A pot-sticking robot

By designing a potsticker robot, which utilizes a multi-axis robotic arm and a spraying assembly to automatically store, rotate, and spray oil and water onto the potstickers, the problem of manual operation required by existing potsticker ovens is solved, achieving automated cooking and uniform heating.

CN224307205UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02ANHUI ZHONGHAO ELECTROMECHANICAL TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ANHUI ZHONGHAO ELECTROMECHANICAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-27
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing potsticker ovens require manual operation and cannot achieve fully automatic cooking. Furthermore, they cannot automatically control the spraying of oil and water during the cooking process.

Method used

A potsticker robot was designed, comprising a heating pot, a cover mechanism, a conveying mechanism, and a spraying component. The robot uses a multi-axis robotic arm to automatically store, rotate, swing, and spray oil and water onto the potstickers, and automatically control the amount of oil, water, and time.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated cooking of potstickers, improving efficiency, ensuring even heating of the potstickers, and reducing manual intervention.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of potsticker processing equipment, specifically a potsticker robot, including a heating pot body. A cover mechanism is provided at the stove opening at the upper end of the heating pot body. A conveying mechanism is fixedly installed on one side of the heating pot body, and placement brackets are provided on both sides of the conveying mechanism. The placement brackets are fixedly connected to the heating pot body, and several potsticker storage mechanisms are placed inside the placement brackets. Potstickers to be cooked are stored in the potsticker storage mechanisms. The conveying mechanism moves the storage mechanisms to the stove opening position of the heating pot body. During the cooking process, the conveying mechanism intermittently rotates and swings the potsticker storage mechanisms, ensuring even heating of the potstickers. The conveying mechanism also delivers oil and water to the surface of the frying pan. The cover mechanism can cover the upper part of the frying pan, reducing manual labor and improving efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of potsticker processing equipment, specifically a potsticker robot. Background Technology

[0002] For example, Chinese patent CN215446567U discloses a new type of automatic potsticker oven, which includes a body, an electromagnetic heating furnace at the top of the body, a core and a radiator for connecting to the electromagnetic heating furnace at the bottom of the body, and a temperature controller inside the body for controlling the heating temperature; the electromagnetic heating furnace is surrounded by a baffle protruding from its plate.

[0003] However, the above solution has the following shortcomings: The above patent can heat the potstickers evenly by setting an electromagnetic heating furnace on the top of the machine body and can adjust multiple temperature levels by adjusting the knob, but it still requires manual operation and cannot achieve fully automatic cooking of potstickers, as well as spraying oil and water during the cooking process. Therefore, we have launched a potsticker robot. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a potsticker robot to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A potsticker robot includes a heating pot body, with a cover mechanism at the upper end of the heating pot body. A conveying mechanism is fixedly installed on one side of the heating pot body, and a placement bracket is provided on both sides of the conveying mechanism. The placement bracket is fixedly connected to the heating pot body, and a plurality of potsticker storage mechanisms are placed inside the placement bracket for storing potstickers.

[0007] The conveying mechanism picks up the potsticker storage mechanism placed on the support and moves it to the stove opening of the heating pot. The potsticker storage mechanism is then covered by a cover mechanism at the stove opening of the heating pot.

[0008] Preferably, the cover mechanism includes a cover, which is disposed above the stove opening of the heating pot body and is fixedly connected to one end of the connector on its outer side. The connector is movably connected to the upper end of the heating pot body, and the end of the connector away from the cover is movably connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder. The telescopic cylinder is fixedly installed inside the upper end of the heating pot body.

[0009] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes a multi-axis robotic arm, which is fixedly installed on one side of the heating pot. The gripping end of the multi-axis robotic arm is movably connected to several gripping rods, and the lower ends of the gripping rods are all fixedly connected to insert rods. A spraying component is provided inside the gripping end of the multi-axis robotic arm, through which oil and water are sprayed outward.

[0010] Preferably, the potsticker storage mechanism includes a frying pan, and a plurality of plug-in rings are fixedly connected to the upper end of the frying pan, wherein the number of plug-in rings is equal to the number of plug rods.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model uses a potsticker storage mechanism to store potstickers to be cooked, and a conveying mechanism to move the storage mechanism to the stove opening of the heating pot. At the same time, during the cooking process, the conveying mechanism will intermittently rotate and swing the potsticker storage mechanism, which ensures that the potstickers are heated evenly. In addition, the conveying mechanism can also transport oil and water to the surface of the frying pan, and the cover mechanism can cover the top of the frying pan, realizing automatic control of oil, water and time, reducing manual labor and improving efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the left-side structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Heating pot body; 2. Cover; 3. Telescopic cylinder; 4. Insert rod; 5. Grab rod; 6. Placement bracket; 7. Multi-axis robotic arm; 8. Insertion ring; 9. Frying pan; 10. Connector; 11. Spraying assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Please see Figures 1-5This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0020] Example:

[0021] A potsticker robot includes a heating pot body 1. Each of the upper openings of the heating pot body 1 is equipped with a cover mechanism. A conveying mechanism is fixedly installed on one side of the heating pot body 1. Placement brackets 6 are provided on both sides of the conveying mechanism. The placement brackets 6 are fixedly connected to the heating pot body 1. Several potsticker storage mechanisms are placed inside the placement brackets 6 to store the potstickers.

[0022] The conveying mechanism picks up the potsticker storage mechanism placed on the placement bracket 6 and moves it to the stove opening of the heating pot 1. The potsticker storage mechanism at the stove opening of the heating pot 1 is covered by the cover mechanism. During the heating process of the potstickers in the potsticker storage mechanism, the conveying mechanism will rotate and swing the potsticker storage mechanism multiple times according to the settings, so that the potstickers are heated more evenly.

[0023] The baffle mechanism includes a baffle 2, which is positioned above the stove opening of the heating pot body 1 and is fixedly connected to one end of the connector 10 on its outer side. The connector 10 is movably connected to the upper end of the heating pot body 1. The end of the connector 10 away from the baffle 2 is movably connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder 3. The middle part of the connector 10 is movably connected to the upper end of the heating pot body 1. One end of the connector 10 is fixedly connected to the baffle 2, and the other end is fixedly connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder 3. The telescopic cylinder 3 is fixedly installed inside the upper end of the heating pot body 1. The appropriate size and model of the telescopic cylinder 3 are selected during use.

[0024] The conveying mechanism includes a multi-axis robotic arm 7. When using the multi-axis robotic arm 7, a robotic arm with 5 or more axes should be selected. The multi-axis robotic arm 7 is fixedly installed on one side of the heating pot body 1. Several gripping rods 5 are movably connected to the gripping end of the multi-axis robotic arm 7. Insert rods 4 are fixedly connected to the lower ends of the gripping rods 5. A spraying component 11 is provided inside the gripping end of the multi-axis robotic arm 7. When using the spraying component 11, a combination of a solenoid valve and a micro pump can be used. The discharge port is opened by the solenoid valve, and the micro pump draws oil and water respectively and sprays them onto the surface of the frying pan 9.

[0025] The potsticker storage mechanism includes a frying pan 9, with several insertion rings 8 fixedly connected to the upper end of the frying pan 9. The number of insertion rings 8 is equal to the number of insertion rods 4. A multi-axis robotic arm 7 drives the gripping rods 5 to move above the frying pan 9. The multi-axis robotic arm 7 controls the gripping rods 5 to open, so that the position of the insertion rod 4 corresponds to the position of the insertion ring 8. At this time, the multi-axis robotic arm 7 will drive the gripping rods 5 to rotate, so that the insertion rod 4 is inserted into the corresponding insertion ring 8.

[0026] Working principle: During use, the potstickers are stored on the frying pan 9, and the frying pan 9 with potstickers is placed on the support 6. The multi-axis robotic arm 7 drives the gripping rods 5 to move above the frying pan 9. The multi-axis robotic arm 7 controls several gripping rods 5 to open, so that the position of the insertion rod 4 corresponds to the position of the insertion ring 8. At this time, the multi-axis robotic arm 7 will drive several gripping rods 5 to rotate, so that the insertion rod 4 is inserted into the corresponding insertion ring 8. At this time, the multi-axis robotic arm 7 can move the frying pan 9 with potstickers to the stove opening position at the top of the heating pan 1. At the same time, the spraying component 11 can spray oil and water into the frying pan 9.

[0027] After placement, the multi-axis robotic arm 7 drives several gripping rods 5 to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the insertion rod 4 to disengage from the insertion ring 8. The activation of the telescopic cylinder 3 drives the connecting piece 10 to move, thereby causing the cover 2 to cover the frying pan 9 at the stove opening. During the cooking process, the multi-axis robotic arm 7 will drive the frying pan 9 to rotate and swing multiple times. After the rotation and swing are completed, the cover 2 will be placed back on the frying pan 9. When the set cooking time is reached, the multi-axis robotic arm 7 will move the frying pan 9 to the position of the right-side support 6, and at the same time move the new frying pan 9 to the stove opening.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A potsticker robot, characterized in that: The device includes a heating pot body, with a cover mechanism at the stove opening at the upper end of the heating pot body. A conveying mechanism is fixedly installed on one side of the heating pot body, and a placement bracket is provided on both sides of the conveying mechanism. The placement bracket is fixedly connected to the heating pot body, and several potsticker storage mechanisms are placed inside the placement brackets to store the potstickers. The conveying mechanism picks up the potsticker storage mechanism placed on the support and moves it to the stove opening of the heating pot. The potsticker storage mechanism is then covered by a cover mechanism at the stove opening of the heating pot.

2. The potsticker robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover mechanism includes a cover, which is disposed above the stove opening of the heating pot body and is fixedly connected to one end of the connector on its outer side. The connector is movably connected to the upper end of the heating pot body, and the end of the connector away from the cover is movably connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder. The telescopic cylinder is fixedly installed inside the upper end of the heating pot body.

3. The potsticker robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism includes a multi-axis robotic arm, which is fixedly installed on one side of the heating pot. The gripping end of the multi-axis robotic arm is movably connected to several gripping rods, and the lower ends of the gripping rods are fixedly connected to insert rods. The gripping end of the multi-axis robotic arm is equipped with a spraying component, which sprays oil and water outward.

4. The potsticker robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The potsticker storage mechanism includes a frying pan, and a number of insertion rings are fixedly connected to the upper end of the frying pan. The number of insertion rings is equal to the number of insertion rods.