A smart cooking device for performing precise cutting and mixing operations and method of operation

Abstract

The present disclosure proposes a smart cooking device (100) for precise cutting and mixing operations. The smart cooking device (100) comprises a loading unit (102), a feeding unit (104), a mixer unit (106), a control panel (154), and a control unit (158). The loading unit (102) is configured to receive the one or more ingredients entered by a user. The feeding unit (104) is configured to receive one or more ingredients from the loading unit (102) and transfer the one or more ingredients for performing cutting and mixing operations. The mixer unit (106) is configured to perform cutting and mixing operations of the one or more ingredients. The control unit (158) is configured to perform automatic cutting and mixing operations for the one or more ingredients based on one or more inputs.

Description

A Smart Cooking Device for Performing Precise Cutting and Mixing Operations andMethod of OperationDESCRIPTION:Field of the invention:

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to the technical field of automated culinary appliances, in specific, relates to a smart cooking device that streamlines ingredient cutting, mixing, and transferring process, thereby ensuring the hygienic and efficient transfer of ingredients while reducing manual intervention to enhance overall cooking efficiency.Background of the invention:

[0002] In recent years, the culinary landscape has transformed significantly, with advancements in technology leading to the development of various automated cooking appliances. These devices aim to simplify food preparation, enhance efficiency, and offer convenience to users. However, despite these innovations, many existing systems still struggle with fundamental challenges related to ingredient preparation. One of the most critical aspects of cooking is the cutting and mixing of ingredients, which can significantly affect the texture and flavor of the final dish. As a result, the performance of these appliances often falls short when compared to traditional kitchen tools, necessitating the need for further improvements.

[0003] Traditional kitchen devices, such as food processors and manual cutting tools, provide a level of precision and adaptability that many automated systems fail to replicate. The ability to achieve consistent cuts for various ingredient types is essential for maintaining the quality of dishes. Many automated appliances rely on fixed blade configurations or limited cutting mechanisms that do not accommodate the diverse textures and sizes of modern ingredients. Consequently, this lack of adaptability can lead to uneven ingredient preparation, which not only affects the cooking process but can also diminish the overall culinary experience.

[0004] Moreover, the integration of cutting and mixing functions in existing automated appliances often lacks the efficiency needed for seamless transitions. In traditional cookingmethods, chefs can effortlessly switch between cutting and mixing, ensuring that ingredients are prepared quickly and efficiently. However, many automated systems do not provide smooth transitions between these processes, resulting in delays and the need for manual intervention. This limitation hinders the overall cooking experience, leading to frustration for users who expect a streamlined and hassle-free cooking process.

[0005] Another significant challenge faced by automated cooking appliances is the mechanism for transferring cut ingredients from the cutting disc to the cooking vessel or mixing unit. The potential for spillage or contamination during this transfer can lead to food waste and hygiene concerns. Dedicated food processors often have specialized features that minimize these risks, yet many automated cooking devices lack such mechanisms, compromising both efficiency and cleanliness in the kitchen. This inadequacy is especially concerning in an era where food safety and hygiene are paramount.

[0006] Furthermore, the user experience in operating automated cooking appliances can be affected by the complexity of changing cutting blades and adjusting settings for different ingredients. Many systems require users to manually change blades or adjust parameters, which not only slows down the cooking process but also increases the chances of errors. As culinary trends evolve, users increasingly seek appliances that offer intuitive controls and automated adjustments, allowing for a more enjoyable and efficient cooking experience.

[0007] By addressing all the above-mentioned problems, there is a need for a smart cooking device that streamlines the ingredient cutting, mixing, and transferring process, thereby ensuring the hygienic and efficient transfer of ingredients while reducing manual intervention to enhance overall cooking efficiency. There is also a need for a smart cooking device that incorporates a multi-grid cutting unit with automated alignment capabilities, which accommodate different ingredient sizes, thus improving operational efficiency by eliminating manual blade adjustments. There is also a need for a smart cooking device that enables multilength cutting with plurality of cutting blades, which are configured to different heights, thereby allowing for customized cutting lengths based on user preferences or specific recipe requirements.

[0008] Additionally, there is also a need for a smart cooking device that enhances the automation of ingredient preparation by incorporating the multi-grid cutting unit, the plurality of cutting blades, and a segmental lid into a co-axial rotation mechanism, thereby automating the processes of cutting, mixing, and transferring ingredients to save time and reduce manual effort in the kitchen. There is also a need for a smart cooking device that ensures precision and consistency in food preparation by utilizing the multi-grid cutting unit, which guarantees uniform cuts across a wide range of ingredient sizes and types, thus elevating the quality of the final dish. There is also a need for a smart cooking device that enables customizable operations, thereby facilitating users to adjust cutting grid size and mixing speed and providing the flexibility needed to handle various ingredient textures and recipes effectively. Further, there is also a need for a smart cooking device that optimizes ingredient transfer efficiency through an automatic opening and closing mechanism in the segmental lid, thereby ensuring that cut ingredients are transferred directly into the cooking vessel without spillage, waste, and contamination.Objectives of the invention:

[0009] The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a smart cooking device that streamlines ingredient cutting, mixing, and transferring process, thereby ensuring the hygienic and efficient transfer of ingredients while reducing manual intervention to enhance overall cooking efficiency.

[0010] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a smart cooking device that incorporates a multi-grid cutting unit with automated alignment capabilities that accommodate different ingredient sizes, thus improving operational efficiency by eliminating manual blade adjustments.

[0011] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a smart cooking device that enables multi-length cutting with plurality of cutting blades that is configured to different heights, thereby allowing for customized cutting lengths based on user preferences or recipe requirements.

[0012] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a smart cooking device that enhances the automation of ingredient preparation by incorporating the multi-grid cutting unit, the plurality of cutting blades, and a segmental lid into a co-axial rotation mechanism, thereby automating the processes of cutting, mixing, and transferring ingredients to save time and reduce manual effort in the kitchen.

[0013] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a smart cooking device that ensures precision and consistency in food preparation by utilizing the multi-grid cutting unit, which guarantees uniform cuts across a wide range of ingredient sizes and types, thus elevating the quality of the final dish.

[0014] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a smart cooking device that enables customizable operations, thereby facilitating users to adjust cutting grid size and mixing speed and providing the flexibility needed to handle various ingredient textures and recipes effectively.

[0015] Further objective of the present invention is to provide a smart cooking device that optimizes ingredient transfer efficiency through an automatic opening and closing mechanism in the segmental lid, thereby ensuring that cut ingredients are transferred directly into the cooking vessel without spillage, waste, and contamination.Summary of the invention:

[0016] The present disclosure proposes a smart cooking device for performing precise cutting and mixing operations and method of operation. The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the claimed subject matter. This summary is not an extensive overview. It is not intended to identify key / critical elements or to delineate the scope of the claimed subject matter. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0017] In order to overcome the above deficiencies of the prior art, the present disclosure is to solve the technical problem to provide a smart cooking device that streamlines theingredient cutting, mixing, and transferring process, thereby ensuring the hygienic and efficient transfer of ingredients while reducing manual intervention to enhance overall cooking efficiency.

[0018] According to one aspect, the invention provides a smart cooking device that streamlines the ingredient cutting, mixing, and transferring process, thereby ensuring the hygienic and efficient transfer of ingredients while reducing manual intervention to enhance overall cooking efficiency.

[0019] In one embodiment herein, the smart cooking device comprises a loading unit, a feeding unit, a mixer unit, a control panel, a boiling and frying unit, and a control unit. In one embodiment herein, the loading unit is configured to receive one or more ingredients placed by a user. The loading unit is configured to transfer the one or more ingredients in a predetermined quantity for preparing a user-preferred recipe.

[0020] In one embodiment herein, the feeding unit is configured to receive the one or more ingredients from the loading unit and transfer the one or more ingredients for performing cutting and mixing operations. In one embodiment herein, the mixer unit is coaxially and rotatably positioned at a bottom portion of the feeding unit and mounted over a central shaft, which is rotatably connected to the feeding unit. The mixer unit is configured to perform cutting and mixing operations of the one or more ingredients.

[0021] In one embodiment herein, the mixer unit comprises a lid, a multi-grid cutting unit, a container, and a segmental lid. In one embodiment herein, the lid having a slot is rotatably connected to the feeding unit. The lid comprises an opening, a primary driving unit, and a secondary driving unit.

[0022] In one embodiment herein, the opening is securely positioned to transfer the one or more ingredients into the mixer unit from the feeding unit. In one embodiment herein, the primary driving unit is movably positioned within a guide member, which is securely positioned on the lid. The primary driving unit is rotatably connected to a primary gear through a primary shaft.

[0023] In one embodiment herein, the secondary driving unit is operatively positioned within a support member that is securely positioned on the lid. The secondary driving unit is rotatably connected to a secondary gear through a secondary shaft. The secondary gear is rotatably engaged with a rack, which is slidably connected to the primary driving unit.

[0024] In one embodiment herein, the multi-grid cutting unit is coaxially and rotatably connected to the loading unit through a circular disc having a primary gear teeth profile, which is configured to be inserted within the slot of the lid. The multi-grid cutting unit comprises plurality of slicers that is configured for cutting the one or more ingredients into user-preferred sizes. The plurality of slicers comprises an open slicer, a large grid slicer, and a small grid slicer that allows for cutting the one or more ingredients of varying sizes based on the one or more user inputs. In one embodiment herein, the feeding unit comprises a push rod operatively connected via the control unit to push the one or more ingredients through the at least one slicer for performing the cutting operation.

[0025] In one embodiment herein, the container is configured to receive sliced ingredients for performing the mixing operation. The container comprises a primary rotary shaft having a secondary gear teeth profile is coaxially and rotatably positioned within the slot from a bottom portion.

[0026] In one embodiment herein, the primary rotary shaft comprises plurality of cutting blades affixed to an outer surface for performing uniform cutting and mixing of the one or more ingredients in the container. The plurality of cutting blades is separated by a horizontal angular gap of at least 120 degrees. The at least one cutting blade is positioned at a bottom portion of the at least one slicer for dispensing the one or more ingredients upon cutting, thereby enabling uniform cutting and mixing operations upon rotation of the plurality of cutting blades. The at least one cutting blade is controlled by the control unit to position below the at least one slicer for performing the cutting operation. In one embodiment herein, the primary rotary shaft is rotatably connected with a sweeper, which is configured to be rotated for discharging the one or more ingredients upon rotating the plurality of cutting blades in an opposite direction.

[0027] In one embodiment herein, the segmental lid is rotatably connected with a secondary rotary shaft having a tertiary gear teeth profile. The secondary rotary shaft is coaxially and rotatably positioned within the slot from the bottom portion and is rotatably connected to the central shaft. The segmental lid is configured to rotate and provide an inlet for dispensing the one or more sliced ingredients upon performing the mixing operation. The one or more sliced ingredients are transferred into a boiling and frying unit via the inlet provided upon rotation of the segmental lid for performing a cooking operation.

[0028] In one embodiment herein, the control unit is configured to automatically perform the cutting and mixing operations for the one or more ingredients based on one or more inputs given by the user via a control panel.

[0029] In one embodiment herein, the control unit is configured to receive the one or more user inputs via the control panel for cooking the user-preferred recipe. In one embodiment herein, the control unit is configured to activate the primary driving unit for enabling the primary gear to rotate and engage with the primary gear teeth profile of the circular disc and adjusting the plurality of slicers for slicing the one or more ingredients into the user-preferred sizes.

[0030] In one embodiment herein, the control unit is configured to activate the secondary driving unit for enabling the secondary gear to engage with the rack and facilitating a forward motion to the primary gear to engage with the secondary gear teeth profile of the primary rotary shaft, thereby enabling a rotational motion to the plurality of cutting blades for performing the uniform cutting and mixing of the one or more ingredients.

[0031] In one embodiment herein, the control unit is configured to activate the secondary driving unit to enable the forward motion to the primary gear, which causes to engage with the tertiary gear teeth profile of the secondary rotary shaft, thereby rotating the segmental lid by at least 180 degrees to provide the inlet for dispensing the one or more sliced ingredients. In one embodiment herein, the control unit is configured to activate the secondary driving unit to enable the secondary gear to rotate in an opposite direction andenable a backward motion to the primary gear for engaging with the secondary gear teeth profile, thereby enabling the rotational motion to the sweeper for discharging the remain sliced ingredients into the container.

[0032] According to another aspect, the invention provides a method for operating the smart cooking device for precise cutting and mixing operations of the one or more ingredients. At one step, the control unit receives one or more user inputs provided by the user via the control panel to facilitate the cooking process. At another step, the loading unit receives the one or more ingredients placed by the user to ensure that the one or more ingredients are transferred in the predetermined quantity for preparing a user-preferred recipe.

[0033] At another step, the feeding unit receives the one or more ingredients from the loading unit and transfers the one or more ingredients to the mixer unit via the opening. At another step, the control unit activates the primary driving unit for rotating the primary gear that engage with the primary gear teeth profile of the circular disc, thereby adjusting plurality of slicers for cutting the one or more ingredients into user-preferred sizes and transferring into the container for performing the mixing operation.

[0034] At another step, the control unit activates the secondary driving unit to enable the secondary gear to engage with the rack and facilitates the forward motion to the primary gear to engage with the secondary gear teeth profile for enabling the rotational motion to the plurality of cutting blades for performing uniform cutting and mixing of the one or more ingredients to obtain the one or more sliced ingredients.

[0035] At another step, the control unit activates the secondary driving unit to enable the forward motion to the primary gear, which causes to engage with the tertiary gear teeth profile of the secondary rotary shaft, thereby rotating the segmental lid by at least 180 degrees to provide the inlet for dispensing the one or more sliced ingredients into the boiling and frying unit. Further, at other step, the control unit activates the plurality of cutting blades to rotate in the opposite direction to facilitate the backward motion to the primary gear for engaging with the secondary gear teeth profile, thereby enabling the rotational motion to the sweeper for discharging the remain sliced ingredients into the container.

[0036] Further, objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from a study of the following portion of the specification, the claims, and the attached drawings.Detailed description of drawings:

[0037] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention, and, together with the description, explain the principles of the invention.

[0038] FIG. 1A illustrates an isometric view of a smart cooking device, in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[0039] FIG. IB illustrates an exploded view of the smart cooking device, in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[0040] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a mixer unit of the smart cooking device, in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[0041] FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded view of a top lid of the mixer unit, in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[0042] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the mixer unit, in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[0043] FIGs. 5A-5B illustrate schematic views of the smart cooking device while performing a cutting operation for the one or more ingredients, in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[0044] FIGs. 6A-6B illustrate schematic views of the smart cooking device while performing uniform cutting and mixing operations of the one or more ingredients, in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[0045] FIGs. 7A-7B illustrate schematic views of the smart cooking device while discharging the one or more ingredients via a segmental lid, in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[0046] FIGs. 8A-8B illustrate schematic views of the smart cooking device while rotating a sweeper for discharging any remaining ingredients, in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[0047] FIG. 9 illustrates a flowchart of a method for operating the smart cooking device for precise cutting and mixing operations, in accordance to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.Detailed invention disclosure:

[0048] Various embodiments of the present invention will be described in reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts or steps.

[0049] The present disclosure has been made with a view towards solving the problem with the prior art described above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a smart cooking device that streamlines ingredient cutting, mixing, and transferring process, thereby ensuring the hygienic and efficient transfer of ingredients while reducing manual intervention to enhance overall cooking efficiency.

[0050] According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIG. 1A refers to an isometric view of the smart cooking device 100. The smart cooking device 100 enables multi-length cutting, thereby allowing for customized cutting lengths based on user preferences or recipe requirements. The smart cooking device 100 ensures precision and consistency in food preparation by ensuring uniform cuts across a wide range of ingredient sizes and types, thus elevating the quality of the final dish. The smart cooking device 100 enables customizable operations, thereby facilitating users to adjust cutting grid size and mixing speed and providing the flexibility needed to handle various ingredient textures and recipes effectively.

[0051] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIG. IB refers to an exploded view of the smart cooking device 100. In one embodiment herein, the smart cooking device 100 comprises a loading unit 102, a feeding unit 104, a mixer unit 106, a control panel 154, a boiling and frying unit 156, and a control unit 158. In one embodiment herein, the loading unit 102 is configured to receive one or more ingredients placed by a user. The loading unit 102 is configured to transfer the one or more ingredients in a predetermined quantity for preparing a user-preferred recipe.

[0052] In one embodiment herein, the feeding unit 104 is configured to receive the one or more ingredients from the loading unit 102 and transfer the one or more ingredients for performing cutting and mixing operations. In one embodiment herein, the mixer unit 106 is coaxially and rotatably positioned at a bottom portion of the feeding unit 104 and mounted over a central shaft 108, which is rotatably connected to the feeding unit 104. The mixer unit 106 is configured to perform cutting and mixing operations of the one or more ingredients. In one embodiment herein, the control unit 158 is configured to automatically perform the cutting and mixing operations for the one or more ingredients based on one or more inputs given by the user via a control panel 154. The control panel 154 is securely positioned to a casing of the smart cooking device 100 for facilitating the user to enter one or more inputs for cooking the recipe.

[0053] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIG. 2 refers to an exploded view of the mixer unit 106 of the smart cooking device 100. In one embodiment herein, the mixer unit 106 comprises a lid 110, a multi-grid cutting unit 130, a container 138, and a segmental lid 148. In one embodiment herein, the multi-grid cutting unit 130 is coaxially and rotatably connected to the loading unit 102 through a circular disc 132 having a primary gear teeth profile 134, which is configured to be inserted within the slot 112 of the lid 110. The multi-grid cutting unit 130 comprises plurality of slicers (136A, 136B, 136C) that is configured for cutting the one or more ingredients into user-preferred sizes. The plurality of slicers (136A, 136B, 136C) comprises an open slicer, a large grid slicer, and a small grid slicer that allows for cutting the one or more ingredients of varying sizes based on the one or more user inputs. In one embodiment herein, the feeding unit 104 comprises a push rod operativelyconnected via the control unit 158 to push the one or more ingredients through the at least one slicer (136A, 136B, 136C) for performing the cutting operation.

[0054] In one embodiment herein, the container 138 is configured to receive one or more sliced ingredients for performing the mixing operation. The container 138 comprises a primary rotary shaft 140 having a secondary gear teeth profile 142 that is coaxially and rotatably positioned within the slot 112 from a bottom portion.

[0055] In one embodiment herein, the primary rotary shaft 140 comprises plurality of cutting blades 144 affixed to an outer surface for performing uniform cutting and mixing of the one or more ingredients in the container 138. The plurality of cutting blades 144 is separated by a horizontal angular gap of at least 120 degrees. The at least one cutting blade 144 is positioned at a bottom portion of the at least one slicer (136A, 136B, 136C) dispensing the one or more ingredients upon cutting, thereby enabling uniform cutting and mixing operations upon rotation of the plurality of cutting blades 144. The at least one cutting blade 144 is controlled by the control unit 158 to position below the at least one slicer (136A, 136B, 136C) for performing the cutting operation. In one embodiment herein, the primary rotary shaft 140 is rotatably connected with a sweeper 146, which is configured to be rotated for discharging the one or more ingredients upon rotating the plurality of cutting blades 144 in an opposite direction.

[0056] In one embodiment herein, the segmental lid 148 is rotatably connected with a secondary rotary shaft 150 having a tertiary gear teeth profile 152. The secondary rotary shaft 150 is coaxially and rotatably positioned within the slot 112 from the bottom portion and is rotatably connected to the central shaft 108. The segmental lid 148 is configured to be rotated to provide an inlet for dispensing the one or more sliced ingredients upon performing the mixing operation. The one or more sliced ingredients are transferred into a boiling and frying unit 156 via the inlet provided upon rotation of the segmental lid 148 for performing a cooking operation.

[0057] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIG. 3 refers to an exploded view of the lid 110 of the mixer unit 106. In one embodiment herein, the lid 110having a slot 112 is rotatably connected to the feeding unit 104. The lid 110 comprises an opening 114, a primary driving unit 116, and a secondary driving unit 122.

[0058] In one embodiment herein, the opening 114 is securely positioned to transfer the one or more ingredients into the mixer unit 106 from the feeding unit 104. In one embodiment herein, the primary driving unit 116 is movably positioned within a guide member 118, which is securely positioned on the lid 110. The primary driving unit 116 is rotatably connected to a primary gear 120 through a primary shaft 121. In one embodiment herein, the secondary driving unit 122 is operatively positioned within a support member 124, which is securely positioned on the lid 110. The secondary driving unit 122 is rotatably connected to a secondary gear 126 through a secondary shaft 127. The secondary gear 126 is rotatably engaged with a rack 128, which is slidably connected to the primary driving unit 116.

[0059] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIG. 4 refers to a side view of the mixer unit 106. In one embodiment herein, the control unit 158 is configured to receive the one or more user inputs via the control panel 154 for cooking the user-preferred recipe. In one embodiment herein, the control unit 158 is configured to activate the primary driving unit 116 for enabling the primary gear 120 to rotate and engage with the primary gear teeth profile 134 of the circular disc 132 and adjusting the plurality of slicers (136A, 136B, 136C) for slicing the one or more ingredients into user-preferred sizes. In one embodiment herein, the control unit 158 is configured to activate the secondary driving unit 122 for enabling the secondary gear 126 to engage with the rack 128 and facilitate a forward motion to the primary gear 120 to engage with the secondary gear teeth profile 142 of the primary rotary shaft 140, thereby enabling a rotational motion to the plurality of cutting blades 144 for performing the uniform cutting and mixing of the one or more ingredients.

[0060] In one embodiment herein, the control unit 158 is configured to activate the secondary driving unit 122 to enable the forward motion to the primary gear 120, which causes to engage with the tertiary gear teeth profile 152 of the secondary rotary shaft 150, thereby rotating the segmental lid 148 by at least 180 degrees to provide the inlet for dispensing the one or more sliced ingredients. In one embodiment herein, the control unit 158 is configured to activate the secondary driving unit 122 to enable the secondary gear 126to rotate in an opposite direction and enable a backward motion to the primary gear 120 for engaging with the secondary gear teeth profile 142, thereby enabling the rotational motion to the sweeper 146 for discharging the remain sliced ingredients into the containerl38.

[0061] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIGs. 5A-5B refer to schematic views of the smart cooking device 100 while performing the cutting operation for the one or more ingredients. In one embodiment herein, the cutting operation starts once the user has selected the desired ingredients and preferred cutting sizes through the control panel 154. In one embodiment herein, the cutting operation begins when the loading unit 102 receives the selected ingredients. This initial step is crucial as it ensures that the correct quantities are prepared for the intended recipe, thus preventing waste and ensuring optimal flavor profiles. The control unit 158 then processes the user's input and activates the feeding unit 104, which facilitates the transfer of the ingredients to the mixer unit 106.

[0062] As the ingredients enter the feeding unit 104, the push rod, driven by the control unit 158, engages to move the ingredients towards the multi-grid cutting unit 130. Upon reaching the multi-grid cutting unit 130, the ingredients are positioned below the slicers (136A, 136B, 136C), where the cutting operation is executed. The primary driving unit 116 is activated to rotate the primary gear 120, which engages with the primary gear teeth profile 134 of the circular disc 132. This engagement enables the adjustment of the plurality of slicers (136A, 136B, 136C) for cutting the ingredients to the desired specifications. As the ingredients are pushed through the plurality of slicers (136A, 136B, 136C), they are cut into uniform pieces that fall into the container 138 for the next process.

[0063] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIGs. 6A-6B refer to schematic views of the smart cooking device 100 while performing the uniform cutting and mixing operations of the one or more ingredients. After the cutting operation, the smart cooking device 100 transitions into the mixing phase to ensure thorough integration of the sliced ingredients. The control unit 158 activates the secondary driving unit 122 to enable the secondary gear 126 to engage with the rack 128, thereby facilitating the forward motion to the primary gear 120 to engage with the secondary gear teeth profile 142 for enabling therotational motion to the plurality of cutting blades 144 for performing uniform cutting and mixing of the one or more ingredients to obtain mixed ingredients.

[0064] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIGs. 7A-7B refer to schematic views of the smart cooking device 100 while discharging the one or more ingredients via the segmental lid 148. Once the mixing operation is completed, the smart cooking device 100 prepares to transfer the mixed ingredients into the boiling and frying unit 156. The segmental lid 148, which is rotatably connected to the secondary rotary shaft 150, is actuated by the control unit 158 to rotate open. This rotation, typically executed in a controlled motion of at least 180 degrees, provides an inlet for the mixed ingredients to flow seamlessly into a cooking vessel. This automated mechanism significantly reduces the risk of spillage or cross-contamination that could occur with manual handling. The control unit 158 activates the secondary driving unit 122 to rotate and engage with the tertiary gear teeth profile 152 on the secondary rotary shaft 150, thereby rotating the segmental lid 148 in at least 180 degrees to enable easy transfer of the mixed ingredients into the boiling and frying unit 156 via the inlet.

[0065] In one embodiment herein, the segmental lid 148 also serves an additional function by maintaining the hygienic environment of the smart cooking device 100. Once the mixed ingredients are dispensed into the boiling and frying unit 156, the segmental lid 148 closes automatically. This feature is crucial for retaining the freshness of the ingredients and preventing any external contaminants from entering the cooking chamber during the cooking process.

[0066] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIGs. 8A-8B refer to schematic views of the smart cooking device while rotating a sweeper for discharging any remaining ingredients. The control unit 158 activates the plurality of cutting blades 144 to rotate in the opposite direction to facilitate the backward motion to the primary gear 120 to engage with the secondary gear teeth profile 142, thereby rotating the sweeper 146 for discharging any remaining ingredients within the container 138. Following the transfer of ingredients, the control unit 158 may also activate the sweeper 146 again to ensure that no remnants of the mixed ingredients remain in the container 138. The sweeper 146, rotating inthe opposite direction, works to push any residual ingredients out of the container 138, thereby ensuring complete utilization of all prepared components and enhancing the overall efficiency of the cooking process. This meticulous approach not only streamlines food preparation but also minimizes waste, thereby making the smart cooking device 100 an invaluable tool in modern kitchens.

[0067] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIG. 9 refers to a flowchart 900 of a method for operating the smart cooking device 100 for precise cutting and mixing operations of the one or more ingredients. At step 902, the control unit 158 receives one or more user inputs provided by the user via the control panel 154 to facilitate the cooking process. At step 904, the loading unit 102 receives the one or more ingredients placed by the user to ensure that the one or more ingredients are transferred in the predetermined quantity for preparing a user-preferred recipe.

[0068] At step 906, the feeding unit 104 receives the one or more ingredients from the loading unit 102 and transfers the one or more ingredients to the mixer unit 106 via the opening 114. At step 908, the control unit 158 activates the primary driving unit 116 for rotating the primary gear 120 that engage with the primary gear teeth profile 134 of the circular disc 132, thereby adjusting plurality of slicers (136A, 136B, 136C) for cutting the one or more ingredients into user-preferred sizes and transferring into the container 138 for performing the mixing operation.

[0069] At step 910, the control unit 158 activates the secondary driving unit 122 to enable the secondary gear 126 to engage with the rack 128 and facilitates the forward motion to the primary gear 120 to engage with the secondary gear teeth profile 142 for enabling the rotational motion to the plurality of cutting blades 144 for performing uniform cutting and mixing of the one or more ingredients to obtain the one or more sliced ingredients. At step 912, the control unit 158 activates the secondary driving unit 122 to enable the forward motion to the primary gear 120, which causes to engage with the tertiary gear teeth profile 152 of the secondary rotary shaft 150, thereby rotating the segmental lid 148 by at least 180 degrees to provide the inlet for dispensing the one or more sliced ingredients into the boiling and frying unit 156. Further, at step 914, the control unit 158 activates the plurality of cuttingblades 144 to rotate in the opposite direction to facilitate the backward motion to the primary gear 120 for engaging with the secondary gear teeth profile 142, thereby enabling the rotational motion to the sweeper 146 for discharging the remain sliced ingredients into the container 138.

[0070] Numerous advantages of the present disclosure may be apparent from the discussion above. In accordance with the present disclosure, a smart cooking device is disclosed. The proposed invention provides the smart cooking device 100 that streamlines the ingredient cutting, mixing, and transferring process, thereby ensuring the hygienic and efficient transfer of ingredients while reducing manual intervention to enhance overall cooking efficiency. The proposed smart cooking device 100 incorporates the multi-grid cutting unit 130 with automated alignment capabilities, which accommodate different ingredient sizes, thus improving operational efficiency by eliminating manual blade adjustments.

[0071] The smart cooking device 100 enables multi-length cutting with the plurality of cutting blades 144, which is configured to different heights, thereby allowing for customized cutting lengths based on user preferences or recipe requirements. The smart cooking device 100 enhances the automation of ingredient preparation by incorporating the multi-grid cutting unit 130, the plurality of cutting blades 144, and the segmental lid 148 into a co-axial rotation mechanism, thereby automating the processes of cutting, mixing, and transferring ingredients to save time and reduce manual effort in the kitchen.

[0072] The smart cooking device 100 ensures precision and consistency in food preparation by utilizing the multi-grid cutting unit 130, which guarantees uniform cuts across a wide range of ingredient sizes and types, thus elevating the quality of the final dish. The smart cooking device 100 enables customizable operations, thereby facilitating users to adjust cutting grid size and mixing speed and providing the flexibility needed to handle various ingredient textures and recipes effectively. The smart cooking device 100 optimizes ingredient transfer efficiency through an automatic opening and closing mechanism in the segmental lid 148, thereby ensuring that cut ingredients are transferred directly into the cooking vessel without spillage, waste, and contamination.

[0073] It will readily be apparent that numerous modifications and alterations can be made to the processes described in the foregoing examples without departing from the principles underlying the invention, and all such modifications and alterations are intended to be embraced by this application.

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1. A smart cooking device (100) for precise cutting and mixing operations, comprising: a loading unit (102) configured to receive one or more ingredients placed by a user, wherein the loading unit (102) is configured to transfer the one or more ingredients in a predetermined quantity for preparing a user-preferred recipe; a feeding unit (104) configured to receive the one or more ingredients from the loading unit (102) and transfer the one or more ingredients for performing cutting and mixing operations; a mixer unit (106) coaxially and rotatably positioned at a bottom portion of the feeding unit (104) and mounted over a central shaft (108), which is rotatably connected to the feeding unit (104), wherein the mixer unit (106) is configured to perform the cutting and mixing operations of the one or more ingredients, wherein the mixer unit (106) comprises: a lid (110) having a slot (112) rotatably connected to the feeding unit (104), wherein the lid (110) comprises: an opening (114) securely positioned to transfer the one or more ingredients into the mixer unit (106) from the feeding unit (104); a primary driving unit (116) movably positioned within a guide member (118), which is securely positioned on the lid (110), wherein the primary driving unit (116) is rotatably connected to a primary gear (120) through a primary shaft (121); and a secondary driving unit (122) operatively positioned within a support member (124), which is securely positioned on the lid (110), wherein the secondary driving unit (122) is rotatably connected to a secondary gear (126) through a secondary shaft (127), wherein the secondary gear (126) is rotatably engaged with a rack (128), which is slidably connected to the primary driving unit (116);a multi-grid cutting unit (130) coaxially and rotatably connected to the loading unit (102) through a circular disc (132) having a primary gear teeth profile (134), which is configured to be inserted within the slot (112) of the lid (110), wherein the multi-grid cutting unit (130) comprises plurality of slicers (136A, 136B, 136C) that is configured for cutting the one or more ingredients into user-preferred sizes; a container (138) configured to receive sliced ingredients for performing the mixing operation, wherein the container (138) comprises: a primary rotary shaft (140) having a secondary gear teeth profile (142) coaxially and rotatably positioned within the slot (112) from a bottom portion, wherein the primary rotary shaft (140) comprises: plurality of cutting blades (144) affixed to an outer surface of the primary rotary shaft (140) for performing uniform cutting and mixing of the one or more ingredients in the container (138), wherein the at least one cutting blade (144) is positioned at a bottom portion of the at least one slicer (136A, 136B, 136C) dispensing the one or more ingredients upon cutting, thereby uniformly enabling the cutting and mixing operations upon rotation of the plurality of cutting blades (144).

2. The smart cooking device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the smart cooking device (100) comprises: a segmental lid (148) rotatably connected with a secondary rotary shaft (150) having a tertiary gear teeth profile (152), wherein the secondary rotary shaft (150) is coaxially and rotatably positioned within the slot (112) from the bottom portion and is rotatably connected to the central shaft (108), wherein the segmental lid (148) is configured to be rotated to provide an inlet for dispensing the one or more sliced ingredients upon performing the mixing operation; and a control unit (158) configured to automatically perform the cutting and mixing operations forthe one or more ingredients based on one or more inputs given by the user via a control panel (154).

3. The smart cooking device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary rotary shaft (140) is rotatably connected with a sweeper (146), which is configured to be rotated for discharging the one or more sliced ingredients upon rotating the plurality of cutting blades (144) in an opposite direction.

4. The smart cooking device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (158) is configured to: receive the one or more user inputs via the control panel (154) for cooking the userpreferred recipe; activate the primary driving unit (116) for enabling the primary gear (120) to rotate and engage with the primary gear teeth profile (134) of the circular disc (132) and adjusting the plurality of slicers (136A, 136B, 136C) for slicing the one or more ingredients into the userpreferred sizes; activate the secondary driving unit (122) for enabling the secondary gear (126) to engage with the rack (128) and facilitating a forward motion to the primary gear (120) to engage with the secondary gear teeth profile (142) of the primary rotary shaft (140), thereby enabling a rotational motion to the plurality of cutting blades (144) for performing the uniform cutting and mixing of the one or more ingredients; activate the secondary driving unit (122) to enable the forward motion to the primary gear (120), which causes to engage with the tertiary gear teeth profile (152) of the secondary rotary shaft (150), thereby rotating the segmental lid (148) by at least 180 degrees to provide the inlet for dispensing the one or more sliced ingredients; and activate the secondary driving unit (122) to enable the secondary gear (126) to rotate in an opposite direction and enable a backward motion to the primary gear (120) for engaging with the secondary gear teeth profile (142), thereby enabling the rotational motion to the sweeper (146) for discharging the remain sliced ingredients into the container (138).

5. The smart cooking device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the feeding unit (104) comprises a push rod that is operatively connected via the control unit (158) to push theone or more ingredients through the at least one slicer (136A, 136B, 136C) for performing the cutting operation.

6. The smart cooking device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of slicers (136A, 136B, 136C) comprises an open slicer, a large grid slicer, and a small grid slicer that allows for cutting the one or more ingredients of varying sizes based on the one or more user inputs.

7. The smart cooking device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of cutting blades (144) is separated by a horizontal angular gap of at least 120 degrees.

8. The smart cooking device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the cutting blade (144) is controlled by the control unit (158) to position below the at least one slicer (136A, 136B, 136C) for performing the cutting operation.

9. The smart cooking device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sliced ingredients are transferred into a boiling and frying unit (156) via the inlet provided upon rotation of the segmental lid (148) for performing a cooking operation.

10. A method for operating a smart cooking device (100) for precise cutting and mixing operations of one or more ingredients, comprising: receiving, by a control unit (158), one or more user inputs provided by a user via a control panel (154) to facilitate a cooking process; receiving, by a loading unit (102), the one or more ingredients placed by the user and ensuring that the one or more ingredients are transferred in a predetermined quantity for preparing a user-preferred recipe; receiving, by a feeding unit (104), the one or more ingredients from the loading unit (102) and transferring the one or more ingredients to a mixer unit (106) via an opening (114); activating, by the control unit (158), a primary driving unit (116) for rotating a primary gear (120) that engages with a primary gear teeth profile (134) of a circular disc (132), thereby adjusting plurality of slicers (136A, 136B, 136C) for cutting the one or more ingredientsinto user-preferred sizes and transferring into a container (138) for performing a mixing operation; activating, by the control unit (158), a secondary driving unit (122) for enabling a secondary gear (126) to engage with a rack (128) and facilitating a forward motion to the primary gear (120) to engage with a secondary gear teeth profile (142), thereby enabling a rotational motion to plurality of cutting blades (144) for performing uniform cutting and mixing of the one or more ingredients to obtain one or more sliced ingredients; activating, by the control unit (158), the secondary driving unit (122) to enable the forward motion to the primary gear (120), which causes to engage with the tertiary gear teeth profile (152) of the secondary rotary shaft (150), thereby rotating the segmental lid (148) by at least 180 degrees to provide an inlet for dispensing the one or more sliced ingredients into a boiling and frying unit (156); and activating, by the control unit (158), the plurality of cutting blades (144) to rotate in an opposite direction to facilitate a backward motion to the primary gear (120) for engaging with the secondary gear teeth profile (142), thereby enabling the rotational motion to the sweeper (146) for discharging the remain sliced ingredients into the container (138).DATE AND SIGNATURE:Dated this 03rdday of December, 2024Patent Agent Name: Hima Bindu AttiINPA - 3925

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