Pot drum, pot assembly and cooking device

Abstract

The present application discloses a pot drum, applied to a cooking device. The pot drum comprises a drum body with an opening at the upper end, and a plurality of rolling constraint members are distributed on the inner side surface of the drum body. The present application further discloses a corresponding pot assembly and a cooking device. According to the present application, a pot body can be effectively constrained during tilting and rotation, the structural strength of the pot body is significantly improved, and the stability of the pot body under heavy-load operation is reliably guaranteed.

Description

Drums, pot assemblies and cooking equipment

[0001] This application claims priority to the patent application filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on January 17, 2024, with application number 202420124287.8 and application name “Boiler drum, pot assembly and cooking equipment”. Technical Field

[0002] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of cooking equipment, and in particular to a drum, a pot assembly, and cooking equipment. Background Art

[0003] As an emerging, highly intelligent cooking device, automatic cooking machines not only possess the heating functions of traditional cooking equipment but can also automatically add ingredients and seasonings, stir ingredients, and perform other complex operations. Therefore, automatic cooking machines have broad application prospects in various settings, both large and small, such as restaurants, cafeterias, and homes.

[0004] In large-scale applications like restaurants and cafeterias, automatic cooking machines often need to cook multiple or even more portions of food at once. However, because the pot is often tilted and rotated during cooking, its instability increases with increasing load. This can lead to the pot drum collapsing from the bottom, causing significant deformation and dramatically increasing the risk of the machine being scrapped.

[0005] Therefore, under heavy load conditions, there is an urgent need to improve the stability of the pot body.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] The embodiments of the present application provide a drum, a pot assembly, and a cooking device, so that the pot body is effectively restrained in a tilted and rotating state, significantly improving the structural strength of the pot body and reliably ensuring the stability of the pot body when working under a large load state.

[0008] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a drum for use in cooking equipment, wherein the drum comprises a cylinder with an upper opening, and a plurality of rolling restraints are distributed on an inner side surface of the cylinder.

[0009] In some possible implementations, one end of each rolling restraint member is mounted on the cylinder, and the other end is suspended in the air.

[0010] In some possible implementations, each of the rolling restraint members includes a roller, a roller shaft, and a connecting member, one end of the connecting member is connected to the cylinder, and the other end is connected to the roller shaft, and the roller is sleeved outside the roller shaft.

[0011] In some possible implementations, one end of the connecting member is provided with two first mounting grooves connected to the cylinder; and / or the other end of the connecting member is provided with a first mounting hole connected to the roller.

[0012] In some possible embodiments, a mounting seat is further provided on the cylinder, and one end of the mounting seat is provided with two second mounting holes that cooperate with the first mounting groove; and / or the other end of the mounting seat is provided with a second mounting groove that cooperates with the first mounting hole.

[0013] In some possible embodiments, there is a preset length of interval between the roller and the connecting member; and / or, the roller is connected to the roller shaft via a bearing; and / or, an elastic washer is further provided between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller; and / or, the roller has a soft and elastic outer surface; and / or, the cylinder has an upper edge extending inward, and the mounting seat is mounted on the lower surface of the upper edge; and / or, the mounting seat is configured as a concave structure.

[0014] In some possible implementations, a shaft sleeve is provided on the outer side of the interval of the preset length; and / or a flat washer is further provided on the elastic washer; and / or the roller is made of silicone.

[0015] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a pot assembly, comprising a pot drum arranged on the outside of a pot body, wherein the pot drum is the pot drum as described above.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the rolling restraint is arranged to fit against the outer wall of the pot body.

[0017] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a cooking device comprising the pot assembly as described above.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0019] The embodiment of the present application provides a plurality of evenly distributed rolling restraints on the inner side surface of the boiler drum, thereby effectively restraining the boiler body in tilting and rotating states, significantly improving the structural strength of the boiler body, and reliably ensuring the stability of the boiler body when working under heavy load. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] 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.

[0021] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a boiler drum of the present application.

[0022] FIG2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a boiler drum of the present application.

[0023] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of a rolling restraint member of an embodiment of a boiler drum of the present application.

[0024] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the rolling restraint member of the boiler drum embodiment of the present application.

[0025] FIG5 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a pot assembly of the present application.

[0026] FIG6 is a schematic internal view of an embodiment of a pot assembly of the present application.

[0027] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Boiler drum; 11. Cylinder body; 10. Upper edge; 12. Mounting seat; 121. Second mounting hole; 122. Second mounting groove; 2. Rolling constraint member; 21. Roller; 22. Roller; 23. Connecting member; 231. First mounting groove; 24. Bushing; 25. Elastic washer; 26. Flat washer; 27. Limit bolt; 800. Boiler body; 900. Stirring member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be described in detail below through implementation methods with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] Referring to Figures 1-6 , an embodiment of the present application provides a drum 1 for use in a cooking device. The drum 1 includes a body 11, with a plurality of rolling restraints 2 distributed along the inner side of the body 11. The rolling restraints 2 effectively restrain the vibration of the pot body 800 during operation of the cooking device, eliminating bending moments on the bottom plate of the drum 1, ensuring good force distribution within the drum, and enhancing the structural strength of the pot body 800, thereby reliably ensuring its stability under heavy loads.

[0032] In some possible implementations, one end of each rolling restraint 2 is mounted on the cylinder 11, and the other end is suspended in the air. This structure can restrain the pot body 800 with high flexibility and freedom, and is easy to install and maintain.

[0033] In some possible embodiments, each of the rolling restraint members 2 includes a roller 21, a roller 22 and a connecting member 23, one end of the connecting member 23 is connected to the cylinder 11, and the other end is connected to the roller 22, and the roller 21 is sleeved outside the roller 22.

[0034] In some possible implementations, one end of the connecting member 23 is provided with two first mounting grooves 231 connected to the barrel 11 .

[0035] In some possible implementations, the other end of the connecting member 23 is provided with a first mounting hole connected to the roller 22 .

[0036] In some possible implementations, a mounting seat 12 is further provided on the cylinder 11 , and one end of the mounting seat 12 is provided with two second mounting holes 121 that cooperate with the first mounting grooves 231 .

[0037] In some possible implementations, the other end of the mounting seat 12 is provided with a second mounting groove 122 that cooperates with the first mounting hole.

[0038] For example, the connector 23 can be fixed to the mounting base 12 by installing fixing screws / bolts in the first mounting groove 231 and the second mounting groove 122, and installing screws / bolts in the second mounting hole 121 and the first mounting hole. The size of the screws / bolts can be selected as needed. To ensure maximum connection reliability, the material can be selected from high-strength carbon steel.

[0039] In the above embodiment, by setting the above-mentioned first mounting groove 231 and second mounting groove 122, since the length of the groove is greater than the diameter of the screw / screw head, the position of the screw / screw can be reasonably adjusted according to actual needs, thereby playing a good limiting role in the concentric rotation of the pot body 800.

[0040] In some possible embodiments, the roller 21 has a soft and elastic outer surface to act as a buffer when it is hit by the pot body 800, reducing impact force and improving stability. It can also reduce noise generated by the rotation of the pot body 800 and effectively avoid damaging the coating on the outer surface of the pot body 800. For example, the outer surface of the roller 21 can be made of silicone, and the hardness of the silicone can be set to about 60A, or adjusted according to actual needs.

[0041] In some possible implementations, the cylinder 11 has an upper edge 10 extending inward, and the mounting seat 12 is mounted on a lower surface of the upper edge 10 .

[0042] In some possible implementations, the mounting seat 12 is configured as a concave structure.

[0043] In some possible implementations, there is a preset length of interval between the roller 21 and the connecting member 23 to reserve sufficient installation margin, for example, to avoid problems such as the roller 21 hitting the screw head during adjustment.

[0044] In some possible implementations, a shaft sleeve 24 is provided outside the interval of the preset length to protect the roller 22 .

[0045] In some possible implementations, the roller 21 is connected to the roller shaft 22 via a bearing (not shown in the figure).

[0046] In some possible implementations, an elastic washer 25 is further provided between the lower end of the roller 22 and the roller 21 .

[0047] In some possible implementations, a flat washer 26 is further provided on the elastic washer 25 to ensure smooth rolling of the roller 21 .

[0048] In some possible implementations, a limiting bolt 27 is provided at the end of the roller 22 away from the connecting member 23 .

[0049] The present embodiment further provides a pot assembly, comprising a pot drum 1 disposed outside a pot body 800. The pot drum 1 is the pot drum 1 described in the preceding embodiment and any of its implementations. The pot assembly further comprises a stirring member 900 disposed within the pot body 800. Accordingly, the technical effects thereof are also fully applicable to the present embodiment and will not be further described.

[0050] In some possible implementations, the rolling restraint member 2 is arranged to fit against the outer wall of the pot body 800 to achieve the best possible restraint effect.

[0051] The present application also provides a cooking device including a pot assembly as described in the above embodiment and any of its implementation methods. Accordingly, the technical effects thereof are also fully applicable to the present embodiment and will not be described in detail.

[0052] Illustratively, the cooking device of the embodiment of the present application is an automatic cooking machine.

[0053] Note that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and that various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions are possible for 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 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 drum, applied to a cooking device, the drum includes a cylinder body with an open upper end, and is characterized in that, A plurality of rolling restraint members are distributed on the inner side surface of the cylinder body.

2. The drum as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, One end of each of the rolling restraint members is mounted on the cylinder body, and the other end is suspended.

3. The drum as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Each of the rolling restraint members includes a roller, a roller shaft, and a connecting member. One end of the connecting member is connected to the cylinder body, and the other end is connected to the roller shaft. The roller is sleeved outside the roller shaft.

4. The drum according to claim 3, wherein Two first mounting grooves for connecting with the cylinder body are provided at one end of the connecting member; or A first mounting hole for connecting with the roller shaft is provided at the other end of the connecting member; or Two first mounting grooves for connecting with the cylinder body are provided at one end of the connecting member, and a first mounting hole for connecting with the roller shaft is provided at the other end of the connecting member.

5. The drum as claimed in claim 4, wherein A mounting seat is further provided on the cylinder body. Two second mounting holes for cooperating with the first mounting grooves are provided at one end of the mounting seat; or A second mounting groove for cooperating with the first mounting hole is provided at the other end of the mounting seat; or Two second mounting holes for cooperating with the first mounting grooves are provided at one end of the mounting seat, and a second mounting groove for cooperating with the first mounting hole is provided at the other end of the mounting seat.

6. The drum according to claim 5, wherein A preset-length interval is provided between the roller and the connecting member; or The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing; or An elastic washer is further sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller; or The roller has a soft elastic outer surface; or The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is mounted on the lower surface of the upper edge; or The mounting seat is provided as a concave structure.

7. The drum according to claim 5, wherein A preset-length interval is provided between the roller and the connecting member, and the roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing; or A preset-length interval is provided between the roller and the connecting member, and an elastic washer is further sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller; or A preset-length interval is provided between the roller and the connecting member, and the roller has a soft elastic outer surface; or A preset-length interval is provided between the roller and the connecting member, the cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is mounted on the lower surface of the upper edge; or A preset-length interval is provided between the roller and the connecting member, and the mounting seat is provided as a concave structure; or The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing, and an elastic washer is further sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller; or The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing, and the roller has a soft elastic outer surface; or The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing, the cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is mounted on the lower surface of the upper edge; or The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing, and the mounting seat is provided as a concave structure; or An elastic washer is further sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller, and the roller has a soft elastic outer surface; or An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is mounted on the lower surface of the upper edge; or, An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The mounting seat is configured as a concave structure; or, The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is mounted on the lower surface of the upper edge; or, The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The mounting seat is configured as a concave structure; or, The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, the mounting seat is mounted on the lower surface of the upper edge, and the mounting seat is configured as a concave structure.

8. The drum as claimed in claim 5, wherein There is a preset length of interval between the roller and the connecting member. The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller; or, There is a preset length of interval between the roller and the connecting member. The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface; or, There is a preset length of interval between the roller and the connecting member. The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is mounted on the lower surface of the upper edge; or, There is a preset length of interval between the roller and the connecting member. The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing. The mounting seat is configured as a concave structure; or, The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface; or, The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is mounted on the lower surface of the upper edge; or, The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The mounting seat is configured as a concave structure; or, An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is mounted on the lower surface of the upper edge; or, An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The mounting seat is configured as a concave structure; or, The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, the mounting seat is mounted on the lower surface of the upper edge, and the mounting seat is configured as a concave structure.

9. The drum as claimed in claim 5, wherein There is a preset length of interval between the roller and the connecting member. The roller and the roller shaft are connected by a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface; or, There is a gap with a preset length between the roller and the connecting piece. The roller is connected to the roller shaft through a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is installed on the lower surface of the upper edge; or, There is a gap with a preset length between the roller and the connecting piece. The roller is connected to the roller shaft through a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The mounting seat is set as a concave structure; or, The roller is connected to the roller shaft through a bearing. Between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller an elastic washer is also sleeved. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is installed on the lower surface of the upper edge; or, There is a gap with a preset length between the roller and the connecting piece. The roller is connected to the roller shaft through a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The mounting seat is set as a concave structure; or, An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is installed on the lower surface of the upper edge. The mounting seat is set as a concave structure.

10. The drum as claimed in claim 5, wherein There is a gap with a preset length between the roller and the connecting piece. The roller is connected to the roller shaft through a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is installed on the lower surface of the upper edge; or, There is a gap with a preset length between the roller and the connecting piece. The roller is connected to the roller shaft through a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The mounting seat is set as a concave structure; or, The roller is connected to the roller shaft through a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is installed on the lower surface of the upper edge. The mounting seat is set as a concave structure; or, There is a gap with a preset length between the roller and the connecting piece. The roller is connected to the roller shaft through a bearing. An elastic washer is also sleeved between the lower end of the roller shaft and the roller. The roller has a soft elastic outer surface. The cylinder body has an upper edge extending inwards, and the mounting seat is installed on the lower surface of the upper edge. The mounting seat is set as a concave structure.

11. The drum as claimed in claim 6, wherein a bushing is sleeved outside the gap with the preset length; or, a flat washer is also provided on the elastic washer; or, the outer surface of the roller is made of silica gel material; or, A bushing is sleeved outside the interval of the preset length, and a flat washer is further provided on the elastic washer; or, A bushing is sleeved outside the interval of the preset length, and the outer surface of the roller is made of silica gel; or, A flat washer is further provided on the elastic washer, and the outer surface of the roller is made of silica gel; or, A bushing is sleeved outside the interval of the preset length, a flat washer is further provided on the elastic washer, and the outer surface of the roller is made of silica gel.

12. A pot assembly, comprising a pot barrel disposed outside the pot body, characterized in that, The drum is the drum according to any one of claims 1-11.

13. The pot assembly according to claim 12, wherein, The rolling restraint is arranged in contact with the outer wall of the pot body.

14. A cooking device, characterized in that, It includes a pot assembly according to claim 12 or 13.

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