insert joints 54 in this embodiment, correspondingly, the second feeding pipe 52, the pipe joints on the first joint assembly 53, the first feeding pipe 51, and the pipe joints on the second joint assembly 55 can also be provided with five. The present application does not limit the specific number of the second feeding pipe 52, the pipe joints on the first joint assembly 53, the first feeding pipe 51, and the pipe joints on the second joint assembly 55, as long as they are mutually matched.

[0096] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 10The five first feeding pipes 51 can be divided into two groups arranged at intervals in the direction of the rotation axis of the flip arm 131, one group includes two pipe joints, and the other group includes three pipe joints; multiple pipe joints in the same group are arranged at intervals in the direction away from the feeding port 133 and are successively away from the supporting member, that is, the farther away from the feeding port 133, the higher the position of the pipe joint, and there is a height difference between the multiple pipe joints in the same group.

[0097] It is understandable that the first feeding pipes 51 connected to different pipe joints have different rotational radiuses when the shaft 132 rotates. Specifically, the first feeding pipe 51 connected to the pipe joint farthest from the feeding port 133 has the largest rotational radius when the shaft 132 rotates; the first feeding pipe 51 connected to the pipe joint closest to the feeding port 133 has the smallest rotational radius when the shaft 132 rotates. In order to ensure that the multiple first feeding pipes 51 maintain a basically consistent degree of deformation during rotation and avoid excessive deformation and mutual extrusion, the present application sets the multiple pipe joints on the first joint assembly 53 to different heights, forming a height difference between the various pipe joints, thereby leaving sufficient deformation space for the five first feeding pipes 51.

[0098] Furthermore, by setting the multiple pipe joints on the first joint assembly 53 at different heights, the distance from each pipe joint to the second joint assembly 55 is adjusted to be consistent, thereby maintaining the same length for the multiple first feeding pipes 51. This makes the cooking device of the present application easier to manufacture, as the multiple first feeding pipes 51 are completely consistent in length, making assembly easier for workers.

[0099] The above describes the specific structure and connection of the feed line. The following describes the circuit connection of the cooking device in detail. It should be noted that the cooking device requires a plug to be connected to an external outlet for power. Since the control module 6 is part of the pot body, conventional cooking devices typically incorporate the power cord as part of the pot body. When the user pulls on the power cord, or after the plug is connected to an external fixture, external forces can interfere with the load cell 3, resulting in inaccurate weighing.

[0100] In one embodiment of the present application, reference Figure 11 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8, a control module 6 is provided on the support part 14. The main body 1 of the cooking device includes a circuit assembly, and part of the circuit assembly extends outside the main body 1 and is connected to an external power supply. The circuit assembly may include various circuits such as a power cord 41 and a cartridge connection line 42. During the use of the cooking device by the user, it is easy to touch or involve the circuit assembly, thereby interfering with the accuracy of the weighing sensor 3 and resulting in a large feeding error. To solve the above problems, the circuit assembly is provided with a fixing position on the support member, and the circuit assembly is fixed on the support member through the fixing position, thereby preventing the circuit assembly from transmitting vibration to the pot body member. Specifically, the circuit assembly may extend from the fixing position to the support part 14 and be connected to the control module 6. Since the first connecting part is provided on the support member, the fixing position may be provided on the first connecting part; as described above, there is a predetermined gap enough to eliminate vibration between the first connecting part and the pot body member, so setting the fixing position on the first connecting part enables the vibration of the circuit assembly to be transmitted only to the first connecting part and will not continue to be transmitted inward to the pot body member, avoiding affecting the weighing. Of course, in other embodiments of the present application, the fixing position may also be provided on other structures of the support member.

[0101] The circuit assembly may include a power cord 41, and the power cord 41 can extend outside the main body 1 for connecting to an external power supply. As Figure 14 and Figure 8 shown, a first fixing position 411 may be fixedly provided on the foot 15, and the position of the power cord 41 adjacent to the power plug 40 can be fixed on the support member through the first fixing position 411. Since the power plug 40 and part of the power cord are outside the housing 11 and can be touched by the user, vibration is caused. The vibration will be offset at the first fixing position 411, thereby preventing the vibration from being transmitted to the pot body member.

[0102] The other end of the power cord 41 extends from the first fixing position 411 to the support part 14 and can be fixed on the support part 14 through the first mounting position 412. In this way, at least two points of the power cord 41 are respectively fixed on the support member and the pot body member, so that the power cord 41 will not transmit external vibration to the pot body member and will not apply external force to the pot body member, and the cooking device will not affect weighing when connected to an external power supply.

[0103] The circuit assembly may further include a cartridge connection line 42, and the cartridge connection line 42 is used to realize communication and power supply between the main body 1 of the cooking device and the feeding device 2. In a specific embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 14 and Figure 2The female socket 10 is provided with a first power connection portion 103, and the male plug 20 is provided with a second power connection portion 202. One of the first power connection portion 103 and the second power connection portion 202 can be a protruding power connection head, and the other can be a power connection hole that adapts to the first power connection portion. When the male plug 20 is plugged into the female socket 10, the first power connection portion 103 and the second power connection portion 202 are connected together, thereby achieving electrical connection and communication connection between the feeding device 2 and the host 1.

[0104] The first power connection 103 can be located above the quick connector 54, and correspondingly, the second power connection 202 can also be located above the quick interface 201. It is understood that residual seasoning may remain on the quick connector 54 and the quick interface 201, and this residual seasoning may flow downward or drip. Positioning the first power connection 103 and the second power connection 202 above the quick connector 54 and the quick interface 201, respectively, effectively prevents seasoning from dripping onto the first power connection 103 and the second power connection 202, thereby preventing contamination and avoiding poor contact or short circuits during plugging.

[0105] One end of the cartridge connection line 42 is connected to the inner side of the first power connection portion 103, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, a second fixing portion 421 can be fixedly provided on the support member, and one end adjacent to the first power connection portion 103 can be fixed to the support member via the second fixing portion 421. The other end of the cartridge connection cable 42 extends from the second fixing portion 421 to the support portion 14 and can be fixed to the support portion 14 via the second mounting portion 422. This ensures that at least two points of the cartridge connection cable 42 are fixed to the support member and the pot member, respectively. This prevents the cartridge connection cable 42 from exerting external force on the pot member, and does not affect the weighing of the cooking device when connected to the feeding device 2.

[0106] Furthermore, the first fixing position 411 and the first mounting position 412, as well as the second fixing position 421 and the second mounting position 422, can be spaced relatively long from a top-down perspective of the main unit 1. This allows the circuit assembly between the support member and the pot member to be as long as possible, thereby improving the flexibility of the circuit assembly. Furthermore, the longer circuit assembly can, to a certain extent, mitigate the impact of machining deviations on weight consistency.

[0107] In one embodiment of the present application, reference Figure 14 and Figure 14 , the control module 6 includes a controller 61 and a fan 62. As mentioned above, the controller 61 can be used to control the heating module 120 to heat the pot body 12. Since the controller 61 is in direct contact with the heating module 120, its temperature is easily overheated, so the controller 61 needs to be cooled. Figure 15As shown in the figure, a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in the horizontal plane is defined, and the fan 62 and the controller 61 are arranged at intervals in the second direction. Referring to Figure 15 the airflow arrow markings in, the airflow formed by the fan 62 blows at least partially towards the controller 61 in the second direction, thereby realizing air-cooling heat dissipation for the controller 61.

[0108] As described above, referring to Figure 15 , the control module 6 can be located between the two weighing sensors 3. That is to say, both the controller 61 and the fan 62 are located between the two weighing sensors 3. During the operation of the fan 62, it is easy to cause the overall shaking of the host 1, which may further affect the accuracy of the weighing sensors 3 and lead to a large feeding error. Therefore, in this application, the fan 62 is arranged between the two weighing sensors 3, so that the center of gravity of the fan 62 is centered, improving the stability of the host 1. In this way, when the fan 62 is working, the host 1 basically does not shake, so it will not affect the weighing sensors 3.

[0109] Specifically, as Figure 15 shown, an air inlet 161 is provided on the bottom plate 16. As Figure 15 shown, an air outlet 112 is provided at the bottom side position of the housing 11. A wind channel extending in the second direction is provided between the air inlet 161 and the air outlet 112. The controller 61 and the fan 62 are located in the wind channel, and the fan 62 is inclined and arranged on the bottom plate 16. The inclined fan 62 can have a larger size, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect. Since the air inlet 161 in this embodiment is provided on the bottom plate, it is necessary to cooperate with the wind channel and the fan 62 to deflect the airflow so that it blows towards the controller 61 in the second direction. The inclined fan 62 includes an inclined downward air inlet side and an air outlet side opposite thereto. The air inlet 161 is provided at a position corresponding to the air inlet side on the bottom plate 16, and the air outlet 112 is provided at the bottom position of the housing 11 facing the air outlet side. The airflow enters the interior of the host 1 from the air inlet 161, and the air volume is larger due to the bottom air inlet; under the action of the fan 62, the airflow blows out from the air outlet side along the inclined direction of the fan 62 and turns in the wind channel to blow towards the controller 61 in the second direction, so as to blow out the heat of the controller 61 from the air outlet 112, thereby realizing the heat dissipation effect.

[0110] Embodiment 2

[0111] This embodiment provides a host 1, including: a support member, a pot body member, and a weighing sensor 3. The weighing sensor 3 has a fixed end 302 and a force-receiving end 301. The fixed end 302 is connected to the support member, and the force-receiving end 301 is connected to the pot body member. The weighing sensor 3 is used to weigh the weight of the pot body member. A first connecting portion is provided on the host 1, and the first connecting portion is used to connect the host 1 to other devices. The host 1 further includes a feeding pipeline, and the feeding pipeline extends from the first connecting portion to communicate with the pot body member.

[0112] The host 1 provided in this embodiment is identical to the host 1 in the cooking device provided in Example 1, and its specific structure and operating principle are not further described here. The other device connected to the host 1 can be the feeding device 2 in the cooking device provided in Example 1. The feeding device 2 can be provided with a second connection portion, thereby connecting to the host 1 via the second connection portion and the first connection portion to supply food to the host 1.

[0113] The host 1 provided in this embodiment uses the same load cell 3 for both static weighing of the host 1 and feed weighing, thereby not only weighing the ingredients in the pot, but also determining the weight of the feed by the weight of the pot body measured by the load cell 3. This application utilizes the load cell 3 in the host 1 to simultaneously perform both the static weighing function of the host 1 and the seasoning weighing function, thereby reducing weighing costs while ensuring weighing accuracy. Users no longer need to weigh their seasonings separately, thus improving their user experience.

[0114] Embodiment 3

[0115] This embodiment provides a method for adding ingredients, which can be applied to the cooking device provided in Example 1 and the main unit 1 provided in Example 2. During addition, if the pot 12 is boiling, the weight of the pot detected by the load cell 3 will gradually decrease due to evaporation of water vapor, resulting in an over-increase in the actual amount of ingredients added. It is understood that even a few grams of error in seasoning can significantly affect the taste of a dish. The method provided in this embodiment aims to address this issue, thereby achieving precise addition of ingredients.

[0116] refer to Figure 2 , the feeding method provided in this application comprises:

[0117] S102: Initial stage: determining the target added weight of the target seasoning; obtaining unit evaporation weight information within a first preset time interval when the cooking device meets preset conditions; controlling the feeding device 2 to deliver the target seasoning to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline.

[0118] Specifically, the user can manually input the type of target seasoning (or input the index information of the seasoning bottle 21), and the target addition weight of the target seasoning; or, the control unit can also determine the target seasoning and the target addition weight based on the recipe information entered in advance.

[0119] In one embodiment of the present application, in the initial stage, after determining the target weight of the target seasoning, the method further includes:

[0120] Obtain the temperature of the inner pot 12 of the host 1. Specifically, an NTC can be set at a position adjacent to the pot 12, and the NTC can detect the temperature of the pot 12 in real time. After determining the target feeding weight of the target condiment, the control unit can obtain the temperature of the inner pot 12 of the host 1 through the NTC.

[0121] When the temperature is greater than the preset temperature threshold, it is determined that the cooking device meets the preset conditions. In a specific embodiment of the present application, the preset temperature threshold can be 100 °C. When the temperature of the pot 12 obtained by the NTC is greater than 100 °C, it indicates that the inside of the pot 12 is in a boiling state. At this time, it is determined that the cooking device meets the preset conditions, and it is necessary to compensate for the weight lost due to the evaporation of water vapor, so as to avoid the problem of excessive feeding amount.

[0122] When the temperature is less than or equal to the preset threshold, control the feeding device 2 to transport the target condiment to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline until the feeding amount reaches the target feeding weight. Specifically, when the temperature of the pot 12 obtained by the NTC does not reach 100 °C, it indicates that the inside of the pot 12 is in a non-boiling state. At this time, the cooking device does not meet the preset conditions, and there is no need to compensate for the weight lost due to the evaporation of water vapor. Therefore, the normal feeding procedure can be directly executed.

[0123] When the cooking device meets the preset conditions, it is necessary to compensate for the weight lost due to the evaporation of water vapor. Therefore, feeding is not immediately carried out, but first, the unit evaporation weight information within the first preset time interval is obtained through calculation. The unit evaporation weight information can be information such as the evaporation speed, rate, or grams evaporated per second.

[0124] In a specific embodiment of the present application, in the initial stage, obtaining the unit evaporation weight information within the first preset time interval includes:

[0125] Obtain the first weight value and the second weight value based on the first preset time interval, and determine the unit evaporation weight information according to the first preset time interval, the first weight value, and the second weight value. Specifically, the weighing sensor 3 first obtains the current first weight value. After the first preset time interval, the current second weight value is obtained again. Due to the continuous evaporation effect, the second weight value is less than the first weight value. The unit evaporation weight information can be calculated according to the first preset time interval, the first weight value, and the second weight value. For example: when the first weight value is 500 grams, the second weight value is 496 grams, and the first preset time interval is 2 seconds, the unit evaporation weight information at this time is: (500 - 496) / 2 = 2 grams / second. That is to say, 2 grams of water vapor will evaporate per second, and this part of the evaporated weight needs to be compensated during the subsequent feeding process.

[0126] After the unit evaporation weight information is calculated, the feeding process can be started. Before the target seasoning is delivered, the weighing phase needs to be performed first.

[0127] S104: Weighing Phase: Obtain the initial weight value measured by load cell 3. Specifically, the initial weight value can be the reading of load cell 3 immediately before adding the seasoning. During the subsequent addition process, the weight increment is calculated based on the initial weight value to calculate the added weight. After the initial weight is obtained and the addition process begins, the calculation phase can be executed.

[0128] S106: Calculation phase: When the feeding time reaches the preset time threshold, the current weight value measured by the weighing sensor 3 is obtained, and the added weight is calculated based on the initial weight value, the current weight value and the unit evaporation weight information. Specifically, after the feeding starts, the feeding device 2 will continue to deliver the target seasoning to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline until the feeding is completed. When the feeding time reaches the preset time threshold, the current weight value can be obtained once. At this time, the feeding time can be recalculated, and when the feeding time reaches the preset time threshold again, the current weight value can be obtained again. For example, the preset time threshold can be 0.5 seconds, and the current weight value measured by the weighing sensor 3 can be obtained every 0.5 seconds. The preset time threshold should not be set too long, otherwise it will not be possible to monitor the current weight in real time.

[0129] The added weight is calculated based on the initial weight value, current weight value, and unit evaporation weight information. Specifically, the added weight can be calculated by subtracting the initial weight value from the current weight value and adding the unit evaporation weight within a preset time. For example: Referring to Table 1, the weight value obtained at 0 seconds is the initial weight value of 160 grams; the preset time threshold is 0.5 seconds, and the weight value obtained at 0.5 seconds is the first current weight value of 159.5 grams; the unit evaporation weight is 2 grams / second, and the cumulative evaporation weight within 0.5 seconds is 1 gram. Based on the above information, the added weight can be calculated as 159.5-160+1=0.5 grams.

[0130] Table 1: Example of execution of the method in Example 3

[0131] Figure 16 Feeding time Weighing weight value Accumulative evaporation weight 0s 160g 0 0 0.5s 159.5g 1g 0.5g 1s 159g 2g 1g 1.5s 158.5g 3g 1.5g 2s 158g 4g 2g

[0132] Note: The unit evaporation weight in the example is 2g / s and the target feed weight is 2g.

[0133] After the charged weight has been calculated, the cycle phase can be carried out.

[0134] S108: Circulation stage: Determine the current feeding strategy based on the added weight and the target feeding weight; when the current feeding strategy is continuous feeding, control the feeding device 2 to deliver the target seasoning to the main unit 1 through the feeding pipeline, and continue to execute the calculation stage until the current feeding strategy is to stop feeding. Specifically, by comparing the added weight with the target feeding weight, it can be determined whether the feeding is completed. If the added weight calculated in step S106 is greater than or equal to the target feeding weight, the current feeding strategy is determined to be stop feeding; if the added weight calculated in step S106 is less than the target feeding weight, the current feeding strategy is determined to be continuous feeding. For example: Referring to Table 1, the added weight at 0.5 seconds is 0.5 grams, which is less than the target feeding weight (2g), so the current feeding strategy is determined to be continuous feeding.

[0135] During the feeding process, a certain amount of water vapor is generated. The weight of the water vapor cannot be measured by the weighing sensor 3. Therefore, it is necessary to compensate the weight of this part of the evaporated material to the added weight to prevent overfeeding. For example: Referring to Table 1, the feeding strategy at 0.5 seconds is continuous feeding, so steps S106-S108 are executed in a loop; at 1 second, the feeding duration of this round reaches the preset duration threshold (0.5 seconds) again, and the weight value obtained by weighing at 1 second is the second current weight value of 159 grams; the unit evaporation weight is 2 grams / second, and the cumulative evaporation weight within 1 second is 2 grams; based on the above information, it can be calculated that the added weight is 159-160+2=1 gram; the added weight at 1 second is less than the target feeding weight (2 grams), so it is determined that the current feeding strategy is continuous feeding, and steps S106-S108 need to be executed in a loop again.

[0136] Similarly, at 1.5 seconds, the added weight (1.5 grams) is still less than the target added weight, so step S106 is executed again. At 2 seconds, the fourth current weight is 158 grams, and the cumulative evaporated weight within 2 seconds is 4 grams; the added weight at this time is 158 - 160 + 4 = 2 grams. Since the added weight at 2 seconds is equal to the target added weight, the current feeding strategy is determined to be stop feeding. At this point, step S108 is executed, and there is no need to repeat the cycle; the current feeding operation ends.

[0137] In a specific embodiment of the present application, the feeding method further comprises:

[0138] In the circulation stage, when the current feeding strategy is to stop feeding, the feeding device 2 is controlled to stop feeding to the host 1. At this time, the weight of the added material is greater than or equal to the target feeding weight, indicating that the amount of material added is sufficient, so the feeding needs to be stopped immediately to prevent the addition of too much seasoning.

[0139] In an embodiment of the present application, during the cycling phase, when the current feeding strategy is continuous feeding, the feeding device 2 is controlled to convey the target condiment to the main machine 1 through the feeding pipeline, and the weighing phase and the calculation phase are continued until the current feeding strategy is stop feeding. Specifically, in this embodiment, the initial weight value can be re-weighed each time a cycle is performed. During the calculation phase of each cycle, the latest current weight value is subtracted from the initial weight value obtained in this cycle, so as to more accurately measure the weight of the added material in this cycle.

[0140] Embodiment 4

[0141] This embodiment provides a feeding method, which can be applied to the cooking device provided in Embodiment 1 and the main machine 1 provided in Embodiment 2. As Feeding weight shown, the pot body component of the cooking device includes an input component 18. The input component 18 can specifically be structures such as a touch screen, buttons, and knobs; the input component 18 sends a feeding instruction under pressure to determine the target feeding weight of the target condiment. When the user operates the input component 18, pressure is applied to the pot body component, which usually causes the weighing sensor 3 to still be in an unstable state for 1-2 seconds after pressing is completed. To ensure the accuracy of weighing, feeding should start after the weighing sensor 3 returns to stability.

[0142] The method provided in this embodiment aims to solve the above problems, thereby achieving accurate feeding.

[0143] Refer to Figure 1 , the feeding method of the present application includes:

[0144] S202: When a feeding instruction is received, obtain multiple weight values of the weighing sensor 3 within a second preset time interval, and determine the weight value fluctuation information corresponding to the second preset time interval according to the multiple weight values.

[0145] Specifically, the weight value fluctuation information includes at least one statistic such as the extreme difference, variance, and standard deviation. By obtaining multiple weight values within the second preset time interval, it can be known whether the weighing sensor 3 has returned to stability. It can be understood that when the weight value fluctuation information of the multiple weight values, such as the extreme difference, is too large, it means that the current fluctuation is still significant and the weighing sensor 3 has not returned to stability.

[0146] Taking the weight value fluctuation information as the extreme difference as an example: The second preset time interval can be 0.5 seconds. The control unit can read the weight value of the weighing sensor 3 every 40 milliseconds, thereby generating 12-13 readings; the control unit can obtain the maximum and minimum values of these readings and obtain the extreme difference information by taking the difference. Since the unstable state of the weighing sensor 3 is usually only about 1-2 seconds, the second preset time interval should not be too long, and the second preset time interval can be between 0.1-1 second.

[0147] S204: In the case where the weight value fluctuation information is greater than or equal to a preset weight value fluctuation threshold, obtain multiple weight values of the weighing sensor 3 within a second preset time interval, determine the extreme value difference information corresponding to the second preset time interval based on the multiple weight values, and count the number of loop executions.

[0148] Specifically, that the weight value fluctuation information is greater than or equal to the preset weight value fluctuation threshold means that the weighing sensor 3 in this round is still in an unstable state and cannot perform the weighing work normally. Therefore, it is necessary to loop the previous step, that is, obtain the weight value fluctuation information within the second preset time interval again. Taking the weight value fluctuation information as the extreme value difference as an example: the preset extreme value difference threshold can be 1 gram. When the extreme value difference information is greater than or equal to 1 gram, it can be considered that the weighing sensor 3 is still in an unstable state and the previous step needs to be looped.

[0149] In an embodiment of the present application, when the weight value fluctuation information is greater than or equal to the preset weight value fluctuation threshold, reduce the heating power. Specifically, as described above, when the weight value fluctuation information is greater than or equal to the preset weight value fluctuation threshold, it means that the weighing sensor 3 is still in an unstable state, and the weighing error at this time is very large. Therefore, the target seasoning cannot be conveyed to the host 1. During the cooking process, the heating module 120 will continuously heat the pot body 12. During the waiting process for adding materials, the heating power can be appropriately reduced to ensure the cooking quality of the dish.

[0150] S206: In the case where the weight value fluctuation information is less than the preset weight value fluctuation threshold or the number of loop executions is greater than the preset number threshold, control the feeding device 2 to convey the target seasoning to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline.

[0151] Specifically, still taking the weight value fluctuation information as the extreme value difference and the preset extreme value difference threshold as 1 gram as an example, when the extreme value difference information is less than 1 gram, it can be considered that the weighing sensor 3 has returned to a stable state and can perform the weighing work normally. Or, in the case where the number of loop executions reaches the preset number threshold, taking the second preset time interval as 0.5 seconds as an example, the preset number threshold can be set to 6 times at this time. When the number of loop executions reaches 6 times, it means that 3 seconds have passed. As described above, the weighing sensor 3 is usually still in an unstable state within 1 - 2 seconds after pressing. It can be considered that 3 seconds are enough for the weighing sensor 3 to return to a stable state and can perform the weighing work normally. The preset number threshold can be set according to the second preset time interval, and the product of the two needs to be at least greater than 2 seconds.

[0152] When it is ensured that the load cell 3 has returned to stability and can normally perform weighing operations, the current weight can be obtained as the initial weight value, and then the feeding device 2 is controlled to convey the target seasoning to the main unit 1 through the feeding pipeline. During the feeding process, it is necessary to obtain the weight increment based on the initial weight value, so as to calculate the feeding weight. When the feeding weight reaches the target feeding weight input by the user through the input component 18, the feeding device 2 can be controlled to stop conveying the target seasoning.

[0153] Embodiment 5

[0154] This embodiment provides a feeding method, which can be applied to the cooking device in Embodiment 1. The solution provided in this embodiment, like that in Embodiment 2, aims to solve the problem of excessive feeding amount caused by the evaporation and loss of water vapor.

[0155] Reference Figure 17 , the feeding method provided in this application includes:

[0156] S302: Determine the target feeding weight of the target seasoning. Specifically, the user can manually input the type of the target seasoning (or input the index information of the seasoning bottle 21), as well as the target feeding weight of the target seasoning; alternatively, the control unit can also determine the target seasoning and the target feeding weight according to the pre-recorded recipe information.

[0157] In an embodiment of this application, after determining the target feeding weight of the target seasoning, it further includes:

[0158] Obtain the temperature of the inner pot 12 of the main unit 1. Specifically, an NTC can be set at a position adjacent to the inner pot 12, and the NTC can detect the temperature of the inner pot 12 in real time. After the control unit determines the target feeding weight of the target seasoning, it can obtain the temperature of the inner pot 12 of the main unit 1 through the NTC.

[0159] When the temperature is greater than the preset temperature threshold, it is determined that the cooking device meets the preset conditions. In a specific embodiment of this application, the preset temperature threshold can be 100°C. When the temperature of the inner pot 12 obtained by the NTC is greater than 100°C, it indicates that the inner pot 12 is in a boiling state. At this time, it is determined that the cooking device meets the preset conditions, and it is necessary to compensate for the weight of the evaporated and lost water vapor, so as to avoid the problem of excessive feeding amount.

[0160] When the temperature is less than or equal to the preset threshold, control the feeding device 2 to convey the target seasoning to the main unit 1 through the feeding pipeline until the feeding amount reaches the target feeding weight. Specifically, when the temperature of the inner pot 12 obtained by the NTC does not reach 100°C, it indicates that the inner pot 12 is in a non-boiling state. At this time, the cooking device does not meet the preset conditions, and there is no need to compensate for the weight of the evaporated and lost water vapor, so the conventional feeding procedure can be directly executed.

[0161] S304: When the cooking device meets the preset conditions, obtain the unit evaporation weight information within the first preset time interval. As described above, when the cooking device meets the preset conditions, it is necessary to compensate for the weight lost due to the evaporation of water vapor. Therefore, feeding is not immediately carried out, but the unit evaporation weight information within the first preset time interval is first obtained by calculation. The unit evaporation weight information can be information such as the evaporation speed, rate, or grams evaporated per second.

[0162] In a specific embodiment of the present application, obtaining the unit evaporation weight information within the first preset time interval includes:

[0163] Obtain a first weight value and a second weight value based on the first preset time interval, and determine the unit evaporation weight information according to the first preset time interval, the first weight value, and the second weight value. Specifically, the weighing sensor 3 first obtains the current first weight value. After the first preset time interval, the current second weight value is obtained again. Due to the continuous evaporation effect, the second weight value is less than the first weight value.

[0164] S306: Obtain the initial weight value weighed by the weighing sensor 3, and control the feeding device 2 to convey the target seasoning to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline. Specifically, after calculating the unit evaporation weight information, the feeding program can be started. First, it is necessary to obtain the initial weight value weighed by the weighing sensor 3. During the subsequent feeding process, the weight value increment needs to be obtained based on the initial weight value, so as to calculate the feeding weight. [[ID=ll]]

[0165] S308: When the feeding duration reaches the preset duration threshold, obtain the current weight value weighed by the weighing sensor 3, and determine the current feeding strategy based on the initial weight value, the current weight value, and the target feeding weight. Specifically, after starting the feeding, the feeding device 2 will continuously convey the target seasoning to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline until the feeding is completed. When the feeding duration reaches the preset duration threshold, the current weight value can be obtained once. At this time, the feeding duration can be re - counted, and when the feeding duration reaches the preset duration threshold again, the current weight value can be obtained again. For example, the preset duration threshold can be 0.5 seconds, and the current weight value weighed by the weighing sensor 3 can be obtained every 0.5 seconds. The preset duration threshold should not be set too long, otherwise real - time monitoring of the current weight cannot be achieved.

[0166] Based on the initial weight value, the current weight value, and the target feeding weight, the current feeding strategy can be determined. Specifically, the feeding weight can be obtained by subtracting the initial weight value from the current weight value. By comparing the feeding weight with the target feeding weight, it can be determined whether the feeding is completed. If the difference between the current weight value and the initial weight value is greater than the target feeding weight, the current feeding strategy is determined to be stop feeding; if the difference between the current weight value and the initial weight value is less than or equal to the target feeding weight, the current feeding strategy is determined to be continuous feeding.

[0167] S310: When the current feeding strategy is continuous feeding, update the target feeding weight based on the unit evaporation weight information, and continue to execute the operation of obtaining the current weight value measured by the weighing sensor 3 when the feeding duration reaches the preset duration threshold, and determining the current feeding strategy according to the initial weight value, the current weight value, and the updated target feeding weight.

[0168] Specifically, during this round of feeding, part of the water vapor is generated, and the weight of the water vapor cannot be measured by the weighing sensor 3. Therefore, this part of the evaporated weight needs to be subtracted from the target feeding weight to update the target feeding weight to prevent overfeeding. For example: when 1 gram of water vapor evaporates per second, that is, the unit evaporation weight information is 1 gram / second, the evaporated weight of this round can be calculated according to the feeding time of this round (i.e., the preset duration threshold); for example, when the preset duration threshold is 0.5 seconds, the evaporated weight of this round is 0.5 grams, and the target weight needs to be updated to: the original target weight - 0.5 grams.

[0169] Then, feeding can continue, and steps S308 - S310 are executed cyclically until the difference between the current weight value and the initial weight value is greater than the target feeding weight after the last update.

[0170] In a specific embodiment of the present application, the feeding method further includes:

[0171] When the current feeding strategy is stop feeding, control the feeding device 2 to stop feeding the host 1. At this time, the difference between the current weight value and the initial weight value is greater than the target feeding weight, indicating that the feeding amount is already sufficient. Therefore, feeding needs to be stopped immediately to prevent adding too much seasoning.

[0172] In an embodiment of the present application, as Figure 18As shown, the pot body component of the cooking device includes an input component 18, and the input component 18 can specifically be structures such as a touch screen, buttons, knobs, etc.; the input component is configured to send a feeding instruction under pressure to determine the target feeding weight of the target condiment. When the user operates the input component 18, pressure will be applied to the pot body component, which usually causes the weighing sensor 3 to still be in an unstable state for 1 - 2 seconds after the pressing is completed. To ensure the accuracy of weighing, it is necessary to start feeding after the weighing sensor 3 returns to stability.

[0173] Between steps S302 and S304, the feeding method of the present application further includes:

[0174] When receiving a feeding instruction, obtain multiple weight values of the weighing sensor 3 within a second preset time interval, and determine the extreme value difference information corresponding to the second preset time interval according to the multiple weight values.

[0175] For example: the second preset time interval can be 0.5 seconds, and the control unit can read the weight value of the weighing sensor 3 every 40 milliseconds, thus generating 12 - 13 readings; the control unit can obtain the maximum and minimum values among these readings and obtain the extreme value difference information by taking the difference. Since the unstable state of the weighing sensor 3 is usually only about 1 - 2 seconds, the second preset time interval should not be too long, and the second preset time interval can be between 0.1 - 1 second.

[0176] When the extreme value difference information is greater than or equal to a preset extreme value difference threshold, perform the operation of obtaining multiple weight values of the weighing sensor 3 within the second preset time interval, determining the extreme value difference information corresponding to the second preset time interval according to the multiple weight values, and count the number of loop executions.

[0177] Specifically, the extreme value difference information being greater than or equal to the preset extreme value difference threshold means that the weighing sensor 3 in this round is still in an unstable state and cannot perform normal weighing work. Therefore, it is necessary to loop the previous step, that is, obtain the extreme value difference information within the second preset time interval again. For example: the preset extreme value difference threshold can be 1 gram. When the extreme value difference information is greater than or equal to 1 gram, it can be considered that the weighing sensor 3 is still in an unstable state and the previous step needs to be looped.

[0178] When the extreme value difference information is less than the preset extreme value difference threshold, or the number of loop executions is greater than the preset number threshold, determine whether the cooking device meets the preset conditions.

[0179] Specifically, still taking the preset extreme value difference threshold of 1 gram as an example, when the extreme value difference information is less than 1 gram, it can be considered that the weighing sensor 3 has restored a stable state and can perform weighing work normally. Alternatively, when the number of cycle executions reaches the preset number threshold, taking the second preset time interval as 0.5 seconds as an example, the preset number threshold can be set to 6 times. When the number of cycle executions reaches 6 times, it means that 3 seconds have passed. As mentioned above, the weighing sensor 3 will usually remain in an unstable state for 1-2 seconds after the pressing is completed. It can be considered that 3 seconds are enough for the weighing sensor 3 to restore stability and can perform weighing work normally. The preset number threshold can be set according to the second preset time interval, and the product of the two needs to be at least greater than 2 seconds.

[0180] After ensuring that the weighing sensor 3 has recovered and is able to perform weighing work normally, the temperature of the pot body 12 can be measured to determine whether the cooking device meets the preset conditions. If the preset conditions are met, step S304 is continued.

[0181] Embodiment 6

[0182] This embodiment provides a method for adding ingredients, which can be applied to the cooking device provided in Example 1 and the host 1 provided in Example 2. When adding ingredients, if the pot 12 is boiling, the bubbling liquid will cause the weight measured by the load cell 3 to fluctuate continuously. Furthermore, after the user presses the input component 18, the load cell 3 will also fluctuate for a period of time. To ensure accurate weighing, interference from boiling vibrations and pressure fluctuations must be eliminated. Adding ingredients should only be resumed after the load cell 3 has stabilized.

[0183] refer to Figure 1 , the feeding method of the present application includes:

[0184] S402: When a feeding instruction is received, a plurality of weight values of the weighing sensor 3 within a preset time interval are acquired, and weight value fluctuation information corresponding to the preset time interval is determined based on the plurality of weight values.

[0185] Specifically, the weight value fluctuation information includes at least one statistic selected from the group consisting of extreme value difference, variance, and standard deviation. Multiple weight values acquired within a preset time interval can be used to determine whether the load cell 3 has regained stability. It is understood that if the weight value fluctuation information for multiple weight values is excessive, such as an excessively large extreme value difference, this indicates that the current fluctuation is still significant and that the load cell 3 has not yet regained stability.

[0186] Taking the extreme difference of the weight value fluctuation information as an example: The preset time interval can be 0.5 seconds, and the control unit can read the weight value of the weighing sensor 3 every 40 milliseconds, thus generating 12 - 13 readings; the control unit can obtain the maximum and minimum values among these readings, and obtain the extreme difference information by taking the difference. The preset time interval should not be too long, and the second preset time interval can be between 0.1 - 1 second.

[0187] S404: When the extreme difference information of the weight value fluctuation is greater than or equal to the preset weight value fluctuation threshold, perform the operation of obtaining multiple weight values of the weighing sensor 3 within the preset time interval again, and determining the weight value fluctuation information corresponding to the preset time interval according to the multiple weight values.

[0188] Specifically, the weight value fluctuation information being greater than or equal to the preset weight value fluctuation threshold means that the weighing sensor 3 in this round is still in an unstable state and cannot perform the weighing work normally. Therefore, it is necessary to loop back to the previous step, that is, obtain the weight value fluctuation information within the preset time interval again. Taking the extreme difference of the weight value fluctuation information as an example: The preset extreme difference threshold can be 1 gram. When the extreme difference is greater than or equal to 1 gram, it can be considered that the weighing sensor 3 is still in an unstable state and it is necessary to loop back to the previous step.

[0189] In an embodiment of the present application, the feeding method further includes: reducing the heating power when the weight value fluctuation information is greater than or equal to the preset weight value fluctuation threshold. Specifically, the liquid boiling and heating in the pot body 12 causes the weighing fluctuation of the weighing sensor 3. Therefore, when the weighing sensor 3 is still in an unstable state, it is necessary to control the heating module 120 to reduce the heating power, thereby reducing the temperature of the pot body 12, eliminating the boiling state in the pot, and avoiding the influence of boiling on weighing.

[0190] Furthermore, the feeding method further includes: stopping heating when the extreme difference information of the weight value fluctuation is greater than or equal to the preset weight value fluctuation threshold. As described above, when the weighing sensor 3 is still in an unstable state, simply reducing the heating power may not be able to stop the boiling quickly. Therefore, the heating module 120 can be directly controlled to stop heating, thereby quickly reducing the temperature. After the boiling stops, the influence of boiling will be eliminated. At this time, feeding can be performed to achieve accurate weighing of the supplied material. After feeding is completed, the heating module 120 can be controlled to resume heating to continue cooking.

[0191] S406: When the weight value fluctuation information is less than the preset weight value fluctuation threshold, control the feeding device 2 to convey the target seasoning to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline.

[0192] Specifically, still taking the weight value fluctuation information as the extreme difference and the preset extreme difference threshold being 1 gram as an example, when the extreme difference information is less than 1 gram, it can be considered that the weighing sensor 3 has returned to a stable state and can perform weighing work normally. When it is ensured that the weighing sensor 3 has returned to stability and can perform weighing work normally, the current weight can be obtained as the initial weight value, and then the feeding device 2 can be controlled to convey the target seasoning to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline. During the feeding process, it is necessary to obtain the weight value increment based on the initial weight value, so as to calculate the feeding weight. When the feeding weight reaches the target feeding weight input by the user through the input component 18, the feeding device 2 can be controlled to stop conveying the target seasoning.

[0193] In an embodiment of the present application, after the operation of obtaining multiple weight values of the weighing sensor 3 within a preset time interval again and determining the weight value fluctuation information corresponding to the preset time interval according to the multiple weight values, it further includes: counting the number of loop executions.

[0194] The feeding method further includes: controlling the feeding device 2 to convey the target seasoning to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline when the extreme difference information of the weight value fluctuation is less than the preset extreme difference threshold of the weight value fluctuation, or when the number of loop executions is greater than the preset number threshold.

[0195] Specifically, in the case of fluctuations caused by pressing the input component 18, for example: when it is detected that the inside of the pot body 12 is not boiling, it is only necessary to eliminate the weighing fluctuations caused by pressing. When the number of loop executions reaches the preset number threshold, taking the preset time interval as 0.5 seconds as an example, the preset number threshold can be set to 6 times at this time. When the number of loop executions reaches 6 times, it means that 3 seconds have passed. The weighing sensor 3 usually remains unstable for 1 - 2 seconds after pressing is completed. It can be considered that 3 seconds are sufficient for the weighing sensor 3 to return to stability and perform weighing work normally. The preset number threshold can be set according to the preset time interval, and the product of the two needs to be at least greater than 2 seconds.

[0196] Embodiment Seven

[0197] Reference Figure 19 , this embodiment provides a cooking device, including a host 1, a feeding device 2, and a feeding pipeline. Among them, the host 1 includes a base body and a turning arm 131. The base body is the main structure supported on the tabletop. Specifically, the base body includes a housing 11, and the housing 11 can be used to cover the outer surface of the host 1, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the cooking device. A pot body 12 is provided on the base body, and the pot body 12 is the main structure for cooking. As Figure 1 shown, a heating module 120 is provided below the pot body 12, and the heating module 120 can be used to heat the pot body 12. The user needs to put the ingredients into the pot body 12 for cooking.

[0198] refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 1 and Figure 2 A cover 130 is provided on the flip arm 131. The flip arm 131 is hinged to the base via a rotating shaft 132 and can rotate relative to the base, so that the cover 130 can cover the pot body 12 or leave the pot body 12. The user can add food to the pot body 12 when the cover 130 is rotated away from the pot body 12; the cooking device can cook with the cover 130 covering the pot body 12, and the cover 130 can prevent splashing during cooking.

[0199] In one embodiment of the present application, reference Figure 9 A feeding port 133 is provided on the flip arm 131 and / or the cover 130. The feeding port 133 extends from the flip arm 131 to penetrate the cover 130. When the cover 130 is closed, the feeding port 133 is located directly above the pot body 12. Thus, seasoning can be automatically added to the pot body 12 through the feeding port 133, which improves the user experience. The feeding port 133 can be a component installed on the cover 130 or the flip arm 131, or a component installed on both the flip arm 131 and the cover 130. Figure 4 As shown, the feeding port 133 in this embodiment is installed on both the flip arm 131 and the cover 130 . The feeding port 133 extends from the flip arm 131 to pass through the cover 130 , so that seasoning can be fed into the pot body 12 .

[0200] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 3 The feeding device 2 is used to feed the main machine 1. The feeding device 2 includes a seasoning storage device and a power mechanism. The seasoning in the seasoning storage device flows from the feeding pipeline to the pot body 12 under the driving action of the power mechanism. Furthermore, the seasoning in the seasoning storage device flows from the feeding pipeline through the flip arm 131 and the feeding port 133 under the driving action of the power mechanism and then flows to the pot body 12. Specifically, the seasoning storage device can be a seasoning bottle 21, and the power mechanism can be a peristaltic pump 23. The feeding device 2 includes a material box housing 24, and at least one seasoning bottle 21 disposed inside the material box housing 24. The output port of the seasoning bottle 21 can be connected to one end of the feeding pipe 22 inside the material box housing 24. When feeding is required, under the action of the peristaltic pump 23, the other end of the feeding pipe 22 can transport the seasoning stored in the seasoning bottle 21 to the outside of the feeding device 2.

[0201] like Figure 4As shown, the feeding device 2 can include multiple seasoning bottles 21. For example, the feeding device 2 of this embodiment includes five seasoning bottles, each of which can be used to store different seasonings, such as cooking oil, salt water, sugar water, soy sauce, and vinegar. This application does not limit the specific number or contents of the seasoning bottles 21. It should be noted that this application uses a pipeline pumping method to transport the seasonings, so the seasonings stored in the seasoning bottles 21 are preferably liquid to facilitate feeding.

[0202] refer to Figure 3 A first connection portion is provided on the base, and a second connection portion is provided on the feeding device 2. The feeding device 2 is connected to the main unit 1 via the first and second connection portions. The first end of the feed pipeline is connected to the main unit 1 via the first connection portion, and the second end is connected to the feeding device 2 via the second connection portion. The first and second connection portions are plug-connected to each other, so that the feed pipeline communicates through the first and second ends. It should be noted that the feed pipeline may not be a complete pipeline, but rather a feed path formed by a plurality of joints and a plurality of pipelines connected in sequence.

[0203] Specifically, the first connection portion is one of the male plug 20 and the female socket 10, and the second connection portion is the other of the male plug 20 and the female socket 10. The male plug 20 is removably plugged into the female socket 10. In this embodiment, the first connection portion is the female socket 10 provided on the base, and the second connection portion is the male plug 20 provided on the feeding device 2. The male plug 20 protrudes from the cartridge housing 24 and has a shape that matches the female socket 10.

[0204] One of the first and second connecting parts is provided with a quick-connect connector 54, and the other is provided with a quick-connect interface 201. The quick-connect connector 54 is detachably plugged into the quick-connect interface 201. Specifically, the male plug 20 in this embodiment is provided with a quick-connect interface 201, which can communicate with the output port of the feed tube 22 inside the feeding device 2, thereby feeding the material outward through the quick-connect interface 201. The female socket 10 is provided with a quick-connect connector 54. When the male plug 20 is plugged into the female socket 10, a rigid connection is formed between the feeding device 2 and the base of the main unit 1. The quick-connect connector 54 can extend into the quick-connect interface 201, and the seasoning can flow from the quick-connect interface 201 into the quick-connect connector 54. The quick-connect connector 54 can be part of the feed pipeline, which is connected to the feeding device 2 through the quick-connect connector 54. The seasoning enters the main unit 1 through the quick-connect connector 54 and is further transported to the feeding port 133 through the feeding pipeline inside the main unit 1 for feeding.

[0205] The present application provides a cooking device in which a main unit 1 is plug-connected to a feeding device 2. Specifically, the first connecting portion on the main unit 1 and the second connecting portion on the feeding device 2 can be directly plugged together to form a rigid connection structure. The main unit 1 and the feeding device 2 no longer need to be connected by a flexible feeding pipe, thereby simplifying the accessories of the cooking device and reducing the cost of the cooking device. Furthermore, the first connecting portion is provided on the base of the main unit 1 rather than on the flip arm 131, so that the feeding device 2 and the flip arm 131 are independent of each other, avoiding mutual interference between the flip arm 131 and the feeding device 2. When the feeding device 2 is plugged into the main unit 1, the flip arm 131 can still rotate relative to the base to perform operations such as opening and closing the lid. The user does not need to frequently plug and unplug the feeding device 2, thereby improving the user experience.

[0206] In one embodiment of the present application, the male plug 20 may be provided with multiple quick-connect interfaces 201, and the female socket 10 may be provided with multiple quick-connect connectors 54. For example, the male plug 20 of this embodiment is provided with five quick-connect interfaces 201, and the female socket 10 is provided with five quick-connect connectors 54, and the five quick-connect connectors 54 are respectively adapted to the five quick-connect interfaces 201. As mentioned above, the feeding device 2 of this embodiment includes five seasoning bottles 21, each of which stores different seasonings. In order to ensure that there is no cross-flavoring when adding seasonings, and to ensure the cleanliness of the feeding tube 22, a separate feeding tube 22 can be provided for each seasoning bottle 21; the five quick-connect interfaces 201 can be connected to the five feeding tubes 22 respectively, so that the five seasonings are fed into the five quick-connect connectors 54 respectively. This application does not limit the specific number of quick-connect interfaces 201 and quick-connect connectors 54, as long as the number and position of the quick-connect interfaces 201 and quick-connect connectors 54 match each other.

[0207] In one embodiment of the present application, reference Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 2 The female socket 10 is provided with a first power connection portion 103, and the male plug 20 is provided with a second power connection portion 202. One of the first power connection portion 103 and the second power connection portion 202 can be a protruding power connection head, and the other can be a power connection hole that adapts to the first power connection portion. When the male plug 20 is plugged into the female socket 10, the first power connection portion 103 and the second power connection portion 202 are connected together, thereby achieving electrical connection and communication connection between the feeding device 2 and the host 1.

[0208] The first power connection 103 is located above one of the quick connector 54 and the quick interface 201, and the second power connection is located above the other. In this embodiment, the first power connection 103 can be located above the quick connector 54, and correspondingly, the second power connection 202 can also be located above the quick interface 201. It is understandable that there may be residual seasoning at the quick connector 54 and the quick interface 201, and the residual seasoning may flow downward or drip. By arranging the first power connection 103 and the second power connection 202 above the quick connector 54 and the quick interface 201, respectively, it is possible to effectively prevent seasoning from dripping onto the first power connection 103 and the second power connection 202, thereby preventing contamination and avoiding poor contact or short circuit when plugging in.

[0209] In one embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 As shown, the first connection portion includes a connection portion body and a support seat 19. The support seat 19 is connected to the base, the connection portion body is mounted on the support seat 19, and docks with the second connection portion. In this embodiment, the first connection portion is a female socket 10, which includes a female plug body 100 and a support seat 19. The female plug body 100 is connected to the base via the support seat 19. There is freedom of movement between the connection portion body and the support seat 19. When the first connection portion is a female socket 10 and the second connection portion is a male plug 20, the male plug 20 can be fixed to the feeding device 2, while allowing the female plug body 100 to move freely relative to the support seat 19. Alternatively, both the male plug 20 and the female plug body 100 can have a certain degree of freedom of movement. Similarly, when the first connection portion is a male plug 20 and the second connection portion is a female socket 10, the male plug 20 and / or the female socket 10 can also have a certain degree of freedom of movement.

[0210] Specifically, the connecting part body is mounted on the bearing seat 19 through a limiting assembly, and has the freedom of movement in the height direction under the restriction of the limiting assembly. Figure 7 The limiting component can be a screw 104 with a washer, and the female plug body 100 can be mounted on the bearing seat 19 by the screw 104. The bearing seat 19 can be provided with a mounting hole, and the mounting hole has a diameter slightly larger than the screw. Figure 13As shown, there is a certain clearance 105 between the screw 104 and the through hole, whereby the female plug body 100 can move up and down relative to the carrier 19. It can be understood that during the production process, there may be a certain height deviation between the quick-insert interface 201 of the male plug 20 and the quick-insert joint 54 of the female plug body 100, resulting in the two being unable to be inserted smoothly. For this reason, in this embodiment, the female plug body 100 with a certain movement space is provided. When the quick-insert interface 201 and the quick-insert joint 54 cannot be accurately docked in height, the height position of the female plug body 100 can be slightly adjusted through the clearance 105, thus avoiding the deviation caused by production and improving the flexibility.

[0211] In one embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 13 and Figure 7 , the base body includes a housing 11 and a bottom plate 16. An opening 111 for cooperating with the first connecting portion is provided on the side wall of the housing 11. There is a first gap 101 between the side wall of the first connecting portion and the inner wall of the opening 111, and a second gap 102 between the bottom of the first connecting portion and the bottom plate 16. The first gap 101 communicates with the second gap 102. During the use of the cooking device by the user, after the feeding device 2 is plugged in and unplugged, it is easy for seasonings or oil and water to remain in the female socket 10. The liquid remaining in the female socket 10 is likely to flow into the gap between the female socket 10 and the housing 11 during the downward flow, resulting in pollution inside the main unit 1 and making it difficult for the user to clean it. For this reason, in this embodiment, the female socket 10 is arranged at the lower position of the main unit 1, and there is a second gap 102 between the female socket 10 and the bottom plate 16, that is, a second gap 102 is formed between the bottom of the female socket 10 and the bottom of the bottom plate 16. The second gap 102 communicates with the first gap 101. The remaining liquid will not flow into the main unit 1 through the gap during the downward flow, but will flow all the way down to the bottom of the female socket 10 or the bottom of the bottom plate 16 until it drips onto the tabletop, facilitating the user to clean it.

[0212] The specific structure and connection method of a part of the feeding pipeline between the main unit 1 and the feeding device 2 are described above. Next, the specific structure and connection method of a part of the feeding pipeline inside the main unit 1 will be specifically described.

[0213] In existing cooking equipment with an automatic feeding function, the feeding device 2 is usually connected to the main unit 1 with a hose. In order to simplify the layout of the feeding pipeline in the main unit, the hose is usually connected to the flip arm 131 of the main unit 1. The hose can bend with the angle of rotation of the flip arm 131. In this way, the feeding pipeline only needs to be arranged on the flip arm 131. The feeding pipeline does not need to be arranged in the main unit 1 below the flip arm 131, and there is no need to consider the layout of the feeding pipeline at the rotating shaft 132. In the present application, the feeding device 2 and the main unit 1 are directly plugged in. The first connecting part, the second connecting part, and the feeding device 2 cannot rotate with the rotation of the flip arm 131. The feeding device 2 is directly plugged into the base. The feeding pipeline needs to extend from the first connecting part through the rotating shaft 132 and the flip arm 131 to the feeding port 133. It can be seen that the pipeline inside the main unit 1 needs to be redesigned.

[0214] In one embodiment of the present application, reference Figure 12 、 Figure 4 The feed pipeline includes a first connector assembly 53 connected to the base body and adjacent to the flap 131, and a first feeding pipe 51 located between the first connector assembly 53 and the feeding port 133. The feed pipeline also includes a second feeding pipe 52 located between the first connector assembly 53 and the first connecting portion. One end of the second feeding pipe 52 is connected to the first connector assembly 53, and the other end extends toward the first connecting portion to connect with a corresponding pipe joint provided on the first connecting portion, that is, to the quick-connect connector 54 on the female socket 10. The seasoning from the feeding device 2 enters the main unit 1 through the quick-connect connector 54, and then flows through the second feeding pipe 52, the first connector assembly 53, and the first feeding pipe 51 in sequence to the feeding port 133, thereby achieving feeding.

[0215] In one embodiment of the present application, reference Figures 9 to 11 The feed pipeline further includes a second connector assembly 55, which can be disposed upstream of the feed port 133. One end of the first feed pipe 51 is connected to the first connector assembly 53, and the other end is connected to the second connector assembly 55, thereby transporting the seasoning to the feed port 133 through the second connector assembly 55. In this embodiment, a separate feed pipeline is provided for each seasoning, but all will eventually be fed into the same feed port 133. Therefore, the present application can provide a second connector assembly 55 with multiple input ends and one output end, thereby converging the endpoints of multiple feed pipelines.

[0216] In one embodiment of the present application, Figure 11As shown, a sleeve 17 can be provided on the base body, and the sleeve 17 can be sleeved on the connection position between the first joint assembly 53 and the first feeding pipe 51. The sleeve 17 strengthens the fixing effect on the first feeding pipe 51. In addition, during the rotation of the rotating shaft 132, the first feeding pipe 51 will deform accordingly, thereby generating certain alternating stresses. The fixing of the sleeve 17 can effectively prevent the first joint assembly 53 from being damaged and extend the service life of the first joint assembly 53.

[0217] In an embodiment of the present application, the position where the first joint assembly 53 is used to connect with the second feeding pipe 52 is set below the rotating shaft 132. It can be understood that during the rotation of the rotating shaft 132 driving the turning arm 131 and the cover body 130, some feeding pipelines in the main machine 1 will deform and shift along with the rotation. In this application, the input joint of the first joint assembly 53 (that is, the joint used to connect with the second feeding pipe 52) is set below the rotating shaft 132, so as to ensure that the second feeding pipe 52 is completely located below the rotating shaft 132. The mutual spatial position between the first joint assembly 53 and the quick-connect joint 54 will not be affected by the rotation of the turning arm 131, so that the shape of the second feeding pipe 52 is fixed.

[0218] For the first feeding pipe 51 connected to the output joint above the first joint assembly 53, the rotation of the rotating shaft 132 will inevitably drive the first feeding pipe 51 to move. If the first feeding pipe 51 deforms excessively during the following rotation, or in the case of multiple first feeding pipes 51, the multiple first feeding pipes 51 may be squeezed against each other during the movement, which will cause the feeding process to be unsmooth. Based on this, the installation position of the first feeding pipe 51 needs to be designed.

[0219] In an embodiment of the present application, the first feeding pipe 51 includes a first pipe section extending along the length direction of the turning arm 131, a second pipe section extending along the axial direction of the first joint assembly 53, and a third pipe section connecting the first pipe section and the second pipe section and being bent. The length direction of the turning arm 131 is the horizontal direction, and the axial extension direction of the first joint assembly 53 is the vertical direction. The third pipe section can connect the first pipe section extending along the horizontal direction and the second pipe section extending along the vertical direction. As Figure 10 shown, the third pipe section is bent in an approximately right angle. Referring to Figure 10 and Figure 9 Figure 10 , the third pipe section is located at a position corresponding to the rotating shaft 132 in the height direction (that is, at a position basically flush with the height of the rotating shaft 132), or at a position higher than the rotating shaft 132. That is to say, the third pipe section of the first feeding pipe 51 is not lower than the height of the rotation axis. This ensures that the first feeding pipe 51 has sufficient movement space and deformation space during the following rotation of the turning arm 131.

[0220] As previously mentioned, since this embodiment is provided with five seasoning bottles 21, five quick-connect interfaces 201, and five quick-connect connectors 54, correspondingly, the second feeding pipe 52, the pipe connector on the first connector assembly 53, and the pipe connector of the first feeding pipe 51 and the second connector assembly 55 can also be provided with five. This application does not impose any restrictions on the specific number of pipe connectors of the second feeding pipe 52, the pipe connector on the first connector assembly 53, the first feeding pipe 51, and the second connector assembly 55, as long as they are ensured to match each other.

[0221] It is understandable that the first feeding pipes 51 connected to different pipe joints have different rotational radiuses when the shaft 132 rotates. Specifically, the first feeding pipe 51 connected to the pipe joint farthest from the feeding port 133 has the largest rotational radius when the shaft 132 rotates; the first feeding pipe 51 connected to the pipe joint closest to the feeding port 133 has the smallest rotational radius when the shaft 132 rotates. In order to ensure that the multiple first feeding pipes 51 maintain a basically consistent degree of deformation during rotation and avoid excessive deformation and mutual extrusion, the present application sets the multiple pipe joints on the first joint assembly 53 to different heights, forming a height difference between the various pipe joints, thereby leaving sufficient deformation space for the five first feeding pipes 51.

[0222] Furthermore, by setting the multiple pipe joints on the first joint assembly 53 at different heights, the distance from each pipe joint to the second joint assembly 55 is adjusted to be consistent, thereby maintaining the same length for the multiple first feeding pipes 51. This makes the cooking device of the present application easier to manufacture, as the multiple first feeding pipes 51 are completely consistent in length, making assembly easier for workers.

[0223] Application scenario 1

[0224] In a home setting, users use a cooking device to cook. With the lid 130 rotated away from the pot 12, users can add ingredients to the pot 12. The load cell 3 senses the change in the total weight of the pot components, thereby measuring the weight of the ingredients. The cooking device can be used to cook with the lid 130 closed to the pot 12, preventing splattering during cooking.

[0225] During cooking, the user needs to add seasoning to the pot 12. First, the feeding device 2 must be installed on the main unit 1. Specifically, the user plugs the male plug 20 of the feeding device 2 into the female socket 10 located on the main unit 1's support structure, allowing the seasoning in the feeding device 2 to be delivered to the feeding port 133 of the main unit 1. The user then enters the desired seasoning and the target weight. The peristaltic pump 23 in the feeding device 2 begins to operate and pumps the seasoning out of the seasoning bottle 21.

[0226] Specifically, the seasoning passes through the feed tube 22, quick-connect interface 201, quick-connect connector 54, second feed tube 52, first connector assembly 53, first feed tube 51, second connector assembly 55, and feed port 133. The quick-connect connector 54 is mounted on the female socket 10, and a predetermined gap is provided between the support base 19 of the female socket 10 and the housing 11. This prevents vibrations generated by the feeding device 2 during feeding from being transmitted to the pot body. The seasoning is first delivered from the feeding device 2 to the support member of the main unit 1 and then to the pot body. Therefore, the feeding device 2 does not interfere with weighing, ensuring the accuracy of each weighing and, consequently, the sufficient accuracy of the calculated feed weight.

[0227] The female socket 10 includes a female plug body 100 and a support base 19. The female plug body 100 and the support base 19 have a degree of freedom of movement. The range of motion of the female plug body 100 relative to the support base 19 does not exceed the range limited by the predetermined gap. Therefore, the forces generated during its movement are blocked by the predetermined gap and are not transmitted to the pot body components, thereby not affecting the weighing. If the quick-connect interface 201 and the quick-connect connector 54 cannot be accurately connected in height, the height position of the female plug body 100 can be slightly adjusted by the movable gap 105 provided between the female plug body 100 and the support base 19. This avoids deviations caused by production, protects the main unit 1 from external forces in the height direction, and ensures accurate weighing.

[0228] The present application realizes the use of the weighing sensor 3 in the host 1 to simultaneously realize the static weighing function of the host 1 and the seasoning weighing function, which reduces costs and does not require users to weigh the seasonings separately, thereby improving the user experience. The weighing sensor 3 in the host 1 can weigh the weight of the pot body component, thereby weighing the ingredients in the pot, thereby realizing the static weighing function of the host 1. The feeding device 2 can feed the pot body component through the feeding pipeline. The feeding device 2 is connected to the host 1 through the first connecting part and the second connecting part; since the feeding pipeline is partially fixed on the support member, and there is a predetermined gap between the first connecting part provided on the support member and the pot body component, the feeding pipeline will only apply force to the support member of the host during the feeding process, and will not apply force to the pot body component. In this way, the feeding process will not affect the weighing, and the weight of the feeding can be determined by the weight of the pot body component weighed by the weighing sensor 3.

[0229] The input assembly 18 of the main unit 1, the pot 12, and the feeding device 2 are arranged sequentially in the first direction. It is understood that while the user is using the cooking device, they frequently need to control the input assembly 18, but they rarely need to refill the feeding device 2 during cooking. Therefore, placing the input assembly 18 at the front, closer to the user, and the feeding device 2 at the back, further away from the user, further optimizes and rationalizes the structure of the cooking device, enhancing the user experience.

[0230] Two load cells 3 may be provided. The two load cells 3 are arranged at intervals in the first direction, so that one of the load cells 3 or the lower support frame 32 connected to the load cell 3 is arranged close to the feeding device 2, facilitating the assembly of the feeding device 2 and the lower support frame 32. The vibration generated by the feeding device 2 will not be transmitted to the pot body component, interfering with the accuracy of the load cell 3 in weighing the pot body component. In addition, the two load cells 3 can jointly support the weight of the entire pot body component, improving the stability.

[0231] The fixed ends 302 and the stress ends 301 of the two load cells 3 arranged at intervals in the first direction extend in the second direction, so that the lower support frame 32 and the upper support frame 31 respectively fixed to the fixed ends 302 and the stress ends 301 also extend in the second direction. In this way, the lengths of the lower support frame 32 and the upper support frame 31 are shortened as much as possible, reducing the processing difficulty and the processing cost.

[0232] A controller 61 and a fan 62 may be provided between the two load cells 3. The fan 62 and the controller 61 are arranged at intervals in the second direction, and the airflow formed by the fan 62 blows at least partially in the second direction towards the controller 61, thereby realizing air-cooling heat dissipation for the controller 61. In this application, the fan 62 is arranged between the two load cells 3, so that the center of gravity of the fan 62 is centered, improving the stability of the main unit 1. In this way, when the fan 62 is working, the main unit 1 basically does not vibrate, so it will not affect the load cell 3.

[0233] The main unit 1 includes a line assembly. The line assembly may include various lines such as a power cord 41 and a material box connection line 42. The line assembly is provided with a fixed position on the support member, and the line assembly is fixed on the support member through the fixed position, thereby preventing the line assembly from transmitting vibration to the pot body component. Even if the user touches or pulls the line assembly during the use of the cooking device, the accuracy of the load cell 3 will not be interfered.

[0234] Application Scenario 2

[0235] The user wants to add 10 grams of soy sauce into the pot body 12, and the cooking device will execute the following feeding method:

[0236] S102: Initial stage: Determine the target feeding weight of the target seasoning; when the cooking device meets the preset conditions, obtain the unit evaporation weight information within the first preset time interval; control the feeding device to convey the target seasoning to the main unit through the feeding pipeline. Specifically, the user manually inputs the seasoning bottle index information of soy sauce and sets the target feeding weight to 10 grams.

[0237] After determining the target feeding weight of the target seasoning, the control unit obtains the temperature of the inner pot 12 in the main unit 1 through the NTC. At this time, the temperature of the inner pot 12 obtained by the NTC is greater than 100 °C, indicating that the inner pot 12 is in a boiling state. Therefore, it is determined that the cooking device meets the preset conditions and it is necessary to compensate for the weight lost due to the evaporation of water vapor, thus avoiding the problem of excessive feeding amount.

[0238] Obtain the unit evaporation weight information within the first preset time interval, including:

[0239] Obtain the first weight value and the second weight value based on the first preset time interval, and determine the unit evaporation weight information according to the first preset time interval, the first weight value and the second weight value. The first weight value is 500 grams, the second weight value is 498 grams, and the first preset time interval is 2 seconds. At this time, the unit evaporation weight information is 1 gram / second, and 1 gram of water vapor will evaporate per second. Subsequently, this part of the evaporated weight needs to be compensated during the feeding process.

[0240] After calculating the unit evaporation weight information, the feeding program can be started. Before starting to convey the target seasoning, the steps of the weighing stage need to be executed first.

[0241] S104: Weighing stage: Obtain the initial weight value weighed by the weighing sensor 3, and control the feeding device 2 to convey the target seasoning to the main unit 1 through the feeding pipeline. The initial weight value is 496 grams, and the feeding device 2 starts to convey soy sauce to the main unit 1 through the feeding pipeline.

[0242] S106: Calculation stage: When the feeding duration reaches the preset duration threshold, obtain the current weight value weighed by the weighing sensor, and calculate the fed weight based on the initial weight value, the current weight value and the unit evaporation weight information. Specifically, the preset duration threshold is 0.5 seconds. The current weight value obtained 0.5 seconds after starting the feeding is 500 grams, and the evaporation weight within 0.5 seconds is 0.5 grams. It can be calculated that: the fed weight is 500 - 496 + 0.5 = 4.5 grams.

[0243] S108: Determine the current feeding strategy according to the fed weight and the target feeding weight; when the current feeding strategy is continuous feeding, control the feeding device to convey the target seasoning to the main unit 1 through the feeding pipeline, and continue to execute the calculation stage until the current feeding strategy is stop feeding. By comparing the fed weight with the target feeding weight, it is possible to determine whether the feeding is completed. Since the fed weight of 4.5 grams is less than the target feeding weight of 10 grams, it is determined that the current feeding strategy is continuous feeding.

[0244] The feeding device 2 continuously conveys the target seasoning to the main machine 1 through the feeding pipeline, and repeatedly executes steps S106 - S108 until the weight of the added material calculated in step S106 in a certain instance is greater than or equal to the target feeding weight, at which point the feeding device 2 can be controlled to stop conveying the target seasoning.

[0245] Application scenario three

[0246] The user wants to add 10 grams of soy sauce into the pot body 12 and sends a feeding instruction by pressing the input component 18 on the pot body component. When the user operates the input component 18, pressure will be exerted on the pot body component, which usually causes the weighing sensor 3 to remain unstable for 1 - 2 seconds after the pressing is completed. To ensure the accuracy of weighing, feeding should start after the weighing sensor 3 returns to stability.

[0247] The cooking device will execute the following feeding method:

[0248] S202: When receiving the feeding instruction, obtain multiple weight values of the weighing sensor 3 within the second preset time interval, and determine the weight value fluctuation information corresponding to the second preset time interval based on the multiple weight values.

[0249] The second preset time interval is 0.5 seconds, and the control unit reads the weight value of the weighing sensor 3 every 40 milliseconds, thus generating 12 - 13 readings. The weight value fluctuation information can be the extreme value difference. The control unit can obtain the maximum and minimum values among these readings and obtain the extreme value difference by taking the difference.

[0250] S204: When the weight value fluctuation information is greater than or equal to the preset weight value fluctuation threshold, perform the operation of obtaining multiple weight values of the weighing sensor 3 within the second preset time interval, determining the weight value fluctuation information corresponding to the second preset time interval based on the multiple weight values, and count the number of loop executions.

[0251] As described above, the weight value fluctuation information is the extreme value difference, and the preset weight value fluctuation threshold, that is, the preset extreme value difference threshold, is 1 gram. The extreme value difference obtained in the first round of measurement is greater than or equal to 1 gram. At this time, the weighing sensor 3 is still in an unstable state, and the previous step needs to be looped.

[0252] S206: When the weight value fluctuation information is less than the preset weight value fluctuation threshold, or the number of loop executions is greater than the preset number threshold, control the feeding device 2 to convey the target seasoning to the main machine 1 through the feeding pipeline.

[0253] In one case: when the number of loop executions reaches 3 times, that is, at 1.5 seconds after the pressing, the weight value fluctuation information, that is, the extreme value difference, is less than 1 gram. At this time, the weight value fluctuation information is less than the preset weight value fluctuation threshold, so it is considered that the weighing sensor 3 has returned to a stable state and normal weighing work can be carried out.

[0254] In another case: the preset number threshold is set to 6 times. When the number of loop executions reaches 6 times, it means that 3 seconds have passed. Therefore, it is considered that the weighing sensor 3 has recovered to a stable state and can perform weighing work normally.

[0255] Once the load cell 3 has stabilized and can perform normal weighing, the current weight is taken as the initial weight, and the feeding device 2 is then controlled to deliver soy sauce to the main unit 1 via the feed line. During the feeding process, the weight increment is calculated based on the initial weight to determine the added weight. When the added weight reaches the target weight (i.e., 10 grams) entered by the user via input component 18, the feeding device 2 is controlled to stop delivering the target sauce.

[0256] Application Scenario 4

[0257] The user wants to add 10 grams of soy sauce into the pot body 12, and the cooking device will perform the following adding method:

[0258] S302: Determine the target weight of the target seasoning. Specifically, the user manually inputs the index information of the seasoning bottle of soy sauce and sets the target weight to 10 grams.

[0259] After determining the target weight of the target seasoning, the control unit uses the NTC to obtain the temperature of the pot 12 in the main unit 1. The NTC indicates that the temperature of the pot 12 is greater than 100°C, indicating that the pot 12 is boiling. Therefore, the cooking device is determined to meet the preset conditions and needs to compensate for the weight loss due to evaporation of water vapor to avoid over-adding.

[0260] S304: When the cooking device meets the preset conditions, obtain the unit evaporation weight information within the first preset time interval. Specifically, obtaining the unit evaporation weight information within the first preset time interval includes:

[0261] A first weight value and a second weight value based on a first preset time interval are obtained, and unit evaporation weight information is determined based on the first preset time interval, the first weight value, and the second weight value. For example, if the first weight value is 500 grams, the second weight value is 498 grams, and the first preset time interval is 2 seconds, the unit evaporation weight information is 1 gram / second. One gram of water vapor evaporates per second, and this evaporated weight needs to be compensated for during the subsequent feeding process.

[0262] S306: Obtain the initial weight value measured by the weighing sensor 3 and control the feeding device 2 to deliver the target seasoning to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline. The initial weight value is 496 grams, and the feeding device 2 delivers soy sauce to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline.

[0263] S308: When the feeding duration reaches the preset duration threshold, the current weight value measured by load cell 3 is obtained, and the current feeding strategy is determined based on the initial weight value, the current weight value, and the target feeding weight. Specifically, the preset duration threshold is 0.5 seconds, and the current weight value obtained 0.5 seconds after the start of feeding is 500 grams. The difference between the current weight value and the initial weight value is 4 grams, and the target feeding weight is 10 grams. Since the difference between the current weight value and the initial weight value is less than the target feeding weight, the current feeding strategy is determined to be continuous feeding.

[0264] S310: If the current feeding strategy is continuous feeding, the target feeding weight is updated based on the unit evaporation weight information. The process then continues with obtaining the current weight value measured by load cell 3 when the feeding duration reaches a preset duration threshold. The current feeding strategy is then determined based on the initial weight value, the current weight value, and the updated target feeding weight. As previously mentioned, the current weight value obtained in the first round is 500 grams. The evaporation weight within the preset duration threshold of 0.5 seconds is 0.5 grams, so the target weight needs to be updated to 9.5 grams.

[0265] The feeding device 2 continuously delivers the target seasoning to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline, and executes steps S308-S110 in a loop until the difference between the current weight value calculated in step S308 and the initial weight value is greater than the target feeding weight after the last update, and the feeding device 2 can be controlled to stop delivering the target seasoning.

[0266] Application Scenario 5

[0267] The user wants to add 10 grams of soy sauce into the pot body 12. At this time, the pot body 12 is in a boiling state, which causes the weighing sensor 3 to be in an unstable state. In order to ensure the accuracy of weighing, it is necessary to wait until the weighing sensor 3 becomes stable before starting to add material.

[0268] The cooking equipment will perform the following feeding methods:

[0269] S402: When a feeding instruction is received, a plurality of weight values of the weighing sensor 3 within a preset time interval are acquired, and weight value fluctuation information corresponding to the preset time interval is determined based on the plurality of weight values.

[0270] The second preset time interval is 0.5 seconds. The control unit reads the weight value of load cell 3 every 40 milliseconds, resulting in 12-13 readings. The weight value fluctuation information can be an extreme value difference. The control unit can obtain the maximum and minimum values of these readings and calculate the extreme value difference by subtracting them.

[0271] S404: When the extreme difference information of the weight value fluctuation is greater than or equal to the preset weight value fluctuation threshold, the operation of obtaining multiple weight values of the weighing sensor 3 within the preset time interval is performed again, and the weight value fluctuation information corresponding to the preset time interval is determined based on the multiple weight values.

[0272] As mentioned above, the weight value fluctuation information is the extreme value difference. The preset weight value fluctuation threshold, that is, the preset extreme value difference threshold, is 1 gram. The extreme value difference obtained in the first round of measurement is greater than or equal to 1 gram. At this time, the weighing sensor 3 is still in an unstable state and needs to loop the previous step.

[0273] In one embodiment of the present application, the feeding method further includes reducing the heating power if the weight fluctuation information is greater than or equal to a preset weight fluctuation threshold. If the weighing sensor 3 is still unstable, it is necessary to control the heating module 120 to reduce the heating power, thereby lowering the temperature of the pot body 12 and eliminating the boiling state in the pot, thereby preventing the boiling from affecting the weighing.

[0274] S406 : When the weight value fluctuation information is less than the preset weight value fluctuation threshold, the feeding device 2 is controlled to deliver the target seasoning to the host 1 through the feeding pipeline.

[0275] After a certain cycle, the weight value fluctuation information, that is, the extreme value difference, is less than 1 gram. The weight value fluctuation information at this time is less than the preset weight value fluctuation threshold. Therefore, it is considered that the weighing sensor 3 has returned to a stable state and can perform weighing work normally.

[0276] Once the load cell 3 has stabilized and can perform normal weighing, the current weight is taken as the initial weight, and the feeding device 2 is then controlled to deliver soy sauce to the main unit 1 through the feed line. During the feeding process, the weight increment is calculated based on the initial weight to determine the added weight. When the added weight reaches the target weight (i.e., 10 grams), the feeding device 2 is controlled to stop delivering the target sauce.

[0277] After the addition of ingredients is completed, the heating module 120 can be controlled to restore normal heating power to continue cooking.

[0278] Application Scenario 6

[0279] In a home cooking scenario, users use a cooking device to cook. The main unit 1 of the cooking device includes a base and a flip arm 131. The flip arm 131 is hinged to the base via a rotating shaft 132, so that the lid 130 can be closed on the pot body 12 or separated from the pot body 12. The user can add ingredients to the pot body 12 when the lid 130 is rotated and separated from the pot body 12; the cooking device can be used to cook with the lid 130 closed on the pot body 12, and the lid 130 can prevent splashing during cooking.

[0280] During the cooking process, the user needs to add seasonings into the pot body 12. First, the feeding device 2 needs to be installed on the main machine 1. Specifically, a female socket 10 is provided on the base of the main machine 1, and a male plug 20 is provided on the feeding device 2. The user inserts the male plug 20 onto the female socket 10, so that the seasonings in the feeding device 2 can be transported to the feeding port 133 of the main machine 1. Then the user can input the seasonings to be added and the target weight, and the peristaltic pump 23 in the feeding device 2 starts to work and pumps the seasonings out of the seasoning bottle 21.

[0281] Driven by the peristaltic pump 23, the seasonings in the seasoning bottle 21 flow through the feeding pipeline, the turning arm 131, and the feeding port 133, and then flow into the pot body 12. Specifically, the seasonings pass through: the feeding pipe 22, the quick-connect interface 201, the quick-connect joint 54, the second feeding pipe 52, the first joint assembly 53, the first feeding pipe 51, the second joint assembly 55, and the feeding port 133 in sequence, and then enter the interior of the pot body 12.

[0282] This application provides a cooking device in which the main machine 1 and the feeding device 2 are plugged and connected. Specifically, the first connection part on the main machine 1 and the second connection part on the feeding device 2 can be directly plugged together to form a rigid connection structure. There is no longer a need to connect the main machine 1 and the feeding device 2 with a flexible feeding pipe, thus simplifying the accessories of the cooking device and reducing the cost of the cooking device. Further, the first connection part is provided on the base of the main machine 1 instead of the turning arm 131, so that the feeding device 2 and the turning arm 131 are independent of each other, avoiding interference between the turning arm 131 and the feeding device 2. When the feeding device 2 is plugged on the main machine 1, the turning arm 131 can still rotate relative to the base, so as to perform operations such as opening the lid and closing the lid. The user does not need to frequently plug and unplug the feeding device 2, thus improving the user experience.

[0283] An embodiment of this specification also provides a computer-readable storage medium, which stores computer programs / instructions. When the computer programs / instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the above-mentioned feeding method are implemented.

[0284] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts among the embodiments can be referred to each other, and the key points of each embodiment are the differences from other embodiments. In particular, for the embodiment of the computer-readable storage medium, since it is basically similar to the embodiment of the feeding method, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the partial description of the embodiment of the feeding method.

[0285] An embodiment of this specification also provides a computer program product, including computer programs / instructions. When the computer programs / instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the above-mentioned feeding method are implemented.

[0286] The above is a schematic diagram of a computer program product according to this embodiment. It should be noted that the technical solution of this computer program product and the technical solution of the aforementioned feeding method are based on the same concept. For details not described in detail in the technical solution of the computer program product, please refer to the description of the technical solution of the aforementioned feeding method.

[0287] It should be noted that for the aforementioned method embodiments, for ease of description, they are all expressed as a series of action combinations, but those skilled in the art should be aware that this application is not limited by the order of the actions described, because according to this application, certain steps can be performed in other orders or simultaneously. Secondly, those skilled in the art should also be aware that the embodiments described in this specification are all preferred embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily required by this application.

[0288] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0289] The preferred embodiments of the present application disclosed above are intended only to help illustrate the present application. The optional embodiments do not describe all details in detail, nor do they limit the invention to the specific embodiments described. Obviously, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this application. This application selects and describes these embodiments in detail in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of this application, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and utilize this application. This application is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that, Comprising: A main body, the main body including a support member, a pot body member, and a weighing sensor; the weighing sensor has a fixed end and a force-receiving end; the fixed end is connected to the support member, and the force-receiving end is connected to the pot body member; the weighing sensor is used to weigh the weight of the pot body member; a first connection part is provided on the main body; A feeding device, a second connection part is provided on the feeding device; the feeding device is connected to the main body through the first connection part and the second connection part; A feeding pipeline, one end of the feeding pipeline extends through the first connection part and the second connection part to communicate with the feeding device, and the other end extends to communicate with the pot body member; The feeding device further includes a seasoning storage device and a power mechanism, and the seasoning in the seasoning storage device flows to the pot body member through the feeding pipeline under the driving action of the power mechanism.

2. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connection part is provided on the support member.

3. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, There is a predetermined gap between the first connection part and the pot body member.

4. The cooking device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first connection part and the second connection part jointly have a degree of freedom to move within the predetermined gap.

5. The cooking device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first connection part includes a connection part body and a bearing seat; the bearing seat is connected to the support member; the connection part body is installed on the bearing seat and is docked with the second connection part, and there is a degree of freedom of movement between the connection part body and the bearing seat, wherein the movement range is within the predetermined gap.

6. The cooking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The predetermined gap is provided between the bearing seat and the pot body member.

7. The cooking device according to claim 2, wherein The pot body member includes a support part, and a pot body is provided on the support part.

8. The cooking device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pot body member further includes a pot lid assembly, the pot lid assembly includes a turning arm, a lid body provided on the turning arm, and a feeding port provided on the turning arm and / or the lid body, the feeding port extends from the turning arm to penetrate through the lid body; the turning arm is hinged to the support part through a rotating shaft, and drives the lid body to move to cover or separate from the pot body during the process of rotating relative to the support part; The feeding pipeline includes a first joint assembly connected to the support part and adjacent to the turning arm position, and further includes a first feeding pipe located between the first joint assembly and the feeding port.

9. The cooking device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The feeding pipeline includes a second feeding pipe located between the first joint assembly and the first connection part, one end of the second feeding pipe is connected to the first joint assembly, and the other end extends towards the first connection part to be connected to a corresponding pipe joint provided on the first connection part.

10. The cooking device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The position of the first joint assembly for connecting to the second feeding pipe is set at a position lower than the rotating shaft.

11. The cooking device according to claim 7, wherein The pot body member includes a housing provided on the support part and a bottom plate located at the bottom of the support part; an opening for cooperating with the first connection part is provided on the side wall of the housing; there is a first gap between the side wall of the first connection part and the inner wall of the opening; there is a second gap between the bottom of the first connection part and the bottom plate, and the first gap communicates with the second gap.

12. The cooking device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A control module is provided on the support portion. The cooking device includes a circuit assembly. The circuit assembly has a fixed position provided on the support member, extends from the fixed position to the support portion, and is connected to the control module.

13. The cooking device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pot body and the first connecting portion are arranged in a first direction; two weighing sensors are provided, and the two weighing sensors are spaced apart in the first direction.

14. The cooking device according to claim 13, wherein The two weighing sensors are arranged in opposite directions. One of the weighing sensors deforms in the counterclockwise direction, and the other weighing sensor deforms in the clockwise direction.

15. The cooking device according to claim 13, characterized in that, A control module is provided on the support portion. The control module is located below the pot body and between the two weighing sensors.

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