Automatic dosing device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual flavoring addition in cooking is inaccurate and cumbersome, leading to inconsistent results due to human error in sequencing, amount, and timing, and existing auxiliary devices are limited in functionality and compatibility with various cooking apparatuses.
Innovation Solution
An automatic dosing device with detachable solid and liquid flavoring modules, each connected to a drive device and control unit, allowing for precise and consistent flavoring delivery, and compatible with multiple cooking apparatuses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual flavoring addition is used, then the chef can control the cooking process, but the accuracy and consistency of flavoring amount is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical flavoring addition with an automated dosing system that uses a drive device to control the dispensing of solid and liquid flavorings. The system automatically measures and delivers precise amounts of flavorings without requiring manual spooning or pouring, thereby improving measurement precision while reducing operational complexity through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The dosing device is designed to automatically control the dispensing of flavorings based on preset parameters. The system serves itself by autonomously measuring, metering, and delivering the correct amount of flavorings without human intervention during the actual dosing process, ensuring consistent and accurate flavoring application.
2Measurement precision
If auxiliary flavoring throwing devices are integrated onto cooking apparatus, then flavoring throwing accuracy is improved, but the device complexity and difficulty to cooperate with other cooking apparatus increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dosing device is designed as a modular system with separate solid flavoring and liquid flavoring modules that can be independently installed and removed. Each module contains its own drive mechanism and dispensing components, allowing the system to be configured for different cooking apparatus without requiring complete integration, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining dosing accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The dosing device is designed with universal mounting capabilities that allow it to be adapted to various types of cooking apparatus. The standardized interface and modular design enable the same dosing system to work with different cooking equipment, reducing the need for custom integration solutions and simplifying the overall system complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If auxiliary flavoring throwing devices are used, then single kind of flavoring throwing action is accomplished, but the adaptability to accomplish complicated flavoring formulating operation is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines both solid flavoring dispensing and liquid flavoring dispensing capabilities into a single integrated dosing device. The solid flavoring module and liquid flavoring module work together under unified control, enabling the system to perform complex flavoring formulations that require multiple types of flavorings to be added in specific sequences and proportions, thereby enhancing adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The dosing device features dynamic control capabilities that allow the dispensing parameters (such as amount, timing, and sequence) to be adjusted based on the specific flavoring formulation requirements. The system can adapt its operation in real-time to accommodate different cooking scenarios and flavoring needs, providing high versatility through programmable control rather than through physical reconfiguration.
4Ease of operation
If flavoring modules are made detachable, then replacement and cleaning convenience is improved, but the reliability of connection between module and drive device may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The detachable connection interfaces are designed with preliminary alignment features and self-locking mechanisms that ensure proper positioning and secure connection before operation begins. The connection structure includes pre-positioned guide elements and automatic engagement features that guarantee reliable coupling between the flavoring modules and drive devices, eliminating the need for complex adjustment procedures while maintaining connection integrity.
Data Source
AI summary
An automatic dosing device is disclosed which comprises a frame on which are disposed a flavoring unit, a flavoring receiving unit and a control unit. The flavoring unit comprises a solid flavoring mechanism and a liquid flavoring mechanism, the solid flavoring mechanism comprising a solid flavoring module and a first drive device, the solid flavoring module being detachably connected to the first drive device, the liquid flavoring mechanism comprising a liquid flavoring module and a second drive device, the liquid flavoring module being detachably connected to the second drive device. Both the first and second drive devices are fixed on the frame and are connected with the control unit, respectively; the flavoring receiving unit receives flavorings from the solid flavoring mechanism and the liquid flavoring mechanism.