Multifunctional chef kitchen machine, feeding device thereof and feeding method therefor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cooking technologies lack an efficient method for replicating the cooking process of experienced chefs, particularly in terms of ingredient feeding and timing, which is crucial for standardizing food production and scalability.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional chef kitchen machine with an integrated feeding device that includes a first assembly and a second assembly rotatably connected, featuring ingredient storage bins along its circumference, allowing for sequential feeding of ingredients through a discharge port as the second assembly rotates, along with a latching assembly to prevent mixing and leakage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a feeding device with multiple ingredient storage bins is added to replicate chef cooking processes, then the ability to standardize and replicate cooking processes is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The feeding device merges multiple ingredient storage bins into a single rotating assembly that can hold different ingredients simultaneously. The rotation mechanism combines the function of multiple separate feeding mechanisms into one unified structure, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining the capability to feed multiple ingredients automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating assembly serves multiple functions: it stores multiple different ingredients, rotates to position different ingredients for feeding, and interfaces with the discharge port. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate feeding mechanisms for each ingredient, thereby reducing device complexity while achieving automated multi-ingredient feeding.
2Productivity
If ingredient storage bins have openings at lower ends for discharge, then the feeding efficiency is improved, but ingredient leakage and mixing between bins increases
Solution Approach 1:
The baseboard is designed with discharge holes positioned to align with the discharge port only when the rotating assembly is in the correct position. This preliminary positioning prevents ingredient leakage and mixing by ensuring that openings are exposed to the discharge port only at the appropriate moment in the rotation cycle, while still allowing efficient feeding when aligned.
Solution Approach 2:
The baseboard acts as an intermediary between the ingredient storage bins and the discharge port. It controls the flow of ingredients by providing discharge holes that align with the discharge port only when needed, preventing direct leakage from bin openings while maintaining feeding efficiency through controlled discharge.
3Ease of operation
If the baseboard is detachably connected to allow easy cleaning, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of connection and sealing decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The feeding device is segmented into detachable components, specifically the baseboard that can be separated from the rotating assembly. This segmentation allows the baseboard to be easily removed for cleaning while maintaining a reliable connection when assembled, as the detachable design includes proper engagement features that ensure stable connection during operation.
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AI summary
A functional chef kitchen machine, a feeding device thereof and a feeding method therefor. The feeding device comprises a first assembly and a second assembly rotationally connected to the first assembly; a plurality of ingredient storage bins are disposed along a circumference of the second assembly; bottoms of the ingredient storage bins are provided with openings; the first assembly is provided with a discharge port; and when the second assembly rotates on the first assembly, the openings at lower ends of the plurality of ingredient storage bins are sequentially communicated with the discharge port. By placing different food materials into the different ingredient storage bins, when the second assembly rotates, the different food materials can be sequentially fed from the discharge port. Accordingly, different food materials can be fed by stages.