Seasoning storage device and cooking apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of condiment taking and storing device and cooking equipment, condiment taking and storing device includes storage part and conveying part, storage part includes material taking interface and multiple independent settings condiment bin, conveying part includes switching valve and distribution passage, switching valve includes material inlet end, discharge end and distribution end, at least part condiment bin is connected material inlet end and at least part material taking interface is connected discharge end, distribution passage includes the passage entrance of connecting distribution end and the feeding outlet of connecting pot cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliances technology, and in particular to a condiment storage device and cooking equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Intelligent automated cooking is popular among young users, but some elderly users still insist on the traditional habit of manual cooking and adding seasonings manually. Traditional seasoning boxes have a simple structure but cannot automatically add seasonings, while most existing new seasoning adding devices with automatic seasoning functions are not compatible with manual seasoning dispensing, thus neglecting the elderly user group. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a condiment storage device and cooking equipment that can realize diverse condiment addition modes to meet different usage habits and preferences.

[0004] The seasoning storage and handling device of this utility model includes a storage section and a conveying section. The storage section includes a material retrieval interface and multiple independently set seasoning bins. The conveying section includes a switching valve and a delivery passage. The switching valve includes an inlet end, a discharge end and a delivery end. At least some of the seasoning bins are connected to the inlet end and at least some of the material retrieval interface are connected to the discharge end. The delivery passage includes a passage inlet connected to the delivery end and a material outlet connected to the pot cavity.

[0005] This invention relates to a seasoning storage and retrieval device that supports both automatic intelligent seasoning addition and manual seasoning retrieval modes. In automatic intelligent seasoning addition mode, seasonings originate from a portion of the seasoning bin, pass through the inlet to the switching valve, then through the delivery end and the passage inlet into the delivery passage, and finally are automatically delivered into the cooking pot via the delivery outlet. In manual seasoning retrieval mode, seasonings originate from a portion of the seasoning bin, pass through the inlet to the switching valve, then exit the switching valve via the discharge end, and finally exit the storage unit through a portion of the retrieval interface. Users simply need to place the seasoning container at the corresponding retrieval interface to collect the seasonings, and finally manually pour the seasonings from the container into the cooking pot. Users can choose the appropriate seasoning addition mode according to their personal cooking habits and preferences. The device broadens its applicability, satisfying both traditional users and new users who favor intelligent concepts.

[0006] In some embodiments, the seasoning hopper includes a fluid hopper connected to the inlet end for storing fluid seasonings, and the dispensing interface includes a fluid interface connected to the discharge end; and / or,

[0007] The condiment hopper also includes a solid hopper for storing solid condiments, and the material handling interface also includes a solid interface for connecting to the solid hopper.

[0008] In some embodiments, the fluid interface includes an oil inlet, the fluid silo includes an oil silo, the switching valve includes an oil valve, the delivery passage includes an oil passage, the oil silo is connected to the inlet end of the oil valve, the oil inlet is connected to the discharge end of the oil valve, the passage inlet of the oil passage is connected to the delivery end of the oil valve, and the delivery outlet of the oil passage is connected to the boiler cavity.

[0009] In some embodiments, the fluid interface includes a liquid inlet, the fluid silo includes a liquid silo, the switching valve includes a liquid valve, the delivery passage includes a liquid passage, the liquid silo is connected to the inlet end of the liquid valve, the liquid inlet is connected to the discharge end of the liquid valve, the passage inlet of the liquid passage is connected to the delivery end of the liquid valve, and the delivery outlet of the liquid passage is connected to the pot cavity.

[0010] In some embodiments, there are multiple liquid storage bins, and the seasoning storage device also includes a liquid collection section, which includes a discharge end and multiple inlet ends. The discharge end is connected to the inlet end of the liquid valve, and the multiple liquid storage bins are connected to the multiple inlet ends one by one.

[0011] In some embodiments, the liquid storage tank includes a solvent tank, the feed end includes a solvent inlet end, the condiment handling device further includes a heater disposed between the solvent tank and the solvent inlet end; and / or, the condiment handling device further includes an atomizing section disposed between the solvent tank and the solvent inlet end and an air pump acting on the atomizing section.

[0012] In some embodiments, the condiment storage device further includes a solvent path located between the solvent tank and the solvent inlet, with the heater and atomizing unit connected in series with the solvent path.

[0013] In some embodiments, the atomizing unit includes a first inlet end, a second inlet end, and an outlet end; the solvent path includes an upstream section and a downstream section; the upstream section connects the solvent tank to the first inlet end; the downstream section connects the outlet end to the solvent feed end; and the air pump is connected to the second inlet end and acts on the atomizing unit.

[0014] In some embodiments, the condiment storage device further includes a one-way valve located between the air pump and the second inflow end; and / or, a one-way valve is provided in the downstream section.

[0015] In some embodiments, the condiment storage device further includes a crushing bin connected to the solids bin and a crushing section disposed in the crushing bin.

[0016] In some embodiments, the shredder includes a grinding chamber containing a shredder and a hopper disposed at the bottom of the grinding chamber. The shredder includes a drive unit, a first grinding unit, and a second grinding unit. The drive unit drives one of the first grinding unit and the second grinding unit. A grinding and slurry gap communicating with the hopper is formed between the first grinding unit and the second grinding unit.

[0017] In some embodiments, the delivery route further includes a waste outlet connected to the waste container; and / or, the condiment retrieval device further includes at least one of a stove mounting section and a range hood mounting section.

[0018] In some embodiments, the seasoning storage device further includes a branch valve with an outlet and a waste discharge section. The delivery passage includes an outlet section, a conveying section and a waste discharge section. The two ends of the outlet section form a passage inlet and are connected to the branch valve, respectively. The two ends of the conveying section are connected to the outlet and form a feeding outlet, respectively. The two ends of the waste discharge section are connected to the waste discharge section and form a waste outlet, respectively.

[0019] The cooking equipment of this utility model includes a cooking pot and any of the above-mentioned seasoning storage devices. The cooking pot includes a pot cavity and a seasoning channel connecting the pot cavity and the feeding outlet. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A perspective structural diagram of a condiment retrieval and storage device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a condiment retrieval and storage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the composition and principle of a condiment retrieval and storage device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the composition and principle of a condiment retrieval and storage device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a cooking device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a cooking device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a cooking device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of a cooking device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 100. Seasoning storage device; 10. Seasoning bin; 11. Fluid bin; 111. Oil bin; 112. Liquid bin; 1121. Solvent bin; 12. Solid bin; 20. Feeding interface; 21. Fluid interface; 211. Oil inlet; 212. Liquid inlet; 22. Solid interface; 30. Switching valve; 31. Oil valve; 32. Liquid valve; 33. Diverting valve; 34. Flow control valve; 40. Delivery passage; 41. Oil passage; 42. Liquid passage; 421. Outlet section; 422. Conveying section; 423. Waste discharge section; 431. Liquid junction; 432. Liquid Material connection section; 441, solvent path; 4411, upstream section; 4412, downstream section; 442, replenishment path; 45, heater; 46, atomizing section; 47, air pump; 481, first check valve; 482, second check valve; 49, waste container; 51, first pump body; 52, second pump body; 53, third pump body; 54, fourth pump body; 55, fifth pump body; 56, sixth pump body; 60, seasoning container; 200, cooking pot; 210, pot body; 2110, pot cavity; 220, lid; 221, seasoning channel; 300, stove; 400, range hood. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] This utility model provides a seasoning storage device 100 that supports automatic intelligent seasoning addition mode and manual seasoning retrieval mode, and provides a cooking device including the seasoning storage device 100.

[0033] In the automatic intelligent seasoning addition mode, users can remotely operate the seasoning storage device 100 through a terminal device, or operate the seasoning storage device 100 through the interactive unit integrated in the seasoning storage device 100, so that the seasoning storage device 100 automatically adds the stored seasonings into the cooking pot 200. Of course, users can also select a recipe, and then the cooking equipment will automatically cook according to the selected recipe. During the cooking process, the seasoning storage device 100 will automatically add seasonings into the cooking pot 200 at appropriate times.

[0034] In the manual seasoning mode, the user places the seasoning container 60 at the specific retrieval interface 20 of the seasoning retrieval device 100, then uses the interactive unit integrated in the seasoning retrieval device 100 to dispense specific seasonings into the seasoning container 60, and finally pours the seasonings from the seasoning container 60 into the cooking pot 200.

[0035] For elderly users, it is not easy to operate the condiment dispensing and storage device 100 remotely through a terminal device, directly operate the interactive unit of the condiment dispensing and storage device 100, or select a recipe through a terminal device or interactive unit. Therefore, manual dispensing of condiments is particularly important.

[0036] The seasoning storage and retrieval device 100 of this utility model includes a storage section and a conveying section. The storage section includes multiple independent retrieval interfaces 20 and multiple independent seasoning bins 10. The retrieval interfaces 20 allow users to place the seasoning container 60 below the retrieval interface 20 in manual seasoning retrieval mode. Each seasoning bin 10 stores a specific seasoning separately. Each retrieval interface 20 is used to discharge a specific seasoning into the seasoning container 60 separately. The conveying section includes a switching valve 30 and a delivery passage 40. The switching valve 30 includes an inlet end, a discharge end, and a delivery end. At least a portion of the seasoning bins 10 are connected to the inlet end. The inlet end allows seasoning leaving the seasoning bins 10 to enter the switching valve 30. The discharge end and the delivery end allow seasoning to leave the switching valve 30. At least a portion of the retrieval interfaces 20 are connected to the discharge end. The delivery passage 40 includes a passage inlet and a delivery outlet. The passage inlet is connected to the delivery end, and the delivery outlet is connected to the pot cavity 2110.

[0037] In addition to the condiment storage device 100, the cooking equipment of this utility model also includes at least a cooking pot 200, see reference. Figure 8 The cooking pot 200 includes a pot body 210 and a lid 220. The pot body 210 has a pot cavity 2110. The lid 220 covers the pot body 210 and has a seasoning channel 221. The seasoning channel 221 connects the pot cavity 2110 and the feeding outlet. In other embodiments, the seasoning channel 221 may also be provided in the pot body 210.

[0038] The seasoning storage and retrieval device 100 also includes a control unit. The switching valve 30 and the control unit are connected via wired or wireless connection. The control unit can control the switching valve 30 to open and close the discharge end and the delivery end as needed. When the switching valve 30 opens the discharge end and closes the delivery end under the control of the control unit, the seasoning storage and retrieval device 100 operates in manual seasoning retrieval mode. The seasoning leaving the switching valve 30 is discharged from the storage section through the retrieval interface 20 connected to the discharge end and falls into the seasoning container 60 placed below the retrieval interface 20. When the switching valve 30 opens the delivery end and closes the discharge end under the control of the control unit, the seasoning storage and retrieval device 100 operates in automatic intelligent seasoning addition mode. The seasoning leaving the switching valve 30 enters the delivery passage 40 until it finally enters the pot cavity 2110.

[0039] In some embodiments, the seasoning storage device 100 also includes an interactive unit. The interactive unit and the control unit are connected via wired or wireless connection. The user can directly operate the interactive unit to select recipes, cooking modes, and seasoning addition modes, or directly control the switching valve 30 to open and close the discharge end and delivery end as needed. It can be understood that the cooking modes include manual cooking mode and automatic cooking mode. In manual cooking mode, the seasoning addition mode is the manual seasoning retrieval mode, and in automatic cooking mode, the seasoning addition mode is the automatic intelligent seasoning addition mode.

[0040] In other implementations, the control unit can communicate with the terminal device via wired or wireless connection, allowing users to directly select recipes, cooking modes, seasoning addition modes, and open / close the ingredient dispensing and delivery ends on the terminal device.

[0041] See Figure 1 , Figures 3-4 In some embodiments, the seasoning bin 10 includes a fluid bin 11 for storing fluid seasonings, and the dispensing interface 20 includes a fluid interface 21 for discharging the fluid seasonings. The fluid bin 11 and the inlet end of the switching valve 30 are directly connected or indirectly connected via pipeline, and the fluid interface 21 is directly connected or indirectly connected via pipeline to the discharge end of the switching valve 30. That is, the portion of the seasoning bin 10 connected to the inlet end is the fluid bin 11, and the portion of the dispensing interface 20 connected to the discharge end is the fluid interface 21. Fluid seasonings include, but are not limited to, brine, edible oil, cooking wine, soy sauce, vinegar, and sauces. Figures 2-4 As shown, multiple fluid silos 11 are provided, and each fluid silo 11 stores a variety of fluid ingredients.

[0042] See Figures 2-4In some embodiments, the seasoning bin 10 includes a solids bin 12 for storing solid seasonings, and the dispensing interface 20 includes a solids interface 22 for discharging solid seasonings. The solids bin 12 and the solids interface 22 are directly connected or indirectly connected via pipelines. Solid seasonings include, but are not limited to, edible salt, sucrose, monosodium glutamate, chili powder, Sichuan pepper powder, or Sichuan peppercorns. Figures 2-4 As shown, multiple solid silos 12 are provided, each storing a different type of solid seasoning. To ensure that the solid seasonings smoothly reach the solid interface 22 from the solid silos 12 and to prevent clumping and blockage, the seasoning storage and handling device 100 also includes a crushing silo and a crushing section. The crushing silo provides a crushing space, and the crushing section acts on the clumped solid seasonings within the crushing space to crush them into particles or powder.

[0043] Specifically, the crushing bin includes a grinding chamber and a hopper. The crushing unit includes a drive unit, a first grinding unit, and a second grinding unit. The grinding chamber provides crushing space, and the hopper connects to the solid interface 22. The first and second grinding units are housed within the grinding chamber. The drive unit drives one of the first and second grinding units. A grinding and discharging gap is formed between the first and second grinding units, and this gap connects to the cavity of the hopper. When the first and second grinding units move relative to each other, the width of the grinding and discharging gap continuously changes. The agglomerated material within the grinding and discharging gap is crushed by the first and second grinding units, then passes through the gap into the hopper and finally reaches the solid interface 22.

[0044] Preferably, in some embodiments, the seasoning bin 10 includes both the fluid bin 11 and the solid bin 12, and the dispensing interface 20 includes both the fluid interface 21 and the solid interface 22. In the automatic intelligent seasoning addition mode, the seasoning dispensing and storage device 100 automatically adds the fluid seasoning from any one or more fluid bins 11 into the cooking pot 200; in the manual seasoning dispensing mode, the seasoning dispensing and storage device 100 can either discharge the fluid seasoning from any one or more fluid bins 11 into the seasoning container 60 through the fluid interface 21, or discharge the solid seasoning from any one or more solid bins 12 into the seasoning container 60 through the solid interface 22.

[0045] It should be noted that the solid seasoning does not pass through the switching valve 30 during its journey from the solid silo 12 to the solid interface 22. This design prevents the fluid seasoning from being contaminated and avoids the solid seasoning from clogging the switching valve 30 and thus blocking the flow path of the fluid seasoning.

[0046] See Figures 2-4The fluid silo 11 includes an oil silo 111 for storing edible oil, the fluid interface 21 includes an oil inlet 211, the switching valve 30 includes an oil valve 31, the delivery passage 40 includes an oil passage 41, and the condiment storage and handling device 100 includes a first pump body 51. Similar to other switching valves 30, the oil valve 31 has an inlet end, a outlet end, and a delivery end. The oil silo 111 is connected to the inlet end of the oil valve 31, and the oil inlet 211 is connected to the outlet end of the oil valve 31. The oil inlet 211 is used to discharge edible oil from the oil silo 111. The oil valve 31... The oil passage 41, used to switch the destination of edible oil, is used to transport edible oil from the oil valve 31 to the pot cavity 2110. Similar to other distribution passages 40, the oil passage 41 has a passage inlet and a feeding outlet. The passage inlet of the oil passage 41 is connected to the feeding end of the oil valve 31, and the feeding outlet of the oil passage 41 is connected to the pot cavity 2110. The first pump body 51 is used to pump out the edible oil from the oil hopper 111, thereby providing the power to make the edible oil flow to the oil inlet 211, and to make the edible oil flow sequentially through the oil valve 31 and the oil passage 41. When the oil valve 31 closes its discharge end and opens its feeding end, the destination of the edible oil is switched to enter the pot cavity 2110 along the oil passage 41. When the oil valve 31 closes its feeding end and opens its discharge end, the destination of the edible oil is switched to reach the oil inlet 211.

[0047] Furthermore, the fluid silo 11 also includes a liquid silo 112 for storing liquid seasonings other than edible oil, the fluid interface 21 also includes a liquid inlet 212, the switching valve 30 also includes a liquid valve 32, and the delivery passage 40 also includes a liquid passage 42. Similar to the oil valve 31, the liquid valve 32 also has an inlet end, a discharge end, and a delivery end. The liquid silo 112 is connected to the inlet end of the liquid valve 32, the liquid inlet 212 is connected to the discharge end of the liquid valve 32, the liquid inlet 212 is used to discharge the liquid seasonings from the liquid silo 112, the liquid valve 32 is used to switch the destination of liquid seasonings other than edible oil, and the liquid passage 42 is used to transport the liquid seasonings from the liquid valve 32 to the pot cavity 2110. Similar to the oil passage 41, the liquid passage 42 has a passage inlet and a delivery outlet. The passage inlet of the liquid passage 42 is connected to the delivery end of the liquid valve 32, and the delivery outlet of the liquid passage 42 is connected to the pot cavity 2110. When the liquid material valve 32 closes its discharge end and opens its delivery end, the destination of liquid condiments other than edible oil is switched to enter the pot cavity 2110 along the liquid material passage 42. When the liquid material valve 32 closes its delivery end and opens its discharge end, the destination of liquid condiments other than edible oil is switched to reach the liquid receiving port 212.

[0048] like Figures 3-4As shown, there are multiple liquid storage tanks 112. The seasoning storage device 100 also includes a liquid collection section 431, which includes a discharge end and multiple inlet ends. The discharge end is directly connected to the inlet end of the liquid valve 32 or indirectly connected through a pipeline. The multiple liquid storage tanks 112 are connected one-to-one with the multiple inlet ends of the liquid collection section 431. This configuration simplifies the structure of the liquid valve 32, reduces the number of liquid valves 32, and lowers the connection difficulty between the liquid valve 32 and the multiple liquid storage tanks 112. When two or more liquid seasonings other than edible oil enter the liquid collection section 431, these liquid seasonings can be mixed in the liquid collection section 431 to obtain a mixture. The mixture then reaches the liquid inlet 212 through the liquid valve 32 or enters the pot cavity 2110 through the liquid passage 42. Therefore, it can replace the user's stirring and mixing operation, thereby realizing the mixing and blending of multiple liquid seasonings.

[0049] Figures 1-4 The seasoning storage and handling device 100 shown also includes a second pump body 52, a third pump body 53, a fourth pump body 54, a fifth pump body 55, and a sixth pump body 56. Five liquid storage tanks 112 are provided. The liquid collection section 431 is a six-way connector with five inlet ends and one outlet end. The five liquid storage tanks 112 and the five pump bodies are connected one-to-one. Each pump body is used to pump out the liquid seasoning from its corresponding liquid storage tank 112, thereby providing the power to allow liquid seasonings other than edible oil to flow to the liquid inlet 212, and to allow liquid seasonings other than edible oil to flow sequentially through the liquid valve 32 and the liquid passage 42. It is understood that the number of liquid storage tanks 112 and the number of inlet ends are not limited to five, as long as the number of liquid storage tanks 112 equals the number of inlet ends.

[0050] Furthermore, at least one of the multiple liquid storage tanks 112 is a solvent storage tank 1121, and at least one of the multiple feed ends of the liquid collection section 431 is a solvent feed end. The solvent storage tank 1121 is used to store water or other diluents and dissolves. Water and other diluents and dissolves can dilute and dissolve liquid seasonings other than edible oil, so as to optimize the concentration of the mixture of various liquid seasonings and thus improve the flavor of the dish. If the user is not satisfied with some of the liquid seasonings stored in the liquid storage tank 112, they can mix them with water or other diluents and dissolves until the flavor and proportion of flavor-enhancing components in the mixture meet the user's needs.

[0051] In some embodiments, to optimize the dilution and dissolution effect of water or other diluents and to make the flavor-enhancing components of the mixture of various liquid seasonings more uniform, the seasoning storage device 100 further includes a solvent path 441 and a heater 45 disposed on the solvent path 441. The solvent path 441 is located between the solvent tank 1121 and the solvent inlet. Before reaching the liquid-material confluence section 431, the water or other diluents pass through the solvent path 441 and the heater 45, allowing the liquid seasonings to diffuse rapidly in the heated water or other diluents. By heating the water or other diluents, the temperature of the mixture is brought close to the temperature of the food in the pot cavity 2110, preventing the food from cooling rapidly due to contact with the low-temperature liquid seasonings, thus affecting the Maillard reaction of the food.

[0052] In some embodiments, to optimize the dilution and dissolution effect of water or other diluents and to make the flavor-enhancing components of the mixture of various liquid seasonings more uniform, the seasoning storage device 100 further includes an atomizing section 46 and an air pump 47. The atomizing section 46 includes a first inlet end, a second inlet end, and an outlet end. The first inlet end and the outlet end are connected to the solvent path 441. The air pump 47 is connected to the second inlet end and can act on the atomizing section 46. When the liquid seasoning enters the atomizing section 46 through the first inlet end, the air pump 47 generates a high-speed airflow to disperse the liquid seasoning into droplets. The liquid mist formed by the droplets increases the surface area of ​​the water or other diluents, which is beneficial for the rapid dissolution and dilution of the liquid seasoning. The mixture obtained in this way is more uniform and has a stronger mixing effect than the mixture obtained by stirring. There is no separation of flavor-enhancing components and solvents. It can replace the stirring or shaking liquid seasoning mixing mechanism, and the seasoning storage device 100 has higher stability.

[0053] Preferably, the condiment storage device 100 includes the solvent path 441, heater 45, atomizing section 46 and air pump 47 mentioned above. The heater 45, atomizing section 46 and solvent path 441 are connected in series. Water or other diluted dissolving liquids will undergo heating and atomization treatment before entering the liquid collection section 431. The solvent path 441 includes an upstream section 4411 and a downstream section 4412. The two ends of the upstream section 4411 are respectively connected to the solvent tank 1121 and the first inflow end. The two ends of the downstream section 4412 are respectively connected to the outflow end and the solvent inflow end. At least one of the upstream section 4411 or the downstream section 4412 is provided with a heater 45. The atomizing section 46 is a three-way pipe connector. In addition, the seasoning storage device 100 also includes a first one-way valve 481 provided in the solvent liquid path 441 and a second one-way valve 482 provided between the air pump 47 and the second inlet end. The first one-way valve 481 is intended to prevent water and gas from flowing back into the solvent tank 1121 and the second pump body 52 connected to the solvent tank 1121, and the second one-way valve 482 is intended to prevent gas and water from flowing back into the air pump 47.

[0054] In an embodiment not shown in the figure, the solvent path 441 is divided into a first solvent path 441 and a second solvent path 441 arranged in parallel. The first solvent path 441 is connected in series with the heater 45 as a heating liquid path, and the second solvent path 441 is connected in series with the atomizing part 46 as an atomizing liquid path. The solvent tank 1121 and the liquid collection part 431 are connected simultaneously through the first solvent path 441 and the second solvent path 441. Water or other diluting and dissolving liquids can selectively leave the solvent tank 1121 through the first solvent path 441 or the second solvent path 441 to enter the liquid collection part 431.

[0055] by Figures 3-4 Taking the seasoning storage device 100 shown as an example, the reason why the oil tank 111 is different from the other five liquid tanks 112, and the edible oil passes through the oil valve 31 separately without passing through the liquid valve 32, is that if the edible oil is mixed with other liquid seasonings, the resulting mixture is likely to explode at high temperatures. Therefore, the seasoning storage device 100 of this invention allows the liquid seasonings in multiple liquid tanks 112 to be mixed with each other and heated, but prohibits the edible oil from being mixed with any liquid seasoning in any one of the liquid tanks 112 and heated.

[0056] It is worth noting that, in addition to dispersing water or liquid seasonings into droplets and forming a liquid mist, the high-speed airflow can also flush and remove scale from the internal cavity of the liquid junction 431, preventing the reaction and accumulation of residual liquid seasonings within the liquid junction 431 that could lead to blockage. Figures 3-4 Taking the seasoning storage device 100 as an example, in the non-cooking state, only the air pump 47 can be started, or the air pump 47 and the second pump body 52 can be started simultaneously to flush and clean the liquid collection section 431. When only the air pump 47 is started, the high-speed airflow enters the liquid collection section 431 through the downstream section 4412 of the atomizing section 46 and the solvent liquid path 441. When the air pump 47 and the second pump body 52 are started simultaneously, the high-speed airflow first disperses the water or other diluted and dissolved liquids entering the atomizing section 46 to form liquid mist, and then the high-speed airflow and liquid mist enter the liquid collection section 431 together through the downstream section 4412.

[0057] In some embodiments, the delivery passage 40 also includes a waste outlet connected to the waste container 49. If the user decides to temporarily cancel the addition of seasonings to the pot cavity 2110, the seasonings can be discharged through the waste outlet and discarded into the waste container 49. After rinsing and cleaning the liquid collection section 431, liquid seasoning residues that are carried away from the liquid collection section 431 by high-speed airflow or liquid mist can also be discharged through the waste outlet and discarded into the waste container 49. The waste container 49 can be an external container or a container integrated with the seasoning retrieval and storage device 100. This arrangement can prevent excessive addition of seasonings and the entry of seasoning residues into the pot cavity 2110.

[0058] Specifically, such as Figures 3-4 As shown, the seasoning storage device 100 also includes a branch valve 33, which includes an inlet, an outlet, and a waste discharge section. The delivery passage 40 includes an outlet section 421, a conveying section 422, and a waste discharge section 423. One end of the outlet section 421 forms a passage inlet to connect to the delivery end of the liquid valve 32, and the other end of the outlet section 421 is connected to the inlet. One end of the conveying section 422 forms a feeding outlet to connect to the pot cavity 2110, and the other end of the conveying section 422 is connected to the outlet. One end of the waste discharge section 423 is connected to the waste discharge section, and the other end forms a waste outlet.

[0059] The branch valve 33 communicates with the control unit via wired or wireless connection. When the branch valve 33 opens the outlet section and closes the waste discharge section under the control of the control unit, the outlet section 421, the branch valve 33, and the conveying section 422 are in a clear state, and the seasoning can pass through the outlet section 421, the branch valve 33, and the conveying section 422 in sequence and enter the pot cavity 2110 from the feeding outlet. When the branch valve 33 opens the waste discharge section and closes the outlet section under the control of the control unit, the outlet section 421, the branch valve 33, and the waste discharge section 423 are in a clear state, and excess seasoning and seasoning residue can pass through the outlet section 421, the branch valve 33, and the waste discharge section 423 in sequence and enter the waste container 49 from the waste outlet.

[0060] See Figure 4 In some embodiments, the condiment storage device 100 further includes a flow control valve 34, a replenishment liquid path 442, and a liquid connection part 432. The flow control valve 34 includes a first inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The first inlet is connected to the solvent tank 1121. The second pump body 52 is located between the inlet and the solvent tank 1121. The first outlet is connected to the solvent liquid path 441 and is connected to the liquid confluence part 431 through the solvent liquid path 441. The liquid connection part 432 includes a second inlet, a third inlet, and a third outlet. The outlet section 421 is divided into two sections. One outlet section 421 is connected to the dispensing end of the liquid valve 32 and the second inlet. The other outlet section 421 is connected to the third outlet and the inlet of the branch valve 33. The two ends of the replenishment liquid path 442 are connected to the second outlet and the third inlet, respectively.

[0061] The flow control valve 34 communicates with the control unit via wired or wireless connection. When the flow control valve 34 opens the first outlet and closes the second outlet under the control of the control unit, the solvent tank 1121, solvent passage 441, and liquid-material junction 431 are unobstructed, allowing water or other diluents to enter the liquid-material junction 431 and then flow sequentially through the liquid valve 32 and the liquid-material connecting part 432 to reach the branch valve 33. When the flow control valve 34 opens the second outlet and closes the first outlet under the control of the control unit, the solvent tank 1121, replenishment passage 442, and liquid-material connecting part 432 are unobstructed, allowing water or other diluents to bypass the liquid-material junction 431 and the liquid valve 32 before reaching the branch valve 33. With this configuration, water or other diluted and dissolved liquids can be mixed with other liquid seasonings to form a mixture, or they can be added directly to the pot cavity 2110 on their own, thereby expanding the range of seasoning addition modes from the seasoning storage device 100 to the pot cavity 2110.

[0062] In some embodiments, the condiment storage device 100 further includes at least one of a stove mounting portion and a range hood mounting portion. For example... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The cooking equipment shown includes a condiment storage device 100 that can be installed on the stove 300 via a stove mounting section, such as... Figure 7 The cooking equipment shown includes a seasoning storage device 100 that can be mounted on a range hood 400 via a range hood mounting section. When the seasoning storage device 100 is mounted on the range hood 400, it is suspended relative to the cooking pot 200, allowing the seasonings to enter the pot cavity 2110 more easily under the influence of gravity.

[0063] Optionally, the pipeline used to form the conveying section 422 is a flexible pipe. When the seasoning storage device 100 includes both the stove mounting part and the range hood mounting part, the seasoning storage device 100 can change its installation position between the stove 300 and the range hood 400 according to the user's needs. The flexible pipe can undergo adaptive deformation to adapt to the change of installation position, ensuring that the seasoning storage device 100 can smoothly convey seasonings to the pot cavity 2110.

[0064] The seasoning storage device 100 and cooking equipment of this utility model can be controlled by a voice module. It is equipped with a controller, a voice receiving module, and a voice parsing module. The voice receiving module receives user commands, and the voice parsing module parses the commands. Based on the parsed commands, the controller controls the cooking equipment to perform corresponding operations, thereby realizing intelligent control of the cooking equipment and improving the user experience.

[0065] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0066] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the scope of the essential spirit of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A condiment retrieval and storage device, characterized in that, It includes a storage section and a conveying section. The storage section includes a material picking interface (20) and multiple independently set seasoning bins (10). The conveying section includes a switching valve (30) and a delivery passage (40). The switching valve (30) includes a feeding end, a discharging end and a delivery end. At least a portion of the seasoning bins (10) are connected to the feeding end, and at least a portion of the material picking interface (20) is connected to the discharging end. The delivery passage (40) includes a passage inlet connected to the delivery end and a feeding outlet connected to the pot cavity.

2. The condiment retrieval and storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The seasoning bin (10) includes a fluid bin (11) connected to the inlet end and used for storing fluid seasonings; the dispensing interface (20) includes a fluid interface (21) connected to the discharge end; and / or, The seasoning bin (10) further includes a solid silo (12) for storing solid seasonings, and the material retrieval interface (20) further includes a solid interface (22) connected to the solid silo (12). The seasoning retrieval and storage device further includes a crushing bin connected to the solid silo (12) and a crushing section provided in the crushing bin.

3. The condiment retrieval and storage device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fluid interface (21) includes an oil inlet (211), the fluid silo (11) includes an oil silo (111), the switching valve (30) includes an oil valve (31), the delivery passage (40) includes an oil passage (41), the oil silo (111) is connected to the inlet end of the oil valve (31), the oil inlet (211) is connected to the outlet end of the oil valve (31), the passage inlet of the oil passage (41) is connected to the delivery end of the oil valve (31), and the feed outlet of the oil passage (41) is connected to the pot cavity.

4. The condiment retrieval and storage device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fluid interface (21) includes a liquid inlet (212), the fluid silo (11) includes a liquid silo (112), the switching valve (30) includes a liquid valve (32), the delivery passage (40) includes a liquid passage (42), the liquid silo (112) is connected to the inlet end of the liquid valve (32), the liquid inlet (212) is connected to the discharge end of the liquid valve (32), the passage inlet of the liquid passage (42) is connected to the delivery end of the liquid valve (32), and the feed outlet of the liquid passage (42) is connected to the pot cavity.

5. The condiment retrieval and storage device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The number of liquid storage tanks (112) is multiple. The ingredient storage device also includes a liquid collection section (431). The liquid collection section (431) includes a discharge end and multiple inlet ends. The discharge end is connected to the inlet end of the liquid valve (32). The liquid storage tanks (112) are connected to the inlet ends one by one.

6. The condiment retrieval and storage device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The liquid storage tank (112) includes a solvent tank (1121), and the feed end includes a solvent inlet. The condiment storage device further includes a heater (45) disposed between the solvent tank (1121) and the solvent inlet; and / or, The condiment storage device further includes an atomizing section (46) located between the solvent tank (1121) and the solvent inlet end, and an air pump (47) acting on the atomizing section (46).

7. The condiment retrieval and storage device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The condiment storage device also includes a solvent path (441) located between the solvent tank (1121) and the solvent inlet, and the heater (45), the atomizing part (46) and the solvent path (441) are connected in series.

8. The condiment retrieval and storage device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The atomizing section (46) includes a first inlet end, a second inlet end, and an outlet end. The solvent path (441) includes an upstream section (4411) and a downstream section (4412). The upstream section (4411) connects the solvent tank (1121) to the first inlet end, and the downstream section (4412) connects the outlet end to the solvent feed end. The air pump (47) is connected to the second inlet end and acts on the atomizing section (46). The condiment storage device further includes a one-way valve located between the air pump (47) and the second inflow end; and / or, the downstream section (4412) is provided with a one-way valve.

9. The condiment handling and storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The delivery path (40) also includes a waste outlet connected to the waste container (49); and / or, the condiment storage device also includes at least one of a stove mounting section and a range hood mounting section.

10. A cooking device, characterized in that, The invention includes a cooking pot (200) and a seasoning storage device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the cooking pot (200) includes a pot cavity (2110) and a seasoning channel (221) connecting the pot cavity (2110) and the feeding outlet.

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