Cooking machine

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, and provides a cooking machine. The cooking machine comprises a body, a first liquid material device, an oil storage device and a heating device. The heating device is connected with the oil storage device, so that the oil stored in the oil storage device is heated at least, and the oil is kept in a state capable of being sucked. Meanwhile, a first mounting cavity is arranged on the body, the first liquid material device and the oil storage device are arranged in the first mounting cavity, and the heat generated by the heating device can also be used for heating the first liquid material stored in the first liquid material device. By adopting the structural design and the placement mode of the liquid materials, the same heating device can be used to heat the oil and other liquid materials, the functional diversity of the heating device is improved, the heat generated by the heating device can be more fully utilized, the waste of heat is reduced, energy consumption is saved, and the design is ingenious.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, and more particularly to a stir-fry machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of smart technology and the improvement of living standards, some automatic cooking machines have appeared on the market, which can cook dishes automatically and make people's lives more convenient.

[0003] In the process of cooking dishes, cooking oil or lard is required. Considering that lard has a high solidification temperature and solidifies at room temperature, cooking machines are typically equipped with a heating module to melt the lard into a liquid state, allowing it to be piped into the dishes. However, due to the overall design of these cooking machines, the cooking oil and lard are stored in separate locations, meaning the heating module can only be used to heat the lard, resulting in a relatively limited functionality. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application provides a cooking machine to solve the problem of the heating module in existing cooking machines having a single function.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows: A cooking machine includes: a main body having a first mounting cavity; a first liquid storage device for storing a first liquid that can be sucked up; an oil storage device for storing oil that can be sucked up; and a heating device connected to the oil storage device, wherein the heating device is at least used to heat the oil to keep the oil in a suckable state; wherein the first liquid storage device and the oil storage device are both disposed in the first mounting cavity, and the heat generated by the heating device can be used to heat the first liquid.

[0006] In some embodiments, along the height direction of the body, the first liquid feeding device is located above the oil storage device, and the heating device is located below the oil storage device; or, both the first liquid feeding device and the oil storage device are directly connected to the heating device.

[0007] In some embodiments, the cooking machine further includes: a separator connected to the main body, the separator being disposed within the first mounting cavity and dividing the first mounting cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber; the first chamber being located above the second chamber along the height direction of the main body; wherein the first liquid feeding device is disposed within the first chamber, and the oil storage device is disposed within the second chamber; the first liquid feeding device is disposed on the separator.

[0008] In some embodiments, the cooking machine further includes a cover plate, which is movably connected to the body and capable of reciprocating to open or close the first mounting cavity.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cooking machine further includes: a second liquid storage device for storing a second liquid; a second mounting cavity is also provided on the main body, and the second liquid storage device is disposed in the second mounting cavity; a pot body is mounted on the main body, and the grease, the first liquid, and the second liquid are all used to transport to the pot body; wherein, along the height direction of the main body, the second mounting cavity is located below the pot body, and the first mounting cavity is arranged side by side on one side of the second mounting cavity.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first mounting cavity and the second mounting cavity are both located on the side of the main body facing the user operating the cooking machine.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second liquid device includes a plurality of tanks of the same shape; wherein each of the tanks is arranged along the height direction of the body; and / or, each of the tanks is arranged along the height direction perpendicular to the body.

[0012] In some embodiments, at least two of the tanks are connected by a connecting pipe.

[0013] In some embodiments, the body is further provided with a third mounting cavity; wherein, along the height direction of the body, the third mounting cavity is located above the first mounting cavity, and the orthographic projection of the third mounting cavity at least partially overlaps with the first mounting cavity.

[0014] In some embodiments, the orthographic projection of the third mounting cavity overlaps with the first mounting cavity along the height direction of the body; the cooking machine further includes a third liquid storage device for storing a third liquid, the third liquid storage device being disposed within the third mounting cavity; wherein the third liquid is used to be transported to the pot body, and the path lengths of the grease, the first liquid, and the second liquid being transported to the pot body are all greater than the path length of the third liquid being transported to the pot body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first mounting cavity, the second mounting cavity, and the third mounting cavity all open toward the side where the user operates the cooking machine.

[0016] This application provides a cooking machine comprising a main body, a first liquid container, an oil storage device, and a heating device. The heating device is connected to the oil storage device to heat at least the oil stored in the oil storage device, keeping the oil in a drawable state. Simultaneously, by creating a first mounting cavity on the main body and placing both the first liquid container and the oil storage device within it, the heat generated by the heating device can also be used to heat the first liquid container. This structural design and the arrangement of the liquids allow for the use of a single heating device to heat both oil and other liquids, enhancing the versatility of the heating device. Furthermore, it ensures more efficient use of the heat generated by the heating device, reducing heat waste and contributing to energy conservation. The design is ingenious. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cooking machine provided in the embodiments of this application, with part of the shell omitted in the figure; Figure 2 This is a front view of the cooking machine provided in the embodiment of this application, with part of the casing omitted in the figure; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cooking machine provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Cooking machine; 11. Main body; 111. First mounting cavity; 1111. First chamber; 1112. Second chamber; 112. Second mounting cavity; 113. Third mounting cavity; 12. First liquid feeding device; 13. Oil storage device; 14. Heating device; 15. Divider; 16. Cover plate; 17. Second liquid feeding device; 171. Tank; 172. Connecting pipe; 18. Pot body; 19. Third liquid feeding device. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments should not be regarded as limitations on this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] The specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different combinations of specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features in this application will not be described separately.

[0021] In the following description, the terms “first, second, third, ……” are used only to distinguish similar objects and do not represent a specific ordering of objects. It is understood that “first, second, third, ……” may be interchanged in a specific order or sequence where permitted, so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein.

[0022] It should be understood that the directional descriptions "above", "below", "outside" and "inside" involved in the embodiments of this application refer to the directional descriptions under normal use. The "left" and "right" directions refer to the left and right directions shown in the corresponding schematic diagrams. They can be the left and right directions under normal use or not.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. "A plurality of" means two or more.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the embodiments of this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing the embodiments of this application only and is not intended to limit this application.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the illustration, a cooking machine 1 provided in this application includes a main body 11, a first liquid storage device 12, an oil storage device 13, and a heating device 14. The first liquid storage device 12 is used to store a first liquid that can be sucked up and used, the oil storage device 13 is used to store oil that can be sucked up and used, and the heating device 14 is connected to the oil storage device 13. The heating device 14 is used at least to heat the oil so that the oil remains in a suckable state. A first mounting cavity is provided on the main body 11, and both the first liquid storage device 12 and the oil storage device 13 are disposed in the first mounting cavity. The heat generated by the heating device 14 can also be used to heat the first liquid.

[0026] Specifically, the main body 11 is typically equipped with a seasoning conveying system, capable of delivering the seasonings required for food preparation to the target location (such as adding them to the pot). Seasonings include solid seasonings such as sugar, salt, and pepper, as well as liquid seasonings such as cooking oil, soy sauce, cooking wine, and water. For the conveying of liquid seasonings, a drive pump is typically used to draw the liquid seasoning into a pipeline, allowing it to flow within the pipeline and be conveyed to the target location. Therefore, both the first liquid stored in the first liquid storage device 12 and the oil stored in the oil storage device 13 can be conveyed via the suction action of the drive pump.

[0027] The first liquid storage device 12 can store vegetable oils such as peanut oil and blended oil, or other liquids that require heating before use, depending on the cooking process. The oil storage device 13 typically stores animal fats such as lard, tallow, and butter. Because animal fats have a high solidification temperature, they are usually solidified at room temperature (below their solidification temperature), making them difficult to transport by suction. Therefore, the heating device 14 is used to heat the fats, melting them into a liquid state for easier suction. Of course, the oil storage device 13 can also store vegetable oils, as long as they can be suctioned.

[0028] Both the first liquid material device 12 and the oil storage device 13 are disposed within the first mounting cavity 111 opened on the main body 11, and the heating device 14 is connected to the oil storage device 13. When the heating device 14 is activated, it can not only directly heat the oil stored in the oil storage device 13, but also the heat generated by the heating device 14 can diffuse within the first mounting cavity 111, or be conducted through the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 111 formed by the main body 11, so that the first liquid material device 12 can absorb the heat generated by the heating device 14, thereby achieving the heating of the first liquid material. Therefore, by adopting this liquid material distribution method, the heat generated by the heating device 14 can be used to heat at least two different materials, improving the heating function that the heating device 14 can achieve, and also improving the heat utilization rate.

[0029] As an example, in one embodiment, the first liquid storage device 12 is used to store peanut oil, and the oil storage device 13 is used to store lard. When the lard is in a solidified state, the heating device 14 is activated to heat it, causing the lard to melt. Simultaneously, the heat generated by the heating device 14 raises the temperature inside the first mounting cavity 111. The first liquid storage device 12, located inside the first mounting cavity 111, can absorb the heat, thereby heating the peanut oil. After the above heating treatment, both the lard and peanut oil are in a pumpable liquid state, and their temperatures meet the requirements for food preparation. The above solution is suitable for food preparation scenarios that require the addition of hot oil, or for scenarios where oil is added during the preparation of conventional dishes, and can effectively ensure a stable output of oil. Of course, depending on the differences in the preparation processes of different dishes, the peanut oil in the above solution can be replaced with other liquids, and there are no specific limitations on this.

[0030] The cooking machine 1 provided in this embodiment includes a body 11, a first liquid container 12, an oil storage container 13, and a heating device 14. The heating device 14 is connected to the oil storage container 13, and both the first liquid container 12 and the oil storage container 13 are housed within a first mounting cavity 111 opened on the body 11. This design allows the heating device 14 to heat both the oil in the oil storage container 13 and the liquid in the first liquid container 12, not just the oil, increasing the versatility of the heating function. Furthermore, using only one heating device 14 is sufficient to heat both the oil and other liquids, eliminating the need for additional heating structures and simplifying the structural layout of the cooking machine 1. Simultaneously, the heat generated by the heating device 14 is limited by the space of the first mounting cavity 111, slowing down heat loss and allowing for more efficient use of heat for heating the oil and the first liquid, reducing heat waste, improving heating efficiency, and saving energy consumption.

[0031] Specifically, regarding the positional arrangement of the first liquid feed device 12, the oil storage device 13, and the heating device 14, in one embodiment, as follows: Figure 1As shown, along the height direction of the main body 11, the first liquid material device 12 is positioned above the oil storage device 13, and the heating device 14 is positioned below the oil storage device 13. In other words, the first liquid material device 12, the oil storage device 13, and the heating device 14 are arranged from top to bottom along the height direction of the main body 11, with the heating device 14 located at the bottom. This arrangement cleverly utilizes the characteristics of heat transfer. When the heating device 14 is activated and generates heat, the surrounding air is heated and rises, thereby diffusing the heat to the first liquid material device 12 and the oil storage device 13 above, achieving heating. This method of heat transfer through air reduces the temperature difference between the first liquid material device 12 and the oil storage device 13, improving the uniformity of heating. Moreover, in this arrangement, the first liquid storage device 12 can be used to store liquids with a solidification temperature lower than that of grease. By placing the first liquid storage device 12 above the oil storage device 13, the heat generated by the heating device 14 can at least ensure that the grease in the oil storage device 13 is heated. Then, the heat diffused by the heating device 14 can be used to assist in heating the liquid stored in the first liquid storage device 12. The layout design is ingenious and improves the utilization rate of the heat energy generated by the heating device 14.

[0032] In addition to the above-mentioned solutions, another implementation involves directly connecting both the first liquid feeder 12 and the oil storage device 13 to the heating device 14. For example, the first liquid feeder 12 and the oil storage device 13 can be arranged side by side above the heating device 14 so that they can directly contact the heating device 14, allowing the heating device 14 to directly heat both the first liquid feeder 12 and the oil storage device 13 after startup. Of course, the first liquid feeder 12 and the oil storage device 13 do not necessarily have to be arranged side by side; their layout can be flexibly designed according to the specific form of the heating device 14. For example, when the heating device 14 is designed with a stepped shape, there can be a certain height difference between the first liquid feeder 12 and the oil storage device 13 when they are connected to the heating device 14, as long as both the first liquid feeder 12 and the oil storage device 13 are directly connected to the heating device 14 and can contact the heating area on the heating device 14 to achieve heating.

[0033] When the above scheme is adopted, both the first liquid material device 12 and the oil storage device 13 can absorb the heat generated by the heating device 14 through direct contact heat transfer, without the need for heat transfer through air or other heat-conducting media, which can further improve the heat utilization rate and heating efficiency.

[0034] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the cooking machine 1 also includes a partition 15 connected to the main body 11. The partition 15 is disposed within the first mounting cavity 111, dividing the first mounting cavity 111 into a first chamber 1111 and a second chamber 1112. Along the height direction of the main body 11, the first chamber 1111 is located above the second chamber 1112. The first liquid device 12 is disposed within the first chamber 1111 and on the partition 15, and the oil storage device 13 is disposed within the second chamber 1112.

[0035] Specifically, the separator 15 divides the first mounting cavity 111, allowing the first liquid device 12 and the oil storage device 13 to be disposed in different cavities. Furthermore, the separator 15 is located at the midpoint of the first mounting cavity 111 along the height direction of the body 11, arranging the first cavity 1111 and the second cavity 1112 in the height direction, thus arranging the first liquid device 12 and the oil storage device 13 in the same height direction. The separator 15 can be fixedly connected to the body 11 or integrally formed, as long as it serves to separate the first mounting cavity 111.

[0036] To heat the first liquid material device 12, the separator 15 can optionally be made of a thermally conductive material. When the separator 15 is heated, heat can be transferred to the first liquid material device 12 disposed on the separator 15 through contact heat conduction. In this configuration, the oil storage device 13 can be in contact with the separator 15, allowing the heat generated by the heating device 14 to be transferred to the separator 15 via the oil storage device 13. Alternatively, the oil storage device 13 can be spaced apart from the separator 15, allowing heat to be transferred to the separator 15 through airflow. This reduces interference between the oil storage device 13 and the separator 15 during assembly, facilitating the insertion of the oil storage device 13 into the main body 11.

[0037] In addition to the above-mentioned solutions, the partition 15 can also have through holes for air flow, or a mesh structure can be used, allowing heated air around the heating device 14 to pass through the partition 15 and flow from the second chamber 1112 to the first chamber 1111, thereby transferring heat to the first liquid device 12 for heating. It is understood that the above solutions can be applied individually or in combination. For example, the partition 15 can be made of a thermally conductive material, and through holes for air flow can be provided on the partition 15. This configuration combines contact heat conduction and air heat transfer, improving the efficiency of heat transfer.

[0038] In this application, a separator 15 divides the first mounting cavity 111 into a first chamber 1111 and a second chamber 1112. The first liquid feed device 12 is placed in the first chamber 1111, and the oil storage device 13 is placed in the second chamber 1112. The first chamber 1111 is positioned above the second chamber 1112, thus arranging the first liquid feed device 12 and the oil storage device 13 from top to bottom. This arrangement allows for a more reasonable allocation of space in the first mounting cavity 111, accommodating the installation of the first liquid feed device 12 and the oil storage device 13. Furthermore, the vertical arrangement conforms to the principle of air rising when heated, enabling the heated air around the heating device 14 to transfer heat to the first liquid feed device 12 via the separator 15, thereby heating the first liquid feed. When the separator 15 has through holes for airflow or a mesh structure, hot air can directly enter the first chamber 1111, further improving the efficiency of heat transfer.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the cooking machine 1 also includes a cover plate 16, which is movably connected to the main body 11 and can reciprocate to open or close the first mounting cavity 111. Optionally, the cover plate 16 can be configured as a door-like structure, and the form in which the cover plate 16 is movably connected to the main body 11 can be designed with reference to outward-opening doors, sliding doors, etc., as long as it is convenient to operate the reciprocating movement of the cover plate 16 to open or close the first mounting cavity 111. There can be only one cover plate 16 or multiple cover plates 16. For example, when the first mounting cavity 111 is divided into a first chamber 1111 and a second chamber 1112 by the separator 15, cover plates 16 can be provided at the positions corresponding to the first chamber 1111 and the second chamber 1112 respectively, so that the opening and closing of different chambers can be controlled individually.

[0040] In the above embodiment, when the cover plate 16 reciprocates relative to the body 11, it can close the first mounting cavity 111. This reduces the heat generated by the heating device 14 from dissipating through the opening of the first mounting cavity 111 during normal use of the cooking machine 1, retaining more heat within the cavity. This further reduces heat loss and improves heating efficiency and heat preservation. Furthermore, when maintenance is required, the user can operate the cover plate 16 to open the first mounting cavity 111, allowing for maintenance of the device within. This simultaneously meets the needs of normal use and routine maintenance of the cooking machine 1. Additionally, covering the first mounting cavity 111 with the cover plate 16 better preserves the integrity of the appearance, enhancing the overall aesthetics of the cooking machine 1. It also, to a certain extent, prevents external dust and other debris from entering the first mounting cavity 111, thus preventing contamination of the internal devices and liquids, improving the reliability of the device and maintaining the quality of the liquids.

[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cooking machine 1 also includes a second liquid storage device 17 and a pot body 18. The second liquid storage device 17 is used to store the second liquid. A second mounting cavity 112 is also provided on the main body 11, and the second liquid storage device 17 is disposed in the second mounting cavity 112. The pot body 18 is mounted on the main body 11, and the grease, the first liquid, and the second liquid are all used to transport to the pot body 18. Along the height direction of the main body 11, the second mounting cavity 112 is located below the pot body 18, and the first mounting cavity 111 is arranged side by side on one side of the second mounting cavity 112.

[0042] Specifically, the second liquid stored in the second liquid container 17 typically refers to a liquid seasoning that can be used directly without heating, thus eliminating the need for heating by the heat generated by the heating device 14 and the need to place the second liquid container 17 within the first mounting cavity 111. Depending on the cooking process, the second liquid and the first liquid can be different types of liquid or the same type of liquid. For example, both the first liquid container 12 and the second liquid container 17 can be used to store peanut oil. When the dish prepared by the cooking machine 1 requires the addition of room temperature peanut oil, the peanut oil stored in the second liquid container 17 can be used; while when the dish prepared by the cooking machine 1 requires the addition of hot peanut oil, the peanut oil stored in the first liquid container 12 can be used, thereby meeting the cooking needs of different dishes.

[0043] It is understandable that the side-by-side arrangement of the first mounting cavity 111 and the second mounting cavity 112 does not mean that the height of the first mounting cavity 111 needs to be equal to the height of the second mounting cavity 112. Since the second mounting cavity 112 is located below the pot body 18, and the first mounting cavity 111 is arranged side-by-side on one side of the second mounting cavity 112, the height of the first mounting cavity 111 is not limited by the pot body 18. Therefore, the height of the first mounting cavity 111 can usually be set higher than the second mounting cavity 112, or even higher than the pot body 18, so that the first mounting cavity 111 has sufficient volume to accommodate the arrangement of the first liquid material device 12, the oil storage device 13, and the heating device 14 in the height direction.

[0044] In the above embodiments, the second liquid feeding device 17 is disposed within the second mounting cavity 112, in a different position from the first liquid feeding device 12 and the oil storage device 13, making it easier for the user to distinguish between different liquids based on their location. Simultaneously, by positioning the second mounting cavity 112 below the pot body 18, and with the first mounting cavity 111 arranged side-by-side on one side of the second mounting cavity 112, the second mounting cavity 112 can fully utilize the space below the pot body 18, while the first mounting cavity 111 can utilize the space on the side of the pot body 18. Furthermore, the adjacent arrangement of the first mounting cavity 111 and the second mounting cavity 112 improves the compactness of the structural layout.

[0045] In some embodiments, the first mounting cavity 111 and the second mounting cavity 112 are both located on the side of the main body 11 facing the user when operating the cooking machine 1. Specifically, when the user operates the cooking machine 1, the first mounting cavity 111 and the second mounting cavity 112 are both located in front of the user. With this arrangement, the first liquid device 12, the oil storage device 13, and the second liquid device 17 can all be arranged on the side where the user operates. The user can use and maintain the cooking machine 1 from the front position, and can more easily observe the status of the cooking machine 1 in drawing and using various liquids, the remaining amount of liquid, etc. In addition, when the user maintains the structures set in different mounting cavities, there is no need to frequently move their positions, thereby significantly improving the convenience of using, observing, and maintaining the cooking machine 1.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second liquid feeding device 17 includes a plurality of tanks 171 of the same shape. Each tank 171 is arranged along the height direction of the body 11; and / or, each tank 171 is arranged along the height direction perpendicular to the body 11.

[0047] Optionally, the liquids stored in different tanks 171 can be the same type of liquid or different types of liquids, and the liquids stored in the same tank 171 can also be replaced as needed.

[0048] It should be noted that the height direction perpendicular to the body 11 can be either the length direction of the body 11 or the width direction of the body 11. That is to say, each tank 171 can be arranged along at least one of the height direction, length direction and width direction of the body 11. The arrangement is not unique and can be designed according to the actual situation, as long as the arrangement of each tank 171 is compact.

[0049] Optionally, when the second mounting cavity 112 is located on the side facing the user operating the cooking machine 1, the tanks 171 can be positioned along the height and length directions of the body 11 (see reference). Figure 2 Arrange them in the left-right direction as shown, for example, Figure 2 The diagram shows eight tanks 171 stacked in two layers along the height direction, with four tanks arranged in each layer along the length of the main body 11. This arrangement allows the tanks 171 to be compactly arranged, saving space, and ensuring that adjacent tanks 171 do not obstruct each other. This facilitates the user's disassembly and maintenance of any tank 171 and also makes it easy to observe the remaining liquid in each tank 171.

[0050] In the above embodiments, by adopting a uniform shape for multiple tanks 171, it is easy to replace any one of the tanks 171. Different tanks 171 can be interchanged, resulting in good versatility and facilitating mass production, thus improving the production efficiency of the tanks 171. Furthermore, by arranging the tanks 171 along the height direction of the body 11 and / or perpendicular to the height direction of the body 11, the arrangement of the tanks 171 is highly compact, effectively saving space. Moreover, when tanks 171 of the same shape are arranged in this way, the arrangement is more neat and standardized, enhancing aesthetics.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, at least two tanks 171 are connected by a connecting pipe 172. Specifically, a connection port may be provided on the tank 171, so that both ends of the connecting pipe 172 are connected to the corresponding connection port on the tank 171, thereby realizing the communication of the internal space of the tank 171. The connection port can usually be provided at or near the bottom of the tank 171 to ensure that liquid can flow into the connecting pipe 172 even when the liquid level is low.

[0052] Optionally, multiple tanks 171 connected by connecting pipes 172 can store the same liquid, allowing for combined use of this liquid. This solution is suitable for situations where the demand for a certain liquid is significantly greater than that for others. For example, some dishes (such as soups) require a large amount of water; therefore, water can be stored in multiple tanks 171, and these tanks can be connected by connecting pipes 172 to meet the large demand. Of course, tanks 171 storing different liquids can also be connected by connecting pipes 172, allowing for mixing of the different liquids and direct addition of the mixed liquid to the pot 18.

[0053] The above embodiment connects different tanks 171 using connecting pipes 172, allowing liquid to flow between them and achieving the superposition of tank capacities. When different tanks 171 contain different liquids, mixing is also possible. Furthermore, since only one tank 171 needs a pipe to draw and transport liquid to the pot 18, the liquid stored in multiple connected tanks 171 can be transported to the pot 18, reducing the number of pipes required for transporting liquid to the pot 18 and simplifying the liquid transport structure.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the main body 11 also has a third mounting cavity 113, which can be used to install the relevant structures required for the cooking machine 1. Along the height direction of the main body 11, the third mounting cavity 113 is located above the first mounting cavity 111, and the orthographic projection of the third mounting cavity 113 overlaps at least partially with the first mounting cavity 111.

[0055] The above embodiment arranges the third mounting cavity 113 above the first mounting cavity 111, and the orthographic projection of the third mounting cavity 113 at least partially overlaps with the first mounting cavity 111. That is, the third mounting cavity 113 is arranged using the space above the first mounting cavity 111. This arrangement makes the positions of the first mounting cavity 111, the second mounting cavity 112 and the third mounting cavity 113 close, resulting in a high structural compactness and facilitating maintenance operations on the structure within each mounting cavity.

[0056] In some embodiments, the orthographic projection of the third mounting cavity 113 along the height direction of the body 11 overlaps with that of the first mounting cavity 111. The cooking machine 1 also includes a third liquid storage device 19 for storing a third liquid, which is disposed within the third mounting cavity 113. The third liquid is used to transport the third liquid into the pot body 18, and the path lengths of the grease, the first liquid, and the second liquid into the pot body 18 are all greater than the path length of the third liquid into the pot body 18.

[0057] Specifically, the overlap between the orthographic projection of the third mounting cavity 113 and the first mounting cavity 111 means that the third mounting cavity 113 and the first mounting cavity 111 are completely coincident in the height direction. For example, both the third mounting cavity 113 and the first mounting cavity 111 are rectangular parallelepipeds, and their projections in the height direction are squares with equal side lengths, thus making the third mounting cavity 113 and the first mounting cavity 111 completely coincident in the height direction. It should be noted that the judgment of "complete coincidence" should ignore unavoidable errors in manufacturing and rely on the user's approximate judgment. As long as there is no obvious deviation or misalignment that affects the appearance, the third mounting cavity 113 and the first mounting cavity 111 can be considered to be completely coincident in the height direction.

[0058] The third liquid stored in the third liquid storage device 19 can be a different type of liquid from the first and second liquids, or it can be the same type of liquid; there is no specific limitation in this regard. The structure and conveying path of the liquid conveying system are designed so that the path lengths for conveying the grease, the first liquid, and the second liquid into the pot body 18 are all greater than the path length for conveying the third liquid into the pot body 18. In other words, the path for conveying the third liquid is shorter, allowing it to be conveyed into the pot body 18 more quickly, thus meeting the need for rapid addition of specific liquids. For example, when the third liquid storage device 19 is used to store liquids with poor fluidity, such as oyster sauce or cornstarch slurry, it can add the liquid into the pot body 18 via a shorter path, improving the efficiency of adding the liquid. It also reduces the time the liquid remains in the conveying pipes, thereby reducing the problem of blockages caused by the poor fluidity of the liquid in the pipes.

[0059] The above embodiment employs a method where the orthographic projection of the third mounting cavity 113 in the height direction overlaps with the first mounting cavity 111. This results in a higher degree of fit between the shape of the third mounting cavity 113 and the shape of the first mounting cavity 111, leading to a more regular and aesthetically pleasing layout. Simultaneously, the third liquid material device 19 is disposed within the third mounting cavity 113. By ensuring that the path lengths for transporting the grease, the first liquid material, and the second liquid material to the pot body 18 are all greater than the path length for transporting the third liquid material to the pot body 18, the path for transporting the third liquid material is shorter. This allows for faster transport of the third liquid material to the pot body 18, improving the efficiency of adding liquid materials. When the third liquid material is a liquid material with poor fluidity, such as oyster sauce or cornstarch slurry, this design also reduces the problem of liquid material clogging in the pipes.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first mounting cavity 111, the second mounting cavity 112, and the third mounting cavity 113 all open towards the side where the user operates the cooking machine 1. With this arrangement, the first liquid feeding device 12, the oil storage device 13, the second liquid feeding device 17, and the third liquid feeding device 19 are all exposed to the user through the openings of their respective mounting cavities. This allows the user to operate and maintain the cooking machine 1 from the front, and more easily observe the status of the various liquids being drawn and used, the remaining amount of liquid, etc. Furthermore, when maintaining the structures within the different mounting cavities, the user does not need to frequently move them, thus significantly improving the convenience of using, observing, and maintaining the cooking machine 1.

[0061] Optionally, structures for covering the openings of the first mounting cavity 111, the second mounting cavity 112, and the third mounting cavity 113 can be provided respectively. These structures can be designed with reference to the cover plate 16 described above. This arrangement improves the aesthetics of the mounting cavities by covering their openings and, to a certain extent, prevents external dust and other debris from entering the first mounting cavity 111, thus avoiding contamination of the internal device and liquid. This helps improve the reliability of the device and maintains good liquid quality.

[0062] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and scope of this application are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cooking machine, characterized in that, include: The main body has a first mounting cavity; A first liquid storage device is used to store a first liquid that can be pumped out and used. Oil storage device, used to store pumpable grease; A heating device is connected to the oil storage device, and the heating device is at least used to heat the oil so as to keep the oil in a suckable state; The first liquid material device and the oil storage device are both located in the first mounting cavity, and the heat generated by the heating device can be used to heat the first liquid material.

2. The cooking machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Along the height direction of the body, the first liquid material device is located above the oil storage device, and the heating device is located below the oil storage device; or, Both the first liquid material device and the oil storage device are directly connected to the heating device.

3. The cooking machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking machine also includes: A partition, connected to the main body, is disposed within the first mounting cavity and divides the first mounting cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber; along the height direction of the main body, the first chamber is located above the second chamber; The first liquid feed device is disposed in the first chamber, and the oil storage device is disposed in the second chamber; the first liquid feed device is disposed on the separator.

4. The cooking machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking machine also includes: The cover plate is movably connected to the body and can reciprocate to open or close the first mounting cavity.

5. The cooking machine as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The cooking machine also includes: The second liquid material device is used to store the second liquid material; the main body is also provided with a second mounting cavity, and the second liquid material device is disposed in the second mounting cavity; A pot body is installed on the main body, and the grease, the first liquid material, and the second liquid material are all used to be transported into the pot body; Along the height direction of the main body, the second mounting cavity is located below the pot body, and the first mounting cavity is arranged side by side on one side of the second mounting cavity.

6. The cooking machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first mounting cavity and the second mounting cavity are both located on the side of the main body facing the user when operating the cooking machine.

7. The cooking machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second liquid feeding device includes multiple tanks of the same shape; Wherein, each of the tanks is arranged along the height direction of the body; and / or, each of the tanks is arranged along the height direction perpendicular to the body.

8. The cooking machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, In each of the tanks, at least two of the tanks are connected by a connecting pipe.

9. The cooking machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The main body also has a third mounting cavity; Wherein, along the height direction of the body, the third mounting cavity is located above the first mounting cavity, and the orthographic projection of the third mounting cavity at least partially overlaps with the first mounting cavity.

10. The cooking machine as described in claim 9, characterized in that, Along the height direction of the body, the orthographic projection of the third mounting cavity overlaps with the first mounting cavity; the cooking machine also includes a third liquid material device for storing a third liquid material, the third liquid material device being disposed within the third mounting cavity; The third liquid material is used to transport the contents of the pot, and the path lengths of the grease, the first liquid material, and the second liquid material transported into the pot are all greater than the path length of the third liquid material transported into the pot.

11. The cooking machine as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The first mounting cavity, the second mounting cavity, and the third mounting cavity all open toward the side where the user operates the cooking machine.

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