Intelligent unmanned cooking unit

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent unmanned cooking unit which comprises a rack, and a refrigerated cabinet, a cooking mechanism, a soup filling mechanism, a tableware supply mechanism, a robot and a control system which are arranged in the rack, the refrigerated cabinet, the cooking mechanism, the soup filling mechanism and the tableware supply mechanism are arranged on the outer side of the robot in a surrounding mode, and the robot is used for clamping food boxes and bowls containing food to move among the saucepan, the soup filling mechanism and the meal outlet window so that food can be transferred in the whole cooking process; the control system is electrically connected with the refrigerated cabinet, the cooking mechanism, the soup filling mechanism, the tableware supply mechanism and the robot so as to control the mechanisms to operate. The automatic food cooking device achieves automation of food cooking, reduces manpower input, guarantees food material quality and improves economic benefits.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing equipment, in particular to an intelligent unmanned cooking unit. Background Art

[0002] Foods such as noodles, dumplings, and wontons need to be cooked before they can be used. When selling these foods, ordinary shops and canteens need to manually perform the relevant processes before the food is cooked and delivered to users for consumption.

[0003] However, manual operation is often not precise enough, sometimes the cooking time of food is insufficient, sometimes it is too long, which affects the quality of food. In addition, the labor cost is getting more and more expensive in today's society.

[0004] Therefore, in the current information and automation technology background, it is urgent to develop an intelligent unmanned cooking unit. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the above-mentioned prior art and provide an intelligent unmanned cooking unit to realize the automation of cooking, reduce manpower input, ensure the quality of food, and improve economic benefits.

[0006] In order to achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] An intelligent unmanned cooking unit comprises a frame, and a refrigerator, a cooking mechanism, a soup-filling mechanism, a tableware supply mechanism, a robot, and a control system arranged within the frame; the refrigerator, the cooking mechanism, the soup-filling mechanism, and the tableware supply mechanism are arranged around the outside of the robot, and the control system is electrically connected to the refrigerator, the cooking mechanism, the soup-filling mechanism, the tableware supply mechanism, and the robot, respectively.

[0008] Furthermore, the refrigerator includes a cabinet body and a condensing device, a storage rack and a material transfer device arranged in the cabinet body; a discharge window is opened on one side of the cabinet body, a material retrieval grid is provided outside the discharge window, the storage rack has multiple storage grids, and the material transfer device is used to transfer the food boxes in the storage grid to the material retrieval grid.

[0009] Furthermore, the cooking mechanism includes a plurality of cooking pots and a plurality of cooking baskets, and the cooking baskets are horizontally rotatably arranged on one side of the cooking pots.

[0010] Furthermore, the soup filling mechanism includes a soup pot, a water pump and a faucet, and the water pump is connected to the soup pot and the faucet.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a recycling bucket, which is arranged on the frame and located on one side of the cooking mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, the tableware supply mechanism includes a bowl storage cylinder and a lifting device, and the lifting device is arranged in the bowl storage cylinder.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a control panel, which is arranged on the outer side of the frame and is electrically connected to the control system.

[0014] Furthermore, the frame is provided with a meal dispensing window, and the frame is also provided with a meal taking table, and the meal taking table is located outside the meal dispensing window.

[0015] Furthermore, the frame is provided with a condiment table, and the condiment table is located on one side of the food pickup table.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The control system is electrically connected to the refrigerator, the cooking mechanism, the soup filling mechanism, the tableware supply mechanism, and the robot respectively to control the operation of the above mechanisms to complete the cooking of ingredients, realize the automation of cooking, reduce manpower input, ensure the quality of ingredients, and improve economic benefits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a top view of the cooking unit in the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the cooking unit in the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the cooking unit in the present invention from another perspective;

[0022] Explanation of the accompanying figures: 1. Rack; 11. Food collection table; 12. Condiment table; 2. Refrigerator; 21. Cabinet; 22. Material collection grid; 23. Storage rack; 24. Material transfer device; 3. Cooking mechanism; 31. Cooking pot; 32. Cooking basket; 4. Soup filling mechanism; 5. Tableware supply mechanism; 6. Robot; 7. Recycling bin; 8. Control panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] To facilitate a better understanding of the purpose, structure, features, and efficacy of the present invention, the present invention is further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the features shown in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In addition, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the described embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this disclosure should have the usual meanings understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which this disclosure belongs. The "first", "second" and similar words used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. "Connected" or "connected" and similar words are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "back" and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly. In addition, in the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0025] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides an intelligent unmanned cooking unit that can cook foods that require boiling (hereinafter collectively referred to as "food"), such as noodles, dumplings, and wontons. The automatic cooking device includes: a frame 1, a refrigerator 2 disposed within the frame 1, a cooking mechanism 3, a soup-filling mechanism 4, a tableware supply mechanism 5, a robot 6, and a control system.

[0026] The refrigerator 2, the cooking mechanism 3, the soup filling mechanism 4 and the tableware supply mechanism 5 are arranged around the outside of the robot 6. The robot 6 is used to clamp the food boxes and bowls containing food and move them between the cooking pot 31, the soup filling mechanism 4 and the food serving window to achieve the transfer of food during the entire cooking process; the control system is electrically connected to the refrigerator 2, the cooking mechanism 3, the soup filling mechanism 4, the tableware supply mechanism 5 and the robot 6 respectively to control the operation of the above mechanisms.

[0027] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the refrigerator 2 is used to keep food fresh. The refrigerator 2 includes a cabinet 21 and a condensing device, a storage rack 23 and a material moving device 24 arranged in the cabinet 21; the cabinet 21 is provided with a discharge window on a side facing the robot 6, and a material picking grid 22 is provided outside the discharge port. The robot 6 takes out the food box from the material picking grid 22; the condensing device produces cold air in the cabinet 21, so that the temperature in the cabinet 21 is maintained at 2-8 degrees Celsius to achieve the effect of keeping food fresh; the storage rack 23 has a plurality of storage grids, and the storage grids are arranged in a The food boxes are arranged in a matrix, with a food box placed in each storage compartment; the material transfer device 24 is used to transfer the food boxes in the storage compartment to the material retrieval compartment 22; the control system presets the food boxes stored in each storage compartment, and manually places the food boxes containing food on the corresponding storage compartment; specifically, the control system presets the food placed in each storage compartment, and the staff prepares the actual food to be cooked and places it in the food box, and then places the food box on the corresponding storage compartment. When the customer orders noodles, the material transfer device 24 will transfer the food box from the storage compartment storing the noodles to the material retrieval compartment 22.

[0028] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the cooking mechanism 3 includes a plurality of cooking pots 31 and a plurality of cooking baskets 32. The cooking pots 31 are filled with soup or oil to achieve steaming, boiling, and frying of food, which is specifically configured according to usage requirements; the cooking baskets 32 are used to load food. The food is placed in the cooking baskets 32 and then enters the cooking pots 31 for cooking. The cooking baskets 32 are horizontally rotatably arranged on one side of the cooking pots 31. After the food is cooked, the cooking baskets 32 are flipped toward the outside of the cooking pots 31 to pour out the food. The location where the food is poured out is the serving area.

[0029] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the soup filling mechanism 4 is used to store soup and output the soup. The soup filling mechanism 4 includes a soup pot, a water pump and a faucet. The soup is stored in the soup pot. The water pump connects the soup pot and the faucet. The soup is output from the faucet through the water pump. The area where the faucet is aimed is the soup filling area.

[0030] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the tableware supply mechanism 5 includes a bowl storage cylinder and a lifting device, the lifting device is arranged in the bowl storage cylinder, and the bowls are stacked up and down on the bowl storage cylinder, and the lifting device is used to lift the bowls so that the bowl stacked on the top is exposed outside the bowl storage cylinder. After the robot 6 takes out each bowl, the control system controls the lifting device to rise, so that the next bowl rises and is exposed outside the bowl storage cylinder, so that the robot 6 can grab it easily.

[0031] In this embodiment, a recycling bucket 7 is further included. The recycling bucket 7 is arranged on the frame 1 and located on one side of the cooking mechanism 3. The food box is used to recycle the food box after the ingredients are poured out. Specifically, the robot 6 guides the contents of the food box into the cooking basket 32 and then places the food box into the recycling bucket 7.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, as a preferred solution, the automatic cooking device further includes a control screen 8, which is disposed on the outer side of the frame 1. The control screen 8 is electrically connected to the control system, and the user can place an order through the control screen 8. In addition, the control system can be connected to the Internet, and the user can connect to the control system through a terminal device such as a mobile phone to place an order.

[0033] As a preferred solution, the rack 1 is provided with a meal dispensing window, and the prepared food is placed in the meal dispensing window for users to pick up;

[0034] Furthermore, the rack 1 is further provided with a food pickup table 11, and the food pickup table 11 is located outside the food delivery window;

[0035] Furthermore, the frame 1 is provided with a condiment table 12, which is located on one side of the food pickup table 11. The condiment table 12 is used to place condiments such as onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar.

[0036] The working process of the automatic cooking equipment is as follows:

[0037] (1) The user places an order on the control system through the control screen 8 or a terminal device such as a mobile phone;

[0038] (2) The material transfer device 24 transfers the corresponding food box to the material taking grid 22;

[0039] (3) The robot 6 takes out the corresponding food box and puts the food in the food box into the corresponding cooking basket 32, and the cooking pot 31 cooks the food;

[0040] (4) The robot 6 takes out a bowl from the bowl storage tube and places it in the food delivery area. After the food is cooked, the cooking basket 32 is turned outward to pour the food into the bowl;

[0041] (5) The robot 6 transfers the bowls to the soup filling area, and driven by a water pump, the soup is output from the water spout and poured into the bowls;

[0042] (6) The robot 6 places the bowls on the food pickup table 11 for the user to pick up the food;

[0043] (7) After picking up the food, the user can add the desired condiments on the condiment table 12.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art will be able to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent unmanned cooking unit, characterized in that: The invention comprises a frame (1), and a refrigerator (2), a cooking mechanism (3), a soup-filling mechanism (4), a tableware supply mechanism (5), a robot (6), and a control system arranged in the frame (1); the refrigerator (2), the cooking mechanism (3), the soup-filling mechanism (4), and the tableware supply mechanism (5) are arranged around the outside of the robot (6); and the control system is electrically connected to the refrigerator (2), the cooking mechanism (3), the soup-filling mechanism (4), the tableware supply mechanism (5), and the robot (6) respectively.

2. The intelligent unmanned cooking unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigerated cabinet (2) comprises a cabinet body (21) and a condensing device, a storage rack (23) and a material transfer device (24) arranged in the cabinet body (21); a material discharge window is provided on one side of the cabinet body (21), a material extraction grid (22) is provided outside the material discharge window, the storage rack (23) has a plurality of storage grids, and the material transfer device (24) is used to transfer food boxes in the storage grids to the material extraction grid (22).

3. The intelligent unmanned cooking unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooking mechanism (3) comprises a plurality of cooking pots (31) and a plurality of cooking baskets (32). The cooking baskets (32) are arranged on one side of the cooking pots (31) in a horizontally rotatable manner.

4. The intelligent unmanned cooking unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soup filling mechanism (4) comprises a soup pot, a water pump and a faucet, wherein the water pump is connected to the soup pot and the faucet.

5. The intelligent unmanned cooking unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a recovery bucket (7), which is arranged on the frame (1) and located on one side of the cooking mechanism (3).

6. The intelligent unmanned cooking unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tableware supply mechanism (5) comprises a bowl storage cylinder and a lifting device, wherein the lifting device is arranged in the bowl storage cylinder.

7. The intelligent unmanned cooking unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a control panel (8), which is arranged on the outer side of the frame (1), and the control panel (8) is electrically connected to the control system.

8. The intelligent unmanned cooking unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a meal dispensing window, and the frame (1) is also provided with a meal taking table (11). The meal taking table (11) is located outside the meal dispensing window.

9. The intelligent unmanned cooking unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a condiment table (12), and the condiment table (12) is located on one side of the food taking table (11).

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