Cooking robot with double optical modules

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooking robot with a double-light module, which comprises a cooking robot and further comprises the double-light module arranged on the cooking robot, and the double-light module comprises a double-light component, a light source module, a control module and a control module, and the double-light component comprises an RGB camera and an IR camera; the light supplementing assembly comprises a light supplementing lamp, and the light supplementing lamp is matched with the RGB camera and the IR camera; the shell comprises a shell body, the shell body is provided with a first containing cavity and mounting holes, the double-light assembly and the light supplementing assembly are arranged in the first containing cavity, and the mounting holes comprise a first camera shooting hole matched with the RGB camera and a second camera shooting hole matched with the IR camera. Due to the fact that the double-light assembly comprises the RGB camera and the IR camera, the RGB camera and the IR camera are combined, and the RGB camera is used for obtaining RGB images of food materials in the boiler barrel; the IR camera is used for obtaining the IR image of the food materials in the boiler barrel, so that the RGB image and the IR image in the cooking process are obtained, the temperature of the food materials in the cooking process can be obtained through background processing, and a data basis is provided for accurately controlling the cooking process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of cooking, and in particular to a cooking robot with a dual-light module. Background Art

[0002] For chain restaurant brands, ensuring consistent quality across their outlets is a significant challenge. These brands establish strict SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for each dish. Existing cooking robots typically capture images of the cooking process via external cameras, but are unable to capture the temperature of ingredients during cooking, thus lacking efficient and feasible monitoring methods. Therefore, monitoring the temperature of ingredients during cooking has become a pressing technical challenge. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a cooking robot with a dual light module in response to the deficiencies of the existing technology.

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this application is solved by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A cooking robot with a dual-light module includes a cooking robot and a dual-light module arranged on the cooking robot, wherein the dual-light module includes:

[0006] Dual-light assembly, including RGB camera and IR camera;

[0007] A fill light component, comprising a fill light, the fill light cooperating with the RGB camera and the IR camera;

[0008] The shell includes a shell, the shell is provided with a first accommodating cavity and a mounting hole, the dual-light component and the fill light component are arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and the mounting hole includes a first camera hole cooperating with the RGB camera and a second camera hole cooperating with the IR camera.

[0009] The above-mentioned cooking robot with a dual-light module includes a pot drum, a base, a main unit module arranged on the base, and a feeding module arranged on the main unit module. The pot drum is arranged on the main unit module, and the dual-light module is arranged on the feeding module and cooperates with the pot drum.

[0010] The cooking robot with the dual-light module mentioned above further comprises a box body, and the RGB camera and the IR camera are arranged in the box body.

[0011] The cooking robot with the dual-light module mentioned above, the dual-light component also includes a protective cover that cooperates with the box body, the top of the protective cover is provided with a first opening, the side of the protective cover is provided with a fence, and the top of the fence is provided with a limiting portion.

[0012] In the cooking robot with dual light modules, the fill light includes a fill light strip and a fill light guide plate matched with the fill light strip.

[0013] In the above-mentioned cooking robot with a dual light module, the fill light guide plate includes a first base plate and a light guide buckle arranged on the first base plate, the mounting hole includes a light guide hole, and the light guide buckle is arranged in the light guide hole.

[0014] The above-mentioned cooking robot with a dual light module also includes a display component, which includes a signal light. The shell also includes a display mask, which is arranged on one side of the shell and surrounds a second accommodating cavity, and the display component is arranged in the second accommodating cavity.

[0015] The above-mentioned cooking robot with a dual light module, the signal light includes a signal light guide plate and a signal light strip, the signal light guide plate includes a second base plate and a display panel arranged on the second base plate, and the display mask is provided with a second opening that cooperates with the display panel.

[0016] In the cooking robot with a dual-light module, a first sealing groove is provided on the top of the shell, and a second sealing groove is provided around the display mask.

[0017] The cooking robot with the dual-light module also includes an antenna for communicating with the cooking robot host.

[0018] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0019] The cooking robot with a dual-light module provided in an embodiment of the present application includes the cooking robot and the dual-light module disposed on the cooking robot. The dual-light module includes: a dual-light assembly including an RGB camera and an IR camera; a fill light assembly including a fill light, the fill light cooperating with the RGB camera and the IR camera; and a housing including a shell having a first accommodating cavity. The dual-light assembly and the fill light assembly are disposed within the first accommodating cavity, and the RGB camera, the IR camera, and the fill light respectively cooperate with mounting holes on the shell. Since the dual-light assembly includes an RGB camera and an IR camera, a combination of the RGB camera and the IR camera is used. The RGB camera is used to obtain an RGB image of the food in the pot drum; the IR camera is used to obtain an IR image of the food in the pot drum, thereby obtaining RGB and IR images of the cooking process. The temperature of the food during the cooking process can be obtained through background processing, providing a data basis for accurately controlling the cooking process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking robot provided in an embodiment of the present application in one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a dual-light module provided in an embodiment of the present application in one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the dual-light module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a housing provided in an embodiment of the present application in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a dual-light assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application in one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a protective cover provided in an embodiment of the present application in one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 3 AA cross-sectional view;

[0027] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a fill light guide plate according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 3 BB cross-sectional view;

[0029] Figure 10 A schematic structural diagram of a display mask provided in an embodiment of the present application in one embodiment;

[0030] Figure 11 A schematic structural diagram of a signal light guide plate provided in an embodiment of the present application in one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The present invention will be further described in detail below by means of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Similar elements in different embodiments are numbered with associated similar elements. In the following embodiments, many detailed descriptions are provided to enable the present application to be better understood. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that some of the features may be omitted in different circumstances, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, some operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid the core portion of the present application being overwhelmed by excessive descriptions, and for those skilled in the art, it is not necessary to describe these related operations in detail. They will fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and the general technical knowledge in the art.

[0032] In addition, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification may be combined in any appropriate manner to form various embodiments. Furthermore, the steps or actions in the method description may be reordered or adjusted in a manner readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various sequences in the specification and drawings are provided solely for the purpose of clearly describing a particular embodiment and are not intended to be mandatory, unless otherwise specified.

[0033] The serial numbers assigned to the components in this document, such as "first", "second", etc., are only used to distinguish the objects described and do not have any order or technical meaning.

[0034] In addition, the technical features and solutions described herein may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the order of steps or operations in the methods described in the embodiments herein may be varied. Therefore, any order in the drawings and embodiments is for illustrative purposes only and does not imply a requirement to follow a specific order unless a specific order is explicitly stated.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a cooking robot with a dual-light module provided in an embodiment of the present application, in one implementation manner, includes a cooking robot and a dual-light module 10, and the dual-light module 10 is arranged on the cooking robot.

[0036] The dual-light module 10 may include a dual-light component 100 , a fill light component 200 and a housing.

[0037] The dual-light assembly 100 includes an RGB camera 110 and an IR camera 120. The RGB camera 110 is used to photograph the food in the drum to obtain an RGB image of the food in the drum; the IR camera 120 is used to photograph the food in the drum to obtain an IR image of the food in the drum.

[0038] The fill light assembly 200 includes a fill light 210 , which cooperates with the RGB camera and the IR camera to compensate for the light of the food in the drum photographed by the RGB camera 110 and the IR camera 120 .

[0039] The shell includes a shell 310, which is provided with a first accommodating cavity 311. The dual-light component and the fill light component are arranged in the first accommodating cavity 311, and the RGB camera 110, the IR camera 120 and the fill light 210 are respectively matched with the mounting holes on the shell 310.

[0040] In one embodiment, the mounting hole may include a first camera hole 313 and a second camera hole 314 , the first camera hole 313 cooperates with the RGB camera 110 , and the second camera hole 314 cooperates with the IR camera 120 .

[0041] The cooking robot includes a pot drum 500, a base 600, a main unit module 700 and a feeding module 800. The main unit module 700 is arranged on the base 600, the feeding module 800 is arranged on the main unit module 700, the pot drum 500 is arranged on the main unit module 700, and the dual-light module is arranged on the feeding module 800 and cooperates with the pot drum 500.

[0042] like Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, the dual-light assembly 100 may further include a housing 130, with the RGB camera 110 and the IR camera 120 disposed within the housing 130. In one embodiment, the dual-light assembly 100 may further include a protective cover 140, which cooperates with the housing 130. The top of the protective cover 140 defines a first opening 141, through which the housing 130 is positioned within the protective cover 140. A fence 142 is provided on the side of the protective cover 140. The fence 142 is elastic, facilitating placement of the housing 130 within the protective cover 140. A retaining portion 143 is provided at the top of the fence 142 to prevent the housing 130 from falling out of the protective cover 140. The protective cover 140 also includes a fixing portion 144, through which the housing 130 is mounted on the housing 310. For example, the fixing portion 144 on the protective cover 140 may be screwed through the fixing portion 144 to secure the housing 130 to the housing 310.

[0043] like Figure 7 、 Figure 8As shown, the fill light 210 may include a fill light strip 211 and a fill light light guide plate 212, which cooperates with the fill light strip 211. In one embodiment, the fill light light guide plate 212 may include a first base plate 2121 and a light guide buckle 2122. The light guide buckle 2122 is disposed on the first base plate 2121. The mounting holes include a light guide hole 312, and the light guide buckle 2122 is disposed in the light guide hole 312. The fill light 210 may include one or more groups. In one embodiment, the fill light 210 may include two groups, one of which is disposed around the RGB camera 110 and the other around the IR camera 120. In another embodiment, the fill light 210 may also be an LED light.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, a mounting position for the fill light assembly 200 can also be set in the shell 310, and the mounting position is provided with a first baffle 316 and a second baffle 317. The fill light assembly 200 is clamped between the first baffle 316 and the second baffle 317, and is covered by the cover 213 and fixed in the first accommodating cavity 311 by screws.

[0045] like Figures 9 to 11 As shown, the dual-light module for a cooking robot provided in an embodiment of the present application may further include a display component, which may include a signal light 410. The outer shell may further include a display mask 320. The display mask 320 is arranged on one side of the shell 310 and surrounds a second accommodating cavity 321. The display component is arranged in the second accommodating cavity 321.

[0046] The signal light 410 may include a signal light guide plate 411 and a signal light strip 412. The signal light guide plate 411 may include a second base plate 4111 and a display panel 4112. The second base plate 4111 is elongated and matches the shape of the housing 310. The display panel 4112 is disposed on the second base plate 4111. The display mask 320 includes a second opening 321 that mates with the display panel 4112. In one embodiment, the display mask 320 may further include a retaining groove 322 that mates with the second base plate 4111.

[0047] The top of the housing 310 is provided with a first sealing groove 315, in which a sealing strip can be placed. The display mask 320 is surrounded by a second sealing groove 323. The first and second sealing grooves 315 and 323 can be provided with sealing strips to prevent water used to rinse the cooking robot from entering the dual-light module.

[0048] The dual-light module for a cooking robot provided in an embodiment of the present application may further include an antenna, which may include a WiFi antenna 420. The WiFi antenna 420 is used to communicate with the cooking robot host. The RGB image taken by the RGB camera 110 and the IR image taken by the IR camera 120 can be sent to the cooking robot host through the WiFi antenna 420. The RGB image and the IR image are processed by the processor of the cooking robot host to obtain the ingredients, type and temperature in the pot.

[0049] The above content is a further detailed description of the present application in conjunction with specific implementation methods, and the specific implementation of the present application cannot be considered to be limited to these descriptions. For ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present application belongs, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present application.

Claims

1. A cooking robot with a dual light module, comprising a cooking robot, characterized in that: It also includes a dual-light module provided on the cooking robot, the dual-light module including: Dual-light assembly, including RGB camera and IR camera; A fill light component, comprising a fill light, the fill light cooperating with the RGB camera and the IR camera; The shell includes a shell, the shell is provided with a first accommodating cavity and a mounting hole, the dual-light component and the fill light component are arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and the mounting hole includes a first camera hole cooperating with the RGB camera and a second camera hole cooperating with the IR camera.

2. The cooking robot with a dual light module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooking robot includes a pot, a base, a host module arranged on the base, and a feeding module arranged on the host module. The pot is arranged on the host module, and the dual-light module is arranged on the feeding module and cooperates with the pot.

3. The cooking robot with a dual light module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dual-light assembly further includes a box body, and the RGB camera and the IR camera are arranged in the box body.

4. The cooking robot with a dual light module as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The dual-light assembly further comprises a protective cover matched with the box body, a first opening is provided on the top of the protective cover, a fence is provided on the side of the protective cover, and a limiting portion is provided on the top of the fence.

5. The cooking robot with a dual light module as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The fill light includes a fill light strip and a fill light guide plate matched with the fill light strip.

6. The cooking robot with a dual light module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fill light light guide plate includes a first base plate and a light guide buckle arranged on the first base plate, the mounting hole includes a light guide hole, and the light guide buckle is arranged in the light guide hole.

7. The cooking robot with a dual light module according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: It also includes a display component, which includes a signal light. The shell also includes a display mask, which is arranged on one side of the shell and surrounds a second accommodating cavity. The display component is arranged in the second accommodating cavity.

8. The cooking robot with a dual light module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The signal light comprises a signal light guide plate and a signal light strip. The signal light guide plate comprises a second bottom plate and a display panel arranged on the second bottom plate. The display mask is provided with a second opening matched with the display panel.

9. The cooking robot with a dual light module according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first sealing groove is provided on the top of the shell, and a second sealing groove is provided around the display mask.

10. The cooking robot with dual light modules according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes an antenna for communicating with the cooking robot host.

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