Weighing assembly, smart seasoning-dispensing device and cooking apparatus

Abstract

Disclosed in the present application is a weighing assembly, which is applied to a smart seasoning-dispensing device of a cooking apparatus. The weighing assembly comprises at least one weighing unit, each weighing unit comprising a base provided with a weighing sensor and a seasoning container rack arranged on the base. Further disclosed in the embodiments of the present application are a corresponding smart seasoning-dispensing device and cooking apparatus. The present application allows for accurate dispensing of a fixed amount of seasonings during cooking, thereby effectively ensuring the optimal taste of ingredients in a single instance of cooking, and also effectively ensuring the consistency in the results of multiple instances of cooking.

Description

Weighing components, intelligent feeding devices 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 202420119618.9 and application name “Weighing component, intelligent feeding device and cooking equipment”. Technical Field

[0002] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of cooking equipment, and in particular to a weighing component, an intelligent feeding component and a cooking device. Background Art

[0003] 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.

[0004] Adding seasoning is an essential step in cooking. For example, patent CN220192797U discloses a seasoning box assembly that automatically adds seasoning during cooking, eliminating the need for human intervention and providing a simple and convenient method. However, to achieve the best taste for cooked ingredients, precise control of the amount of seasoning added is crucial, necessitating the most accurate possible detection of the amount.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The embodiments of the present application provide a weighing component, an intelligent feeding device and a cooking device to achieve accurate quantitative feeding of seasonings, which not only effectively ensures the best taste of the ingredients in a single cooking, but also effectively ensures the consistency of the cooking effects over multiple times.

[0007] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a weighing assembly for use in an intelligent feeding device of a cooking device, wherein the weighing assembly includes at least one weighing unit, each weighing unit including:

[0008] A base with a weighing sensor and a material box rack arranged on the base are provided.

[0009] In some possible implementations, each weighing unit further includes: a support member protruding from the base at the sensing position of the weighing sensor, and the material box rack is fixed to the base through the support member.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the material box rack includes a bottom plate and a rear wall, and a material box positioning mechanism is provided on the rear wall; and / or, a feeding drive assembly is further provided on the rear wall.

[0011] In some possible embodiments, the material box positioning mechanism is configured as a magnetic adsorption member; and / or, the feeding drive assembly includes a driving motor and a feeding shaft provided on the rear wall; and / or, the material box rack further includes a guide side plate.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the magnetic adsorption component is configured as an annular magnet sleeved on the outside of the feeding shaft; and / or the feeding shaft is configured as a spline shaft.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the base is an integrated structure, and the weighing sensors of each weighing unit are arranged on one base; and / or the guide side plates are arranged to be inclined.

[0014] In some possible embodiments, the lower surface of the base is configured as a frame structure, and the weighing sensor is disposed on the lower surface of the base; and / or, a weighing circuit board electrically connected to the weighing sensor is provided on the rear wall of the base; and / or, a plurality of shock-absorbing components are further provided on the lower surface of the base; and / or, a plurality of shock-absorbing components are further provided on the rear wall of the base.

[0015] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an intelligent feeding device, comprising at least one seasoning box, and the device also comprises the weighing component as described above.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the seasoning box can be detachably arranged on the seasoning box rack.

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

[0018] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0019] The embodiment of the present application sets a material box rack on a base provided with a weighing sensor, thereby realizing direct real-time weighing of the seasoning boxes placed on the material box rack during the cooking process, effectively ensuring the accuracy of the amount of seasoning added each time cooking, not only effectively ensuring the best taste of the ingredients in a single cooking, but also effectively ensuring the consistency of multiple cooking effects. 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 weighing assembly of the present application in one direction.

[0022] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the weighing assembly of the present application in another direction.

[0023] FIG3 is a top view of an embodiment of a weighing assembly of the present application.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the weighing assembly of FIG. 3 along the AA direction.

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

[0026] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the intelligent feeding device of the present application.

[0027] Explanation of the accompanying reference numerals: 100, weighing unit; 800, seasoning box; 801, discharge port; 1, weighing sensor; 2, base; 21, shock absorber; 3, material box rack; 31, bottom plate; 32, rear wall; 33, guide side plate; 34, material box positioning mechanism; 35, feeding drive assembly; 351, driving motor; 352, feeding shaft; 4, support member; 5, weighing circuit board. 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] 1 to 6 , an embodiment of the present application provides a weighing assembly for use in an intelligent feeding device for a cooking device, including at least one weighing unit 100 . Each weighing unit 100 includes:

[0032] A base 2 of a weighing sensor 1 and a material box rack 3 arranged on the base 2 are provided.

[0033] By arranging a material box rack 3 on the base 2 provided with a weighing sensor 1, the seasoning box 800 placed on the material box rack 3 can be directly weighed in real time during the cooking process. The material box rack 3 is in direct contact with the seasoning box 800 without interference from other components, which effectively ensures the accuracy of the amount of seasoning added each time cooking, not only effectively ensuring the best taste of the ingredients in a single cooking, but also effectively ensuring the consistency of multiple cooking effects.

[0034] In some possible implementations, each weighing unit 100 further includes: a support member 4 protruding from the base 2 at the sensing position of the weighing sensor 1 , and the material box rack 3 is fixed to the base 2 through the support member 4 .

[0035] Each material box rack 3 supported by the supporting member 4 and the seasoning box 800 placed on the material box rack 3 are independent and do not contact with other components to ensure the accuracy of the weighing result.

[0036] In some possible embodiments, the material box frame 3 includes a bottom plate 31 and a rear wall 32, and a material box positioning mechanism 34 is provided on the rear wall 32. The bottom plate 31 and the rear wall 32 match the structure of the seasoning box 800 and basically do not occupy additional product space.

[0037] In some possible implementations, a feeding drive assembly 35 is further provided on the rear wall 32 .

[0038] In some possible implementations, the magazine positioning mechanism 34 is configured as a magnetic adsorption member.

[0039] In some possible implementations, the feeding drive assembly 35 includes a driving motor 351 and a feeding shaft 352 disposed on the rear wall.

[0040] In some possible implementations, the material box rack 3 further includes a guide side plate 33. The guide side plate 33 can play a role of guiding and positioning when taking out and placing the seasoning box 800.

[0041] In some possible implementations, the magnetic adsorption component is configured as a ring magnet sleeved on the outside of the feeding shaft 352 .

[0042] In some possible implementations, the feeding shaft 352 is configured as a spline shaft.

[0043] In some possible implementations, the base 2 is an integrated structure, and the weighing sensor 1 of each weighing unit 100 is disposed on one base 2 .

[0044] In some possible implementations, the guide side plate 33 is configured to be in a slope shape.

[0045] In some possible implementations, the lower surface of the base 2 is configured as a frame structure, and the weighing sensor 1 is disposed on the lower surface of the base 2 .

[0046] In some possible implementations, a weighing circuit board 5 electrically connected to the weighing sensor 1 is provided on the rear wall of the base 2 .

[0047] In some possible implementations, a plurality of shock-absorbing members 21 are further provided on the lower surface of the base 2 .

[0048] In some possible implementations, a plurality of shock-absorbing members 21 are further provided on the rear wall of the base 2 .

[0049] The present embodiment further provides an intelligent feeding device, comprising at least one seasoning box 800, the device further comprising a weighing assembly as described in the preceding embodiment and any of its implementations, and the seasoning box 800 is provided with a discharge port 801. Accordingly, the technical effects thereof are also fully applicable to the present embodiment and will not be further elaborated.

[0050] In some possible implementations, the seasoning box 800 can be detachably arranged on the seasoning box rack 3 .

[0051] For example, the intelligent feeding device of this embodiment can be mounted above the pot body of the cooking device through a mounting bracket. The shock absorber 21 is arranged between the contact surface of the intelligent feeding device and the mounting bracket. Among them, four shock absorbers 21 can be set on the bottom surface of the base 2 to reduce the impact of the vibration generated when the pot body rotates on the accuracy of the weighing sensor 1; in addition, two shock absorbers 21 can be set on the rear wall of the base 2 to ensure that when the seasoning box is too heavy, the weighing assembly as a whole will not tilt forward seriously, thereby reducing reliability risks. The shock absorber 21 can be implemented by a rubber vibration isolator. The upper and lower ends of the rubber vibration isolator are screws and nuts, and the middle section is rubber that plays a shock-absorbing role. The number of shock absorbers 21 can be set according to specific needs. This is only an example and is not limited.

[0052] The present application also provides a cooking device including the intelligent feeding device 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.

[0053] In some possible implementations, the cooking device of the embodiment of the present application is an automatic cooking machine, or a cooking robot, etc.

[0054] 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 weighing component is applied to the intelligent feeding device of a cooking appliance, and is characterized in that, The weighing assembly includes at least one weighing unit, and each weighing unit includes: A base provided with a weighing sensor and a cartridge holder disposed on the base.

2. The weighing component according to claim 1, wherein Each of the weighing units further includes: a support member protruding from the base at the sensing position of the weighing sensor, and the cartridge holder is fixed to the base through the support member.

3. The weighing assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The cartridge holder includes a bottom plate and a rear wall, and a cartridge positioning mechanism is provided on the rear wall; or A feeding drive assembly is further provided on the rear wall; or The cartridge holder includes a bottom plate and a rear wall, a cartridge positioning mechanism is provided on the rear wall, and a feeding drive assembly is further provided on the rear wall.

4. The weighing assembly according to claim 3, wherein The cartridge positioning mechanism is configured as a magnetic attachment; or The feeding drive assembly includes a drive motor and a feeding shaft provided on the rear wall; or The cartridge holder further includes guiding side plates; or The cartridge positioning mechanism is configured as a magnetic attachment, and the feeding drive assembly includes a drive motor and a feeding shaft provided on the rear wall; or The cartridge positioning mechanism is configured as a magnetic attachment, and the cartridge holder further includes guiding side plates; or The feeding drive assembly includes a drive motor and a feeding shaft provided on the rear wall, and the cartridge holder further includes guiding side plates; or The cartridge positioning mechanism is configured as a magnetic attachment, the feeding drive assembly includes a drive motor and a feeding shaft provided on the rear wall, and the cartridge holder further includes guiding side plates.

5. The weighing assembly according to claim 4, wherein The magnetic attachment is configured as an annular magnet sleeved outside the feeding shaft; or The feeding shaft is configured as a spline shaft; or The magnetic attachment is configured as an annular magnet sleeved outside the feeding shaft, and the feeding shaft is configured as a spline shaft.

6. The weighing assembly according to claim 5, wherein The base is of an integral structure, and the weighing sensors of each weighing unit are provided on one base together; Or The guiding side plates are configured as inclined surfaces; or The base is of an integral structure, the weighing sensors of each weighing unit are provided on one base together, and the guiding side plates are configured as inclined surfaces.

7. The weighing assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The lower surface of the base is configured as a frame structure, and the weighing sensor is provided on the lower surface of the base; or A weighing circuit board electrically connected to the weighing sensor is provided on the rear wall of the base; or A plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the lower surface of the base; or A plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the rear wall of the base.

8. The weighing assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The lower surface of the base is configured as a frame structure, the weighing sensor is provided on the lower surface of the base, and a weighing circuit board electrically connected to the weighing sensor is provided on the rear wall of the base; or The lower surface of the base is configured as a frame structure, the weighing sensor is disposed on the lower surface of the base, and a plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the lower surface of the base; or, The lower surface of the base is configured as a frame structure, the weighing sensor is disposed on the lower surface of the base, and a plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the rear wall of the base; or, A weighing circuit board electrically connected to the weighing sensor is provided on the rear wall of the base, and a plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the lower surface of the base; or, A weighing circuit board electrically connected to the weighing sensor is provided on the rear wall of the base, and a plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the rear wall of the base; or, A plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the lower surface of the base, and a plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the rear wall of the base.

9. The weighing assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The lower surface of the base is configured as a frame structure, the weighing sensor is disposed on the lower surface of the base, a weighing circuit board electrically connected to the weighing sensor is provided on the rear wall of the base, and a plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the lower surface of the base; or, The lower surface of the base is configured as a frame structure, the weighing sensor is disposed on the lower surface of the base, a weighing circuit board electrically connected to the weighing sensor is provided on the rear wall of the base, and a plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the rear wall of the base; or, A weighing circuit board electrically connected to the weighing sensor is provided on the rear wall of the base, a plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the lower surface of the base, and a plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the rear wall of the base; or, The lower surface of the base is configured as a frame structure, the weighing sensor is disposed on the lower surface of the base, a weighing circuit board electrically connected to the weighing sensor is provided on the rear wall of the base, a plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the lower surface of the base, and a plurality of shock-absorbing members are further provided on the rear wall of the base.

10. An intelligent feeding device, comprising at least one seasoning box, characterized in that, The device further includes a weighing assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

11. The intelligent feeding device according to claim 10, wherein The seasoning box is detachably disposed on the box rack.

12. A cooking device, characterized in that, It includes an intelligent feeding device as described in claim 10 or 11.

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