Automatic cooking machine

By using a wireless power supply and a detachable coaxial motor and stirring paddle design, the problems of complex structure and difficult maintenance of pearl cooking machines have been solved, resulting in a low-cost and easy-to-maintain automatic cooking machine.

CN223914004UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17FOSHAN PINZHI HI TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520507384.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-21

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Technical Problem

Existing pearl boiling machines have complex structures, high manufacturing costs, and are difficult to maintain. Furthermore, they can easily interfere with the stirring paddle when the machine cover is opened.

Method used

It adopts a wireless power supply device and a detachable coaxial connection between the motor and the agitator. Energy is transmitted through the transmitting and receiving units. The motor output shaft and the agitator are detachably coaxially connected. The drive module does not require a wire connection to the machine body, and the agitator can be quickly removed from the tank.

Benefits of technology

It features a simple structure, low production cost, easy maintenance, and convenient use. Furthermore, the mixing paddle is detachable from the machine body, extending its service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic cooking machine which comprises a machine body and a stirring mechanism. A barrel body is mounted in the machine body; a barrel opening of the barrel body is exposed out of the top surface of the machine body; the system further comprises a wireless power supply device. The wireless power supply device comprises a transmitting unit and a receiving unit; the transmitting unit is mounted on the machine body; a rotation driving power supply is also arranged in the machine body and is electrically connected with the transmitting unit; the stirring mechanism comprises a stirring paddle and a driving module; the stirring paddle is rotatably mounted in the barrel body, and a rotating shaft of the stirring paddle is arranged in the vertical direction; the driving module is provided with a motor and the receiving unit; the receiving unit is electrically connected with the motor; the driving module is arranged on the machine body, an output shaft of the motor is detachably and coaxially connected with the top end of a rotating shaft of the stirring paddle, and the receiving unit and the transmitting unit directly face each other and are electromagnetically coupled to realize energy transmission, so that the rotating driving power supply supplies power to the motor. The device has the characteristics of simple structure, reasonable layout design, low production cost, easiness in maintenance, long service life and the like.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchenware technology, and in particular to an automatic cooking machine for boiling pearls. Background Technology

[0002] Tapioca pearls, also known as pearl balls, can be cooked and then mixed with syrup or milk tea to create delicious food. To improve production efficiency and reduce the labor intensity of workers, some stores introduce tapioca pearl cooking machines to automate the cooking process. Currently, most tapioca pearl cooking machines on the market, such as the one described in Chinese patent application number 2013205923945 entitled "Tapioca Pearl Cooking Machine," connect the motor's output shaft to the stirring paddle via a universal joint and a vertical connecting rod, thus preventing interference between the stirring paddle and the central tank when the machine cover is opened. While this technical solution allows the stirring paddle to be removed along with the machine cover during use, it has a very complex structure, high manufacturing costs, and is difficult to maintain. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic cooking machine, which has the advantages of simple structure, reasonable layout design, low production cost, easy maintenance and long service life.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows: An automatic cooking machine includes a body and a stirring mechanism; a bucket is installed inside the body; the opening of the bucket is exposed on the top surface of the body; specifically, it also includes a wireless power supply device; the wireless power supply device includes a transmitting unit and a receiving unit; the transmitting unit is installed on the body; a rotation drive power supply is also provided inside the body, which is electrically connected to the transmitting unit; the stirring mechanism includes a stirring paddle and a drive module; the stirring paddle is rotatably installed inside the bucket, and the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle is arranged in the vertical direction; the drive module includes a motor and the receiving unit; the receiving unit is electrically connected to the motor; the output shaft of the motor is arranged downwards; the drive module is placed on the body, and the output shaft of the motor is detachably and coaxially connected to the top of the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle; the receiving unit and the transmitting unit face each other and are electromagnetically coupled to achieve energy transmission, so that the rotation drive power supply powers the motor.

[0005] The drive module motor and the stirring paddle in this solution are detachably coaxially connected, and the motor is powered by a wireless power supply to the rotation drive power supply inside the machine. This design eliminates the need for a wired connection between the drive module and the machine. The drive module can be removed from the machine during use, and the stirring paddle can be removed from the machine to quickly scoop out food from the container. This solution is very convenient to use, has a simple structure, low production cost, and the detachable structure of the drive module and the machine makes maintenance very convenient.

[0006] Furthermore, the drive module includes a housing; the motor and the receiving unit are installed inside the housing, the bottom plate of the housing is a bucket lid, the output shaft of the motor is exposed on the bottom surface of the bucket lid, and the bucket lid is placed on the opening of the bucket.

[0007] Furthermore, the barrel lid is provided with a feeding port, which connects the barrel cavity to the outside.

[0008] Furthermore, the top surface of the machine body is provided with a positioning groove, which is located next to the opening of the barrel; the housing of the drive module is provided with a positioning part, and a positioning protrusion ring is provided on the bottom surface of the barrel cover; when the barrel cover is placed on the opening of the barrel, the positioning protrusion ring of the barrel cover is nested with the inner wall of the barrel, and the positioning part of the housing is embedded in the positioning groove of the machine body.

[0009] Furthermore, a filter barrel is detachably installed inside the barrel; a bushing is provided on the inner bottom surface of the filter barrel; the stirring paddle is located inside the filter barrel, and the bottom end of the stirring paddle's rotating shaft is rotatably inserted into the bushing.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom of the barrel is provided with a drain outlet; the machine body is provided with a drain valve; the water inlet of the drain valve is connected to the drain outlet of the barrel through a water pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper part of the barrel is provided with a water inlet; the machine body is provided with a first water inlet valve and a second water inlet valve; the water outlets of the first water inlet valve and the second water inlet valve are connected to the water inlet of the barrel through water pipes.

[0012] Furthermore, the detachable coaxial connection structure between the motor output shaft and the top of the agitator shaft includes a fitting part and a fitting groove; the cross-section of the fitting part and the fitting groove are both non-circular structures; one of the fitting part or the fitting groove is disposed on the motor output shaft, and the other of the fitting part or the fitting groove is disposed on the top of the agitator shaft, and the fitting part and the fitting groove are fitted together.

[0013] Furthermore, the machine body is also equipped with a heating coil, a cooling fan, and a heating drive power supply; the heating coil is located below the barrel and is used to heat the barrel; the bottom surface of the machine body is provided with an air outlet; the cooling fan is installed at an angle below the heating coil, with the air inlet of the cooling fan facing the direction of the heating coil and the air outlet facing the direction of the air outlet; both the heating coil and the cooling fan are electrically connected to the heating drive power supply.

[0014] Furthermore, a low-voltage module is also installed inside the machine body; the input end of the low-voltage module is electrically connected to the rotation drive power supply, and the output end of the low-voltage module is electrically connected to the transmitting unit.

[0015] The advantages of this utility model are: simple structure, reasonable layout design, low production cost, easy maintenance and long service life. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure after being cut open along the AA direction.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part B.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the machine body in an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure for an embodiment.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Main body; 11-Rotation drive power supply; 12-Positioning groove; 13-Drain valve; 14-First water inlet valve; 15-Second water inlet valve; 16-Heating coil; 17-Cooling fan; 18-Heating drive power supply; 19-Low voltage module; 110-Control panel; 120-Switch button; 2-Stirring mechanism; 3-Stirring paddle; 4-Drive module; 41-Motor; 42-Shell; 43-Bucket lid; 44-Feeding port; 45-Positioning part; 46-Positioning protrusion ring; 5-Bucket body; 51-Drain outlet; 52-Water inlet; 6-Wireless power supply device; 61-Transmitting unit; 62-Receiving unit; 63-First acrylic plate; 64-Second acrylic plate; 7-Filter bucket; 71-Support leg; 72-Handle; 81-Packaging part; 82-Packaging groove. Detailed Implementation

[0022] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, an automatic cooking machine according to this embodiment includes a body 1 and a stirring mechanism 2; a bucket 5 is installed inside the body 1; the opening of the bucket 5 is exposed on the top surface of the body 1; it also includes a wireless power supply device 6; the wireless power supply device 6 includes a transmitting unit 61 and a receiving unit 62; the transmitting unit 61 is installed on the body 1, specifically, a through hole is provided on the top surface of the body 1, and a first acrylic plate 63 is covered in the through hole of the body 1, the outer surface of the first acrylic plate 63 is coplanar with the top surface of the body 1, and the transmitting unit 61 is fixed on the inner surface of the first acrylic plate 63; the body 1 also has a rotation drive power supply 11, which... The drive power supply 11 is electrically connected to the transmitting unit 61; the stirring mechanism 2 includes a stirring paddle 3 and a drive module 4; the stirring paddle 3 is rotatably installed inside the barrel 5, and the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle 3 is arranged in the vertical direction; the drive module 4 is equipped with a motor 41 and the receiving unit 62; the receiving unit 62 is electrically connected to the motor 41; the output shaft of the motor 41 is set downwards; the drive module 4 is placed on the machine body 1, and the output shaft of the motor 41 is detachably and coaxially connected to the top of the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle 3. The receiving unit 62 and the transmitting unit 61 are facing each other and electromagnetically coupled to achieve energy transmission, so that the drive power supply 11 supplies power to the motor 41. This design eliminates the need for a wire connection between the drive module 4 and the machine body 1. The drive module 4 can be removed from the machine body 1 during use, and the stirring paddle 3 can be removed from the barrel 5 to quickly scoop out the food. This automatic cooking machine is very convenient to use, has a simple structure, and low production cost. The detachable structure of the drive module 4 and the machine body 1 makes the maintenance of this automatic cooking machine very convenient.

[0023] To prevent dust from easily entering the container 5, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 As shown, the drive module 4 includes a housing 42; the motor 41 and the receiving unit 62 are installed inside the housing 42. The bottom plate of the housing 42 is a bucket lid 43, and the output shaft of the motor 41 is exposed on the bottom surface of the bucket lid 43. The bucket lid 43 covers the opening of the bucket body 5. The receiving unit 62 is installed inside the housing 42 by having a through hole on the bottom surface of the housing 42. A second acrylic plate 64 is installed in the through hole of the housing 42. The outer surface of the second acrylic plate 64 is coplanar with the bottom surface of the housing 42, and the receiving unit 62 is fixed to the inner surface of the second acrylic plate 64.

[0024] To make this automatic cooking machine more convenient to use, ingredients can be added to the container 5 without opening the lid 43, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, the barrel cover plate 43 is provided with a feeding port 44, which connects the barrel cavity of the barrel body 5 with the outside.

[0025] To make the structure of the drive module 4 mounted on the body 1 more reasonable, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the top surface of the machine body 1 is provided with a positioning groove 12, which is located beside the opening of the barrel 5; the housing 42 of the drive module 4 is provided with a positioning part 45, and the bottom surface of the barrel cover 43 is provided with a positioning protrusion 46; when the barrel cover 43 is placed on the opening of the barrel 5, the positioning protrusion 46 of the barrel cover 43 is nested with the inner wall of the barrel 5, and the positioning part 45 of the housing 42 is embedded in the positioning groove 12 of the machine body 1. This design ensures that after the drive module 4 is installed on the machine body 1, the housing 42 of the drive module 4 cannot rotate or move horizontally relative to the machine body 1, which improves the stability of the motor 41 driving the stirring paddle 3 to rotate, and makes the drive module 4 easy to remove from the machine body 1.

[0026] To facilitate the removal of ingredients from container 5 at once, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown, a filter barrel 7 is detachably installed inside the barrel body 5; a bushing portion is provided on the inner bottom surface of the filter barrel 7; the stirring paddle 3 is located inside the filter barrel 7, and the bottom end of the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle 3 is rotatably inserted into the bushing portion. Support feet 71 are provided on the bottom surface of the filter barrel 7, so that there is a certain space between the bottom surface of the filter barrel 7 and the bottom of the barrel body 5, preventing food from burning. In addition, two handles 72 are provided at the opening of the filter barrel 7 for easy removal.

[0027] To facilitate the drainage of liquid from tank 5, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the bottom surface of the barrel 5 is provided with a drain outlet 51; the machine body 1 is provided with a drain valve 13; the water inlet of the drain valve 13 is connected to the drain outlet 51 of the barrel 5 through a water pipe.

[0028] To facilitate adding water to container 5, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the upper part of the barrel 5 is provided with a water inlet 52; the machine body 1 is provided with a first water inlet valve 14 and a second water inlet valve 15; the water outlets of the first water inlet valve 14 and the second water inlet valve 15 are connected to the water inlet 52 of the barrel 5 through water pipes. In use, tap water is connected from the water inlet of the first water inlet valve 14 and purified water is connected from the water inlet of the second water inlet valve 15, so that the user can select the appropriate water source according to their needs.

[0029] To make the connection structure between the motor 41 and the agitator 3 more reasonable, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 As shown, the detachable coaxial connection structure between the output shaft of the motor 41 and the top of the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle 3 includes a fitting part 81 and a fitting groove 82; the cross-sections of the fitting part 81 and the fitting groove 82 are both non-circular structures, and in this embodiment, the cross-sections of the fitting part 81 and the fitting groove 82 are specifically hexagonal; the fitting groove 82 is disposed on the output shaft of the motor 41, and the fitting part 81 is disposed on the top of the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle 3, and the fitting part 81 and the fitting groove 82 are fitted together.

[0030] In order to heat the barrel 5, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the machine body 1 is also equipped with a heating coil 16, a cooling fan 17, and a heating drive power supply 18; the heating coil 16 is located below the barrel 5 and is used to heat the barrel 5; the bottom surface of the machine body 1 is provided with an air outlet; the cooling fan 17 is installed at an angle below the heating coil 16, with the air inlet of the cooling fan 17 facing the direction of the heating coil 16 and the air outlet of the cooling fan 17 facing the direction of the air outlet; the heating coil 16 and the cooling fan 17 are both electrically connected to the heating drive power supply 18.

[0031] To make the structure of this automatic cooking machine more reasonable, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a low-voltage module 19 is also installed inside the body 1; the input terminal of the low-voltage module 19 is electrically connected to the rotation drive power supply 11, and the output terminal of the low-voltage module 19 is electrically connected to the transmitting unit 61. The drain valve 13, the first inlet valve 14, and the second inlet valve 15 are all electrically controlled valve bodies, and the drain valve 13, the first inlet valve 14, and the second inlet valve 15 are also electrically connected to the output terminal of the low-voltage module 19.

[0032] In addition, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, a control panel 110 and a switch button 120 are provided on the front side of the machine body 1. When this automatic cooking machine is in use, it is turned on by the switch button 120 after being connected to the power supply. Then, the control panel 110 buttons and the execution program control the opening and closing of the rotation drive power supply 11, the heating drive power supply 18, the drain valve 13, the first water inlet valve 14, the second water inlet valve 15 and the motor 41.

Claims

1. An automatic cooking machine comprising a machine body and a stirring mechanism; a barrel is installed in the machine body; a barrel opening of the barrel is exposed on a top surface of the machine body; characterized in that: The wireless power supply device comprises a transmitting unit and a receiving unit; the transmitting unit is installed on the body; a rotating driving power supply is further arranged in the body and electrically connected with the transmitting unit; the stirring mechanism comprises a stirring paddle and a driving module; the stirring paddle is rotatably installed in the barrel body, and the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle is arranged in the up-down direction; the driving module is provided with a motor and the receiving unit; the receiving unit is electrically connected with the motor; the output shaft of the motor is arranged downward; the driving module is arranged on the body, the output shaft of the motor is detachably coaxially connected with the top end of the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle, and the receiving unit and the transmitting unit are opposite to each other and electromagnetically coupled to realize energy transmission, so that the rotating driving power supply supplies power to the motor.

2. The automatic cooking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving module comprises a shell; the motor and the receiving unit are installed in the shell, and the bottom plate of the shell is a barrel cover plate; the output shaft of the motor is exposed to the bottom surface of the barrel cover plate; and the barrel cover plate is arranged on the barrel opening of the barrel body.

3. The automatic cooking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A feeding opening is arranged on the barrel cover plate, and the feeding opening is communicated with the barrel cavity of the barrel body and the outside.

4. The automatic cooking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A positioning groove is arranged on the top surface of the body, and the positioning groove is beside the barrel opening of the barrel body; the shell of the driving module is provided with a positioning part, and a positioning convex ring is arranged on the bottom surface of the barrel cover plate; after the barrel cover plate is arranged on the barrel opening of the barrel body, the positioning convex ring of the barrel cover plate is nested with the inner wall of the barrel body, and the positioning part of the shell is embedded into the positioning groove of the body.

5. The automatic cooking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter barrel is detachably installed in the barrel body; an axle sleeve part is arranged on the inner bottom surface of the filter barrel; the stirring paddle is arranged in the filter barrel, and the bottom end of the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle is rotatably inserted into the axle sleeve part.

6. The automatic cooking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water outlet is arranged on the bottom surface of the barrel body; a water outlet valve is arranged in the body; and the water inlet end of the water outlet valve is communicated with the water outlet of the barrel body through a water pipe.

7. The automatic cooking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water inlet is arranged on the upper part of the barrel body; a first water inlet valve and a second water inlet valve are arranged in the body; and the water outlet ends of the first water inlet valve and the second water inlet valve are respectively communicated with the water inlet of the barrel body through water pipes.

8. The automatic cooking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detachable coaxial connection structure between the output shaft of the motor and the top end of the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle comprises a sleeving part and a sleeving groove; the cross sections of the sleeving part and the sleeving groove are both non-circular structures; one of the sleeving part and the sleeving groove is arranged on the output shaft of the motor, and the other one is arranged on the top end of the rotating shaft of the stirring paddle; and the sleeving part is matched with the sleeving groove.

9. The automatic cooking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating coil disc, a cooling fan and a heating driving power supply are further arranged in the body; the heating coil disc is arranged below the barrel body, and is used for heating the barrel body; an air outlet is arranged on the bottom surface of the body; the cooling fan is obliquely arranged below the heating coil disc, the air inlet end of the cooling fan is arranged in the direction of the heating coil disc, and the air outlet end of the cooling fan is arranged in the direction of the air outlet; and the heating coil disc and the cooling fan are electrically connected with the heating driving power supply.

10. The automatic cooking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A weak current module is further arranged in the body; the input end of the weak current module is electrically connected with the rotating driving power supply, and the output end of the weak current module is electrically connected with the transmitting unit.