Liquid feeding device and automatic cooking machine
By designing a liquid feeding device with either a split or integrated structure, the problems of complex structure and cumbersome refilling of existing automatic cooking machine liquid feeding devices have been solved, achieving a simple structure and convenient refilling operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520277207.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing automatic cooking machines have complex liquid feeding devices that occupy a lot of space and require cumbersome refilling operations.
A liquid feeding device with a split or integrated structure is designed, including a liquid container, a box body and a lid assembly. The tubes are gathered together through the lid assembly and output from the manifold or multi-hole connector. The lid assembly is hinged to the box body for easy opening and closing, simplifying the structure and facilitating replenishment.
The liquid feeding device features a simple structure, small footprint, convenient and quick replenishment operation, and easy cleaning.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking machine technology, and in particular to a liquid feeding device and an automatic cooking machine. Background Technology
[0002] In recent years, with the development of automation technology, automatic cooking machines have gradually come into our view. Highly automated cooking machines generally include a liquid dispensing device, which allows for the automatic addition of liquid seasonings. However, the liquid dispensing devices of existing automatic cooking machines have the following disadvantages: complex structure, large space occupation, and cumbersome operation of adding ingredients to the liquid container. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a liquid feeding device and an automatic cooking machine, which aims to solve the problems of the prior art mentioned above, so that the liquid feeding device has a simple structure, occupies little space, and makes it convenient and quick to add liquid to the container.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0005] A liquid feeding device includes at least two liquid containers, a housing, a lid assembly, and a tube inserted into each liquid container; the liquid containers and the housing are either separate or integral structures; the lid assembly is hinged to the housing; all the tubes are connected to the lid assembly and converge on the lid assembly; all the tubes together extend from a manifold on the lid assembly or are connected to a multi-hole connector at the manifold.
[0006] In one embodiment of this utility model, the cover assembly includes a cover shell and a cover plate. The cover plate is fixed inside the cover shell and has multiple flow holes, each corresponding to a pipe. At least one of the flow holes is provided with an elbow, the outlet end of which is above the cover plate. The corresponding pipe is divided into upper and lower sections at the cover plate, and the upper and lower sections of the pipe are respectively connected to the outlet end and the inlet end of the elbow. All the pipes converge in the cavity between the cover plate and the cover shell, and then pass through the manifold or connect to the multi-hole connector at the manifold.
[0007] In one embodiment of this utility model, the cover assembly includes a cover shell and a cover plate. The cover plate is fixed inside the cover shell and has a plurality of flow holes, each of which corresponds to a pipe. The pipe passes through the flow holes and then converges in the cavity between the cover plate and the cover shell, before exiting together from the manifold or connecting to a multi-hole connector at the manifold.
[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, when the cover assembly is closed, the cover plate covers the opening of the liquid container.
[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the manifold is located on the rear end face of the cover assembly.
[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, all the liquid containers are arranged in a row inside the box; the axis of hinge between the lid assembly and the box is approximately parallel to the direction in which the liquid containers are distributed.
[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, both the liquid container and the box body are made of transparent material.
[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the pipes extending from the manifold all enter the sleeve, and one end of the sleeve is fixed to the manifold.
[0013] This utility model also provides an automatic cooking machine, including multiple pumps, multiple discharge pipes, a cooking container, and the aforementioned liquid supply device; the pipe exiting from the manifold is connected to the pump inlet, or a multi-way connecting pipe connects the multi-hole connector and the pump inlet; the discharge pipe is connected to the pump outlet; the pump draws liquid from the liquid container and then delivers the liquid to the cooking container through the discharge pipe.
[0014] The advantages of this utility model are: the liquid feeding device has a simple structure, occupies little space, and is easy to clean; the cover assembly is hinged to the box body, and the liquid container can be replenished by lifting the cover assembly, making the operation convenient and quick. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, 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 these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid feeding device provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model when the cover assembly is opened.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid feeding device provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model when the lid assembly is closed.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid feeding device provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model when the lid assembly is closed.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the liquid feeding device provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model when the cover assembly is closed (in the figure, "left" and "right" are orientation marks).
[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The cross-sectional view at point AA (the "upper", "lower", "front", and "rear" in the figure are orientation markers).
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid feeding device provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model when the cover assembly is opened (the cover plate and tube sleeve are hidden).
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid feeding device provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model when the cover assembly is opened (the cover and tube are hidden).
[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the elbow provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic cooking machine provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid feeding device provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model when the lid assembly is opened.
[0027] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid feeding device provided in Embodiment 3 of this utility model when the cover assembly is opened (the cover plate is hidden).
[0028] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid feeding device provided in Embodiment 4 of this utility model when the lid assembly is closed. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components; installation can refer to a fixed installation, a hinged installation, a relatively sliding installation, or a power-driven installation that allows relative movement, etc. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0032] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in more detail below with reference to specific embodiments. Example 1
[0033] like Figures 1-5The liquid supply device includes seven liquid containers 101, one liquid container 102, a housing 2, a lid assembly 3, and a tube 4 inserted into each liquid container. The lid assembly 3 includes a cover shell 301 and a cover plate 302, with the cover plate 302 fixed inside the cover shell 301. The cover shell 301 and the housing 2 are hinged together by two hinges 6, allowing the lid assembly 3 to rotate around the hinge axis. When the lid assembly 3 rotates to the lower position, the lid is closed; when rotated to the upper position, the lid is open. The lid assembly 3 can be opened or closed by manually moving the protrusion 301b on the cover shell 301. When replenishing the liquid containers, simply open the lid assembly 3; after replenishment, close the lid assembly 3. The operation is convenient and quick. Preferably, seven liquid containers 101 and one liquid container 102 are arranged in a row inside the box body 2, which makes it convenient to observe the remaining liquid in the liquid containers and to add liquid; the axis of hinge between the lid assembly 3 and the box body 2 is approximately parallel to the distribution direction of the liquid containers 101 and 102.
[0034] like Figure 1 , 6 7, 8, 9. The cover plate 302 has multiple flow holes 302a, each corresponding to a pipe 4. Each flow hole 302a has an elbow 403, which includes an inlet end 403a and an outlet end 403b. The inlet end 403a is inserted into the flow hole 302a, and the outlet end 403b is above the cover plate 302. The pipe 4 is divided into upper and lower sections at the cover plate. The lower section 401 is connected to the inlet end 403a of the elbow, and the upper section 402 is connected to the outlet end 403b of the elbow. All upper sections 402 converge in the cavity between the cover plate 302 and the cover shell 301, and then exit together from the manifold 301a on the cover shell 301, preferably at the rear end of the cover shell 301. The upper section 402 of the pipe that passes through the manifold 301a all enters the sleeve 5, and one end of the sleeve 5 is fixed to the manifold 301a.
[0035] Preferably, the liquid containers 101, 102, and the box body 2 are all made of transparent material, such as food-grade transparent PET material, to facilitate observation of the remaining liquid level in each container. When the lid assembly 3 is closed, the lid plate 302 covers the opening of the liquid containers to reduce evaporation. The seven liquid containers 101 are used to hold oil, salt water, sugar water, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and vinegar, respectively. The liquid containers 102 are used to hold water, and the capacity of the liquid containers 102 is larger than that of the liquid containers 101.
[0036] like Figure 10An automatic cooking machine includes multiple pumps, multiple discharge pipes, a cooking container b, and the aforementioned liquid supply device a, frame c, and cantilever d. The liquid supply device a is located on the left or right side of the automatic cooking machine. The multiple pumps are located within the frame c, and the multiple discharge pipes are located within the frame c and cantilever d. The outlet of the discharge pipe is located below the cantilever d and above the cooking container b. The upper section 402 of the pipe exiting the manifold 301a is connected to the pump inlet, and the discharge pipe is connected to the pump outlet. The pump draws liquid from the liquid container and then delivers the liquid to the cooking container b through the discharge pipe. Example 2
[0037] like Figure 11 The difference between the liquid feeding device and the automatic cooking machine provided in this embodiment and that in embodiment 1 is that the liquid container 101, the liquid container 102 and the box body 2 are an integral structure. Preferably, the integral structure is integrally formed by a mold. Example 3
[0038] like Figure 12 The difference between the liquid feeding device and the automatic cooking machine provided in this embodiment and those in Embodiment 1 is that: a multi-hole connector 303 is fixed at the manifold 301a, and the upper sections 402 of multiple pipes are respectively connected to the corresponding holes at the front end of the multi-hole connector 303; the multi-hole connector 303 and multiple pumps are connected through a multi-way connecting pipe. Preferably, the connection between the multi-way connecting pipe and the multi-hole connector 303 uses a quick-release structure, which allows for quick assembly and disassembly. Example 4
[0039] like Figure 13 The difference between the liquid feeding device and the automatic cooking machine provided in this embodiment and those in Embodiment 1 is that the manifold 301a is located on the top surface of the cover 301. In another embodiment, the manifold can also be located on the cover plate 302, with a pipe passing through the manifold on the cover plate 302 entering the box body 2 and then exiting through the manifold on the box body 2. Example 5
[0040] The difference between the liquid feeding device and automatic cooking machine provided in this embodiment and that in embodiment 1 is that: the elbow 403 is not required, the lower section 401 and the upper section 402 of the pipe are connected as one unit, and the pipe 4 passes through the flow hole 302a. Example 6
[0041] The difference between the liquid feeding device and automatic cooking machine provided in this embodiment and that in embodiment 1 is that there is no cover plate 302, and the tube 4 is directly fixed in the slot on the cover shell 301.
[0042] This section provides specific details for all the above embodiments. The liquid container and liquid supply device should be interpreted broadly, encompassing not only liquids such as water, oil, salt water, sugar water, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and vinegar, but also sauces, thickeners, and other materials that can be pumped out. Pipe 4 is preferably a flexible tube, but in some cases, a rigid tube may also be used.
[0043] The above description is only a few preferred embodiments of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A liquid feeding device, characterized in that: Includes at least two liquid containers, a housing, a cap assembly, and a tube inserted into each liquid container; The liquid container and the box body are either separate structures or an integrated structure; The lid assembly is hinged to the box body; All of the tubes are connected to the cover assembly and converge on the cover assembly; All the tubes together extend from the manifold on the cover assembly or are connected to the multi-hole connector at the manifold.
2. The liquid feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cover assembly includes a cover shell and a cover plate. The cover plate is fixed inside the cover shell and has multiple flow holes, each of which corresponds to a pipe. At least one of the flow holes is provided with an elbow, the discharge end of the elbow is above the cover plate, and the corresponding pipe is divided into upper and lower sections at the cover plate, the upper and lower sections of the pipe are respectively connected to the discharge end and the inlet end of the elbow; All the tubes converge in the cavity between the cover plate and the cover shell, and then exit together from the manifold or connect to the multi-hole connector at the manifold.
3. The liquid feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cover assembly includes a cover shell and a cover plate. The cover plate is fixed inside the cover shell and has multiple flow holes, each of which corresponds to a pipe. The tube passes through the flow hole, then converges in the cavity between the cover plate and the cover shell, and then exits together from the manifold or connects to the multi-hole connector at the manifold.
4. The liquid feeding device as described in claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: When the lid assembly is closed, the lid covers the opening of the liquid container.
5. The liquid feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The manifold is located on the rear end face of the cover assembly.
6. The liquid feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: All the liquid containers are arranged in a row inside the box; the axis of hinge of the lid assembly to the box is generally parallel to the direction in which the liquid containers are arranged.
7. The liquid feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both the liquid container and the box body are made of transparent material.
8. The liquid feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pipes that pass through the manifold all enter the sleeve, and one end of the sleeve is fixed to the manifold.
9. An automatic cooking machine, comprising multiple pumps, multiple discharge pipes, and a cooking container, characterized in that: It also includes a liquid feeding device as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; The pipe exiting from the manifold is connected to the pump inlet, or the multi-way connecting pipe connects the multi-hole connector and the pump inlet; The discharge pipe is connected to the discharge port of the pump; The pump draws liquid from the liquid container and then delivers the liquid to the cooking container through the discharge pipe.