A bread machine multi-food material feeding integrated device

Abstract

A multi-ingredient dispensing device for bread makers includes a motor, a transmission assembly, and an ingredient container assembly. The ingredient container assembly includes an ingredient container and an ingredient container frame. The motor drives and connects to the transmission assembly, which in turn drives and connects to the ingredient container. The ingredient container is rotatably mounted on the ingredient container frame. Several storage slots for storing ingredients are arranged in a ring on the ingredient container assembly. The bottom of the ingredient container frame has a feeding port that connects to the bread pan. The motor drives the ingredient container to rotate via the transmission assembly. When the corresponding storage slot rotates to the feeding port position, the ingredients in the storage slot are fed into the bread pan through the feeding port. This multi-ingredient dispensing device for bread makers, by incorporating a motor, transmission assembly, and ingredient container assembly, allows the motor to drive the ingredient container to rotate via the transmission assembly. When the corresponding storage slot rotates to the feeding port position, the ingredients in the storage slot are fed into the bread pan through the feeding port. The ingredient container assembly can be divided into multiple storage slots as needed to store various ingredients, such as fruit, yeast, salt, and sugar.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bread machine technology, and in particular to an integrated device for dispensing multiple ingredients in a bread machine. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese Patent Document No. CN204071814U, published on January 7, 2015, discloses a bread machine feeding device and a bread machine having the same. The feeding device includes: a material box with a material holding area, a first feeding port at the bottom of the material box communicating with the material holding area, and a first rotating shaft on the material box; a material plate that rotates around the first rotating shaft to open or close the first feeding port; and a drive assembly including: a first drive mechanism that drives the material plate to rotate around the first rotating shaft to open the first feeding port; and a second drive mechanism that drives the material plate to rotate around the first rotating shaft to close the first feeding port. This bread machine feeding device uses a magnetic structure to rotate the material plate and open the first feeding port to feed materials into the bread pan. However, this feeding device can only feed two ingredients: fruit and yeast, which is quite limited, has poor practicality, and provides a mediocre user experience.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-ingredient dispensing device for bread makers that is simple in structure, highly applicable, easy to use, provides a good user experience, and is highly practical, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] A multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for a bread maker, designed for this purpose, is characterized by: including a motor, a transmission component, and an ingredient container assembly. The ingredient container assembly includes an ingredient container and an ingredient container frame. The motor drives and connects to the transmission component, which in turn drives and connects to the ingredient container. The ingredient container is rotatably mounted on the ingredient container frame. The ingredient container assembly has several storage slots for storing ingredients arranged in a ring on its surface. The bottom of the ingredient container frame is provided with a dispensing port that connects to the bread pan. The motor drives the ingredient container to rotate through the transmission component. When the corresponding storage slot rotates to the position of the dispensing port, the ingredients in the storage slot are fed into the bread pan through the dispensing port.

[0006] The storage trough includes a first storage trough. The material box is provided with several first trough bodies that are vertically connected. The bottom of the material box frame is provided with a base plate. The first storage trough is formed between the first trough bodies and the base plate. The feeding port is provided on the base plate. When the material box rotates, the first trough bodies rotate with it, thereby causing the first storage trough to rotate. When the first storage trough rotates to the position of the feeding port, the first storage trough connects to the feeding port.

[0007] The storage trough also includes a second storage trough, which is set on the material box. The bottom of the second storage trough is provided with a through hole. When the material box rotates, the second storage trough rotates with it. When the second storage trough rotates to the position of the feeding port, the second storage trough is connected to the feeding port through the through hole.

[0008] The second storage tank is provided with a guide slope, which slopes downward from the periphery of the second storage tank along the center of the second storage tank, and the through hole is located at the center of the second storage tank.

[0009] The material box is equipped with a second groove that runs vertically through it. The second groove and the bottom plate form a non-storage groove. When the material box rotates, the second groove rotates with it. When the non-storage groove rotates to the position of the feeding port, the food is not being fed.

[0010] The transmission assembly includes a drive wheel, a transmission belt, a driven wheel, and a transmission shaft. The motor drives and connects to the drive wheel. The drive wheel and the driven wheel are connected by the transmission belt. One end of the transmission shaft is inserted into the driven wheel, and the other end of the transmission shaft is inserted into the material box. The driven wheel drives the material box to rotate through the transmission shaft.

[0011] The motor is equipped with a trigger switch, and several trigger elements are arranged in a ring on the drive wheel. The trigger switch is electrically connected to the control board, and the control board is electrically connected to the motor. When the drive wheel rotates to the corresponding position, the trigger elements act on the trigger switch to stop the motor from rotating.

[0012] The trigger switch is a magnetic switch with a magnetic trigger element; or, the trigger switch is a micro switch with a toggle block as the trigger element; or, the trigger switch is an infrared sensor switch with an infrared transmitter as the trigger element.

[0013] The material box has several partitions arranged in a ring, and two adjacent storage tanks are separated from each other by the partitions.

[0014] The material box assembly also includes a material box cover, which closes on the top of the material box and covers the material storage compartment.

[0015] It also includes a mounting frame, with an installation cavity at the bottom of the mounting frame and an opening at the bottom of the installation cavity, on which the material box assembly is installed.

[0016] This invention relates to a multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for bread machines. The device comprises a motor, a transmission assembly, and an ingredient container assembly. The ingredient container assembly includes an ingredient container and a container holder. The motor drives the ingredient container to rotate via the transmission assembly. When the corresponding storage slot rotates to the dispensing port, the ingredients in the storage slot are dispensed into the bread pan through the dispensing port. The ingredient container assembly can be divided into multiple storage slots to store various ingredients such as fruit, yeast, salt, and sugar. This structure revolutionizes the traditional fruit and yeast control method of bread machines, breaking through the existing model that only allows the dispensing of fruit and yeast, enabling the dispensing of multiple ingredients, enhancing the user experience, and improving the practicality of the bread machine. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the integrated device for launching in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the integrated delivery device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the integrated delivery device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material box assembly in an embodiment of the present invention when the food is not added.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material box assembly when yeast is added in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the material box assembly when adding fruit or other ingredients in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the material box in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the material box rack in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] See Figures 1-8 This bread maker features a multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device, comprising a motor 1, a transmission assembly, and an ingredient container assembly. The ingredient container assembly includes an ingredient container 3 and an ingredient container frame 2. The motor 1 drives and connects to the transmission assembly, which in turn drives and connects to the ingredient container 3. The ingredient container 3 is rotatably mounted on the ingredient container frame 2. The ingredient container assembly has several storage slots arranged in a ring on it for storing ingredients. The bottom of the ingredient container frame 2 is provided with a feeding port 5 that connects to the bread pan. When the motor 1 drives the ingredient container 3 to rotate through the transmission assembly, and the corresponding storage slot rotates to the position of the feeding port 5, the ingredients in the storage slot are automatically fed into the bread pan through the feeding port 5.

[0027] The storage trough includes a first storage trough 4. A plurality of vertically connected first trough bodies 6 are provided on the material box 3. A base plate 7 is provided at the bottom of the material box frame 2. The first storage trough 4 is formed between the first trough bodies 6 and the base plate 7. The feeding port 5 is located on the base plate 7. When the material box 3 rotates, the first trough bodies 6 rotate accordingly, thereby causing the first storage trough 4 to rotate. When the first storage trough 4 rotates to the position of the feeding port 5, the first storage trough 4 connects to the feeding port 5 (e.g., ...). Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the ingredients in the first storage tank 4 are then automatically fed into the bread bucket through the feeding port 5.

[0028] In this example, two first storage tanks 4 are provided and are arranged in a circular pattern; the first storage tanks 4 are used to put fruit or other food ingredients.

[0029] The storage trough also includes a second storage trough 12, which is mounted on the material box 3. The bottom of the second storage trough 12 has a through hole 8. When the material box 3 rotates, the second storage trough 12 rotates accordingly. When the second storage trough 12 rotates to the position of the feeding port 5, it connects to the feeding port 5 through the through hole 8 (e.g., ...). Figure 5 As shown), the ingredients in the second storage tank 12 are then automatically fed into the bread bucket through the feeding port 5.

[0030] In this example, one second storage tank 12 is provided, and the second storage tank 12 is used to add yeast.

[0031] In addition, the number of the first storage tank 4 and the second storage tank 12 is unlimited and can be set according to actual needs.

[0032] The second storage tank 12 is provided with a guide slope 19. The guide slope 19 extends from the periphery of the second storage tank 12, allowing the ingredients in the second storage tank 12 to slide down through the guide slope 19 to the position of the through hole 8, so that the ingredients in the second storage tank 12 can smoothly reach the bread pan.

[0033] The material box 3 is provided with a second groove 13 that runs vertically through it. The second groove 13 and the bottom plate 7 form a non-storage groove 14. When the material box 3 rotates, the second groove 3 rotates accordingly. When the non-storage groove 14 rotates to the position of the feeding port 5, it is in a state where no food has been added (e.g., Figure 4 (as shown in the figure). When no food needs to be added, the non-storage tank 14 can be rotated to the position of the feeding port 5.

[0034] The transmission assembly includes a drive wheel 9, a transmission belt 10, a driven wheel 11, and a transmission shaft 24. The motor 1 drives and connects to the drive wheel 9. The drive wheel 9 and the driven wheel 11 are connected by the transmission belt 10. One end of the transmission shaft 24 is inserted into the driven wheel 11, and the other end of the transmission shaft 24 is inserted into the material box 3. The driven wheel 11 drives the material box 3 to rotate through the transmission shaft 24. When the control power is input to the motor 1, the motor 1 rotates 360 degrees. Through the combination of the drive wheel 9, the transmission belt 10, the driven wheel 11, and the transmission shaft 24, the material box 3 rotates 360 degrees accordingly. At the same time, the rotation angle is controlled by a trigger switch to feed materials.

[0035] The drive shaft 24 is flower-shaped. The driven wheel 11 is provided with a first insertion hole, and the material box 3 is provided with a second insertion hole 27. One end of the drive shaft 24 is inserted into the first insertion hole, and the other end of the drive shaft 24 is inserted into the second insertion hole 27. The first insertion hole and the second insertion hole 27 are flower-shaped.

[0036] A trigger switch is provided on the motor 1, and several trigger elements are distributed in a ring on the drive wheel 9. The trigger switch is electrically connected to the control board, and the control board is electrically connected to the motor 1. The control board is located inside the bread machine. When the drive wheel (9) rotates to the corresponding position (when the corresponding storage tank rotates to the position of the feeding port 5, or when the non-storage tank 14 rotates to the position of the feeding port 5), the trigger elements act on the trigger switch to trigger the trigger switch. The trigger switch sends a signal to the control board, and the control board controls the motor 1 to stop rotating.

[0037] The trigger switch is a magnetic switch 15 (i.e., a limit switch), and the triggering element is a magnetic element 16 (such as a magnet); or, the trigger switch is a micro switch, and the triggering element is a toggle block; or, the trigger switch is an infrared sensor switch, and the triggering element is an infrared transmitter.

[0038] The rotation angle of the material box 3 is controlled by the cooperation of the trigger and the trigger switch, so that the storage tank can be accurately rotated to the target position; the bottom of the drive wheel 9 is provided with several mounting holes, and the trigger is installed on the mounting holes.

[0039] The material box 3 has several partitions 17 arranged in a ring. Two adjacent material storage tanks are separated from each other by the partitions 17. The material storage tanks and non-material storage tanks 14 are separated by the partitions 17.

[0040] The feed box assembly also includes a feed box cover 18, which covers the top of the feed box 3 and covers the storage compartment to prevent food from overflowing from the storage compartment.

[0041] It also includes a fixing frame 20, with an installation cavity 21 at the bottom of the fixing frame 20. The bottom of the installation cavity 21 is open because the ingredients fall into the bread pan through the feeding port 5. The ingredient box assembly is installed on the installation cavity 21. The top of the ingredient box frame 2 has several buckles 22 arranged in a ring, and the top of the fixing frame 20 has several buckle holes 23 arranged in a ring. The buckles 22 and buckle holes 23 are interlocked to fix the ingredient box assembly on the fixing frame 20. The fixing frame 20 is fixed to the bread machine body.

[0042] The motor 1 and the transmission assembly are located outside the fixed frame 20. The driven wheel 11 is connected to the material box 3 through the transmission shaft 24. The transmission shaft 24 passes through the fixed frame 20, the material box 3 and the material box frame 2 in sequence. A first bearing 25 (including ball bearing, oil bearing or copper sleeve, etc.) is provided between the transmission shaft 24 and the fixed frame 20. A second bearing 26 (including ball bearing, oil bearing or copper sleeve, etc.) is provided between the transmission shaft 24 and the material box frame 2, so that the transmission shaft 24 is rotatably mounted on the fixed frame 20 and the material box frame 2.

[0043] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for a bread maker, characterized in that: The device includes a motor (1), a transmission assembly, and a food box assembly. The food box assembly includes a food box (3) and a food box frame (2). The motor (1) drives and connects to the transmission assembly, which in turn drives and connects to the food box (3). The food box (3) is rotatably mounted on the food box frame (2). The food box assembly has several storage slots for storing ingredients distributed in a ring. The bottom of the food box frame (2) is provided with a feeding port (5) that connects to the bread bucket. The motor (1) drives the food box (3) to rotate through the transmission assembly. When the corresponding storage slot rotates to the position of the feeding port (5), the ingredients in the storage slot are fed into the bread bucket through the feeding port (5).

2. The multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for bread makers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage tank includes a first storage tank (4), and a number of first trough bodies (6) that are vertically connected are provided on the material box (3). A bottom plate (7) is provided at the bottom of the material box frame (2). The first storage tank (4) is formed between the first trough bodies (6) and the bottom plate (7). The feeding port (5) is provided on the bottom plate (7). When the material box (3) rotates, the first trough bodies (6) rotate with it, thereby causing the first storage tank (4) to rotate. When the first storage tank (4) rotates to the position of the feeding port (5), the first storage tank (4) connects to the feeding port (5).

3. The multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for bread makers according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage tank also includes a second storage tank (12), which is set on the material box (3). The bottom of the second storage tank (12) is provided with a through hole (8). When the material box (3) rotates, the second storage tank (12) rotates accordingly. When the second storage tank (12) rotates to the position of the feeding port (5), the second storage tank (12) is connected to the feeding port (5) through the through hole (8).

4. The multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for bread makers according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second storage tank (12) is provided with a guide slope (19), which slopes downward from the periphery of the second storage tank (12) along the center of the second storage tank (12), and the through hole (8) is located at the center of the second storage tank (12).

5. The multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for bread makers according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material box (3) is provided with a second groove (13) that runs vertically through it. The second groove (13) and the bottom plate (7) form a non-storage groove (14). When the material box (3) rotates, the second groove (13) rotates accordingly. When the non-storage groove (14) rotates to the position of the feeding port (5), the food is not being fed.

6. The multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for bread makers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a drive wheel (9), a transmission belt (10), a driven wheel (11), and a transmission shaft (24). The motor (1) drives the drive wheel (9). The drive wheel (9) and the driven wheel (11) are connected by the transmission belt (10). One end of the transmission shaft (24) is inserted into the driven wheel (11), and the other end of the transmission shaft (24) is inserted into the material box (3). The driven wheel (11) drives the material box (3) to rotate through the transmission shaft (24).

7. The multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for bread makers according to claim 6, characterized in that: A trigger switch is provided on the motor (1), and several trigger elements are distributed in a ring on the drive wheel (9). The trigger switch is electrically connected to the control board, and the control board is electrically connected to the motor (1). When the drive wheel (9) rotates to the corresponding position, the trigger elements act on the trigger switch to stop the motor (1) from rotating.

8. The multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for bread makers according to claim 7, characterized in that: The trigger switch is a magnetic switch (15), and the trigger element is a magnetic element (16); or, the trigger switch is a micro switch, and the trigger element is a toggle block; or, the trigger switch is an infrared sensor switch, and the trigger element is an infrared transmitter.

9. The multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for bread makers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material box (3) has several partitions (17) arranged in a ring on it, and two adjacent material storage tanks are separated from each other by the partitions (17); The material box assembly also includes a material box cover (18), which covers the top of the material box (3) and covers the storage compartment.

10. The multi-ingredient dispensing integrated device for bread makers according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a fixing frame (20), the bottom of which is provided with an installation cavity (21), the bottom of which is open, and the material box assembly is installed on the installation cavity (21).

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