Feeding unit and feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a feeding unit which comprises a shell, a feeding opening is formed in the top of the shell, a discharging opening is formed in the bottom of the shell, and a cavity in the shell is used for containing seasonings; the feeding push rod is vertically arranged in the shell in a sliding mode, and the feeding push rod is provided with a plugging structure; and the vertical movement of the feeding push rod enables the plugging structure to be switched between a first state of plugging the discharge port and a second state of opening the discharge port. The utility model further discloses a feeding device with the feeding unit. The automatic seasoning feeding device has the advantages that automatic feeding can be achieved, seasoning is prevented from being affected with damp, and the accuracy of the feeding amount is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a feeding unit and a feeding device, belonging to the technical field of kitchen appliances. Background Art

[0002] The cooking of traditional dishes relies heavily on operator experience and operation, especially factors such as seasonings that affect the taste, which all depend on the operator's experience. This is especially true for Chinese dishes. As a result, many inexperienced users find it difficult to master the amount of seasonings to use, and the accuracy of adding seasonings is also difficult to control, resulting in unsatisfactory dish quality. Alternatively, users may be overwhelmed by the need to add a variety of different seasonings during the cooking process, which is not conducive to controlling the quality of the dishes. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a feeding unit and a feeding device, which can realize automatic feeding and prevent the seasoning from getting damp, thereby improving the accuracy of the feeding amount.

[0004] The utility model is realized through the following technical solutions.

[0005] A feeding unit, comprising:

[0006] A shell having a feed inlet at the top and a discharge outlet at the bottom, wherein the cavity in the shell is used to accommodate seasoning;

[0007] A feeding push rod is vertically slidably arranged in the shell, and the feeding push rod is provided with a blocking structure; the vertical movement of the feeding push rod enables the blocking structure to switch between a first state of blocking the discharge port and a second state of opening the discharge port.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, the sealing structure includes a first sealing head and a second sealing head spaced apart from each other from bottom to top; the first sealing head / the second sealing head blocks the discharge port, corresponding to the first state, and the first sealing head is located below the discharge port and the second sealing head is located above the discharge port, corresponding to the second state.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, when the feeding push rod is at the highest position, the first blocking head blocks the discharge port, and when the feeding push rod is at the lowest position, the second blocking head blocks the discharge port.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the diameter of the feeding push rod is smaller than the caliber of the discharge port, the first blocking head is connected to the bottom end or the rod body of the feeding push rod, and the second blocking head is connected to the rod body of the feeding push rod.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the axis of the feeding push rod corresponds to the center of the discharge port; the first plugging head and the second plugging head are both formed by expanding outward around the feeding push rod.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, a driving mechanism is further included for driving the feeding push rod to slide.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, the driving mechanism includes a driver, a driving member driven by the driver to move vertically, and a rocker arm having a rotating fulcrum; the two ends of the rocker arm are respectively movably connected to the feeding push rod and the driving member.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the driver drives the driving member to move vertically upward, so that the feeding push rod moves vertically from the highest position to the lowest position, and the feeding push rod is provided with an elastic reset member for driving the feeding push rod to vertically reset from the lowest position to the highest position.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present invention, a vertically extending guide sleeve is provided in the shell, and the guide sleeve is slidably connected to the feeding push rod; the guide sleeve has a concave annular groove on its inner wall, and the feeding push rod is provided with a positioning piece located in the annular groove; the elastic reset piece is located in the annular groove and is sleeved on the feeding push rod, and its top and bottom ends are respectively supported on the positioning piece and the bottom wall of the annular groove.

[0016] A feeding device comprises a mounting seat with a hollow portion at the bottom, and a plurality of feeding units arranged on the mounting seat; the discharge ports of the feeding units are located within the range of the hollow portion; the mounting seat is arranged on a pot cover, and the hollow portion is connected to the feeding window on the pot cover.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0018] By setting two states of the blocking structure, in the first state, the feed opening is blocked to prevent the seasoning from leaking into the pot, and also to prevent the steam in the pot from entering the shell and causing the seasoning to get damp, while in the second state, the seasoning can be added into the pot through the feed opening; the state of the blocking structure is adjusted by vertically sliding the feeding push rod to switch between the first and second states, so that the seasoning can be quickly added into the pot, completing automatic feeding, which makes it more convenient for users to use;

[0019] The seasoning put into the pot is basically the seasoning between the first plugging head and the second plugging head, that is, the amount put in is a fixed amount, so that the seasoning can be put in accurately. The user can perform several putting actions through the driving mechanism according to the required amount of seasoning. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings to help understand the objects and advantages of the present invention, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the feeding unit;

[0022] Figure 2 This is the explosion diagram of the feeding unit;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the feeding unit;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged schematic diagram;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a partial perspective diagram of the feeding push rod at the highest position;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the feeding push rod at the lowest position;

[0027] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the driving structure;

[0028] Figure 8 is a structural diagram of the pendulum;

[0029] Figure 9 It is a structural diagram of the feeding push rod;

[0030] Figure 10 It is a structural diagram of the feeding device and the pot cover;

[0031] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the structure of the pot cover;

[0032] Figure 12 It is a structural diagram of the feeding device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and implementation examples.

[0034] In this specification, directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, front, back, top, and bottom, which are mentioned or may be mentioned, are defined relative to the configurations shown in the accompanying drawings. The terms "inside" and "outside" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively. These are relative concepts and may vary depending on the location and usage of the component. Therefore, these or other directional terms should not be construed as restrictive.

[0035] Implementation Case 1:

[0036] A feeding unit, refer to Figure 1-9 as well as Figure 10 , which is arranged on the pot cover 9 and is used to put seasoning into the pot, and includes a box body 1, a shell 2, a feeding push rod 3, and a driving mechanism. The box body 1 is a hollow structure, and the box body 1 serves as a container. The shell 2 and the driving mechanism are both arranged inside the box body 1. The shell 2 is a hollow structure, and the cavity inside it is used to accommodate seasoning. It has a feed port 2a on the top and a discharge port 2b on the bottom. The top of the box body 1 is provided with a feeding port 1a at the position corresponding to the feeding port 2a. The bottom of the box body 1 and the bottom of the shell 2 are integrally connected, that is, the discharge cavity is formed at the bottom of the box body 1. The user can add seasoning to the box body 1 through the feeding port 1a, and the seasoning then enters the cavity of the shell 2 from the feeding port 2a, and is then put into the pot from the discharge port 2b.

[0037] In this embodiment, the feeding push rod 3 is vertically slidably arranged in the shell 2 and is driven by a driving mechanism, so that the feeding push rod 3 can slide in both directions vertically. A blocking structure 4 is provided at the bottom end of the feeding push rod 3. The blocking structure 4 has two states. One state is a first state in which the discharge port 2b is blocked. When the blocking structure 4 is in the first state, the seasoning is confined in the cavity of the shell 2; the other state is a second state in which the discharge port 2b is opened. When the blocking structure 4 is in the second state, the seasoning in the shell 2 can be put into the pot through the discharge port 2b. The vertical sliding of the feeding push rod 3 can switch the blocking structure 4 between the first state and the second state, that is, the feeding push rod 3 is driven to move vertically by the driving mechanism, so that the feeding unit completes the feeding of seasonings into the pot.

[0038] In this embodiment, by setting two states of the sealing structure 4, in the first state, blocking the feed port 2a can prevent the seasoning from leaking into the pot, and can also prevent the steam in the pot from entering the shell 2 and causing the seasoning to get damp, while in the second state, the seasoning can be put into the pot through the feed port 2a; by adjusting the state of the sealing structure 4 between the first state and the second state through the vertical sliding of the feeding push rod 3, the seasoning can be quickly put into the pot, completing automatic feeding, which is more convenient for users to use.

[0039] In this embodiment, the sealing structure 4 includes a first sealing head 41 and a second sealing head 42 spaced apart from each other from bottom to top. When the first sealing head 41 and the second sealing head 42 are located at the feed port 2a, they can block the feed port 2a, which corresponds to the first state of the sealing structure 4. When the first sealing head 41 is located below the discharge port 2b and the second sealing head 42 is located above the feed port 2a, the discharge port 2b is opened, which corresponds to the second state of the sealing structure 4.

[0040] In this embodiment, the feeding push rod 3 is limited to a movement stroke, which has a highest position and a lowest position. When the feeding push rod 3 is in the highest position, the first blocking head 41 blocks the discharge port 2b, that is, the blocking structure 4 is in the first state; when the feeding push rod 3 is in the lowest position, the second blocking head 42 blocks the discharge port 2b, that is, the blocking structure 4 is in the first state; when the feeding push rod 3 slides downward from the highest position to the lowest position, the blocking structure 4 gradually switches from the first state to the second state, that is, the discharge port 2b is opened, and then gradually switches to the first state. During this process, the seasoning is fed into the pot from the discharge port 2b. When the feeding push rod 3 slides upward from the lowest position to the highest position, the blocking structure 4 switches from the first state to the second state and then to the first state. The entire process of the feeding push rod 3 sliding downward from the highest position to the lowest position and then sliding upward to the highest position completes a feeding action of the seasoning.

[0041] In this embodiment, the diameter of the feeding push rod 3 is smaller than the diameter of the discharge port 2b, and the first plugging head 41 is connected to the bottom end of the feeding push rod 3. The first plugging head 41 can also be connected to the rod body of the feeding push rod 3, and the second plugging head 42 is connected to the rod body of the feeding push rod 3. When the feeding push rod 3 slides downward from the highest position, and the first plugging head 41 is located below the feeding port 2a and the second plugging head 42 is located above the feeding port 2a, the feeding push rod 3 is exactly located at the feeding port 2a. Since the diameter of the feeding push rod 3 is smaller than the discharge port 2b, a gap is formed between the discharge port 2b and the discharge port 2b, allowing the seasoning to fall, thereby allowing the seasoning to be dropped into the pot.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first plugging head 41 and the second plugging head 42 can block the discharge port 2b. The diameter of the first plugging head 41 and the second plugging head 42 is larger than the feeding push rod 3. When the feeding push rod 3 slides downward from the highest position to the lowest position, the second plugging head 42 pushes down the seasoning located between the first plugging head 41 and the second plugging head 42, thereby pushing the seasoning between the first plugging head 41 and the second plugging head 42 downward out of the discharge port 2b. The seasoning put into the pot is basically the seasoning between the first plugging head 41 and the second plugging head 42, that is, the amount put in is a fixed amount. When the feeding push rod 3 slides upward from the lowest position to the highest position, since the discharge port 2b is opened for an extremely short time, basically no seasoning will fall from the discharge port 2b. Therefore, the amount of seasoning put in by one feeding action is fixed, thereby enabling accurate feeding of the seasoning. The user can perform several feeding actions through the driving mechanism according to the required amount of seasoning.

[0043] In this embodiment, the discharge port 2b is defined by the upper hole wall h1 and the lower hole wall h2. There is a gap between the upper hole wall h1 and the outer peripheral surface of the second plugging head 42, and there is no gap between the lower hole wall h2 and the outer peripheral surface of the second plugging head 42. The amount of seasoning released in each feeding action is fixed, that is, basically the amount between the first plugging head 41 and the second plugging head 42. In addition, the time when the discharge port 2b is opened in the process of sliding from the highest position to the lowest position is extremely short, but a very small amount of steam will still enter the shell 2 through the discharge port 2b. After long-term use, it is bound to cause the seasoning in the shell 2 to become damp. Since only a very small amount of steam will enter the shell 2 during each feeding process, it can only affect the seasoning in the shell 2 near the discharge port 2b. When the feeding push rod 3 slides upward from the lowest position to the highest position, a very small amount of seasoning affected by steam can pass through the gap between the upper hole wall h1 and the outer peripheral surface of the second sealing head 42 and fall out of the discharge port 2b, thereby preventing this part from being affected by moisture and affecting the dry environment inside the shell 2.

[0044] In this embodiment, the upper hole wall h1 gradually retracts from top to bottom until it reaches the bottom edge of the upper hole wall h1, so that the upper hole wall h1 forms a slope structure, so that a very small amount of damp seasoning can quickly slide down along the upper hole wall h1 and fall out of the discharge port 2b.

[0045] In this embodiment, when the feeding push rod 3 is in the highest position, the top edge of the outer peripheral surface of the second plugging head 42 is higher than the bottom edge of the lower hole wall h2, so that the outer peripheral surface of the second plugging head 42 and the upper hole wall h1 form a collecting groove c, and a very small amount of damp seasoning can be temporarily collected in the collecting groove c. When the feeding push rod 3 slides upward from the lowest position, the very small amount of damp seasoning collected in the collecting groove c can fall quickly.

[0046] In this embodiment, the axis of the feeding push rod 3 corresponds to the center of the discharge port 2b. The first and second plugging heads 41, 42 extend outward around the feeding push rod 3, forming a disc-shaped structure. Because the axis of the feeding push rod 3 corresponds to the center of the discharge port 2b, the seasonings added are evenly distributed around the circumference, ensuring a more dispersed and even distribution of the seasonings into the pot. This prevents the dish from having a strong flavor in some parts while being too bland in others, which can affect the quality of the dish.

[0047] In this embodiment, the bottom surface of the second plugging head 42 is set to be a plane, so that during the feeding process, the second plugging head 42 pushes the seasoning downward in a vertical downward direction, so that the seasoning between the first plugging head 41 and the second plugging head 42 can be quickly pushed down to the discharge port 2b, which is conducive to the feeding of the seasoning into the pot. The top surface of the first plugging head 41 is set to be tilted downward from the connection to the feeding push rod 3 to its outer periphery, so that the top surface of the first plugging head 41 presents a slope structure. During the feeding process, the seasoning can quickly spread outward along the top surface of the first plugging head 41, which can expand the feeding range of the seasoning into the pot and make the distribution of the seasoning more uniform, further improving the cooking quality of the dish; in addition, it can also prevent the seasoning from accumulating on the top surface of the first plugging head 41, making the feeding amount of the seasoning more accurate.

[0048] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism is disposed within the box body 1 and located outside the housing 2. The drive mechanism includes a driver 51, a driving member 52, and a rocker arm 53. The driver 51 drives the driver 51 to slide vertically. The rocker arm 53 has a pivot point, allowing it to swing about its pivot point. The two ends of the rocker arm 53 are movably connected to the feeding push rod 3 and the driver 52, respectively. Therefore, when the driver 51 drives the driving member 52 to slide vertically, the rocker arm 53 drives the feeding push rod 3 to slide vertically, causing the blocking structure 4 to block the feed port 2a or open the discharge port 2b, thereby allowing the seasoning to be released.

[0049] In this embodiment, the seasoning added to the pot is primarily contained between the first and second sealing heads 41, 42. This means that the feeding amount per reciprocating movement of the feeding push rod 3 in each feeding unit is a constant. The feeding amount per feeding unit is a, and the user's desired feeding amount is b. Based on the desired feeding amount b, the number of feedings per unit is determined as n, where n = b / a. The driving mechanism controls the feeding push rod to slide back and forth n times to complete the feeding process, achieving precise control of the feeding amount.

[0050] In this embodiment, the driving mechanism is provided with a rocker arm 53, which utilizes the lever principle to easily and efficiently realize the vertical sliding of the feeding push rod 3, thereby enabling the precise feeding of seasonings. In addition, it should be noted that, since the feeding unit of this embodiment needs to be set on the pot cover 9, the feeding unit should not be set too high, and the vertical space occupied by the driving mechanism is relatively small, so that the height of the feeding unit can be better limited.

[0051] In this embodiment, the driving mechanism drives the feeding push rod 3 in such a way that the driver 51 drives the driving member 52 to move vertically upward, thereby causing the feeding push rod 3 to slide vertically downward and move from the highest position to the lowest position. The feeding push rod 3 is provided with an elastic return member 31, which is used to drive the feeding push rod 3 to reset, that is, to slide vertically upward from the lowest position to the highest position.

[0052] In this embodiment, the downward stroke of the feeding push rod 3 is controlled by the driving mechanism, and the upward stroke is controlled by the elastic reset member 31. The driver 51 can be specifically configured as an electromagnetic device, and correspondingly, the driving member 52 is configured as an electromagnetic push rod. The principle of the electromagnetic device and the electromagnetic push rod is to use the electromagnetic principle to perform linear motion, that is, the driver 51 drives the driving member 52 to move vertically upward through electromagnetic action. The configuration of the electromagnetic device and the electromagnetic push rod has a characteristic, that is, the thrust of the electromagnetic push rod is relatively large, corresponding to the vertical upward movement of the driving member 52, which can drive the feeding push rod 3 to slide quickly from the highest position to the lowest position, while the pulling force of the electromagnetic push rod is relatively small, which is not conducive to the feeding push rod 3 sliding upward from the lowest position to the highest position. This process is implemented by the elastic reset member 31, thereby avoiding the shortcomings of the electromagnetic push rod. In addition, it can also reduce the consumption of the electromagnetic push rod, avoiding the situation where the equipment fatigue after long-term use causes inaccurate movement, which in turn affects the driving accuracy.

[0053] In this embodiment, a vertically extending guide sleeve 21 is provided within the housing 2. The guide sleeve 21 is connected to the top of the housing 2 and is slidably sleeved on the feeding push rod 3. The guide sleeve 21 guides the feeding push rod 3, preventing the feeding push rod 3 from radially deflecting or misaligning, thereby ensuring that the blocking structure 4 can align with the discharge port 2b during its vertical sliding process to block or open the discharge port 2b.

[0054] In this embodiment, the guide sleeve 21 has an inwardly concave annular groove 211 on its inner wall. A gap exists between the bottom of the annular groove 211 and the surface of the feeding push rod 3. The feeding push rod 3 is provided with a positioning member 32 located within the annular groove 211. The positioning member 32 can be integrally connected to the feeding push rod 3 or fixedly connected thereto. The positioning member 32 can be configured as a retaining ring fixedly sleeved on the feeding push rod 3. The elastic return member 31 can be configured as a compression spring, located within the annular groove 211 and sleeved on the feeding push rod 3. Its top and bottom ends are supported by the positioning member 32 and the bottom wall of the annular groove 211, respectively. When the feeding push rod 3 slides downward from the highest position to the lowest position under the driving action of the driver 51, the elastic reset member 31 is gradually compressed and reaches the maximum compression when the feeding push rod 3 is at the lowest position, that is, the elastic potential energy of the elastic reset member 31 reaches the maximum, the driver 51 releases the control, and under the action of the elastic force of the elastic reset member 31, the feeding push rod 3 can be driven to slide upward, and finally slide upward to the original position of the highest position.

[0055] In this embodiment, most of the feeding push rod 3 is located inside the shell 2, and a part of it passes through the top of the shell 2. The end of the rocker arm 53 close to the feeding push rod 3 is movably connected to the top of the feeding push rod 3. This arrangement can prevent the rocker arm 53 from contacting the seasoning.

[0056] In this embodiment, for the setting of the rocker arm 53, a connecting seat 11 is provided in the box body 1, and the connecting seat 11 is located outside the shell body 2. It can be connected to the shell body 2 or to the box body 1. The connecting seat 11 has two connecting holes. The rocker arm 53 is respectively provided with a rotating shaft 531 on both sides of the middle thereof. The rotating shaft 531 constitutes the rotation fulcrum of the rocker arm 53. The rotating shaft 531 can be rotatably inserted into the corresponding connecting hole on the connecting seat 11, so that the rocker arm 53 can rotate around the rotating shaft 531, that is, the rotation fulcrum.

[0057] In this embodiment, the swing arm 53 and the feeding push rod 3 are connected in a manner such that the swing arm 53 has a transmission arm 6 at its end near the stripping push rod. The transmission arm 6 extends along the length of the swing arm 53, effectively acting as an extension of the swing arm 53. The feeding push rod 3 has two limit portions 33 at its top end, spaced axially apart from each other, with the transmission arm 6 of the swing arm 53 constrained between the two limit portions 33. Under the action of the driver 51, the swing arm 53 rotates about its fulcrum, and the transmission arm 6 of the swing arm 53 pushes the lower limit portion 33 downward, thereby causing the feeding push rod 3 to slide downward, or pushes the upper limit portion 33 upward, thereby causing the feeding push rod 3 to slide upward.

[0058] In this embodiment, by setting two spaced limit portions 33 on the feeding push rod 3 and then limiting the transmission arm 6 of the rocker arm 53 between the two limit portions 33, the feeding push rod 3 and the rocker arm 53 can be movably connected, thereby driving the stripping push rod to slide vertically. The structure of this movable connection is simple and easy to disassemble and maintain.

[0059] In this embodiment, the surface of the feeding push rod 3 has a recessed slot 34 passed through by the transmission arm 6 . The slot 34 has two slot walls spaced apart along the axial direction of the feeding push rod 3 , and the two slot walls form two corresponding limiting portions 33 .

[0060] In this embodiment, the two side edges of the transmission arm 6 are respectively in contact with the corresponding limit parts 33, so that there will be no looseness between the transmission arm 6 and the stripping push rod, so that the bidirectional sliding of the feeding push rod 3 in the vertical direction remains stable, and it can also ensure that the feeding and sealing structure 4 will not be loose when sealing the discharge port 2b, resulting in gaps and leakage of seasoning.

[0061] In this embodiment, the width of the transmission arm 6 is smaller than the distance between the two limiting portions 33. Two abutment portions 61 are formed on either side of the transmission arm 6, protruding toward either side of the transmission arm 6. The two abutment portions 61 abut against corresponding limiting portions 33. The relationship between the width of the transmission arm 6 and the distance between the two limiting portions 33 ensures that the swing arm 53 and the feeding push rod 3 will not become stuck or even jammed during relative movement.

[0062] In this embodiment, the abutment portion 61 has an arc-shaped structure, so that when the rocker arm 53 rotates and drives the feeding push rod 3 to slide vertically, the friction resistance generated between the abutment portion 61 and the limiting portion 33 is small, thereby making the feeding push rod 3 slide vertically more smoothly.

[0063] In this embodiment, the end of the swing arm 53 near the feeding push rod 3 has two transmission arms 6, and the two transmission arms 6 are spaced apart from each other. The surface of the feeding push rod 3 has two oppositely arranged slots 34, and the two transmission arms 6 respectively pass through the corresponding slots 34. By providing two slots 34 and two transmission arms 6 that match them, and by symmetrically positioning them, the mutual force between the feeding push rod 3 and the swing arm 53 is more stable and reliable, which helps to improve the stability of the vertical sliding of the feeding push rod 3.

[0064] In this embodiment, a blocking structure 7 is provided on the rocker arm 53. The blocking structure 7 blocks the feeding push rod 3 from sliding upward when the feeding push rod 3 is in the highest position, blocks the feeding push rod 3 from sliding downward when the feeding push rod 3 is in the lowest position, and releases the blocking of the feeding push rod 3 when the feeding push rod 3 transitions between the highest position and the lowest position.

[0065] In this embodiment, the vertical travel of the feeding push rod 3 is limited by the drive mechanism. The feeding structure is used to block or open the feed port 2a. Therefore, the accuracy of the travel of the feeding push rod 3 directly affects the implementation of feeding and whether the seasoning will leak. The accuracy of the driving mechanism, especially its maintenance of accuracy after long-term use, directly determines the accuracy of the travel of the feeding push rod 3. By providing a limit structure, the highest and lowest positions of the feeding push rod 3 can be locked. This ensures that the accuracy of the travel of the feeding push rod 3 can still be guaranteed even if the accuracy of the driving mechanism decreases, thereby ensuring the accurate implementation of feeding and preventing the leakage of seasoning.

[0066] In this embodiment, the blocking structure 7 includes two blocking units 71, which are spaced apart from each other along the axial direction of the swing rod 53 and are disposed on the swing rod 53. When the feeding push rod 3 descends from the highest position to the lowest position, or ascends from the lowest position to the highest position, the lateral spacing between the two blocking units 71 first gradually increases and then gradually decreases. Moreover, when the feeding push rod 3 is at the highest position or the lowest position, the two blocking units 71 clamp the feeding push rod 3.

[0067] In this embodiment, by setting the blocking structure 7 into two blocking units 71, the change in the lateral spacing between the two blocking units 71 during the swinging of the rocker arm 53 is utilized. When the feeding push rod 3 is in the highest position or the lowest position, the two blocking units 71 can cleverly clamp the feeding push rod 3, thereby locking the feeding push rod 3 in the highest position and the lowest position, thereby improving the accuracy of the moving stroke of the feeding push rod 3.

[0068] In this embodiment, more specifically, the two blocking units 71 are both located on the transmission arm 6. The blocking units 71 can be integral with the transmission arm 6 or fixedly connected to the transmission arm 6. In addition, the two transmission arms 6 at one end of the swing arm 53 are each provided with two blocking units 71, thereby making the clamping effect of the two sets of blocking units 71 on the feeding push rod 3 more secure.

[0069] In this embodiment, the movable connection mode between the driving member 52 and the rocker arm 53, and the movable connection mode between the feeding push rod 3 and the rocker arm 53 are the same, and will not be repeated here.

[0070] Implementation Case 2:

[0071] A feeding device, referring to Figure 10-12 Combined with Figure 1-9, including a mounting base 8 and a plurality of feeding units d, wherein the feeding units d are as shown in Example 1. The mounting base 8 is arranged on the pot cover 9, and a hollow portion 8a is formed at the bottom thereof. The plurality of feeding units d are arranged on the mounting base 8, and the discharge port 2b at the bottom of the feeding unit d is located within the range of the hollow portion 8a. The mounting base 8 has a positioning structure 81. The positioning structure 81 is positioned on the pot cover 9 so that the mounting base 8 can be positioned on the pot cover 9, thereby connecting the hollow portion 8a and the feeding window 9a on the pot cover 9. The seasonings fed from the feeding unit d through the discharge port 2b can be fed into the pot.

[0072] In this embodiment, multiple feeding units d are uniformly set on the mounting base 8, and the mounting base 8 is positioned on the pot cover 9 through the positioning structure 81, so that multiple feeding units d can be used to add seasonings to the pot. Users can add different seasonings to different feeding units d, and add them according to the different seasonings and amounts required for cooking, making it more convenient for users to use.

[0073] In this embodiment, the pot cover 9 has a sunken platform structure 91 arranged around the edge of the feeding window 9a and recessed inward relative to the top surface of the pot cover 9. The positioning structure 81 is a linearly extending and closed structure, the shape of which matches the feeding window 9a and is formed by the protrusion of the bottom surface of the mounting seat 8. The bottom of the positioning structure 81 is supported on the bottom wall of the sunken platform structure 91, so that the mounting seat 8 and the multiple feeding units d arranged on the mounting seat 8 can be stably positioned on the pot cover 9.

[0074] In this embodiment, more specifically, the bottom surface of the mounting base 8 is supported on the top surface of the pot cover 9, and the positioning structure 81 on the mounting base 8 is supported on the sink structure 91 of the pot cover 9, so that the overall area of ​​the mounting base 8 supported on the pot cover 9 is increased, thereby making the state of the mounting base 8 positioned on the pot cover 9 more stable and reliable.

[0075] In this embodiment, the outer edge of the positioning structure 81 is attached to the side wall of the sink structure 91, so that the mounting seat 8 will not shake when positioned on the pot cover 9, further improving the stability of its position on the pot cover 9.

[0076] In this embodiment, the inner side of the positioning structure 81 defines the edge of the hollow portion 8a, so that the area of ​​the hollow portion 8a is maximized, and the area of ​​the hollow portion 8a is basically equal to the area of ​​the feeding window 9a, which means that more feeding units d can be configured on the mounting seat 8.

[0077] In this embodiment, the feeding units d are arranged on the mounting base 8. The top surface of the positioning base is provided with a receiving groove 82, and a plurality of feeding units d are snap-fitted into the receiving groove 82. The snap-fitting installation of the feeding units d facilitates the user to install the feeding units d on the mounting base 8. The feeding units d are also easy to remove, making it convenient for the user to replace or maintain and clean the feeding units d.

[0078] In this embodiment, more specifically, multiple feeding units d are embedded side by side in the receiving groove 82. The side-by-side arrangement can minimize the area occupied by the feeding units d, thereby maximizing the utilization of the receiving groove 82 and maximizing the number of feeding units d.

[0079] In this embodiment, the bottom of the feeding unit d, i.e., the bottom of the box body 1, has a downwardly protruding discharge spout 12 that extends downwardly through the hollow portion 8a. The discharge port 2b is located on the discharge spout 12. When the mounting base 8 is positioned on the pot lid 9, the discharge port 2b on the discharge spout 12 is lower than the bottom surface of the pot lid 9. This allows the discharge port 2b to be closer to the pot bottom, facilitating the feeding of seasonings. The specific structural shape of the discharge spout 12 can be set to be hemispherical, or it can be set to other shapes such as a cone.

[0080] Finally, it should be noted that the above implementation cases are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above implementation cases, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above implementation cases, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the implementation cases of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding unit, characterized in that: include: A shell (2) having a feed inlet (2a) at the top and a discharge outlet (2b) at the bottom, wherein the cavity within the shell (2) is used to accommodate seasoning; A feeding push rod (3) is vertically slidably arranged in the housing (2), and the feeding push rod (3) is provided with a blocking structure (4); the vertical movement of the feeding push rod (3) causes the blocking structure (4) to switch between a first state of blocking the discharge port (2b) and a second state of opening the discharge port (2b).

2. The feeding unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blocking structure (4) comprises a first blocking head (41) and a second blocking head (42) spaced apart from each other from bottom to top; when the first blocking head (41) / the second blocking head (42) blocks the discharge port (2b), it corresponds to a first state; when the first blocking head (41) is located below the discharge port (2b) and the second blocking head (42) is located above the discharge port (2b), it corresponds to a second state.

3. The feeding unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the feeding push rod (3) is at the highest position, the first blocking head (41) blocks the discharge port (2b); when the feeding push rod (3) is at the lowest position, the second blocking head (42) blocks the discharge port (2b).

4. The feeding unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The diameter of the feeding push rod (3) is smaller than the caliber of the discharge port (2b); the first plugging head (41) is connected to the bottom end or the rod body of the feeding push rod (3); and the second plugging head (42) is connected to the rod body of the feeding push rod (3).

5. The feeding unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The axis of the feeding push rod (3) corresponds to the center of the discharge port (2b); the first plugging head (41) and the second plugging head (42) are both formed by expanding outward around the feeding push rod (3).

6. The feeding unit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: It also includes a driving mechanism for driving the feeding push rod (3) to slide.

7. The feeding unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises a driver (51), a driving member (52) driven by the driver (51) to move vertically, and a rocker (53) having a rotation fulcrum; both ends of the rocker (53) are movably connected to the feeding push rod (3) and the driving member (52).

8. The feeding unit according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driver (51) drives the driving member (52) to move vertically upward, so that the feeding push rod (3) moves vertically from the highest position to the lowest position. The feeding push rod (3) is provided with an elastic reset member (31) for driving the feeding push rod (3) to vertically reset from the lowest position to the highest position.

9. The feeding unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: A vertically extending guide sleeve (21) is provided in the housing (2), and the guide sleeve (21) is slidably sleeved on the feeding push rod (3); the guide sleeve (21) has a concave annular groove (211) on its inner wall, and the feeding push rod (3) is provided with a positioning member (32) located in the annular groove (211); the elastic reset member (31) is located in the annular groove (211) and sleeved on the feeding push rod (3), and its top and bottom ends are supported on the positioning member (32) and the bottom wall of the annular groove (211), respectively.

10. A feeding device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mounting seat (8) with a hollow portion (8a) at the bottom, and a plurality of feeding units according to any one of claims 1 to 9 arranged on the mounting seat (8); the discharge port (2b) of the feeding unit is located within the range of the hollow portion (8a); the mounting seat (8) is arranged on a pot cover (9), and the hollow portion (8a) is connected to the feeding window (9a) on the pot cover (9).

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