DEPENDING ON THE POSITION OF THE CLEANING ELEMENT AUTOMATIC WAFFLE / CREPE MACHINE THAT PERFORMS SYNCHRONIZED LIQUID SPRAYING AND FOLLOWS SURFACE GEOMETRY. COOKING AND CLEANING MACHINE

Abstract

This invention relates to a system for cleaning cooking surfaces. The system comprises at least one cooking surface housed within a machine body, a cleaning element capable of moving over that surface, a drive mechanism that moves the cleaning element, and a liquid spray system. The liquid spray system comprises a liquid reservoir, a pump system, and at least one spray nozzle. According to the invention, a direct physical interaction is established between a mechanical trigger element located on the cleaning element and the pump system or valve of the liquid spraying system, thereby enabling the liquid spraying process to be carried out depending on the movement of the cleaning element. The cleaning element moves along a defined path that follows the geometry of the cooking surface, and the cleaning process on the surface is carried out through a combination of mechanical contact and liquid application. An elastic scraper element located at the tip of the cleaning element adapts to the indented structure of the surface, ensuring that residues are removed.

Description

1 TARIFF 5 DEPENDING ON THE POSITION OF THE CLEANING ELEMENT SYNCHRONIZED LIQUID SPRAYING AND SURFACE APPLICATION. AUTOMATIC WAFFLE / CREPE THAT FOLLOWS ITS GEOMETRY. COOKING AND CLEANING MACHINE Technological Field: 10 This invention belongs to the field of food preparation machinery, and is particularly suitable for waffles, crepes, and In appliances with similar cooking surfaces, the cooking surfaces are automatically controlled. The invention relates to systems for cleaning. More specifically, the invention concerns cleaning. The liquid spraying process depends on the instantaneous position of the element on the surface. a synchronized 15 that directly triggers and follows the geometry of the cooking surface It relates to the cleaning mechanism. State of the Art: Cleaning waffle and crepe makers is mostly done manually. This is being done in a way that makes it difficult to maintain hygiene and production. This causes disruptions in processes and increases labor costs. Automatic 20 In some applications where cleaning systems are used, liquid spraying is performed. This is usually done at fixed time intervals or in a continuous flow format. The instantaneous position of the cleaning element relative to the surface is not taken into account. This type of There is a direct relationship between liquid spraying and surface contact in the systems. Because it is not present, unnecessary fluid consumption occurs and 25 in some areas of the surface Inadequate cleaning can occur. However, current solutions for waffles and crepes a systematic and holistic analysis of the cellular and indented surface geometry found in their machines It does not offer a continuous cleaning action that follows the pattern, which affects the entire surface. This makes it difficult to achieve homogeneous cleaning. For these reasons, cleaning Depending on the position of the element on the surface, the liquid spray can be directly applied at 30°C. it is triggered and the cleaning and spraying processes are performed synchronously. The need for an integrated system arises. The purpose of this invention is to improve cleaning in appliances with cooking surfaces such as waffle makers, crepes, and the like. automates the process, depending on the position of the cleaning element on the surface. as directly triggering the liquid spraying process and synchronizing these two processes 35 The goal is to develop a system that accomplishes this. The invention also aims to reshape the geometry of the cooking surface. Thanks to a defined, continuous path of movement, the pattern is homogeneous and non-repetitive across the entire surface. 2 Cleaning is ensured by spraying the liquid only in the necessary areas. minimizing consumption and mechanical or electromechanical triggering of the system The aim is to ensure reliable and timely operation in accordance with these principles. Accordingly, cleaning and spraying processes are not independent of each other, but rather a common process. Creating an integrated structure where the components work together via motion profiles. is intended. 10 Explanation of the Figures Figure 1: General system view Figure 2: Cleaning lever and position trigger mechanism. Figure 3: Mechanical and / or electromechanical spray triggering structure 15 Figure 4: Detail of silicone squeegee tip and surface contact. References: 1. Cooking top plate 2. Cooking base plate 20 3. Heating element 4. Cleaning lever 5. Silicone scraper tip 6. Micro spray nozzle 7. Liquid reservoir 25 8. Pump system 9. Position sensor 10. Drive motor 11. Motion transmission mechanism 12. Waste liquid discharge channel 30 13. Machine body 14. Lid hinge 15. User control panel Description of the Invention: 35 The invention consists of an upper cooking plate (1) and a lower cooking plate located inside the machine body (13). It relates to a cooking system which includes cooking plates (2), and the said cooking plates Cooking process via heating resistors (3) located inside (1, 2) 3 is performed. The opening between the upper cooking plate (1) and the lower cooking plate (2) is 5 and the closing movement is provided via the lid hinge (14). The system also a user that allows the user to control the operating parameters It includes a control panel (15). The invention involves a surface-based cleaning device for cooking surfaces. There is a movable cleaning arm (4). The cleaning arm (4) is 10 It is moved by means of a drive motor (10) and a motion transmission mechanism (11) and a defined path of movement that follows the geometry of the cooking surface. It moves along the entire path. The movement path is particularly noticeable on waffle and similar cooking surfaces. It is determined to include the cellular and indented structures found on the surface. It ensures that it is systematically scanned. 15 The silicone scraper tip (5) is located at the end of the cleaning handle (4). Silicone scraper The tip (5) adapts to the indented geometry of the cooking surface thanks to its elastic structure. It creates controlled contact with the surface and removes food residues present on the surface. It enables mechanical removal. Thanks to this structure, only flat surfaces Not only in the regions, but also the residues that accumulate within the surface cells are effectively 20 It is possible to clean it. The system also includes a liquid reservoir (7), a pump system (8) and at least one micro spray nozzle. It has a liquid spray structure containing (6). The liquid is stored in the reservoir (7). The cleaning fluid is conveyed to the micro spray nozzle (6) via the pump system (8). and is sprayed onto the cooking surface in a controlled manner. 25 The cleaning process and the liquid spraying process will work in sync with each other. It is structured. In this context, the position of the cleaning arm (4) on the surface, The position is detected via the position sensor (9) and the cleaning arm (4) is in a specific position. The liquid spraying process is activated when the desired locations are reached. Thus, the liquid The spraying process is carried out only in the necessary areas, avoiding unnecessary liquid consumption. This reduces the number of cleaning agents and ensures a homogeneous cleaning of the surface. The movement of the cleaning lever (4) and the liquid spraying process are not independent of each other, coordinated depending on the position of the cleaning element on the surface. This is achieved through this structure, which allows for the application of liquid during the cleaning process. It is directed directly to the surface contact area, eliminating unnecessary time for the spraying process. 35 This prevents the problem from continuing throughout the process and increases the system's operational efficiency. 4 Waste liquid generated during the cleaning process and residues removed from the surface are collected as waste liquid 5. It is directed out of the machine body (13) via the discharge channel (12). Thus This prevents liquid accumulation on the cooking surface and ensures hygienic operating conditions for the system. It is protected. The invention can be used in waffle, crepe and similar cooking devices, but the surface Liquid spraying depending on the moving cleaning element and position 10 It is also applicable to different cooking systems with similar mechanisms.

Claims

REQUIREMENTS 5 1. It is a system for cleaning cooking surfaces, and its feature is; a machine body (13), upper cooking plate (1) and lower cooking plate located inside the machine body (13) cooking plate (2), The movement on the upper cooking plate (1) and the lower cooking plate (2) is 10 a cleaning arm (4) that can do a drive motor (10) and motion transmission that moves the cleaning arm (4) mechanism (11), a liquid reservoir (7), pump system (8) and at least one micro spray nozzle (6) a liquid spray structure containing, 15 a position sensor that detects the position of the cleaning arm (4) on the surface (9), and a waste liquid discharge channel that enables the removal of waste liquid (12) containing and positioned by the position sensor (9) of the cleaning arm (4) 20 depending on how the pump system (8) will work. It is the structuring.

2. It is a system according to claim 1, and its characteristic is; the cleaning arm (4) should follow the geometry of the cooking surface It is movement along a defined path.

3. The system according to claim 2, and its characteristic is; 25 the aforementioned movement path is found in waffle and similar cooking surfaces It is defined to include both cellular and intricate structures.

4. It is a system according to claim 1, and its characteristic is; an elastic part that creates controlled contact with the surface at the end of the cleaning arm (4) The presence of a silicone scraper tip (5). 30 5. It is a system according to claim 1, and its characteristic is; The position sensor (9) determines the linear position of the cleaning arm (4), angular position It is configured to detect its position or direction of movement.

6. It is a system according to claim 1, and its characteristic is; Liquid spraying process carried out through micro spray nozzle (6) 35 to correspond to the areas where the cleaning arm (4) comes into contact with the surface It is the implementation.

7. It is a system according to claim 1, and its characteristic is; 6 Depending on the position of the cleaning lever (4) of the pump system (8), intermittent liquid 5 It is structured in a way that will carry out the spraying.

8. It is a system according to claim 1, and its characteristic is; The movement of the cleaning arm (4) is generated by the drive motor (10). It is the movement of the vehicle by means of transmission through the transmission mechanism (11).

9. It is a system according to claim 1, and its characteristic is; 10 heating resistors (3) inside the upper cooking plate (1) and lower cooking plate (2) It is its positioning.

10. It is a system according to claim 1, and its characteristic is; Opening and closing between the upper cooking plate (1) and the lower cooking plate (2) Its movement is provided by means of the lid hinge (14). 15 11. The system is defined according to any of the requirements 1-10, and its characteristic is: system operation. a system that allows monitoring and / or user adjustment of its parameters It includes a user control panel (15).

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