A dispenser that can dispense liquid and powder seasonings

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a dispenser capable of supplying liquid seasoning and powder seasoning includes a dispenser body, a powder supply unit, a liquid supply unit, a tray located below the powder supply unit and the liquid supply unit, a plurality of trays arranged on the tray, and a control unit for controlling the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit, and the tray, wherein any one of the plurality of trays contains the solid seasoning dispensed from the powder supply unit, contains the liquid seasoning dispensed from the liquid supply unit, or contains the solid seasoning and the liquid seasoning simultaneously.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasonings and powder seasonings. [Background technology]

[0002] Dispensers have been developed to properly supply the seasonings needed for cooking. Seasonings are divided into liquid seasonings and powder seasonings. Cooking requires various types of liquid seasonings and various types of powder seasonings.

[0003] Korean Patent No. 10-2008284 discloses a food seasoning dispenser. Existing food seasoning dispensers have problems such as dispensing an inaccurate amount of seasoning and making it difficult to identify which dish each dispensed seasoning was added to when the seasoning was dispensed multiple times.

[0004] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0083753 discloses a smart seasoning dispenser.

[0005] The above-mentioned background art is what the inventors possessed or learned in the process of deriving the contents of the disclosure of this specification, and is not necessarily publicly known art that was made public to the general public prior to the filing of this application. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] One embodiment aims to provide a dispenser that can dispense liquid and powdered seasonings. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] a liquid supply unit disposed on the additional shelf and spaced apart from the powder supply unit in a vertical direction from the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit including a liquid housing capable of containing a liquid seasoning and a liquid nozzle capable of discharging the liquid seasoning; a tray movably disposed on the main shelf and located below the powder supply unit and the liquid supply unit; a plurality of trays disposed on the tray; and a controller for controlling the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit, and the tray, wherein any one of the plurality of trays contains the solid seasoning dispensed from the powder supply unit, the liquid seasoning dispensed from the liquid supply unit, or both the solid seasoning and the liquid seasoning.

[0008] a liquid supply unit disposed inside the table and spaced apart from the powder supply unit in a vertical direction, the liquid supply unit including a liquid housing capable of containing a liquid seasoning and a liquid nozzle capable of discharging the liquid seasoning; a tray movably disposed on the main shelf and located below the powder supply unit and the liquid supply unit; a plurality of trays disposed on the tray; and a controller for controlling the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit, and the tray, wherein any one of the plurality of trays receives the solid seasoning dispensed from the powder supply unit, receives the liquid seasoning dispensed from the liquid supply unit, or simultaneously receives the solid seasoning and the liquid seasoning.

[0009] According to one embodiment, a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning includes a dispenser body including a table, a main shelf provided above the table, and an additional shelf provided above the main shelf; a powder supply unit disposed on the main shelf and including a powder housing capable of accommodating a solid seasoning, and a powder nozzle capable of discharging the solid seasoning to the outside from an internal space of the powder housing; a liquid supply unit disposed on the main shelf and provided behind the powder supply unit and including a liquid housing capable of accommodating a liquid seasoning and a liquid nozzle capable of discharging the liquid seasoning; a tray movably disposed on the main shelf and located below the powder supply unit and the liquid supply unit; a plurality of trays disposed on the tray; and a controller for controlling the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit, and the tray, wherein any one of the plurality of trays is configured to accommodate the solid seasoning dispensed from the powder supply unit, accommodate the liquid seasoning dispensed from the liquid supply unit, or simultaneously accommodate the solid seasoning and the liquid seasoning. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] A dispenser capable of supplying liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment can supply liquid seasoning and powder seasoning efficiently and automatically. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a front view of a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid and powdered seasonings according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a partially enlarged front view of a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment; [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a tray, a bat, and a cover according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a tray and a bat according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating a tray and a bat according to one embodiment. [Figure 8] 1 is a front view schematically illustrating a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment. [Figure 9] 1 is a side view schematically illustrating a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is one of various aspects of the embodiment, and the following technology forms part of the detailed technology for the embodiment. In the description of one embodiment, a detailed description of well-known functions or configurations will be omitted in order to clarify the gist of the present invention.

[0013] However, various modifications can be made to the embodiments, and the scope of the patent application is not limited or restricted by such embodiments. It should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives to the embodiments are included in the scope of the patent.

[0014] Furthermore, the terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted as having their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but as meanings and concepts appropriate to the technical idea of ​​the invention according to one embodiment, based on the principle that an inventor can appropriately define the concept of a term in order to best describe his or her invention.

[0015] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprise" or "have" and the like indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0016] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Commonly used predefined terms should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning they have in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted as having an ideal or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined herein.

[0017] In addition, when describing the present embodiment with reference to the drawings, the same reference numerals will be used to refer to the same components regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. In describing the present embodiment, if a detailed description of related prior art is determined to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the embodiment, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0018] Furthermore, when describing components of an embodiment, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used. Such terms are used to distinguish the component from other components, and do not limit the nature, order, or sequence of the components. When a component is described as being "coupled," "coupled," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly coupled or connected to the different component, but additional components may be "coupled," "coupled," or "connected" between each component.

[0019] Components having the same function as components included in one embodiment will be described using the same names in other embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, the description of one embodiment applies to other embodiments, and detailed description will be omitted to the extent that it overlaps.

[0020] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment, Fig. 2 is a front view of a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment, and Fig. 3 is a block diagram of a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment.

[0021] 1 to 3, a dispenser 100 capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning (hereinafter referred to as "dispenser") can dispense liquid seasoning and powder seasoning simultaneously. Dispenser 100 can receive recipe information or provide an appropriate seasoning based on recipe information stored in a database. For example, dispenser 100 may pre-store recipe information for jjamppong (champong), and when a user requests seasoning for jjamppong, dispenser 100 can provide an appropriate seasoning based on the recipe information for jjamppong. As another example, dispenser 100 may provide an appropriate seasoning based on recipe information provided by a user in real time. Dispenser 100 includes a dispenser body 11, a powder supply unit 12, a liquid supply unit 13, a tray actuator 14, a tray 15, a tray 16, a shutter 17, and an interface 18.

[0022] The dispenser body 11 may form the exterior of the dispenser 100. The dispenser body 11 provides a space where a user can temporarily place food ingredients. The dispenser body 11 includes a table 111, a main shelf 112, an additional shelf 115, and a connecting frame 118.

[0023] The table 111 includes an upper plate on which food ingredients are placed and a refrigerator provided below the upper plate. Food ingredients are stored in the refrigerator. In this embodiment, the liquid supply unit 13 is described as being provided above the powder supply unit 12, but the location of the liquid supply unit 13 is not limited thereto. For example, the liquid supply unit may be located inside the refrigerator.

[0024] The main shelf 112 may be disposed above the table 111. A space may be provided between the main shelf 112 and the table 111. The tray 15 and the powder supply unit 12 may be disposed on the main shelf 112. An interface 18 may be disposed on one side of the main shelf 112. The main shelf 112 is connected to the table 111 via a connecting frame 118, but may also be configured to be placed on the table without being directly connected to the table 111 and supported by the connecting frame 118. It is clear that the up-down direction in this specification refers to the z-axis direction.

[0025] The additional shelf 115 may be connected to the upper side of the main shelf 112. The additional shelf 115 supports the liquid supply unit 113. The additional shelf 115 may be disposed on the upper stage of the main shelf 112. The additional shelf 115 may have a plate shape.

[0026] The powder supply unit 12 supplies solid seasoning. For example, the solid seasoning may be provided in powder form. For example, the powder supply unit 12 may supply solid seasoning such as chili powder or salt. The powder supply unit 12 discharges the solid seasoning toward the interior space of the vat 16. A plurality of powder supply units 12 may be provided. The plurality of powder supply units 12 may include a first powder supply unit 12a, a second powder supply unit 12b, and a third powder supply unit 12c. The first powder supply unit 12a, the second powder supply unit 12b, and the third powder supply unit 12c may be arranged side by side in the y-axis direction. The first powder supply unit 12a, the second powder supply unit 12b, and the third powder supply unit 12c may each discharge a different solid seasoning. The powder supply unit 12 includes a powder nozzle for dispensing the powder seasoning.

[0027] Liquid supply unit 13 supplies a liquid seasoning. For example, the liquid seasoning may be provided in liquid form. For example, liquid supply unit 13 may supply a liquid seasoning such as soy sauce or vinegar. Liquid supply unit 13 discharges the liquid seasoning toward the interior space of vat 16. A plurality of liquid supply units 13 may be provided. The plurality of liquid supply units 13 include first liquid supply unit 13a, second liquid supply unit 13b, and third liquid supply unit 13c. First liquid supply unit 13a, second liquid supply unit 13b, and third liquid supply unit 13c may be arranged to be aligned in the y-axis direction. First liquid supply unit 13a, second liquid supply unit 13b, and third liquid supply unit 13c may each discharge a different liquid seasoning. Liquid supply unit 13 includes a liquid nozzle for supplying the liquid seasoning.

[0028] The powder nozzles of the powder supply unit 12 and the liquid nozzles of the liquid supply unit 13 may be arranged side by side in the y-axis direction. The powder nozzles and the liquid nozzles may be arranged alternately in the y-axis direction. For example, any one liquid nozzle may be provided between two powder nozzles.

[0029] The powder nozzle of the powder supply unit 12 and the liquid nozzle of the liquid supply unit 13 can simultaneously supply seasoning to one vat 16. For example, the distance d1 between adjacent powder and liquid nozzles may be smaller than the inner diameter d2 of the top of the vat 16. With this structure, while the position of the vat 16 is fixed, solid seasoning can be supplied from the powder nozzle and liquid seasoning can be supplied from the liquid nozzle at the same time. The distance d1 between adjacent powder and liquid nozzles may be smaller than the distance w1 between the holes provided in the shutter 17. With this structure, when the nozzles and tray are aligned, the seasonings discharged from the powder and liquid nozzles can pass through the shutter properly. In a typical recipe, solid and liquid seasonings are often added simultaneously. In the present invention, by placing different types of seasonings to be added simultaneously in one vat, a sufficient number of seasonings can be stored on one tray 15 while reducing the number of vats.

[0030] The tray actuator 14 is provided on the main shelf 112 and can drive the tray 15 in the y-axis direction. The tray actuator 14 can generate and transmit power to the tray 15. For example, the tray actuator 14 may include a linear actuator. The tray actuator 14 may also include a linear guide.

[0031] The tray 15 is coupled to the main shelf 112 and is slidable along the main shelf 112. The tray 15 can support a plurality of vats 16. Although two trays 15 are shown as being disposed on the main shelf 112, it is clear that this is not a limitation. For example, only one tray 15 may be disposed on the main shelf 112.

[0032] The vat 16 may have an internal space for accommodating the seasoning. A plurality of vats 16 may be provided. The vat 16 has a largest size at its uppermost end and gradually decreases in size toward its lower end. For example, the vat 16 may have a largest inner diameter at its uppermost end.

[0033] In the dispenser of this embodiment, each of the multiple trays contains one or more seasonings that will be added sequentially according to a recipe during the cooking process, but individual trays can also be configured to contain multiple seasonings that can be added simultaneously during the cooking process.

[0034] In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, when individual nozzles or multiple nozzle groups are arranged in a dispenser at uniform intervals, the pitch between the trays when multiple trays are placed on a tray may be configured to be the same as the interval between the individual nozzles or the interval between the nozzle groups, or to be a multiple of n or 1 / n (n is an integer including 1) of the interval between the individual nozzles or the interval between the nozzle groups, so that when seasoning is dispensed from the upper nozzle into one tray, corresponding seasoning may also be dispensed from the upper nozzle into other trays simultaneously depending on the situation.

[0035] For example, the pitch between two adjacent powder nozzles is referred to as a first pitch P1, and the pitch between two adjacent butts is referred to as a second pitch P2. The length of the first pitch P1 may be an n-multiple (n is an integer including 1) of the length of the second pitch P2. The length of the second pitch P2 may be an n-multiple (n is an integer including 1) of the length of the first pitch P1.

[0036] The shutter 17 can selectively block the path through which the seasoning enters the vat 16. For example, the shutter 17 may selectively open and close the upper region of the vat 16. When the shutter 17 is in the open state, the seasoning supplied from the powder supply unit 12 and the liquid supply unit 13 enters.

[0037] The interface 18 can receive and output external signals. For example, the interface 18 can receive and transmit signals from a user or an external server to the control unit 19. For example, the interface 18 can output an audio or visual signal to the outside. The interface 18 can be provided on one side of the main shelf 112. For example, the interface 18 can be provided alongside the powder supply unit 12 in the left-right direction. This arrangement prevents the dispenser 100 from becoming excessively tall. The interface 18 includes a display 181, a button 182, a code recognition unit 183, and a signal transmission unit 184.

[0038] The display 181 can output visual information to the user. The display 181 may include a touch screen. The user can operate the dispenser 100 by touching the display 181. The display 181 can output information about the current status to the user. For example, the display 181 may display the remaining amount of any seasoning on the screen, or may display completion information on the screen that all seasonings have been added to the tray according to the recipe.

[0039] The buttons 182 are provided around the display 181. The user can operate the buttons 182 to transmit signals to the control unit 19.

[0040] The code recognition unit 183 can recognize a code provided on the tray 15. For example, the code may include a QR code (registered trademark).

[0041] The signal transmitter 184 may output an acoustic signal to the outside. For example, when the dispenser 100 completes dispensing the seasoning, the completion signal may be transmitted to the outside in the form of an acoustic signal.

[0042] The control unit 19 can transmit and receive signals to and from the powder supply unit 12, the liquid supply unit 13, the tray actuator 14, and the interface 18. The control unit 19 can control the powder supply unit 12, the liquid supply unit 13, the tray actuator 14, and the interface 18. For example, the control unit 19 may control the powder supply unit 12, the liquid supply unit 13, the tray actuator 14, and the interface 18 based on a signal input from the interface 18. The tray actuator 14 controls the movement of the tray 15. The powder supply unit 12, the liquid supply unit 13, the tray actuator 14, and the interface 18 can transmit signals to the control unit 19. For example, the powder supply unit 12 and the liquid supply unit 13 can transmit information about the remaining amount of seasoning to the control unit 19, the control unit 19 can transmit the information to the interface 18, and the interface 18 can convert the information into visual or auditory information and output it.

[0043] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment.

[0044] 4, a plurality of powder supply units 12 may be provided. The plurality of powder supply units 12 include a first powder supply unit 12a, a second powder supply unit 12b, and a third powder supply unit 12c. The characteristics of the first powder supply unit 12a clarify that the second powder supply unit 12b and the third powder supply unit 12c may also be included. Hereinafter, the first powder supply unit 12a will be referred to as the powder supply unit 12.

[0045] The powder supply unit 12 includes a powder housing 121, a powder nozzle 122, a powder control unit 123, and a powder housing handle 124. The powder housing 121 can accommodate a solid seasoning. The powder housing 121 may be hollow. The powder housing 121 is detachably attached to the main shelf 112. The powder nozzle 122 dispenses the solid seasoning accommodated in the powder housing 121 to the outside. The powder control unit 123 receives information from the control unit and adjusts the opening degree of the powder nozzle 122 to control the amount of the solid seasoning dispensed. For example, the powder control unit 123 may control the opening area and / or opening time of the powder nozzle 122. In another embodiment, when the solid seasoning in the powder housing 121 is dispensed to the outside of the powder nozzle 122 through a screw transport at the bottom of the powder housing 121, the powder control unit 123 receives information from the control unit and adjusts the rotation degree of the screw to control the amount of the solid seasoning dispensed. The powder control unit 123 may be disposed below or behind the powder housing 121 or in the powder nozzle 122. When controlling the amount of solid seasoning dispensed through the powder control unit 123, a nearly intended amount of seasoning can be supplied to the tray 16 by contact without measuring a change in weight of the seasoning added to the tray 16. In particular, since the amount of seasoning dispensed in large quantities can be subject to some margin of error, the powder control unit 123 may be configured to control the amount of dispensed as described above.

[0046] In another embodiment, since accuracy in the amount of seasoning dispensed is required, particularly in the case of seasonings added to small amounts of food, the powder control unit 123 can be configured to precisely control the amount of seasoning dispensed based on the measured weight change due to the seasonings placed in the tray 16.

[0047] The powder housing handle 124 may be connected to the powder housing 121. The powder housing handle 124 may be connected to a front portion of the powder housing 121. The powder housing handle 124 may be formed to protrude from the powder housing 121 in the +x direction. A user can easily hold the powder supply unit 12 by holding the powder housing handle 124.

[0048] A plurality of liquid supply units 13 may be provided. The plurality of liquid supply units 13 include a first liquid supply unit 13a, a second liquid supply unit 13b, and a third liquid supply unit 13c. The first liquid supply unit 13a is characterized in that it may also include a second liquid supply unit 13b and a third liquid supply unit 13c. In the following description, the first liquid supply unit 13a will be referred to as the liquid supply unit 13.

[0049] The liquid supply unit 13 includes a liquid housing 131, a valve 132, a hose 133, a liquid nozzle 134, and a liquid control unit 135. The liquid housing 131 can accommodate a liquid seasoning. The liquid housing 131 may be hollow. The liquid housing 131 is detachably attached to the additional shelf 113. The valve 132 adjusts the degree of communication between the liquid housing 131 and the hose 133. The hose 133 guides the movement of the liquid seasoning so that it flows to a desired location. The hose 133 may be provided between the valve 132 and the nozzle 134. Since the hose 133 guides the liquid seasoning, the liquid housing 131 may be located at a position relatively farther away from the vat 16 than the powder housing 121. The liquid nozzle 134 can discharge the liquid seasoning accommodated in the liquid housing 131 to the outside. The liquid control unit 135 receives information from the control unit and adjusts the opening degree of the liquid nozzle 134 to control the amount of liquid seasoning dispensed. For example, the liquid control unit 135 may control the opening area and / or opening time of the liquid nozzle 134. In another embodiment, the liquid control unit 135 includes a pump that dispenses liquid seasoning through the liquid nozzle 134, which is always open, and controls the amount of liquid seasoning dispensed by turning the pump on and off to interrupt the flow of seasoning. The liquid control unit 135 may be provided between the liquid housing 131 and the liquid nozzle 134. When the amount of liquid seasoning dispensed is controlled by the liquid control unit 135, an amount of seasoning that is close to the intended amount can be directly dispensed into the tray 16 without measuring a change in weight due to the seasoning placed in the tray 16. However, since the amount of seasoning dispensed in large quantities can be somewhat variable, the liquid control unit 135 may be configured to control the amount of liquid seasoning dispensed, as described above.

[0050] In another embodiment, since accuracy in the amount of seasoning dispensed is required, particularly in the case of seasonings added to small-volume cooking, the liquid control unit 135 can be configured to precisely control the amount of dispensed based on the measured weight change due to the seasoning placed in the tray 16.

[0051] On the other hand, when the change in weight due to the seasoning placed in the tray 16 is not measured, the pump can be configured to further improve the discharge precision by using a metering pump having a form such as a diaphragm pump or a plunger pump. Therefore, even when a metering pump is used, if the accuracy of the seasoning discharge amount is significantly reduced due to various physical properties of the seasoning, such as the viscosity of various liquid seasonings, and the form of the nozzle and hose, the liquid control unit 135 can be configured to precisely control the discharge amount based on the measured value of the change in weight due to the seasoning placed in the tray 16, even when a metering pump is used.

[0052] Although not shown, it will be apparent that the liquid supply 13 may be provided with a handle for convenient gripping by the user.

[0053] The shutter 17 is located below the powder nozzle 122 and the liquid nozzle 134 and above the vat 16. The shutter 17 can reduce or block the seasoning from unintentionally entering the interior of the vat 16. For example, the powder nozzle 122 and the liquid nozzle 134 may have a remaining amount of seasoning at the end thereof, which falls due to gravity. The shutter 17 can prevent such seasoning from entering the interior of the vat 16.

[0054] Fig. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing a tray, a vat, and a shutter according to an embodiment, Fig. 6 is a perspective view schematically showing a tray and a vat according to an embodiment, and Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing a tray and a vat according to an embodiment.

[0055] 5 to 7, the tray 15, the tray 16, and the shutter 17 are connected to each other and can move simultaneously.

[0056] The tray 15 can support multiple vats 16. For example, the tray 15 can support three vats 16, but the number is not limited to this. The tray 15 includes a tray base 151, a tray rod 152, a rod cell 153, a tray frame 154, a tray handle 155, and a tray cord 156.

[0057] The tray base 151 is provided so as to be movable along the main shelf. Power from a tray actuator is transmitted to the tray base 151. The tray base 151 may have a plate shape.

[0058] The tray rod 152 is connected to the tray base 151. The tray rod 152 may have a shape that protrudes from the tray base 151. The tray rod 152 may support the tray frame 154. The tray rod 152 includes a rod body 1521 having a columnar shape, a rod lead 1522 that protrudes from the outer periphery of the rod body 1521 and supports the tray frame 154, and a rod head 1523 that is formed at the end of the rod body 1521 and becomes gradually thinner as it goes upward. The rod head 1523 may help align the tray base 151 and the tray frame 154.

[0059] The rod cell 153 is disposed on the tray base 151 and is capable of measuring the weight of the vat 16. For example, if the amount of seasoning placed in the vat 16 increases, the weight measured by the rod cell 153 increases.

[0060] The tray frame 154 is detachably mounted on the tray base 151. The tray frame 154 can be separated from or placed on the tray base 151. When separated from the tray base 151, the tray frame 154 can simultaneously support and move a plurality of bats 16. For example, while the tray frame 154 is placed on the tray base 151, the bats 16 are spaced apart from the tray frame 154. With this structure, the weight of the bats 16 can be entirely transferred to the rod cell 153. The tray frame 154 surrounds the bats 16 when placed on the tray base 151, thereby preventing the bats 16 from unintentionally tilting or coming off the tray 151.

[0061] The tray handle 155 can be connected to the tray frame 154. For example, the tray handle 155 can be formed to protrude from the tray frame 154. A user can grip the tray handle 155 to easily move the tray frame 154.

[0062] The tray code 156 may be disposed on the tray frame 154. The tray code 156 may be attached to, printed on, or engraved on the tray frame 154. The tray code 156 may include, for example, a QR code. The tray code 156 may be recognized by a code recognition unit. The tray code 156 may include cooking information and / or recipe information.

[0063] The vat 16 may have a storage space formed by a recess downward. When the tray frame 154 is placed on the tray rod 152 and the vat 16 is placed in the rod cell 153, the vat 16 is separated from the tray frame 154. When the tray frame 154 moves separately from the tray rod 152, the vat 16 may be supported by the tray frame 154.

[0064] The shutter 17 can selectively block the powder seasoning and the liquid seasoning from entering the internal space of the vat 16. The shutter 17 is connected to the tray 15 and can move together with the tray 15. The shutter 17 includes a shutter frame 171, a shutter guide 172, a slider 173, a shutter actuator 174, and a motor support frame 175.

[0065] The shutter frame 171 is disposed above the tray frame 154. The shutter frame 171 may be plate-shaped. The shutter frame 171 may have a plurality of holes for accommodating a plurality of sliders 173. The number of holes corresponds to the maximum number of vats that can be placed on the tray 15. The seasoning ejected from the nozzle can pass through the holes and enter the vat 16.

[0066] The shutter guide 172 may be formed on the shutter frame 171. The shutter guide 172 guides the movement of the slider 173.

[0067] The slider 173 is slidably installed along the shutter guide 172. The slider 173 opens and closes the passageway for the seasoning. The slider 173 includes a slider body 1731 and a slider groove 1732 recessed into the slider body 1731. The slider groove 1732 temporarily accommodates the seasoning, thereby preventing the seasoning that falls onto the slider 173 from leaking out.

[0068] The shutter actuator 174 can drive the slider 173. The shutter actuator 174 includes a shutter motor 1741 that generates power, a drive part 1742 that slides back and forth by the shutter motor 1741, and a drive rod 1743 that is connected to the drive part 1742 and can pressurize the slider 173.

[0069] The motor support frame 175 is connected to the tray 15 and is provided at a position spaced apart from the shutter frame 171. For example, the motor support frame 175 may be located behind the shutter frame 171 and at a lower position than the shutter frame 171. This structure reduces the possibility of the shutter 17 rising too high and allows the dispenser to be configured compactly. The motor support frame 175 includes a vertical frame 1751 connected to the tray 15 and a horizontal frame 1752 connected to the vertical frame 1751.

[0070] Although not shown, the dispenser may further include a loading section and an unloading section on which a tray frame supporting a plurality of vats is placed at the front. For example, the dispenser may include a placement section on which a tray frame is placed, and when an operator places a tray frame containing a plurality of empty vats on the loading placement section, a loading and transport section may be provided which lifts the tray frame and moves it in the x-axis direction, and also places tray 15 under the main shelf on it.

[0071] Contrary to the unloading section, an unloading placement section and an unloading transfer section are provided, and the unloading transfer section can lift the tray frame containing the vat from which the seasoning has been discharged from the tray 15 and place it on the unloading placement section provided in front of the dispenser.

[0072] As a result, the loading and unloading units allow the delayed seasoning discharge operation to be carried out continuously until the operator removes the tray frame containing the vat from which the seasoning has been discharged and inserts a new tray frame containing an empty vat.

[0073] FIG. 8 is a front view schematically showing a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment.

[0074] Referring to Figure 8, the dispenser includes a dispenser body including a table 211 and a main shelf 212, a powder supply unit 22 arranged on the main shelf 212, a liquid supply unit 23 arranged inside the table 211, and a tray 25 arranged movably along the main shelf 212.

[0075] Liquid supply unit 23 includes a liquid housing 231, a hose 233, and a liquid nozzle 234. Because liquid supply unit 23 supplies liquid seasoning via hose 233, its position is not fixed above the vat. As shown in the figure, liquid supply unit 23 can be installed inside a table, for example, inside a refrigerator.

[0076] FIG. 9 is a side view schematically illustrating a dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to one embodiment.

[0077] Referring to Figure 9, the dispenser includes a dispenser body including a table 311 and a main shelf 312, a powder supply section 32 and a liquid supply section 33 arranged on the main shelf 312, a tray 35 movably arranged along the main shelf 312, and a vat 36 supported by the tray 35.

[0078] a liquid housing disposed on the additional shelf and spaced apart from the powder housing in a vertical direction, the liquid housing being capable of containing the liquid seasoning, and the liquid supply unit being configured with a liquid nozzle capable of discharging the liquid seasoning; a tray movably disposed on the main shelf and positioned below the powder supply unit and the liquid supply unit; a plurality of trays disposed on the tray; and a controller for controlling the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit, and the tray, wherein any one of the plurality of trays receives the solid seasoning dispensed from the powder supply unit, receives the liquid seasoning dispensed from the liquid supply unit, or simultaneously receives the solid seasoning and the liquid seasoning.

[0079] a liquid housing disposed inside the table and spaced apart from the powder housing in a vertical direction, the liquid housing being capable of containing the liquid seasoning, and the liquid nozzle being capable of discharging the liquid seasoning; a tray movably disposed on the main shelf and below the powder and liquid supply units; a plurality of trays disposed on the tray; and a controller for controlling the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit, and the tray, wherein any one of the plurality of trays receives the solid seasoning dispensed from the powder supply unit, receives the liquid seasoning dispensed from the liquid supply unit, or simultaneously receives the solid seasoning and the liquid seasoning.

[0080] a liquid supply unit disposed on the main shelf and rearward of the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit including a liquid housing for containing a liquid seasoning and a liquid nozzle for discharging the liquid seasoning; a tray movably disposed on the main shelf and located below the powder supply unit and the liquid supply unit; a plurality of trays disposed on the tray; and a controller for controlling the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit, and the tray, wherein any one of the plurality of trays receives the solid seasoning dispensed from the powder supply unit, receives the liquid seasoning dispensed from the liquid supply unit, or simultaneously receives the solid seasoning and the liquid seasoning.

[0081] In one embodiment, the control unit can control the amount of the solid seasoning dispensed from the powder supply unit and the amount of the liquid seasoning dispensed from the liquid supply unit, and control the movement of the tray.

[0082] In one embodiment, the dispenser may further include an interface mounted on the dispenser body for applying an input signal to the controller.

[0083] In one embodiment, the interface can output an audio or visual signal to the outside.

[0084] In one embodiment, the tray may include a tray base movably provided along the main shelf, a tray rod connected to the tray base, and a tray frame disposed on the tray rod and spaced apart from the tray base, capable of supporting the plurality of bats.

[0085] In one embodiment, the tray may further include a tray base movably provided along the main shelf, and a rod cell disposed on the tray base and configured to detect the weight of the bat.

[0086] In one embodiment, when the tray frame is placed on the tray rod and the butt is placed on the rod cell, the butt is separated from the tray frame, and when the tray frame moves separately from the tray rod, the butt can be supported by the tray frame.

[0087] In one embodiment, the tray may further include a code provided on the tray frame that can be recognized by an external scanner.

[0088] In one embodiment, the container may further include a shutter for selectively blocking the powder seasoning and the liquid seasoning from entering the interior space of the vat.

[0089] In one embodiment, the shutter is coupled to the tray and is movable with the tray.

[0090] In one embodiment, the shutter may include a shutter frame disposed between the powder supply unit and the vat, a shutter guide formed on the shutter frame, a slider movably disposed along the shutter guide, and a shutter actuator that drives the slider.

[0091] In an embodiment, the shutter may further include a motor support frame connected to the tray and spaced apart from the shutter frame to support the shutter actuator.

[0092] The slider can overlap the adjacent powder nozzle and liquid nozzle simultaneously in the vertical direction.

[0093] In one embodiment, the powder supply unit and the liquid supply unit may each be provided in plurality, and the powder nozzles of the plurality of powder supply units and the liquid nozzles of the plurality of liquid supply units may be arranged to be alternately positioned based on the moving direction of the tray.

[0094] In one embodiment, the distance between adjacent powder and liquid nozzles may be less than the length of the inside diameter of the top end of the batt.

[0095] In an embodiment, the powder supplying unit may further include a powder control unit that receives a signal from the control unit and adjusts the rotation degree of a screw that delivers the powder seasoning to the powder nozzle, thereby controlling the amount of the solid seasoning dispensed.

[0096] In one embodiment, the liquid supply unit may further include a liquid control unit that receives a signal from the control unit and adjusts the operating time of a pump that transports the liquid seasoning to the liquid nozzle, thereby controlling the amount of liquid seasoning discharged.

[0097] The liquid supply unit may further include a hose connecting the liquid housing and the liquid nozzle and guiding the movement of the liquid seasoning, and the dispenser body may further include a hose guide supporting the hose.

[0098] As described above, the embodiments have been described using specific details such as specific components and limited embodiments and drawings, but these are provided to facilitate a general understanding. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from these embodiments. Therefore, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and all modifications equivalent to or equivalent to the scope of the claims, including those set forth in the following claims, are considered to fall within the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. a dispenser body including a table, a main shelf provided above the table, and an additional shelf provided above the main shelf; a powder supply unit disposed on the main shelf and including a powder housing capable of accommodating solid seasonings, and a powder nozzle capable of ejecting the solid seasonings from an internal space of the powder housing to the outside; a liquid supply unit disposed on the additional shelf and spaced apart from the powder supply unit in the vertical direction, the liquid supply unit including a liquid housing capable of containing liquid seasoning and a liquid nozzle capable of discharging the liquid seasoning; a tray movably disposed on the main shelf and positioned below the powder supply unit and the liquid supply unit; a plurality of vats disposed on the tray; a control unit for controlling the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit, and the tray; Including, Any one of the plurality of vats is a dispenser capable of supplying liquid seasoning and powder seasoning, which can contain the solid seasoning discharged from the powder supply unit, the liquid seasoning discharged from the liquid supply unit, or the solid seasoning and liquid seasoning simultaneously.

2. a dispenser body including a table and a main shelf provided above the table; a powder supply unit disposed on the main shelf and including a powder housing capable of accommodating solid seasonings, and a powder nozzle capable of ejecting the solid seasonings from an internal space of the powder housing to the outside; a liquid supply unit provided inside the table and disposed at a position spaced apart from the powder supply unit in the vertical direction, the liquid supply unit including a liquid housing capable of containing liquid seasoning and a liquid nozzle capable of discharging the liquid seasoning; a tray movably disposed on the main shelf and positioned below the powder supply unit; a plurality of vats disposed on the tray; a control unit for controlling the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit, and the tray; Including, Any one of the plurality of vats is a dispenser capable of supplying liquid seasoning and powder seasoning, which can contain the solid seasoning discharged from the powder supply unit, the liquid seasoning discharged from the liquid supply unit, or the solid seasoning and liquid seasoning simultaneously.

3. a dispenser body including a table and a main shelf provided above the table; a powder supply unit disposed on the main shelf and including a powder housing capable of accommodating solid seasonings, and a powder nozzle capable of ejecting the solid seasonings from an internal space of the powder housing to the outside; A liquid supply unit is disposed on the main shelf and provided behind the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit including a liquid housing capable of accommodating liquid seasoning and a liquid nozzle capable of discharging the liquid seasoning; a tray movably disposed on the main shelf and positioned below the powder supply unit; a plurality of vats disposed on the tray; a control unit for controlling the powder supply unit, the liquid supply unit, and the tray; Including, Any one of the plurality of vats is a dispenser capable of supplying liquid seasoning and powder seasoning, which can contain the solid seasoning discharged from the powder supply unit, the liquid seasoning discharged from the liquid supply unit, or the solid seasoning and liquid seasoning simultaneously.

4. 4. A dispenser capable of supplying liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the amount of the solid seasoning discharged from the powder supply unit and the amount of the liquid seasoning discharged from the liquid supply unit, and controls the movement of the tray.

5. The dispenser capable of dispensing the liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to claim 1 , further comprising an interface installed on the dispenser body for applying an input signal to the control unit.

6. The dispenser capable of supplying liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to claim 5 , wherein the interface outputs an acoustic signal or a visual signal to the outside.

7. The tray is a tray base provided movably along the main shelf; a tray rod connected to the tray base; a tray frame disposed on the tray rod and spaced apart from the tray base, capable of supporting the plurality of bats; A dispenser capable of supplying the liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising:

8. The tray is a tray base provided movably along the main shelf; The dispenser capable of supplying the liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a rod cell disposed on the tray base and configured to detect the weight of the vat.

9. When a tray frame is placed on a tray rod and the butt is placed on the rod cell, the butt is spaced from the tray frame; 9. The dispenser capable of dispensing liquid and powder condiments according to claim 8, wherein the vat is supported by the tray frame when the tray frame moves separately from the tray rod.

10. 8. The dispenser capable of dispensing liquid and powder condiments according to claim 7, wherein the tray further includes a code provided on the tray frame and capable of being recognized by an external scanner.

11. 4. The dispenser capable of supplying liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to claim 1, further comprising a shutter for selectively blocking the powder seasoning and liquid seasoning from entering the internal space of the vat.

12. The dispenser capable of dispensing liquid and powdered seasonings according to claim 11 , wherein the shutter is connected to the tray and moves together with the tray.

13. The shutter is a shutter frame disposed between the powder supply unit and the vat; a shutter guide formed on the shutter frame; a slider provided movably along the shutter guide; a shutter actuator that drives the slider; A dispenser capable of dispensing the liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to claim 12, comprising:

14. The dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to claim 13, wherein the shutter further comprises a motor support frame connected to the tray and spaced apart from the shutter frame, the motor support frame supporting the shutter actuator.

15. 15. The dispenser capable of supplying liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to claim 14, wherein the slider is simultaneously overlapped with the adjacent powder nozzle and liquid nozzle in the up-down direction.

16. a plurality of the powder supply units and a plurality of the liquid supply units are provided; 4. A dispenser capable of supplying liquid seasonings and powder seasonings according to claim 1, wherein the powder nozzles of the plurality of powder supply units and the liquid nozzles of the plurality of liquid supply units are arranged so as to be alternately positioned with reference to the direction of movement of the tray.

17. 17. The dispenser capable of dispensing liquid and powder condiments according to claim 16, wherein the distance between adjacent powder nozzles and liquid nozzles is less than the length of the inner diameter of the top end of the vat.

18. A dispenser capable of supplying liquid seasonings and powder seasonings according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when individual nozzles or multiple nozzle groups are arranged at uniform, fixed intervals along the direction of movement of the tray in the dispenser, the pitch between multiple vats placed on the tray is configured to be an n-multiple or 1 / n-multiple of the interval between individual nozzles or the interval between nozzle groups.

19. 4. The dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to claim 1, further comprising a loading unit and an unloading unit on a front portion of which a tray frame accommodating a plurality of trays can be placed, and the loading unit and unloading unit each include a placing unit on which the tray frame is placed and a transport unit that lifts the tray frame and transports it in a forward and backward direction.

20. The liquid supply unit further includes a hose that connects the liquid housing and the liquid nozzle and guides the movement of the liquid seasoning, The dispenser capable of dispensing liquid seasoning and powder seasoning according to claim 1 , wherein the dispenser body further includes a hose guide for supporting the hose.

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