Cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model provides a cooking utensil. The cooking utensil comprises a base body; the driving device is arranged in the base body and is provided with a transmission shaft; the pot body assembly is provided with a first side and a second side which are opposite, the base body is located on the first side and avoids the second side, the first side of the pot body assembly is in driving connection with the transmission shaft, and the pot body assembly is supported on the transmission shaft and can be driven by the transmission shaft to turn over. The intelligent cooking equipment solves the problem that the pot body of the intelligent cooking equipment in the prior art is difficult to install.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking utensil technology, and more specifically, to a cooking utensil. Background Technology

[0002] Existing smart cooking devices such as stir-fry machines typically feature a tilting pot, allowing for stir-frying and cooking. The pot is usually supported by a base with a pair of support arms that connect the two sides of the pot. However, this double-sided support design requires ensuring the support arms are coaxial during installation and tilting. Due to limitations in welding and other processing techniques, perfect alignment of the support arms is difficult to guarantee, compromising the coaxiality of the pot and leading to installation difficulties. Furthermore, the double-sided support occupies space on both sides of the pot, increasing the base's width and potentially obstructing the operation of the pot. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a cooking appliance that solves the problem of difficult pot installation in existing intelligent cooking devices.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a cooking utensil, comprising: a base; a driving device disposed within the base and having a transmission shaft; and a pot assembly having a first side and a second side opposite to each other, the base being located on the first side and avoiding the second side, the first side of the pot assembly being drivenly connected to the transmission shaft, and the pot assembly being supported on the transmission shaft and capable of being flipped under the drive of the transmission shaft.

[0005] Furthermore, the drive device also includes: a connecting rod connected to a transmission shaft, the connecting rod, the transmission shaft, and the pot assembly rotating synchronously; and a pushing component rotatably connected to the base and the connecting rod, the pushing component moving axially and driving the connecting rod and the pot assembly to rotate.

[0006] Furthermore, the pushing component includes: a mounting base rotatably connected to the base; a pushing drive component disposed on the mounting base; and a push rod disposed on the mounting base, the push rod being drivenly connected to the pushing drive component, the output end of the push rod being rotatably connected to a connecting rod, the pushing drive component driving the output end of the push rod to move axially and causing the pot body assembly to rotate.

[0007] Furthermore, the drive unit also includes a detection element connected to the mounting base and used to detect the output end of the drive element and / or the output end of the push rod to determine the state of the drive assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, the base includes a seat, a support arm, and a bottom plate. The support arm is vertically mounted on the bottom plate, and the drive shaft passes through the support arm and is connected to the pot body assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the height of the support arm is less than the height of the base, the base has a cavity, and the support arm is set inside the cavity.

[0010] Furthermore, the base includes a seat and a bottom plate. The seat has a through hole on the side near the pot assembly, and the drive shaft passes through the through hole and is connected to the pot assembly.

[0011] Furthermore, the cooking appliance also includes a feeding device, which is disposed in the base body and is used to convey materials into the pot assembly. The feeding device includes a feeding component, which is movably connected to the base body and has a feeding position extending out of the base body and a retracting position to avoid contact with the base body. When the feeding component is in the feeding position, the outlet of the feeding component faces the opening direction of the pot assembly in the cooking state.

[0012] Furthermore, the blanking part is rotatably connected to the base, and the base has a clearance recess for accommodating the blanking part, which is accommodated in the clearance recess when the blanking part is in the clearance position.

[0013] Furthermore, the feeding device includes a first storage component and a conveying pipe. The first storage component is disposed in the base and is used to contain materials. The circumferential side of the conveying pipe has a flat portion, which is connected to the bottom of the first storage component. The flat portion has a through hole for communicating with the first storage component.

[0014] Furthermore, the circumferential side of the conveying pipe also has an arc-shaped section, which is located at the bottom of the conveying pipe. The arc-shaped section and the flat section together form a conveying channel for conveying materials.

[0015] Furthermore, the feeding device also includes a drying device, which is connected to the conveying pipe and introduces hot air into the conveying pipe to dry it.

[0016] Furthermore, the feeding device includes: a second storage component having a cavity; a piston movably disposed within the second storage component, dividing the cavity into a piston cavity and a storage cavity, wherein the material is contained within the storage cavity; and a discharge pipe, one end of which extends into the storage cavity, compressing the storage cavity when the piston moves, and the material within the storage cavity is transported to the pot assembly via the discharge pipe.

[0017] Furthermore, the pot assembly includes: a base, a drive shaft connected to the base; a pot body, rotatably disposed within the base; a stirring element, rotatably disposed within the pot body; a pot body drive element, drivenly connected to the pot body and driving the pot body to rotate; and a stirring drive element, directly drivenly connected to the stirring element and driving the stirring element to rotate relative to the pot body.

[0018] Furthermore, the pot assembly also includes: a sleeve, which is disposed at the bottom of the pot and rotates synchronously with the pot; a bearing component, which is disposed between the sleeve and the base, and the bottom end of the stirring component passes through the sleeve, with a bearing component disposed between the stirring component and the sleeve.

[0019] By applying the technical solution of this utility model, a drive shaft is provided on one side of the base, and the drive shaft is located on the first side of the pot assembly, avoiding the second side. This allows the pot assembly to be installed on the base in a single-sided support configuration. This eliminates the coaxiality requirement during pot assembly installation, making the installation more convenient and preventing post-installation abnormalities. Furthermore, based on this single-sided support, the drive device can use the supporting drive shaft to rotate the pot assembly, enabling it to perform a stir-frying function. Since the drive device and other components can be housed within the base, they are also located on the first side of the pot assembly. This ensures that the second side of the pot assembly is not obstructed by the base or other structures, making it easier for personnel to handle the pot assembly and the food inside. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 A side view of the cooking appliance of this utility model is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the drive unit is shown;

[0023] Figure 3 A structural diagram of a portion of the cooking utensil is shown;

[0024] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 Enlarged view of the storage component in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of part of the matrix structure is shown;

[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the material conveying pipe body is shown;

[0027] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the storage unit and its internal components is shown.

[0028] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the pot body assembly is shown.

[0029] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0030] 10. Base; 11. Seat; 12. Support arm; 13. Recessed area; 14. Base plate; 20. Drive unit; 21. Connecting rod; 22. Pushing assembly; 221. Mounting base; 222. Pushing drive component; 223. Push rod; 23. Drive shaft; 30. Pot body assembly; 31. Base; 32. Pot body; 33. Stirring component; 34. Pot body drive component; 35. Stirring drive component; 36. Sleeve; 37. Bearing component; 40. Feeding device; 41. Feeding component; 42. First storage component; 421. Piston chamber; 422. Storage chamber; 43. Conveying pipe body; 431. Flat part; 432. Through hole; 44. Piston; 45. Discharge pipe; 46. Second storage component. Detailed Implementation

[0031] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" are generally used in relation to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or in relation to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction of the component itself; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0034] To address the difficulty in installing the pot body in existing intelligent cooking devices, this invention provides a cooking utensil.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 8 The cooking appliance shown includes a base 10, a drive device 20, a pot assembly 30, and a feeding device 40. The drive device 20 is disposed inside the base 10 and has a drive shaft 23. The pot assembly 30 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The base 10 is located on the first side and avoids the second side. The first side of the pot assembly 30 is drivenly connected to the drive shaft 23. The pot assembly 30 is supported on the drive shaft 23 and can be flipped under the drive of the drive shaft 23.

[0036] In this embodiment, a drive shaft 23 is provided on one side of the base 10, and the drive shaft 23 is located on the first side of the pot assembly 30, avoiding the second side. This allows the pot assembly 30 to be installed on the base 10 in a single-sided support configuration. This eliminates the coaxiality requirement during pot assembly 30 installation, making installation more convenient and preventing post-installation abnormalities. Furthermore, based on this single-sided support configuration, the drive device 20 can drive the rotation of the pot assembly 30 via the supporting drive shaft 23, enabling the pot assembly 30 to perform a stir-frying function. Since the drive device 20 and other components can be housed within the base 10, they are also located on the first side of the pot assembly 30. This ensures that the second side of the pot assembly 30 is not obstructed by the base 10 or other structures, making it easier for personnel to operate the pot assembly 30 and the food inside.

[0037] This embodiment uses a smart stir-fry machine as an example. The pot assembly 30 of the smart stir-fry machine can be rotated under the drive of the drive device 20. This rotation refers to the pot assembly 30 rotating within a certain range along the axis of the laterally extending transmission shaft 23. This range is usually less than 180°, thereby enabling the pot assembly 30 to form a swinging motion to cook the food. The materials mentioned in this embodiment are various seasonings used in cooking.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the driving device 20 further includes a connecting rod 21 and a pushing component 22. The connecting rod 21 is connected to the transmission shaft 23, and the connecting rod 21, transmission shaft 23, and pot assembly 30 rotate synchronously. The pushing component 22 is rotatably connected to the base 10 and rotatably connected to the connecting rod 21. Thus, when the pushing component 22 moves along its own axial direction, it can drive the connecting rod 21 to rotate around the axis of the transmission shaft 23, thereby driving the pot assembly 30 to flip, realizing the function of flipping the pot assembly 30. Compared with the traditional method of driving the pot assembly 30 to rotate through a worm gear and other structures, the method in this embodiment is simpler in structure, lower in cost, and has smoother start-stop.

[0039] In this embodiment, the pushing component 22 adopts the structure of an electric actuator. Specifically, the pushing component 22 includes a mounting base 221, a pushing drive component 222, and a push rod 223. The mounting base 221 is rotatably connected to the base 10 and serves as the main mounting body for the pushing component 22. The pushing drive component 222 can be a component such as a motor, and it is mounted on the mounting base 221. Push rod 223 is mounted on mounting base 221 and is drivenly connected to push drive member 222. Push rod 223 has an output end that can extend and retract. Push drive member 222 can drive the output end of push rod 223 to extend and retract axially. The output end of push rod 223 is rotatably connected to connecting rod 21. Thus, when push drive member 222 is activated, it drives the output end of push rod 223 to extend and retract. Due to the rotatable connection between push rod 223 and connecting rod 21, and the rotatable connection between mounting base 221 and base 10, push rod 223 drives connecting rod 21 to rotate around the axis of transmission shaft 23. At the same time, mounting base 221, push drive member 222 and push rod 223 rotate around the connection between mounting base 221 and base 10, thereby converting the extension and retraction of push rod 223 into the rotational movement of transmission shaft 23 and pot assembly 30. The push rod 223 can adopt a structure of sleeve, screw, and nut as needed. The nut is driven to rotate by a motor, and the nut achieves the axial extension and retraction of the screw through the threaded engagement with the screw. Of course, the specific structure of the push assembly 22 is not limited to the method described in this embodiment. It can also adopt other similar driving methods such as cylinder push to achieve the flipping of the pot assembly 30 as needed.

[0040] In this embodiment, the driving device 20 further includes a detection element connected to the mounting base 221 and used to detect the output end of the driving member 222 and / or the output end of the push rod 223 to determine the state of the driving assembly 22. The detection element can be a Hall element or similar component. It can be positioned at the output end of the driving member 222 and / or the output end of the push rod 223. When positioned at the output end of the driving member 222, the detection element can record the number of motor rotations. Based on a specific relationship between the number of motor rotations and the extension / retraction distance of the push rod 223, the extension / retraction displacement of the push rod 223 can be obtained. Then, the swing angle of the connecting rod 21 can be calculated. Based on the pre-set starting position and swing angle, the rotation angle of the pot assembly 30 can be obtained, thus enabling the detection of the rotation position of the pot assembly 30. When the detection element is positioned at the output end of the push rod 223, it can directly obtain the extension / retraction distance of the push rod 223, thereby calculating the swing angle of the connecting rod 21 and ultimately obtaining the rotation position of the pot assembly 30. The cost of the above setup is far lower than that of the traditional gyroscope-based method for measuring the angle of the rotating pot, and the electric actuator structure can also achieve self-locking, making the start and stop smoother than that of a worm gear reducer motor.

[0041] It should be noted that the specific numerical relationship between the number of motor rotations and the extension / retraction distance of push rod 223 is determined by the specific cooperation between the motor and push rod 223. Before setting the parameters of the detection component, the extension / retraction distance of push rod 223 when the motor rotates one revolution is obtained in advance through experiments, simulations, and calculations. Then, the detection component can calculate the extension / retraction distance of push rod 223 based on the detected number of motor rotations. Similarly, the extension / retraction distance of push rod 223 when the pot assembly 30 rotates 1° can also be obtained through experiments, simulations, and calculations. Therefore, the rotation angle of the pot assembly 30 can be further obtained based on the calculated extension / retraction distance of push rod 223, and then the current rotation position of the pot assembly 30 can be obtained based on its initial position.

[0042] like Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the base 10 of this embodiment includes a seat 11, a support arm 12, and a base plate 14. The seat 11 can adopt a frame structure, serving as a structure for mounting and accommodating other components, and can be positioned on one side of the pot assembly 30. The base plate 14 can be positioned below the pot assembly 30, and there is no direct cooperation between it and the pot assembly 30. The support arm 12 is vertically mounted on the base plate 14, and a drive shaft 23 passes through the top of the support arm 12 and connects to the pot assembly 30, thereby enabling the pot assembly 30 to be mounted on the support arm 12 via the drive shaft 23, achieving the effect of single-sided support for the pot assembly 30. The seat 11 can adopt an outer shell structure as needed, covering the base plate 14 and including the support arm 12. The outer shell structure can be divided into different functional areas as needed, such as a feeding area for the feeding device 40, a control area for the control equipment, etc., thereby achieving an integrated setup where almost all parts are located on one side of the pot assembly 30, thus minimizing the need to avoid the other side as much as possible. The support arm 12 may have through holes or grooves to allow the drive shaft 23 to pass through it and connect to the pot assembly 30. The support arm 12 may be a separate component or it may be integrated with the base plate 14, seat 11, or other structures.

[0043] Preferably, in this embodiment, the height of the support arm 12 is less than the height of the seat 11. Correspondingly, the seat 11 has a cavity, which is formed by the aforementioned outer shell structure. Since the height of the support arm 12 is lower, the support arm 12 can be placed inside the cavity.

[0044] In an embodiment not shown, the base 10 includes a seat 11 and a base plate 14, which does not have a support arm 12. In this case, in order to enable the transmission shaft 23 to pass through and be supported, a through hole is provided on the side of the seat 11 near the pot assembly 30. The transmission shaft 23 can pass through the through hole and connect with the pot assembly 30, thereby realizing the cooperation between the transmission shaft 23 and the pot assembly 30.

[0045] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance also includes a feeding device 40, which is disposed within the base 10, thus avoiding the location of the pot assembly 30. The feeding device 40 is used to transport materials into the pot assembly 30. The feeding device 40 mainly includes a storage component and a feeding element 41. The storage component is a component for storing seasonings and is disposed within the base 10. Depending on the type of seasoning, multiple storage components can be provided, and they can be divided into solid storage components and liquid storage components, which can store different types of seasonings respectively. The storage component may include components such as a storage element, which has a cavity for storing seasonings. Depending on whether it is a solid storage component or a liquid storage component, the corresponding storage elements are a first storage element 42 and a second storage element 46, respectively. The feeding element 41 serves to feed the seasonings into the pot assembly 30. The feeding element 41 and the storage component can be directly connected, or they can be connected through other components. It should be noted that the liquid seasonings mentioned in this embodiment refer to seasonings with a free-flowing nature, including seasonings with high fluidity such as soy sauce and cooking wine, as well as seasonings with low fluidity such as soybean paste.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the feeding component 41 is movably connected to the base 10. The feeding component 41 has a feeding position extending out of the base 10 and a retractable position avoiding contact with the base 10. The end of the feeding component 41 has an outlet for conveying and dispensing seasonings. When seasonings need to be dispensed, the feeding component 41 switches to the feeding position. At this time, the outlet of the feeding component 41 is located above the pot assembly 30, and the outlet faces the opening direction of the pot assembly 30 in the cooking state, i.e., the outlet faces downwards, allowing the seasonings to be dispensed into the lower pot assembly 30. When seasonings are not needed, the feeding component 41 can switch to the avoidance position. At this time, the feeding component 41 retracts into the base 10 and does not protrude, thus avoiding contact with the pot assembly 30 and other structures, not occupying space at the pot opening, and avoiding contamination from oil fumes and other gases at the pot opening.

[0047] In this embodiment, the feeding component 41 is rotatably connected to the base 10, allowing it to swing approximately laterally when switching between the feeding position and the avoidance position. Specifically, one end of the feeding component 41 is rotatably connected to the base 10 via a pivot, and the other end has an outlet at its bottom. This allows the outlet end to swing out when the feeding component 41 rotates around the pivot, achieving the purpose of feeding. Correspondingly, the side of the base 10 facing the pot assembly 30 has an avoidance recess 13 for accommodating the feeding component 41. When the feeding component 41 is in the avoidance position, the outlet end of the feeding component 41 swings towards the base 10, causing the feeding component 41 to retract into the avoidance recess 13, thus accommodating the entire feeding component 41.

[0048] Optionally, the specific shape and location of the recess 13 can be set according to the swing path of the unloading component 41. In this embodiment, the unloading component 41 adopts an inclined swing form, that is, the unloading component 41 is elongated, and its length direction forms a certain angle with the horizontal plane. One end of the unloading component 41 connected to the rotating shaft is located below the end where the outlet is located, so that the unloading component 41 is inclined upward and swings laterally. The reason why this setting method is adopted in this embodiment is based on the fact that the pot assembly 30 is in an inclined state when adding seasonings. Of course, in addition to the above setting method, the unloading component 41 can also adopt a completely horizontal swing or an inclined downward swing, etc. In addition to the swing form, the unloading component 41 can also adopt a lateral extension and retraction form, using its extension and retraction of the base 10 to realize the movement between the unloading position and the avoidance position.

[0049] In this embodiment, the rotation of the unloading part 41 is achieved by a separately provided cylinder as a driving component. The cylinder rod is connected to the side of the unloading part 41, thereby achieving the effect of rotating the unloading part 41 around the rotating axis through the driving of the cylinder.

[0050] For solid seasonings, the feeding device 40 in this embodiment also includes a conveying pipe 43, which connects the first storage device 42 and the feeding device 41 to convey the seasonings.

[0051] like Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the conveying pipe 43 is not a cylindrical tube. Specifically, the circumferential side of the conveying pipe 43 has a flat portion 431, which is aligned with the bottom of the first storage component 42. The flat portion 431 also has a through hole 432 for communicating with the first storage component 42. Thus, the conveying pipe 43 and the first storage component 42 form a face-to-face contact, and the through hole 432 enables communication and cooperation, ensuring the flatness of the flat surface, the fit of the contact surfaces between the conveying pipe 43 and the first storage component 42, and ensuring accurate material feeding.

[0052] Furthermore, in addition to the flat portion 431, the circumferential side of the conveying pipe 43 also has an arc-shaped portion. Since both the arc-shaped portion and the flat portion 431 are located on the circumferential side of the conveying pipe 43, they together form a conveying channel for conveying materials. Thus, the cross-section of the conveying pipe 43 perpendicular to the axial direction forms a D-shaped structure, making the conveying pipe 43 a D-shaped pipe. In actual use, standard profiles can be directly used, which helps to ensure the accuracy of flatness. Since the flat portion 431 faces the first storage unit 42, the arc-shaped portion is located at the bottom of the conveying pipe 43. The arc-shaped portion is the part that receives the seasoning. The seasoning falls from the bottom of the first storage unit 42 onto the arc-shaped portion and is further conveyed from there. Because the arc-shaped portion has a bottom arc surface without dead corners, it is not easy for material to accumulate or remain, making the conveying of the seasoning more thorough and ensuring the accuracy of feeding.

[0053] Optionally, the feeding device 40 also includes a drying device, which is connected to the conveying pipe 43. The drying device can be a blower, heater or other drying components, so that hot air can be introduced into the conveying pipe 43 through the drying device to dry the conveying pipe 43.

[0054] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the above-mentioned conveying pipe 43 and drying device are used in conjunction with the solid storage component for conveying solid materials. Of course, it can also be used on the liquid storage component to convey liquid materials as needed.

[0055] The feeding device 40 in this embodiment may further include a feeding mechanism for conveying seasonings. Since the storage components in this embodiment are divided into solid storage components and liquid storage components, for the solid storage components, the feeding mechanism may employ negative pressure feeding within the conveying pipe 43 or an air blowing mechanism. When using negative pressure feeding, the screw of the screw feeding mechanism of the first storage component 42 is rotated to convey the solid powder seasoning from the first storage component 42 to the conveying pipe 43, and then negative pressure is applied to the conveying pipe 43 to convey the solid seasoning to the feeding component 41 to achieve feeding. When using an air blowing mechanism, when the solid seasoning falls into the conveying pipe 43, the air blowing mechanism blows air into the conveying pipe 43, so that the solid seasoning can fall into the pot assembly 30 through the outlet of the feeding component 41. Of course, the feeding mechanism can also adopt other structural forms, such as combining negative pressure conveying and air blowing mechanism to achieve the purpose of feeding, or using the screw feeding mechanism to push the solid seasoning out of the first storage unit 42 and then directly use gravity to make the material fall to achieve feeding.

[0056] For liquid seasonings, this embodiment uses a pressure dispensing method. For example... Figure 7 As shown, specifically, the liquid storage assembly of the feeding device 40 in this embodiment further includes a piston 44 and a discharge pipe 45. The piston 44 is movably disposed within the second storage member 46, dividing the cavity into a piston chamber 421 and a storage chamber 422. The piston chamber 421 is used to contain gas, while the liquid material is contained within the storage chamber 422. The discharge pipe 45 passes through the second storage member 46, with one end extending into the storage chamber 422 and the other end extending out of the second storage member 46 and communicating with the feeding member 41. Thus, when the piston 44 moves within the second storage member 46, the movement of the piston 44 causes the size of the storage chamber 422 to decrease while the size of the piston chamber 421 increases. The seasoning in the storage chamber 422 is squeezed into the discharge pipe 45 under the pressure of the piston 44 and conveyed along the discharge pipe 45 to the feeding member 41, achieving feeding. This method makes the discharge of liquid seasoning more stable and reliable.

[0057] The second storage component 46 of the liquid storage assembly in this embodiment includes a barrel and a cover. The cover is detachably installed on the top of the barrel. The piston 44 is movably installed inside the barrel, thereby dividing the space inside the barrel into a piston chamber 421 and a storage chamber 422 arranged vertically. In order to ensure the convenience and integrity of discharging, this embodiment places the storage chamber 422 below the piston 44 and the piston chamber 421 above the piston 44. In this way, the discharging action can be realized when the piston 44 is pressed down. At the same time, this embodiment has through holes in both the cover and the piston 44. The discharge pipe 45 extends into the storage chamber 422 located at the bottom through the through holes. Sealing elements can be provided between the discharge pipe 45 and the cover and the piston 44 as needed to ensure airtightness. Sealing elements can also be provided between the piston 44 and the inner wall of the barrel to ensure the separation effect between the piston chamber 421 and the storage chamber 422. An air hole is also provided on the cover, which is connected to the piston chamber 421. This allows external gas to enter the piston chamber 421 through the air hole when the piston 44 is pressed down, thereby stabilizing the pressure in the piston chamber 421 and ensuring the reliability of the piston 44's up-and-down movement.

[0058] To ensure that as much of the seasoning in the container as possible is discharged, in this embodiment, the end of the discharge pipe 45 extends as far as possible into the bottom of the storage chamber 422, so that even the lowest layer of seasoning can be conveyed and discharged through the discharge pipe 45. The up-and-down movement of the piston 44 can be achieved by external components such as a separately provided cylinder, or by introducing gas into the piston chamber 421 through a structure such as an air hole to compress the piston 44.

[0059] In this embodiment, the material storage component, or some of its components, can be detachably mounted on the base 10. For example, the material storage component and the unloading component 41 can be disassembled, repaired, or cleaned as needed, which is convenient and quick.

[0060] like Figure 8As shown, in this embodiment, the pot assembly 30 includes a base 31, a pot body 32, a stirring member 33, a pot body drive member 34, and a stirring drive member 35. The base 31 is the foundation of the pot assembly 30, and the drive shaft 23 is connected to the base 31, thereby enabling the pot assembly 30 to rotate as a whole. The pot body 32 is rotatably disposed within the base 31, and the pot body 32 forms a cooking cavity as the main component for cooking ingredients. The stirring member 33 is rotatably disposed within the cooking cavity of the pot body 32, thereby stirring the ingredients and ensuring more thorough cooking. The pot body drive member 34 is drivenly connected to the pot body 32 and drives the pot body 32 to rotate. The stirring drive member 35 is drivenly connected to the stirring member 33 and drives the stirring member 33 to rotate relative to the pot body 32. Both the pot body drive component 34 and the stirring drive component 35 can be equipped with components such as motors as needed. The pot body drive component 34 and the pot body 32 can be driven by components such as chain drive, so that the pot body drive component 34 can drive the pot body 32 to rotate. The stirring drive component 35 and the stirring component 33 are directly driven and connected. The output end of the stirring drive component 35 adopts a hollow shaft output and is arranged coaxially with the stirring component 33, so as to achieve the effect of directly driving the stirring component 33 to rotate.

[0061] It should be noted that the rotation of the pot body 32 and the stirring element 33 refers to their rotation around their own axes. Since the stirring element 33 and the pot body 32 are coaxially arranged in this embodiment, their rotation centers are also the same, which are the geometric axes of the pot body 32.

[0062] In this embodiment, the pot assembly 30 further includes a sleeve 36 and multiple bearing components 37. The sleeve 36 can be integrally disposed at the bottom of the pot body 32 and rotate synchronously with the pot body 32. The sleeve 36 extends into the base 31, thereby supporting the pot body 32. The bottom end of the stirring component 33 passes through the sleeve 36. A bearing component 37 is disposed between the sleeve 36 and the base 31. At the same time, a bearing component 37 is also disposed between the stirring component 33 and the sleeve 36. In this way, the stirring component 33 and the pot body 32, and the pot body 32 and the base 31, can rotate smoothly relative to each other.

[0063] It should be noted that "multiple" in the above embodiments refers to at least two.

[0064] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of this utility model achieve the following technical effects:

[0065] 1. Solves the problem of difficult pot installation in existing intelligent cooking equipment;

[0066] 2. The single-sided mounting support eliminates the need for coaxiality during pot body installation, making the installation of pot body components more convenient;

[0067] 3. The second side of the pot assembly is not obstructed by the base or other structures, making it easier for personnel to operate the pot assembly and the food inside.

[0068] 4. Compared with the traditional method of using a worm gear and other structures to drive the pot body components to rotate, the method in this embodiment is simpler in structure, lower in cost, and smoother in start-up and shutdown.

[0069] 5. The feeding component adopts a switchable position form. When the feeding component is retracted into the base body, it will not protrude, thus avoiding the structure of the pot body components, not occupying the space at the pot opening, and avoiding pollution from oil fumes and other gases at the pot opening.

[0070] 6. The material conveying pipe body can ensure the flatness of the plane, ensure the fit between the material conveying pipe body and the storage component, ensure accurate material feeding, and form a dead corner-free shape, so it is not easy for material to accumulate or remain.

[0071] 7. Pressure feeding can improve the accuracy and stability of liquid seasoning feeding;

[0072] 8. The drive transmission of the pot body and stirring components has been optimized, making the structure simpler and the transmission more stable and reliable.

[0073] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0074] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0075] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0076] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cooking appliance characterized by, include: Matrix (10); A drive unit (20) is disposed within the base (10) and has a drive shaft (23); The pot body assembly (30) has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The base (10) is located on the first side and avoids the second side. The first side of the pot body assembly (30) is driven to be connected to the drive shaft (23). The pot body assembly (30) is supported on the drive shaft (23) and can be rotated under the drive of the drive shaft (23).

2. The cooking appliance of claim 1, wherein, The drive device (20) further includes: A connecting rod (21) is connected to the drive shaft (23), and the connecting rod (21), the drive shaft (23) and the pot body assembly (30) rotate synchronously; A pushing component (22) is rotatably connected to the base (10) and rotatably connected to the connecting rod (21). The pushing component (22) moves axially and drives the connecting rod (21) and the pot body assembly (30) to rotate.

3. The cooking appliance of claim 2, wherein, The actuation component (22) includes: Mounting base (221), which is rotatably connected to the base (10); A drive member (222) is provided on the mounting base (221); A push rod (223) is mounted on the mounting base (221). The push rod (223) is driven to be connected to the push drive (222). The output end of the push rod (223) is rotatably connected to the connecting rod (21). The push drive (222) drives the output end of the push rod (223) to move axially and drives the pot body assembly (30) to rotate.

4. The cooking appliance of claim 3, wherein, The drive device (20) further includes a detection element connected to the mounting base (221) and used to detect the output end of the push drive element (222) and / or the output end of the push rod (223) to determine the state of the push assembly (22).

5. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (10) includes a seat (11), a support arm (12) and a base plate (14). The support arm (12) is mounted vertically on the base plate (14). The drive shaft (23) passes through the support arm (12) and is connected to the pot assembly (30).

6. The cooking appliance of claim 5, wherein, The height of the support arm (12) is less than the height of the seat (11), the seat (11) has a cavity, and the support arm (12) is disposed in the cavity.

7. The cooking appliance of claim 1, wherein, The base (10) includes a seat (11) and a bottom plate (14). The seat (11) has a through hole on the side near the pot assembly (30). The drive shaft (23) passes through the through hole and is connected to the pot assembly (30).

8. The cooking appliance of claim 1, wherein, The cooking appliance also includes a feeding device (40), which is disposed inside the base (10). The feeding device (40) is used to convey materials into the pot assembly (30). The feeding device (40) includes a feeding component (41), which is movably connected to the base (10) and has a feeding position extending out of the base (10) and a retractable position. When the feeding component (41) is in the feeding position, the outlet of the feeding component (41) faces the opening direction of the pot assembly (30) in the cooking state.

9. The cooking appliance of claim 8, wherein, The feed piece (41) is rotatably connected to the base (10), and the base (10) has a relief recess (13) for accommodating the feed piece (41). When the feed piece (41) is in the relief position, it is accommodated in the relief recess (13).

10. The cooking appliance of claim 8, wherein, The feeding device (40) includes a first storage component (42) and a conveying pipe (43). The first storage component (42) is disposed in the base (10) and is used to contain materials. The circumferential side of the conveying pipe (43) has a flat portion (431). The flat portion (431) is connected to the bottom of the first storage component (42). The flat portion (431) has a through hole (432) for communicating with the first storage component (42).

11. The cooking appliance of claim 10, wherein, The circumferential side of the conveying pipe (43) also has an arc-shaped portion, which is located at the bottom of the conveying pipe (43). The arc-shaped portion and the flat portion (431) together form a conveying channel for conveying materials.

12. The cooking appliance of claim 10, wherein, The feeding device (40) also includes a drying device, which is connected to the conveying pipe (43) and introduces hot air into the conveying pipe (43) to dry the conveying pipe (43).

13. The cooking appliance of claim 8, wherein, The feeding device (40) includes: The second storage component (46) has a cavity; A piston (44) is movably disposed within the second storage member (46) and divides the cavity into a piston cavity (421) and a storage cavity (422), wherein the material is contained within the storage cavity (422). The discharge pipe (45) has one end extending into the storage chamber (422). When the piston (44) moves, it compresses the storage chamber (422), and the material in the storage chamber (422) is transported to the pot assembly (30) by the discharge pipe (45).

14. The cooking appliance of claim 1, wherein, The pot body assembly (30) includes: The base (31) is connected to the drive shaft (23); A pot body (32) is rotatably disposed within the base (31); A stirring element (33) is rotatably disposed within the pot body (32); A pot body drive component (34) is connected to the pot body (32) and drives the pot body (32) to rotate; A stirring drive (35) is directly driven to the stirring element (33) and drives the stirring element (33) to rotate relative to the pot body (32).

15. The cooking appliance of claim 14, wherein, The pot assembly (30) also includes: Sleeve (36), the sleeve (36) is disposed at the bottom of the pot body (32) and rotates synchronously with the pot body (32); The bearing component (37) is provided between the sleeve (36) and the base (31), and the bottom end of the stirring component (33) passes through the sleeve (36). The bearing component (37) is provided between the stirring component (33) and the sleeve (36).

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