Automatic oil pouring machine

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic oil pouring machine, which belongs to the technical field of heating equipment and comprises a shell, a tray, a nozzle assembly, an oil can, an oil pump, a control chip and a plurality of control keys, and the tray is arranged at the bottom of a cavity on the inner side of the shell and used for containing dishes to be subjected to oil pouring; the nozzle assembly is arranged at the top of a cavity in the inner side of the shell and has a hot oil pouring function and a spraying function, the hot oil pouring function is used for pouring hot edible oil onto dishes, and the spraying function is used for spraying seasoning oil onto the surfaces of the dishes; the oil pump is used for pumping edible oil or seasoning oil in the oil can and pumping the edible oil or the seasoning oil to the nozzle assembly, and the control chip is used for controlling hot edible oil or seasoning oil to be poured on dishes; the multiple control keys are electrically connected with the control chip and correspondingly control the oil pump and the nozzle assembly to be started and stopped. According to the automatic oil pouring machine, automatic oil pouring on dishes is achieved, the service time of a cooking bench and a frying pan is not occupied, and the dish discharging efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of heating equipment, and more specifically relates to an automatic oil pouring machine. Background Art

[0002] The proportion of pre-prepared meals in meal packs in the takeout industry and dine-in catering industry has been increasing year by year. Meal packs with flavors such as fish-flavored, peppercorn, and spicy are directly packed and served after being heated in the microwave. There is no step of pouring seasoning oil on the dishes, and water vapor adheres to the surface of the dishes, which is quite different from the appearance of freshly fried dishes and cannot bring out the aroma of the seasoning and ingredients themselves.

[0003] In addition to pre-prepared meals, boiled dishes like boiled fish, steamed dishes like steamed fish, and some stir-fries all require a drizzle of oil or seasoning oil as the final step. Currently, this drizzling process primarily involves the chef heating the oil in a wok before pouring it over the wok. This method consumes both the stovetop and the wok, limiting the chef's efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic oil pouring machine, aiming to solve the technical problem that in the prior art, the chef is required to heat the oil in a wok and then pour it on the dish, which takes up the use time of the stove and the wok and limits the chef's cooking efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is to provide an automatic oil pouring machine, comprising:

[0006] A shell having a cavity formed therein and an opening on one side thereof;

[0007] A tray is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the shell and is used to hold dishes to be poured with oil;

[0008] a nozzle assembly, disposed at the top of the inner cavity of the housing, the nozzle assembly having a hot oil pouring function and a spraying function, the hot oil pouring function being used to pour hot cooking oil onto the dish, and the spraying function being used to spray seasoning oil onto the surface of the dish;

[0009] There are multiple oil pots, all of which are arranged inside the shell, and each contains cooking oil and seasoning oil;

[0010] an oil pump, at least one of which is connected to the plurality of oil pots via a pipeline at one end and connected to the nozzle assembly via a pipeline at the other end, the oil pump being used to pump edible oil and seasoning oil to the nozzle assembly;

[0011] a control chip, disposed on the top inner side of the housing, and electrically connected to the nozzle assembly and the oil pump, respectively, for controlling the start and stop of the oil pump and the nozzle assembly to control the pouring of hot cooking oil or the spraying of seasoning oil onto the dish;

[0012] A plurality of control buttons are provided on the top of the outer side of the shell and are electrically connected to the control chip respectively. The plurality of control buttons respectively control the start and stop of the oil pump and the nozzle assembly.

[0013] In one possible implementation, a transformer is provided in the shell, one end of the transformer is electrically connected to a power line and the other end is electrically connected to the oil pump, the power line is used to connect to the mains, and the transformer is used to transform the mains to supply power to the oil pump.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the nozzle assembly includes:

[0015] A hot oil pouring nozzle is connected to the oil pump through a pipeline, and the hot oil pouring nozzle has a hot oil pouring function and is used to pour hot edible oil onto the dishes;

[0016] The spray nozzle is connected to the other oil pump through a pipeline. The spray nozzle has a spraying function and is used to spray seasoning oil onto the surface of the dish.

[0017] In a possible implementation, a cupboard bracket is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the shell, the tray is placed on the upper end of the cupboard bracket, the cupboard bracket is used to support the tray, and the nozzle assembly is located directly above the tray.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the cupboard support has a hollow structure suitable for edible oil or seasoning oil to pass through.

[0019] In a possible implementation, a material receiving box is provided below the cupboard support. The material receiving box can be pulled out from the housing and is used to receive cooking oil or seasoning oil that has not fallen onto the tray.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the oil pot is connected to a liquid level sensor, which is used to monitor the liquid level of cooking oil or seasoning oil in real time. The liquid level sensor is electrically connected to the control chip and sends liquid level information to the control chip. The outer wall of the shell is provided with a display screen electrically connected to the control chip, and the display screen is used to display the liquid level information.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the oil can is connected to a heater, which is used to heat the cooking oil or seasoning oil inside the oil can. The heater is electrically connected to the control chip and the heating temperature is controlled by the control chip. The control button is also used to control the heating temperature of the heater.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the shell is provided with a chamber for accommodating the oil pot, the shell is connected to a position sensor, the position sensor is used to monitor whether the oil pot is present in the chamber, the position sensor is electrically connected to the control chip and sends information to the control chip.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the shell is in a rectangular parallelepiped shape and is formed by splicing and combining multiple plates.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the automatic oil pouring machine provided by the utility model are as follows: compared with the prior art, the automatic oil pouring machine of the utility model includes a shell, a tray, a nozzle assembly, an oil pot, an oil pump, a control chip and a plurality of control buttons, a cavity is formed inside the shell, and one side of the shell is set as an opening; the tray is arranged at the bottom of the cavity inside the shell for holding dishes to be poured with oil; the nozzle assembly is arranged at the top of the cavity inside the shell, and the nozzle assembly has a hot oil pouring function and a spraying function, the hot oil pouring function is used to pour hot edible oil on the dishes, and the spraying function is used to spray seasoning oil on the surface of the dishes The oil pots are all arranged inside the shell, and contain cooking oil and seasoning oil respectively; the oil pumps are connected to multiple oil pots through pipelines at one end and connected to the nozzle assembly through pipelines at the other end, and the oil pump is used to pump cooking oil and seasoning oil to the nozzle assembly; the control chip is arranged at the top inside the shell, and is electrically connected to the nozzle assembly and the oil pump respectively, and the control chip is used to control the start and stop of the oil pump and the nozzle assembly to control the pouring of hot cooking oil or the spraying of seasoning oil on the dishes; multiple control buttons are arranged at the top outside the shell, and are electrically connected to the control chip respectively, and the multiple control buttons correspond to the start and stop of the oil pump and the nozzle assembly. The present invention solves the technical problem that pouring oil on dishes requires the chef to heat the oil in a wok and then pour it on the dishes, which takes up the use time of the stove and wok and limits the chef's efficiency in serving dishes. The present invention is aimed at the takeout industry and the dine-in catering industry. In the application scenario of using a cooking bag, after the cooking bag is heated and boxed, the lunch box is placed on a tray, and the cooking oil or seasoning oil is automatically heated and sprayed on the dishes in a fixed quantity. In the application scenario of the restaurant kitchen, after the chef finishes preparing the dish, there is no need to heat the oil in the wok again. The cooking oil pouring step can be completed by the kitchen helper. The present invention can reduce the workload of the chef and improve the flavor of the dishes. At the same time, the pouring hot oil or spraying seasoning oil can be switched between use. The heating, weighing and spraying functions are all integrated, which can save kitchen space, improve the chef's efficiency in serving dishes, and save labor costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, 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 these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an automatic oil pouring machine provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 A front view of an automatic oil pouring machine provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 A side view of an automatic oil pouring machine provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 A top view of an automatic oil pouring machine provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 The present invention provides an internal structure diagram of an automatic oil pouring machine.

[0031] Description of reference numerals:

[0032] 1. Shell; 11. Cavity; 2. Tray; 3. Nozzle assembly; 31. Hot oil pouring nozzle; 32. Spray nozzle; 33. Pipeline; 4. Oil pot; 41. Liquid level sensor; 42. Display screen; 43. Heater; 44. Position sensor; 45. Alarm; 5. Oil pump; 6. Control chip; 7. Control button; 8. Transformer; 9. Power cord; 10. Cupboard bracket; 101. Hollow structure; 102. Material receiving box; 103. Handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0034] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 5Now, an automatic oil pouring machine provided by the utility model is described. The automatic oil pouring machine includes a shell 1, a tray 2, a nozzle assembly 3, an oil pot 4, an oil pump 5, a control chip 6 and a plurality of control buttons 7. A cavity 11 is formed inside the shell 1, and one side of the shell 1 is set as an opening; the tray 2 is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity 11 of the shell 1, for holding dishes to be poured with oil; the nozzle assembly 3 is arranged at the top of the inner cavity 11 of the shell 1, and the nozzle assembly 3 has a hot oil pouring function and a spraying function. The hot oil pouring function is used to pour hot edible oil on the dishes, and the spraying function is used to spray seasoning oil on the surface of the dishes; there are multiple oil pots 4 and they are all arranged inside the shell 1, and the inside is respectively It contains cooking oil and seasoning oil; there is at least one oil pump 5, one end of which is connected to multiple oil pots 4 through a pipeline, and the other end is connected to the nozzle assembly 3 through a pipeline. The oil pump 5 is used to pump cooking oil and seasoning oil to the nozzle assembly 3; the control chip 6 is arranged at the top of the inner side of the shell 1, and is electrically connected to the nozzle assembly 3 and the oil pump 5 respectively. The control chip 6 is used to control the start and stop of the oil pump 5 and the nozzle assembly 3 to control the pouring of hot cooking oil or the spraying of seasoning oil on the dishes; multiple control buttons 7 are arranged at the top of the outer side of the shell 1, and are electrically connected to the control chip 6 respectively. The multiple control buttons 7 correspond to the start and stop of the oil pump 5 and the nozzle assembly 3.

[0035] The present invention provides an automatic oil pouring machine. Compared with the prior art, by using an oil pump 5, an oil pot 4, and a nozzle assembly 3, hot oil or seasoning oil can be poured onto dishes. The oil type can be selected according to the actual situation. The present invention solves the technical problem that pouring oil onto dishes requires the chef to heat the oil in a wok and pour it onto the dishes, which takes up the time of the stove and wok and limits the chef's efficiency in serving dishes. The present invention is suitable for the takeout industry and the dine-in restaurant industry. In the application scenario of using cooking bags, after the cooking bags are heated and boxed, the lunch boxes are placed on a tray 2, and the cooking oil or seasoning oil is automatically heated and sprayed onto the dishes in a fixed quantity. In the application scenario of the restaurant kitchen, after the chef finishes preparing the dish, there is no need to heat the oil again. The hot oil pouring step can be completed by the kitchen helper. The present invention can reduce the workload of the chef and improve the flavor of the dishes. At the same time, the pouring of hot oil or spraying of seasoning oil can be switched. The heating, weighing, and spraying functions are all integrated, which can save kitchen space, improve the chef's efficiency in serving dishes, and save labor costs.

[0036] In this embodiment, the hot oil pouring function is used on dishes that require hot oil pouring, such as steamed fish and boiled pork slices, while the spraying function is used on dishes that require seasoning oil to be sprayed on the surface of stir-fried dishes and pre-prepared dishes. By manually pressing the control button 7, cooking oil can be poured on the dish, or seasoning oil can be sprayed on the dish, which can be considered as two operating modes. The tray 2 is bowl-shaped and can accommodate dishes to be poured with oil. The nozzle assembly 3 can realize two functions or two modes. The oil pot 4 is respectively filled with cooking oil and seasoning oil. By turning on the oil pump 5 in different positions, oil can be pumped into the nozzle assembly 3. The control button 7 can control the operation of the oil pump 5 and the nozzle assembly 3, thereby realizing the pouring operation. The nozzle assembly 3 is provided with a start-stop switch, which is electrically connected to the control chip 6. The control button 7 can control the operation of the start-stop switch, so that the two pouring modes can be controlled by the control button 7. The control chip 6 is a product of existing technology, with a built-in control circuit and PLC controller, etc., which can realize the control of the oil pouring mode through setting and electrical connection. The oil pot 4 and the oil pump 5 are preferably set to two.

[0037] Because the voltage required by the oil pump 5 is not high, and the commercial voltage is generally 220V, in order to reduce the voltage, in some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 5 A transformer 8 is disposed within the housing 1. One end of the transformer 8 is electrically connected to a power cord 9, and the other end is electrically connected to the oil pump 5. The power cord 9 is used to connect to the mains electricity, and the transformer 8 is used to transform the mains electricity and then supply power to the oil pump 5. The oil pot 4, the oil pump 5, and the transformer 8 are products of the prior art. Since the voltage required by the oil pump 5 is relatively low, the transformer 8 can be used to step down or change the mains voltage, and then supply power to the oil pump 5 after transformation. The outer end of the power cord 9 can be directly plugged into a mains socket.

[0038] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 5 The nozzle assembly 3 includes a hot oil pouring nozzle 31 and a spray nozzle 32. The pouring nozzle 31 is connected to an oil pump 5 via a pipe 33. It pours hot oil and is used to pour hot cooking oil onto the dish. The spray nozzle 32 is connected to another oil pump 5 via a pipe 33. It sprays hot oil and is used to spray seasoning oil onto the dish. The pouring nozzle 31 pours hot oil onto the dish, while the spray nozzle 32 sprays the hot oil in a mist onto the dish. The oil pot 4 connected to the spray nozzle 32 contains seasoning oil, while the oil pot 4 connected to the pouring nozzle 31 contains cooking oil. The pouring nozzle 31 and the spray nozzle 32 are integrated and can be considered a single unit. The pouring nozzle 31 is a nozzle that discharges liquid in a pouring manner, while the spray nozzle 32 is a nozzle that discharges liquid in a spraying mist.

[0039] In order to facilitate the placement of the tray 2, in some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 5A cupboard support 10 is disposed at the bottom of the cavity 11 within the housing 1. A tray 2 is placed on top of the cupboard support 10, supporting the tray 2. The nozzle assembly 3 is positioned directly above the tray 2. The cupboard support 10 is capable of lifting the tray 2 to a certain height. The end of the cupboard support 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 1, with the tray 2 positioned above the cupboard support 10. When pouring oil, the oil moves downward. Positioning the nozzle assembly 3 directly above the tray 2 ensures that the hot oil falls directly onto the food in the tray 2.

[0040] To reduce the weight of the cupboard support 10 and achieve oil leakage, in some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 5 The cupboard support 10 has a hollow structure 101 suitable for the passage of cooking oil or seasoning oil. The hollow structure 101 has a plurality of rectangular mesh holes. In this embodiment, the cupboard support 10 is mesh-like or filter-like, which not only supports the tray 2 but also achieves an oil leakage effect. That is, when pouring or spraying oil, if the oil does not fall into the tray 2, it will fall onto the cupboard support 10. The oil will continue to leak under the cupboard support 10, avoiding accumulation on the cupboard support 10.

[0041] In order to conveniently receive the oil dropped from the cupboard support 10, in some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 5 A receiving box 102 is provided below the cupboard support 10. This receiving box 102 can be pulled out from within the housing 1 and is used to receive cooking oil or seasoning oil that has not fallen onto the tray 2. The receiving box 102 is arranged in a drawer-like manner and can be placed below the cupboard support 10 or pulled out for convenient pouring of the oil. Specifically, a handle 103 is provided on the side of the receiving box 102 to facilitate the operator's hand holding or pulling out the receiving box 102.

[0042] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 5 The oil pot 4 is connected to a liquid level sensor 41, which is used to monitor the liquid level of cooking oil or seasoning oil in real time. The liquid level sensor 41 is electrically connected to the control chip 6 and sends liquid level information to the control chip 6. The outer wall of the housing 1 is provided with a display screen 42 electrically connected to the control chip 6, and the display screen 42 is used to display liquid level information. The liquid level sensor 41 can monitor the oil level in real time. Preferably, an alarm 45 is electrically connected to the control chip 6. A threshold value can be preset on the control chip 6. When the liquid level is lower than the threshold value, the control chip 6 sends a signal to the alarm 45, and the alarm 45 sends an alarm message to remind the staff to refuel. The liquid level information can also be seen on the display screen 42. The staff can see the liquid level by observing the display screen 42.

[0043] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 5The oil pot 4 is connected to a heater 43 for heating the cooking oil or seasoning oil inside the oil pot 4. The heater 43 is electrically connected to a control chip 6 and its heating temperature is controlled by the control chip 6. A control button 7 is also used to control the heating temperature of the heater 43. The heater 43 is a conventional product and is attached or wrapped around the outer wall of the oil pot 4. It can heat the oil inside the oil pot 4. The heating temperature of the heater 43 is controlled by the control chip 6 and the control button 7. By adjusting the heating temperature of the heater 43, the temperature of the poured or sprayed oil can be adjusted.

[0044] As an example, a thermometer (not shown in the figure) is provided on the outer wall of the oil pot 4, and the thermometer is electrically connected to the display screen 42. The current oil temperature can be seen on the display screen 42. When the oil temperature meets the requirements, the next step can be performed.

[0045] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 5 The housing 1 is provided with a chamber for accommodating the oil can 4. A position sensor 44 is connected to the housing 1. Position sensor 44 is used to monitor the presence of the oil can 4 within the chamber. Position sensor 44 is electrically connected to the control chip 6 and transmits information to the control chip 6. Position sensor 44 is a sensor capable of detecting whether the oil can 4 is within the chamber. If the oil can 4 is not within the chamber, the position sensor 44 transmits a signal to the control chip 6, which in turn transmits a signal to an alarm 45, prompting the operator to place the oil can 4 within the chamber. Position sensor 44 can be an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, or a photoelectric sensor.

[0046] In order to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the housing 1, and to facilitate the installation of the nozzle assembly 3, the oil pot 4, the oil pump 5, the control chip 6 and the control button 7, as well as the sensor, in some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 5 The housing 1 is rectangular and is formed by a plurality of panels joined together. Adjacent panels are fixedly connected by fasteners, which facilitate easy disassembly and assembly. In this embodiment, the housing 1 is rectangular and has an opening on one side. The opening facilitates the passage of food into and out of the housing 1.

[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic oil pouring machine, characterized in that, include: A shell having a cavity formed therein and an opening on one side thereof; A tray is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the shell and is used to hold dishes to be poured with oil; a nozzle assembly, disposed at the top of the inner cavity of the housing, the nozzle assembly having a hot oil pouring function and a spraying function, the hot oil pouring function being used to pour hot cooking oil onto the dish, and the spraying function being used to spray seasoning oil onto the surface of the dish; There are multiple oil pots, all of which are arranged inside the shell, and each contains cooking oil and seasoning oil; an oil pump, at least one of which is connected to the plurality of oil pots via a pipeline at one end and connected to the nozzle assembly via a pipeline at the other end, the oil pump being used to pump edible oil and seasoning oil to the nozzle assembly; a control chip, disposed on the top inner side of the housing, and electrically connected to the nozzle assembly and the oil pump, respectively, for controlling the start and stop of the oil pump and the nozzle assembly to control the pouring of hot cooking oil or the spraying of seasoning oil onto the dish; A plurality of control buttons are provided on the top of the outer side of the shell and are electrically connected to the control chip respectively. The plurality of control buttons respectively control the start and stop of the oil pump and the nozzle assembly.

2. An automatic oil pouring machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A transformer is provided in the housing, one end of the transformer is electrically connected to a power line and the other end is electrically connected to the oil pump. The power line is used to connect to the mains electricity, and the transformer is used to transform the mains electricity and supply power to the oil pump.

3. An automatic oil pouring machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nozzle assembly comprises: A hot oil pouring nozzle is connected to the oil pump through a pipeline, and the hot oil pouring nozzle has a hot oil pouring function and is used to pour hot edible oil onto the dishes; The spray nozzle is connected to the other oil pump through a pipeline. The spray nozzle has a spraying function and is used to spray seasoning oil onto the surface of the dish.

4. An automatic oil pouring machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A cupboard bracket is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the shell, the tray is placed on the upper end of the cupboard bracket, the cupboard bracket is used to support the tray, and the nozzle assembly is located directly above the tray.

5. An automatic oil pouring machine as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The cupboard support has a hollow structure suitable for edible oil or seasoning oil to pass through.

6. An automatic oil pouring machine as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: A material receiving box is provided below the cupboard support. The material receiving box can be pulled out from the shell and is used to receive cooking oil or seasoning oil that has not fallen onto the tray.

7. An automatic oil pouring machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oil pot is connected to a liquid level sensor, which is used to monitor the liquid level of cooking oil or seasoning oil in real time. The liquid level sensor is electrically connected to the control chip and sends liquid level information to the control chip. The outer wall of the shell is provided with a display screen electrically connected to the control chip, and the display screen is used to display the liquid level information.

8. An automatic oil pouring machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The oil pot is connected to a heater, which is used to heat the cooking oil or seasoning oil inside the oil pot. The heater is electrically connected to the control chip and the heating temperature is controlled by the control chip. The control button is also used to control the heating temperature of the heater.

9. An automatic oil pouring machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a cavity for accommodating the oil pot. The shell is connected to a position sensor. The position sensor is used to monitor whether the oil pot is present in the cavity. The position sensor is electrically connected to the control chip and sends information to the control chip.

10. The automatic oil pouring machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is in a rectangular parallelepiped shape and is formed by a plurality of plates joined together.

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