TWI437970B - Automatic cooking apparatus for supplying drinking water - Google Patents

Description

Automatic cooking device for drinking water

The invention relates to an automatic cooking device for supplying drinking water to a cooking, water supply, cooking, heat preservation and the like; in particular, a warm and hot water dispenser is provided in addition to cooking food. The user.

Busy modern people are time-sensitive for work and life, so many automatic cooking devices such as microwave ovens, dishwashers, coffee machines, etc. are added to the kitchen. The biggest feature of these appliances is that they are almost a button. you can enjoy the convenience and efficiency brought about by new technology; however, for the use of electrical or electronic pot cooking pot of some beans, cereals, etc. Agri-food food (example: rice, bean soup, etc.), but still need to use manual measuring cup amount The steps of measuring the amount of cooking and the amount of water added often make the general single-worker or housewife sigh, and it is better to save the noodles or food to save trouble, thus making the automated life of cooking in the kitchen difficult to implement.

Exploring the troubles of traditional cooking automation devices (such as electric cookers or electronic pans) is the lack of automatic water supply devices, especially the equipment that can provide hot water, which leads to the manual addition of cold water or water heaters. The hot water inside, for the modern people who fight every second, does have the need for progress and improvement.

The reason is that in order to make the fully automated kitchen cooking life, the inventor has years of rich automation design experience and actual mechanical design and development, combined with traditional drinking water supply devices and cooking devices, to provide a kind of cooking, water supply and cooking. Cooked, insulated and other programs are used in an automatic cooking device that supplies drinking water.

The invention is a program for automatically cooking according to the type, portion and cooked type of the object to be cooked set by the user on the operation panel; the automatic cooking program uses the controller to open the first valve and the water supply unit of the to-be-cooked material supply unit a second valve, the to-be-cooked material and the water are respectively delivered to the container through the first supply end and the second supply end; after the delivery is completed, the controller opens the heater to cook the inside of the container to be cooked, and when cooking The generated steam may be discharged from the first vent hole through the pressure relief valve to the outside of the accommodating space. When the cooking is completed for a predetermined time, the controller switches the heater to the heat insulating function; thereby, the cooking material, the water supply, and the The cooking, heat preservation and other procedures are completely automatic control. Not only the cooking process is simpler and more convenient, the hot water provided by the water supply unit also accelerates the cooking time of the food, and the body supply unit is also convenient for the user to store and cook. Items.

Furthermore, the water supply unit is also provided with at least one water outlet, so that the hot water stored in the water supply unit can be used for adding water to the cooking food to save cooking time, and can also provide the user with the temperature required for tea drinking and drinking on weekdays. The source of hot water, so that it has the effect of warm and hot water dispensers, thereby saving the electricity bill for using extra thermos.

The object of the present invention and its structural and functional advantages will be explained in conjunction with the specific embodiments according to the structure shown in the following drawings, so that the reviewing committee can have a more in-depth and specific understanding of the present invention.

First, with reference to the first to third figures, a preferred embodiment of the automatic cooking apparatus for supplying drinking water of the present invention includes at least:

a body (1) having a receiving space (10) for placing the container (2), and a door panel (11) disposed at a side corresponding to the opening of the corresponding receiving space (10), so that the container (2) is placed in the container The space (10) can be closed, so that the accommodating space (10) assumes a closed state; the first venting hole (12) is disposed at the body (1) corresponding to the accommodating space (10), and is disposed on the body ( 1) a pressure relief valve (13) connected to the first venting hole (12) is provided, so that the water vapor generated by the heating of the container (2) is discharged outside the accommodating space (10); wherein, the body can be 1) A pair of positioning grooves (24) are arranged at the position of the placing container (2) to facilitate the user to place the container (2);

A control unit (14) is disposed on the body (1), and includes a controller (141) disposed in the body (1), an operation panel (142) disposed on the body (1), and a display panel (143) The operation panel (142) is input by the user, and the input signal is transmitted to the display panel (143) via the controller (141);

A heater (15), located under the accommodating space (10), has a function of heating and heat preservation, and the controller (141) controls the starting and closing of the heater (15) and switches the heating or heat preservation function to heat it. The principle is to convert electrical energy into thermal energy and conduct heat to the container (2) to cook the contents of the container (2);

One to be boiled supply unit (16), disposed on the main body (1), based to store beans, grains and other agricultural grain foods, comprising a to be cook was conveyed to the container (2) a first supply terminal within (161) And a first sensing element (162) connected to the controller (141), the first sensing element (162) is configured to check whether the capacity of the to-be-cooked material is sufficient, wherein the first supply end (161) is provided with a connection controller (141) The first valve (163) controls the opening and closing action of the first valve (163) via the controller (141); wherein the to-be-cooked supply unit (16) has a funnel shape to facilitate the cooking by gravity Delivered to the inside of the container (2);

A water supply unit (17) is disposed on the body (1) for supplying the amount of water required for cooking, and includes a second supply end (171) for delivering water to the container (2), at least one a water outlet (172) for drinking, and a second sensing element (173) connected to the controller (141), the second sensing element (173) is for checking whether the amount of water is sufficient, and the second supply end (171) A second valve (174) coupled to the controller (141) is provided to control the opening and closing of the second valve (174) via the controller (141).

According to a preferred embodiment of the above, in actual use, please refer to the first to third figures, and the working flow is as shown in the fourth figure, when the user puts the container (2) into the alignment slot of the body (1). (24) After closing the door panel (11), input the parameter setting of the desired type of the desired substance, the portion and the cooked type on the operation panel (142), and display the display on the display panel (143) through the controller (141). The input selection determines that the second sensing element (173) will check whether the amount of water in the water supply unit (17) is sufficient after the operation panel (142) is pressed to confirm the cooking. The control unit (14) calculates the water quantity parameter to be input. After checking that the amount of water is sufficient, the first sensing element (162) checks whether the to-be-cooked material in the to-be-cooked material supply unit (16) is sufficient for the control unit (14) to calculate the amount of the portion to be cooked to be input; it is worth noting that If there is a problem in any step, a warning will be issued to remind the user, and the control unit (14) will return the inspection step to the first step of the inspection. Whether the device (2) is placed in the accommodating space (10), and then the inspection is performed in sequence; after the confirmation is correct, the controller (141) opens the first valve (163), and calculates the to-be-cooked material according to the control unit (14). The portion is delivered to the container (2) via the first supply end (161); after the delivery is completed, the controller (141) will close the first valve (163) and open the second valve (174), and the control unit (14) The calculated amount of water is delivered to the vessel (2) via the second supply end (171); after delivery is complete, the controller (141) will close the second valve (174).

Next, the controller (141) turns on the heater (15), at which time the heater (15) conducts heat to the inside of the container (2) to cook the to-be-cooked material, and the vapor generated by the cooking to be cooked can be discharged from the first exhaust. The hole (12) is discharged outside the accommodating space (10) via the pressure relief valve (13); when the cooking is completed at a predetermined time, the controller (141) switches the heater (15) to the heat preservation function for use. In addition, the user can return the container (2) to the accommodating space (10) and start the heat preservation function, and the controller (141) can control the heater (15). The heat preservation process is performed on the to-be-cooked material in the container (2).

Moreover, since the water supply unit (17) is provided with at least one water outlet (172), when the user desires drinking water, the water outlet valve (175) can be pressed for normal drinking.

Please refer to the fifth embodiment, which is a second preferred embodiment of the automatic cooking device for supplying drinking water according to the present invention. The main body (1) is further provided with a partition corresponding to the accommodating space (10). (18), when the container (2) is placed in the accommodating space (10), the container (2) is in close contact with the partition (18), and the first and second supply ends (161), (171) Separating the partitions (18) and respectively placing the outlets above the container (2); wherein the partitions (18) further pass through a first conduit (181) connected to the pressure relief valve (13) to The vapor in the container (2) is discharged out of the accommodating space (10) via the first pipe (181); and a second venting hole (20) is disposed at the corresponding accommodating space (10) of the body (1). The water vapor generated by heating the container (2) is discharged outside the accommodating space (10).

In addition, please refer to the fifth to sixth figures. In this embodiment, a third sensing element (21) connected to the controller (141) may be further disposed under the position of the placing container (2) for inspecting the container ( 2) Whether it is positioned, and the third sensing element (21) determines whether the capacity of the to-be-cooked material and the water volume are correctly conveyed, and if the judgment is incorrect, an alert will be issued to remind the user, and the control unit (14) will return the inspection step to the first Step; further, as shown in the first figure, the door panel (11) may be provided with a fourth sensing component (22) connected to the controller (141) for sensing whether the door panel (11) is closed. After the container (2) is positioned, when the door panel (11) has not been closed, the control unit (14) will issue an alert to remind the user and return the inspection step to the first step; if the user uses the door panel (11) during the heat preservation function Open, the fourth sensing component (22) will transmit a signal to the controller (141), and the controller (141) will receive the signal and then the heater (1) )shut down.

In the actual use according to the above two preferred embodiments, please refer to the fifth to sixth figures. Since the flow and steps of cooking are the same as those of a preferred embodiment, only two embodiments are described herein. When the user presses the cooking confirmation on the operation panel (142), the third sensing element (21) will check whether the container (2) is placed in the accommodating space (10), and the fourth sensing element (22) Checking whether the door panel (11) is closed, and then, the second sensing element (173) and the first sensing element (162) respectively check the amount of water in the water supply unit (17) and whether the to-be-cooked material in the to-be-cooked supply unit (16) is sufficient. The amount of the calculation calculated by the control unit (14); after the confirmation is correct, the to-be-cooked material is transported into the container (2) via the first supply end (161), and the third sensing element (21) is used to determine whether the delivery amount is correct; The correct control unit (14) will issue a warning to alert the user and return the inspection step to the first step; if correct, the controller ( 41) The first valve (163) will be closed, and the second valve (174) will be opened, water will be delivered to the container (2) via the second supply end (171), and the delivery amount will be judged by the third sensing element (21). Is it correct; if it is judged that the incorrect control unit (14) will issue a warning to remind the user, and the inspection step is returned to the first step; if correct, the controller (141) will close the second valve (174); After the water is delivered to the container (2) via the first supply end (161) and the second supply end (171), respectively, and confirmed by the third inductive element (21), the controller (141) turns on the heater (15). The cooking of the inside of the container (2) is carried out, since the container (2) and the partition (18) are in a close state, the cooking can be smoothly completed; and when the cooking is to be cooked, the container is cooked. The vapor in (2) can be discharged through the first line (181) through the pressure relief valve (13), and the vapor outside the container (2) can pass through the second exhaust hole. 20) accommodating the discharge space (10) outside.

Furthermore, referring to the fifth to sixth figures, the embodiment can further provide a cold water supply unit (23) for supplying water to the water supply unit (17) on the main body (1), which comprises a cold water conveying. a third supply end (231) to the water supply unit (17); wherein the third supply end (231) is provided with a third valve (232) connected to the controller (141), and the third control unit (141) controls the third The opening and closing action of the valve (232).

Moreover, please refer to the seventh to eighth figures, which are three preferred embodiments of the automatic cooking apparatus for supplying drinking water of the present invention, and the container (2) is further provided with a closed container (2) opening. The upper cover (19), the upper cover (19) is provided with a second line (191) connected to the pressure relief valve (13) for the removal of the vapor in the container (2); wherein the upper cover (19) is connectable The transmission mechanism (192), and the other end of the transmission mechanism (192) is connected with the controller (141) to control the action of lifting or covering the upper cover (19); in this embodiment, the transmission mechanism (192) has a The controller (141) is electrically connected to the motor (not shown), and the gear sets (not shown) respectively connecting the motor and the upper cover (19) at the two ends, and the motor is driven by the controller (141) to drive the gear Grouping, such that the upper cover (19) has the action of lifting or covering the container (2);

According to the above-mentioned three preferred embodiments, in actual use, please refer to the seventh to tenth drawings. Since the flow and steps of cooking are the same as those of the two preferred embodiments, only the differences between the two are described herein; After the to-be-cooked material and the water are respectively delivered to the container (2) via the first supply end (161) and the second supply end (171) and confirmed by the third inductive element (21), the controller (141) actuates the transmission mechanism (192). Covering the upper cover (19) on the container (2) and opening the heater (15); and when the user opens the door panel (11) to enjoy the cooked food in the container (2) (please combine Referring to the first figure), the fourth sensing element (22) on the door panel (11) and connected to the controller (141) transmits a signal to the controller (141), and the controller (141) transmits via the transmission mechanism (192). The upper cover (19) is opened; in addition, the user can return the container (2) to the accommodating space (10) without starting the cooking, and start the heat preservation work. At this time, the third sensing element (21) will check whether the container (2) is placed in the accommodating space (10), and the fourth sensing element (22) checks whether the door panel (11) is closed, and after confirming the error, the upper cover is (19) The holding process is carried out on the covering container (2).

Thereby, the automatic cooking device for supplying drinking water of the present invention has the functions of a warm and hot water dispenser in addition to cooking food.

As can be seen from the above description, the present invention has the following advantages:

1. The automatic cooking device for supplying drinking water according to the present invention integrates the items to be boiled, supplied with water, cooked, and insulated, and is automatically controlled to improve the current conventional electric cooker or electronic pot. And adding water and other steps make the cooking process simple and convenient.
2. The water supply unit of the invention can be used not only as a warm and hot water dispenser, but also when the food is cooked, the hot water delivered to the container can also accelerate the cooking time of the food, which is more conducive to saving time by the modern people who fight every second. .

In summary, the automatic cooking apparatus for drinking water of the present invention can achieve the intended use efficiency by the above-disclosed embodiments, and the present invention has not been disclosed before the application, and has been fully in compliance with the patent. The rules and requirements of the law.爰Issuing an application for a patent for invention in accordance with the law, and asking for a review, and granting a patent, is truly sensible.

The illustrations and descriptions of the present invention are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention; those skilled in the art, which are characterized by the scope of the present invention, Equivalent variations or modifications are considered to be within the scope of the design of the invention.

(1). . . Ontology

(10). . . Housing space

(11). . . Door panel

(12). . . First vent

(13). . . Pressure relief valve

(14). . . control unit

(141). . . Controller

(142). . . Operation panel

(143). . . Display panel

(15). . . Heater

(16). . . To-be-cooked supply unit

(161). . . First supply end

(162). . . First sensing element

(163). . . First valve

(17). . . Water supply unit

(171). . . Second supply end

(172). . . Outlet

(173). . . Second sensing element

(174). . . Second valve

(175). . . Outlet valve

(18). . . Partition

(181). . . First line

(19). . . Upper cover

(191). . . Second pipeline

(192). . . Transmission mechanism

(20). . . Second vent

(twenty one). . . Third sensing element

(twenty two). . . Fourth inductive element

(twenty three). . . Cold water supply unit

(231). . . Third supply end

(232). . . Third valve

(twenty four). . . Alignment slot

(2). . . container

First Figure: Appearance perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention

Second Figure: A cross-sectional front view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention

Third figure: block diagram of a control architecture of a control unit in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention

Fourth: Flow chart of cooking and heat preservation according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional front view of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention

Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the control architecture of the control unit of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional front view of a third preferred embodiment of the present invention

Figure 8 is a block diagram showing the control architecture of the control unit of the third preferred embodiment of the present invention

Ninth diagram: cooking and heat preservation flow chart of the three preferred embodiments of the present invention

Figure 11 is a cross-sectional front view of the three preferred embodiments of the present invention when cooking

(1). . . Ontology

(10). . . Housing space

(12). . . First vent

(13). . . Pressure relief valve

(15). . . Heater

(16). . . To-be-cooked supply unit

(161). . . First supply end

(162). . . First sensing element

(163). . . First valve

(17). . . Water supply unit

(171). . . Second supply end

(172). . . Outlet

(173). . . Second sensing element

(174). . . Second valve

(175). . . Outlet valve

(twenty three). . . Cold water supply unit

(231). . . Third supply end

(232). . . Third valve

(twenty four). . . Alignment slot

(2). . . container

Claims (10)

The automatic cooking device for supplying drinking water mainly includes a program for feeding, water supply, cooking, heat preservation, etc., and is automatically controlled by a person, at least including:
a body having a receiving space for placing the container, and a door panel disposed at a side opposite to the opening space, the container being closed after being placed in the receiving space, wherein the body corresponds to the receiving space a first venting hole is disposed at the body, and a pressure relief valve is disposed on the body, the first venting hole is in communication with the pressure relief valve, so that water vapor generated by heating the container is discharged into the accommodating space outer;
A control unit is disposed on the body, and includes a controller disposed in the body, an operation panel disposed on the body, and a display panel, wherein the operation panel is input by a user, and the input signal is transmitted through the controller Displayed on the display panel;
a heater, located below the accommodating space, has a function of heating and heat preservation, and the controller controls the starting and closing of the heater and switches the heating or heat preservation function to convert electrical energy into heat energy to conduct heat to the container. To cook the contents of the container;
A supply unit to be cooked, arranged on the main body line to store beans, cereal grains and other agricultural foods, comprising a cooking was to be sent to the first supply terminal, and within the first vessel of a connection to the controller An inductive component, the first inductive component is configured to check whether the capacity of the to-be-cooked material is sufficient, wherein the first supply end is provided with a first valve connected to the controller, and the opening and closing action of the first valve is controlled via the controller; And a water supply unit disposed on the body for supplying the amount of water required for cooking, comprising a second supply end for delivering water to the container, at least one water outlet for drinking, and a The controller is connected to the second sensing component, the second sensing component is configured to check whether the amount of water is sufficient, and the second supply terminal is provided with a second valve connected to the controller, and the second valve is controlled by the controller. Turn the action on and off. The automatic cooking device for supplying drinking water according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the container is provided with a partition corresponding to the accommodating space, so that the container is placed in the accommodating space, the container is The separator is in a state of close contact with the separator, and the first and second supply ends are disposed through the separator, and the outlets thereof are respectively located above the container. The automatic cooking device for supplying drinking water according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein the partition plate further passes through a first pipeline connected to the pressure relief valve for the vapor in the container to pass through the first The pipeline is discharged outside the accommodating space. The automatic cooking device for supplying drinking water according to claim 1, wherein the container is further provided with a cover for closing the open end of the container, and the upper cover is provided with a second pipe connecting the pressure relief valve, For the elimination of steam in the container. The automatic cooking device for supplying drinking water according to claim 4, wherein the upper cover is connected to a transmission mechanism, and the other end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the controller to control the action of lifting or covering the upper cover. The automatic cooking device for supplying drinking water according to claim 5, wherein the transmission mechanism has a motor electrically connected to the controller, and a gear set at which the two ends respectively connect the motor and the upper cover. The motor is controlled by the controller to drive the gear set such that the upper cover has an action of lifting or covering the container. The automatic cooking device for supplying drinking water according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a third sensing element connected to the controller is disposed under the position of the container for checking the Whether the container is positioned, and the third sensing element determines whether the volume of the material to be boiled and the amount of water delivered are correct. The automatic cooking apparatus for supplying drinking water according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the door panel is provided with a fourth sensing element connected to the controller to sense whether the door panel is closed. The automatic cooking apparatus for supplying drinking water according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a cold water supply unit is further disposed on the body for supplying water of the water supply unit, including a The cold water is delivered to the third supply end of the water supply unit, wherein the third supply end is provided with a third valve connected to the controller, and the opening and closing action of the third valve is controlled via the controller. The automatic cooking apparatus for supplying drinking water according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a pair of bit grooves are provided at a position where the body is placed in the container to facilitate placement of the container.