Cooking Robot Power Distribution Layout for Compact Multi-Output Drive
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing integrated power distribution apparatuses for cooking robots are bulky, occupy large spaces, are complex in structure, and have high maintenance and operational costs.
Innovation Solution
An integrated power distribution apparatus comprising a bottom plate, motor fixing base, power and control motors, shaft couplers, fixed support, rotation output shafts, power output gears, and a bearing, along with a driving apparatus and protective cover, which reduces equipment count and space usage while facilitating maintenance and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate kitchen appliances are used, then each appliance can perform its specific function, but the overall equipment cost and space occupation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple kitchen appliance functions (cooking, heating, stirring, etc.) into a single integrated cooking robot system. The power distribution apparatus serves as a central hub that distributes power to multiple functional modules, enabling one device to replace several separate appliances, thereby reducing kitchen space occupation while maintaining functional versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The cooking robot is designed with universal functionality to perform multiple kitchen tasks through different attachments and modes. The power distribution apparatus supports various power-consuming modules including cooking mechanisms, heating elements, and mixing devices, allowing a single appliance to serve multiple purposes and reduce the need for separate specialized devices
2Device complexity
If an integrated power distribution apparatus is used, then equipment count is reduced, but the apparatus volume and space occupation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The power distribution apparatus employs a nested structural design where power output modules are arranged in a compact configuration. The housing contains integrated compartments for different power output interfaces, allowing multiple functional components to be nested within a compact form factor, thereby reducing overall apparatus volume while maintaining the integrated power distribution capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes three-dimensional spatial arrangement to optimize the layout of power output modules. By arranging power sockets and interfaces in vertical and horizontal dimensions efficiently, the apparatus achieves high integration density within a compact footprint, reducing the volume occupied while providing multiple power distribution channels
3Adaptability or versatility
If an integrated power distribution apparatus with multiple modules is used, then power distribution capability is improved, but structural complexity and maintenance difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The power distribution apparatus is divided into modular functional units, each responsible for specific power output tasks. The housing contains separate compartments for different power modules, allowing independent access and replacement of individual components. This segmented design enables versatile power distribution while simplifying the overall structure into manageable modules that are easier to maintain
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus incorporates detachable and reconfigurable power output modules that can be dynamically adjusted based on operational needs. The modular design allows users to connect or disconnect specific power modules as required, providing adaptable power distribution capability while keeping the structural complexity manageable through standardized interfaces and configurations
4Area of stationary object
If an integrated power distribution apparatus is used, then space occupation is reduced, but maintenance difficulty and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is designed with segmented modular components that can be independently accessed and maintained. Each power module is housed in separate compartments with accessible service points, allowing technicians to repair or replace individual modules without disassembling the entire apparatus. This maintains compact spacing while facilitating easier maintenance compared to monolithic designs
Solution Approach 2:
Faulty or worn components are designed to be easily extracted from the apparatus housing through standardized access points and detachable connections. The modular power modules can be removed and replaced without affecting other functional components, reducing maintenance complexity and costs while maintaining the space-efficient integrated design
Data Source
AI summary
An integrated power distribution apparatus for a cooking robot, including: a bottom plate (1); a motor fixing base (2) fixedly mounted on one side of a surface of the bottom plate, a power motor (3) fixedly mounted on one side of the motor fixing base, a control motor (4) fixedly mounted on a surface of the motor fixing base, two shaft couplers (5) respectively arranged on one sides of the power motor and the control motor, a fixed support (6) fixedly mounted on the surface of the bottom plate, two rotation output shafts (7) respectively arranged on a surface of the fixed support, four power output gears (8) sequentially arranged from left to right on one side of the rotation output shaft, a placement base (22) fixedly mounted on the surface of the bottom plate, and bearings (23) respectively arranged on two sides of an interior of the placement base.