Smoking machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of food material processing devices, and particularly discloses a smoking machine. The smoking machine comprises a box body, a feeding assembly and a smoking generator. An accommodating cavity is formed in the box body; the feeding assembly is arranged on the box body in a drawable mode, a telescopic opening allowing the feeding assembly to stretch out or be contained in the containing cavity is formed in the box body, and the feeding assembly can stretch out of the telescopic opening to the using position or retract to the containing position. According to the utility model, the feeding assembly is arranged in the box body in the drawable manner, so that the feeding assembly has the use position and the storage position. When the smoking machine needs to be packaged and transported, the feeding assembly is pushed into the containing cavity of the box body, at the moment, the box body is directly packaged, the independent packaging cost of the feeding assembly is saved, the occupied space of the feeding assembly in the transportation process is also saved, and therefore the packaging cost and the transportation cost are both reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of food processing equipment, and in particular to a smoking machine. Background Technology

[0002] A smoker uses heating elements and a smoke generator inside its chamber to heat and smoke food. To ensure a continuous supply of smoking materials to the smoke generator, a feeding assembly is typically installed outside the smoker's chamber. This feeding assembly periodically delivers the smoking materials to the smoke generator inside the chamber.

[0003] Since the feeding assembly is typically detachably mounted on the outside of the smoking machine's casing, it's necessary to package both the smoking machine casing and the feeding assembly during transport. This results in a relatively large packaging volume for the smoking machine, leading to higher transportation costs. Furthermore, upon arrival at the destination, the user is required to install the feeding assembly back into the casing, causing inconvenience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a smoking machine that can effectively solve the technical problem of high packaging and transportation costs of smoking machines in the prior art.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical problems are solved by the following technical solutions:

[0006] Smoking machines, including:

[0007] The housing has a receiving cavity inside;

[0008] The feeding component is retractable and is installed in the housing. The housing has a telescopic opening for the feeding component to extend out or be stored in the receiving cavity. The feeding component can extend from the telescopic opening to the use position or retract to the storage position.

[0009] The smoke machine described in this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0010] In this smoking machine, the feeding component is retractable within the housing, providing both a usable and a storage location. When packaging and transporting the smoking machine, the feeding component is pushed into the housing cavity, allowing for direct packing of the machine. This eliminates the need for separate packaging of the feeding component and saves space it occupies during transport, thus reducing both packaging and transportation costs. Once the smoking machine arrives at its destination, the user simply pulls the feeding component out to its designated position, eliminating the need for manual installation and enhancing user convenience.

[0011] In one embodiment, one of the feeding assembly and the housing is provided with a guide groove, and the other is provided with a guide member that slides with the guide groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the smoking machine further includes a locking and limiting structure, the locking and limiting structure comprising:

[0013] A locking and limiting component is provided in one of the feeding assembly and the housing;

[0014] A locking limiting groove is provided in the other of the feeding assembly and the housing. When the feeding assembly extends to the use position, the locking limiting member abuts against the other of the feeding assembly and the housing to restrict the retraction of the feeding assembly. When the feeding assembly retracts to the storage position, the locking limiting member engages with the locking limiting groove to restrict the extension of the feeding assembly.

[0015] In one embodiment, the locking and limiting member includes an elastic segment, which is arc-shaped in its free state and disposed in the housing. The feeding assembly can squeeze the elastic segment and cause it to elastically deform during the pulling process. In the use position, the elastic segment is in a free state and abuts against the end of the feeding assembly located inside the housing. In the storage position, the elastic segment is in a free state and engages with the locking and limiting groove on the feeding assembly.

[0016] In one embodiment, the locking and limiting member further includes a fixing section, which is arranged sequentially with the elastic section along the extension and retraction direction of the feeding assembly, and the fixing section is fixedly disposed in the housing.

[0017] In one embodiment, the locking and limiting member further includes a movable section, which is arranged sequentially with the elastic section along the extension and retraction direction of the feeding assembly, and the movable section is slidably disposed on the box body along the pull-out direction of the feeding assembly.

[0018] In one embodiment, the housing is provided with a movable segment limiting cavity that restricts the sliding direction of the movable segment, and the movable segment moves through the movable segment limiting cavity.

[0019] In one embodiment, the feeding assembly is provided with a handle.

[0020] In one embodiment, the smoking machine further includes a material holding component, which is detachably mounted on the feeding assembly and capable of conveying smoking material to the feeding assembly; when the material holding component is installed on the feeding assembly, the highest point of the material holding component is lower than the upper edge of the telescopic opening; or

[0021] When the material holding component is installed on the feeding assembly, the highest point of the material holding component is higher than the upper edge of the telescopic opening.

[0022] In one embodiment, the feeding assembly includes:

[0023] A housing, which is retractable from the box body;

[0024] A feeding mechanism is disposed within the housing, and the feeding mechanism is capable of feeding smoking material to the smoking generator of the smoking machine. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding component in the use position in the smoking machine provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding component in the storage position in the smoking machine provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the smoking machine provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding assembly in the smoking machine provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the smoke generator provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the smoking machine provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the material holding component provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model being installed in the housing of the feeding assembly;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base plate of the smoking machine provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding component provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model when it is in the storage position on the bottom plate of the box;

[0036] Figure 12This is a schematic diagram of the locking and limiting structure provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model locking and limiting the feeding component when it is in the storage position;

[0037] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the locking and limiting structure provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding component in the use position of the smoking machine provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 15 This is an exploded structural diagram of the smoking machine provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0040] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the smoking machine provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0041] Label Explanation:

[0042] 1. Box body; 11. Telescopic port; 111. Guide component; 1111. Fixed section; 1112. Extension section; 1113. Guide section; 112. Bridge-shaped structure; 113. Movable section limiting cavity; 12. Socket; 13. Exhaust regulating plate; 14. Inner box body; 141. Shelf; 142. Chip tray; 143. Temperature sensor; 144. Heating element; 145. Smoke outlet; 15. Box door; 16. Inspection plate; 161. Start switch; 162. Feeding switch; 163. Temperature control valve; 1631. Knob; 17. Ash tray; 18. Groove; 19. Base plate;

[0043] 2. Feeding assembly; 21. Housing; 211. Bottom guard plate; 212. Handle; 213. Guide groove; 22. Feeding mechanism; 221. Feeding drive component; 222. Feeding arm; 223. Feeding guide rail;

[0044] 3. Smoke generator; 31. Material receiving guide rail; 32. Heating plate; 33. Bottom cover plate; 34. Top cover plate; 35. Temperature controller; 36. Smoke guide pipe;

[0045] 41. Locking limit component; 411. Fixed section; 412. Elastic section; 413. Movable section; 42. Locking limit groove;

[0046] 5. Controller;

[0047] 6. Heat dissipation components;

[0048] 7. Material container. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0050] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0051] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0052] Example 1

[0053] See Figures 1-4 This embodiment provides a smoking machine that can smoke food and reduce packaging and transportation costs.

[0054] Specifically, in this embodiment, the smoking machine includes a housing 1 and a feeding assembly 2.

[0055] The housing 1 has a receiving cavity.

[0056] More specifically, in this embodiment, a socket 12 with a rocker switch is provided on the back panel of the housing 1. Specifically, the socket 12 is fixed to the back panel of the housing 1 with hot melt adhesive; preferably, the socket 12 is located near the lower end of the back panel for easy user operation.

[0057] The feeding component 2 is retractable and installed in the housing 1. The housing 1 has a telescopic opening 11 for the feeding component 2 to extend out or be stored in the accommodating cavity. The feeding component 2 can extend out of the telescopic opening 11 to the use position or retract to the storage position.

[0058] The smoking machine also includes a smoke generator 3, which is disposed within the receiving cavity. The feeding assembly 2 can supply smoking materials to the smoke generator 3. The smoke generator 3 can heat the smoking materials and generate smoke, thereby smoking the food.

[0059] In this embodiment, the smoking material is in the shape of a round cake, specifically a wooden cake.

[0060] The smoking machine provided in this embodiment features a pull-out feeding assembly 2 housed within the casing 1, providing both a usable and a storage location. When packaging and transporting the smoking machine, the feeding assembly 2 is pushed into the accommodating cavity of the casing 1, allowing for direct packing of the casing 1. This eliminates the need for separate packaging of the feeding assembly 2 and reduces the space it occupies during transport, thereby lowering both packaging and transportation costs.

[0061] Once the smoker is delivered, the user simply pulls out the feeding assembly 2 to the operating position when needed. This eliminates the need for the user to install the feeding assembly 2 themselves, making it convenient for use. When the smoker is operating, the feeding assembly 2, located in the operating position, supplies smoking material to the smoke generator 3. The smoke generator 3 heats the smoking material, producing smoke to smoke the food in the chamber 1. When the smoker is not in use, the user can push the feeding assembly 2 back into the receiving cavity through the telescopic opening 11, saving space.

[0062] Specifically, in this embodiment, an exhaust port is provided on the top plate of the housing 1, and an exhaust regulating plate 13 is installed at the exhaust port, which can adjust the exhaust volume at the exhaust port.

[0063] Specifically, see Figure 3 and Figure 6 The housing 1 contains an inner housing 14 within its accommodating cavity. Inside the inner housing 14 are shelves 141 for holding food items to be smoked. Optionally, multiple shelves 141 are arranged vertically at intervals within the accommodating cavity. To prevent food scraps from falling into the accommodating cavity during smoking, a scrap tray 142 is provided below the lowest shelf 141 within the inner housing 14. Optionally, both the shelf 141 and the scrap tray 142 can be pulled out of the inner housing 14. A door 15 is provided at the front opening of the inner housing 14, allowing the shelf 141 and scrap tray 142 to be pulled out when the door 15 is opened.

[0064] Further, see Figure 6 A temperature sensor 143 is provided on the inner side wall of the inner box 14, a heating tube 144 is provided on the bottom wall of the inner box 14, and a smoke outlet 145 is provided on the bottom plate of the inner box 14.

[0065] The smoke generator 3 is located between the bottom plate 19 of the cabinet 1 and the bottom plate of the inner cabinet. The smoke generated by the smoke generator 3 after heating the smoking material can enter the inner cabinet 14 through the smoke outlet 145, thereby smoking the food on the shelf 141.

[0066] Specifically, the temperature sensor 143 is mounted on the inner wall of the inner casing 14 using four ST3.5×6 Phillips head pan head self-tapping screws. The heating element 144 has an insulating base and is mounted on the bottom wall of the inner casing 14 using two M5 hex nuts and two M5 spring washers. The smoke outlet 145 is stamped into the bottom plate of the inner casing 14 and is louvered.

[0067] Specifically, the size of the door 15 is adapted to the opening of the inner box 14. See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 A maintenance panel 16 is provided on the housing 1 below the door 15. The maintenance panel 16 is equipped with a start switch 161, a feed switch 162, and a temperature control valve 163. When the start switch 161 is triggered, it controls the smoke generator 3 to start. The temperature control valve 163 can set the operating temperature of the smoke generator.

[0068] Triggering the feeding switch 162 enables the feeding operation of the smoking material. That is, after triggering the feeding switch 162, the feeding component 2 can perform a feeding operation to the smoking generator 3.

[0069] Specifically, the temperature control valve 163 is mounted on the access plate 16 using two M4×8 Phillips head screws. A knob 1631 is mounted on the shaft of the temperature control valve 163. Users can turn the knob 1631 according to the silkscreened instructions on the knob 1631 to set different grilling temperatures. Optionally, the temperature control valve 163 is a liquid expansion type temperature control valve.

[0070] Further, see Figure 3 and Figure 6 Within the accommodating cavity, in the space below the inner housing 14, a ash receiving tray 17 is provided below the smoke generator 3. Preferably, the inner surface of the bottom plate of the housing 1 is provided with a groove 18 for installing and positioning the ash receiving tray 17, so as to ensure that the ash receiving tray 17 is stably positioned below the smoke generator 3.

[0071] Furthermore, to facilitate the user in removing the ash collection tray 17, a window for taking out and placing the ash collection tray is provided on the side wall of the box.

[0072] In one embodiment, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The feeding assembly 2 includes a housing 21 and a feeding mechanism 22.

[0073] The shell 21 is removable and can be installed in the box 1.

[0074] The feeding mechanism 22 is located inside the housing 21 and can feed the smoking material to the smoke generator 3.

[0075] Specifically, the feeding mechanism 22 includes a feeding drive 221, a feeding arm 222, and a feeding guide rail 223. The feeding drive 221 is fixedly installed on the bottom guard plate 211 of the housing 21. The feeding arm 222 is drivenly connected to the output shaft of the feeding drive 221. An opening is provided on the top guard plate of the housing 21. The smoke material falls from the opening to the feeding guide rail 223. The feeding drive 221 drives the feeding arm 222 to move once, conveying a piece of smoke material forward a certain distance.

[0076] See Figure 3 and Figure 5 The smoke generator 3 includes a receiving guide rail 31. The feeding drive 221 can drive the feeding arm 222 to transport the smoke material at the housing 21 to the receiving guide rail 31 one by one. Finally, the smoke material can be transported to the heating plate 32 of the smoke generator 3 to heat the smoke material and make the smoke material finally produce smoke.

[0077] Specifically, in this embodiment, when the feeding component 2 is in the use position, the receiving guide rail 31 and the feeding guide rail 223 partially overlap; when the feeding component 2 is in the storage position, the overlap between the receiving guide rail 31 and the feeding guide rail 223 is greater.

[0078] Specifically, the heating plate 32 of the smoke generator 3 is disc-shaped, which matches the shape of the wooden cake; the heating plate 32 is made of ceramic.

[0079] The smoke generator 3 also includes a bottom cover plate 33 and an upper cover plate 34, which are fastened together to form a receiving cavity with an opening at one end, allowing the smoke material to move from the receiving guide rail 31 into the receiving cavity.

[0080] The heating plate 32 is mounted on the upper surface of the bottom cover plate 33, which is mounted on the lower surface of the receiving guide rail 31 at the end away from the feeding guide rail 223. The heating plate 32 is sandwiched between the bottom cover plate 33 and the receiving guide rail 31. A temperature controller 35 is provided on the lower surface of the bottom cover plate 33. The smoking material can move from the receiving guide rail 31 to the heating plate 32 in the receiving chamber.

[0081] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 The smoke generator 3 also includes a smoke guide pipe 36, which is an aluminum tube with openings at both ends. The lower end of the smoke guide pipe 36 is installed on the upper cover plate 34, and the upper end of the smoke guide pipe 36 is connected to the smoke outlet 145.

[0082] Specifically, the heating plate 32 is mounted on the lower surface of the receiving guide rail 31 at the end away from the feeding guide rail 223 using two M4×10 Phillips head countersunk self-tapping screws, two M4 hex nuts, and two M4 spring washers; the temperature controller 35 is mounted on the lower surface of the bottom cover plate 33 using two ST3.5×6 Phillips head countersunk self-tapping screws. The upper cover plate 34 is mounted on the bottom plate 19 of the housing 1 using four ST3.5×8 Phillips head countersunk self-tapping screws.

[0083] Specifically, the feeding drive component 221 is a motor, which is mounted on a motor bracket on the bottom guard plate 211 using two M4×8 Phillips head countersunk self-tapping screws, two M4 hex nuts, and two M4 spring washers; the feeding arm 222 is mounted on the motor shaft using one M4×10 pan head screw. Finally, the top cover of the housing 21 is fixed to the bottom guard plate 211 of the housing 21; specifically, the top cover of the housing 21 and the bottom guard plate 211 are then locked together using six ST3.9×8 Phillips head countersunk self-tapping screws.

[0084] It should be noted that the upper cover of the housing 21 includes a top protective plate and four side plates, and the lower ends of the four side plates are locked to the bottom protective plate 211.

[0085] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the feeding assembly 2 is provided with a handle 212.

[0086] Preferably, in this embodiment, the handle 212 is an embedded snap-on handle, so that when the feeding component 2 is in the storage position, the handle 212 is also in the receiving cavity, reducing the extra space occupied by the smoking machine.

[0087] The handle 212 is fastened to the side plate of the upper cover facing the telescopic opening 11. More preferably, the side plate is provided with a mounting hole for mounting the handle 212; further, the mounting hole is an elliptical hole.

[0088] Of course, in other embodiments, the handle 212 may also be an "U"-shaped handle hinged to the side plate of the top cover facing the telescopic opening 11.

[0089] In one embodiment, the smoking machine further includes a material holding component 7, which is detachably disposed on the feeding assembly 2 and is capable of conveying smoking material to the feeding assembly 2.

[0090] The material holding component 7 can avoid the need for frequent manual feeding of the material feeding component 2.

[0091] Specifically, in this embodiment, the material container 7 is a cylindrical structure that runs vertically through the interior, allowing multiple wooden cakes to be stacked sequentially inside. A cake-dropping slot is provided on the top cover plate, and the lower end of the cylindrical structure can be inserted into the slot.

[0092] In one embodiment, when the material container 7 is installed on the feeding assembly 2, the highest point of the material container 7 is lower than the upper edge of the telescopic opening 11; or

[0093] When the material holding component 7 is installed on the feeding assembly 2, the highest point of the material holding component 7 is higher than the upper edge of the telescopic port 11.

[0094] Specifically, see Figure 1 In this embodiment, when the material container 7 is installed on the feeding assembly 2, the highest point of the material container 7 is higher than the upper edge of the telescopic opening 11. This arrangement allows the material container 7 to have a larger volume, enabling it to hold a larger amount of smoking material at once.

[0095] When the smoking machine is not in use, simply disassemble the material container 7 and store it away.

[0096] Furthermore, in one embodiment, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 4-8 In order to limit the pulling direction of the feeding component 2 and ensure that the feeding component 2 can stably switch between the use position and the storage position, one of the feeding component 2 and the box 1 is provided with a guide groove 213, and the other is provided with a guide member 111 that slides with the guide groove 213.

[0097] Optionally, in this embodiment, guide grooves 213 are provided on both sides of the housing 21 of the feeding assembly 2, and guide members 111 corresponding to the guide grooves 213 are provided on the bottom plate 19 of the box 1.

[0098] More specifically, guide groove 213 is a through groove.

[0099] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 The guide component 111 is a sheet metal part fixedly mounted on the base plate 19. The guide component 111 includes a fixed section 1111, an extension section 1112 and a guide section 1113. The fixed section 1111 is fixed to the base plate 19 by a connector. The extension section 1112 extends upward relative to the base plate 19. The guide section 1113 is set at an angle to the extension section 1112 and is inserted into the guide groove 213.

[0100] In this embodiment, in the use position, the guide member 111 abuts against the inner end of the guide groove 213; in the storage position, the guide member 111 abuts against the outer end of the guide groove 213. This limits the maximum position of the feeding assembly 2's pull-out, ensuring that the feeding assembly 2 can be stably pulled out to either the storage or use position.

[0101] Of course, in other embodiments, a guide groove 213 may be provided on the housing 1, and a guide member 111 may be provided on the feeding assembly 2.

[0102] Furthermore, in order to ensure that the feeding component 2 is stably in the storage position or the use position, in one embodiment, the smoking machine also includes a locking and limiting structure, which can lock and limit the feeding component 2 in the storage position or the use position.

[0103] Specifically, see Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 The locking and limiting structure includes a locking and limiting member 41 and a locking and limiting groove 42.

[0104] The locking limit component 41 is provided in one of the feeding assembly 2 and the housing 1;

[0105] The locking limit groove 42 is provided in the other one of the feeding assembly 2 and the housing 1. When the feeding assembly 2 extends to the use position, the locking limit member 41 abuts against the other one of the feeding assembly 2 and the housing 1 to limit the retraction of the feeding assembly 2. When the feeding assembly 2 retracts to the storage position, the locking limit member 41 engages with the locking limit groove 42 to limit the extension of the feeding assembly 2.

[0106] Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking and limiting member 41 is disposed on the housing 1; the locking and limiting groove 42 is disposed on the feeding assembly 2. The locking and limiting groove 42 is disposed on the lower surface of the bottom guard plate 211 of the housing 21 of the feeding assembly 2.

[0107] Specifically, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 When the feeding assembly 2 extends to the use position, the locking limit member 41 abuts against the edge of the receiving cavity of the housing 1 with the bottom guard plate 211 of the feeding assembly 2, restricting the retraction of the feeding assembly 2 and making the feeding assembly 2 stably in the use position.

[0108] Specifically, see Figure 11 and Figure 12 When the feeding assembly 2 retracts to the storage position, the locking limit member 41 engages with the locking limit groove 42 on the bottom guard plate 211 of the feeding assembly 2.

[0109] Of course, in other embodiments, the locking and limiting member 41 can be disposed on the feeding assembly 2; the locking and limiting groove 42 can be disposed on the housing 1. The configuration can be adjusted as needed, and no further restrictions are imposed here.

[0110] Specifically, in one embodiment, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 13The locking and limiting member 41 includes an elastic segment 412, which is arc-shaped in its free state and is disposed in the housing 1. During the pulling process, the feeding assembly 2 can squeeze the elastic segment 412 and cause it to elastically deform. In the use position, the elastic segment 412 is in a free state and abuts against the end of the feeding assembly 2 located inside the housing 1. In the storage position, the elastic segment 412 is in a free state and engages with the locking and limiting groove 42 on the feeding assembly 2.

[0111] The elastic segment 412 is arc-shaped and accumulates a certain amount of elastic potential energy in its free state. During the pulling process of the feeding assembly 2, the elastic segment 412 is located between the bottom plate 19 of the box 1 and the bottom guard plate 211 of the shell 21 of the feeding assembly 2, and is squeezed and undergoes elastic deformation, reducing the curvature. When the feeding assembly 2 moves to the use position, the bottom guard plate 211 of the shell 21 of the feeding assembly 2 is misaligned with the elastic segment 412, the squeezing force on the elastic segment 412 disappears, the elastic segment 412 returns to its arc-shaped structure in the free state and abuts against the edge of the bottom guard plate 211, thereby locking and limiting the feeding assembly 2 to the use position.

[0112] Furthermore, in one embodiment, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 13 The locking and limiting component 41 also includes a fixing section 411. The fixing section 411 and the elastic section 412 are arranged sequentially along the extension and retraction direction of the feeding assembly 2. The fixing section 411 is fixedly installed in the box body 1.

[0113] The fixed section 411 is set to prevent the elastic section 412 from shifting and to ensure that the elastic section 412 can stably lock and limit the feeding component 2.

[0114] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the locking and limiting member 41 further includes a movable segment 413, which is arranged sequentially with the elastic segment 412 along the extension and retraction direction of the feeding assembly 2, and the movable segment 413 is slidably disposed on the box 1 along the pulling direction of the feeding assembly 2.

[0115] The setting of the active segment 413 can limit the extension direction of the elastic segment 412 when it deforms, prevent the elastic segment 412 from deviating from the initial position when it deforms elastically, and fully ensure that the elastic segment 412 can stably lock and limit the feeding component 2.

[0116] Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking and limiting member 41 is made of spring steel and includes a fixed section 411, an elastic section 412 and a movable section 413. The fixed section 411, the elastic section 412 and the movable section 413 are connected in sequence along the retraction direction of the feeding assembly 2. The fixed section 411 is fixedly installed in the box 1 and the movable section 413 is slidably installed in the box 1 along the pulling direction of the feeding assembly 2.

[0117] The fixed segment 411 is provided so that the end of the elastic segment 412 connected to the fixed segment 411 remains stationary; the movable segment 413 is provided so that the elastic segment 412 can be flattened when it undergoes elastic deformation, and the direction of movement of the end of the elastic segment 412 connected to the movable segment 413 can be restricted, thus ensuring that the elastic segment 412 can undergo elastic deformation smoothly and can also recover smoothly.

[0118] Further, see Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 In one embodiment, the housing 1 is provided with a movable segment limiting cavity 113 that restricts the sliding direction of the movable segment 413, and the movable segment 413 is disposed through the movable segment limiting cavity 113.

[0119] The movable segment limiting cavity 113 can restrict the movement direction of the movable segment 413, thereby restricting the movement direction of the end where the elastic segment 412 is connected to the movable segment 413.

[0120] Specifically, see Figure 7 and Figure 10 In this embodiment, a bridge-shaped structure 112 is cut out on the bottom plate 19 of the housing 1, and then stamped to form the movable segment limiting cavity 113.

[0121] Specifically, the fixed section 411 of the locking limit member 41 is installed on the bottom plate 19 of the housing 1 by a ST3.9×8 cross-slot pan head self-tapping screw, and the movable section 413 is inserted into the movable section limiting cavity 113.

[0122] When installing the feeding assembly 2, first insert the guide section 1113 of the guide member 111 into the guide groove 213, and then install the fixing section 1111 of the guide member 111 on the bottom plate 19 of the box body 1. At this time, the feeding assembly 2 can be pulled out.

[0123] Specifically, each fixed section 1111 is installed on the bottom plate 19 of the housing 1 using two ST3.9×10 cross-slot pan head self-tapping screws.

[0124] Furthermore, in this embodiment, see Figure 3 The smokehouse also includes a controller 5, which is fixedly installed on the base plate 19 of the housing 1. The controller 5 is used to control the operation of the smokehouse. More specifically, the controller 5 is fixedly installed on the corresponding holes of the base plate 19 of the housing 1 by four M4×15 Phillips head screws and four M4 hexagonal flange nuts.

[0125] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the smoking machine also includes a heat sink 6, which is fixedly mounted on the base plate 19 of the housing 1. Specifically, the bracket of the heat sink 6 is mounted on the base plate 19 of the housing 1 using two ST3.9×10 Phillips head self-tapping screws. Optionally, in this embodiment, the heat sink 6 is a fan.

[0126] For example, in this embodiment, the operation process of the smoking machine is as follows:

[0127] First, plug the power plug into the socket 12 with the rocker switch on the back of the housing 1. Then, turn on the rocker switch of the socket 12. The current first passes through the control board of the controller 5. The user presses the start switch 161 on the inspection board 16 on the front of the housing 1. The control board supplies power to the feeding drive 221. The control board is electrically connected to the heat sink 6, the temperature controller 35, the heating plate 32, and the temperature control valve 163. The feeding drive 221 drives the feeding arm 222 to move the wood cake along the feeding guide rail 223. The wood cake is finally pushed onto the heating plate 32, which heats and ignites the wood cake. The wood cake produces smoke. Under the blowing action of the heat sink 6, the smoke guide pipe 36 helps the heat of the smoke dissipate. The cooled smoke continues to enter the inner housing 14 from the smoke outlet 145 through the smoke guide pipe 36.

[0128] Users can set the corresponding temperature by turning the temperature control valve 163. The heating element 144 emits heat to bake the smoked food. The temperature sensor 143 inside the chamber 1 monitors the grilling temperature inside the chamber 1 in real time and sends a feedback signal to the control board. When the set time is reached, the control board will emit a "beep, beep" warning sound to remind the user. After the wood cakes have burned out, they fall into the ash collection tray 17 under the action of the feeding component 2. The user can take out the ash collection tray 17 through the window on the right side of the chamber 1, clean the ash collection tray 17, and then put it back in its proper position.

[0129] Example 2

[0130] See Figures 14-16 This embodiment provides a smoking machine, wherein the same or corresponding parts as in Embodiment 1 are referred to by the same reference numerals as in Embodiment 1.

[0131] For simplicity, only the differences between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 are described. The difference is that in this embodiment, when the material holding component 7 is installed on the feeding assembly 2, the highest point of the material holding component 7 is lower than the upper edge of the telescopic opening 11. With this arrangement, when the feeding assembly 2 is pulled out, the material holding component 7 can pass through the telescopic opening 11 along with the feeding assembly 2.

[0132] That is, in this embodiment, the axial dimension of the material holding component 7 is different from that of the material holding component 7 in Embodiment 1.

[0133] In this embodiment, the axial dimension of the material container 7 is relatively small, allowing it to pass through the telescopic opening 11 along with the feeding assembly 2. This ensures that when the feeding assembly 2 is in the storage position, the material container 7 is also located within the receiving cavity of the housing 1, reducing the area occupied by the smoking machine during operation.

[0134] In the specific implementation of the above embodiments, the technical features can be combined in any non-contradictory way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the above technical features are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features is not contradictory, it should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0135] The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A smoking machine, characterized in that, include: Box (1), wherein a receiving cavity is provided inside the box (1); The feeding assembly (2) is retractable and is provided on the housing (1). The housing (1) has a telescopic opening (11) for the feeding assembly (2) to extend or retract into the accommodating cavity. The feeding assembly (2) can extend from the telescopic opening (11) to the use position or retract to the storage position.

2. The smoking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the feeding assembly (2) and the box (1) is provided with a guide groove (213), and the other is provided with a guide member (111) that slides with the guide groove (213).

3. The smoking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smoking machine also includes a locking and limiting structure, which includes: A locking limit member (41) is provided in one of the feeding assembly (2) and the housing (1); A locking limit groove (42) is provided in the other of the feeding assembly (2) and the housing (1). When the feeding assembly (2) extends to the use position, the locking limit member (41) abuts against the other of the feeding assembly (2) and the housing (1) to restrict the retraction of the feeding assembly (2). When the feeding assembly (2) retracts to the storage position, the locking limit member (41) engages with the locking limit groove (42) to restrict the extension of the feeding assembly (2).

4. The smoking machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking and limiting member (41) includes an elastic segment (412). The elastic segment (412) is arc-shaped in its free state and is disposed in the box (1). The feeding assembly (2) can squeeze the elastic segment (412) and make it elastically deformed during the pulling process. In the use position, the elastic segment (412) is in a free state and abuts against the end of the feeding assembly (2) located in the box (1). In the storage position, the elastic segment (412) is in a free state and engages with the locking and limiting groove (42) on the feeding assembly (2).

5. The smoking machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking and limiting member (41) further includes a fixing section (411), the fixing section (411) and the elastic section (412) are arranged sequentially along the extension and retraction direction of the feeding assembly (2), and the fixing section (411) is fixedly installed on the box body (1).

6. The smoking machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking and limiting member (41) further includes a movable section (413), which is arranged sequentially with the elastic section (412) along the extension and retraction direction of the feeding assembly (2), and the movable section (413) is slidably disposed on the box (1) along the pulling direction of the feeding assembly (2).

7. The smoking machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a movable segment limiting cavity (113) that restricts the sliding direction of the movable segment (413), and the movable segment (413) is provided to move through the movable segment limiting cavity (113).

8. The smoking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (2) is provided with a handle (212).

9. The smoking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smoking machine also includes a material holding component (7), which is detachably mounted on the feeding assembly (2). The material holding component (7) can feed smoking material to the feeding assembly (2). When the material holding component (7) is installed on the feeding assembly (2), the highest point of the material holding component (7) is lower than the upper edge of the telescopic opening (11); or When the material holding component (7) is installed on the feeding assembly (2), the highest point of the material holding component (7) is higher than the upper edge of the telescopic opening (11).

10. The smoking machine according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (2) includes: The housing (21) is removable from the box (1); A feeding mechanism (22) is disposed inside the housing (21), and the feeding mechanism (22) is capable of feeding smoking material to the smoking generator (3) of the smoking machine.

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