Automated compounding machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to kitchen appliance technical field, concretely disclose a kind of automatic cutting and dispensing machine, in the automatic cutting and dispensing machine, base has the vegetable receiving groove and the cutting passway being communicated in the upper side of vegetable receiving groove;Vegetable receiving box can be placed in vegetable receiving groove or be taken out from vegetable receiving groove;Cutting assembly includes drive assembly, moving piece and cutting knife, drive assembly is located at base, moving piece is slidably arranged in base, and it is located in cutting passway, and it is connected with the output end of drive assembly, moving piece has installation passageway, cutting knife is arranged in moving piece and located in installation passageway, and can cut food material;The downside of moving piece is equipped with protection, protection is equipped with protection passageway, protection passageway is surrounded in the outer periphery of cutting knife, and extend to the direction of vegetable receiving groove. The setting of the above-mentioned protection makes the food material that cutting is completed enter vegetable receiving box along the protection passageway in protection, avoid falling in the gap between vegetable receiving groove and vegetable receiving box, improve user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to an automatic cutting and preparation machine. Background Technology

[0002] To save time during the food preparation stage, various food preparation devices have emerged. However, for Chinese cooking, considering the diversity of ingredients, the food preparation process is even more varied.

[0003] The cutting and preparation equipment in the related technology has a base with a receiving trough and a cutting channel connected to the upper side of the receiving trough. A receiving box is placed in the receiving trough to receive the cut ingredients. A reciprocating cutting blade is set in the cutting channel. During the reciprocating movement of the cutting blade, the ingredients above are cut and fall into the receiving trough below. However, for easy access, there is a gap between the receiving box and the receiving trough. After the ingredients are cut by the cutting blade, some ingredients stick to the cutting blade and move with it. When the cutting blade turns back, they separate from the cutting blade and have a certain initial speed. Under the action of inertia, the ingredients continue to move forward and eventually fall into the gap between the receiving trough and the receiving box, which is difficult to clean and results in a poor user experience.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to research an automatic cutting and processing machine to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic food preparation machine to solve the problem in the prior art where the prepared food easily falls into the gap between the food collection trough and the food collection box, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] Automatic cutting and processing machine, including:

[0008] A base having a vegetable receiving trough and a cutting channel communicating with the upper side of the vegetable receiving trough;

[0009] A vegetable collection box, which can be placed in or removed from the vegetable collection trough;

[0010] The slicing assembly includes a drive assembly, a moving part, and a slicing blade. The drive assembly is disposed on the base, and the moving part is slidably disposed on the base and located within the slicing channel, and connected to the output end of the drive assembly. The moving part has an installation channel, and the slicing blade is disposed on the moving part and located within the installation channel, and is capable of slicing food. A protective part is provided on the lower side of the moving part, and the protective part has a protective channel. The protective channel surrounds the outer periphery of the slicing blade and extends towards the food collection trough.

[0011] As an optional technical solution for an automatic cutting and slicing machine, the moving part is slidably arranged along the length direction of the base, and the protective part includes a front protective plate and a rear protective plate arranged at intervals along the length direction of the base, and a left protective plate and a right protective plate arranged at intervals along the width direction of the base, wherein the front protective plate, the rear protective plate, the left protective plate and the right protective plate form the protective channel.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for an automatic cutting and assembling machine, the front guard plate, the rear guard plate, the left guard plate, and the right guard plate are integrally formed; and / or,

[0013] The moving part and the protective part are integrally formed.

[0014] As an optional technical solution for an automatic cutting and slicing machine, the moving part is provided with at least two support platforms on the side wall of the installation channel, and the cutting blade is placed on the support platforms.

[0015] As an optional technical solution for an automatic cutting and slicing machine, the outer contour of the cross-section of the installation channel is rectangular, and the moving part is provided with a support platform on each of the four side walls of the installation channel.

[0016] As an optional technical solution for an automatic cutting and slicing machine, the drive assembly includes a drive element, a cam, and a connecting rod. The drive element is located on the base, the cam is located at the output end of the drive element, one end of the connecting rod is hinged to the cam, and the other end is hinged to the moving element.

[0017] As an optional technical solution for an automatic cutting and slicing machine, the automatic cutting and slicing machine further includes a receiving frame, which is disposed on the base; the receiving frame has a receiving groove, and the bottom of the receiving groove is provided with a receiving channel communicating with the cutting channel.

[0018] As an optional technical solution for an automatic cutting and slicing machine, the automatic cutting and slicing machine further includes a ballast assembly. The ballast assembly includes a ballast bracket and a ballast member. The ballast bracket is hinged to the base, and the ballast member is disposed on the ballast bracket. The ballast bracket rotates between a clearance position and a ballast position. When the ballast bracket is in the clearance position, the ballast member is located outside the receiving groove. When the ballast bracket is in the ballast position, the ballast member is located inside the receiving groove.

[0019] As an optional technical solution for an automatic cutting and assembling machine, the ballast support has a ballast channel, the ballast component is located in the ballast channel, the width of the ballast channel is greater than the width of the receiving frame along the width direction of the base, and each of the two side walls of the receiving frame is provided with an avoidance groove along the width direction of the base to avoid the ballast component.

[0020] As an optional technical solution for an automatic cutting and processing machine, the opening of the vegetable receiving box is a flared structure.

[0021] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] This utility model provides an automatic food preparation machine, which includes a base, a food receiving box, and a cutting component. The base has a food receiving trough and a cutting channel communicating with the upper side of the trough. The food receiving box can be placed in or removed from the trough. The cutting component includes a drive component, a moving part, and a cutting blade. The drive component is located on the base, and the moving part is slidably mounted on the base and located within the cutting channel, connected to the output end of the drive component. The moving part has an installation channel, and the cutting blade is mounted on the moving part and located within the installation channel, capable of cutting food. A protective component is provided on the lower side of the moving part, with a protective channel surrounding the outer periphery of the cutting blade and extending towards the food receiving trough. The protective component ensures that the cut food enters the food receiving box along the protective channel, preventing it from falling into the gap between the food receiving trough and the food receiving box, eliminating the need for cleaning and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic cutting and assembling machine in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded structural diagram of the automatic cutting and processing machine in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vegetable receiving box in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ballast assembly in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the automatic cutting and processing machine in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of the moving part and the protective part in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 7This is a top view of the moving part and the protective part in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] In the picture:

[0032] 100. Base; 110. Vegetable trough;

[0033] 200. Vegetable collection box; 210. Rear side wall; 220. Front side wall;

[0034] 300. Slitting assembly; 310. Drive assembly; 311. Drive component; 312. Cam; 313. Linkage rod; 320. Moving component; 321. Protective component; 3211. Front guard plate; 3212. Rear guard plate; 3213. Left guard plate; 3214. Right guard plate; 322. Protective passage; 323. Installation passage; 324. Support platform; 330. Slitting blade;

[0035] 400, receiving frame; 410, receiving groove; 420, clearance groove;

[0036] 500 Ballast assembly; 510 Ballast support; 511 Ballast channel; 512 First hinge hole; 520 Ballast component; 521 Ballast body; 522 Connecting part; 530 Hinge pin. Detailed Implementation

[0037] Before explaining any implementation of this application in detail, it should be understood that this application is not limited to its application to the structural details and component arrangements set forth in the following description or shown in the above drawings.

[0038] In this application, the terms "comprising," "including," "having," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0039] In this application, the term "and / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "and / or" relationship.

[0040] In this application, the terms "connection," "combination," "coupling," and "installation" can refer to direct connection, combination, coupling, or installation, or indirect connection, combination, coupling, or installation. For example, a direct connection refers to two parts or components being connected together without the need for an intermediary, while an indirect connection refers to two parts or components each being connected to at least one intermediary, with the connection achieved through the intermediary. Furthermore, "connection" and "coupling" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings, but can also include electrical connections or couplings.

[0041] In this application, those skilled in the art will understand that relative terms (e.g., “about,” “approximately,” “basically,” etc.) used in conjunction with quantities or conditions are to include the values ​​and have the meaning indicated by the context. For example, such relative terms include at least the degree of error associated with the measurement of a particular value, tolerances associated with the particular value due to manufacturing, assembly, use, etc. Such terms should also be considered as disclosing a range defined by the absolute values ​​of the two endpoints. Relative terms may refer to a certain percentage (e.g., 1%, 5%, 10% or more) of the indicated value. Numerical values ​​not using relative terms should also be disclosed as specific values ​​with tolerances. Furthermore, “basically” when expressing relative angular relationships (e.g., substantially parallel, substantially perpendicular) may refer to a certain degree (e.g., 1 degree, 5 degrees, 10 degrees or more) added to or subtracted from the indicated angle.

[0042] In this application, those skilled in the art will understand that the function performed by a component can be performed by one component, multiple components, one part, or multiple parts. Similarly, the function performed by a part can also be performed by one part, one component, or a combination of multiple parts.

[0043] In this application, the directional terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" are used to describe the orientation and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, in the context, it should be understood that when an element is mentioned as being connected "upper" or "lower" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower," or indirectly connected through an intermediate element. It should also be understood that directional terms such as upper side, lower side, left side, right side, front side, and rear side not only represent positive orientation but can also be understood as lateral orientation. For example, "below" can include directly below, lower left, lower right, lower front, and lower rear.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, this embodiment provides an automatic food preparation machine to reduce the possibility of chopped ingredients entering the gaps between the food collection trough 110 and the food collection box 200, thereby improving the user experience. The automatic food preparation machine can be used independently to chop ingredients during food preparation, and can also be applied to cooking robots to cooperate with the robot's cooking mechanism to complete the chopping and cooking of ingredients, improving the automation and efficiency of cooking, meeting users' needs for efficient chopping of various ingredients, and helping to complete the cooking of various delicacies, thus enhancing the user's happiness index. The automatic food preparation machine includes a base 100, a food collection box 200, and a chopping component 300. The base 100 has a vegetable receiving trough 110 and a cutting channel connected to the upper side of the vegetable receiving trough 110; the vegetable receiving box 200 can be placed in or taken out of the vegetable receiving trough 110; the cutting component 300 includes a drive component 310, a moving part 320 and a cutting blade 330. The drive component 310 is disposed on the base 100, the moving part 320 is slidably disposed on the base 100 and located in the cutting channel, and is connected to the output end of the drive component 310. The moving part 320 has an installation channel 323, and the cutting blade 330 is disposed on the moving part 320 and located in the installation channel 323, and can cut food; a protective part 321 is provided on the lower side of the moving part 320, and the protective part 321 has a protective channel 322. The protective channel 322 surrounds the outer periphery of the cutting blade 330 and extends towards the vegetable receiving trough 110.

[0045] With the help of the protective component 321, the cut ingredients enter the food collection box 200 along the protective channel 322 in the protective component 321, preventing them from falling into the gap between the food collection slot 110 and the food collection box 200, thus improving the user experience.

[0046] Regarding the length of the protective member 321, it is sufficient that there is a gap between the lower end of the protective member 321 and the upper end of the vegetable collection box 200 to prevent the process of the vegetable collection box 200 entering and exiting the vegetable collection slot 110 from being affected. For example, the distance between the lower end of the protective member 321 and the upper end of the vegetable collection box 200 is 1mm-20mm. Specifically, the distance between the lower end of the protective member 321 and the upper end of the vegetable collection box 200 is 5mm.

[0047] In some embodiments, the movable member 320 is slidably disposed along the length direction of the base 100, and the protective member 321 includes a front protective plate 3211 and a rear protective plate 3212 spaced apart along the length direction of the base 100, and a left protective plate 3213 and a right protective plate 3214 spaced apart along the width direction of the base 100. The front protective plate 3211, the rear protective plate 3212, the left protective plate 3213, and the right protective plate 3214 form a protective channel 322. Each protective plate is a flat plate structure, and the four protective plates form a square protective channel 322 to accommodate the shape of the slitting blade 330. The width direction of the base 100 is the left-right direction. The length direction of the base 100 is the front-back direction.

[0048] To improve structural stability, in some embodiments, the front guard plate 3211, rear guard plate 3212, left guard plate 3213, and right guard plate 3214 are integrally formed. The moving part 320 and the protective part 321 are also integrally formed. The above arrangement helps to improve the convenience of design and production.

[0049] In some embodiments, the slitting blade 330 and the front guard plate 3211 are spaced apart along the length of the base 100, and are also spaced apart from the rear guard plate 3212. The distance between the slitting blade 330 and the front guard plate 3211 along the length of the base 100 is 5mm-20mm. The distance between the slitting blade 330 and the rear guard plate 3212 along the length of the base 100 is also 5mm-20mm.

[0050] In some embodiments, the movable member 320 has at least two support platforms 324 on the side wall of the mounting channel 323, and the slicing blade 330 is placed on the support platforms 324. This arrangement ensures that the slicing blade 330 is supported by the support platforms 324 in the height direction of the base 100, preventing it from falling into the vegetable collection box 200 due to downward pressure. The height direction of the base 100 is the vertical direction.

[0051] Furthermore, the outer contour of the cross-section of the mounting channel 323 is rectangular, and the moving member 320 is provided with a support platform 324 on each of the four side walls of the mounting channel 323. This arrangement ensures that all four edges of the slitting blade 330 are supported, thereby improving its stress stability. The four side walls of the slitting blade 330 abut against the four side walls of the mounting channel 323, thus limiting the slitting blade 330 in the horizontal direction. When the moving member 320 moves forward, it abuts against the rear side wall of the slitting blade 330 through the rear side wall of the mounting channel 323, thereby driving the slitting blade 330 forward. When the moving member 320 moves backward, it abuts against the front side wall of the slitting blade 330 through the front side wall of the mounting channel 323, thereby driving the slitting blade 330 backward. The slitting blade 330 includes a blade frame and a blade disposed within the blade frame. Specifically, the slitting blade 330 can be the blade head of a shredder or a grater in the prior art.

[0052] Regarding the specific structure of the drive assembly 310, in some embodiments, the drive assembly 310 includes a drive member 311, a cam 312, and a connecting rod 313. The drive member 311 is disposed on the base 100, the cam 312 is disposed at the output end of the drive member 311, one end of the connecting rod 313 is hinged to the cam 312, and the other end is hinged to the moving member 320. The drive member 311 is a motor. The transmission method of the cam 312 and the connecting rod 313 can convert the circular motion of the output end of the motor into the linear motion of the moving member 320, and the motion frequency is easier to control. Among them, the cam 312 includes a disk and a hinge shaft. The axis of the disk is collinear with the output shaft of the motor, the hinge shaft is located outside the axis of the disk and parallel to the axis of the disk, and one end of the connecting rod 313 is hinged to the hinge shaft.

[0053] To prevent food from falling off the side of the base 100, in some embodiments, the automatic cutting and slicing machine further includes a receiving frame 400, which is disposed on the base 100. The receiving frame 400 has a receiving groove 410, and the bottom of the receiving groove 410 has a receiving channel communicating with the cutting channel. In use, the food is placed in the receiving groove 410, and the food can only move downwards under its own weight, preventing it from falling off the side of the base 100. The receiving frame 400 is located above the moving member 320, and the protective member 321 is located below the moving member 320.

[0054] The automatic food preparation machine also includes a ballast assembly 500, which includes a ballast bracket 510 and a ballast element 520. The ballast bracket 510 is hinged to the base 100, and the ballast element 520 is disposed on the ballast bracket 510. The ballast bracket 510 rotates between a clearance position and a ballast position. When the ballast bracket 510 is in the clearance position, the ballast element 520 is located outside the receiving groove 410; when the ballast bracket 510 is in the ballast position, the ballast element 520 is located inside the receiving groove 410. This configuration prevents the user's hands from contacting the cutting blade 330 during the food preparation process, making it safer. The ballast element 520 and the ballast bracket 510 are screwed or snap-fitted together.

[0055] To reduce the size of the ballast component 520, in some embodiments, the ballast support 510 has a ballast channel 511, within which the ballast component 520 is located. Along the width direction of the base 100, the width of the ballast channel 511 is greater than the width of the receiving frame 400. Along the width direction of the base 100, each side wall of the receiving frame 400 has a clearance groove 420 to allow the ballast component 520 to pass. This arrangement allows the ballast component 520 to be located on the same plane as the ballast support 510, facilitating the determination of the position of the ballast component 520 based on the position of the ballast support 510, thereby determining the degree of food cutting.

[0056] The ballast component 520 includes a ballast body 521 and connecting portions 522 located on both sides of the ballast body 521. The ballast body 521 is located inside the ballast channel 511, and both connecting portions 522 are connected to the ballast bracket 510. Exemplarily, the ballast component 520 is screwed or snapped onto the ballast bracket 510 via the two connecting portions 522. In this embodiment, the clearance groove 420 is used to avoid the connecting portions 522.

[0057] The ballast support 510 has a first hinge hole 512, the base 100 has a second hinge hole, and the ballast assembly 500 also includes a hinge pin 530, which passes through the first hinge hole 512 and the second hinge hole. The mating point between the hinge pin 530 and the first hinge hole 512 is non-circular, allowing the hinge pin 530 and the ballast support 510 to rotate synchronously, and the hinge pin 530 and the base 100 to rotate relative to each other.

[0058] In some embodiments, the opening of the food receiving box 200 is a flared structure. In other words, along the length of the base 100, the two oppositely arranged sidewalls of the food receiving box 200 are the rear sidewall 210 and the front sidewall 220, respectively, and the distance between the rear sidewall 210 and the front sidewall 220 gradually increases along the height of the base 100. The outline of the food receiving trough 110 corresponds to that of the food receiving box 200. The above configuration makes it easier for the food receiving box 200 to receive chopped ingredients; at the same time, the flared structure also helps with internal cleaning; finally, when placing the food receiving box 200 in the food receiving trough 110, the food receiving box 200 can be tilted upwards towards one end of the base 100, and then the narrower bottom of the food receiving box 200 can be placed into the food receiving trough 110 first, and then the food receiving box 200 can be gradually pushed into the base 100. While pushing the food receiving box 200 into the base 100, the food receiving box 200 is gradually flattened.

[0059] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic cutting and slicing machine, characterized in that, include: A base (100) having a vegetable receiving trough (110) and a cutting channel communicating with the upper side of the vegetable receiving trough (110); A vegetable collection box (200) that can be placed in or removed from the vegetable collection trough (110); The slicing assembly (300) includes a drive assembly (310), a moving part (320), and a slicing blade (330). The drive assembly (310) is disposed on the base (100). The moving part (320) is slidably disposed on the base (100) and located within the slicing channel, and is connected to the output end of the drive assembly (310). The moving part (320) has an installation channel (323). The slicing blade (330) is disposed on the moving part (320) and located within the installation channel (323), and is capable of slicing food ingredients. A protective part (321) is provided on the lower side of the moving part (320). The protective part (321) has a protective channel (322). The protective channel (322) surrounds the outer periphery of the slicing blade (330) and extends toward the vegetable collection trough (110).

2. The automatic cutting and assembling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable component (320) is slidably disposed along the length direction of the base (100), and the protective component (321) includes a front protective plate (3211) and a rear protective plate (3212) spaced apart along the length direction of the base (100), and a left protective plate (3213) and a right protective plate (3214) spaced apart along the width direction of the base (100). The front protective plate (3211), the rear protective plate (3212), the left protective plate (3213), and the right protective plate (3214) form the protective channel (322).

3. The automatic cutting and assembling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front guard plate (3211), the rear guard plate (3212), the left guard plate (3213), and the right guard plate (3214) are integrally formed; and / or, The movable component (320) and the protective component (321) are integrally formed.

4. The automatic cutting and assembling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable component (320) has at least two support platforms (324) on the side wall of the installation channel (323), and the slitting blade (330) is placed on the support platforms (324).

5. The automatic cutting and assembling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer contour of the cross-section of the installation channel (323) is rectangular, and the movable member (320) is provided with a support platform (324) on each of the four side walls of the installation channel (323).

6. The automatic cutting and assembling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly (310) includes a drive member (311), a cam (312) and a connecting rod (313). The drive member (311) is located on the base (100). The cam (312) is located at the output end of the drive member (311). One end of the connecting rod (313) is hinged to the cam (312), and the other end is hinged to the moving member (320).

7. The automatic cutting and assembling machine according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The automatic cutting and slicing machine also includes a receiving frame (400), which is disposed on the base (100); the receiving frame (400) has a receiving groove (410), and the bottom of the receiving groove (410) is provided with a receiving channel communicating with the cutting channel.

8. The automatic cutting and assembling machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The automatic cutting and assembly machine also includes a ballast assembly (500), which includes a ballast bracket (510) and a ballast member (520). The ballast bracket (510) is hinged to the base (100), and the ballast member (520) is disposed on the ballast bracket (510). The ballast bracket (510) rotates between a clearance position and a ballast position. When the ballast bracket (510) is in the clearance position, the ballast member (520) is located outside the receiving groove (410). When the ballast bracket (510) is in the ballast position, the ballast member (520) is located inside the receiving groove (410).

9. The automatic cutting and assembling machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The ballast support (510) has a ballast channel (511), and the ballast member (520) is located in the ballast channel (511). Along the width direction of the base (100), the width of the ballast channel (511) is greater than the width of the receiving frame (400). Along the width direction of the base (100), each of the two side walls of the receiving frame (400) is provided with a clearance groove (420) to avoid the ballast member (520).

10. The automatic cutting and slicing machine according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The opening of the vegetable collection box (200) is an flared structure.

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