Oil-splashing device and cooking equipment including the same

Abstract

This utility model provides an oil-splashing device and a cooking apparatus including the same. The oil-splashing device includes an oil-holding structure and a telescopic structure. The oil-holding structure includes an oil container, a switch, and a heating element. The oil container has a receiving space, and the bottom of the receiving space has an oil-splashing port communicating with the outside. The switch is located at the oil-splashing port of the oil container and can open or close the oil-splashing port. The heating element is located inside the oil container. One end of the telescopic structure is connected to the oil container, and the telescopic structure can extend and retract, allowing the oil-holding structure to move along the extension and retraction direction between a splashing position above the pot of the cooking apparatus and a standby position away from the pot. By providing this oil-splashing device, hot oil can be splashed during key steps of cooking, significantly improving the aroma, color, and taste of the finished dish. The combination of the pot and the oil-splashing device improves the functional integration of the cooking apparatus, providing users with a more convenient cooking experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking automation, and in particular to an oil-sprinkling device and a cooking equipment including the same. Background Technology

[0002] In modern life, automatic cooking equipment has gradually become an important part of the catering industry due to its convenience and efficiency. These devices complete processes such as heating, stirring, and seasoning ingredients through preset programs, significantly reducing the complexity of operation for users during cooking. However, existing automatic cooking equipment still has some shortcomings in multi-step cooking, making it difficult to fully meet users' demands for high-quality dishes.

[0003] Specifically, many traditional Chinese dishes require a hot oil pour-over before serving. This involves pouring hot oil over the surface of the dish to release the aroma of the seasonings and significantly enhance the color and texture of the ingredients. However, most current automated cooking equipment lacks design for this crucial step, resulting in unpalatable finished dishes. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defect of existing automatic cooking equipment that cannot achieve hot oil pouring before serving, and to provide an oil pouring device and a cooking equipment including the same.

[0005] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0006] An oil-splashing device for use in cooking equipment;

[0007] The oil-splashing device includes an oil-collecting structure and a telescopic structure;

[0008] The oil-containing structure includes an oil-containing box, a switch, and a heating element. The oil-containing box has a receiving space, and the bottom of the receiving space has an oil-sprinkling port that connects to the outside. The switch is located at the oil-sprinkling port of the oil-containing box and can open or close the oil-sprinkling port. The heating element is located inside the oil-containing box.

[0009] One end of the telescopic structure is connected to the oil container. The telescopic structure can extend and retract, allowing the oil container to move along the extension and retraction direction between the oil-splashing position above the pot of the cooking equipment and the standby position away from the pot of the cooking equipment.

[0010] In this technical solution, by providing this oil-sprinkling device, hot oil sprinkling can be completed during the key steps of cooking. Specifically: the heating element heats the oil in the container to a predetermined temperature; the telescopic structure extends the oil-holding structure to the oil-sprinkling position above the pot in the cooking equipment; the switching element opens the oil-sprinkling nozzle, precisely sprinkling the high-temperature hot oil into the pot; after sprinkling, the switching element closes the oil-sprinkling nozzle, and the telescopic structure retracts the oil-holding structure to a standby position away from the pot in the cooking equipment, thus avoiding interfering with other steps of cooking. This operation significantly enhances the aroma, color, and taste of the finished dish.

[0011] Preferably, the opening shape of the oil-sprinkling nozzle is strip-shaped, and the strip-shaped extension direction of the oil-sprinkling nozzle is perpendicular to the extension direction of the telescopic structure; and / or,

[0012] The oil spout is located at the bottom of the oil container, away from the telescopic structure.

[0013] In this technical solution, by designing the oil-spraying nozzle as a strip structure, with the extension direction of the strip perpendicular to the movement direction of the telescopic structure, a more uniform hot oil spraying effect can be achieved, avoiding uneven heating of dishes caused by localized concentrated oil spraying, and making it easier to adapt to dishes that require ensuring the integrity of the ingredients.

[0014] By placing the oil spout at the bottom of the oil container, away from the telescopic structure, hot oil can be more evenly distributed over the end of the cookware away from the telescopic structure when poured.

[0015] Preferably, the switch includes a movable switch baffle and a drive mechanism. The switch baffle is located below the oil container and can move between a closed position covering the oil outlet and an open position not covering the oil outlet. The drive mechanism is connected to the switch baffle and is used to drive the switch baffle to move between the closed position and the open position.

[0016] In this technical solution, the opening and closing positions of the oil spray nozzle can be precisely controlled through the above-mentioned settings, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the hot oil spraying process. The design of the switch baffle avoids oil leakage or waste during the spraying process, while also improving the overall operational reliability of the equipment.

[0017] Preferably, the end of the switch baffle near the oil pouring port is provided with an elastic seal.

[0018] In this technical solution, by setting an elastic seal at one end of the switch baffle near the oil outlet, the elastic seal can seal the oil outlet, thereby enhancing the sealing performance of the oil outlet and preventing oil from leaking from the gap at the end of the switch baffle when the oil outlet is closed, thus improving the safety of the oil-sprinkling device.

[0019] Preferably, the oil container further includes a container body and an oil cover, the oil cover covering the top opening of the container body, and an oil inlet hole is formed on the oil cover;

[0020] The oil-spraying device also includes an oil injection pipe connected to an external oil source, with one end of the oil injection pipe located above the oil inlet.

[0021] In this technical solution, a continuous oil supply is achieved through the coordinated design of an external oil source, an oil filling pipe, and an oil inlet, meeting the demand for hot oil during prolonged cooking, improving the equipment's efficiency and ease of operation. The design of the oil collection cap and oil inlet further facilitates the refilling process of the oil container. Simultaneously, the coordinated design of the oil filling pipe and oil inlet prevents oil condensation at the connection point between the oil filling pipe and the oil collection cap, thus avoiding blockage problems.

[0022] Preferably, the oil-holding structure further includes a first magnetic element located on top of the oil-holding box, the first magnetic element being used to attract other moving parts of the cooking device.

[0023] In this technical solution, by setting a first magnetic component on the top of the oil-holding structure, a stable magnetic connection can be achieved with other moving structures of the cooking equipment, so as to drive the moving structures to perform other cooking steps while hot oil is being poured, without the need for additional driving components, effectively improving the integration of the cooking equipment and reducing the number of components.

[0024] Preferably, the telescopic structure is a scissor telescopic structure; and / or,

[0025] The oil-splashing device further includes a guide rail structure, the slider of which is connected to the oil-collecting box and is used to guide the movement of the oil-collecting box between the oil-splashing position and the standby position; and / or,

[0026] The heating element is an electric heating wire; and / or,

[0027] The heating element plate is located at the bottom of the accommodating space.

[0028] In this technical solution, by setting a scissor telescopic structure, the oil container can be moved smoothly back and forth between the oil spill position and the standby position at a relatively low cost.

[0029] By connecting the slider of the guide rail structure to the oil container, the stability of the oil container during movement is further improved, thereby enhancing the safety of the oil-splashing device.

[0030] By setting the heating element to an electric heating wire, the oil can be quickly heated to a high temperature suitable for pouring.

[0031] By placing the heating element plate at the bottom of the container, the impact of uneven heating on the oil pouring process can be reduced, ensuring that the oil poured from the bottom of the container is the hot oil.

[0032] A cooking appliance includes a pot, and the cooking appliance further includes an oil-sprinkling device as described above.

[0033] In this technical solution, by providing this cooking equipment, an oil-spraying device is integrated into the cooking equipment, enabling the automatic cooking equipment to have a hot oil-spraying function, which greatly enhances the aroma, color, and taste of the finished dishes. Furthermore, the combination of the cookware and the oil-spraying device improves the functional integration of the cooking equipment, providing users with a more convenient cooking experience.

[0034] Preferably, the oil-splashing device further includes an oil injection pipe;

[0035] The cooking device also includes an oil filling component and an oil source. The oil source, the oil filling component, the oil injection pipe, and the oil collection box are connected in sequence. The oil filling component is used to provide power for the oil to flow from the oil source to the oil injection pipe.

[0036] In this technical solution, the above-mentioned settings enable automatic oil supply to the oil container, eliminating the tedious manual refilling of the container before each pour. Simultaneously, the coordination between the oil injection pipe and the refilling components ensures the stability and continuity of the oil supply process, enhancing the automation level of the cooking equipment.

[0037] Preferably, the oil-containing structure further includes a first magnetic element, which is located at the top of the oil-containing box;

[0038] The cooking equipment also includes a liquid seasoning output device, which is located above the oil-spraying device, and a second magnetic element corresponding to the first magnetic element is provided below the liquid seasoning output device;

[0039] The first magnetic component or the second magnetic component is an electromagnetic component.

[0040] In this technical solution, the combined design of the first and second magnetic components enables the oil-splashing device to spray oil and the liquid seasoning output device to output seasonings to the cookware, thereby rapidly stimulating the aroma of the seasonings or causing them to undergo chemical changes at high temperatures, producing unique flavors and further enhancing the aroma, color, and taste of the finished dish. Furthermore, since the first or second magnetic component is electromagnetic, the user can control the presence or absence of magnetism by controlling the on / off state of the current, thus controlling whether the liquid seasoning output device extends along with the oil-splashing device, allowing for rapid switching between oil-splashing with and without seasoning.

[0041] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0042] By providing this oil-spraying device, hot oil can be sprayed during a key step in cooking. Specifically, the heating element heats the oil in the container to a predetermined temperature; the telescopic structure extends the oil-holding structure to the oil-spraying position above the pot; the switch opens the oil-spraying nozzle, precisely spraying the hot oil into the pot; after spraying, the switch closes the nozzle, and the telescopic structure retracts the oil-holding structure to a standby position away from the pot, avoiding interference with other cooking steps. This process significantly enhances the aroma, color, and taste of the finished dish. By integrating this cooking device into the equipment, automatic cooking systems gain hot oil-spraying capabilities, greatly improving the aroma, color, and taste of the finished dish. Furthermore, the combination of the pot and the oil-spraying device increases the functional integration of the cooking equipment, providing users with a more convenient cooking experience. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram (I) of an embodiment of the oil-spraying device of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the oil-spraying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the oil-splashing device according to an embodiment of the present invention after the protective box has been removed.

[0046] Figure 4 This is a top view of the oil-sprinkling device according to an embodiment of the present invention after removing the oil-collecting cap.

[0047] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the liquid seasoning output device and the oil-spraying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram (II) of an embodiment of the oil-spraying device of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the oil path from the oil injection pipe to the oil-filling structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the oil path direction during oil pouring according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0052] Telescopic structure 1

[0053] Oil-filled structure 2

[0054] Box body 211

[0055] Oil Cap 212

[0056] Oil inlet hole 2121

[0057] Capacity 213

[0058] Oil Splashing Point 214

[0059] Switch 22

[0060] Switch baffle 221

[0061] 222 elastic seal

[0062] Eccentric wheel 223

[0063] Protective box 224

[0064] Heating element 23

[0065] Oil injection pipe 3

[0066] First magnetic component 4

[0067] Guide rail structure 5

[0068] Liquid seasoning output device 6

[0069] Second magnetic component 61 Detailed Implementation

[0070] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings, using a preferred embodiment.

[0071] like Figures 1-8 As shown, this embodiment provides an oil-splashing device for use in cooking equipment.

[0072] The oil-splashing device includes an oil-holding structure 2 and a telescopic structure 1.

[0073] The oil holding structure 2 includes an oil holding box, a switch 22, and a heating element 23. The oil holding box has a receiving space 213, and the bottom of the receiving space 213 has an oil pouring port 214 that connects to the outside. The switch 22 is located at the oil pouring port 214 of the oil holding box and can open or close the oil pouring port 214. The heating element 23 is located inside the oil holding box.

[0074] One end of the telescopic structure 1 is connected to the oil container. The telescopic structure 1 can extend and retract, allowing the oil container 2 to move along the extension and retraction direction A of the telescopic structure 1 between the oil-splashing position above the pot of the cooking equipment and the standby position away from the pot of the cooking equipment.

[0075] In this embodiment, by providing this oil-sprinkling device, the hot oil sprinkling operation can be completed during the key steps of cooking. Specifically, the heating element 23 heats the oil in the containing space 213 to a predetermined temperature (the specific temperature is determined according to existing technology), the telescopic structure 1 extends the oil-holding structure 2 to the oil-sprinkling position above the pot of the cooking equipment, the switch 22 opens the oil-sprinkling nozzle 214, and the high-temperature hot oil is precisely poured into the pot; after the sprinkling is completed, the switch 22 closes the oil-sprinkling nozzle 214, and the telescopic structure 1 retracts the oil-holding structure 2 to a standby position away from the pot of the cooking equipment to avoid interfering with other steps of cooking. The above operation greatly improves the aroma, color, and taste of the finished dish.

[0076] In this embodiment, the opening shape of the oil-spraying nozzle 214 is strip-shaped, and the strip-shaped extension direction of the oil-spraying nozzle 214 is perpendicular to the extension direction A of the telescopic structure 1, so as to achieve a more uniform hot oil spraying effect, avoid uneven heating of the dish caused by local concentrated oil spraying, and be more suitable for dishes that need to ensure the integrity of the ingredients, such as cooking a whole fish.

[0077] In this embodiment, the oil spout 214 is located at the bottom of the oil container, away from the telescopic structure 1, so that the hot oil can be more evenly sprayed to cover the end of the cookware away from the telescopic structure 1.

[0078] In this embodiment, the switch 22 includes a movable switch baffle 221 and a drive mechanism. The switch baffle 221 is located below the oil container and can move between a closed position covering the oil pouring port 214 and an open position not covering the oil pouring port 214. The drive mechanism is connected to the switch baffle 221 and is used to drive the switch baffle 221 to move between the closed and open positions. This allows for precise control of the opening and closing positions of the oil pouring port 214, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the hot oil pouring process. The design of the switch baffle 221 avoids oil leakage or waste during the pouring process and improves the overall operational reliability of the equipment.

[0079] In this embodiment, an elastic sealing element 222 is provided at one end of the switch baffle 221 near the oil pouring port 214 to seal the oil pouring port 214, which can enhance the sealing performance of the oil pouring port 214 and prevent oil from leaking from the gap at the end of the switch baffle 221 when the oil pouring port 214 is closed, thereby improving the safety of the oil pouring device.

[0080] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism includes a rotatable eccentric wheel 223 located at the bottom of the oil container.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3In this embodiment, the switch 22 also includes a protective box 224, which covers the eccentric wheel 223 to prevent oil from splashing out during the oil pouring process or oil fumes from adhering to the eccentric wheel 223 and the surrounding structure, which could cause the switch baffle 221 to jam.

[0082] In this embodiment, the oil container also includes a container body 211 and an oil cover 212. The oil cover 212 covers the top opening of the container body 211, and an oil inlet hole 2121 is provided on the oil cover 212.

[0083] The oil-sprinkling device also includes an oil injection pipe 3 connected to an external oil source, with one end of the oil injection pipe 3 located above the oil inlet 2121. The oil flow direction is referenced below. Figure 7 and Figure 8 : Figure 7 The dashed arrow in the image indicates the oil passage from the oil injection pipe to the oil-containing structure. Figure 8 The dashed arrow in the image indicates the oil path when oil is poured.

[0084] In this way, the combined design of the external oil source and the oil inlet pipe 3 and oil port 2121 enables continuous oil supply, meeting the demand for hot oil during long-term cooking, improving the efficiency and ease of operation of the equipment. The design of the oil collection cap 212 and oil port 2121 further facilitates the refilling process of the oil container. Simultaneously, the combined design of the oil inlet pipe 3 and oil port 2121 prevents oil condensation at the connection point between the oil inlet pipe 3 and the oil collection cap 212, thus avoiding blockage problems.

[0085] In this embodiment, the oil-holding structure 2 also includes a first magnetic element 4, which is located on the top of the oil-holding box. The first magnetic element 4 is used to attract other moving structures of the cooking equipment. The first magnetic element 4 can achieve a stable magnetic connection with other moving structures of the cooking equipment, so as to drive the moving structures to perform other cooking steps while hot oil is poured, without the need for additional driving components, effectively improving the integration of the cooking equipment and reducing the number of components.

[0086] In this embodiment, the telescopic structure 1 is a scissor telescopic structure 1, which can achieve the effect of the oil container moving smoothly back and forth between the oil spill position and the standby position at a lower cost.

[0087] In this embodiment, the oil-splashing device also includes a guide rail structure 5. The slider of the guide rail structure 5 is connected to the oil container and is used to guide the movement of the oil container between the oil-splashing position and the standby position, so as to further improve the stability of the oil container during movement and thus improve the safety of the oil-splashing device.

[0088] In this embodiment, the heating element 23 is an electric heating wire, which can quickly heat the oil to a high temperature suitable for pouring.

[0089] In this embodiment, the heating element 23 is disposed at the bottom of the receiving space 213, which can reduce the impact of uneven heating on the oil pouring process and ensure that the oil poured out first from the bottom of the receiving space 213 is high-temperature oil.

[0090] This embodiment also provides a cooking device, which includes a pot and an oil-spraying device as described above. This cooking device integrates the oil-spraying device, enabling the automatic cooking device to have a hot oil-spraying function, significantly improving the aroma, color, and taste of the finished dish. Furthermore, the combination of the pot and the oil-spraying device enhances the functional integration of the cooking device, providing users with a more convenient cooking experience.

[0091] In this embodiment, the cooking equipment also includes an oil filling component (not shown in the figure) and an oil source (not shown in the figure). The oil source, oil filling component, oil filling pipe 3, and oil collection box are connected in sequence. The oil filling component provides power for the oil to flow from the oil source to the oil filling pipe 3. This arrangement allows the oil source to automatically supply oil to the oil collection box, avoiding the tedious operation of manually adding oil to the collection box before each pour. Simultaneously, the cooperation between the oil filling pipe 3 and the oil filling component ensures the stability and continuity of the oil supply process, improving the automation level of the cooking equipment.

[0092] Please refer to Figure 5 In this embodiment, the cooking device further includes a liquid seasoning output device 6, which is located above the oil-spraying device, and a second magnetic element 61 corresponding to the first magnetic element 4 is provided below the liquid seasoning output device 6. The second magnetic element 61 is an electromagnetic element.

[0093] Thus, through the coordinated design of the first magnetic component 4 and the second magnetic component 61, the oil-splashing device and the liquid seasoning output device 6 can output seasonings to the pot when splashing oil, rapidly stimulating the aroma of the seasonings or causing them to undergo chemical changes at high temperatures, producing unique flavors and further enhancing the aroma, color, and taste of the finished dish. Furthermore, since the second magnetic component 61 is an electromagnetic component, the user can control the presence or absence of magnetism by controlling the on / off state of the current, thereby controlling whether the liquid seasoning output device 6 extends along with the oil-splashing device, quickly switching between the two modes of oil splashing with and without seasoning. Of course, in other embodiments, the first magnetic component 4 can also be set to be an electromagnetic component to achieve similar technical effects.

[0094] While specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this utility model, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An oil-sprinkling device for use in cooking equipment, characterized in that: The oil-splashing device includes an oil-collecting structure and a telescopic structure; The oil-containing structure includes an oil-containing box, a switch, and a heating element. The oil-containing box has a receiving space, and the bottom of the receiving space has an oil-sprinkling port that connects to the outside. The switch is located at the oil-sprinkling port of the oil-containing box and can open or close the oil-sprinkling port. The heating element is located inside the oil-containing box. One end of the telescopic structure is connected to the oil container. The telescopic structure can extend and retract, allowing the oil container to move along the extension and retraction direction between the oil-splashing position above the pot of the cooking equipment and the standby position away from the pot of the cooking equipment.

2. The oil-spraying device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The opening of the oil-spraying nozzle is strip-shaped, and the strip-shaped extension direction of the oil-spraying nozzle is perpendicular to the extension direction of the telescopic structure; and / or, The oil spout is located at the bottom of the oil container, away from the telescopic structure.

3. The oil-splashing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The switch includes a movable switch baffle and a drive mechanism. The switch baffle is located below the oil container and can move between a closed position covering the oil outlet and an open position not covering the oil outlet. The drive mechanism is connected to the switch baffle and is used to drive the switch baffle to move between the closed position and the open position.

4. The oil-splashing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The switch baffle is provided with an elastic seal at one end near the oil outlet.

5. The oil-sprinkling device as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The oil container also includes a container body and an oil cover. The oil cover covers the top opening of the container body and has an oil inlet hole. The oil-spraying device also includes an oil injection pipe connected to an external oil source, with one end of the oil injection pipe located above the oil inlet.

6. The oil-spraying device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The oil-holding structure also includes a first magnetic element located on top of the oil-holding box, which is used to attract other moving parts of the cooking device.

7. The oil-sprinkling device as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The telescopic structure is a scissor telescopic structure; and / or... The oil-splashing device further includes a guide rail structure, the slider of which is connected to the oil-collecting box and is used to guide the movement of the oil-collecting box between the oil-splashing position and the standby position; and / or, The heating element is an electric heating wire; and / or, The heating element plate is located at the bottom of the accommodating space.

8. A cooking apparatus comprising a pot, characterized in that, The cooking equipment also includes an oil-sprinkling device as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. The cooking apparatus as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The oil-spraying device also includes an oil injection pipe; The cooking device also includes an oil filling component and an oil source. The oil source, the oil filling component, the oil injection pipe, and the oil collection box are connected in sequence. The oil filling component is used to provide power for the oil to flow from the oil source to the oil injection pipe.

10. The cooking apparatus as described in claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The oil-holding structure also includes a first magnetic element, which is located at the top of the oil-holding box; The cooking equipment also includes a liquid seasoning output device, which is located above the oil-spraying device, and a second magnetic element corresponding to the first magnetic element is provided below the liquid seasoning output device; The first magnetic component or the second magnetic component is an electromagnetic component.

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