A seasoning supply device

Abstract

This disclosure provides a condiment supply device, including a support body, a sealing fastener, an image acquisition component, and a control unit. The support body has multiple connecting parts. A condiment container holding condiments is fixed to the connecting parts of the support body via the sealing fastener. The image acquisition component is used to acquire images of the condiment container and generate image information. The control unit is used to determine the condiment type corresponding to the installation position based on the image information and the installation position of the condiment container. Thus, the condiment container holding condiments is fixed to the support body via the sealing fastener, eliminating the need for repackaging the condiments in the container. The control unit can automatically determine the condiment type at the installation position of the condiment container, without requiring the user to define the condiment type corresponding to the installation position, thereby improving the ease of use of the device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of kitchen appliances, and more particularly to a seasoning supply device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, automatic cooking machines and smart seasoning containers are increasingly used in cooking, bringing great convenience to people. However, existing smart seasoning containers require repackaging bottled seasonings from the market into the container, which adds extra hassle due to the repackaging process and the cleaning of the container. Furthermore, the original seasoning bottles often need to be repackaged multiple times, requiring additional space to store them. In addition, the types of seasonings in smart seasoning containers require manual input from the user, which is not very convenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of at least one of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a seasoning supply device.

[0004] This disclosure provides a seasoning supply device, including a support body, a sealing fastener, an image acquisition component, and a control unit. The support body is provided with multiple connecting parts. The sealing fastener includes a sealing fastener for sealing connection with a seasoning container, an mounting part for fixed connection with the connecting parts, and an openable and closable liquid outlet channel. One end of the liquid outlet channel is used to communicate with the receiving cavity of the seasoning container, and the other end of the liquid outlet channel is used to discharge seasoning.

[0005] The image acquisition component is used to acquire images of the condiment container and generate image information;

[0006] The control unit is used to determine the type of condiment corresponding to the installation location based on the image information and the installation location of the condiment container.

[0007] Optionally, the image acquisition component includes a camera;

[0008] The device also includes a side wall connected to the supporting body, and the camera is located on the side wall.

[0009] Optionally, the support body is provided with a positioning component, which is used to determine the installation position of the seasoning container.

[0010] Optionally, the positioning component includes multiple detection sensors, which are respectively configured to correspond to the multiple connecting parts. The detection sensors are used to detect the installation status of the seasoning container of the corresponding connecting part.

[0011] Optionally, the sealing fastener is provided with a first pressure sensor, which is used to detect the first pressure applied by the seasoning container to the sealing fastener, and the control unit is used to determine the installation position of the seasoning container based on the first pressure.

[0012] Optionally, the liquid outlet channel is provided with a channel opening and closing component, which is used to control the opening and closing of the liquid outlet channel;

[0013] The sealing fastener is provided with a second pressure sensor, which is used to detect the second pressure or force applied by the seasoning in the seasoning container to the sealing fastener. The control unit is used to determine the opening degree of the channel opening and closing assembly in the open state according to the second pressure or the force.

[0014] Optionally, the liquid outlet channel is provided with a channel opening and closing component, which is used to control the opening and closing of the liquid outlet channel;

[0015] The device also includes a liquid level sensor for detecting the liquid level of the seasoning in the seasoning container, and the control unit for determining the opening degree of the channel opening and closing component in the open state based on the liquid level of the seasoning.

[0016] Optionally, the channel opening and closing assembly includes a return spring and a movable closing member, the liquid outlet channel is provided with a sealing engagement part, and the movable closing member can abut against the sealing engagement part to close the liquid outlet channel;

[0017] The control unit is used to determine the movement distance of the movable closure when it is in the open state, and the movement distance is the displacement of the movable closure between the open state and the closed state.

[0018] Optionally, the movable closure includes a rod and a sealing portion located at one end of the rod. The return spring is sleeved on the rod, one end of the return spring is directly or indirectly connected to the inner wall of the liquid outlet channel, and the other end of the return spring abuts against the sealing portion or is fixedly connected to the rod.

[0019] Optionally, the seasoning supply device further includes an input operation device, which is used to determine the seasoning type corresponding to the seasoning container based on the input operation, and the control unit is used to determine the seasoning type corresponding to the installation position according to the seasoning type corresponding to the seasoning container and the installation position of the seasoning container.

[0020] This disclosure has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] This disclosure provides a condiment supply device, including a support body, a sealing fastener, an image acquisition component, and a control unit. The support body has multiple connecting parts. A condiment container holding condiments is fixed to the connecting parts of the support body via the sealing fastener. The image acquisition component is used to acquire images of the condiment container and generate image information. The control unit is used to determine the condiment type corresponding to the installation position based on the image information and the installation position of the condiment container. Thus, the condiment container holding condiments is fixed to the support body via the sealing fastener, eliminating the need for repackaging the condiments in the container. The control unit can automatically determine the condiment type at the installation position of the condiment container, without requiring the user to define the condiment type corresponding to the installation position through input, thereby improving the ease of use of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the seasoning supply device according to this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the condiment supply device according to this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the sealing fastener and pressure balancing part according to this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0028] like Figure 1-4As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a seasoning supply device, including a support body 1 and a sealing fastener 2. The support body 1 is provided with a plurality of connecting parts 11, which are used to fix the sealing fastener 2. The sealing fastener 2 includes a sealing fastener 21 for sealing connection with a seasoning container 3, an mounting part 22 for fixing connection with the connecting parts 11, and an openable and closable liquid outlet channel 23. Thus, the sealing fastener 2 is fixedly connected to the connecting parts 11 through the mounting part 22, and is sealed to the seasoning container 3 through the sealing fastener 21, so that the seasoning container 3 for containing seasonings can be fixed to the support body 1 through the sealing fastener 2, without the need to repackage the seasonings in the seasoning container 3. The flow of seasonings from the seasoning container or its retention in the seasoning container can be controlled by opening or closing the liquid outlet channel 23.

[0029] One end of the liquid outlet channel 23 is used to communicate with the receiving cavity 31 of the seasoning container 3, and the other end of the liquid outlet channel 23 is used to discharge the seasoning. Thus, the liquid outlet channel 23 of the sealing fastener 2 is connected to the receiving cavity 31 of the seasoning container 3, so that the seasoning in the receiving cavity 31 can flow out through the liquid outlet channel 23.

[0030] The condiment supply device also includes an image acquisition component 5 and a control unit (not shown). The image acquisition component 5 is used to acquire images of the condiment container and generate image information. The control unit is used to determine the condiment type corresponding to the installation position of the condiment container 3 based on the image information and the installation position of the condiment container 3. Thus, the control unit can automatically determine the condiment type at the installation position of the condiment container based on the image information of the condiment container generated by the image acquisition component and the installation position of the condiment container, without requiring the user to define the condiment type corresponding to the installation position through input, thereby improving the ease of use of the device.

[0031] For example, the seasoning container 3 typically provides seasoning information, which includes at least the type of seasoning, such as "vinegar," "white vinegar," "light soy sauce," or "cooking wine." During the process of fixing the seasoning container to the seasoning supply device, the image acquisition component 5 can first acquire an image of the seasoning container to generate image information, which includes the seasoning information on the seasoning container. Then, the seasoning container is fixed to one of the multiple connecting parts 11 of the support body 1. The control unit acquires the connecting part marking information that fixes the seasoning container and the image information, and uses the connecting part marking information as the installation position of the seasoning container. The image information is then processed to identify the type of seasoning in the seasoning container, and the type of seasoning is used as the seasoning type corresponding to the seasoning container, thereby determining the seasoning type corresponding to the installation position.

[0032] The connection part marking information is used to distinguish the plurality of connection parts 11. Optionally, the plurality of connection parts 11 are constructed identically, and each connection part corresponds to a connection part marking information, such as "1", "2", "3", "4" or "5", or "left 1", "left 2", "left 3", "right 1", "right 2" or "right 3", etc. Thus, the plurality of connection parts can be distinguished by the connection part marking information.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, the image acquisition component 5 includes a camera; the device further includes a side wall 112 connected to the support body 1, with the camera located on the side wall 112. Optionally, the side wall 112 is cylindrical, square, or rectangular, and the camera is located at the upper end or middle of the side wall 112. Optionally, the camera is embedded in the side wall 112, or the camera is snap-fitted, screwed, or welded to the side wall 112.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, the support body 1 is provided with a positioning component, which is used to determine the installation position of the seasoning container. Specifically, the positioning component can detect the installation status on the connecting part 11. When the installation status indicates that the connecting part has switched from being empty to having a seasoning container installed, the connecting part is taken as the connecting part corresponding to the seasoning container, and the connection part marking information of the connecting part is taken as the installation position of the seasoning container.

[0035] In one alternative implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, the positioning component includes multiple detection sensors 6, which are respectively disposed corresponding to the multiple connecting parts. Each detection sensor 6 is used to detect the installation status of the condiment container at its corresponding connecting part. Optionally, the detection sensor 6 is a photosensitive sensor or a pressure-sensitive sensor, such as an infrared sensor.

[0036] Optionally, the detection sensor 6 is disposed adjacent to the corresponding connection part, or the detection sensor 6 is disposed at the corresponding connection part.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, the sealing fastener 2 is provided with a first pressure sensor. The first pressure sensor is used to detect a first pressure applied by the condiment container to the sealing fastener 2, and the control unit is used to determine the installation position of the condiment container based on the first pressure. Specifically, the control unit acquires the pressure detected by the first pressure sensor on the sealing fastener 2, which is fixedly connected to the connecting part. When the first pressure is within a preset pressure range, for example, greater than or equal to a preset pressure threshold, it is determined that a condiment container is installed on the connecting part, thereby realizing the detection of the installation status on the connecting part. When the installation status indicates that the connecting part has switched from being empty to having a condiment container installed, or when the first pressure changes from a first preset pressure range to a second preset pressure range, or when the first pressure is first detected to be within the preset pressure range, the connecting part is identified as the connecting part corresponding to the condiment container, and the connection part marking information of the connecting part is accordingly used as the installation position of the condiment container.

[0038] In one alternative implementation, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the liquid outlet channel is equipped with a channel opening and closing assembly, which controls the opening and closing of the liquid outlet channel. The sealing fastener 2 is equipped with a second pressure sensor 7, which detects the second pressure or force exerted by the seasoning in the seasoning container on the sealing fastener 2. The control unit determines the opening degree of the channel opening and closing assembly in the open state based on the second pressure or force. Specifically, the second pressure or force exerted by the seasoning in the seasoning container on the sealing fastener 2 changes with the amount of seasoning contained in the seasoning container. The opening degree of the channel opening and closing assembly in the open state increases as the second pressure or force decreases. This allows the seasoning to flow out of the liquid outlet channel at a relatively stable flow rate, preventing excessively high outflow rates when the amount of seasoning in the container is large, thus avoiding excessively low outflow rates when the amount of seasoning in the container is small.

[0039] In an alternative example, the second pressure sensor 7 is used to detect the pressure or force exerted by the condiment container on the sealing fastener 2. This pressure or force is caused by the combined force exerted by the condiment container and the condiments within it on the sealing fastener 2. The pressure or force changes with the amount of condiments contained in the condiment container. The control unit is used to determine the opening degree of the channel opening / closing assembly in the open state based on the pressure or force. The first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor can be the same pressure sensor, and the pressure detected by it can be used to determine the container's installation position and the opening degree of the channel opening / closing assembly in the open state.

[0040] Optionally, the control unit is configured to determine the opening degree of the channel opening / closing assembly in the open state based on the pressure and the weight of the condiment container. For example, condiment containers made of different materials have different weights. For instance, condiment containers made of plastic typically have a smaller weight and less impact on the pressure detected by the second pressure sensor 7, while condiment containers made of glass typically have a larger weight and a greater impact on the pressure detected by the second pressure sensor 7. The control unit is configured to determine the opening degree of the channel opening / closing assembly in the open state based on the pressure and the weight of the condiment container, thereby enabling the determination of the opening degree of the channel opening / closing assembly in the open state based on the quantity of condiments contained in the condiment container, avoiding interference from the weight of the condiment container itself on the opening degree of the channel opening / closing assembly.

[0041] Optionally, during the installation of the condiment container, the image acquisition component 5 acquires an image of the condiment container, generating image information. The condiment container displays condiment information, including condiment type information and condiment quantity information. The condiment quantity information includes the initial volume or initial weight of the condiments contained in the condiment container, for example, 300g, 500g, 1kg, 0.5L, or 1L. The pressure applied to the sealing fastener 2 by the second pressure sensor when the condiment container is installed onto the connecting part is obtained. Based on this pressure and the initial volume or initial weight, the weight of the condiment container is calculated.

[0042] In one optional embodiment, the liquid outlet channel is provided with a channel opening and closing component, which is used to control the opening and closing of the liquid outlet channel.

[0043] The device also includes a liquid level sensor (not shown) for detecting the liquid level of the seasoning in the seasoning container. The control unit is used to determine the opening degree of the channel opening and closing component in the open state based on the liquid level of the seasoning. Therefore, the opening degree of the channel opening and closing component in the open state is determined according to the liquid level of the seasoning in the seasoning container, allowing the seasoning to flow out of the outlet channel at a relatively stable flow rate.

[0044] In one alternative implementation, such as Figure 4 As shown, the channel opening and closing assembly includes a return spring 51 and a movable closing member 52. The liquid outlet channel is provided with a sealing engagement part, and the movable closing member 52 can abut against the sealing engagement part to close the liquid outlet channel. Specifically, when there is no need for seasoning, the movable closing member 52 abuts against the sealing engagement part under the force of the return spring 51, and the liquid outlet channel 23 is in a normally closed state. When seasoning is needed, a force is applied to the movable closing member 52 to push the movable closing member 52 to move it away from the sealing engagement part, the sealing engagement part opens, and the liquid outlet channel 23 is correspondingly in an open state, and the seasoning flows out from the liquid outlet channel 23. Afterwards, the force applied to the movable closing member 52 is removed, and the movable closing member 52 moves under the action of the return spring 51, abutting against the sealing engagement part again.

[0045] The control unit is used to determine the movement distance of the movable closure 52 when it is in the open state. The movement distance is the displacement of the movable closure 52 between the open and closed states. The movable closure abuts against the sealing mating part when it is in the closed state. The greater the movement distance, the greater the opening degree of the channel opening and closing assembly.

[0046] Optionally, the control unit is used to determine the moving distance of the movable closure member when it is in the open state based on the aforementioned opening degree of the channel opening and closing component in the open state.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, the movable closure 52 includes a rod portion 521 and a sealing portion 522 located at one end of the rod portion 521. Optionally, the radial dimension of the rod portion 521 is less than or equal to the radial dimension of the sealing portion 522 on the rod portion 521. The return spring 51 is sleeved on the rod portion 521, one end of the return spring 51 is directly or indirectly fixedly connected to the inner wall of the liquid outlet channel 23, and the other end of the return spring 51 abuts against or is fixedly connected to the sealing portion 522, or is fixedly connected to the rod portion 521. For example, the other end of the return spring 51 is fixedly connected to the end of the rod portion 521 adjacent to the sealing portion 522.

[0048] Optionally, the reset spring 51 is a compression spring. The movable closure 52 moves under the force applied by the reset spring 51, and its blocking part 522 abuts against the blocking mating part. When seasoning is needed, the movable closure 52 is pushed to move away from the blocking mating part, and the reset spring 51 is further compressed. When the external force is removed, the reset spring 51 pushes the movable closure 52 towards the blocking mating part again, so that its blocking part 522 abuts against the blocking mating part, thereby closing the liquid outlet channel 23.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the seasoning supply device further includes an input operation device (not shown), which is used to determine the seasoning type corresponding to the seasoning container based on the input operation. The control unit is used to determine the seasoning type corresponding to the installation position based on the seasoning type corresponding to the seasoning container and the installation position of the seasoning container. Specifically, when installing the seasoning container, the user can perform an input operation through the input operation device to define the type of seasoning in the seasoning container, thereby defining the seasoning type corresponding to the seasoning container. The input operation device is a touch screen or an operation panel, and the operation panel includes multiple operation buttons.

[0050] Optionally, the seasoning supply device further includes a pressure balancing unit, which is used to adjust the air pressure inside the receiving cavity 31 so that the air pressure inside the receiving cavity 31 is substantially the same as the external air pressure. As the seasoning flows out of the receiving cavity 31 of the seasoning container 3, the volume of the seasoning in the receiving cavity 31 gradually decreases, causing the air pressure inside the receiving cavity 31 to decrease, hindering the seasoning from flowing out of the receiving cavity 31. The pressure balancing unit adjusts the air pressure inside the receiving cavity 31 to maintain the air pressure inside the receiving cavity 31 substantially the same as the external air pressure, so that the seasoning in the receiving cavity 31 can flow out smoothly.

[0051] In one alternative implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the pressure balancing part includes a first adjustment channel 41 and a second adjustment channel 42. The first adjustment channel 41 is located in the sealing fixing member 2, and one end of the first adjustment channel 41 is used to communicate with the outside. Optionally, one end of the first adjustment channel 41 is located in the mounting part 22. The other end of the first adjustment channel 41 communicates with one end of the second adjustment channel 42, and the other end of the first adjustment channel 41 is located in the sealing fixing part 21.

[0052] The second adjustment channel 42 has a preset extension length. Specifically, the sealing and fixing part 21 extends along its axial direction and can be embedded in the opening of the seasoning container 3 and sealed to the opening. The axial direction of the sealing and fixing part 21 located in the opening of the seasoning container 3 is substantially coincident with the axial direction of the opening. The second adjustment channel 42 extends along the axial direction of the sealing and fixing part 21 and has the preset extension length in the axial direction of the sealing and fixing part 21. Thus, when the sealing and fixing part 21 is sealed to the opening of the seasoning container 3, the second adjustment channel 42 extends into the receiving cavity 31 of the seasoning container 3 and extends toward the end of the receiving cavity 31 opposite to the opening. The end of the receiving cavity 31 opposite to the opening is usually the bottom end of the seasoning container 3. Optionally, the preset extension length is set such that the other end of the second adjustment channel 42 is adjacent to the end of the seasoning container 3 opposite to the opening, that is, the bottom end of the seasoning container 3. Thus, when the seasoning container 3 is inverted and fixed to the seasoning supply device, the bottom end of the seasoning container 3 is located above the other parts of the seasoning container 3 in the vertical direction. There is an internal space between the seasoning in the seasoning container 3 and the bottom end of the seasoning container 3. The pressure balancing part connects the internal space to the outside through the first adjustment channel 41 and the second adjustment channel 42, and keeps the air pressure in the internal space basically the same as the outside air pressure.

[0053] Optionally, the second adjustment channel 42 is integrally formed with the sealing fastener 2, or the second adjustment channel 42 and the sealing fastener 2 are formed independently of each other, and the second adjustment channel 42 is fixedly connected to the sealing fastener 2.

[0054] For example, the seasoning container 3 is a seasoning bottle with a bottle mouth at the upper end and a bottom wall at the lower end. When the seasoning bottle is inverted and fixed to the seasoning supply device, the sealing and fixing part 21 is sealed to the bottle mouth. The second adjustment channel 42 is located inside the seasoning bottle, and the other end of the second adjustment channel 42 is adjacent to the bottom wall of the seasoning bottle. There is an internal space between the seasoning liquid surface and the bottom wall of the seasoning bottle. The pressure balancing part keeps the air pressure in the internal space basically the same as the external air pressure, so as to prevent the air pressure in the internal space from gradually decreasing and hindering the seasoning from flowing out of the seasoning bottle as the seasoning in the bottle decreases and the volume of the internal space increases.

[0055] In an optional embodiment, the other end of the second regulating channel 42 is provided with a vent 43 extending axially along the second regulating channel 42 and a rotatable baffle 44 capable of covering the vent 43. Specifically, the vent 43 is formed by missing a portion of the sidewall of the second regulating channel 42 along its axial direction, and a rotatable baffle 44 is provided to cover the vent 43. When the air pressure in the internal space decreases, the external air pressure will push the rotatable baffle 44 to rotate, forming a ventilation channel between the vent 43 and the rotatable baffle 44, allowing outside air to enter the internal space, thereby maintaining the air pressure in the internal space at approximately the same level as the external air pressure.

[0056] Optionally, the sealing fixing part 21 includes a sealing body 211, which extends axially along the sealing fixing part 21. The sealing body 211 is at least used to provide the connection strength required for fixed connection with the seasoning container 3. The sealing body 211 has a plurality of annular sealing bodies 212 spaced apart on its side. The annular sealing bodies 212 are used to seal the outlet of the seasoning container 3. Preferably, the plurality of annular sealing bodies 212 are distributed at intervals along the axial direction of the sealing fixing part 21, especially at equal intervals on the side of the sealing body 211. Thus, the plurality of annular sealing bodies 212 form a multi-layer sealing structure to prevent the seasoning in the seasoning container 3 from flowing out between the sealing fixing part 21 and the inner surface of the opening of the seasoning container 3.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, the mounting portion 22 of the sealing fastener 2 includes a connecting protrusion 220, and the connecting portion 11 is provided with a connecting groove 110 for connecting the connecting protrusion 220. The connecting protrusion 220 is adapted to the connecting groove 110 so that the sealing fastener 2 and the connecting portion 11 are fixedly connected by the connecting protrusion 220 and the connecting groove 110. Specifically, the connecting protrusion 220 is snap-fitted, plugged in, or threaded into the connecting groove 110. For example, the connecting protrusion 220 has an external thread on its side, and the inner surface of the connecting groove 110 has an internal thread adapted to the external thread. In an alternative example, the connecting protrusion 220 is plugged into the connecting groove 110. The connecting protrusion 220 has a non-circular cross-sectional shape at least partially perpendicular to its axial direction. Correspondingly, the connecting groove 110 has a non-circular cross-sectional shape at least partially perpendicular to its depth direction. Thus, the connecting protrusion 220 is installed and positioned by this non-circular structure, improving the ease of installation of the condiment container. Preferably, the connecting groove 110 has a protrusion that protrudes from a portion of its bottom along the depth direction of the connecting groove 110. In particular, at least a portion, preferably all, of the end face of the protrusion in the depth direction of the connecting groove 110 is inclined relative to the depth direction. The structure of the connecting protrusion 220 is configured to fit the connecting groove 110 including the protrusion.

[0058] In one alternative implementation, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the support body 1 includes a support plate, on which a plurality of connecting portions 11 are spaced apart, preferably 3-8 connecting portions 11, for example 4, 5 or 6 connecting portions 11. Optionally, each connecting portion 11 is provided with a liquid guiding channel 111, which is used to connect to the liquid outlet channel 23 of the sealing fastener 2 fixedly connected to the connecting portion 11. Thus, the seasoning flowing out of the liquid outlet channel 23 of the sealing fastener 2 reaches the desired position through the liquid guiding channel 111, which simplifies the structure of the sealing fastener and facilitates the acquisition of seasoning from the seasoning supply device.

[0059] Optionally, the support body 1 includes one or more outlets, one outlet being connected to one or more liquid guiding channels 111 respectively, or the multiple outlets being connected to one or more liquid guiding channels 111 respectively, thereby allowing the seasoning to flow out from the seasoning supply device through the outlet.

[0060] In an optional embodiment, the seasoning supply device further includes a seasoning receiving section for receiving seasoning flowing out of the liquid guiding channel 111. In an optional example, the seasoning receiving section is used to directly receive seasoning flowing out of the liquid guiding channel 111, or to receive seasoning flowing out of the outlet.

[0061] Optionally, the condiment receiving part includes a receiving cavity for containing condiments, the cavity wall of which includes an anti-stick coating, such as a Teflon coating, thereby reducing or avoiding condiment residue in the receiving cavity.

[0062] Optionally, the receiving cavity may be a spherical cavity structure, or its cavity wall may be a continuous curved surface structure.

[0063] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely a few preferred embodiments of this disclosure and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of this disclosure shall still fall within the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A flavour supply device, characterized in that, The device includes a support body (1), a sealing fastener (2), an image acquisition component (5), and a control unit. The support body (1) is provided with multiple connecting parts (11). The sealing fastener (2) includes a sealing fastener (21) for sealing connection with the seasoning container (3), an installation part (22) for fixed connection with the connecting parts (11), and an openable and closable liquid outlet channel (23). One end of the liquid outlet channel (23) is used to communicate with the receiving cavity of the seasoning container (3), and the other end of the liquid outlet channel (23) is used for discharging seasonings. The image acquisition component (5) is used to acquire images of the condiment container (3) and generate image information; The control unit is used to determine the type of seasoning corresponding to the installation position based on the image information and the installation position of the seasoning container (3).

2. A flavour supply device according to claim 1, characterised in that, The image acquisition component (5) includes a camera; The device also includes a side wall (112) connected to the support body (1), and the camera is located on the side wall (112).

3. A flavour supply device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that, The supporting body (1) is provided with a positioning component, which is used to determine the installation position of the seasoning container (3).

4. A flavour supply device according to claim 3, characterised in that, The positioning component includes multiple detection sensors (6), which are respectively configured to correspond to the multiple connecting parts (11). The detection sensors (6) are used to detect the seasoning container installation status of the corresponding connecting part (11).

5. A flavour supply device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that, The sealing fastener (2) is provided with a first pressure sensor, which is used to detect the first pressure applied by the seasoning container (3) to the sealing fastener (2). The control unit is used to determine the installation position of the seasoning container based on the first pressure.

6. The flavour supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that The liquid outlet channel (23) is provided with a channel opening and closing component, which is used to control the opening and closing of the liquid outlet channel (23); The sealing fastener (2) is provided with a second pressure sensor (7). The second pressure sensor (7) is used to detect the second pressure or force applied by the seasoning in the seasoning container to the sealing fastener (2). The control unit is used to determine the opening degree corresponding to the channel opening and closing assembly in the open state according to the second pressure or the force.

7. The flavour supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that The liquid outlet channel (23) is provided with a channel opening and closing component, which is used to control the opening and closing of the liquid outlet channel (23); The device also includes a liquid level sensor for detecting the liquid level of the seasoning in the seasoning container, and the control unit for determining the opening degree of the channel opening and closing component in the open state based on the liquid level of the seasoning.

8. A flavour supply device according to claim 6 or 7, characterised in that, The channel opening and closing assembly includes a return spring (51) and a movable closing member (52). The liquid outlet channel (23) is provided with a sealing engagement part. The movable closing member (52) can abut against the sealing engagement part to close the liquid outlet channel (23). The control unit is used to determine the movement distance of the movable closure (52) when it is in the open state, the movement distance being the displacement of the movable closure (52) between the open and closed states.

9. The seasoning supply device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The movable closure (52) includes a rod (521) and a sealing part (522) located at one end of the rod (521). The return spring (51) is sleeved on the rod (521). One end of the return spring (51) is directly or indirectly connected to the inner wall of the liquid outlet channel (23). The other end of the return spring (51) abuts against the sealing part (522) or is fixedly connected to the rod (521).

10. A flavour supply device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that, It also includes an input operation device, which is used to determine the type of seasoning corresponding to the seasoning container based on the input operation, and the control unit is used to determine the type of seasoning corresponding to the installation position according to the type of seasoning corresponding to the seasoning container and the installation position of the seasoning container.

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