Intelligent sauce container, intelligent dispensing device and cooking apparatus

Abstract

The embodiments of the present application disclose an intelligent sauce container, comprising a container body, the interior of the container body being divided by a partition plate into a material storage area with a material feeding port, and an electrical area with a vent hole; an air pump being provided in the electrical area, and air injection ports of the air pump penetrating the partition plate and extending into the material storage area; and a discharge channel for discharging a material from bottom to top along an inner side wall of the container body being provided in the material storage area, the bottom end of the discharge channel being suspended close to the bottom surface of the container body, and the top end thereof being in communication with a discharge nozzle protruding from an outer side wall of the container body. The embodiments of the present application further disclose a corresponding intelligent dispensing device and cooking apparatus. By implementing the present application, electrical devices such as a pump body can be effectively prevented from getting dirty, and the technical effect of dispensing sauces with high viscosity and relatively large particles while having a compact structure that does not take up much space can be achieved.

Description

Smart sauce box, smart feeding device and cooking equipment Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of cooking equipment, and in particular to a smart sauce box, a smart feeding device and cooking equipment. Background Art

[0002] Stir-frying is one of the more complicated ways of cooking food. Therefore, as an emerging and highly intelligent cooking equipment, automatic cooking machines have broad application prospects in various large and small occasions such as restaurants, canteens, and homes.

[0003] Adding seasoning is an essential step in the cooking process. Seasonings required for automatic cooking machines are generally divided into three forms: solid (dry seasoning), liquid (water seasoning), and viscous (sauce). Each form of seasoning requires a corresponding dispensing device. In existing technology, the dispensing technology for the first two forms of seasoning is relatively mature. However, there are still many problems with the dispensing of sauces, such as:

[0004] The product has a complex structure and takes up a lot of space. It cannot be used to dispense sauces with high viscosity or those containing large particles. Electrical components such as the pump body are easily dirty and difficult to clean. Technical Solutions

[0005] The embodiments of the present application provide an intelligent sauce box, an intelligent feeding device and a cooking device to effectively prevent electrical components such as a pump body from becoming dirty, and to achieve the technical effect of feeding sauces with high viscosity and containing large particles while having a compact structure and not taking up space.

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a smart sauce box, comprising a box body, wherein:

[0007] The interior of the box body is divided into a material storage area with a material injection port and an electrical area with an exhaust hole by a partition;

[0008] An air pump is provided in the electrical area, and the air injection port of the air pump passes through the partition and extends into the material storage area;

[0009] The storage area is provided with a discharge channel for discharging materials from bottom to top along the inner wall of the box body. The bottom end of the discharge channel is suspended near the bottom surface of the box body, and the top end is connected to the discharge nozzle protruding from the outer wall of the box body.

[0010] In some possible implementations, a wireless power receiving module for receiving a wireless power induction signal transmitted by an external wireless power transmitting module is further provided in the electrical area, and the wireless power receiving module is electrically connected to the air pump.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the wireless power receiving module is arranged in contact with the inner side wall of the box body; and / or a first magnetic structure is provided on the side wall of the box body close to the wireless power receiving module.

[0012] In some possible implementations, an anti-collision structure is further provided on the outer side of the first magnetic structure.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the first magnetic attraction structure is configured as a magnet ring; and / or the anti-collision structure is configured as an anti-collision lining plate.

[0014] In some possible embodiments, a controlled pressure relief valve connected to the storage area is further provided in the electrical area; and / or an exhaust valve is further provided on the exhaust hole; and / or a two-way air valve is further provided in the electrical area; and / or the discharge nozzle is inclined at an angle to the horizontal plane or is arranged in an inverted L-shaped structure with the opening facing downward; and / or the air injection port of the air pump is higher than the highest liquid level in the storage area.

[0015] In some possible embodiments, the electrical area is located at the top of the storage area; and / or the controlled pressure relief valve is configured as a solenoid valve; and / or the number of the two-way air valves is two; and / or the number of the air pumps is two.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the solenoid valve is disposed between the two air pumps and is connected to the exhaust valve.

[0017] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an intelligent feeding device for cooking equipment, comprising one or more intelligent sauce boxes as described above.

[0018] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a cooking device comprising the intelligent feeding device as described above.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0020] The embodiment of the present application divides the space inside the box into a material storage area and an electrical area by arranging a partition inside the box body, and arranges electrical components such as the air pump in the electrical area to be separated from the sauce, thereby ensuring that electrical components such as the pump body are not easily contaminated by the sauce, and realizing the release of sauces with high viscosity or containing large particles, while achieving the technical effect of a simple and compact product structure that does not take up space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0022] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart sauce box according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the electrical area in the smart sauce box according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the top surface structure of the material storage area in the smart sauce box according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the material storage area in the smart sauce box according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] FIG5 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the smart sauce box according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of an intelligent feeding device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the intelligent feeding device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of the bottom surface direction of the intelligent feeding device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] FIG9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the installation of the seasoning box in the intelligent feeding device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Description of reference numerals:

[0032] 10-box body (seasoning box), 80-shell, 800-feeding port;

[0033] 1-storage area, 11-filling port, 12-discharging channel, 13-discharging nozzle, 14-first magnetic attraction structure, 110-filling cover, 120-discharging port, 141-magnet ring, 142-collision-resistant lining;

[0034] 2- electrical area, 21- exhaust hole, 22- air pump, 23- controlled pressure relief valve, 24- wireless power receiving module, 25- two-way vent valve, 210- exhaust valve, 220- air injection port, 230- pressure relief port;

[0035] 3-partition;

[0036] 81-mounting plate; 811-wireless power transmission module; 812-second magnetic attraction structure. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0037] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application more clear, the technical solutions of this application will be described in detail below by referring to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other unless there is a conflict.

[0038] It should be noted that: in the accompanying drawings, the same or similar numbers throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions; in the description of this application, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application; in the description of this application, "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish each other, and do not indicate their importance and order, etc.

[0039] In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed, movable, or detachable connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] 1 to 5 , an embodiment of the present application provides a smart sauce box, including a box body 10, wherein:

[0041] The interior of the box body 10 is divided into a storage area 1 with a material injection port 11 and an electrical area 2 with an exhaust hole 21 by a partition 3;

[0042] An air pump 22 is provided in the electrical area 2, and an air injection port 220 of the air pump 22 passes through the partition 3 and extends into the material storage area 1;

[0043] The storage area 1 is provided with a discharge channel 12 for discharging materials from bottom to top along the inner wall of the box body 10. The bottom end of the discharge channel 12 (i.e., the discharge port 120 of the storage area 1) is suspended near the bottom surface of the box body, and the top end is connected to the discharge nozzle 13 protruding from the outer wall of the box body 10.

[0044] The working principle of the embodiment of this application is as follows:

[0045] During operation, the air pump 22 is started and air is injected into the storage area 1 through the air injection port 220, so that the air pressure inside the storage area 1 gradually increases; when the air pressure inside the storage area 1 is greater than the external air pressure, and the pressure difference is sufficient to overcome the conveying resistance from the discharge port of the discharge channel to the discharge nozzle, the sauce will be continuously conveyed out under the action of air pressure until the sauce reaches a sufficient amount; turn off the air pump and end the feeding.

[0046] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the embodiments of the present application are: since the main structure of the air pump 22 is completely separated from the storage area 1 by the partition 3, non-contact delivery of the air pump 22 and the sauce is achieved, thereby fundamentally solving the problems in the prior art such as the air pump being in contact with the seasoning or being wrapped by the seasoning, being easily dirty and difficult to clean; and achieving the technical effect of being able to deliver sauces with high viscosity or containing larger particles, and having stronger adaptability to sauces containing particles of different sizes, and being able to deliver any particles smaller than the size of the discharge nozzle, and as long as the sauce is flowable, it can be delivered.

[0047] In some possible implementations, the electrical area 2 is further provided with a controlled pressure relief valve 23 in communication with the material storage area 1. After discharging is completed, simply opening the pressure relief port 230 of the controlled pressure relief valve 23 to allow air to flow provides pressure relief, thereby resolving the problem of residual liquid leakage after feeding in the prior art. For example, the controlled pressure relief valve 23 can be implemented using a solenoid valve.

[0048] In some possible implementations, the electrical area 2 is further provided with a wireless power receiving module 24 for receiving wireless power induction signals transmitted by the external wireless power transmitting module 812. This wireless power receiving module 24 is electrically connected to the air pump 22 to provide power thereto. The placement of this wireless power receiving module 24 within the electrical area 2 overcomes the existing issues of complex electrical device structures and large space requirements, achieving a compact, space-saving, and flexible seasoning box. For example, the wireless power receiving module 24 can be implemented using a wireless power receiving coil.

[0049] In some possible implementations, the wireless power receiving module 24 is disposed in contact with the inner wall of the box body 10 , further achieving the effect of substantially not occupying the inner space of the electrical area 2 .

[0050] In some possible embodiments, a first magnetic structure 14 is provided on the side wall of the box body 10 near the wireless power receiving module 22 to ensure that the wireless power receiving coil 24 is maintained within the specific distance required from the wireless power transmitting coil 811 to ensure stable power supply.

[0051] In some possible implementations, an anti-collision structure 142 is further provided on the outer side of the first magnetic structure 14 .

[0052] In some possible implementations, the first magnetic structure 14 is configured as a magnet ring or a magnetic sheet 141 ; and / or the anti-collision structure 142 is configured as an anti-collision lining plate.

[0053] In some possible implementations, an exhaust valve 210 is further provided on the exhaust hole 21 .

[0054] In some possible implementations, the electrical area 2 is further provided with a two-way vent valve 25 to ensure the sealing of the electrical area 2 and to provide good waterproof performance for the electrical components therein. For example, there are two two-way vent valves 25 .

[0055] In some possible implementations, the discharge nozzle 13 may be arranged at an inclined angle to the horizontal plane or in an inverted L-shaped structure with an opening facing downward.

[0056] In some possible implementations, the air inlet 220 of the air pump 22 and the pressure relief port 230 of the solenoid valve 23 can be positioned above the highest liquid level in the material storage area 1 to completely isolate the electrical components from the seasoning. Based on this, and considering the need for a compact structure and space conservation, the electrical area 2 can be located at the top of the material storage area 1.

[0057] In some possible implementations, there are two air pumps 22 .

[0058] In some possible implementations, the solenoid valve 23 is disposed between the two air pumps 22 and is connected to the exhaust valve 210 .

[0059] In some possible implementations, an electrical control circuit is further provided in the electrical area 2, and the electrical control circuit can be electrically connected to any electrical device in the electrical area 2 (including but not limited to the air pump 22, the controlled pressure relief valve 23, the wireless power supply receiving module 24, etc.) to realize corresponding electrical control functions.

[0060] 6-9 , the present application also provides an intelligent feeding device for cooking equipment, including one or more intelligent sauce boxes 10 as described in any of the above embodiments. Accordingly, the technical effects thereof are also fully applicable to the present embodiment and will not be described in detail.

[0061] The present application also provides a cooking device including the intelligent feeding device as described in any of the above embodiments. Accordingly, the technical effects thereof are also fully applicable to the present embodiment and will not be described in detail.

[0062] In some possible implementations, the cooking device is an automatic cooking machine.

[0063] Note that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and that various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, although the present application has been described in more detail through the above embodiments, the present application is not limited to the above embodiments and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present application. The scope of the present application is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A smart sauce box, comprising a box body, characterized in that: The interior of the box body is divided into a material storage area with a material injection port and an electrical area with an exhaust hole by a partition; An air pump is provided in the electrical area, and an air injection port of the air pump passes through the partition and extends into the material storage area; The material storage area is provided with a discharge channel for discharging materials from bottom to top along the inner wall of the box body. The bottom end of the discharge channel is suspended near the bottom surface of the box body, and the top end is connected to a discharge nozzle protruding from the outer wall of the box body.

2. The smart sauce box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wireless power receiving module for receiving a wireless power induction signal transmitted by an external wireless power transmitting module is also provided in the electrical area, and the wireless power receiving module is electrically connected to the air pump.

3. The smart sauce box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wireless power receiving module is arranged in contact with the inner side wall of the box body; and / or a first magnetic attraction structure is arranged on the side wall of the box body close to the wireless power receiving module.

4. The smart sauce box according to claim 3, characterized in that: An anti-collision structure is also arranged on the outer side of the first magnetic attraction structure.

5. The smart sauce box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first magnetic attraction structure is configured as a magnet ring; and / or the anti-collision structure is configured as an anti-collision lining plate.

6. The smart sauce box according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A controlled pressure relief valve connected to the material storage area is also provided in the electrical area; and / or an exhaust valve is also provided on the exhaust hole; and / or a two-way air valve is also provided in the electrical area; and / or the discharge nozzle is inclined at an angle to the horizontal plane or is arranged in an inverted L-shaped structure with the opening facing downward; and / or the air injection port of the air pump is higher than the highest liquid level in the material storage area.

7. The smart sauce box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The electrical area is arranged at the top of the material storage area; and / or the controlled pressure relief valve is arranged as a solenoid valve; And / or, the number of the two-way ventilation valves is two; and / or, the number of the air pumps is two.

8. The smart sauce box according to claim 7, characterized in that: The solenoid valve is arranged between the two air pumps and is communicated with the exhaust valve.

9. An intelligent feeding device for cooking equipment, characterized in that: The invention comprises one or more smart sauce boxes as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A cooking device, characterized in that: It includes the intelligent feeding device as claimed in claim 9.

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