Wok Device with Multi-Axis Positioning for Automatic Lid Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wok devices for full-automatic cooking machines are limited in their ability to automatically match with other devices due to fixed rotation positions, leading to poor sealing efficiency and reduced cooking efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A wok device with a wok heating, rotating, working position controlling, and moving control system that allows the wok to rotate, turn, and move directionally within the cooking machine, enabling it to be matched with other devices such as a wok lid, improving automation and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the wok device rotates at a fixed position, then the structure is simple, but the wok cannot be automatically matched with other devices such as wok lid
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the wok device from a fixed rotation system to a movable system that can change its position along the rotation axis. The wok support plate is made movable relative to the rotation axis, allowing the wok to be positioned at different locations (first position for matching with wok lid, second position for other operations). This dynamic positioning capability enables automatic matching with various devices while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
2Reliability
If the wok lid is controlled only by gravity, then the structure is simple, but the sealing tightness is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the preliminary action principle by using the movable wok support plate to proactively position the wok at the correct location (first position) before the cooking operation begins. This preliminary positioning ensures that the wok opening is properly aligned with the wok lid, enabling effective sealing. The system performs the positioning action in advance, so that when the wok lid is placed, the matching conditions are already optimized, improving sealing tightness without requiring complex real-time control mechanisms.
3Extent of automation
If the wok device is manually operated, then the automation degree is low, but the device complexity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the universality principle by designing the movable wok support plate mechanism to serve multiple functions: it enables automatic positioning for wok lid matching, facilitates rotation to different working positions, and supports various cooking operations (stir-frying, stewing, steaming, etc.). This single movable component integrates multiple functions that would otherwise require separate mechanisms, thereby increasing automation while keeping the overall device complexity manageable.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the automation and working efficiency of the cooking machine by allowing the wok to change positions and match with other devices, ensuring tight sealing and improved cooking performance.
Implementation Method 1
the wok heating device is adapted for heating the wok
Implementation Method 2
the wok moving control device is adapted for controlling the wok working position controlling device to move directionally in the cooking machine so as to drive the wok to move directionally in the cooking machine
Data Source
AI summary
A wok device for full-automatic cooking machines comprises a wok (10), a wok heating device (11), a wok rotating device (12), a wok working position controlling device (13) and a wok moving control device (14); the wok heating device (11) is adapted for heating the wok (10); the wok rotating device (12) controls the wok (10) to rotate around a central axis of the wok (10); the wok working position controlling device (13) is adapted for fixing the wok (10) on the wok moving control device (14) and controlling the wok (10) to turn to reach a corresponding working position for corresponding operation; the wok moving control device (14) controls the wok working position controlling device (13) to move directionally in the cooking machine so as to drive the wok (10) to move directionally in the cooking machine. A full-automatic cooking machine comprises the wok device.