Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus for preparing cooking recipe and, more particularly, to a dispensing device configured to dispense ingredients from at least one ingredient container of the apparatus.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] Currently, in a marketplace there are number of cooking recipe apparatuses for preparing any type of food either solid or liquid. These apparatuses automate the process of making the recipe by taking an input for preparation. These apparatuses contain at least one solid ingredient container and at least one liquid ingredient container. According to the preparation parameters, the recipe is prepared and served to a user.
[0003] The conventionally available beverage apparatus is complex in structure and cumbersome to clean on day-to-day basis. The conventional apparatus is quite heavy, and it is not easy to replace the faulty part in case the apparatus or individual components are broken down.
[0004] Additionally, the conventional apparatus comprises of a dispensing device. The dispensing device dispenses beverage or recipe based on the requirement of the user. The dispensing device has an opening that allows dispensing, and this opening is also responsible for moisture or insects entering the apparatus. This opening needs to be closed and opened based on the requirement.
[0005] Another short coming of the currently available apparatus in the market is that it does not has any mechanism to replace the ingredients with an ease.
[0006] The current invention addresses the need of modularity for the various components of the beverage apparatus.
SUMMARY
[0007] An apparatus for preparing a cooking recipe is disclosed. The apparatus comprising a main body, at least one accommodation section configured with the main body, and at least one ingredient container configured to be removably accommodated inside the at least one accommodation section.
[0008] An apparatus for preparing a cooking recipe, the apparatus comprising: a main body, at least one accommodation section configured with the main body, at least one ingredient container configured to be removably accommodated inside the at least one accommodation section, and a dispensing device configured with the at least one ingredient container, wherein the dispensing device dispenses ingredients from the at least one ingredient container.
[0009] In an embodiment, the dispending device is configured with an auger to dispense a pre-determined quantity of ingredient while preparing the cooking recipe.
[00010] In an embodiment, the auger is specially designed with a threaded head. The current auger design is conically shaped. The conical shape helps auger to smoothly rotate in reverse direction even if the dispensing device is full of ingredients.
[00011] The threaded auger helps nozzle cap to move forward while it is rotating in a clockwise direction and move backwards while it is rotating in anticlockwise direction. Also, the threaded design of the auger allows to this as a plug and play type, and it is also easily removable or detachable.
[00012] In an embodiment, wherein the auger includes a rear end, and the rear end is coupled to a motor.
[00013] In an embodiment, the dispensing device is coupled at a rear end with a motor to rotate the auger in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions for dispensing ingredient stored in the at least one ingredient container.
[00014] In an embodiment, a nozzle cap configured co-axially and freely at the threaded head, wherein the nozzle cap closes an opening provided in the dispensing device when the apparatus is not dispensing the ingredients.
[00015] In an embodiment, comprising a spring configured at the threaded head.
[00016] In an embodiment, the spring is configured to provide restoring force to the nozzle cap such that the nozzle cap is displaced to the opening provided in the dispensing device when the apparatus is not dispensing the ingredients or when the motor is not actuating.
[00017] In an embodiment, the auger is tapered at the threaded head.
[00018] A dispensing device configured to dispense ingredients from at least one ingredient container of an apparatus. The dispensing device comprising an auger to dispense a pre-determined quantity of ingredient, wherein the auger is specially designed with a threaded head, and wherein the auger includes a rear end, and the rear end is coupled to a motor. The present dispensing device is a plug and play type system.
[00019] In an embodiment, a spring configured at the threaded head, wherein the spring is configured to provide restoring force to a nozzle cap such that the nozzle cap is displaced to an opening provided in the dispensing device when the apparatus is not dispensing the ingredients or when the motor is not actuating. The present nozzle cap acts as an automatic locking system and it helps to keep dispensing device clean and dry. It is also protect ingredient from steam while dispensing is not underway.
[00020] The advantage of the present invention is of easy serviceability of the apparatus is accomplished via a modular or removable components of the apparatus. As most of the apparatus’ components are removable thus the serviceability of the apparatus is increased. The dispensing device is configured with a nozzle cap which helps keeps the moisture away when the apparatus is not in use. Thus, hygiene can be maintained with the apparatus while preparing the cooking recipe.
[00021] Another advantage of the present invention is that the storage box is removable with the dispensing device, thereby serviceability of the apparatus along with the dispensing device is quite easy. Especially, as the storage box is non-refillable, one needs to replace the entire storage box for replenishing the ingredients of the storage box. Thus, hygiene can be maintained with the apparatus while preparing the cooking recipe and when the ingredients are required to be replenished, technician just needs to replace the storage box with a new filled storage box. Moreover, the modular nature of the apparatus of the present invention is quite unique for maintaining hygiene and serviceability.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00022] The invention itself, together with further features and attended advantages, will become apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments of the present invention are now described, by way of example only wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[00023] Figure 1 illustrates an apparatus for preparing a cooking recipe in a perspective view, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[00024] Figure 2 illustrates a main body of the apparatus in a front view, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;
[00025] Figures 3a and 3b illustrate the at least one ingredient container removably accommodated inside the at least one accommodation section, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[00026] Figure 4 illustrates a dispensing device configured with at least one ingredient container, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[00027] Figure 5 illustrates an auger, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[00028] Figures 6a, and 6c illustrate a state or location of a nozzle cap of the dispensing device when the apparatus is dispensing the ingredients; and
[00029] Figure 6b and 6d illustrate the state or location of the nozzle cap of the dispensing device when the apparatus is not dispensing the ingredients.
[00030] The drawings referred to in this description are not to be understood as being drawn to scale except if specifically noted, and such drawings are only exemplary in nature.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00031] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, an embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described here below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention.
[00032] The term “comprises”, comprising, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, structure, or method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or structure or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[00033] For the better understanding of this invention, reference would now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the accompanying Figures and description here below, further, in the following Figures, the same reference numerals are used to identify the same components in various views.
[00034] Figure 1 illustrates an apparatus (100) for preparing a cooking recipe. The apparatus (100) comprising a main body (130). The apparatus is used to any type of cooking recipe including a liquid recipe and a solid recipe. The liquid recipe may include, for example, tea or coffee. The solid recipe may include, for example, kheer or noodle etc. The apparatus (100) may be constructed and may include an induction cooking apparatus, a mixer, an automated ingredient delivery system and a user interface, and describes at least an embodiment of this invention. The apparatus (100) may include food material, storage box, induction coil, portion of the electronics, ingredient containers, ingredients, user interface, ventilation, or chamber wall. Food material may be cooked in a vessel using an induction cooking apparatus, which may include induction coil, a cover plate, and an electronic processor to automate the entire cooking recipe. To allow for good transfer of heat using induction type device. Ingredients needed for the food being cooked may be present in storage boxes. The recipe used for cooking may be entered into a user interface, for example, a touchscreen display or into some other type of user interface. Ventilation may be used to take away a portion or substantially all the gaseous effluents from the cooking process. The chamber wall may be used to separate the region of the apparatus used for cooking the food, and which is exposed to gaseous effluents and heat, from other parts of the apparatus. The electronics in portion of the electronics may include some part or all the electronics needed for induction cooking, it may include the power supply to the whole apparatus, it may include controllers or other integrated circuits for the user interface. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove and that several variations of the concepts in FIG. 1 may be possible. For example, one may use a conventional cooking hot plate instead of the induction cooking apparatus. Furthermore, the user interface may be constructed in several ways. Many other modifications within the scope of the illustrated embodiments of the invention described herein will suggest themselves to such skilled persons after reading this specification.
[00035] Referring to Figure 2, the main body (130) comprising a housing section (200) and a door (202) configured to provide at least partial concealment to the housing section (200). The housing section (200) mounted with an accommodation section (102). The accommodation section (102) accommodates the at least one ingredient container (104). The electronic portion (not shown) is disposed at a back portion of the housing section (200). The electronic portion (not shown) accommodates the electronics or PCBs to control the apparatus (100) of the present invention.
[00036] Referring again to Figure 2, the interface (500) is positioned on the main body (130) for accepting at least one preparation parameter for preparing the beverage. In still another embodiment, the interface (500) may be a touch-based display for accepting input. In still another embodiment, the interface (500) may be a soft button operated input means. In still another embodiment, the interface (500) may also be configured with a display to provide information related to preparation parameters or process involved such as heating, ready, error or a like. In still another embodiment, the interface (500) configured with a start button to initiate the beverage preparation according to predetermined selected preparation parameters.
[00037] Figures 3a and 3b illustrate the apparatus (100) where at least one ingredient container (104) configured to be removably accommodated inside the at least one accommodation section (102). The at least one ingredient container (104) is configured to store the ingredients. In an embodiment, the at least one ingredient container (104) configured to accommodate any one of a solid or a liquid ingredient for preparing the cooking recipe. For example, the ingredient containers (104) may accommodate sugar, dry milk powder, liquid milk, or water.
[00038] Referring again to Figures 3a and 3b, the at least one ingredient container (104) and the at least one accommodation section (102) are configured with a guide rail mechanism (200, 300) such that the at least one ingredient container (104) is removably accommodated inside the at least one accommodation section (102). In an embodiment, a guide (200) may be provided with the accommodation section (102) and a corresponding rail (300) may be provided with the at least one ingredient container (104). In another embodiment, the guide (200) may be provided with the at least one ingredient container (104) whereas the corresponding rail (300) may be provided with the accommodation section (102). In an embodiment, the at least one ingredient container (104) may be removed to service or clean the apparatus (100) as the at least one ingredient container (104) is slidably accommodated inside the accommodation section (102).
[00039] The at least one ingredient container (104) comprising the at least one storage box (110) and the dispensing device (106). In an embodiment, the dispensing device (106) may also be configured with the guide rail mechanism (200, 300) such that the dispensing device is removably accommodated inside the at least one accommodation section (102). Herein also the dispensing device (106) may be disposed with the rail and guide mechanism (200, 300).
[00040] In an embodiment, the gripping portion (108) is disposed at a front surface of the at least one storage box (110). The gripping portion (108) is configured in such a way that while pulling through the gripping portion (108) the entire assembly of the at least one ingredient container (104) i.e., the storage box (110) and the dispensing device (106) are detached from the accommodation section (102) of the apparatus (100). In an embodiment, the gripping portion (108) may also be a clip, a hook, or a holder type member coupled to the front surface of the at least one ingredient container (104). The guide rail mechanism (200, 300) makes the cleaning process easier as the container (104) is removed from the accommodation section (102) quite easily and conveniently.
[00041] Figure 4 illustrates the dispensing device (106) snap fitted with the at least one ingredient container (104), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The dispensing device (106) is snap fitted (400) via a snap fit arrangement (400) with the at least one ingredient container (104). In an embodiment, the snap fit arrangement (400) is disposed on the lower portion of the dispensing device (106). In an embodiment, the dispensing device (106) may be configured with an auger (606) in a predetermined measured quantity to dispose the ingredients stored in the storage box (110). The at least one ingredient container (104) is non-refillable or disposable type. In an embodiment, the at least one storage box (110) is made up from any one from a food grade plastic, a food grade Aluminum, or a food grade alloy. In an embodiment, the dispensing device (106) configured with the at least one ingredient container (104), wherein the dispensing device (106) dispenses ingredients from the at least one ingredient container (104) via an opening provided in the at least one ingredient container (104). In still another embodiment, the dispending device (106) is configured with an auger (606) to dispense a pre-determined quantity of ingredient while preparing the cooking recipe. The auger (606) includes a rear end (604), and the rear end (604) is coupled to a motor (602). Therefore, the dispensing device (106) is coupled at a rear end with a motor (602) to rotate the auger (606) in both clockwise and/or anti-clockwise directions for dispensing ingredient stored in the at least one ingredient container (104).
[00042] Referring again to Figure 4, a spring (610) configured at the threaded head (608). The spring (610) is configured to provide restoring force to a nozzle cap (612) such that the nozzle cap (612) is displaced to an opening (616) provided in the dispensing device (106) when the apparatus (100) is not dispensing the ingredients or when the motor (602) is not actuating. In an embodiment, the spring (610) may be any restoring element made up of flexible material.
[00043] Referring to Figure 5, the auger (606) is specially designed with a threaded head (608). The auger (606) is also conically shaped. The conical shape helps auger (606) to smoothly rotate in reverse direction even if the dispensing device (106) is full of ingredients. The auger (606) is tapered at the threaded head (608).
[00044] Referring to Figure 6a and Figure 6c, the nozzle cap (612) configured co-axially and freely at the threaded head (608). The nozzle cap (612) closes an opening (616) provided in the dispensing device (106) when the apparatus (100) is not dispensing the ingredients. Figure 6c depicts the nozzle cap (612) when the ingredients are dispensed from the dispensing device (106) through the opening (616). During the dispensing of the ingredients the motor (602) is rotated in an anti-clockwise direction (depicted by arrow direction) and the nozzle cap (612) is moved forward allowing the ingredients to dispense from the opening (616).
[00045] Referring to Figure 6b and Figure 6d, the nozzle cap (612) closes the opening (616) provided in the dispensing device (106) when the apparatus (100) is not dispensing the ingredients. Figure 6d depicts the nozzle cap (612) when the ingredients are not dispensed from the dispensing device (106) through the opening (616). During the dispensing of the ingredients the motor (602) is rotated in a clockwise direction (depicted by arrow direction) and the nozzle cap (612) is moved backwards closing the opening (616) and stopping the ingredients to be dispensed from the opening (616).
[00046] The threaded auger (606) helps the nozzle cap (612) to move forward while it is rotating in the anti-clockwise direction and move backwards while it is rotating in the clockwise direction. Also, the threaded design of the auger (606) allows to this as a plug and play type, and it is also easily removable or detachable.
[00047] The present invention provides advantage of easy of serviceability as the storage box (110) is removable with the dispensing device (106). The cleaning the apparatus along with the dispensing device (106) is quite easy. Especially, as the storage box (110) is non-refillable, one needs to replace the entire storage box (110) for replenishing the ingredients of the storage box (110). Thus, hygiene can be maintained with the apparatus (100) while preparing the cooking recipe.
[00048] While few embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the above embodiments and modifications may be appropriately made thereto within the spirit and scope of the invention.
[00049] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this invention, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.
, Claims:We claim:
1. An apparatus (100) for preparing a cooking recipe, the apparatus comprising:
a main body (130);
at least one accommodation section (102) configured with the main body (130);
at least one ingredient container (104) configured to be removably accommodated inside the at least one accommodation section (102); and
a dispensing device (106) configured with the at least one ingredient container (104), wherein the dispensing device (106) dispenses ingredients from the at least one ingredient container (104).
2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dispending device (106) is configured with an auger (606) to dispense a pre-determined quantity of ingredient while preparing the cooking recipe.
3. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the auger (606) is specially designed with a threaded head (608).
4. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the auger (606) includes a rear end (604), and the rear end (604) is coupled to a motor (602).
5. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dispensing device (106) is coupled at a rear end with a motor (602) to rotate the auger (606) in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions for dispensing ingredient stored in the at least one ingredient container (104).
6. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a nozzle cap (612) configured co-axially and freely at the threaded head (608), wherein the nozzle cap (612) closes an opening (616) provided in the dispensing device (106) when the apparatus (100) is not dispensing the ingredients.
7. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 6, comprising a spring (610) configured at the threaded head (608).
8. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the spring (610) is configured to provide restoring force to the nozzle cap (612) such that the nozzle cap (612) is displaced to the opening (616) provided in the dispensing device (106) when the apparatus (100) is not dispensing the ingredients or when the motor (602) is not actuating.
9. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the auger (606) is tapered at the threaded head (608).
10. A dispensing device (106) configured to dispense ingredients from at least one ingredient container (104) of an apparatus (100), comprising an auger (606) to dispense a pre-determined quantity of ingredient, wherein the auger (606) is specially designed with a threaded head (608), and wherein the auger (606) includes a rear end (604), and the rear end (604) is coupled to a motor (602).
11. The dispensing device (106) as claimed in claim 10, comprising: a spring (610) configured at the threaded head (608), wherein the spring (610) is configured to provide restoring force to a nozzle cap (612) such that the nozzle cap (612) is displaced to an opening (616) provided in the dispensing device (106) when the apparatus (100) is not dispensing the ingredients or when the motor (602) is not actuating.
12. The dispensing device (106) as claimed in claim 10, comprising the auger (606) is conically shaped.
Dated this 24 March 2023

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Saurabh Singh -Director
Desmania Innovation Labs LLP