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Abstract

To provide a cooker.SOLUTION: A cooker according to the present application includes: a body including a cooking chamber; a material storage part connected with the body attachably to and detachably from the body, for storing a material; and a transportation assembly provided in the body, for transporting the material to the cooking chamber. In this application, by installing a rice box that is attachable to and detachable from the body and the transportation assembly, a degree of difficulty in operation of material supplement, material exchange, washing process is reduced and a possibility of breakage of the cooker due to operation of a food product is reduced, and thereby, solving conventional problems of reduction in operability and reduction in practicability.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE This application relates to the technical field of cooking appliances, and in particular to cookers. [Background technology]

[0002] In the related art, in rice cookers with an automatic rice feeding function, the rice box is often fixed to the main body and cannot be disassembled, which makes it inconvenient for users to replace rice, refill rice, wash the rice box, etc., resulting in technical problems such as poor operability and low practicality of the rice cooker.

[0003] Therefore, a technical challenge is how to design a cooking device that can overcome these technical shortcomings. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] To this end, one aspect of the present application provides a cooking appliance.

[0006] In view of this, the present application provides a cooking appliance comprising a main body having a cooking chamber, an ingredient storage section detachably connected to the main body for storing ingredients, and a conveying assembly provided in the main body for conveying the ingredients to the cooking chamber.

[0007] In this application, the cooker is limited, and specifically, the cooker includes a main body, an ingredient storage unit, and a conveying assembly. The main body is the main body structure of the cooker, and a cooking chamber is formed in the main body, and ingredients are processed into finished food in the cooking chamber. The ingredient storage unit is attached to the main body, and is used to store ingredients required for cooking. For example, when cooking rice, the ingredients stored in the ingredient storage unit may be ingredients such as rice, millet, mung beans, and red beans. The conveying assembly is provided on the main body, and the inlet end of the conveying assembly is connected to the ingredient storage unit, and the outlet end of the conveying assembly is connected to the cooking chamber, and the conveying assembly conveys the ingredients output from the ingredient storage unit into the cooking chamber, thereby realizing the automatic ingredient replenishment function of the cooker. Here, the conveying assembly can push ingredients into the cooking chamber by a moving member such as a screw, or blow ingredients into the cooking chamber by a pneumatic member, but in this technical means, the specific configuration form of the conveying assembly is not particularly limited as long as it meets the needs of ingredient conveyance.

[0008] In order to meet the needs of fully automatic cooking of rice cookers, it is necessary to install a rice box in which grains can be stored on the rice cooker. Conventionally, since the rice box is fixed to the main body of the rice cooker, when a user needs to refill grains, the user must put the grains into the rice box from above the rice cooker, and the user must carry the grains or the entire rice cooker, which is inconvenient. When a user wants to change the type of grain, the user must turn the entire rice cooker upside down in order to take out the original grains from the rice box, which is also a problem of inconvenience. When a user needs to wash the rice box, the user must similarly carry the entire rice cooker to the washing area, and the rice cooker must be frequently turned upside down or shaken to wash it, making the washing difficult. In addition, there is a risk that water may accidentally enter the inside of the rice cooker, damaging the electrical components, or that the rice cooker may fall out of hand. Thus, the rice box on the rice cooker has technical problems of poor operability and low practicality.

[0009] In contrast, in the cooking device described in this application, the main body and the ingredient storage unit are connected by a detachable structure, and when it is necessary to replenish or replace ingredients or clean the ingredient storage unit, the ingredient storage unit can be removed from the main body and the ingredient storage unit can be operated individually to perform the replenishment, replacement, and cleaning of the ingredients. For example, during cleaning, the user can remove the ingredient storage unit and then use a water faucet to directly clean the inside and outside of the ingredient storage unit with a water flow, which is easy to operate without problems such as the water flow accidentally entering the inside of the cooking device or the cooking device falling off. In addition, for example, when changing the type of ingredient stored in the ingredient storage unit, the ingredient storage unit can be removed, the existing ingredients can be placed in a rice box with an exterior corresponding to the type of existing ingredient, and new ingredients can be replenished into the ingredient storage unit. Providing a detachable ingredient storage unit makes the operation less difficult than moving the entire cooking device to replace ingredients. Correspondingly, after the above-mentioned ingredient refilling, replacement and cleaning operations are completed, the removed ingredient storage unit is returned to the designated mounting position on the main body, thereby completing the docking of the ingredient storage unit with the conveying assembly, and the conveying assembly is then able to perform the automatic ingredient refilling process during subsequent cooking.

[0010] Therefore, the present application solves the problems of poor operability and poor practicality in the related art by providing a detachable rice box on the main body and the conveying assembly, reducing the operational difficulty of the steps of refilling, replacing and cleaning ingredients, and reducing the possibility of the cooker being damaged by handling food, thereby achieving the technical effects of optimizing the configuration of the cooker, improving the practicality of the cooker and improving the user's experience.

[0011] In addition, the above-mentioned cooking device provided by the present application may further have the following additional configurations.

[0012] In the above technical means, the material storage section has a discharge port, and the conveying assembly has a supply passage whose first end communicates with the cooking chamber and whose second end docks with the discharge port.

[0013] In the technical means, the ingredient storage unit includes a storage bin and a discharge port connected to the storage bin, ingredients are stored in the storage bin, and the ingredients are fed from the storage bin through the discharge port during the automatic cooking process. The conveying assembly includes a supply passage, the first end of which communicates with the cooking chamber and the second end of which is docked with the discharge port. When the ingredient storage unit is removed from the main body, the connection between the discharge port and the second end of the supply passage is cut, and when the ingredient storage unit is attached to a predetermined mounting position, the connection between the discharge port and the second end of the supply passage is connected, so that the ingredient can be conveyed from the discharge port and the supply passage to the cooking chamber. By positionally correspondingly installing the discharge port and the supply passage, the connection and disconnection between the discharge port and the supply passage can be completed synchronously with the attachment and detachment of the ingredient storage unit, and the operation of manually connecting the ingredient storage unit and the conveying assembly is not required. This provides the technical effect of further optimizing the structural layout of the cooking device and reducing the difficulty of operation.

[0014] In any of the above technical means, the cooking device further includes an injection assembly provided in the ingredient storage section and configured to push the ingredient out through the outlet.

[0015] In the technical means, the cooker further includes a dosing assembly, which is provided in the material storage section and can push the material in the storage bin from the discharge port to the supply passage by operation of the dosing assembly. This realizes automated dosing of materials in the material storage section. By providing the dosing assembly, the material output operation of the material storage section can be controlled. This makes it possible to prevent leakage of materials by blocking the discharge port with the dosing assembly when the material storage section is removed. Meanwhile, by controlling the operating time and duration of the dosing assembly, it is possible to realize timed output and fixed-quantity output of materials. This achieves the technical effects of advancing automation and smartening of the cooker and improving the practicality of the cooker.

[0016] Specifically, the input assembly may be a flap structure. The flap structure is rotatably provided at the discharge port, and when the flap structure is in a first state, the flap structure closes the discharge port and the material cannot be output. When the material needs to be output, the flap structure can be reversed to a second state to output the material from the discharge port. The input assembly may also be a screw. When a part of the material is piled up in the screw of the screw and the material needs to be output, the screw is controlled to rotate to gradually push the material in the screw out of the discharge port. The input assembly may also have a structure such as a rotating impeller or a reciprocating piston. In this regard, the technical means does not particularly limit the specific structural form of the input assembly as long as it meets the controllable requirements of the material output.

[0017] In any of the above technical means, the cooking appliance further includes a drive member provided on the main body, detachably connected to the input assembly, and operable to drive the input assembly.

[0018] In the technical means, the cooking appliance further includes a driving member for operating and driving the input assembly. Specifically, the driving member is provided on the main body, and a power output end of the driving member is detachably connected to the input assembly. When it is necessary to remove the ingredient storage unit, the power output end of the driving member is disconnected from the input assembly, and the input assembly is removed from the main body together with the ingredient storage unit. On the other hand, when the ingredient storage unit is reinstalled at a predetermined mounting position, the power output end of the driving member is connected to the input assembly, and the driving member can drive the input assembly to control the output of ingredients.

[0019] By providing the driving member and the feeding assembly separately and providing the driving member on the material storage, the additional structure on the material storage can be reduced, and the weight can be reduced, which makes it easier for users to transport and turn over the material storage. On the other hand, providing the driving member on the main body can facilitate wiring inside the cooker, and eliminate the need for a circuit structure on the removable material storage. In addition, disposing the driving member on the main body can prevent the driving member from being eroded by liquid during cleaning, and can extend the life of the driving member. Thus, the structural layout of the driving member is optimized, and the technical effect of improving the practicality and reliability of the cooker is achieved.

[0020] In any of the above technical means, the feeding assembly includes an impeller rotatably arranged within the discharge port, and a transmission section arranged in the material storage section, the output end of which is connected to the impeller and the input end of which is detachably connected to the drive member.

[0021] In the technical means, the structure of the feeding assembly is described. Specifically, the feeding assembly includes an impeller and a transmission part. The impeller is arranged horizontally in the discharge port, and the discharge port is provided with an axial hole, and the wheel shaft of the impeller is drilled into the axial hole so that the impeller can rotate in the discharge port. The transmission part is attached to the material storage part, and the input end of the transmission part is detachably connected to the output shaft on the driving member, and the output end of the transmission part is connected to the wheel shaft of the impeller. When the material storage part is attached to a predetermined mounting position, the driving member can rotate the impeller through the transmission part, and the rotating impeller can move the material piled between the blades into the supply passage by rotating and reversing the material toward the supply passage. Here, the material output amount per unit time of the feeding assembly is related to the size of the impeller, the angle between each blade, the output rotation speed of the driving member, and the transmission ratio of the transmission part, and the output speed of the material can be adjusted by adjusting the output rotation speed of the driving member during actual operation.

[0022] The impeller has the advantages of low structural complexity and low processing difficulty, so the selection of the impeller as the material output structure of the input assembly contributes to reducing the cost and improving the reliability of the input assembly. Meanwhile, the output speed of the material by the rotating impeller is uniform and easy to control, so the output amount of the material can be measured, providing convenient conditions for achieving quantitative output of the material.

[0023] In any of the above technical means, the discharge port is located at the bottom of the material storage portion, and the transmission portion is located between the material storage portion and the main body.

[0024] In the technical means, the discharge port is provided at the bottom of the material storage, and the material is stacked at the bottom of the storage bin by gravity to fill the gap between the blades inside the impeller, ensuring the effective output of the material by the rotating impeller. Furthermore, a conveying assembly is provided at the bottom of the discharge port, and the second end of the supply passage is docked with the discharge port, and the material drawn out by the rotating impeller falls into the supply passage by gravity, and is then conveyed to the cooking chamber.

[0025] In addition, the bottom wall of the ingredient storage section is funnel-shaped, and a discharge port is provided at the lowest part of the funnel-shaped bottom wall, and the funnel-shaped bottom wall can collect ingredients at the discharge port, making it easy to input ingredients and preventing ingredients from accumulating and remaining in the ingredient storage section. The transmission part is provided between the ingredient storage section and the main body, specifically in the space avoided by the funnel-shaped bottom wall, and by arranging the transmission part in this area, the structure of the entire cooking device can be made compact, providing convenient conditions for the design of a compact cooking device. Meanwhile, sufficient space can be provided for the docking of the driving member and the transmission part, ensuring that the docking of the transmission part and the driving member is completed synchronously when the ingredient storage section is installed.

[0026] In any of the above technical means, the transmission unit includes an input shaft that is rotatably provided in the material storage unit, and is detachably connected to the output shaft so as to rotate synchronously with the output shaft, a first gear that is fitted into the input shaft and rotates synchronously with the input shaft, and a second gear that meshes with the first gear, is connected to the wheel shaft of the impeller, and rotates synchronously with the impeller.

[0027] In the technical means, the structure of the transmission part is described. Specifically, the transmission part includes an input shaft, a first gear, and a second gear. The input shaft is attached to the material storage part and can rotate relative to the material storage part, and the output shaft of the driving member is detachably connected to the input shaft and drives the input shaft to rotate synchronously. The first gear is fitted to the input shaft and rotates synchronously with the input shaft, the second gear meshes with the first gear, and the rotating first gear drives the second gear to rotate through the meshing relationship, and the second gear is connected coaxially with the wheel shaft of the impeller so that the impeller rotates synchronously with the second gear, thus realizing the driving of the impeller by the input shaft, the first gear, and the second gear.

[0028] On the other hand, the gear transmission has the advantages of high transmission accuracy and high transmission stability, so the installation of the first gear and the second gear is helpful in improving the material output accuracy of the material storage section, and the noise of the gear transmission is small, so that the noise pollution of the cooker can be reduced. On the other hand, by adjusting the parameters of the first gear and the second gear, the rotation speed can be reduced and the effect of the reducer can be exerted, so that the rotation speed of the impeller can be controlled within a reasonable rotation speed range, and the impeller rotating too quickly can be prevented from directly grinding the material. In addition, this deceleration effect also expands the selection range of the driving motor, contributing to the reduction of the procurement cost of the driving member.

[0029] In any of the above technical means, the input shaft extends in the height direction of the cooking appliance, and the impeller axis is perpendicular to the input shaft.

[0030] In this technical means, the input shaft extends in the height direction of the cooker, and the output shaft of the corresponding driving member also extends in the height direction of the cooker. When the material storage unit is installed, the material storage unit is inserted into the main body from the top down, and the docking of the input shaft and the output shaft is also completed with this insertion operation. The first gear and the second gear are both helical gears, and the angle between the first gear and the second gear is a right angle, so that the wheel axis of the impeller extends horizontally perpendicular to the input shaft, and the impeller is arranged sideways inside the discharge port, so that the rotating impeller can output the material at a predetermined speed. Compared with the inclined impeller, the horizontally installed impeller can improve the material output accuracy and provide convenient conditions for the quantitative output of the material.

[0031] In any of the above technical means, a connection hole is provided at the end of the input shaft, and at least a portion of the output shaft is inserted into the connection hole.

[0032] In this technical means, a connection hole is provided at the end of the input shaft facing the output shaft, and the shape of the connection hole is adapted to fit the outer contour shape of the end of the output shaft, and the docking of the input shaft and the output shaft is completed by inserting at least a part of the output shaft into the connection hole while the material storage unit is being attached. Correspondingly, when the material storage unit is removed, the output shaft is removed from the connection hole and the connection between the input shaft and the output shaft is cut off. Specifically, the cross-sectional shapes of the connection hole and the output shaft are not circular but are, for example, polygonal. Also, a key slot may be provided in the connection hole so that the input shaft rotates synchronously with a key attached to the output shaft.

[0033] This plug-in type connection structure has low structural complexity and high reliability, so that the connection operation can be adapted to the installation operation of the material storage unit, and the docking of the driving member and the transmission unit can be completed synchronously with the installation of the material storage unit, thereby achieving the technical effects of reducing the complexity of the installation operation of the material storage unit and improving the user's experience.

[0034] In any of the above technical means, the dosing assembly further includes a case connected to the material storage portion and having a transmission portion provided therein, and a cover connected to the case and covering an opening of the case.

[0035] In the technical means, the dosing assembly further includes a case and a cover, the case is attached to the bottom of the material storage section, and the opening of the case faces the conveying assembly. The cover covers the opening of the case and is detachably connected to the case. The cover and the case are surrounded to form a space for accommodating the transmission part, and the case and the cover can block the transmission part to prevent the transmission part from injuring the user or interfering with the external structure. Meanwhile, when the material storage section is washed, the case and the cover can play a role of blocking water, thereby achieving the technical effect of slowing down the rusting speed of the transmission part, improving the safety and reliability of the cooking appliance, and extending the life of the dosing assembly.

[0036] Specifically, a through hole is provided in the cover, the input shaft is provided opposite the through hole, and when the material storage unit is attached, the output shaft is inserted through the through hole into the connection hole of the input shaft to complete the docking. A seal is further provided between the input shaft and the through hole to seal the gap between the input shaft and the through hole.

[0037] In any of the above technical means, the conveying assembly further includes a fan disposed in the supply passage for blowing the material into the cooking chamber.

[0038] In the technical means, the conveying assembly further includes a fan, which is provided in the supply passage. The fan is used to output an airflow for blowing out the ingredients, and the ingredients are pushed into the cooking chamber by the airflow, thereby realizing the pneumatic conveying of the ingredients. Compared with providing a complex operating mechanism for conveying the ingredients, providing a fan for blowing out the ingredients can reduce the structural complexity of the cooker, improve the reliability of the ingredients conveyance, and reduce the failure rate. Meanwhile, the cost of the conveying assembly can be reduced, and the market competitiveness of the product can be enhanced. In addition, the fan can blow off dust attached to the surface of the ingredients while blowing out the ingredients, and correspondingly, a dust collecting box can be provided in the cooker to collect the blown-off dust, so that the ingredients can be cleaned by the airflow at the same time. Therefore, the cleanliness of the resulting food can be improved, and the health of the user can be protected.

[0039] In any of the above technical means, the main body further includes an attachment chamber, the attachment chamber being located on the peripheral side of the cooking chamber, and the conveying assembly being provided within the attachment chamber.

[0040] In this technical solution, the conveying assembly is provided inside the main body. Specifically, an attachment chamber is formed inside the main body, and the attachment chamber is located on the periphery of the cooking chamber, specifically, on the rear side of the attachment chamber. By providing the conveying assembly inside the main body, the consistency of the outer surface of the cooker can be improved and the discomfort caused by the external conveying assembly can be avoided, while the housing structure of the main body can protect the conveying assembly and reduce the failure rate of the conveying assembly. By arranging the attachment chamber on the periphery of the cooking chamber, the space around the cooking chamber can be properly utilized, the conveying assembly can be arranged without increasing the height of the cooker, and the stability of the cooker can be improved and the possibility of the cooker tipping over can be reduced.

[0041] In either of the above technical means, the material reservoir is located at the top of the mounting chamber.

[0042] In this technical solution, the predetermined mounting position is located at the top of the mounting chamber, and when the material storage unit is mounted at the predetermined mounting position, the material storage unit is located above the mounting chamber. By placing the material storage unit at the top of the mounting chamber, the material output from the material storage unit can automatically drop into the conveying assembly, which helps to reduce the complexity of the docking structure between the material storage unit and the conveying assembly. In addition, compared with the technical solution of side mounting or bottom mounting, by placing the material storage unit at the top of the mounting chamber, the user can complete the mounting and dismounting operation of the material storage unit above the mounting chamber without moving or turning over the main body, which reduces the complexity of mounting and dismounting the material storage unit and improves the user's usage experience.

[0043] In any of the above technical means, the ingredient storage section is inserted into the main body along the height direction of the cooking appliance.

[0044] In this technical means, the ingredient storage unit is inserted downward into the main body along the height direction of the cooking appliance, so that the downward insertion action is not difficult to perform and sufficient position adjustment space can be provided for the user, making it easy for the user to align the ingredient storage unit with the main body.

[0045] Specifically, the material storage unit and the main body are connected by an interlocking structure; for example, a snap is provided on the material storage unit, a slot is provided on the material storage unit, and after the material storage unit is inserted downward into a predetermined mounting position, the snap and the slot are interlocked to position the material storage unit at the predetermined mounting position and prevent the material storage unit from shifting out of position and falling off.

[0046] In any of the above technical means, the material storage section includes a box body detachably connected to the main body and having a material refill port, and a box lid for covering the material refill port.

[0047] In this technical solution, the structure of the material storage unit is described. Specifically, the material storage unit includes a box body and a box cover. The discharge port is provided at the bottom of the box body, and a material refill port is provided at the top of the box body. The impeller and the transmission unit are attached to the box body. The box cover is connected to the box body and is used to cover the material refill port. When a user needs to temporarily refill the material, the box cover can be opened to perform the material refill operation.

[0048] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be set forth in part in the following description, or may be learned by practice of the present application.

[0049] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be apparent and readily understood from the following detailed description of the embodiments with reference to the drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0050] [Figure 1] 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present application. [Diagram 2] 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of the cooking device in the embodiment shown in FIG. [Diagram 3] 3 is a partial enlarged view of a portion B of the cooking device in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0051] In order to more clearly understand the above objects, features and advantages of the present application, the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments. Note that the features in the examples and examples of the present application can be combined with each other unless they conflict.

[0052] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to facilitate a thorough understanding of the present application; however, the present application may be implemented in other forms different from those described herein, and the scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the specific examples disclosed below.

[0053] Hereinafter, a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3.

[0054] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, an embodiment of a first aspect of the present application provides a cooking appliance 100, which includes a main body 110 having a cooking chamber, an ingredient storage section 120 removably connected to the main body 110 for storing ingredients, and a conveying assembly 130 provided in the main body 110 for conveying the ingredients to the cooking chamber.

[0055] In this application, the cooker 100 is defined, and specifically, the cooker 100 includes a main body 110, an ingredient storage unit 120, and a conveying assembly 130. The main body 110 is the main body structure of the cooker 100, and a cooking chamber is formed in the main body 110, and ingredients are processed into finished food in the cooking chamber. The ingredient storage unit 120 is attached to the main body 110, and is used to store ingredients required for cooking. For example, when cooking rice, the ingredients stored in the ingredient storage unit 120 may be ingredients such as rice, millet, mung beans, and red beans. The conveying assembly 130 is provided in the main body 110, and an inlet end of the conveying assembly 130 is connected to the ingredient storage unit 120, and an outlet end of the conveying assembly 130 is connected to the cooking chamber, and the conveying assembly 130 conveys ingredients output from the ingredient storage unit 120 into the cooking chamber, thereby realizing the automatic ingredient replenishment function of the cooker 100. Here, the conveying assembly 130 can push ingredients into the cooking chamber using a moving member such as a screw, or can blow ingredients into the cooking chamber using a pneumatic member, but in this embodiment, the specific configuration of the conveying assembly 130 is not particularly limited as long as it meets the needs of material conveyance.

[0056] In order to meet the needs of fully automatic cooking of rice cookers, it is necessary to install a rice box in which grains can be stored on the rice cooker. Conventionally, since the rice box is fixed to the main body of the rice cooker, when a user needs to refill grains, the user must put the grains into the rice box from above the rice cooker, and the user must carry the grains or the entire rice cooker, which is inconvenient. When a user wants to change the type of grain, the user must turn the entire rice cooker upside down in order to take out the original grains from the rice box, which is also a problem of inconvenience. When a user needs to wash the rice box, the user must similarly carry the entire rice cooker to the washing area, and the rice cooker must be frequently turned upside down or shaken to wash it, making the washing difficult. In addition, there is a risk that water may accidentally enter the inside of the rice cooker, damaging the electrical components, or that the rice cooker may fall out of hand. Thus, the rice box on the rice cooker has technical problems of poor operability and low practicality.

[0057] In contrast, in the cooking device 100 described in the present application, the main body 110 and the ingredient storage unit 120 are connected by a detachable structure, and when it is necessary to replenish or replace ingredients or clean the ingredient storage unit 120, the ingredient storage unit 120 can be removed from the main body 110 and the ingredient storage unit 120 can be operated individually to perform the replenishment, replacement, and cleaning of the ingredients. For example, during a cleaning operation, a user can remove the ingredient storage unit 120 and then directly clean the inner and outer surfaces of the ingredient storage unit 120 with a water flow from a faucet, and there is no problem of the water flow accidentally entering the inside of the cooking device 100 or the cooking device 100 falling, making the operation easy. In addition, for example, when changing the type of ingredient stored in the ingredient storage unit 120, the ingredient storage unit 120 can be removed, the existing ingredient can be put into a rice box with an exterior corresponding to the type of the existing ingredient, and new ingredient can be replenished into the ingredient storage unit 120. Providing a detachable ingredient storage unit 120 makes the operation less difficult than moving the entire cooking device 100 to replace ingredients. Correspondingly, after the above-mentioned ingredient refilling, replacement and cleaning operations are completed, the removed ingredient storage unit 120 is returned to its designated mounting position in the main body 110, thereby completing the docking of the ingredient storage unit 120 with the conveying assembly 130, and enabling the conveying assembly 130 to perform the automatic ingredient addition process during subsequent cooking.

[0058] Therefore, the present application solves the problems of poor operability and poor practicality in the related art by providing a detachable rice box for the main body 110 and the conveying assembly 130, thereby reducing the operational difficulty of the ingredient refill, ingredient replacement and cleaning processes and reducing the possibility of damage to the cooker 100 due to handling of food. This provides the technical effects of optimizing the configuration of the cooker 100, improving the practicality of the cooker 100 and improving the user's usage experience.

[0059] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, in an embodiment of the second aspect of the present application, the material storage section 120 has an outlet 122, and the conveying assembly 130 has a supply passage 132 whose first end communicates with the cooking chamber and whose second end docks with the outlet 122.

[0060] In this embodiment, the ingredient storage unit 120 includes a storage bin and a discharge port 122 connected to the storage bin, ingredients are stored in the storage bin, and the ingredients are fed from the storage bin through the discharge port 122 during the automatic cooking process. The conveying assembly 130 also includes a supply passage 132, the first end of which communicates with the cooking chamber and the second end of which is docked with the discharge port 122. When the ingredient storage unit 120 is removed from the main body 110, the connection between the discharge port 122 and the second end of the supply passage 132 is cut off, and when the ingredient storage unit 120 is attached to a predetermined attachment position, the connection between the discharge port 122 and the second end of the supply passage 132 is connected, allowing the ingredients to be conveyed from the discharge port 122 and the supply passage 132 to the cooking chamber. By arranging the outlet 122 and the supply passage 132 in a position-corresponding manner, the connection / disconnection between the outlet 122 and the supply passage 132 can be completed synchronously with the attachment / detachment of the ingredient storage unit 120, eliminating the need to manually connect the ingredient storage unit and the conveying assembly 130. This provides the technical effect of optimizing the structural layout of the cooking appliance 100 and reducing the difficulty of operation.

[0061] In either embodiment, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a dosing assembly 140 mounted to the ingredient reservoir 120 and configured to push the ingredients out of the discharge opening 122 .

[0062] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a dosing assembly 140, which is provided in the material storage unit 120 and can push the material in the storage bin from the discharge port 122 to the supply passage 132 by operation. This realizes automated dosing of the material in the material storage unit 120. By providing the dosing assembly 140, the material output operation of the material storage unit 120 can be controlled. This prevents leakage of material when the material storage unit 120 is removed by blocking the discharge port 122 with the dosing assembly 140. Meanwhile, by controlling the operation time and operation time of the dosing assembly 140, timing and fixed output of material can be realized. This provides the technical effects of advancing automation and smartening of the cooking appliance 100 and improving the practicality of the cooking appliance 100.

[0063] Specifically, the input assembly 140 may be a flap structure. The flap structure is rotatably provided at the discharge port 122, and when the flap structure is in a first state, the flap structure closes the discharge port 122 and the material cannot be output. When the material needs to be output, the flap structure can be reversed to a second state to output the material from the discharge port 122. The input assembly 140 may also be a screw. When a part of the material is piled up in the screw of the screw and the material needs to be output, the screw is controlled to rotate to gradually push the material in the screw out of the discharge port 122. The input assembly 140 may also have a structure such as a rotating impeller 142 or a reciprocating piston. In this regard, the embodiment does not particularly limit the specific structural form of the input assembly 140 as long as it meets the controllable requirements of the material output.

[0064] In any of the above embodiments, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a driving member 150 disposed on the body 110, removably connected to the input assembly 140, and configured to operatively drive the input assembly 140.

[0065] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a driving member 150 for operating and driving the input assembly 140. Specifically, the driving member 150 is provided in the body 110, and a power output end of the driving member 150 is detachably connected to the input assembly 140. When it is necessary to remove the ingredient storage unit 120, the power output end of the driving member 150 is disconnected from the input assembly 140, and the input assembly 140 is removed from the body 110 together with the ingredient storage unit 120. On the other hand, when the ingredient storage unit 120 is reinstalled in a predetermined mounting position, the power output end of the driving member 150 is connected to the input assembly 140, and the driving member 150 can drive the input assembly 140 to control the output of ingredients.

[0066] By providing the driving member 150 and the feeding assembly 140 separately and providing the driving member 150 on the body 110, the additional structure on the ingredient storage unit 120 can be reduced, and the weight can be reduced, which can reduce the difficulty of the user to transport and turn over the ingredient storage unit 120. On the one hand, providing the driving member 150 on the body 110 can facilitate wiring inside the cooking device 100, and eliminate the need for a circuit structure on the removable ingredient storage unit 120. In addition, disposing the driving member 150 on the body 110 can prevent the driving member 150 from being eroded by liquid during cleaning, and can extend the life of the driving member 150. Thus, the structural layout of the driving member 150 is optimized, and the technical effect of improving the practicality and reliability of the cooking device 100 is achieved.

[0067] In any of the above embodiments, the feeding assembly 140 includes an impeller 142 rotatably mounted within the discharge port 122, and a transmission unit 144 mounted in the material storage unit 120, the output end of which is connected to the impeller 142, and the input end of which is detachably connected to the driving member 150.

[0068] In this embodiment, the structure of the input assembly 140 will be described. Specifically, the input assembly 140 includes an impeller 142 and a transmission unit 144. The impeller 142 is arranged horizontally in the discharge port 122, and the discharge port 122 is provided with an axial hole, and the wheel shaft of the impeller 142 is drilled into the axial hole so that the impeller 142 can rotate in the discharge port 122. The transmission unit 144 is attached to the material storage unit 120, and the input end of the transmission unit 144 is detachably connected to the output shaft on the driving member 150, and the output end of the transmission unit 144 is connected to the wheel shaft of the impeller 142. When the material storage unit 120 is attached to a predetermined mounting position, the driving member 150 can rotate the impeller 142 through the transmission unit 144, and the rotating impeller 142 can move the material piled between the blades into the supply passage 132 by rotating in a reverse direction toward the supply passage 132 side. Here, the material output amount per unit time of the input assembly 140 is related to the dimensions of the impeller 142, the angle between each blade, the output rotation speed of the driving member 150, and the transmission ratio of the transmission section 144, and the material output speed can be adjusted by adjusting the output rotation speed of the driving member 150 during actual operation.

[0069] The impeller 142 has the advantages of low structural complexity and low processing difficulty, so selecting the impeller 142 as the material output structure of the feeding assembly 140 contributes to reducing the cost and improving the reliability of the feeding assembly 140. Meanwhile, the output speed of the material by the rotating impeller 142 is uniform and has good controllability, so that the output amount of the material can be measured, providing convenient conditions for achieving a quantitative output of the material.

[0070] In either embodiment, the outlet 122 is located at the bottom of the material storage portion 120 , and the transmission portion 144 is located between the material storage portion 120 and the body 110 .

[0071] In this embodiment, the discharge port 122 is provided at the bottom of the material storage 120, and the material is stacked at the bottom of the storage bin by gravity to fill the gaps between the inner blades of the impeller 142, ensuring the effective output of the material by the rotating impeller 142. Furthermore, the conveying assembly 130 is provided at the bottom of the discharge port 122, and the second end of the supply passage 132 is docked with the discharge port 122, so that the material drawn out by the rotating impeller 142 falls into the supply passage 132 by gravity, and is then conveyed to the cooking chamber.

[0072] In addition, the bottom wall of the material storage section 120 is funnel-shaped, and a discharge port 122 is provided at the bottom of the funnel-shaped bottom wall. The funnel-shaped bottom wall can collect the material at the discharge port 122, making it easy to input the material and preventing the material from accumulating and remaining in the material storage section 120. The transmission unit 144 is provided between the material storage section 120 and the main body 110, specifically in a space avoided by the funnel-shaped bottom wall. By disposing the transmission unit 144 in this area, the structure of the entire cooking device 100 can be made compact, providing convenient conditions for the design of a compact cooking device 100. Meanwhile, sufficient space can be provided for the docking of the driving member 150 and the transmission unit 144, ensuring that the docking of the transmission unit 144 and the driving member 150 is completed synchronously when the material storage section 120 is attached.

[0073] In any of the above embodiments, the transmission unit 144 includes an input shaft 1442 that is rotatably mounted in the material storage unit 120 and is detachably connected to the output shaft so as to rotate synchronously with the output shaft, a first gear 1444 that is fitted into the input shaft 1442 and rotates synchronously with the input shaft 1442, and a second gear 1446 that meshes with the first gear 1444, is connected to the wheel shaft of the impeller 142, and rotates synchronously with the impeller 142.

[0074] In this embodiment, the structure of the transmission part 144 will be described. Specifically, the transmission part 144 includes an input shaft 1442, a first gear 1444, and a second gear 1446. The input shaft 1442 is attached to the material storage part 120 and can rotate relative to the material storage part 120, and the output shaft of the driving member 150 is detachably connected to the input shaft 1442 and drives the input shaft 1442 to rotate synchronously. The first gear 1444 is fitted onto the input shaft 1442 and rotates synchronously with the input shaft 1442, the second gear 1446 meshes with the first gear 1444, and the rotating first gear 1444 drives the second gear 1446 to rotate through the meshing relationship, and the second gear 1446 is connected coaxially with the axle of the impeller 142 so that the impeller 142 rotates synchronously with the second gear 1446, therefore, the impeller 142 is driven by the input shaft 1442, the first gear 1444 and the second gear 1446.

[0075] Meanwhile, the gear transmission has the advantage of high transmission accuracy and high transmission stability, so that the installation of the first gear 1444 and the second gear 1446 is helpful in improving the material output accuracy of the material storage unit 120, and the noise of the gear transmission is small, so that the noise pollution of the cooker 100 can be reduced. Meanwhile, by adjusting the parameters of the first gear 1444 and the second gear 1446, the rotation speed can be reduced and the effect of the reducer can be exerted, so that the rotation speed of the impeller 142 can be controlled within a reasonable rotation speed range, and the impeller 142 rotating too quickly can be prevented from directly grinding the material. In addition, this deceleration effect also expands the selection range of the driving motor, which contributes to reducing the procurement cost of the driving member 150.

[0076] In either of the above embodiments, the input shaft 1442 extends in the height direction of the cooking appliance 100 , and the axis of the impeller 142 is perpendicular to the input shaft 1442 .

[0077] In this embodiment, the input shaft 1442 extends in the height direction of the cooker 100, and the output shaft of the corresponding driving member 150 also extends in the height direction of the cooker 100. When the material storage unit 120 is installed, the material storage unit 120 is inserted into the body 110 from the top down, and the docking of the input shaft 1442 and the output shaft is also completed with this insertion operation. The first gear 1444 and the second gear 1446 are both helical gears, and the angle between the first gear 1444 and the second gear 1446 is a right angle, so that the wheel shaft of the impeller 142 extends horizontally perpendicular to the input shaft 1442, and the impeller 142 is arranged horizontally inside the discharge port 122, so that the rotating impeller 142 can output the material at a predetermined speed. Compared with the inclined impeller 142, the horizontally installed impeller 142 can improve the material output accuracy and provide convenient conditions for the fixed amount output of the material.

[0078] In any of the above embodiments, a connection hole 1443 is provided at the end of the input shaft 1442, and the output shaft is at least partially inserted into the connection hole 1443.

[0079] In this embodiment, a connection hole 1443 is provided at the end of the input shaft 1442 facing the output shaft, and the shape of the connection hole 1443 is adapted to fit the outer contour shape of the end of the output shaft, and the docking of the input shaft 1442 and the output shaft is completed by inserting at least a part of the output shaft into the connection hole 1443 while the material storage unit 120 is being mounted. Correspondingly, when the material storage unit 120 is removed, the output shaft is removed from the connection hole 1443, and the connection between the input shaft 1442 and the output shaft is cut off. Specifically, the cross-sectional shape of the connection hole 1443 and the output shaft is not circular, but is, for example, polygonal. Also, a key slot may be provided in the connection hole 1443 so that the input shaft 1442 rotates synchronously with a key attached to the output shaft.

[0080] This plug-in type connection structure has low structural complexity and high reliability, so that the connection operation can be adapted to the installation operation of the material storage unit 120, and ensures that the docking of the driving member 150 and the transmission unit 144 is completed synchronously with the installation of the material storage unit 120, thereby achieving the technical effects of reducing the complexity of the installation operation of the material storage unit 120 and improving the user's usage experience.

[0081] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, in an embodiment of the third aspect of the present application, the feeding assembly 140 further includes a case 146 connected to the material storage portion 120 and having a transmission portion 144 provided therein, and a cover 148 connected to the case 146 and covering the opening of the case 146.

[0082] In this embodiment, the feeding assembly 140 further includes a case 146 and a cover 148. The case 146 is attached to the bottom of the material storage unit 120, and the opening of the case 146 faces the conveying assembly 130. The cover 148 covers the opening of the case 146 and is detachably connected to the case 146. The cover 148 and the case 146 are surrounded to form a space for accommodating the transmission unit 144. The case 146 and the cover 148 can block the transmission unit 144 to prevent the transmission unit 144 from injuring the user or interfering with the external structure. Meanwhile, when the material storage unit 120 is washed, the case 146 and the cover 148 can play a role of blocking water, thereby reducing the rusting speed of the transmission unit 144, improving the safety and reliability of the cooking appliance 100, and achieving the technical effect of extending the life of the feeding assembly 140.

[0083] Specifically, a through hole is provided in the cover 148, and the input shaft 1442 is provided opposite the through hole, and when the material storage unit 120 is attached, the output shaft passes through the through hole and is inserted into the connection hole 1443 of the input shaft 1442 to complete the docking. A seal is further provided between the input shaft 1442 and the through hole to seal the gap between the input shaft 1442 and the through hole.

[0084] In either embodiment, the conveying assembly 130 further includes a fan 134 disposed within the feed passage 132 for blowing the ingredients into the cooking chamber.

[0085] In this embodiment, the conveying assembly 130 further includes a fan 134, which is disposed in the supply passage 132. The fan 134 is used to output an airflow for blowing out the ingredients, and the ingredients are pushed into the cooking chamber by the airflow, thereby realizing the pneumatic conveying of the ingredients. The provision of the fan 134 for blowing out the ingredients, as opposed to providing a complex operating mechanism for conveying the ingredients, can reduce the structural complexity of the cooking device 100, improve the reliability of the ingredients conveyance, and reduce the failure rate. Meanwhile, the cost of the conveying assembly 130 can be reduced, and the market competitiveness of the product can be enhanced. In addition, the fan 134 can blow off dust adhering to the surface of the ingredients while blowing out the ingredients, and correspondingly, a dust collecting box can be provided in the cooking device 100 to collect the blown-off dust, so that the ingredients can be cleaned by the airflow at the same time. Therefore, the cleanliness of the resulting food can be improved, and the health of the user can be protected.

[0086] In either embodiment, the body 110 further comprises a mounting chamber 112 located around the periphery of the cooking chamber, and the transport assembly 130 is disposed within the mounting chamber 112 .

[0087] In this embodiment, the carrier assembly 130 is provided inside the body 110. Specifically, the body 110 is provided with an attachment chamber 112, which is located on the periphery of the cooking chamber, specifically, on the rear side of the attachment chamber 112. By providing the carrier assembly 130 inside the body 110, the consistency of the outer surface of the cooker 100 can be improved, and the discomfort caused by the external carrier assembly 130 can be avoided, while the housing structure of the body 110 can protect the carrier assembly 130 and reduce the failure rate of the carrier assembly 130. By providing the attachment chamber 112 on the periphery of the cooking chamber, the space around the cooking chamber can be appropriately utilized, and the carrier assembly 130 can be arranged without increasing the height of the cooker 100, thereby improving the stability of the cooker 100 and reducing the possibility of the cooker 100 tipping over.

[0088] In either embodiment, the material reservoir 120 is located at the top of the mounting chamber 112 .

[0089] In this embodiment, the predetermined mounting position is located at the top of the mounting chamber 112, and when the material storage unit 120 is mounted at the predetermined mounting position, the material storage unit 120 is located above the mounting chamber 112. By installing the material storage unit 120 at the top of the mounting chamber 112, the material output from the material storage unit can automatically drop into the conveying assembly 130, which helps to reduce the complexity of the docking structure between the material storage unit 120 and the conveying assembly 130. In addition, compared with the embodiment of the side mounting or bottom mounting, by arranging the material storage unit 120 at the top of the mounting chamber 112, the user can complete the mounting and dismounting operation of the material storage unit 120 above the mounting chamber 112 without moving or turning over the main body 110, which reduces the complexity of mounting and dismounting the material storage unit 120 and improves the user's usage experience.

[0090] In any of the above embodiments, the ingredient storage unit 120 is inserted into the body 110 along the height direction of the cooking appliance 100 .

[0091] In this embodiment, the ingredient storage unit 120 is inserted downward into the main body 110 along the height direction of the cooking appliance 100, so that the downward insertion operation is not difficult to perform and sufficient position adjustment space can be provided for the user, making it easy for the user to align the ingredient storage unit 120 with the main body 110.

[0092] Specifically, the material storage unit 120 and the main body 110 are connected by an interlocking structure, for example, a snap is provided on the material storage unit 120, a slot is provided on the material storage unit 120, and after the material storage unit 120 is inserted downward into a predetermined mounting position, the snap and the slot are interlocked to position the material storage unit 120 at the predetermined mounting position and prevent the material storage unit 120 from shifting out of position and falling off.

[0093] In any of the above embodiments, the material storage section 120 is detachably connected to the main body 110 and includes a box 124 having a material refill port, and a box lid 126 for covering the material refill port.

[0094] In this embodiment, the structure of the material storage section 120 will be described. Specifically, the material storage section 120 comprises a box 124 and a box lid 126. The discharge port 122 is provided at the bottom of the box 124, a material refill port is provided at the top of the box 124, and the impeller 142 and the transmission unit 144 are attached to the box 124. The box lid 126 is connected to the box 124 and is used to cover the material refill port, and when a user needs to temporarily refill material, the box lid 126 can be opened to perform the material refill operation.

[0095] In the claims, detailed description and drawings of the present application, the term "multiple" means two or more unless otherwise expressly limited, and the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", etc. is the orientation or positional relationship shown based on the drawings, and is intended to facilitate the description of the present application and simplify the statement, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element has the specific orientation described, is configured in a specific orientation, and operates, and therefore these descriptions cannot be understood as limiting the present application. The terms "connect", "attach", "fix", etc. should be understood generally, for example, "connect" may be a fixed connection between multiple objects, a detachable connection between multiple objects, or an integral connection, a direct connection between multiple objects, or an indirect connection between multiple objects via an intermediate medium. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be specifically understood by a person skilled in the art based on the above data.

[0096] In the claims, detailed description and drawings of the present application, the terms "one embodiment", "several embodiments", "particular embodiment" and the like refer to the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in the embodiment or example in combination and included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the claims, detailed description and drawings of the present application, the general expressions in the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in any suitable manner.

[0097] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the present application. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications and changes. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

[0098] The correspondence between the reference characters and the part names in FIGS. 1 to 3 is as follows: [Explanation of symbols]

[0099] 100 cooker 110 Main unit 112 Installation Room 120 Material Storage Unit 122 Discharge port 124 Box body 126 Box lid 130 Transport Assembly 132 Supply passage 134 Fans 140 Input Assembly 142 Impeller 144 Transmission section 1442 Input shaft 1443 Connection hole 1444 1st Gear 1446 2nd Gear 146 cases 148 Cover 150 Driving member

Claims

1. A main body having a cooking chamber; A material storage section that is detachably connected to the main body and stores a material; a conveying assembly mounted on the body for conveying the ingredients to the cooking chamber; In a cooking device comprising: The material storage portion has a discharge port, The cooking device further includes a dosing assembly disposed in the ingredient storage section and configured to push the ingredient out of the outlet. When the material storage unit is removed, the dosing assembly is removed together with the material storage unit, and the outlet of the material storage unit is blocked by the dosing assembly; The cooking appliance further includes a drive member provided on the body, detachably connected to the input assembly, and configured to drive the input assembly; When the material storage unit is removed, the power output end of the driving member is disconnected from the input assembly, and the input assembly is removed together with the material storage unit; When the ingredient storage unit is reinstalled in a predetermined mounting position, the power output end of the driving member is connected to the feeding assembly, and the driving member is capable of operating the feeding assembly to control the output of ingredients.

2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the conveying assembly comprises a supply passage having a first end communicating with the cooking chamber and a second end docking with the outlet.

3. The dosing assembly includes: An impeller rotatably disposed within the discharge port; a transmission unit provided in the material storage unit, the transmission unit having an output end connected to the impeller and an input end detachably connected to the driving member; The cooking device according to claim 1 , further comprising:

4. The cooking device according to claim 3, wherein the discharge port is located at a bottom of the material storage part, and the transmission part is located between the material storage part and the main body.

5. The drive member includes an output shaft. The transmission unit includes: An input shaft that is rotatably provided in the material storage section, detachably connected to the output shaft, and rotates synchronously with the output shaft; A first gear is fitted on the input shaft and rotates synchronously with the input shaft; a second gear that meshes with the first gear, is connected to a wheel shaft of the impeller, and rotates synchronously with the impeller; The cooking device according to claim 3, further comprising:

6. 6. The cooking appliance according to claim 5, wherein the input shaft extends in a height direction of the cooking appliance, and the impeller shaft is perpendicular to the input shaft.

7. 6. The cooking device according to claim 5, wherein a connecting hole is provided at an end of the input shaft, and at least a portion of the output shaft is inserted into the connecting hole.

8. The dosing assembly includes: a case connected to the material storage unit and having the transmission unit provided therein; a cover connected to the case and covering an opening of the case; The cooking device of claim 3 further comprising:

9. The transport assembly includes:

3. The cooking device according to claim 2, further comprising a fan disposed within the supply passage for blowing the ingredients into the cooking chamber.

10. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the main body further comprises a mounting chamber, the mounting chamber being located on a peripheral side of the cooking chamber, and the conveying assembly being provided within the mounting chamber.

11. 11. The cooking device of claim 10, wherein the ingredient storage section is located at the top of the mounting chamber.

12. The cooking device according to claim 11, wherein the ingredient storage unit is inserted into the body along a height direction of the cooking device.

13. The material storage unit includes: A box body detachably connected to the main body and having a material refill port; A tank cover for covering the material refill port; The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising:

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