Cake making machine with vision system
By introducing a vision system into the pie-making machine, using a color camera and intelligent monitor to detect the dough mixing and baking status, the problems of insufficient dough mixing and underbaking are solved, and high-quality pie production is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423322694.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing dough-making machines continue processing according to the original program even when the dough is not mixed sufficiently or the dough is over- or under-baked, resulting in a decline in the taste of the dough.
The dough-making machine uses a vision system to monitor the dough mixing and baking process through a color camera and intelligent monitor, detect the dough viscosity and baking degree, and control the operation of the corresponding modules to ensure that the dough is fully mixed and baked properly.
This improves the texture and baking efficiency of the dough, ensures that the dough is mixed evenly and baked properly, and enhances user satisfaction.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of food processing, and in particular to a cake-making machine with a vision system. Background Technology
[0002] A dough maker works by mixing flour, water, oil, and other seasonings into dough, then pressing the dough into shape and baking it.
[0003] Existing pie-making machines process dough and pie through automatic programs. However, in cases of inadequate dough mixing, over- or under-baking of the pie, the production process continues according to the original program, resulting in the dough and pie not meeting the predetermined requirements and thus reducing the taste of the pie. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a pancake-making machine with a vision system, which aims to improve the taste of the pancakes.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a cake-making machine with a vision system, comprising:
[0006] case;
[0007] Both the material bin and the mixing bin are installed in the shell, with the mixing bin located below the material bin and the mixing bin and the material bin being connected.
[0008] The baking module includes an upper baking pan, a lower baking pan, and a first driving component, all mounted on the housing. The first driving component is connected to the upper baking pan to drive the upper baking pan to rise and fall, and to press and bake the dough on the lower baking pan.
[0009] A transfer module, installed in the housing, is used to transfer dough from the mixing chamber to the lower baking pan; and
[0010] A control board and a monitor are provided, wherein the control board is mounted on the housing, and the transfer module, the baking module, and the monitor are all electrically connected to the control board.
[0011] In one embodiment, the monitor includes a color camera electrically connected to the control board. The color camera is mounted on a housing, and its lower surface is flush with the upper surface of the lower baking tray to detect the degree of baking of the pancakes on the lower baking tray.
[0012] In one embodiment, the monitor includes an intelligent monitor electrically connected to the control board and installed in the mixing chamber for detecting the viscosity of the dough inside the mixing chamber.
[0013] In one embodiment, the monitor includes a night vision camera mounted on the housing and electrically connected to the control board.
[0014] In one embodiment, the patty maker with a vision system further includes a cleaning device disposed opposite to the monitor for cleaning foreign objects from the monitor.
[0015] In one embodiment, the cleaning device includes a second drive motor and a cleaning brush. The second drive motor is disposed opposite to the monitor and is electrically connected to the control board. The second drive motor is driven by the cleaning brush to drive the cleaning brush to clean the monitor.
[0016] In one embodiment, the first driving assembly includes a first driving motor, a driving wheel, a transmission wheel, and a transmission rod. The driving motor is mounted on the housing. The driving wheel is tractively connected to the output shaft of the first driving motor. The transmission wheel is rotatably mounted on the housing and meshes with the driving wheel. Both ends of the transmission rod are rotatably connected to the transmission wheel and the upper baking pan, respectively. The first driving motor drives the transmission wheel to rotate through the driving wheel, so that the transmission rod drives the upper baking pan to rise and fall.
[0017] In one embodiment, the transmission wheel is arranged in a fan shape, and the transmission wheel includes a gear portion and a stop groove. When the drive wheel meshes with the gear portion, the drive assembly drives the upper baking pan to rise and fall; when the drive wheel is located in the stop groove, the upper baking pan is stationary.
[0018] In one embodiment, two stop grooves are provided, and the two stop grooves are respectively located at both ends of the gear portion.
[0019] In one embodiment, the housing is provided with a guide through hole, the guide through hole wall is provided with a guide groove, the outer peripheral surface of the upper baking pan is provided with a guide protrusion, the upper baking pan is located in the guide through hole, and is slidably connected to the housing through the cooperation of the guide protrusion and the guide groove.
[0020] The pie-making machine with a vision system in this utility model includes a housing, a material bin, a mixing bin, a baking module, a transfer module, a control board, and a monitor. Both the material bin and the mixing bin are installed in the housing, with the mixing bin located below the material bin and connected to it. This allows materials such as flour, water, and oil in the material bin to flow into the mixing bin, where they are then mixed into dough. The baking module includes an upper baking pan, a lower baking pan, and a first drive assembly, both installed in the housing. The first drive assembly is connected to the upper baking pan to drive its lifting and lowering, and to control the lower baking pan. The dough is pressed and baked. The transfer module is installed in the housing and is used to transfer the dough in the mixing chamber to the lower baking pan. Then the upper baking pan moves downward to press and bake the dough on the lower baking pan. The control board is installed in the housing. The transfer module, baking module and monitor are all electrically connected to the control board. The monitor can monitor the entire process of dough making, mixing and baking. When the dough is not mixed enough, the water-to-flour ratio is not right or the dough is not baked enough, the monitor will detect it and control the corresponding module to perform the corresponding operation through the control board to improve the taste of the dough. Attached Figure Description
[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the pancake maker with a vision system provided by this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram;
[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the baking module;
[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the central transmission wheel;
[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the middle shell structure.
[0027] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0028] 10. Housing; 11. Guide through hole; 12. Guide groove; 13. Second limiting protrusion; 21. Material bin; 22. Mixing bin; 31. Upper baking tray; 311. Guide protrusion; 312. First limiting protrusion; 32. Lower baking tray; 331. First drive motor; 332. Drive wheel; 333. Transmission wheel; 33a. Gear section; 33b. Stop groove; 334. Transmission rod.
[0029] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0031] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0032] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model proposes a cake-making machine with a vision system, comprising:
[0034] Casing 10;
[0035] The material bin 21 and the dough mixing bin 22 are both installed on the housing 10. The dough mixing bin 22 is located below the material bin 21 and the dough mixing bin 22 and the material bin 21 are connected.
[0036] The baking module includes an upper baking pan 31, a lower baking pan 32, and a first driving component, all mounted on the housing 10. The first driving component is connected to the upper baking pan 31 to drive the upper baking pan 31 to rise and fall, and to press and bake the dough on the lower baking pan 32.
[0037] A transfer module, installed in the housing 10, is used to transfer dough from the mixing chamber 22 to the lower baking pan 32; and
[0038] A control board and a monitor are provided. The control board is installed in the housing 10, and the transfer module, the baking module, and the monitor are all electrically connected to the control board.
[0039] The pie-making machine with a vision system in this utility model includes a housing 10, a material bin 21, a mixing bin 22, a baking module, a transfer module, a control board, and a monitor. The material bin 21 and the mixing bin 22 are both installed on the housing 10, with the mixing bin 22 located below the material bin 21 and connected to it. This allows materials such as flour, water, and oil in the material bin 21 to flow into the mixing bin 22, where they are then mixed into dough. The baking module includes an upper baking tray 31, a lower baking tray 32, and a first drive assembly, both installed on the housing 10. The first drive assembly is connected to the upper baking tray 31 to drive the upper baking tray. The upper baking pan 31 is raised and lowered to press and bake the dough on the lower baking pan 32. The transfer module is installed in the housing 10 to transfer the dough in the mixing chamber 22 to the lower baking pan 32. Then the upper baking pan 31 moves downward to press and bake the dough on the lower baking pan 32. The control board is installed in the housing 10. The transfer module, baking module and monitor are all electrically connected to the control board. The monitor can monitor the entire process of dough making, mixing and baking. When the dough is not mixed enough, the water-to-flour ratio is not right or the dough is not baked enough, the monitor will detect it and control the corresponding module to perform the corresponding operation through the control board to improve the taste of the dough.
[0040] The transfer module can drive the carrier panel to move via a transfer drive component, and drive the carrier panel to move between the mixing chamber 22 and the lower baking pan 32. When it moves to the mixing chamber 22, the carrier panel picks up the dough in the mixing chamber 22. When it moves to the lower baking pan 32, the transfer drive component drives the carrier panel to flip so that the dough on the carrier panel is poured onto the lower baking pan 32.
[0041] In one embodiment of this utility model, the monitor includes a color camera electrically connected to the control board. The color camera is mounted on the housing 10, and its lower surface is flush with the upper surface of the lower baking pan 32 to detect the baking degree of the dough on the lower baking pan 32. The upper baking pan 31 and the lower baking pan 32 simultaneously bake both sides of the dough, thereby increasing the baking efficiency. The color camera can monitor the baking degree of the dough. When the dough reaches a predetermined degree, the color camera controls the upper baking pan 31 and the lower baking pan 32 to stop baking. When power is reduced due to peak electricity consumption, the color camera can control the upper baking pan 31 and the lower baking pan 32 to increase the baking time to ensure the dough reaches the predetermined degree. The color camera distinguishes whether the dough is fully baked by the color change during baking.
[0042] In another embodiment of this utility model, the monitor includes an intelligent monitor electrically connected to the control board. The intelligent monitor is installed in the mixing chamber 22 and is used to detect the viscosity of the dough within the mixing chamber 22. The intelligent monitor can monitor the degree of dough mixing, whether the water-to-flour ratio is appropriate, the dough viscosity, etc., and can then appropriately increase the amount of flour, water, or oil as needed to improve the mixing effect and quality of the dough, thereby enhancing the texture of the pancake and increasing user satisfaction.
[0043] In another embodiment of this utility model, the monitor includes a night vision camera, which is installed on the housing 10 and electrically connected to the control board. Understandably, during the pressing and baking process on the upper baking pan 31, some dough crumbs and other debris will inevitably adhere to the housing 10, the upper baking pan 31, and the lower baking pan 32. Therefore, the night vision camera can detect the amount of foreign matter inside the pancake maker, thereby reminding the user to clean it in time. Of course, a voice prompt or light prompt can also be installed on the pancake maker to remind the user.
[0044] The pie-making machine with a vision system also includes a cleaning device, which is positioned opposite the monitor and used to clean foreign objects from the monitor. Understandably, during dough transfer, baking, or daily use, some oil or foreign matter will inevitably adhere to the monitor. Therefore, timely cleaning of the monitor ensures its stable and normal operation, thereby improving its accuracy.
[0045] Specifically, the cleaning device includes a second drive motor and a cleaning brush. The second drive motor is positioned opposite the monitor and is electrically connected to the control board. The second drive motor is also connected to the cleaning brush for transmission, thereby driving the cleaning brush to clean the monitor. The cleaning process can be achieved either by controlling the second drive motor periodically via the control board or by using buttons on the housing 10.
[0046] Of course, in other embodiments, the cleaning device may also be integrated into other motion modules, and when the motion module moves, it will drive the cleaning brush to move, thereby cleaning the monitor.
[0047] Reference Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment of this utility model, the first driving assembly includes a first driving motor 331, a driving wheel 332, a transmission wheel 333, and a transmission rod 334. The driving motor is mounted on the housing 10. The driving wheel 332 is rotatably connected to the output shaft of the first driving motor 331. The transmission wheel 333 is rotatably mounted on the housing 10 and meshes with the driving wheel 332. Both ends of the transmission rod 334 are rotatably connected to the transmission wheel 333 and the upper baking pan 31, respectively. The first driving motor 331 drives the transmission wheel 333 to rotate through the driving wheel 332, so that the transmission rod 334 drives the upper baking pan 31 to rise and fall.
[0048] In one embodiment, the transmission wheel 333 is arranged in a fan shape and includes a gear portion 33a and a stop groove 33b. When the drive wheel 332 meshes with the gear portion 33a, the drive assembly drives the upper baking pan 31 to rise and fall. When the drive wheel 332 is located in the stop groove 33b, the upper baking pan 31 is stationary. The stop groove 33b serves as a backup component to prevent the upper baking pan 31 from rising and falling excessively, acting as a safety feature.
[0049] In one embodiment, two stop grooves 33b are provided, and the two stop grooves 33b are respectively located at both ends of the gear part 33a. If the upper baking pan 31 continues to rise after moving to the predetermined highest point, or continues to descend after moving to the predetermined lowest point, then the drive wheel 332 rotates into the corresponding stop groove 33b, thereby allowing the drive wheel 332 to idle. At this time, the drive wheel 332 will not drive the transmission wheel 333 to rotate, and thus will not drive the upper baking pan 31 to rise or fall, thereby improving the stability of the upper baking pan 31. It should be noted that the predetermined highest point is the position where the upper baking pan 31 and / or guide rod will not interfere with other parts in the pie maker during the rising process; the predetermined lowest point is the position where the upper baking pan 31 moves to press the dough on the lower baking pan 32 into shape and bake it.
[0050] Reference Figure 5 In one embodiment, the housing 10 is provided with a guide hole 11, and the wall of the guide hole 11 is provided with a guide groove 12. The outer peripheral surface of the upper baking pan 31 is provided with a guide protrusion 311. The upper baking pan 31 is located in the guide hole 11 and is slidably connected to the housing 10 through the cooperation of the guide protrusion 311 and the guide groove 12. By setting the guide protrusion 311 and the guide groove 12, the upper baking pan 31 can slide along a predetermined track, thereby further increasing the stability of the upper baking pan 31's operation based on the setting of the guide rod.
[0051] Furthermore, the guide protrusion 311 is provided with a first limiting protrusion 312, and the guide groove 12 is provided with a second limiting protrusion 13. When the upper baking pan 31 moves to the predetermined lowest point, the first limiting protrusion 312 and the second limiting protrusion 13 stop and abut, so as to prevent the upper baking pan 31 from continuing to move downward, thereby avoiding the lower baking pan 32 and the dough from being crushed.
[0052] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A cake-making machine with a vision system, characterized in that, include: Shell (10); The material bin (21) and the dough mixing bin (22) are both installed on the shell (10). The dough mixing bin (22) is located below the material bin (21), and the dough mixing bin (22) and the material bin (21) are connected. The baking module includes an upper baking pan (31), a lower baking pan (32) and a first driving component, both installed on the housing (10). The first driving component is connected to the upper baking pan (31) to drive the upper baking pan (31) to rise and fall, and to press and bake the dough on the lower baking pan (32). A transfer module, installed in the housing (10), is used to transfer dough from the mixing chamber (22) to the lower baking pan (32); and The control board is mounted on the housing (10), and the transfer module, the baking module and the monitor are all electrically connected to the control board.
2. The cake-making machine with a vision system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The monitor includes a color camera, which is electrically connected to the control board. The color camera is mounted on the housing (10), and the lower surface of the color camera is flush with the upper surface of the lower baking tray (32) to detect the degree of baking of the cakes on the lower baking tray (32).
3. The cake-making machine with a vision system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The monitor includes an intelligent monitor, which is electrically connected to the control board. The intelligent monitor is installed in the mixing chamber (22) and is used to detect the viscosity of the dough in the mixing chamber (22).
4. The cake-making machine with a vision system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The monitor includes a night vision camera, which is mounted on the housing (10) and electrically connected to the control board.
5. The cake-making machine with a vision system as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The patty maker with a vision system also includes a cleaning device, which is positioned opposite the monitor and is used to clean foreign objects from the monitor.
6. The cake-making machine with a vision system as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The cleaning device includes a second drive motor and a cleaning brush. The second drive motor is disposed opposite to the monitor and is electrically connected to the control board. The second drive motor is driven by the cleaning brush to drive the cleaning brush to clean the monitor.
7. The cake-making machine with a vision system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first drive assembly includes a first drive motor (331), a drive wheel (332), a transmission wheel (333), and a transmission rod (334). The drive motor is mounted on the housing (10). The drive wheel (332) is connected to the output shaft of the first drive motor (331). The transmission wheel (333) is rotatably mounted on the housing (10) and meshes with the drive wheel (332). Both ends of the transmission rod (334) are rotatably connected to the transmission wheel (333) and the upper baking pan (31), respectively. The first drive motor (331) drives the transmission wheel (333) to rotate through the drive wheel (332), so that the transmission rod (334) drives the upper baking pan (31) to rise and fall.
8. The cake-making machine with a vision system as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The transmission wheel (333) is arranged in a fan shape. The transmission wheel (333) includes a gear part (33a) and a stop groove (33b). When the drive wheel (332) meshes with the gear part (33a), the drive assembly drives the upper baking pan (31) to rise and fall. When the drive wheel (332) is located in the stop groove (33b), the upper baking pan (31) is stationary.
9. The cake-making machine with a vision system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Two stop grooves (33b) are provided, and the two stop grooves (33b) are respectively located at both ends of the gear part (33a).
10. The cake-making machine with a vision system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (10) is provided with a guide through hole (11), and a guide groove (12) is provided on the hole wall of the guide through hole (11). The outer peripheral surface of the upper baking tray (31) is provided with a guide protrusion (311). The upper baking tray (31) is located in the guide through hole (11) and is slidably connected to the housing (10) through the cooperation of the guide protrusion (311) and the guide groove (12).