Cooking machine

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic cooker. The automatic cooker comprises a cooker body, a cooker device, a feeding device, a dish discharging device, a mechanical arm device and a control device. When the automatic cooker is used, a dinner plate is firstly placed on the dish outlet device, and dishes and / or seasonings are put into the cooker body through the feeding device. Then the mechanical arm drives the first connecting piece to move, so that the first connecting piece is detachably and fixedly connected with the first connecting part on the required cooking tool, different cooking actions are correspondingly completed through the cooking tool, and high-quality meal delivery is guaranteed. And finally, when the dishes in the cooker body need to be taken out of the cooker, the overturning driving mechanism drives the cooker body to rotate so as to rotationally pour the dishes in the cooker body into the dinner plate, and meanwhile, the mechanical arm body drives the cooking tool through the first connecting piece and the first connecting part to thoroughly pull out the remaining dishes in the cooker body. Automatic dish discharging is achieved, it is guaranteed that dishes are discharged in time, the dishes are prevented from being over-cooked, and the dish discharging quality of the cooking machine is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking equipment, and in particular to a stir-fry machine. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese cuisine, as a unique and captivating culinary culture, is widely popular for its rich flavors and diverse cooking techniques. However, achieving high-quality standardization remains a challenge for Chinese cuisine, becoming a significant obstacle to its large-scale development. The stir-fry machine, an intelligent device capable of automating the cooking process, offers new opportunities for the standardization of Chinese cuisine. However, current stir-fry machines cannot meet the demands for high-quality food production. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a cooking machine that addresses the problem that existing cooking machines in related technologies cannot meet the demand for high-quality meals.

[0004] The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] On the one hand, a cooking machine is provided, including:

[0006] Organism;

[0007] A cookware device is installed on the machine body and includes a cookware body and a flipping drive mechanism. The flipping drive mechanism is connected to the cookware body and is used to drive the cookware body to rotate and pour out the food.

[0008] A feeding device is installed on the machine body and is used to feed ingredients into the cookware body;

[0009] A food dispensing device is installed on the machine body and is used to carry tableware so that the tableware can hold the food poured out by the rotating pot body;

[0010] A robotic arm device includes a robotic arm body mounted on the machine body, a first connector mounted at the end of the robotic arm body, and a cooking tool having a first connecting portion. The number of the cooking tools is at least one, and all of them are placed on the machine body. The first connector can be optionally detachably and fixedly connected to any one of the first connecting portions.

[0011] The control device is communicatively connected to the flipping drive mechanism, the feeding device, and the robotic arm body.

[0012] The cooking machine of this application, in its use, first places a plate on the food dispensing device, and then feeds vegetables and / or seasonings into the pot body through the feeding device. Next, a robotic arm drives a first connecting member to move, allowing the first connecting member to be detachably and securely connected to a first connecting part on a desired cooking tool. This cooking tool then performs various cooking actions such as stirring, flipping, mixing, pressing, separating, blanching, or braising, adapting to complex recipes and ensuring high-quality food output. Finally, when the food in the pot body needs to be removed, a flipping drive mechanism rotates the pot body to rotate and pour the food into the plate. Simultaneously, the robotic arm, through the first connecting member and the first connecting part, drives a cooking tool to remove any remaining food from the pot body, achieving automatic food dispensing and ensuring timely serving, preventing overcooking and improving the quality of the food served by the cooking machine.

[0013] The technical solution will be further explained below:

[0014] In one embodiment, the machine body is provided with a placement station, and the cooking machine further includes a spraying device, which is installed on the machine body and is used to spray and clean the cooking tools when the cooking tools are placed in the placement station.

[0015] In one embodiment, the end of the robotic arm body is provided with an air blowing section, and the cooking machine further includes an air blowing mechanism, which is connected to the air blowing section and is used to blow air to the cookware body through the air blowing section.

[0016] In one embodiment, the flipping drive mechanism includes a flipping drive component and an eccentric rotating shaft that is pulsatorically connected to the flipping drive component. The eccentric rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the cookware body and can drive the cookware body to rotate eccentrically under the drive of the flipping drive component.

[0017] In one embodiment, the feeding device includes a main feeding module, a liquid feeding module, and a fixed particle feeding module. The main feeding module is located on one side of the cookware body and is used to feed food into the cookware body. The liquid feeding module extends above the cookware body and is used to feed liquid seasonings into the cookware body. The fixed particle feeding module extends above the cookware body and is used to feed solid particle seasonings into the cookware body.

[0018] In one embodiment, the main feeding module includes a first rotary drive mechanism, a rotary tray, a first material box, and a feeding drive mechanism. The first rotary drive mechanism is tractively connected to the rotary tray. The number of first material boxes is at least one. Each first material box is placed on the rotary tray along its circumference. The first material box has a feeding station. The feeding drive mechanism is configured to grab the first material box when the first rotary drive mechanism drives the first material box to rotate to the feeding station via the rotary tray, and drive the first material box to rotate so as to feed the food in the first material box into the cookware body.

[0019] In one embodiment, the food dispensing device includes a food dispensing tray and a second rotary drive mechanism. The food dispensing tray is used to carry the tableware and has a hidden workstation, a food dispensing workstation, and a food retrieval workstation. The second rotary drive mechanism is connected to the food dispensing tray and is used to drive the food dispensing tray to move between the hidden workstation, the food dispensing workstation, and the food retrieval workstation.

[0020] In one embodiment, the cooking machine further includes a water tank device mounted on the machine body and extending above the cookware body, the water tank device being used to supply water to the cookware body.

[0021] In one embodiment, the water tank device includes a water tank body, a control valve, a water supply assembly, a liquid level sensor, a temperature sensor, and a heating element. The water tank body has an inner cavity for storing water, and an inlet and an outlet communicating with the inner cavity. The control valve is installed at the inlet and is used to control the opening or closing of the inlet. One end of the water supply assembly is connected to the outlet, and the other end extends to the top of the cookware body and is used to transport water from the inner cavity to the cookware body. The liquid level sensor is installed on the water tank body and is used to detect the liquid level in the inner cavity. The temperature sensor is installed on the water tank body and is used to detect the water temperature in the inner cavity. The heating element is installed in the inner cavity and is used to heat the water in the inner cavity. The liquid level sensor, the temperature sensor, and the heating element are all communicatively connected to the control device.

[0022] In one embodiment, the cooking machine further includes an interactive device that is communicatively connected to the control device. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking machine according to one embodiment.

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the robotic arm body and the first connecting component.

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the robotic arm device in the diagram.

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cookware device in the diagram.

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main feeding module.

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A structural diagram of the main feeding module from another perspective.

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the fixed particle feeding module in the diagram.

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the fixed particle feeding module from another perspective.

[0033] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the food dispensing device.

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water tank device according to one embodiment.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 10. Cooking machine; 100. Machine body; 110. Placement station; 120. Placement rack; 130. Blanching / dehydration station; 200. Cookware device; 210. Cookware body; 220. Tilting drive mechanism; 221. Tilting drive assembly; 222. Eccentric rotating shaft; 300. Feeding device; 310. Main feeding module; 311. First rotary drive mechanism; 312. Rotary tray; 3121. First slot; 313. First material box; 3131. Second connecting part; 314. Second connecting piece; 315. Feeding drive mechanism; 3151. Rotary drive assembly; 3152. Feeding rod; 320. Liquid feeding module; 321. Nozzle; 330. Fixed pellet feeding module; 331, third feed box; 332, discharge mechanism; 333, storage channel; 334, blowing mechanism; 400, food dispensing device; 410, food dispensing tray; 420, second rotary drive mechanism; 500, robotic arm device; 510, robotic arm body; 520, first connector; 530, cooking tool; 531, first connecting part; 540, air blowing part; 600, control device; 700, water tank device; 710, water tank body; 711, inner cavity; 712, water inlet; 713, water outlet; 720, liquid level sensor; 730, temperature sensor; 740, heating element; 750, filter; 800, interactive device. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0038] In response to the problem that cooking machines in related technologies cannot meet the demand for high-quality meals, the inventors discovered through research and testing that there are two main types of existing automatic cooking machines: drum-type cooking machines and stirring-type cooking machines.

[0039] 1. Drum-type cooking machines are further divided into two types.

[0040] Fixed baffle to the pot body: The pot body is tilted and rotated continuously. The baffle on the inner side wall brings the food to a high position, and the food falls naturally by gravity, thus achieving stir-frying.

[0041] Relative rotation type: The pot body remains stationary, while the baffle rotates around the pot body's axis, stirring the food inside the pot to complete the stir-frying process.

[0042] 2. Stir-fry type: The pot contains three stirring components: two eccentric rotating shafts and one fixed blade. The two eccentric rotating shafts move along the shape of the pot wall, while the fixed blade pushes the food on the outside back to the center of the pot, thus achieving a stir-frying effect.

[0043] The above automatic cooking machines all have the following drawbacks:

[0044] 1. The stir-frying action is relatively fixed and lacks flexibility. It is not well adapted to complex dishes and the operation is relatively simple, making it difficult to achieve precise stir-frying. In particular, the stirring method may damage the shape of the ingredients and affect their appearance.

[0045] 2. Complete automation is not possible. While drum-type and stirring-type stir-fry machines achieve a certain degree of automation, Chinese cuisine commonly employs techniques such as blanching, boiling, and stewing, for which these two types of products currently do not exist. Furthermore, manual assistance is still required for serving and washing the pot, making it impossible to truly liberate human labor.

[0046] 3. Overcooked food. The drum and agitator cannot automatically dispense the food. If staff do not intervene for a period of time after cooking, the food will become overcooked, affecting its taste.

[0047] 4. Inability to dry cookware quickly. After washing the cookware, residual water droplets inside will affect the preparation of the next dish and the quality of the final product.

[0048] Based on this, the following embodiments of the cooking machine 10 of this application are proposed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0049] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, a cooking machine 10 is provided, including a body 100, a cookware device 200, a feeding device 300, a dispensing device 400, a robotic arm device 500, and a control device 600. The cookware device 200 is mounted on the body 100 and includes a cookware body 210 and a tilting drive mechanism 220. The tilting drive mechanism 220 is kinetically connected to the cookware body 210 and is used to drive the cookware body 210 to rotate and dispense food. The feeding device 300 is mounted on the body 100 and located on one side of the cookware body 210. The feeding device 300 is used to feed food into the cookware body 210. The dispensing device 400 is mounted on the body 100 and located on one side of the cookware body 210. The dispensing device 400 is used to carry tableware so that the tableware can hold the food dispensed by the rotating cookware body 210. The robotic arm device 500 includes a robotic arm body 510 mounted on a machine body 100, a first connector 520 mounted at the end of the robotic arm body 510, and a cooking utensil 530 having a first connecting portion 531. There is at least one cooking utensil 530, all of which are placed on the machine body 100. The first connector 520 is optionally detachably fixedly connected to any one of the first connecting portions 531. The control device 600 is communicatively connected to the flipping drive mechanism 220, the feeding device 300, and the robotic arm body 510.

[0050] The cooking machine 10 of this application, when in use, first places a plate on the food dispensing device 400, and then feeds vegetables and / or seasonings into the pot body 210 through the feeding device 300. Then, the robotic arm drives the first connecting member 520 to move, so that the first connecting member 520 is detachably and fixedly connected to the first connecting part 531 on the required cooking tool 530. The cooking tool 530 is used to perform cooking actions such as picking vegetables, turning vegetables, stirring, pressing, separating, blanching, or stewing, adapting to complex recipes and ensuring high-quality food output. Finally, when the food in the pot body 210 needs to be taken out, the flipping drive mechanism 220 drives the pot body 210 to rotate and pour the food into the plate. At the same time, the robotic arm body 510 drives the cooking tool 530 through the first connector 520 and the first connecting part 531 to remove the remaining food in the pot body 210, so as to realize automatic food dispensing and ensure that the food is served in a timely manner, prevent the food from being overcooked, and improve the food quality of the cooking machine 10.

[0051] The first connector 520 can be detachably and fixedly connected to the first connecting part 531 by snap-fit, plug-in, magnetic attraction, or other means. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first connector 520 can be configured as an electromagnetic chuck, and the first connecting part 531 can be configured as a magnet or a metal component that can be magnetically attracted by the electromagnetic chuck. Thus, the electromagnetic chuck can attract or de-attract different cooking utensils 530 by switching on and off power.

[0052] It should be noted that cooking tools 530 refer to all tools used throughout the cooking process. The quantity and specific types of cooking tools 530 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs. Specifically, in this embodiment, the types of cooking tools 530 include, but are not limited to, spatulas, pot brushes, blanching baskets, and pot lids.

[0053] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, optionally, the machine body 100 is provided with a placement station 110. The cooking machine 10 also includes a spraying device (not shown), which is installed on the machine body 100 and is used to spray and clean the cooking tool 530 when it is placed in the placement station 110. In this way, the spraying device can spray and clean the cooking tool 530 after use and when it is returned to the placement station 110, preventing residual food on the cooking tool 530 from carrying over to the next dish and causing cross-contamination of flavors, thereby further improving the food quality of the cooking machine 10.

[0054] The spray device can be configured as any structure in the relevant technology that can be used for spray cleaning.

[0055] like Figure 3 As shown, specifically in this embodiment, the placement station 110 is located on the worktable of the machine body 100. The placement station 110 is provided with at least two second slots, which are used to engage with a spatula and a pot brush, respectively. A placement rack 120 is also installed on the worktable of the machine body 100. The placement rack 120 is located on the rear side of the pot body 210 and is used to place a blanching basket and a pot lid. The machine body 100 is also provided with a blanching station 130. The blanching station 130 is located on the side of the pot body 210 near the serving device 400. When blanching or blanching is required, the robotic arm body 510 moves the blanching cage from the placement rack 120 to the blanching / blanching station 130 via the first connector 520 and the first connecting part 531 on the blanching cage. Then, the flipping drive mechanism 220 drives the pot body 210 to rotate and pour the blanched or blanched vegetables into the blanching cage for later use. Afterward, the vegetables in the blanching cage are poured back into the pot body 210 to meet the customer's blanching / blanching requirements.

[0056] like Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the end of the robotic arm body 510 is provided with an air blowing section 540. The cooking machine 10 also includes an air blowing mechanism (not shown). The air blowing mechanism is connected to the air blowing section 540 and is used to blow air onto the cookware body 210 through the air blowing section 540. Thus, after cleaning the cookware body 210, the air blowing mechanism blows gas onto the air blowing section 540, and the robotic arm body 510 drives the air blowing section 540 to move, so that the gas at the air blowing section 540 can be blown toward the cookware body 210 to quickly dry the cookware body 210 for use, thereby improving the cooking efficiency and practicality of the cooking machine 10.

[0057] The blowing part 540 can be configured as a blowing port, a blowing nozzle, or other blowing structure.

[0058] Specifically, in this embodiment, before serving the previous dish and preparing the next dish, the robotic arm body 510 drives the pot brush to perform deep cleaning of the pot body 210 through the first connector 520 and the first connecting part 531 on the pot brush to prevent residue. At the same time, the air blowing part 540 at the end of the robotic arm body 510 can quickly clean the water droplets inside the pot body 210, making it convenient for the next round of cooking and saving manual operation time.

[0059] In other embodiments, the robotic arm body 510 can drive the spatula to move through the first connector 520 and the first connecting part 531 on the spatula, so as to complete human-like processes such as picking, turning, stirring, pressing and spreading, adapting to complex dishes (i.e. recipe products) and ensuring high-quality food preparation.

[0060] In other embodiments, the robotic arm body 510 can drive the pot lid to cover the pot body 210 through the first connector 520 and the first connecting part 531 on the pot lid to meet the needs of braising, making soup, reducing sauce, etc.

[0061] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the flipping drive mechanism 220 includes a flipping drive assembly 221 and an eccentric rotating shaft 222 that is pulsatorically connected to the flipping drive assembly 221. The eccentric rotating shaft 222 is fixedly connected to the pot body 210 and can drive the pot body 210 to rotate eccentrically under the drive of the flipping drive assembly 221. In this way, the pot body 210 is fixed to the eccentric rotating shaft 222 in an eccentric manner, which makes it convenient for the pot body 210 to rotate and pour out the food with the smallest possible offset. This ensures that the pot body 210 can be poured smoothly into the plate on the serving device 400 when serving food or soup without splashing, thus improving the practicality of the cooking machine 10.

[0062] Specifically, in this embodiment, the cookware body 210 also includes a mounting bracket installed on the machine body 100. The mounting bracket is located on the side of the cookware body 210 away from the eccentric rotating shaft 222 and is rotatably connected to the cookware body 210. The eccentric rotating shaft 222 can be fixedly connected to the cookware body 210 by snap-fit, screw connection or other means.

[0063] It should be noted that eccentric rotation refers to the rotation of an object around an axis that does not pass through its center of mass. Specifically, in this embodiment, the cookware body 210 has a central axis that coincides with its center of mass, and the rotation axis of the eccentric rotation shaft 222 is out of plane from the central axis of the cookware body 210. Specifically, the central axis of the cookware body 210 is perpendicular to and does not intersect the rotation axis of the eccentric rotation shaft 222.

[0064] The flipping drive assembly 221 can be configured as any structure in the related art capable of driving the eccentric rotating shaft 222 to rotate around its own axis. The cookware body 210 can be configured as any cookware structure for automatic cooking in the related art.

[0065] Specifically, in this embodiment, the cookware body 210 includes a pot body, and an electromagnetic coil, a temperature detector, and a cooling fan, all mounted on the bottom of the pot body. The electromagnetic coil is communicatively connected to the control device 600, enabling it to heat the pot body according to commands issued by the control device 600. The temperature detector is also communicatively connected to the control device 600 and is used to detect the temperature in real time. If the detected temperature is too high, it promptly feeds back to the control device 600, which then de-energizes the electromagnetic coil based on the feedback signal. The cooling fan is used to dissipate heat from the electromagnetic coil.

[0066] Specifically, in this embodiment, the feeding device 300 and the dispensing device 400 are located on opposite sides of the cookware body 210. During the rotation of the cookware body 210 by the flipping drive mechanism 220, there is no interference with surrounding components such as the feeding device 300 and the dispensing device 400.

[0067] like Figure 1 In one embodiment, the feeding device 300 includes a main feeding module 310, a liquid feeding module 320, and a fixed granule feeding module 330. The main feeding module 310 is located on one side of the cookware body 210 and is used to feed ingredients into the cookware body 210. The liquid feeding module 320 extends above the cookware body 210 and is used to feed liquid seasonings into the cookware body 210. The fixed granule feeding module 330 extends above the cookware body 210 and is used to feed solid granule seasonings into the cookware body 210.

[0068] The main feeding module 310 can be configured as any structure in the related art capable of feeding food into the cookware body 210. The liquid feeding module 320 can be configured as any structure in the related art capable of feeding liquid seasoning into the cookware body 210. The fixed particle feeding module 330 can be configured as any structure in the related art capable of feeding solid particle seasoning into the cookware body 210.

[0069] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the main feeding module 310 further includes a first rotary drive mechanism 311, a rotary tray 312, a first material box 313, and a feeding drive mechanism 315. The first rotary drive mechanism 311 is tractively connected to the rotary tray 312. There is at least one first material box 313, and each first material box 313 is placed on the rotary tray 312 circumferentially. The first material box 313 has a feeding station. The feeding drive mechanism 315 is configured to grab the first material box 313 when the first rotary drive mechanism 311 drives the first material box 313 to rotate to the feeding station via the rotary tray 312, and drive the first material box 313 to rotate, so as to feed the food in the first material box 313 into the cookware body 210.

[0070] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, optionally, the main feeding module 310 also includes a second connector 314. The rotating tray 312 is provided with at least one first slot 3121, each first slot 3121 being arranged circumferentially along the rotating tray 312 and extending to the outer side wall of the rotating tray 312. Each first food box 313 engages with each first slot 3121 and is provided with a second connecting portion 3131 that can be detachably and fixedly connected to the second connector 314. The second connector 314 is mounted on the feeding drive mechanism 315. The feeding drive mechanism 315 is configured to drive the second connector 314 to be detachably and fixedly connected to the second connecting portion 3131 when the first rotating drive mechanism 311 drives the first food box 313 to rotate to the feeding station via the rotating tray 312, and to drive the first food box 313 to rotate via the second connector 314 and the second connecting portion 3131, so as to feed the food in the first food box 313 into the cookware body 210.

[0071] The structure of the second connector 314 can be the same as or similar to that of the first connector 520, and the structure of the second connecting part 3131 can be the same as or similar to that of the first connecting part 531. The number of first material boxes 313 and first slots 3121 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual usage needs. The shape and size between two adjacent first material boxes 313 on the rotating tray 312 can also be flexibly adjusted according to actual usage needs.

[0072] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second connecting portion 3131 is located at the bottom of the first material box 313. The feeding drive mechanism 315 includes a rotary drive assembly 3151 and a feeding rod 3152. One end of the feeding rod 3152 is connected to the rotary drive assembly 3151, and the other end is provided with a second connecting member 314. When not feeding, the rotating tray 312 is in a clearance position, so that the second connecting portion 3131 of the first material box 313 on the rotating tray 312 is misaligned with the second connecting member 314. During feeding, the rotating tray 312, driven by the first rotating drive mechanism 311, rotates the first material box 313 to be fed to the feeding rod 3152. The feeding rod 3152 then lifts up and sucks up the second connecting part 3131 on the first material box 313 to be fed. The rotating drive assembly 3151 drives the first material box 313 to be fed to rotate away from the first slot 3121 through the feeding rod 3152 and the second connecting part 314, and throws the food in the first material box 313 into the pot body 210.

[0073] In this specific embodiment, the rotating tray 312 is arranged in a circle, which greatly saves space compared to a rectangular layout that requires twice the space. When adding ingredients, the end of the first ingredient box 313 can be appropriately bumped against the pot body 210 to shake the food inside the first ingredient box 313.

[0074] Optionally, the liquid dispensing module 320 includes at least one liquid dispensing assembly to dispense different liquid seasonings into the cookware body 210. Each liquid dispensing assembly includes a second material box, a pump, a one-way valve, a pipeline, and a nozzle connected in sequence. When liquid seasoning needs to be dispensed, the pump is controlled by the control device 600 to draw the liquid seasoning from the second material box and spray it from the nozzle into the cookware body 210. The nozzles can be integrated and extend above the edge of the cookware body 210.

[0075] like Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, optionally, the solid granule feeding module includes at least one solid granule feeding component to feed different solid granule seasonings into the cookware body 210. Each solid granule feeding component includes a third material box 331, a discharging mechanism 332, a storage channel 333, and a blowing mechanism 334. Specifically, in this embodiment, all solid granule feeding components can share a storage channel 333 and a blowing mechanism 334. The storage channel 333 extends above the edge of the cookware body 210. When solid granule seasoning needs to be added, each discharging mechanism 332 controls each third material box 331 to discharge the corresponding amount of solid granule seasoning into the storage channel 333, and then blows it uniformly into the cookware body 210 through the blowing mechanism 334, ensuring that the solid granule seasoning is uniformly distributed within the cookware body 210 and preventing the solid granule seasoning from sticking together.

[0076] like Figure 1 and Figure 9 As shown, in one embodiment, the food dispensing device 400 includes a food dispensing tray 410 and a second rotary drive mechanism 420. The food dispensing tray 410 is used to carry tableware and has a concealed workstation, a food dispensing workstation, and a food retrieval workstation. The second rotary drive mechanism 420 is connected to the food dispensing tray 410 and is used to drive the food dispensing tray 410 to move between the concealed workstation, the food dispensing workstation, and the food retrieval workstation.

[0077] When preparing to start cooking, firstly, the second rotary drive mechanism 420 drives the serving tray 410 to rotate to the serving position, where the staff places the plate on the serving tray 410. Secondly, the second rotary drive mechanism 420 drives the serving tray 410 and the plate to a concealed position to prevent oil from contaminating the plate during cooking. Then, when the food is almost ready, the second rotary drive mechanism 420 drives the serving tray 410 and the plate back to the serving position. The pot body 210 rotates under the drive of the flipping drive mechanism 220 to pour the food into the plate, while the robotic arm body 510 grabs the spatula to remove any remaining food from the pot body 210. Finally, the second rotary drive mechanism 420 drives the serving tray 410 and the plate containing the food to the serving position, where the staff can take the food away.

[0078] The second rotary drive mechanism 420 can be configured as any structure in the related art capable of driving the food tray 410 to rotate.

[0079] like Figure 1 and Figure 10 In one embodiment, the cooking machine 10 also includes a water tank device 700. The water tank device 700 is mounted on the machine body 100 and extends above the cookware body 210. The water tank device 700 is used to supply water to the cookware body 210. Thus, the water tank device 700 can supply water to the cookware body 210, facilitating tasks such as making soup and cleaning, thereby improving the practicality of the cooking machine 10.

[0080] The water tank device 700 can be configured as any structure in the related art capable of supplying water to the cookware body 210. In other embodiments, the water tank device 700 can also introduce water into the liquid dispensing device 300 and / or the spraying device to achieve automatic cleaning of the feeding channel in the liquid dispensing device 300 and / or the cooking utensils 530.

[0081] like Figure 10As shown, optionally, the water tank device 700 includes a water tank body 710, a control valve, a water supply assembly, a liquid level sensor 720, a temperature sensor 730, and a heating element 740. The water tank body 710 has an inner cavity 711 for storing water, and an inlet 712 and an outlet 713 communicating with the inner cavity 711. The control valve is installed at the inlet 712 and is used to control the opening or closing of the inlet 712. One end of the water supply assembly communicates with the outlet 713, and the other end extends above the cookware body 210, and is used to transport water from the inner cavity 711 to the cookware body 210. The liquid level sensor 720 is installed on the water tank body 710 and is used to detect the liquid level in the inner cavity 711. The temperature sensor 730 is installed on the water tank body 710 and is used to detect the water temperature in the inner cavity 711. The heating element 740 is installed inside the inner cavity 711 and is used to heat the water inside the inner cavity 711. The level sensor 720, temperature sensor 730, and heating element 740 are all communicatively connected to the control device 600.

[0082] When the level sensor 720 detects that the liquid level in the water tank 710 is lower than a first preset value, the level sensor 720 sends a low liquid level signal to the control device 600. Based on the low liquid level signal, the control device 600 controls the inlet 712 to open via a control valve to replenish water into the inner cavity 711. When the level sensor 720 detects that the liquid level in the water tank 710 is higher than a second preset value, the level sensor 720 sends a high liquid level signal to the control device 600. Based on the high liquid level signal, the control device 600 controls the inlet 712 to close via a control valve to stop replenishing water into the inner cavity 711. The second preset value is greater than the first preset value.

[0083] When temperature sensor 730 detects that the water temperature inside water tank 710 is lower than a third preset value, temperature sensor 730 sends a low-temperature signal to control device 600, and control device 600 controls heating element 740 to heat water based on the low-temperature signal. When temperature sensor 730 detects that the water temperature inside water tank 710 is higher than a fourth preset value, temperature sensor 730 sends a high-temperature signal to control device 600, and control device 600 controls heating element 740 to stop heating water based on the high-temperature signal. The fourth preset value is greater than the third preset value.

[0084] Specifically, in this embodiment, the number of liquid level sensors 720 can be two. One of the two liquid level sensors 720 is installed at the bottom of the inner cavity 711 and configured to send a low liquid level signal to the control device 600 when the liquid level in the water tank body 710 reaches a first preset value. The other of the two liquid level sensors 720 is installed at the top of the inner cavity 711 and configured to send a high liquid level signal to the control device 600 when the liquid level in the water tank body 710 reaches a second preset value. The heating element 740 can be a heating rod or heating wire, etc.

[0085] like Figure 10 As shown, in this specific embodiment, the water tank device 700 further includes a filter 750, and the filter 750 is installed at the inlet 712 and / or the outlet 713.

[0086] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the cooking machine 10 further includes an interactive device 800, which is communicatively connected to the control device 600. Thus, the interactive device 800 enhances the communication between the cooking machine 10 and the user, improving the usability of the cooking machine 10.

[0087] The interactive device 800 can be configured as any structure in the related technology capable of receiving user commands. Specifically, in this embodiment, the interactive device 800 includes a touchscreen. Considering the kitchen environment, the touchscreen is oil- and water-resistant to prevent malfunctions caused by oil or water contact. The touchscreen has built-in product programs, including equipment control, recipe processing, and networking functions. The control device 600 can be configured as a microcontroller, control panel, or other control structure. The control device 600 can communicate with the flipping drive mechanism 220, spraying device, air blowing mechanism, feeding device 300, second rotary drive mechanism 420, robotic arm body 510, and interactive device 800 via data cable, power cable, Bluetooth, wireless network communication technology, or other means. For example, the control device 600 can send a flipping signal to the flipping drive mechanism 220, causing the flipping drive mechanism 220 to drive the pot body 210 to rotate and pour out the food according to the flipping signal. The control device 600 can send a spraying signal to the spraying device, causing the spraying device to spray and clean the cooking utensils 530 placed on the workstation 110 according to the spraying signal. The control device 600 can send a blowing signal to the blowing mechanism, causing the blowing mechanism to blow air onto the blowing section 540 according to the blowing signal. The control device 600 can also send a feeding signal to the feeding device 300, causing the feeding device 300 to feed ingredients into the pot body 210 according to the feeding signal. Furthermore, the control device 600 can send a concealment signal, a food dispensing signal, or a food retrieval signal to the second rotary drive mechanism 420, causing the second rotary drive mechanism 420 to rotate the food dispensing tray 410 to the concealment position according to the concealment signal, or to the food dispensing position according to the food retrieval signal, or to the food retrieval position according to the food retrieval signal. Finally, the control device 600 can send a cooking signal to the robotic arm body 510, causing the robotic arm body 510 to pick up different cooking utensils 530 to perform different cooking actions according to the cooking signal. The control device 600 can receive the instruction signal generated by the interactive device 800 and decompose the instruction signal into at least one of the above-mentioned signals.

[0088] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms 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 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0089] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are 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 with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0090] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0091] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0092] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0093] It should also be understood that, in interpreting the connection or positional relationships of components, although not explicitly described, connection and positional relationships are interpreted to include a range of error, which should be within the acceptable deviation range of a specific value as determined by a person skilled in the art. For example, "approximately," "about," or "substantially" can mean within one or more standard deviations, without limitation herein.

[0094] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0095] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cooking machine, characterized by, include: Organism; A cookware device is installed on the machine body and includes a cookware body and a flipping drive mechanism. The flipping drive mechanism is connected to the cookware body and is used to drive the cookware body to rotate and pour out the food. A feeding device is installed on the machine body and is used to feed ingredients into the cookware body; A food dispensing device is installed on the machine body and is used to carry tableware so that the tableware can hold the food poured out by the rotating pot body; A robotic arm device includes a robotic arm body mounted on the machine body, a first connector mounted at the end of the robotic arm body, and a cooking tool having a first connecting portion. The number of the cooking tools is at least one, and all of them are placed on the machine body. The first connector can be optionally detachably and fixedly connected to any one of the first connecting portions. The control device is communicatively connected to the flipping drive mechanism, the feeding device, and the robotic arm body.

2. The cooker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine body is provided with a placement station, and the cooking machine also includes a spraying device, which is installed on the machine body and is used to spray and clean the cooking tools when the cooking tools are placed in the placement station.

3. The cooker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the robotic arm body is provided with an air blowing section, and the cooking machine also includes an air blowing mechanism. The air blowing mechanism is connected to the air blowing section and is used to blow air to the cookware body through the air blowing section.

4. The cooker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping drive mechanism includes a flipping drive component and an eccentric rotating shaft that is pulsatorically connected to the flipping drive component. The eccentric rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the cookware body and can drive the cookware body to rotate eccentrically under the drive of the flipping drive component.

5. The cooker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding device includes a main feeding module, a liquid feeding module, and a fixed particle feeding module. The main feeding module is located on one side of the cookware body and is used to feed food into the cookware body. The liquid feeding module extends above the cookware body and is used to feed liquid seasonings into the cookware body. The fixed particle feeding module extends above the cookware body and is used to feed solid particle seasonings into the cookware body.

6. The cooker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The main feeding module includes a first rotary drive mechanism, a rotary tray, a first material box, and a feeding drive mechanism. The first rotary drive mechanism is connected to the rotary tray. There is at least one first material box, and each first material box is placed on the rotary tray along the circumference of the rotary tray. The first material box has a feeding station. The feeding drive mechanism is configured to grab the first material box when the first rotary drive mechanism drives the first material box to rotate to the feeding station through the rotary tray, and drive the first material box to rotate so as to feed the food in the first material box into the cookware body.

7. The cooker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The food dispensing device includes a food dispensing tray and a second rotary drive mechanism. The food dispensing tray is used to carry the tableware and has a hidden workstation, a food dispensing workstation, and a food retrieval workstation. The second rotary drive mechanism is connected to the food dispensing tray and is used to drive the food dispensing tray to move between the hidden workstation, the food dispensing workstation, and the food retrieval workstation.

8. The cooking machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The cooking machine also includes a water tank device, which is installed on the machine body and extends above the cookware body. The water tank device is used to supply water to the cookware body.

9. The cooker according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water tank device includes a water tank body, a control valve, a water supply assembly, a liquid level sensor, a temperature sensor, and a heating element. The water tank body has an inner cavity for storing water, and an inlet and an outlet communicating with the inner cavity. The control valve is installed at the inlet and is used to control the opening or closing of the inlet. One end of the water supply assembly is connected to the outlet, and the other end extends to the top of the cookware body and is used to transport water from the inner cavity to the cookware body. The liquid level sensor is installed on the water tank body and is used to detect the liquid level in the inner cavity. The temperature sensor is installed on the water tank body and is used to detect the water temperature in the inner cavity. The heating element is installed in the inner cavity and is used to heat the water in the inner cavity. The liquid level sensor, the temperature sensor, and the heating element are all communicatively connected to the control device.

10. The cooking machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The cooking machine also includes an interactive device, which is communicatively connected to the control device.

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