Powder feeding mechanism and cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a powder throwing mechanism and cooking equipment, the powder throwing mechanism comprises a feeding unit, a blowing unit, a throwing driving unit and at least one blanking unit, a feeding channel is arranged in the feeding unit, two ends of the feeding channel in the extension direction are respectively an air inlet and a discharge port, the blowing unit is communicated with the air inlet, and the throwing driving unit is communicated with the discharge port. Each discharging unit comprises a container connecting piece and a feeding container arranged on the container connecting piece, the feeding containers are used for containing powder, feeding ports in one-to-one correspondence with the discharging units are formed in the feeding unit, the feeding ports are communicated with the feeding unit, the container connecting pieces are arranged on the feeding unit and communicated with the feeding ports respectively, and the feeding units are connected with the container connecting pieces. The feeding driving unit is in transmission connection with the container connecting piece and used for conveying the powder in the feeding container into the feeding channel, and then the powder is blown out through the discharging port, so that a user does not need to manually add seasonings into the cooking equipment, automatic feeding of the powder is achieved, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of catering equipment, in particular to a powder feeding mechanism and cooking equipment. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve, they hope to use intelligent and automated equipment to complete food processing and preparation, such as using rice cookers to cook rice, using bread machines to make bread, and using blenders to mix ingredients. However, cooking is a relatively tedious task in people's daily lives, and in the hot summer, people are often reluctant to work in the high temperature of the kitchen. Therefore, people are researching automatic cooking equipment to replace manual cooking.

[0003] Automatic cooking equipment is an intelligent device that can realize the automated cooking process. It adopts professional cooking program simulation technology and does not require manual supervision. It can not only automatically stir-fry, fry, cook, deep-fry, stir-fry, simmer, steam, boil, bake, stew, and boil, but also easily realize the automation and fun of the cooking process.

[0004] However, in the prior art, most cooking devices require manual addition of powdered seasonings into the cooking pot, which is troublesome and cannot be added automatically, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention is dedicated to providing a powder feeding mechanism and cooking equipment to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a powder feeding mechanism and a cooking device, which transports the powder in the feeding unit to the feeding channel through the feeding drive unit, and then blows the powder from the feeding channel to the frying pot of the cooking device through the blowing unit, thereby realizing automatic feeding of the powder, eliminating the need for manual feeding of the powder by the staff, and having a simple structure.

[0007] The technical solutions provided by this utility model are as follows:

[0008] A powder feeding mechanism includes a feeding unit, a blowing unit, a feeding drive unit and at least one unloading unit. A feeding channel is provided in the feeding unit. The two ends of the feeding channel in the extension direction are respectively an air inlet and a discharge port. The blowing unit is connected to the air inlet.

[0009] Each of the unloading units includes a container connector and a feeding container arranged on the container connector, the feeding container is used to place powder, the feeding unit is provided with a feeding port arranged one-to-one corresponding to the unloading unit, the feeding port is connected to the feeding unit, and the container connector is arranged on the feeding unit and is respectively connected to the feeding port.

[0010] The delivery drive unit is in transmission connection with the container connector, and is used for transporting the powder in the delivery container into the delivery channel, thereby allowing the powder to be blown out through the discharge port.

[0011] In some embodiments, the feeding unit includes a lower half shell and an upper half shell arranged above the lower half shell, an inner groove is provided on the side of the upper half shell and the lower half shell close to each other, and the feed port is provided on the upper half shell.

[0012] When the upper half shell is arranged on the lower half shell, the two inner grooves form the feeding channel, and the air inlet and the outlet are located on the two side walls of the feeding unit.

[0013] In some embodiments, a guide assembly is provided on a side of the upper half shell away from the lower half shell, and a first slide groove is provided on the container connector to cooperate with the guide assembly so that the container connector can be detachably arranged on the feeding unit, and the feed port is connected to the feeding channel through the guide assembly.

[0014] In some embodiments, the guide assembly includes a guide protrusion, an elastic member and a positioning top bead, and protrusions are provided on opposite sides of the guide protrusion. A second slide groove that cooperates with the protrusion is provided on the side wall of the first slide groove in the extension direction.

[0015] The upper end surface of the guide protrusion is provided with a mounting groove, the elastic member is arranged in the mounting groove, the positioning top bead is arranged at the other end of the elastic member and extends out from the mounting groove, and the positioning top bead is suitable for being squeezed and contacted with the top wall of the first sliding groove under the action of the elastic member.

[0016] In some embodiments, the blowing unit includes a support frame and a fan arranged on the support frame, an air inlet channel is provided in the support frame, one end of the air inlet channel is connected to the fan, and the other end of the air inlet channel is connected to the air inlet.

[0017] The delivery drive unit and the feeding unit are both installed on the support frame.

[0018] In some embodiments, the container connector includes a connector body and a screw assembly, and a feed channel communicating with the feed port and the feeding container is provided in the connector body.

[0019] The delivery drive unit is in transmission connection with one end of the screw assembly, and the other end of the screw assembly extends into the feed channel.

[0020] In some embodiments, a discharge pipe connected to the discharge port is further included.

[0021] In some embodiments, the support frame has a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface arranged perpendicular to each other, the side of the feeding unit away from the discharge port is mounted on the first mounting surface, and the side of the feeding unit where the air inlet is provided is mounted on the second mounting surface.

[0022] In some embodiments, a control unit and a heating unit are further included, the delivery drive unit and the unloading unit are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the control unit is electrically connected to the delivery drive unit.

[0023] The heating unit is arranged in the upper half shell or the lower half shell, and is used to heat the feeding channel.

[0024] A cooking device comprises any one of the powder feeding mechanisms described above, and further comprises a frying pan, wherein the frying pan is used to receive the powder blown out from the feeding channel.

[0025] The powder feeding mechanism and cooking equipment provided by the utility model have the following beneficial effects:

[0026] 1. The utility model provides a powder feeding mechanism and cooking equipment, in which a feeding drive unit and a blowing unit cooperate with each other. The feeding drive unit transports the powder in the feeding unit to the feeding channel. After the powder enters the feeding channel, it will be affected by the blowing unit and blown out through the discharge port into the frying pan, thereby realizing the automatic feeding of the powder. There is no need for the staff to manually feed the powder into the frying pan, which further improves the automation level of the cooking equipment and the user experience.

[0027] 2. The utility model provides a powder feeding mechanism and cooking equipment, in which the protrusion on the guide protrusion can cooperate with the second slide groove, so that when the guide protrusion slides relative to the first slide groove, it will also be limited by the protrusion and the second slide groove, thereby limiting the container connecting part in the vertical direction. When the container connecting part is set on the feeding unit, the positioning top bead limits the container connecting part in the horizontal direction under the action of the elastic part, thereby installing and positioning the container connecting part on the feeding unit, and the installation and separation of the unloading unit and the feeding unit are also very convenient, which is convenient for users to clean the powder feeding mechanism.

[0028] 3 The utility model provides a powder feeding mechanism and cooking equipment. The control unit is electrically connected to the feeding drive unit to control the feeding time and type of each feeding unit to ensure the accuracy and stability of the powder feeding. The heating unit is used to heat the powder located in the feeding channel to reduce the possibility of the powder getting damp and agglomerated, thereby ensuring the smooth feeding of the powder. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The preferred implementation scheme will be described below in a clear and understandable manner with reference to the accompanying drawings to further illustrate the above-mentioned characteristics, technical features, advantages and implementation methods of this solution.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a powder feeding mechanism provided by the utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a feeding unit of a powder feeding mechanism provided by the utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a feeding unit of a powder feeding mechanism provided by the utility model;

[0033] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a feeding unit of a powder feeding mechanism provided by the utility model;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a powder feeding mechanism provided by the utility model;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a powder feeding mechanism provided by the utility model;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of a powder feeding mechanism provided by the utility model;

[0037] Figure 8 It is a partial structural diagram of a powder feeding mechanism provided by the utility model.

[0038] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0039] Feeding unit 1, upper half shell 11, feed port 111, guide assembly 112, guide protrusion 113, protrusion 114, positioning bead 115, mounting groove 116, lower half shell 12, heating unit 121, inner groove 13, discharge port 14, air inlet 15, first magnetic member 16, second magnetic member 17;

[0040] Blowing unit 2, fan 21, support frame 22, first part 221, second part 222, first mounting surface 223, second mounting surface 224, air inlet channel 23, connecting seat 24;

[0041] Delivery drive unit 3, motor 31, transmission shaft 32;

[0042] Unloading unit 4, container connector 41, first chute 411, connector body 412, screw 413, bearing 414, feeding container 42, container body 421, cover 422;

[0043] Discharge pipe 5, mounting frame 51. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the specific implementation methods of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work.

[0045] To simplify the drawings, only the parts relevant to the present invention are schematically shown in each figure. They do not represent the actual structure of the product. In addition, to simplify the drawings and facilitate understanding, in some figures, only one of the components with the same structure or function is schematically depicted or labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one" but also "more than one."

[0046] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] In addition, in the description of the present application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0048] In one embodiment, a powder feeding mechanism is described, which realizes automatic feeding of powder through the cooperation of a feeding unit 1, a blowing unit 2, a feeding drive unit 3 and a discharge unit 4, eliminating the need for users to manually feed powder, thereby increasing users' enthusiasm for using cooking equipment and improving their satisfaction.

[0049] Specifically, see the accompanying drawings Figures 1 to 8 A powder feeding mechanism includes a feeding unit 1, a blowing unit 2, a feeding drive unit 3, and a feeding unit 4. There is at least one feeding unit 4, and each feeding unit 4 includes a container connector 41 and a feeding container 42. The feeding container 42 is disposed on the container connector 41 for containing powder, and the container connector 41 is disposed on the feeding unit 1.

[0050] Correspondingly, a feeding channel is provided in the feeding unit 1, and a feeding port 111 is provided on the feeding unit 1 in a one-to-one correspondence with the unloading unit. The feeding port 111 is connected to the feeding unit 1, and when the container connector 41 is provided on the feeding unit 1, each container connector 41 is respectively connected to the feeding port 111, so that the powder in the feeding container 42 can enter the feeding channel through the container connector 41 and the feeding port 111. In addition, the feeding channel has an air inlet 15 and a discharge port 14 at both ends in the extension direction, respectively. The air inlet 15 is connected to the blowing unit 2, and the delivery drive unit 3 is transmission-connected to the container connector 41, for transporting the powder in the feeding container 42 to the feeding channel. The powder in the feeding channel is blown out through the discharge port 14 under the action of the blowing unit 2, thereby achieving the delivery of the powder.

[0051] Understandably, in the prior art, due to the powdery nature of the powder, the user often has to manually add powder to the cooking device. This results in a low degree of automation and requires the user to be present at the cooking device to add the powder at the appropriate time, resulting in a poor user experience. In this embodiment, however, the powder dispensing mechanism automatically dispenses the powder, eliminating the need for manual operation by the user.

[0052] In one embodiment, see the accompanying drawings Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 This embodiment further describes the blowing unit 2. The blowing unit 2 includes a support frame 22 and a fan 21. The delivery drive unit 3 and the feeding unit 1 are both mounted on the support frame 22. An air inlet channel 23 is provided within the support frame 22. One end of the air inlet channel 23 is connected to the fan 21, and the other end is connected to the air inlet 15. The fan 21 blows air into the feeding channel through the air inlet channel 23, thereby blowing out the powder in the feeding channel.

[0053] Furthermore, the air inlet 15 and the discharge port 14 are arranged on the two side walls of the feeding unit 1, and the support frame 22 has a first mounting surface 223 and a second mounting surface 224 arranged perpendicular to each other. The side of the feeding unit 1 away from the discharge port 14 is installed on the first mounting surface 223, and the side of the feeding unit 1 with the air inlet 15 is installed on the second mounting surface 224, and then the feeding unit 1 is installed on the support frame 22.

[0054] Furthermore, the support frame 22 includes a first portion 221 and a second portion 222. The second portion 222 is disposed perpendicularly at one end of the first portion 221, and a second mounting surface 224 is disposed on one side of the second portion 222. The delivery drive unit 3 includes a motor 31 and a transmission shaft 32. The motor 31 is disposed within the first portion 221 and is in driving connection with the transmission shaft 32. The transmission shaft 32 passes through the first mounting surface 223 and is in driving connection with the container connector 41. Accordingly, the air inlet duct 23 is disposed within the second portion 222.

[0055] The first mounting surface 223 may be provided on the first portion 221 . Of course, in actual production applications, a connecting seat 24 is further provided on the first portion 221 , and the first mounting surface 223 may also be provided on the connecting seat 24 .

[0056] In one embodiment, see the accompanying drawings Figure 2 and Figure 3 , this embodiment further describes the feeding unit 1. The feeding unit 1 includes an upper half shell 11 and a lower half shell 12. The upper half shell 11 is arranged on the lower half shell 12 to form the feeding unit 1. Among them, an inner groove 13 is provided on the side of the upper half shell 11 close to the lower half shell 12 and the side of the lower half shell 12 close to the upper half shell 11. When the upper half shell 11 is arranged on the lower half shell 12, the two inner grooves 13 form a feeding channel. In addition, the feeding port 111 is provided on the upper half shell 11, and the air inlet 15 and the discharge port 14 are respectively located on the two side walls of the feeding unit 1. Generally speaking, for the convenience of description, refer to the accompanying drawings. Figure 2 The air inlet 15 is arranged at one end of the feeding unit 1 in the length direction, and the discharge port 14 is arranged at one end of the feeding unit 1 in the width direction.

[0057] In addition, the feeding unit 1 includes a plurality of first magnetic members 16 and second magnetic members 17. The first magnetic members 16 are disposed via grooves on the side of the upper half shell 11 near the lower half shell 12, and the second magnetic members 17 are disposed via grooves on the side of the lower half shell 12 near the upper half shell 11. The first magnetic members 16 and the second magnetic members 17 are engaged and cooperate with each other to secure the upper half shell 11 and the lower half shell 12. When cleaning the feeding unit 1, the user only needs to apply a certain amount of force to separate the upper half shell 11 and the lower half shell 12, making the operation convenient.

[0058] Of course, in actual production applications, the first magnetic member 16 and the second magnetic member 17 of this embodiment can be used by selecting magnets or metal parts with corresponding magnetic properties. In other specific embodiments, the magnetic members can also be replaced with other connecting members, such as buckles, suction cups, Velcro, bolts, etc., which will not be repeated here.

[0059] Furthermore, a guide assembly is provided on the side of the upper half shell 11 away from the lower half shell 12, and accordingly, a first slide groove 411 is provided on the container connector 41 to cooperate with the guide assembly, so that the container connector 41 can be detachably set on the feeding unit 1, and the feed port 111 is connected to the feeding channel through the guide assembly 112.

[0060] Furthermore, the guide assembly 112 includes a guide protrusion 113, an elastic member, and a positioning bead 115. The guide protrusion 113 is disposed on a side of the upper half shell 11 away from the lower half shell 12, and the feed port 111 is disposed on the guide protrusion 113. A mounting groove 116 is disposed on the upper end surface of the guide protrusion 113. The positioning bead 115 is mounted and fixed to one end of the elastic member, which is mounted and fixed in the mounting groove 116. The positioning bead 115 extends from the mounting groove 116, allowing the positioning bead 115 to enter the mounting groove 116 or pop out of the mounting groove 116 under the action of an external force.

[0061] The guide protrusion 113 is provided with two protrusions 114, located on opposite sides of the guide protrusion 113. Furthermore, a second chute is provided on the sidewall extending in the direction of the first chute 411, which cooperates with the protrusions 114. When the guide assembly 112 is engaged with the first chute 411, the guide protrusion 113 is located within the first chute 411, and the protrusion 114 is located within the second chute, providing a position-limiting fit and preventing the container connector 41 from vertically separating from the guide protrusion 113.

[0062] Furthermore, when the container connector 41 is mounted on the guide assembly 112, the container connector 41 moves along the guide protrusion 113 and the protrusion 114. After the container connector 41 comes into contact with the positioning bead 115, the elastic member is compressed, pressing the positioning bead 115 into the mounting groove 116. After the container connector 41 is installed in place, the positioning bead 115, under the action of the restoring force of the elastic member, comes into contact and presses against the top wall of the first sliding groove 411, thereby preventing the container connector 41 from separating horizontally from the guide protrusion 113.

[0063] Preferably, a positioning groove cooperating with the positioning top bead 115 is provided on the top wall of the first slide groove 411 , and the positioning groove is hemispherical to enhance the connection strength between the positioning top bead 115 and the container connector 41 .

[0064] It is understood that the feed unit and container connector 41 provided in this embodiment facilitate the installation and removal of the unloading unit 4 and the feed unit 1, making it easy for the user to clean the powder feeding mechanism. Of course, in actual production applications, there are many different structures of the guide assembly 112, which are not described here one by one, and all of them are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0065] In one embodiment, the container connector 41 includes a connector body 412 and a screw assembly. A first chute 411 is provided on the connector body 412. A feed channel is provided within the connector body 412, communicating with the feed port 111 and the feeding container 42. One end of the screw assembly extends into the feed channel, and the other end of the screw assembly is in transmission connection with the drive shaft 32 of the feeding drive unit 3. Generally speaking, the screw assembly includes a screw 413 and a bearing 414. The drive shaft 32 is connected to the screw 413, and the bearing 414 is sleeved on the outside of the screw 413 to allow the screw 413 to rotate under the action of the motor 31. The feeding container 42 is provided above the feeding unit 1. The powder therein enters the feed channel under the action of gravity, and the powder enters the feeding channel under the action of the screw 413.

[0066] Preferably, the feeding container 42 includes a container body 421 and a cover 422. The upper end of the container body 421 is provided with an opening connected to the interior of the container body 421. The cover 422 is arranged at the opening through a thread to facilitate adding powder into the container body 421 through the opening.

[0067] Furthermore, the powder dispensing mechanism includes a discharge pipe 5, which is disposed on a side of the feed unit 1 away from the first mounting surface 223 and communicates with the discharge port 14. Furthermore, the end of the discharge pipe 5, away from the feed unit 1, is bent downward and positioned opposite the cooking pot. To enhance the mounting strength of the discharge pipe 5, a mounting bracket 51 is mounted and fixed to the lower half shell 12 to support the discharge pipe 5.

[0068] The powder delivery mechanism also includes a control unit and a heating unit 121. The delivery drive unit 3 and the unloading unit 4 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The control unit is electrically connected to the delivery drive unit 3 and is used to control the opening or closing of the delivery drive unit 3 respectively, and then control each unloading unit 4 to deliver powder, thereby realizing the control of the delivery node, delivery time, type, etc. of the powder.

[0069] The heating unit 121 is disposed in the upper half shell 11 or the lower half shell 12 and is used to heat the feeding channel to dry the powder to prevent the powder from getting damp and agglomerating, which would affect the normal feeding of the powder.

[0070] Furthermore, this embodiment provides a cooking device comprising a powder feeding structure as described in any of the above embodiments, and further comprising a cooking pot for holding ingredients to be processed and receiving the powder blown out of the feeding channel. The cooking device provided in this embodiment requires the user to manually feed the powder, which is convenient for the user.

[0071] It should be noted that the above embodiments can be freely combined as needed. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present invention, and such improvements and modifications should also be considered as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A powder feeding mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a feeding unit, a blowing unit, a delivery drive unit and at least one unloading unit. The feeding unit is provided with a feeding channel. The two ends of the feeding channel in the extension direction are respectively an air inlet and an outlet. The blowing unit is connected to the air inlet; Each of the unloading units includes a container connector and a feeding container provided on the container connector, the feeding container is used to place powder, the feeding unit is provided with a feeding port corresponding to the unloading unit, the feeding port is connected to the feeding unit, and the container connector is provided on the feeding unit and is respectively connected to the feeding port; The delivery drive unit is in transmission connection with the container connector, and is used for transporting the powder in the delivery container into the delivery channel, thereby allowing the powder to be blown out through the discharge port.

2. A powder feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding unit includes a lower half shell and an upper half shell arranged above the lower half shell, the upper half shell and the lower half shell are both provided with inner grooves on the sides close to each other, and the feeding port is provided on the upper half shell; When the upper half shell is arranged on the lower half shell, the two inner grooves form the feeding channel, and the air inlet and the outlet are located on the two side walls of the feeding unit.

3. A powder feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide assembly is provided on the side of the upper half shell away from the lower half shell, and a first slide groove cooperating with the guide assembly is provided on the container connector to detachably set the container connector on the feeding unit, and the feed port is connected to the feeding channel through the guide assembly.

4. A powder feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guide assembly includes a guide protrusion, an elastic member and a positioning ball. The guide protrusion is provided with protrusions on two opposite sides. The first slide groove is provided with a second slide groove matching the protrusions on the side wall in the extension direction. The upper end surface of the guide protrusion is provided with a mounting groove, the elastic member is arranged in the mounting groove, the positioning top bead is arranged at the other end of the elastic member and extends out from the mounting groove, and the positioning top bead is suitable for being squeezed and contacted with the top wall of the first sliding groove under the action of the elastic member.

5. A powder feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The blowing unit includes a support frame and a fan arranged on the support frame, an air inlet channel is provided in the support frame, one end of the air inlet channel is connected to the fan, and the other end of the air inlet channel is connected to the air inlet; The delivery drive unit and the feeding unit are both installed on the support frame.

6. A powder feeding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The container connector includes a connector body and a screw assembly, wherein the connector body is provided with a feed channel communicating with the feed port and the feeding container; The delivery drive unit is in transmission connection with one end of the screw assembly, and the other end of the screw assembly extends into the feed channel.

7. A powder feeding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a discharge pipe communicated with the discharge port.

8. A powder feeding mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support frame has a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface arranged perpendicular to each other, the side of the feeding unit away from the discharge port is mounted on the first mounting surface, and the side of the feeding unit provided with the air inlet is mounted on the second mounting surface.

9. A powder feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a control unit and a heating unit, the delivery drive unit and the blanking unit are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the control unit is electrically connected to the delivery drive unit; The heating unit is arranged in the upper half shell or the lower half shell, and is used to heat the feeding channel.

10. A cooking device, characterized in that: A powder feeding mechanism comprising any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising: A cooking pot is used to receive the powder material blown out from the feeding channel.

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