Storage device and cooking apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of storage appliance and cooking equipment.The storage appliance includes base, box and conveying pipeline.The box is formed with the storage cavity for storing food material in it, and the cavity wall of the storage cavity includes first cavity wall and discharge interface.The conveying pipeline is detachably arranged in the box, and the first end of the conveying pipeline is opened in the storage cavity, and the second end of the conveying pipeline is used to communicate with the discharge interface.The first end of the conveying pipeline is arranged opposite to the first cavity wall, and the distance between the port of the first end of the conveying pipeline and the first cavity wall is 5mm-20mm;Alternatively, the first end of the conveying pipeline is connected with the connecting part, and the distance between the port of the connecting part and the first cavity wall is 5mm-20mm.The setting of the distance L1 can avoid the rice and other food materials with certain particle size and shape from being stuck between the suction port and the bottom wall, and smoothly enter the suction port;It can also ensure that the rice at the bottom of the storage cavity can be effectively sucked out when the material in the storage cavity gradually decreases.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, and more specifically to a storage container and cooking equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In existing automated cooking equipment, rice containers are typically included. The equipment automatically transfers the rice from the container to the cooking chamber for cooking. To facilitate output, many storage containers are equipped with suction ports. If the distance between the suction port and the bottom wall of the storage chamber is too small, material can easily get stuck in the narrow gap. If the distance is too large, it's difficult to effectively remove material from the bottom, thus affecting the normal material conveying process.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide a storage container and cooking equipment to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model description section introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This utility model description section is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To at least partially solve the above problems, the first aspect of this utility model provides a storage device, comprising:

[0006] Base;

[0007] A box body, wherein a storage cavity for storing food ingredients is formed within the box body, the cavity wall including a first cavity wall and a discharge port for communicating with the outside; and

[0008] A conveying pipe is provided in the housing, with its first end opening into the storage cavity and its second end communicating with the discharge port.

[0009] Wherein, the first end of the conveying pipe is disposed opposite to the first cavity wall, and the distance between the port of the first end of the conveying pipe and the first cavity wall is 5mm to 20mm; or

[0010] The first end of the conveying pipe is connected to a connecting part, and the distance between the port of the connecting part and the first cavity wall is 5mm to 20mm.

[0011] According to the storage device of the first aspect of this utility model, this solution effectively solves the problems of material jamming and material residue at the bottom during the suction process by setting the distance between the conveying pipe or the connecting part at the end of the conveying pipe and the first cavity wall of the storage chamber to be 5mm to 20mm. When the distance is within this range, for food materials such as rice with a certain particle size and shape, it can not only prevent rice from getting stuck between the suction port and the bottom wall, ensuring that the rice can smoothly enter the suction port and achieve efficient suction; it can also ensure that as the material in the storage chamber gradually decreases, the rice at the bottom of the storage chamber can also be effectively sucked out, greatly improving the smoothness and efficiency of material conveying.

[0012] Optionally, the housing includes a storage bin and a flow guide bin, the internal spaces of the storage bin and the flow guide bin being connected to form the storage cavity, and the flow guide bin being located below the storage bin; wherein,

[0013] The first end of the conveying pipe extends above the flow guide chamber, or the first end of the conveying pipe extends into the flow guide chamber.

[0014] According to this design, the food materials located in the storage silo can fall into the guide silo under the influence of gravity. The first end of the conveying pipe extends above the guide silo, providing relatively ample space for the installation of the conveying pipe. Extending the first end of the conveying pipe into the guide silo allows it to get closer to the material accumulation area at the bottom of the storage chamber.

[0015] Optionally, the connecting part is connected to the cavity wall of the storage chamber, the upper end of the connecting part is connected to the first end of the conveying pipe, the box includes a storage bin and a flow guide bin, the internal space of the storage bin and the internal space of the flow guide bin are connected to form the storage chamber, and the flow guide bin is located below the storage bin; wherein, the lower end of the connecting part extends above the flow guide bin, or the lower end of the connecting part extends into the flow guide bin.

[0016] According to this solution, the connecting part can confine the conveying pipe within the storage chamber. Food materials located in the storage chamber can fall into the guide chamber under the influence of gravity. The first end of the connecting part extends above the guide chamber, providing relatively ample space for the installation of the conveying pipe. The first end of the connecting part extending into the guide chamber allows it to be closer to the material accumulation area at the bottom of the storage chamber.

[0017] Optionally, the delivery pipe is detachably connected to the connecting part.

[0018] According to this solution, the detachable conveying pipe design simplifies cleaning, maintenance, and replacement, improving the usability of the storage equipment, extending its service life, and reducing operating costs. The conveying pipe guides the food materials out of the storage chamber in an orderly manner, ensuring stable and continuous output and improving production efficiency. Furthermore, the material enters the conveying pipe through the bottom of the connecting part, meaning the suction port is located at the bottom of the connecting part, ensuring effective positioning of the conveying pipe and preventing leakage after disassembly.

[0019] Optionally, the first end of the conveying pipe is inserted into the connecting part, and along the axial direction of the conveying pipe, the length L2 of the insertion portion of the conveying pipe and the connecting part is greater than or equal to 5 mm; and / or

[0020] The discharge interface is tubular in shape, and the second end of the conveying pipe is plugged into the discharge interface. Along the axial direction of the conveying pipe, the length L3 of the part of the conveying pipe and the discharge interface used for plugging is greater than or equal to 5mm.

[0021] According to this plan, by limiting the above scope, the sealing and connection stability of the pipeline connection are guaranteed, thus ensuring smooth material transportation.

[0022] Optionally, the connecting portion includes:

[0023] A connecting pipe is attached to the first end of the conveying pipe; and

[0024] A connecting rib is provided between the connecting pipe and the cavity wall of the storage chamber, and a plurality of the connecting ribs are arranged at circumferential intervals along the connecting pipe.

[0025] According to this design, multiple connecting ribs connect the connecting pipe to the wall of the storage chamber from different directions, forming a stable support system. The multiple connecting ribs are spaced apart, allowing food materials to fall into the guide chamber through the gaps between the ribs.

[0026] Optionally, the distance L4 between the outer wall of the connecting pipe and the inner wall of the storage cavity is greater than or equal to 5 mm.

[0027] According to this solution, by limiting the above-mentioned range, it is ensured that the distance between the outer wall of the connecting pipe and the inner wall of the storage cavity can provide sufficient space for the material to pass through.

[0028] The spacing L5 between adjacent connecting ribs is greater than or equal to 5 mm.

[0029] According to this solution, by limiting the above-mentioned scope, the connection strength between the connecting pipe and the storage cavity is ensured, while ensuring that there is enough space for materials to pass through between adjacent connecting ribs.

[0030] Optionally, the lower end opening of the connector is circular, elliptical, or a regular polygon, and the lateral dimension of the opening is greater than or equal to 5 mm; or

[0031] The lower end opening of the connector is irregularly shaped, and the width of the narrowest part of the opening is greater than or equal to 5mm.

[0032] According to this solution, by limiting the size of the opening at the first end of the conveying pipe, the material can be ensured to enter the conveying pipe smoothly.

[0033] Optionally, the area of ​​the lower end opening of the connector is greater than or equal to 60 mm². 2 .

[0034] According to this scheme, by limiting the opening area at the first end of the conveying pipeline, the material can be ensured to enter the conveying pipeline smoothly.

[0035] Optionally, the housing is detachably connected to the base.

[0036] According to this solution, the entire enclosure is detachably connected to the base, allowing the enclosure to be removed for cleaning.

[0037] Optionally, the delivery pipe is detachably connected to the housing.

[0038] According to this solution, the conveying pipe is detachably connected to the housing. The detachable conveying pipe 20 is designed so that the pipe can be removed from the housing during cleaning to clean the inside of the pipe.

[0039] Optionally, the cavity wall of the storage chamber is provided with an air inlet for communicating the storage chamber with the outside. In the projection of the storage device along the axial direction of the first end of the conveying pipe, at least a portion of the air inlet is located in the port of the first end of the conveying pipe, or at least a portion of the air inlet is located in the port of the lower end of the connecting part.

[0040] According to this design, the air inlet is connected to the outside to allow the feeding pipe to transport food materials under the influence of wind. The first end of the conveying pipe is directly opposite the air inlet to ensure smooth air intake.

[0041] Optionally, the storage device further includes a lid that is detachably connected to the container body.

[0042] According to this solution, after the lid is opened, food materials can be added to the storage chamber through the opening. At the same time, the openable lid also facilitates the disassembly and maintenance of the conveying pipeline.

[0043] Optionally, the storage device further includes a second pipe disposed on the base, with a first end of the second pipe for communicating with the discharge port and a second end of the second pipe for communicating with the outside.

[0044] According to this scheme, the installation of the second pipeline facilitates the connection between the delivery pipeline assembly and the second pipeline assembly.

[0045] The second aspect of this utility model provides a cooking device, comprising:

[0046] The aforementioned storage equipment; and

[0047] A cooking appliance, the cooking appliance including a pipe for communicating with the discharge port.

[0048] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the cooking equipment delivers materials smoothly with minimal residue, ensuring a stable and sufficient supply of materials during the cooking process, thereby improving the cooking effect and the overall user experience of the cooking equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0049] The following drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present invention, are incorporated herein as part of the present invention for understanding the invention. The drawings show embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings,

[0050] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a cooking device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the cooking equipment of this utility model;

[0052] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the cooking equipment of this utility model;

[0053] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of a cooking device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0055] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the box of this utility model;

[0056] Figure 7This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the box body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the box of this utility model.

[0058] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0059] 10: Storage equipment

[0060] 11: Base

[0061] 12: Box

[0062] 13: Storage chamber

[0063] 13A: First cavity wall

[0064] 14: Discharge Interface

[0065] 15: Air Inlet

[0066] 16: Box lid

[0067] 17: Second Pipeline

[0068] 18: Bevel

[0069] 19: Storage silo

[0070] 19A: Flow Deflector

[0071] 20: Delivery pipeline

[0072] 21: First end

[0073] 22: Second end

[0074] 23: Curved section

[0075] 24: Connecting part

[0076] 25: Connecting pipe

[0077] 26: Connecting ribs

[0078] 27: Lower end

[0079] 30: Cooking utensils

[0080] 31: Claypot

[0081] 32: Cover

[0082] 33: Pot Inner Wall

[0083] 34: Cooking Cavity

[0084] 35: Heating device

[0085] 36: Washing device

[0086] 37: Washing bin

[0087] 38: Washing chamber

[0088] 40: Clean water tank

[0089] 41: Drainage pipe

[0090] 42: Sewage tank

[0091] 43: Drainage channel

[0092] 44: Air outlet duct

[0093] 45: Second Pipe Assembly

[0094] 100: Cooking equipment

[0095] DW: Left and right directions Detailed Implementation

[0096] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with embodiments of the present invention.

[0097] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0098] In this document, ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this invention are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a specific order. Moreover, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of "second component," and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of "first component."

[0099] In this article, terms such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate the relative positional relationship between related parts, rather than to define the absolute position of these related parts.

[0100] In this document, terms such as “equal” and “same” are not strict mathematical and / or geometric limitations, but also include errors that are understandable to those skilled in the art and permissible in manufacturing or use.

[0101] Unless otherwise stated, the numerical ranges in this document include not only the entire range within its two endpoints, but also the subranges contained therein.

[0102] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the present invention is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0103] This application provides a cooking device. Specifically, it is an automated cooking device capable of automatically adding rice and water and completing the cooking process.

[0104] Exemplary embodiments according to this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0105] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the cooking equipment 100 according to this application includes a cooking utensil 30, a storage container 10, a clean water tank 40, and a wastewater tank 42. The cooking utensil 30 is used to perform cooking functions, such as cooking rice or porridge. The storage container 10 is used to store food ingredients, such as rice, beans, and other grains. The storage container 10 can employ temperature and humidity control measures to preserve the food ingredients. The clean water tank 40 stores clean water for cooking and washing. The wastewater tank 42 stores wastewater after washing.

[0106] Specifically, the cooking utensil 30 includes, for example, a pot body 31 and a lid 32. The pot body 31 is used to heat the food, and the lid 32 is used to close the pot body 31. A removable inner pot 33 is disposed within the pot body 31, and the internal space of the inner pot 33 forms a cooking cavity 34 for holding the food. A heating device 35 is also provided in the pot body 31, for example, located below the inner pot 33, to heat the inner pot 33 and cook the food. The lid 32 is pivotally connected to the pot body 31 at the rear, for example, allowing the front of the lid 32 to rotate upwards to open the pot body 31, which is convenient for user operation.

[0107] It should be noted that the directions "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" in this application refer to the directions defined by the cooking device 100 in its normal placement state with the lid 32 covering the pot body 31. The terms "front" and "back" as used herein are based on the user's position when using the cooking device 100. Specifically, the direction in which the cooking device 100 faces the user is defined as "front," and the opposite direction is defined as "back."

[0108] To facilitate the placement and removal of the inner pot 33, a washing chamber 37 is provided in the lid 32 for washing food ingredients. The internal space of the washing chamber 37 forms a washing cavity 38. A washing device 36 is usually installed in the washing chamber 37. When the lid 32 closes the pot body 31, the cooking device 100 can control the connection and disconnection between the washing cavity 38 and the cooking cavity 34.

[0109] The washing chamber 38 is connected to the clean water tank 40 via a clean water pipe (not shown). Clean water from the clean water tank 40 is supplied to the washing chamber 38 via the clean water pipe using a water supply device (e.g., a water pump). The washing chamber 38 is connected to the wastewater tank 42 via a drain pipe 41, thereby discharging the wastewater after washing into the wastewater tank 42. The wastewater tank 42 is, for example, detachably connected to the pot body 31, and the drain pipe 41 is, for example, provided with the washing chamber 37 in the cover 32. The pot body 31 is provided with a drain channel 43 that communicates with the wastewater tank 42. When the cover 32 is closed over the pot body 31, the drain pipe 41 is aligned with the drain channel 43, thereby communicating with the wastewater tank 42. For example, the outlet of the drain pipe 41 faces downwards, and the inlet of the drain channel 43 faces upwards. When the cover 32 is closed over the pot body 31, the outlet of the drain pipe 41 is opposite to the inlet of the drain channel 43.

[0110] Reference Figures 1 to 8 The storage container 10 includes a base 11 and a box 12 for storing food materials, the internal space of which is a storage cavity 13. Optionally, the box 12 includes a storage bin 19 and a flow guide bin 19A, the internal spaces of the storage bin 19 and the flow guide bin 19A being connected to form the storage cavity 13. Optionally, the flow guide bin 19A is located below the storage bin 19. Food materials located in the storage bin 19 can fall into the flow guide bin 19A under the influence of gravity.

[0111] Optionally, at least part of the inner wall surface at the bottom of the storage bin 19 is constructed as an inclined surface 18. By setting the inclined surface 18, the food materials at the bottom of the storage bin 19 fall into the guide bin 19A under the guiding effect of the inclined surface 18.

[0112] The housing 12 is detachably connected to the base 11, allowing it to be removed for cleaning. The storage chamber 13 is connected to the washing chamber 38 via a feeding pipe. The cooking equipment 100 may also include, for example, a feeding device (not shown) for feeding the food materials in the storage chamber 13 into the washing chamber 38 via the feeding pipe. The feeding device may be configured as, for example, an air extraction device (e.g., a fan) to utilize airflow for material transfer.

[0113] Understandably, the cooking equipment 100 includes a control device, and the electrical control components of the cooking equipment 100 (such as the heating device 35, water pump, fan, etc.) all operate under the control of the control device.

[0114] The workflow of cooking equipment 100 typically includes the following steps:

[0115] Step 1: Adding ingredients. The cooking equipment 100 uses the adding device and feeding pipe to transport a certain amount of ingredients from the storage chamber 13 to the washing chamber 38, and then stops the adding device.

[0116] The second step is washing the ingredients. The water pump is controlled to add a certain amount of clean water to the washing chamber 38, and then the washing device 36 in the washing chamber 38 is driven to work (e.g., rotate) to wash the ingredients.

[0117] Step 3: Drainage. After the washing process is completed, the washing device 36 is stopped, and the wastewater is discharged from the drain pipe 41 into the sewage tank 42.

[0118] Step 4: Discharge. After washing and draining, connect the washing chamber 38 to the cooking chamber 34, and the ingredients in the washing chamber 38 can fall into the cooking chamber 34 by their own gravity.

[0119] Because the washing chamber 38 has a limited volume, the control device calculates the number of feeding cycles based on the amount of food set by the user, and repeats steps one to four above until the amount of food in the cooking chamber 34 reaches the user's required amount. When using an air extraction device for feeding, under stable airflow conditions, the amount of food fed is basically proportional to the air extraction time.

[0120] Step 5: Add water. Based on the cooking function set by the user, calculate the amount of water needed for cooking and control the water adding device to add water to the cooking chamber 34 through the washing chamber 38 (that is, water first enters the washing chamber 38 and then enters the cooking chamber 34).

[0121] Step 6: Cooking. Control the heating device 35 according to the cooking program to complete the cooking process.

[0122] Understandably, all of the above steps are performed when the lid 32 closes the pot body 31.

[0123] In this application, the washing chamber 38 and the cooking chamber 34 are both places used for processing food materials, and are also referred to as processing chambers. The washing bin 37 and the inner pot 33 are corresponding processing bins. The washing device 36 can be understood as the processing device in the washing bin 37. The processing bin may also include, for example, a grinding bin for grinding and crushing food materials, and the processing device in the grinding bin may be, for example, a crushing device.

[0124] More broadly, a processing chamber is also a type of container used for at least temporary storage of food materials. Correspondingly, the washing chamber 37 and the inner pot 33 are containers used for at least temporary storage of food materials. A container can be used to process food materials, i.e., as a processing chamber; or it can be used only for temporary storage of food materials, i.e., as a transfer chamber. In the illustrated embodiment, the cooking apparatus 100 is described using the washing chamber 37 for washing food materials as an example. However, the container can also be used for other functions.

[0125] In some embodiments not shown in this application, the cooking device 100 uses pre-washed ingredients, such as pre-rinsed rice, thus eliminating the need for a washing chamber 37 in the cooking appliance 30. The feeding device directly transports the ingredients from the storage chamber 13 to the cooking chamber 34. The clean water in the clean water tank 40 is used only for cooking and is directly fed into the cooking chamber 34. The aforementioned steps also eliminate the washing, draining, and unloading processes. The cooking device 100 may also omit the wastewater tank 42. The washing chamber 37 can be replaced, for example, with a grinding chamber. Alternatively, the cooking device 100 may have both a washing chamber 37 and a grinding chamber. In other embodiments not shown in this application, the cooking chamber 34 is also used for washing the ingredients, thus eliminating the need for a separate washing chamber 37 in the cooking appliance 30. In still other embodiments not shown in this application, the cover 32 has a receiving chamber through which the water-adding device adds water to the cooking chamber 34.

[0126] To facilitate material retrieval, a feeding pipe is installed inside the storage chamber 13. For example... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the feeding conduit includes a first conduit assembly located in the storage container 10 and a second conduit assembly located in the cooking appliance 30. The second conduit assembly is disposed within the cover 32 to facilitate connection to the washing chamber 38 in the cover 32. Each of the first and second conduit assemblies provides at least one conduit segment, each segment having openings at both ends connected by internal channels (cavities), all of which form the feeding conduit channel.

[0127] The first pipeline assembly includes a conveying pipeline 20. The conveying pipeline 20 includes a first end 21 and a second end 22, which are opposite to each other. The first end 21 communicates with the storage chamber 13, and the second end 22 connects with the second pipeline assembly. The conveying pipeline 20 extends vertically, with the first end 21 at the bottom and the second end 22 at the top. This allows food materials to accumulate at the first end 21 under gravity, and the second end 22 to be closer to the second pipeline assembly. The conveying pipeline 20 guides the food materials from the storage chamber 13 smoothly to the second pipeline assembly, achieving an orderly and stable discharge process.

[0128] The first end 21 of the conveying pipe opens into the storage chamber 13. The chamber wall of the storage chamber 13 includes a first chamber wall 13A disposed opposite to the port of the first end 21 of the conveying pipe. The first chamber wall 13A is located at the bottom of the storage chamber 13. Understandably, the food material in the storage chamber 13 accumulates from bottom to top due to gravity. To ensure that as much material as possible is conveyed out from the bottom of the storage chamber 13 and to reduce material residue, the port of the first end 21 of the conveying pipe is as close as possible to the first chamber wall 13A of the storage chamber 13.

[0129] The first end 21 of the conveying pipe is connected to a connecting part 24. The connecting part 24 is disposed on the bottom wall of the storage cavity 13. The connecting part 24 can limit the movement of the first end 21 of the conveying pipe. Specifically, the upper end of the connecting part 24 is connected to the first end 21 of the conveying pipe, and the lower end 27 of the connecting part 24 is opposite to and spaced apart from the first cavity wall 13A. While restricting the movement of the first end 21 of the conveying pipe, the connecting part 24 also participates in the transportation process of food materials.

[0130] In this plan, refer to Figure 5 The distance L1 between the lower end 27 of the connecting part 24 and the first cavity wall 13A is 5mm to 20mm. The distance L1 can be, but is not limited to, 5mm, 7mm, 9mm, 13mm, 15mm, and 20mm. By limiting this range, the problems of material jamming and material residue at the bottom during the suction process are effectively solved. When the distance is within this range, for food materials such as rice with a certain particle size and shape, it can prevent rice from getting stuck between the connecting part 24 and the first cavity wall 13A, ensuring that the rice can smoothly enter the feeding pipe and achieve efficient suction; it can also ensure that as the material in the storage cavity 13 gradually decreases, the rice at the bottom of the storage cavity 13 can also be effectively sucked out, greatly improving the smoothness and efficiency of material conveying.

[0131] As described above, the storage chamber 13 is formed by the storage bin 19 and the flow guide bin 19A. The first chamber wall 13A is located in the flow guide bin 19A. The lower end portion 27 of the connecting portion 24 extends above the bottom of the storage chamber 13.

[0132] In some embodiments, the lower end portion 27 of the connector 24 extends above the flow guide chamber 19A, providing relatively ample space for the installation of the delivery pipe 20.

[0133] In other embodiments, the lower end 27 of the connecting portion 24 extends into the guide chamber 19A, allowing it to get closer to the material accumulation area at the bottom of the storage chamber 13. During the material suction process, the material in the guide chamber 19A, especially the material near the bottom, can be more effectively sucked into the conveying pipe 20, greatly reducing material residue at the bottom of the storage chamber 13 and improving material utilization.

[0134] Optionally, the lower end 27 of the connecting part 24 has an opening shape that is circular, elliptical, or a regular polygon, with a lateral dimension greater than or equal to 5 mm. It is understood that the lateral dimension refers to the diameter of the circle, the minor axis of the ellipse, the diameter of the inscribed circle of the regular polygon, or its minimum width. Optionally, the lower end 27 of the connecting part 24 has an irregular shape, with the narrowest point of the opening being greater than or equal to 5 mm. In the above embodiments, the size of the lower end 27 of the connecting part 24, or the width of its narrowest point, can be, but is not limited to, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, or 10 mm. By limiting the size of the lower end 27 of the connecting part 24, it is ensured that materials smoothly enter the conveying pipe 20.

[0135] Optionally, the area of ​​the opening at the lower end 27 of the connecting portion 24 is greater than or equal to 60 mm². 2 The area of ​​the opening at the lower end 27 of the connecting part 24 can be, but is not limited to, 60 mm². 2 70mm 2 80mm 2 90mm 2 100mm 2 By limiting the opening area of ​​the lower end 27 of the connecting part 24, the material is ensured to smoothly enter the conveying pipe 20.

[0136] The second pipe assembly of the feeding pipe is located outside the storage chamber 13. The second pipe assembly includes a first end of the second pipe assembly and a second end of the second pipe assembly arranged opposite to each other, wherein the first end of the second pipe assembly is used to communicate with the first pipe assembly, and the second end of the second pipe assembly is used to communicate with the processing chamber (e.g., the washing chamber 38) (e.g., with an opening in the processing chamber).

[0137] The storage chamber 13 of the housing 12 has a discharge port 14 for communicating with the outside. The discharge port 14 connects the storage chamber 13 to the outside, allowing the food materials inside the storage chamber 13 to be smoothly discharged through the port to meet the needs of subsequent processing or use. The first end of the discharge port 14 faces the storage chamber 13, and the second end faces the outside. Optionally, the second end of the discharge port 14 faces the cooking appliance 30. As mentioned above, the housing 12 is detachably connected to the base 11. With the housing 12 installed on the base 11, the discharge port 14 connects between the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly. Specifically, the two ends of the discharge port 14 are respectively connected to the second end 22 of the conveying pipe and the first end of the second pipe assembly.

[0138] Optionally, the discharge port 14 is an opening in the side wall of the housing 12, and the discharge port 14 is constructed as an open structure. The second end 22 of the conveying pipe can be directly connected to or plugged into the discharge port 14. The first end of the second pipe assembly can be directly connected to or plugged into the discharge port 14.

[0139] Optionally, the discharge port 14 is constructed as a tubular structure. The tubular discharge port 14 may protrude from the wall of the housing 12 at one end, or both ends may protrude from the wall of the housing 12. Optionally, the tubular discharge port 14 extends into the storage chamber 13, i.e., the discharge port 14 protrudes from the inner wall of the housing 12 (i.e., the wall of the storage chamber 13), and the second end 22 of the conveying pipe is inserted into the discharge port 14. Optionally, the tubular discharge port 14 extends outside the housing 12, i.e., the discharge port 14 protrudes from the outer wall of the housing 12, and the second pipe assembly is inserted into the discharge port 14. That is, both ends of the conveying pipe 20 are respectively connected to the connecting part 24 and the discharge port 14. With this configuration, both ends of the conveying pipe 20 are fixed inside the housing 12, effectively limiting the movement of the pipe and maintaining a stable position within the housing 12, reducing shaking and displacement caused by external forces.

[0140] Optionally, the base 11 is provided with a second pipe 17 to indirectly connect the discharge port 14 and the second pipe assembly. The first end of the second pipe 17 is used to connect with the discharge port 14, and the second end of the second pipe 17 is used to connect with the outside. The second pipe 17 facilitates communication between the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly. Understandably, when the housing 12 is connected to the base 11, the second pipe 17 connects to the discharge port 14, and thus to the conveying pipe 20. When the housing 12 is disassembled, the second pipe 17 is disconnected from the discharge port 14.

[0141] To save on piping, the cooking appliance 30 and the storage container 10 are arranged adjacent to each other, for example, they are arranged side-by-side in a left-right direction (DW). Furthermore, the housing 12 is located inside the storage container 10 on the side away from the cooking appliance 30, and the first piping assembly is located inside the storage container 10 on the side closer to the cooking appliance 30, so that the length of the first piping assembly is minimized. Similarly, the first end of the second piping assembly opens onto the side of the cooking appliance 30 facing the storage container 10.

[0142] During use, food residue may accumulate inside the storage container 10 (box 12), which can easily breed bacteria and produce odors over time, affecting the hygiene and quality of subsequent food preparation. To facilitate cleaning, the storage container 10 is detachably connected to the base 11, allowing for easy removal of the box 12 for thorough cleaning and ensuring its cleanliness. The box 12 is detachably connected to the base 11, enabling it to be removed for cleaning. In this design, the detachable connection between the box 12 and the base 11 can be achieved using snap-fit ​​connections, bolt connections, or other methods. For example, a slot can be provided on the base 11, and a corresponding snap-fit ​​can be provided on the bottom of the box 12. The snap-fit ​​on the bottom of the box 12 can be inserted into the slot on the base 11 to connect the box 12 to the base 11; disassembly is achieved simply by removing the snap-fit ​​from the slot.

[0143] The conveying pipe 20 is located in the storage chamber 13 and can be disassembled along with the housing 12. During conveying, food materials adhere to the inner wall of the pipe, which is also prone to bacterial growth. The conveying pipe 20 is detachably connected to the housing 12. This detachable design allows the pipe to be removed from the housing 12 for thorough cleaning, preventing residue from contaminating the food. In this design, the conveying pipe 20 and the housing 12 can be detachably connected via plug-in, threaded, or flange connections. For example, the conveying pipe 20 can be directly plugged into the corresponding interface of the housing 12. The conveying pipe 20 is detachably connected to the connecting part 24. Specifically, the first end 21 of the conveying pipe is detachably connected to the connecting part 24. The conveying pipe 20 is detachably connected to the discharge port 14. Specifically, the second end 22 of the conveying pipe is detachably connected to the discharge port 14. The detachable conveying pipe 20 design simplifies cleaning, maintenance, and replacement, improving the usability of the storage container 10, extending its service life, and reducing operating costs. The conveying pipe 20 guides the food materials out of the storage chamber in an orderly manner, ensuring stable and continuous output and improving production efficiency. Furthermore, the material enters the conveying pipe 20 through the bottom of the connecting part 24, meaning the suction port is located at the bottom of the connecting part 24, ensuring effective positioning of the conveying pipe 20 and preventing leakage after disassembly.

[0144] According to this design, the detachable housing 12 and conveying pipe 20 make cleaning, maintenance, or replacement simple and convenient, improving the usability of the storage device 10, extending its service life, and reducing operating costs. The conveying pipe 20 guides the food materials to be output from the storage chamber 13 in an orderly manner, ensuring the stability and continuity of the output and improving production efficiency.

[0145] Optionally, the connecting part 24 includes a connecting pipe 25 and connecting ribs 26. The connecting pipe 25 is connected to the first end 21 of the conveying pipe. The connecting pipe 25 guides the food material into the pipe. The connecting ribs 26 connect the connecting pipe 25 to the wall of the storage chamber 13. Multiple connecting ribs 26 are spaced apart along the circumference of the connecting pipe 25. The multiple connecting ribs 26 connect the connecting pipe 25 to the wall of the storage chamber 13 from different directions, forming a stable support system to ensure the stability of the conveying pipe 20. The multiple connecting ribs 26 are spaced apart, allowing the food material to fall into the guide chamber 19A through the gaps between the connecting ribs 26.

[0146] Optionally, refer to Figure 6 The distance L4 between the outer wall of the connecting pipe 25 and the inner wall of the storage cavity 13 is greater than or equal to 5 mm. The distance L4 can be, but is not limited to, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, or 10 mm. By limiting the distance within the above range, it is ensured that the distance between the outer wall of the connecting pipe 25 and the inner wall of the storage cavity 13 can provide sufficient space for the material to pass through.

[0147] Optionally, refer to Figure 5 The spacing L5 between adjacent connecting ribs 26 is greater than or equal to 5 mm. The spacing L5 can be, but is not limited to, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, or 10 mm. By limiting the above range, the connection strength between the connecting pipe 25 and the storage cavity 13 is ensured, while ensuring that there is sufficient space for material to pass through between adjacent connecting ribs 26.

[0148] The first end of the conveying pipe 20 is inserted into the connecting part 24. Specifically, the first end 21 of the conveying pipe is inserted into the connecting pipe 25. (Refer to...) Figure 6 Along the axial direction of the conveying pipe 20, the length L2 of the insertion portion between the conveying pipe 20 and the connecting part 24 is greater than or equal to 5mm. The length L2 can be, but is not limited to, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, or 10mm. This limitation ensures the sealing and connection stability of the pipe joint, guaranteeing smooth material transportation.

[0149] The second end 22 of the conveying pipe is plugged into the discharge port 14, as shown in the figure. Figure 6Along the axial direction of the conveying pipe 20, the length L3 of the portion of the conveying pipe 20 used for insertion with the discharge interface 14 is greater than or equal to 5mm. The length L3 can be, but is not limited to, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, or 10mm. This limitation ensures the sealing and connection stability of the pipe joint, guaranteeing smooth material transportation.

[0150] Optionally, the conveying pipe 20 has at least one bend 23, as shown in the figure. Figure 6 The inner bending radius r of the bend 23 is greater than or equal to 1 mm. The radius r can be, but is not limited to, 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, or 6 mm. During the conveying process, if the inner bending radius of the bend 23 is too small, the material will experience significant compression and friction when passing through the bend. When the inner bending radius is greater than 1 mm, it provides sufficient space for the material to pass through, reducing compression and friction between materials and lowering the risk of blockage.

[0151] Optionally, the conveying pipe 20 is in direct contact with the inner wall of the storage cavity 13. Specifically, the conveying pipe 20 is in direct contact with the inner wall of the storage cavity 13. That is, there is no gap between the conveying pipe 20 and the inner wall of the storage cavity 13, making it difficult for food materials to accumulate. Alternatively, such as... Figure 6 The distance L6 between the conveying pipe 20 and the inner wall of the storage chamber 13 is greater than or equal to 5 mm. The distance L6 can be, but is not limited to, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, or 10 mm. With this range, the gap between the conveying pipe 20 and the storage chamber 13 is relatively large, making it more difficult for food materials to accumulate.

[0152] In this design, the delivery pipe 20 can be either a flexible hose or a rigid pipe. When the delivery pipe 20 is constructed as a flexible hose, it offers high flexibility and ease of replacement. During cleaning, the delivery pipe 20 can be removed from the housing 12 for thorough cleaning of the pipe's interior and the connection point 24 between the housing 12 and the pipe. Furthermore, during installation and disassembly, the flexible hose can be more easily bent and adjusted to adapt to different installation environments and operational requirements.

[0153] As mentioned above, the storage chamber 13 is provided with an inclined surface 18. The lower end of the inclined surface 18 is closer to the axis of the conveying pipe 20 (i.e., the axis of the connecting pipe 25) than the upper end of the inclined surface 18. The inclined surface 18 allows the food materials to automatically converge towards the axis of the conveying pipe 20 under the action of gravity, facilitating the entry of materials into the conveying pipe 20, reducing dead corners of material accumulation at the bottom of the storage chamber 13, and improving the flowability of materials.

[0154] Optionally, the inclined plane 18 has an angle greater than or equal to 15 degrees with the horizontal plane. Specifically, in a cross-section of the storage device 10 passing through the axis of the conveying pipe 20, the inclined plane 18 is a straight line with an angle α greater than or equal to 15 degrees with the horizontal plane. The angle α can be, but is not limited to, 15 degrees, 18 degrees, 20 degrees, 23 degrees, or 25 degrees. By limiting this range, the material can obtain sufficient downward force under gravity to ensure smooth flow; at the same time, the appropriate angle range balances the volume of the storage device 10 with the stability and efficiency of the conveying process.

[0155] Optionally, when the feeding device is configured as an air extraction device, the air extraction device is used to extract air from the opening at the second end of the second pipe assembly, for example, from the washing chamber 37, or from the air outlet duct 44 communicating with the washing chamber 38, thereby applying air force (negative pressure) to the second pipe assembly. Of course, the cooking equipment 100 can also use other methods to feed the ingredients.

[0156] The cooking device 100 is configured such that the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly are movable relative to each other, allowing the first and second pipe assemblies to have a connected state and a separated state. In the connected state, the first and second pipe assemblies are connected, and material in the storage chamber 13 can enter the processing chamber through the first and second pipe assemblies under the action of the suction device. In the separated state, the first and second pipe assemblies can be separated, and both the first and second pipe assemblies are connected to the outside.

[0157] like Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the storage chamber 13 of the housing 12 has an air inlet 15 on its wall, which communicates with the outside to allow the feeding pipe to transport food materials under the action of wind. In the projection of the storage device 10 along the axial direction of the conveying pipe 20, at least a portion of the projection of the air inlet 15 is located in the projection of the port of the first end 21 of the conveying pipe, or at least a portion of the projection of the air inlet 15 is located in the projection of the connecting pipe 25 of the connecting part 24. Thus, the first end 21 of the conveying pipe is directly opposite the air inlet 15, ensuring smooth air intake of the conveying pipe 20.

[0158] In this design, the air inlet 15 and the air extraction device are located at both ends of the feeding channel. When the air extraction device is working, the airflow in the feeding channel flows in one direction, ensuring that the food flows in one direction, which helps to improve the feeding efficiency.

[0159] The air inlet 15 is sized and designed to prevent food from passing through. The air inlet 15 can be a triangular hole, a square hole, a rectangular hole, a circular hole, an elliptical hole, a polygonal hole, etc. The air inlet 15 is typically no larger than 3mm, thus preventing most common food materials from leaking out.

[0160] Optionally, the storage container 10 also includes a lid 16, which is detachably connected to the container body 12. When the lid 16 is opened, food materials can be added to the storage chamber 13 through the opening. Simultaneously, the detachable lid 16 facilitates the disassembly and maintenance of the conveying pipe 20.

[0161] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Terms such as “set” appearing herein can refer to either a component being directly attached to another component or a component being attached to another component via an intermediary. A feature described in one embodiment may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

[0162] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this utility model to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this utility model, and all such variations and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A material storage device, characterized in that, include: Base (11); A housing (12) having a storage cavity (13) for storing food materials, the cavity wall of which includes a first cavity wall (13A) and a discharge port (14) for communicating with the outside; and A conveying pipe (20) is provided in the housing (12). The first end (21) of the conveying pipe (20) opens into the storage chamber (13), and the second end (22) of the conveying pipe (20) is used to communicate with the discharge port (14). Wherein, the first end (21) of the conveying pipe (20) is disposed opposite to the first cavity wall (13A), and the distance (L1) between the port of the first end (21) of the conveying pipe (20) and the first cavity wall (13A) is 5mm to 20mm; or The first end (21) of the conveying pipe (20) is connected to a connecting part (24), and the distance (L1) between the port of the connecting part (24) and the first cavity wall (13A) is 5mm to 20mm.

2. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (12) includes a storage bin (19) and a flow guide bin (19A). The internal spaces of the storage bin (19) and the flow guide bin (19A) are connected to form the storage cavity (13). The flow guide bin (19A) is located below the storage bin (19). The first end (21) of the conveying pipe (20) extends above the flow guide chamber (19A), or the first end (21) of the conveying pipe (20) extends into the flow guide chamber (19A).

3. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part (24) is connected to the cavity wall of the storage chamber (13), and the upper end of the connecting part (24) is connected to the first end (21) of the conveying pipe (20). The box body (12) includes a storage bin (19) and a flow guide bin (19A). The internal space of the storage bin (19) and the internal space of the flow guide bin (19A) are connected to form the storage chamber (13). The flow guide bin (19A) is located below the storage bin (19). The lower end of the connecting part (24) extends above the flow guide bin (19A), or the lower end of the connecting part (24) extends into the flow guide bin (19A).

4. The storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The delivery pipe (20) is detachably connected to the connecting part (24); and / or The first end (21) of the conveying pipe (20) is inserted into the connecting part (24). Along the axial direction of the conveying pipe (20), the length (L2) of the insertion portion of the conveying pipe (20) and the connecting part (24) is greater than or equal to 5 mm; and / or The discharge port (14) is tubular in shape. The second end (22) of the conveying pipe (20) is plugged into the discharge port (14). Along the axial direction of the conveying pipe (20), the length (L3) of the plugged portion of the conveying pipe (20) and the discharge port (14) is greater than or equal to 5 mm.

5. The storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting part (24) includes: Connecting pipe (25), said connecting pipe (25) being connected to the first end (21) of said conveying pipe (20); and A connecting rib (26) is connected between the connecting pipe (25) and the cavity wall of the storage chamber (13), and a plurality of the connecting ribs (26) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the connecting pipe (25).

6. The storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The distance (L4) between the outer wall of the connecting pipe (25) and the inner wall of the storage cavity (13) is greater than or equal to 5 mm; and / or The spacing (L5) between adjacent connecting ribs (26) is greater than or equal to 5 mm.

7. The storage device according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The lower end (27) of the connecting part (24) has an opening shape that is circular, elliptical, or a regular polygon, and the lateral dimension of the opening is greater than or equal to 5 mm; or The lower end (27) of the connecting part (24) has an irregularly shaped opening, and the width of the narrowest part of the opening is greater than or equal to 5 mm; or The area of ​​the opening at the lower end (27) of the connecting part (24) is greater than or equal to 60 mm². 2 .

8. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (12) is detachably connected to the base (11); and / or The delivery pipe (20) is detachably connected to the housing (12).

9. The storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and claim 8, characterized in that, The storage device meets at least one of the following conditions: The storage chamber (13) has an air inlet (15) for communicating the storage chamber (13) with the outside. In the projection of the storage device (10) along the axial direction of the first end (21) of the conveying pipe (20), at least part of the air inlet (15) is located in the port of the first end (21) of the conveying pipe (20), or at least part of the air inlet (15) is located in the port of the lower end (27) of the connecting part (24). The storage device also includes a lid (16) which is detachably connected to the body (12); The storage device also includes a second pipe (17), which is disposed on the base. The first end of the second pipe (17) is used to communicate with the discharge port (14), and the second end of the second pipe (17) is used to communicate with the outside.

10. A cooking device, characterized in that, include: Storage device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 9; and Cooking appliance (30), the cooking appliance including a pipe for communicating with the discharge port (14).

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