Automatic feeding red soup machine

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic material supplementing red soup machine, and relates to the field of soup material processing. The automatic material supplementing red soup machine comprises a soup holding tank, a feeding pipe arranged on the soup holding tank and used for feeding, a soup supplying tank used for supplying the soup holding tank, a piston slidably connected in the feeding pipe, an end of the feeding pipe away from the piston arranged on the soup supplying tank, an end of the piston away from the inner wall of the soup holding tank provided with a push plate, an end of the feeding pipe close to the push plate provided with an elastic member used for pushing the push plate and the piston to reset, a support plate arranged on the inner wall of the soup holding tank, and a buoyancy sensing assembly arranged on the support plate and used for pushing the push plate and the piston to move. The automatic material supplementing red soup machine has a mechanical structure composed of the buoyancy sensing assembly, a first spring, a support rod, the push plate and the piston, replaces a traditional ultrasonic liquid level sensor, and avoids the problems that the ultrasonic liquid level sensor is prone to be damaged and frequently fails in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment of soup material.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of soup processing, and in particular to a red soup machine with automatic replenishment. Background Technology

[0002] In the catering industry, as consumers' demands for food quality increase, catering companies are constantly exploring and improving soup-making processes to meet market demands. One of the key aspects of soup-making is the control of the soup level in the soup machine. The industry standard method is to use an ultrasonic level sensor. This sensor detects the liquid level by emitting ultrasonic waves and receiving reflected waves, thereby controlling the soup level in the soup machine. Many soup machine manufacturers and users rely on this technology to ensure that the soup is at the appropriate level, thus maintaining the normal operation of the soup machine.

[0003] However, in actual use, ultrasonic sensors often malfunction, causing soup to overflow and resulting in waste of raw materials. In addition, ultrasonic level sensors are expensive, increasing maintenance costs, and equipment problems can affect subsequent normal production.

[0004] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, the inventors believe that the following defects exist: ultrasonic liquid level sensors frequently malfunction in actual use, which can easily lead to soup overflowing and wasting ingredients. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to improve the problem of ultrasonic liquid level sensors easily malfunctioning and causing soup to overflow during actual production, this application provides an automatic replenishing soup machine.

[0006] The automatic refilling red soup machine provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: An automatic soup refilling machine includes a soup container, a feed pipe disposed on the soup container for feeding, and a soup supply tank for supplying the soup container. A piston is slidably connected in the feed pipe. The end of the feed pipe away from the piston is disposed inside the soup supply tank. A push plate is disposed at the end of the piston away from the inner wall of the soup container. An elastic element for pushing the push plate and the piston to reset is disposed at the end of the feed pipe near the push plate. A support plate is disposed on the inner wall of the soup container. A buoyancy sensing component for pushing the push plate and the piston to move is disposed on the support plate.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the soup container, feed pipe, and soup supply tank work together to form the basic feeding structure of the soup machine. The feed pipe provides a soup supply channel for the soup container. The piston in the feed pipe can slide within the feed pipe, and its movement controls the opening and closing of the feed pipe. A push plate is located at one end of the piston, and an elastic element pushes the piston through the push plate to reset it. A support plate provides support for the buoyancy sensing component, which can push the push plate and piston to move according to the rise in the liquid level inside the soup container. When the liquid level inside the soup container drops... The buoyancy sensing component no longer pushes the push plate. The elastic element pushes the push plate and piston to reset, opening the feed pipe. The soup material inside the feeding tank enters the serving tank through the feed pipe. When the soup level inside the serving tank reaches a certain height, the buoyancy sensing component pushes the push plate and piston, closing the feed pipe and preventing the soup material inside the feeding tank from flowing into the serving tank. This structure avoids the use of frequently malfunctioning ultrasonic level sensors, prevents soup from overflowing and wasting ingredients, realizes the automatic replenishment function of the red soup machine, ensures the normal operation of the red soup machine, and reduces maintenance costs.

[0008] Optionally, the elastic element is a first spring, and a support rod is provided at one end of the feed tube near the push plate to prevent the first spring from bending. The push plate has a through hole inside, and the support rod can pass through the through hole to form a sliding fit with the push plate. The first spring is sleeved on the support rod.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, when the liquid level inside the soup tank drops, the buoyancy sensing component no longer pushes the push plate and piston. At this time, the compressed first spring releases its elastic force, causing the push plate and piston to move and reset along the support rod. The feed pipe is opened, allowing the soup inside the soup tank to enter the soup tank through the feed pipe until the liquid level of the soup in the soup tank reaches the specified height.

[0010] Optionally, the buoyancy sensing component includes a Z-shaped plate rotatably connected to a support plate, a roller rotatably connected to one end of the Z-shaped plate near the push plate, and a float rotatably connected to the other end of the Z-shaped plate, wherein the roller abuts against the push plate.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, when the soup level in the soup tank rises, the float moves upward under the action of buoyancy and pushes the Z-plate, causing the Z-plate to rotate around the support plate. The roller connected to the other end of the Z-plate will abut against the push plate and push the push plate to move. The push plate will then push the piston to move, causing the piston to block the feed pipe. Until the soup level in the soup tank reaches a certain height, the piston completely blocks the feed pipe, and the soup inside the soup tank will no longer flow into the soup tank.

[0012] Optionally, a support frame is provided on the inner wall of the soup container, and a protective box for isolating the first spring, roller and soup from contact is slidable on the support frame. An unlocking component for unlocking the protective box is provided on the support frame.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the support frame plays a certain role in limiting and supporting the protective box. The protective box can effectively prevent soup from splashing onto the surface of the roller and the first spring, so as to prevent the soup from corroding the first spring and the roller. It ensures that the first spring can push the push plate and piston to reset and that the roller can push the push plate and piston to move. The unlocking component allows users to quickly unlock the protective box and remove it from the support frame for easy maintenance.

[0014] Optionally, the unlocking component includes a pull rod disposed within the support frame, a baffle welded to the pull rod, and a second spring sleeved on the outer surface of the pull rod. One end of the second spring is disposed at the end of the baffle away from the support frame, and the other end of the second spring is disposed on the inner side wall of the support frame. The inner wall of the protective box is provided with a limiting hole for inserting the pull rod.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, when unlocking the protective box, first pull the lever, which will drive the baffle to move and squeeze the second spring until the lever disengages from the limiting hole in the inner wall of the protective box. After the lever disengages from the limiting hole inside the protective box, the protective box moves downward under its own weight and then disengages from the support frame.

[0016] Optionally, the soup container is provided with an annular support plate at one end near the feed pipe, and a protective cover is placed on the annular support plate.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the annular support plate supports the protective cover, which prevents external impurities from falling into the soup container, ensuring the hygiene of the soup and preventing contamination.

[0018] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. The mechanical structure consists of a buoyancy sensing component, a first spring, a support rod, a push plate, and a piston, which replaces the traditional ultrasonic liquid level sensor and avoids the problem of ultrasonic liquid level sensors being easily damaged and frequently malfunctioning in high temperature and high humidity environments. 2. At the same time, it protects the key components, such as the first spring and roller, to prevent damage caused by contact with the soup ingredients and ensure the stable operation of the soup machine. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1This is an overall schematic diagram of the automatic refilling red soup machine provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the soup container provided in the embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a front cross-sectional view of the soup container provided in the embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a top cross-sectional view of the soup container provided in the embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 4 A magnified view of part A in the diagram; Figure 6 This is provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 4 A magnified view of part B in the diagram; Reference numerals: 1. Soup container; 2. Feed pipe; 3. Soup supply container; 4. Piston; 5. Push plate; 6. Elastic element; 601. First spring; 7. Support plate; 8. Buoyancy sensing component; 801. Z-shaped plate; 802. Roller; 803. Float; 9. Support rod; 10. Through hole; 11. Support frame; 12. Protective box; 13. Unlocking component; 1301. Pull rod; 1302. Baffle; 1303. Second spring; 14. Limiting hole; 15. Annular support plate; 16. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 This application will be described in further detail.

[0022] This application discloses an automatic soup replenishing machine.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 An automatic soup replenishing machine includes a soup container 1, a feeding pipe 2, a soup supply container 3, a piston 4, a push plate 5, an elastic element 6, a support plate 7, and a buoyancy sensing component 8.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The feed pipe 2 is installed on the soup container 1 for feeding. The end of the feed pipe 2 near the piston 4 extends into the soup supply tank 3, which provides soup to the soup container 1. The piston 4 is slidably connected to the feed pipe 2. The piston 4 slides inside the feed pipe 2 to block and open the feed pipe 2. The push plate 5 is installed at one end of the piston 4 to drive the piston 4 to move in the feed pipe 2. The elastic element 6 is installed at the end of the feed pipe 2 near the push plate 5 to push the push plate 5 and the piston 4 to reset. In this embodiment, the support plate 7 is installed on the inner top wall of the soup container 1 to provide support for the buoyancy sensing component 8. The buoyancy sensing component 8 is installed on the support plate 7 to push the piston 4 to block the feed pipe 2 and stop feeding the soup container 1.

[0025] When in use, when the soup level inside the soup container 1 drops, the buoyancy sensing component 8 no longer pushes the push plate 5 and piston 4, while the elastic element 6 pushes the push plate 5 and piston 4 to move, so that the feed pipe 2 is open, allowing the soup inside the soup container 3 to enter the soup container 1 through the feed pipe 2. When the soup level inside the soup container 1 reaches a certain height, the buoyancy sensing component 8 pushes the push plate 5, and the push plate 5 drives the piston 4 to move while squeezing the elastic element 6, causing the elastic element 6 to contract under force.

[0026] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The elastic element 6 is a first spring 601, and a support rod 9 is provided on the feed pipe 2. A through hole 10 is provided on the push plate 5. The support rod 9 is located at the end of the feed pipe 2 near the push plate 5 to prevent the first spring 601 from bending during the compression process of the push plate 5. The support rod 9 can pass through the through hole 10 to form a sliding fit with the push plate 5. The first spring 601 is sleeved on the outer surface of the support rod 9. When the liquid level of the soup in the soup tank 1 drops, the buoyancy sensing component 8 no longer pushes the push plate 5. At this time, the compressed first spring 601 releases its elastic force and pushes the push plate 5. The push plate 5 moves along the support rod 9 and drives the piston 4, so that the feed pipe 2 is open, and the soup inside the soup tank 3 enters the soup tank 1 through the feed pipe 2.

[0027] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The buoyancy sensing component 8 includes a Z-shaped plate 801, a roller 802, and a float 803. The Z-shaped plate 801 is rotatably connected to the support plate 7 via a pin. The roller 802 is rotatably connected to the end of the Z-shaped plate 801 near the push plate 5 via a pin, and the roller 802 abuts against the push plate 5. The float 803 is located at the other end of the Z-shaped plate 801. When the liquid level of the soup in the soup container 1 rises, the float 803 moves upward under the action of buoyancy and pushes the Z-shaped plate 801, causing the Z-shaped plate 801 to rotate around the support plate 7. The roller 802 moves downward under the action of the Z-shaped plate 801, causing the roller 802 to abut against the push plate 5 and push the push plate 5. The push plate 5 then pushes the piston 4 to move. When the soup in the soup container 1 reaches a certain height, the piston 4 completely blocks the feed pipe 2, preventing the soup inside the soup container 3 from flowing to the soup container 1 through the feed pipe 2.

[0028] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4A support frame 11 is provided on the soup container 1, a protective box 12 is provided on the support frame 11, and an unlocking component 13 is provided on the support frame 11. The support frame 11 is located on the inner side wall of the soup container 1, and the protective box 12 is slidably connected to the support frame 11. The protective box 12 is used to prevent soup from splashing onto the surface of the first spring 601 and the roller 802. The unlocking component 13 is used to limit and fix the protective box 12 to the support frame 11. When the protective box 12 needs to be removed for maintenance of the first spring 601 and the roller 802, the restriction on the protective box 12 is first released by the unlocking component 13. Then the unlocking component 13 no longer limits the protective box 12, and the staff can remove the protective box 12 from the support frame 11.

[0029] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 6 The unlocking component 13 includes a pull rod 1301, a baffle 1302, and a second spring 1303. The pull rod 1301 is mounted on the support frame 11, the baffle 1302 is welded to the outer surface of the pull rod 1301, and the second spring 1303 is sleeved on the outer surface of the pull rod 1301. One end of the second spring 1303 is located on the side of the baffle 1302 away from the support frame 11, and the other end is located on the inner wall of the support frame 11. When unlocking the protective box 12, the pull rod 1301 is pulled first, which moves the baffle 1302 and simultaneously compresses the second spring 1303 until the pull rod 1301 disengages from the limiting hole 14 inside the protective box 12. The pull rod 1301 no longer limits the protective box 12, and the protective box 12 can detach from the support frame 11 by its own weight.

[0030] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 A ring-shaped support plate 15 is provided on the soup container 1, and a protective cover 16 is placed on the ring-shaped support plate 15. The ring-shaped support plate 15 is located on the inner side wall of the soup container 1, and the protective cover 16 is placed on top of the ring-shaped support plate 15. The protective cover 16 can prevent external impurities from entering the soup container 1, and at the same time, the protective cover 16 is easy to remove, so that the staff can scoop out the soup from the soup container 1.

[0031] The implementation principle of an automatic replenishing soup machine according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: When the soup level inside the soup tank 1 drops, the float 803 moves downward under its own weight, the Z-plate 801 moves around the support plate 7, and at the same time, the end of the Z-plate 801 with the roller 802 moves upward. The roller 802 no longer abuts against the push plate 5. At this time, the first spring 601, which was compressed, is no longer pushed. The first spring 601 releases its elasticity and pushes the push plate 5. The push plate 5 drives the piston 4 to move, so that the feed pipe 2 is open. Under the influence of gravity, the soup material inside the soup tank 3 enters the soup container 1 through the feed pipe 2. When the soup level inside the soup container 1 reaches a certain height, the float 803 moves upward under the influence of buoyancy, causing the Z-shaped plate 801 to rotate around the support plate 7. The end of the Z-shaped plate 801 with the roller 802 moves downward. During the downward movement of the roller 802, it comes into contact with the push plate 5. After the roller 802 comes into contact with the push plate 5, it continues to descend, pushing the push plate 5 during the descent. The piston 4 moves until the liquid level of the soup in the soup tank 1 reaches a certain height. At this time, the roller 802 pushes the push plate 5 and the piston 4 to block the feed pipe 2, stopping the supply of soup to the soup tank 1. The protective box 12 can effectively prevent the soup in the soup tank 1 from splashing onto the roller 802 and the first spring 601. When it is necessary to repair the first spring 601, the roller 802, or the feed pipe 2, first pull the lever 1301. The lever 1301 then drives the baffle 1302 to move and squeeze the second spring 1303. After 1301 disengages from the limiting hole 14 inside the protective box 12, the pull rod 1301 no longer limits the protective box 12. At this time, the protective box 12 can detach from the support frame 11 by its own weight. After the maintenance is completed, the protective box 12 is put back on the support frame 11, and then the pull rod 1301 is released. The second spring 1303 releases its elastic force and pushes the pull rod 1301 and the baffle 1302, so that the pull rod 1301 enters the limiting hole 14 inside the protective box 12 to limit and support the protective box 12.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," "third," and similar terms used in this application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. The terms "an" or "a" and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms "comprising" or "including" and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding "comprising" or "including" encompass the elements or objects listed following "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. "Above," "below," "left," "right," etc., are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0033] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic soup refilling machine, comprising a soup tank (1), a feed pipe (2) disposed on the soup tank (1) for feeding, and a soup supply tank (3) for supplying soup to the soup tank (1), characterized in that: A piston (4) is slidably connected in the feed pipe (2). The end of the feed pipe (2) away from the piston (4) is located inside the soup pot (3). A push plate (5) is provided at the end of the piston (4) away from the inner wall of the soup pot (1). An elastic element (6) for pushing the push plate (5) and the piston (4) to reset is provided at the end of the feed pipe (2) close to the push plate (5). A support plate (7) is provided on the inner wall of the soup pot (1). A buoyancy sensing component (8) for pushing the push plate (5) and the piston (4) to move is provided on the support plate (7).

2. The automatic refilling red soup machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic element (6) is a first spring (601). The feed tube (2) is provided with a support rod (9) near the push plate (5) to prevent the first spring (601) from bending. The push plate (5) has a through hole (10) inside. The support rod (9) can pass through the through hole (10) and form a sliding fit with the push plate (5). The first spring (601) is sleeved on the support rod (9).

3. The automatic refilling red soup machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buoyancy sensing component (8) includes a Z-shaped plate (801) rotatably connected to the support plate (7), a roller (802) rotatably connected to one end of the Z-shaped plate (801) near the push plate (5), and a float (803) rotatably connected to the other end of the Z-shaped plate (801). The roller (802) abuts against the push plate (5).

4. The automatic refilling red soup machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support frame (11) is provided on the inner wall of the soup container (1). A protective box (12) for isolating the first spring (601) and roller (802) from contact with the soup is slidable on the support frame (11). An unlocking component (13) for unlocking the protective box (12) is provided on the support frame (11).

5. The automatic refilling red soup machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The unlocking assembly (13) includes a pull rod (1301) disposed in the support frame (11), a baffle (1302) welded to the pull rod (1301), and a second spring (1303) sleeved on the outer surface of the pull rod (1301). One end of the second spring (1303) is disposed at the end of the baffle (1302) away from the support frame (11), and the other end of the second spring (1303) is disposed on the inner side wall of the support frame (11). The inner wall of the protective box (12) is provided with a limiting hole (14) for the insertion of the pull rod (1301).

6. The automatic refilling red soup machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soup container (1) is provided with an annular support plate (15) at one end near the feed pipe (2), and a protective cover (16) is placed on the annular support plate (15).

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