KR20220153473A - Lifter motion controlled cooking device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention comprises: an inner pot with food contained inside; a lifter that protrudes to the inside of the inner pot and moves the food contained in the inner pot; an outer pot located outside of the inner pot; a first driving part that rotates the inner pot by generating a rotational power; a member to be measured fixed to an outer surface of the inner pot; a sensor part installed inside the outer pot and measuring a position of the member to be measured; and a control part that receives a measurement value of the sensor part and controls an operation of the first driving part. Therefore, the present invention is capable of saving time on cooking.

Description

Lifter motion controlled cooking device {LIFTER MOTION CONTROLLED COOKING DEVICE}

The present invention relates to a lifter motion-controlled cooking device capable of realizing motion suitable for cooking food by controlling the rotation of a lifter mounted on an inner pot.

In general, stir-fried dishes such as stir-fried pork, stir-fried webfoot octopus, and fried rice are cooked by mixing various ingredients, putting them in a cooking container such as a frying pan or pot, and stirring and stirring them appropriately for a certain period of time.

In particular, in order to cook delicious stir-fried dishes using meat and various by-products such as cows, pigs, chickens, etc., as well as various seafoods such as webfoot octopus, fishing rod, and squid, uniform heat must be applied evenly to food ingredients. In order to apply uniform heat to food ingredients evenly, the cook must always mix the stir-fry ingredients in front of the countertop.

For example, when a cook grabs the handle of a pan, pulls it with a small radius snap, and then pushes it up, the food material accommodated in the bottom of the pan rises briefly along the inner circumference of the pan, then flips over and falls back to the bottom of the pan. implement

In addition, if you hold the handle of the pan, push it with a small radius snap, and then pull it up while pulling it up, the food ingredients accommodated on the bottom of the pan rise briefly around the pan, then turn over and fall on the bottom of the pan. make

However, in order for a cook to flip food ingredients using a pan, a snap of the wrist must be used, and there is a problem in that a wrist joint or an arm joint is strained due to the repetitive snapping action.

In addition, since one cook can only cook one dish, it is difficult to cook a large amount of dishes or different types of stir-fried dishes at the same time. Therefore, there is a need to improve this.

The background art of the present invention is published in Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0130084 (published on November 21, 2019, title of the invention: cooking device for stir-fried dishes).

An object of the present invention is to provide a lifter motion control type cooking device capable of improving a phenomenon in which a chef's body is burdened by repeating an operation of mixing food during stir-frying.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a lifter motion-controlled cooking device capable of easily mixing food using a cooking automation device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a lifter motion-controlled cooking device capable of simultaneously mixing and roasting a large amount of food.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects and advantages of the present invention not mentioned above can be understood by the following description and will be more clearly understood by the examples of the present invention. It will also be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention may be realized by means of the instrumentalities and combinations indicated in the claims.

The lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus according to the present invention for solving the above problems has a technical feature in that the motion of the lifter mounted on the inner pot is controlled by sensing the position of the member to be measured by the operation of the sensor unit.

Specifically, since the controller controls the motion of the lifter by recognizing the location of the member to be measured, food in the inner pot can be automatically mixed by the operation of the lift.

In addition, the technical feature of the present invention is to mix the food by repeating an operation of raising the food in the inner pot in a tilted state and then dropping the food to the bottom of the inner pot.

Specifically, since the control unit determines the position of the lifter and controls the rotation direction of the inner pot to control the movement of the lifter, the lifter can implement a wok motion by repeating an action of pushing food up and then dropping it.

A lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an inner pot in which food is stored, a lifter that is detachably installed in the inner pot and protrudes into the inner pot to move food contained in the inner pot, and an outer pot of the inner pot. An outer pot located in the outer pot, a first driving unit that penetrates the lower part of the outer pot and is connected to the inner pot and generates rotational power to rotate the inner pot, a member to be measured fixed to the outer surface of the inner pot, and installed inside the outer pot to be measured It includes a sensor unit for measuring the position of the member and a control unit for receiving the measurement value of the sensor unit and controlling the operation of the first driving unit.

A lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an inner pot having an inner space in which food is contained, a lifter detachably installed in the inner pot and protruding into the inner pot to move food contained in the inner pot; An outer pot located on the outside of the inner pot, a case part installed in a shape surrounding the outside of the outer pot and having an open top, a base part located on the lower side of the case part and guiding the tilting operation of the case part, and fixed to the inside of the case part. A first drive unit that penetrates the lower part of the outer pot and is connected to the inner pot and generates rotational power to rotate the inner pot; and a second drive unit that is installed inside the base unit and generates rotational power to supply power for laying down or erecting the case; A member to be measured fixed to the outer surface of the inner pot, a sensor unit installed inside the outer pot and measuring the position of the member to be measured, and a control unit receiving the measurement values of the sensor unit and controlling the operation of the first driving unit and the second driving unit. include

In the lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus according to the present invention, food to be cooked is automatically mixed, so that the chef's body can be prevented from being overburdened.

In addition, since the present invention can automatically implement wok quality by controlling the motion of the lifter, the taste of cooked food can be maintained constant and labor costs can be reduced.

In addition, the present invention can save time required for cooking because a large amount of food can be mixed and stir-fried at the same time.

In addition to the effects described above, specific effects of the present invention will be described together while explaining specific details for carrying out the present invention.

1 is a partially cut-away perspective view of a lifter motion controlled cooking apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of a lifter motion controlled cooking apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exploded perspective view of a lifter motion controlled cooking apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a front view showing a state in which the case part is tilted forward according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the case portion is tilted forward according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a front cross-sectional view showing a state in which the inner pot according to the first embodiment of the present invention is tilted forward.
7 is a side view showing a state in which the inner pot is tilted forward according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a side view illustrating a state in which the lifter rotates counterclockwise according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a side view illustrating a state in which food is dropped to the lower portion of the inner pot by a counterclockwise rotation of the lifter according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a side view illustrating a state in which the lifter rotates clockwise while pushing food according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a side view illustrating a state in which the lifter according to the first embodiment of the present invention rotates clockwise together with food.
12 is a side view illustrating a state in which food is dropped to the lower portion of the inner pot by a clockwise rotation of the lifter according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the inner pot is positioned inside the outer pot according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the inner pot is separated from the outer pot according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a perspective view showing a sensor unit and a member to be measured according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a plan view schematically illustrating a sensor unit and a member to be measured according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a perspective view showing a sensor unit and a member to be measured according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a plan view schematically illustrating a sensor unit and a member to be measured according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The above objects, features and advantages will be described later in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and accordingly, those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs will be able to easily implement the technical spirit of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that the detailed description of the known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

1 is a partially cut-away perspective view of a lifter motion-controlled cooking device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a lifter motion-controlled cooking device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes an inner pot 10, a lifter 20, an outer pot 30, and a first driving unit 60 ), a member to be measured 200, a sensor unit 300, and a control unit 400. In addition, the lifter motion-controlled cooking device 1 includes at least one of the heating unit 40, the case unit 50, the second driving unit 90, the base unit 70, the cover unit 100, and the hot air supply unit 110. may contain one more.

In a conventional cooking apparatus for putting food 120 in the inner pot 10 and heating it, the inner pot 10 rotates in only one direction, and the rotation speed is also made at a single speed. However, since the lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention detects the position of the lifter 20 and controls the rotation direction and rotation speed of the inner pot 10 and the lifter 20, the quality of the wok and the The same motion can be implemented.

When the inner pot 10 is rotated while the inner pot 10 is tilted, the food 120 in the inner pot 10 rotates together with the lifter 20. When the inner pot 10 is rotated in the opposite direction, the food This is an operation in which 120 is dropped into the inner pot 10 and mixed while being turned over.

In the lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the position of the lifter 20 is measured to implement wok quality by rotating the inner pot 10 and the lifter 20 . To detect the position of the lifter 20, the measurement target member 200 and the sensor unit 300 are installed.

The member to be measured 200 and the sensor unit 300 are operated in a non-contact manner to prevent physical wear. However, it goes without saying that the measuring method in which an operation is performed by the contact method can also be applied to the measured member 200 and the sensor unit 300 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The control unit 400 calculates the position of the lifter 20 based on the measured values of the measured member 200 and the sensor unit 300 . The controller 400 provides a control device and an algorithm for well mixing the food 120 in the inner pot 10 with reference to the position of the lifter 20 .

In the lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the inner pot 10 is rotated by the operation of the first driving unit 60 using a motor. A lifter 20 is installed inside the inner pot 10 to stir or mix the food 120 in the inner pot 10 .

The lifter motion-controlled cooking device 1 has separate cooking motions according to the cooking method of food 120 or the type of food 120, and the control unit 400 controls the operation of the first driving unit 60 according to the cooking motion. Change the speed and direction of rotation. In addition, the control unit 400 can more effectively mix the food 120 by calculating the position of the lifter 20 based on the measurement value transmitted through the sensor unit 300 .

A lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention is a cooking appliance having both pot and pan functions. The lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus 1 heats the food 120 by using an air convection circulation structure as well as conduction of a heat source in order to more evenly cook the food 120 . The inner pot 10 is separated from the outer pot 30, and the lifter 20 is detachably installed in the inner pot 10. Since the inner pot 10 is separated from the outer pot 30, the inner pot 10 can be easily cleaned.

In addition, the cooking apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention can implement functions such as boiling, frying, and wok through rotation and heating as well as motor control when necessary.

The outer sides of the cover part 100, the case part 50, and the base part 70 form a circular curved surface. The outer diameter of the case part 50 is larger than the outer diameter of the cover part 100 , and the outer diameter of the base part 70 is larger than the outer diameter of the case part 50 . Since the outer diameter of the cooking device gradually increases from the upper side toward the lower side, the center of gravity of the cooking device is located below, preventing the cooking device from falling over.

The outer shape of the cooking device is a shape having a curved surface as a whole, and the outer shape may be formed in various shapes such as a circular shape, a cylindrical shape, an oval shape, and a spherical shape.

The cooking device is made of a substantially conical shape, and the upper side is made of a circular flat shape with the cover unit 100 installed. Since the outside of the cooking device has a curved surface, it is possible to provide a beautiful sense of aesthetics.

3 is an exploded perspective view of the lifter motion controlled cooking apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the heating unit 40, the outer pot 30, and the inner pot 10 are located inside the case part 50, and the cover part 100 is installed on the upper side of the inner pot 10. .

The heating unit 40 heats the inner pot 10 by induction. In addition, the air discharged from the hot air supply unit 110 is heated by the heat of the inner pot 10 heated by the heating unit 40 .

The heating unit 40 transfers electric energy to the inner pot 10, which is an induction-only container, using electromagnetic induction, and heats the food 120 on the principle that the resistance provided in the inner pot 10 becomes hot like a heating wire. A method of heating the inner pot 10 by the heating unit 40 according to the present invention is called induction heating.

When the heating unit 40 is operated by electromagnetic induction and current flows through the coil 41, a magnetic field is formed around the coil 41. A magnetic field affects the metal provided in the inner pot 10, which is a dedicated container, so that current flows through the inner pot 10.

The current flowing through the inner pot 10 meets the resistance of the metal and is converted into heat to heat the inner pot 10 . The heating of the inner pot 10 is achieved only when the magnetic field transmitted to the inner pot 10 is continuously changed. Electricity supplied to the coil 41 according to the present invention uses a high-frequency current. The inner pot 10 is made of iron alloy and stainless steel so that it can be quickly and easily heated under the influence of a magnetic field.

The lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes an inner pot 10, a lifter 20, an outer pot 30, a heating unit 40, a case unit 50, and a first driving unit ( 60), a base part 70, a second driving part 90, a cover part 100, a hot air supply part 110, a member to be measured 200, and a sensor part 300.

The outer pot 30 is fixed inside the case part 50, and the inner pot 10 is rotatably installed inside the outer pot 30. A space may be formed between the inner pot 10 and the outer pot 30, and if necessary, the inner pot 10 and the outer pot 30 may be installed in close contact.

The inner pot 10 rotates by using the driving force of the first driving unit 60 installed at the lower part of the outer pot 30 . The upper side of the inner pot 10 is opened and closed by the cover part 100 . A lifter 20 is installed inside the inner pot 10 so that the food 120 can be quickly mixed well when cooking the food 120 . The lifter 20 is detachably installed inside the inner pot 10 and rotates together with the inner pot 10 .

Upper inlets of the case portion 50, the inner pot 10, and the outer pot 30 are open, and the inlets of the case portion 50 are opened and closed by the cover portion 100. The inner pot 10 is located inside the outer pot 30, and the cover part 100 is positioned on the open upper side of the inner pot 10.

A heating unit 40 as a heating device is installed in the outer pot 30 of the cooking device. The heating unit 40 operates in an induction method, and the coil 41 provided in the heating unit 40 is installed along the outer circumference of the outer pot 30 . The heating unit 40 is operated by application of power to heat the inner pot 10 .

As the material of the outer pot 30 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, heat-resistant reinforced plastic or synthetic resin may be used. In addition, the material of the inner pot 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include a ferromagnetic material such as SUS430.

The cooking device according to the present invention includes two power devices and provides an optimal cooking method using a motor according to the type of food 120 . The cooking device according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a first driving unit 60 and a second driving unit 90 .

The first driving unit 60 is installed at the center of the lower end of the outer pot 30, and the inner pot 10 can be rotated 360 degrees using a motor provided in the first driving unit 60. The first driving unit 60 may rotate the inner pot 10 clockwise or counterclockwise. In addition, the rotational speed of the motor provided in the first driving unit 60 may be adjusted.

The first driving unit 60 may be fixed to the lower end of the outer pot 30 and may be fixed to the case part 50 facing the lower part of the outer pot 30 .

In addition, the motor provided in the second drive unit 90 functions to tilt the case unit 50, the outer pot 30, and the inner pot 10. The controller 400 provides a cooking operation suitable for the food 120 by controlling the operation of the first driving unit 60 and the second driving unit 90 . The controller 400 may be installed inside the case part 50 or inside the base part 70 .

The operation of the second driving unit 90 performs an operation in which the outer pot 30 or the inner pot 10 tilts forward with respect to a vertical imaginary line. In addition, the inner pot 10 is rotated in a circumferential direction based on the first driving shaft 62 of the first driving unit 60 by the operation of the first driving unit 60 .

Since the control unit 400 can control the operation of the first drive unit 60 and the second drive unit 90 to combine the movement of the inner pot 10 in various ways, the cooking apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be used in a variety of ways. Cooking method can be implemented. Since the configuration in which the control unit 400 is installed in the electronic device including the cooking device is a well-known configuration, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The cover unit 100 is provided with a hot air supply unit 110 capable of circulating internal air inside the inner pot 10 . A fan module 111 having a rotating fan is installed in the hot air supply unit 110 . The temperature of the air moved to the inside of the inner pot 10 through the hot air supply unit 110 is increased by the heating unit 40 for heating the inner pot 10 .

Hot air for cooking the food 120 provided in the inner pot 10 is generated by the operation of the hot air supply unit 110 . Therefore, the cooking time of the food 120 is shortened in a method in which the inner pot 10 is directly heated by the heating unit 40 and a method in which the food 120 is heated by hot air. In addition, the cooking apparatus according to the present invention can cook the food 120 according to the recipe of the food desired by the user.

Since the cover part 100 is detachably installed in the case part 50, the cover part 100 is separated from the case part 50 before and after cooking the food 120, and the food 120 is placed in the inner pot 10. can be put in or taken out.

The inner pot 10 is formed in a cylindrical shape to rotate while holding food 120 therein. A member to be measured 200 is installed on the outer surface of the inner pot 10 . The inner pot 10 can be modified in various ways within the technical idea of having an inner space in which food 120 is contained. The inner pot 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a pot shape with an open top.

A coupling groove 15 for coupling with the connector 63 of the first drive unit 60 to be described later may be provided on the lower surface 13 forming the bottom of the inner pot 10 . The coupling groove 15 forms a concave groove shape toward the lower side of the inner pot 10 so that the connector 63 can be inserted and hung.

A coupling groove 15 is provided on the lower side of the central protrusion 14 protruding upward from the lower surface 13 of the inner pot 10 . The central projection 14 may be formed in a hemispherical shape, and if necessary, the outer shape of the central projection 14 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the coupling groove 15.

The inner pot 10 may include an inner pot side 16 and a lower side surface 13 . The inner pot side 16 extends upward from the rim of the lower side 13 . A lifter 20 is installed on the inner pot side 16 in the vertical direction.

And when the hot air supply unit 110 is operated, the inner pot side 16 located in the movement path of the air discharged from the hot air supply unit 110 is also in the heating unit 40 to heat the air discharged from the hot air supply unit 110. heated by

The lifter 20 rotating together with the inner pot 10 functions to mix or flip the food 120 in the inner pot 10 . The lifter 20 is detachably installed in the inner pot 10, and various modifications are possible within the technical idea of moving food 120 contained in the inner pot 10 by protruding inside the inner pot 10.

The lifter 20 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a "J" shape extending in the vertical direction, and is fitted and fixed to the inner pot 10. The plate-shaped lifter 20 is installed in a curved shape along the inner surface of the inner pot 10 . Since the lifter 20 protrudes to the inside of the inner pot 10, the lifter 20 rotates together with the inner pot 10 to move the food 120 in the inner pot 10.

The outer pot 30 supporting the inner pot 10 is located outside the inner pot 10 . The outer pot 30 is formed in a shape corresponding to the inner pot 10, and the upper side is opened together with the inner pot 10. The outer pot 30 is fixed to the inside of the case part 50, the heating part 40 is installed on the side of the outer pot 30, and the first driving part 60 is installed in the lower center of the outer pot 30.

The heating unit 40 is fixed to the outer pot 30, and various modifications are possible within the technical idea of heating the inner pot 10 using an electromagnetic induction heating method by receiving electric energy. The heating unit 40 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a mounting bracket 45 and a coil 41.

The coil 41 may be installed in a shape directly surrounding the outer surface of the outer pot 30, and the coil 41 may be installed between the outer pot 30 and the inner pot 10. The inner pot 10 may also be heated in a manner in which the coil 41 is directly heated to transfer heat to the inner pot 10 .

The coil 41 according to the first embodiment of the present invention heats the inner pot 10 by induction heating by generating a magnetic field. A mounting bracket 45 is located on the outside of the outer pot 30, and a coil 41 is installed on the outside of the mounting bracket 45.

Since the heating unit 40 heats the inner pot 10 using a self-induction heating method, quick cooking of food 120 is possible. The heating unit 40 is disposed on the side surface of the inner pot 16 to induce heat in a wide area, and increases the heating rate in a magnetic induction method to facilitate temperature control according to the recipe of the food 120 .

In addition, a heating structure of an automatic cooking appliance using induction heating and hot air by the operation of the heating unit 40 is provided. In the lift motion controlled cooking apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, an induction heating type coil 41 capable of quickly and uniformly heating the rotating inner pot 10 is disposed outside the inner pot 10 . In addition, the heating unit 40 separates and disposes the induction coil 41 to generate and control hot air.

Since the mounting bracket 45 is fixed to the outside of the outer pot 30, electricity transmitted to the coil 41 is blocked from being transferred to the outer pot 30. The mounting bracket 45 may divide the mounting space vertically so that the two types of coils 41 are mounted.

The case part 50 is installed in a shape that surrounds the outside of the outer pot 30 and the heating part 40, and various modifications are possible within the technical idea of opening the upper side. The case part 50 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is rotatably installed on the upper side of the base part 70, and the heating part 40 and the outer pot 30 are fixed to the inside of the case part 50. installed in the state

The case part 50 may be made of a single member, or may be made of a plurality of members, if necessary. The case unit 50 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a body case 51, a lower case 53, and an external gear 54.

The body case 51 is installed in a shape surrounding the outside of the heating unit 40 . The upper side of the body case 51 is open and has a columnar shape with an outer diameter gradually increasing from the upper side to the lower side.

The cover part 100 is detachably installed on the upper side of the body case 51, and the lower case 53 is connected to the lower side of the body case 51. The upper and lower sides of the body case 51 have an open shape.

The lower case 53 forms a hemispherical curved surface protruding in a direction toward the base portion 70 . The lower case 53 blocks the lower side of the body case 51 and has a convex curved surface toward the lower side toward the base portion 70 .

The outer gear 54 is installed on the outer surface of the lower case 53 and has teeth meshing with the gear provided in the second drive unit 90 . The outer gear 54 is formed on the lower surface 13 of the lower case 53, and the outer gear 54 is formed along the movement path along which the case part 50 rotates. The external gear 54 extends in a belt shape along a curved shape.

Since the overall appearance of the cooking device including the case portion 50 forms a curved surface, the possibility of a safety accident can be lowered since the overall appearance of the product forms a curved surface when an elderly person, including an infant, accidentally trips over the cooking device. have.

The first driving unit 60 is fixed to the inside of the case unit 50 and generates rotational power using a motor. In addition, the first drive unit 60 is connected to the inner pot 10 through the lower part of the outer pot 30, and various modifications are possible within the technical idea of rotating the inner pot 10 using electric energy.

The first driving unit 60 uses a stepper motor. Since the control unit 400 controls the operation of the first driving unit 60, the inner pot 10 rotates slowly before the cooking motion, and the sensor unit 300 using a photosensor is installed outside the inner pot 10 to be measured. Find (200) and position the lifter (20) to the initial position (P).

When the lifter 20 moves to the initial position P, the control unit 400 operates the first driving unit 60 to rotate for cooking motion. Since the stepper motor used in the first drive unit 60 can control the rotation angle and rotation speed of the first drive shaft 62, it controls the operation of the lifter 20 when operated as a cooking motion.

The inner pot 10 can be rotated at a set angle by the operation of the first driving unit 60 using a stepper motor, and clockwise rotation and counterclockwise rotation can be alternated.

The first driving unit 60 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a first driving body 61 and a first driving shaft 62 . In addition, the first driving unit 60 may further include a connector 63 to be connected to the inner pot 10 .

The first driving body 61 is a motor that is located on the lower side of the outer pot 30 and generates rotational power. The first driving body 61 may be fixed to the lower center of the outer pot 30 . In addition, the first driving body 61 is located between the lower case 53 and the outer pot 30, and various modifications such as being fixed to the upper surface of the lower case 53 are possible. A servo motor may be used as the first driving body 61 .

The first drive shaft 62 protrudes outward from the first drive body 61, and the first drive shaft 62 rotates by the operation of the first drive body 61. The first driving shaft 62 protrudes upward from the first driving body 61, penetrates the lower center of the outer pot 30, and protrudes upward of the outer pot 30.

The connector 63 is coupled to the first drive shaft 62 penetrating the outer pot 30, and various modifications are possible within the technical idea of being inserted into the fastening groove formed on the bottom surface of the inner pot 10. A lower portion of the connector 63 forms a groove portion into which the first drive shaft 62 is inserted and caught.

The connector 63 is formed in a cross shape and is inserted into the cross-shaped coupling groove 15 provided at the bottom of the inner pot 10 to synchronize rotation with the inner pot 10 .

An imaginary line extending from the first driving shaft 62 of the first driving unit 60 passes through the center of the vertically erected inner pot 10 and extends in the vertical direction, and controls the rotation direction in the circumferential direction based on this vertical line. It is defined as one rotational direction (D1). The inner pot 10 rotates along with the lifter 20 in the first rotational direction D1 by the operation of the first drive unit 60 . The inner pot 10 can be modified in various ways, such as being able to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

The operation of the second driving unit 90 rotates the inner pot 10 in the second rotational direction D2. When an axis serving as a center when the inner pot 10 rotates toward the front of the cooking device is referred to as a horizontal reference axis, a rotation direction around the horizontal reference axis is set as the second rotation direction D2.

The inner pot 10 and the case portion 50 are rotated in the second rotational direction D2 corresponding to the length of the outer gear 54 .

The base part 70 is located on the lower side of the case part 50, and various modifications are possible within the technical idea of guiding an operation in which the case part 50 rotates and tilts. The base part 70 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a base cover 71 and a base body 75.

The base cover 71 is located on the lower side of the lower case 53 and forms a concave groove shape toward the lower case 53 . The base cover 71 forms a concave hemispherical groove toward the upper side. The curvature of the base cover 71 and the curvature of the lower case 53 are the same or similar within a set range. Therefore, the lower side of the case part 50 can be stably seated on the upper side of the base part 70 .

The base body 75 extends downward from the rim of the base cover 71 . The base body 75 forms the body of the base portion 70, and its outer diameter gradually increases from the upper side toward the lower side.

Meanwhile, a non-slip rubber pad may be installed on the lower surface 13 of the base part 70 . When using the cooking device, a non-slip rubber pad is installed to prevent the cooking device from being separated from its original position. The non-slip rubber pad is made in the shape of a rubber plate and is fixed to the lower surface 13 of the base part 70 .

The second driving unit 90 is installed inside the base unit 70, and various types of driving devices may be used within the technical idea of moving the case unit 50 by generating rotational power. The second driving unit 90 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a second driving body 91 and a rotary gear 93.

The second driving body 91 uses a motor and receives electrical energy to supply rotational power. The second driving body 91 is fixed to the inside of the base part 70 . The second driving body 91 located on the lower side of the base cover 71 supplies rotational power. The second driving body 91 may use a stepper motor and is operated under the control of the control unit 400 .

The second output shaft 92 protruding from the second driving body 91 is rotated by the operation of the second driving body 91, and the rotary gear 93 is a second output shaft provided on the second driving body 91. connected to (92). The rotating gear 93 is a circular gear and rotates together with the second output shaft 92 .

A part of the rotary gear 93 protrudes upward from the base part 70 . Therefore, when the rotary gear 93 rotates, the outer gear 54 provided in the case part 50 moves, so that the case part 50 can be rotated.

Since the rotational power of the second driving unit 90 is transmitted to the outer gear 54 provided on the lower side of the case unit 50 to rotate the case unit 50, the inclination of the inner pot 10 containing the food 120 is increased. can be adjusted

In the cooking apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, food 120 is cooked in a mode in which the inner pot 10 is rotated by operating the first driving unit 60, and by the operation of the second driving unit 90. The food 120 may be cooked in various cooking modes by implementing a motion such as tilting the inner pot 10 or cooking using a wok.

The cover part 100 can be modified in various ways within the technical concept of opening and closing the open inlet part 52 of the case part 50 . The cover part 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a disk shape, and a hot air supply part 110 is installed inside the cover part 100 . The cover part 100 is detachably installed on the upper side of the case part 50 and opens and closes the upper side of the inner pot 10 .

The cover part 100 may be made of a single member, and if necessary, a plurality of members may be detachably installed. The cover part 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a suction grill 104 and a discharge grill 105.

A hot air supply unit 110 is installed inside the cover unit 100, and a suction grill 104 and a discharge grill 105 are installed on the lower surface 13 of the cover unit 100 facing the hot air supply unit 110. do. The suction grill 104 and the discharge grill 105 have a plurality of holes through which air is moved. The fan module 111 is installed on the upper side of the suction grill 104, and the outlet of the duct unit 115 is located on the upper side of the discharge grill 105.

The suction grill 104 is installed at a position facing the fan module 111 and forms a passage through which air in the inner pot 10 moves to the fan module 111 . Therefore, the air moving to the discharge grill 105 through the duct unit 115 passes through the guide grill and moves in a direction toward the side surface 16 of the inner pot, exchanging heat with the inner pot 10 and increasing the temperature.

The discharge grill 105 is installed at a position facing the duct part 115, and guides the movement of air discharged from the duct part 115 toward the inner pot 10. The discharge grill 105 is provided with a plurality of guide grills crossing holes through which air is discharged.

In the cover part 100, the suction grill 104 is installed at a position opposite to the discharge grill 105. Therefore, the flow of air that heats the inner pot 10 with hot air passes through the hot air supply unit 110 through the suction grill 104 and then the heat flow that is supplied back to the inside of the inner pot 10 through the discharge grill 105. Flow can be easily formed.

In addition, since the suction grill 104 is installed in a direction opposite to the direction in which the inner pot 10 is inclined, it is possible to prevent food 120 in the inner pot 10 from being introduced into the suction grill 104 . For example, when the inner pot 10 is tilted only in the forward direction, the suction grill 104 is installed in the rearward direction, so the contents of the inner pot 10 tilted forward are transferred to the suction grill 104. block inflow.

The hot air supply unit 110 is installed inside the cover unit 100. In addition, the hot air supply unit 110 is located on the upper side of the inner pot 10, sucks air in the inner pot 10 and discharges the air to the inside of the inner pot 10. The hot air supply unit 110 can be modified in various ways within the technical idea of cooking food 120 with hot air. The hot air supply unit 110 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a fan module 111 and a duct unit 115.

The fan module 111 is located above the inner pot 10 and sucks air inside the inner pot 10 by rotating the fan. A motor and a rotating fan are provided inside the fan module 111, and air is moved by rotation of the fan.

The fan module 111 is installed on the upper side of the suction grill 104 of the cover part 100 and sucks air from the inner pot 10 through the suction grill 104 .

The duct unit 115 is connected to the fan module 111, and various modifications are possible within the technical idea of forming an air flow path for guiding air discharged from the fan module 111 to the inside of the inner pot 10. The duct part 115 is shaped like a conduit for guiding the movement of air. One side of the duct part 115 is connected to the fan module 111 and the other side of the duct part 115 is the discharge grill 105 of the cover part 100. ) is connected to

The heating unit 40 heats the inner pot 10 to cook the food 120 with radiant heat that heats the food 120 in the inner pot 10, and the air coming out of the hot air supply unit 110 is heated in the inner pot ( 10) and after the temperature rises, the food 120 is heated so that the food 120 can be cooked with convective heat.

The cooking apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention can heat the food 120 to various temperatures by using induction heating and hot air to heat the food 120 . The operation of the hot air supply unit 110 located on the upper part of the inner pot 10 removes unnecessary moisture from the food 120 and at the same time makes the outside of the food 120 crispy to implement a cooking function like an air fryer.

13 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the inner pot 10 is positioned inside the outer pot 30 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the outer pot 30 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the inner pot 10 is separated, and FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the sensor unit 300 and the measuring target member 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the present invention. This is a plan view schematically showing the sensor unit 300 and the measurement target member 200 according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, the member to be measured 200 is fixed to the outer surface of the inner pot 10 and rotates together with the inner pot 10, and within the technical idea of measuring by the sensor unit 300 Many variations are possible.

The member to be measured 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be mounted on the outer surface of the outer pot 30 in a sticker manner. The member to be measured 200 is made of a sticker and may be attached to and fixed to the outer surface of the outer pot 30 . The member to be measured 200 installed in the sticker method is made of white or black color in order to be measured by the sensor unit 300 . The color of the member to be measured 200 is not limited to white or black, and stickers made of various colors and materials are used as the member to be measured 200 within the technical idea for easy measurement by the sensor unit 300. can be used

In addition, the member to be measured 200 may be installed on the outer surface of the outer pot 30 in such a way that printing is performed. The member to be measured 200 may be printed on the outer surface of the outer pot 30 using a laser. The outer surface of the outer pot 30 may be irradiated with laser to form the member to be measured 200 measured by the sensor unit 300 .

Also, the member to be measured 200 may be installed by processing the outer surface of the outer pot 30 . The member to be measured 200 may be formed by digging the outer surface of the outer pot 30 using a tool. Alternatively, the member to be measured 200 may be installed using a method of attaching a separate component to the outer surface of the outer pot 30.

The member to be measured 200 is a measurement target sensed by the sensor unit 300 using a photosensor to find the position of the lifter 20 .

The sensor unit 300 is installed inside the outer pot 30, and various modifications are possible within the technical idea of measuring the position of the member 200 to be measured. The sensor unit 300 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a photosensor for irradiating light toward the inner pot 10 .

The sensor unit 300 using a photosensor is installed on the inner surface of the outer pot 30 facing the moving path of the member 200 to be measured. Since the sensor unit 300 using an optical photosensor senses the member 200 to be measured, the position of the lifter 20 can be calculated based on the position of the member 200 to be measured.

The sensor unit 300 using an optical photo sensor is a reflective sensor for finding the position of the lifter 20 . Infrared rays emitted from the light emitting unit of the sensor unit 300 are reflected on the outer surface of the inner pot 10 or the member to be measured 200 and then enter the light receiving unit of the sensor unit 300 . The amount of infrared light received by the sensor unit 300 varies depending on the material and color of the surface on which the infrared rays are reflected.

Objects recognized by the sensor unit 300 using an optical photo sensor are the inner pot 10 and the member 200 to be measured. The sensor unit 300 is located between the outer pot 30 and the inner pot 10 and measures the position of the member to be measured 200 in a non-contact manner.

The control unit 400 receives the measured value of the sensor unit 300, and various modifications are possible within the technical concept of controlling the operation of the first driving unit 60 and the second driving unit 90. The control unit 400 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is installed inside the base unit 70.

The control unit 400 controls the operation of the first driving unit 60 so that the lifter 20 starts motion at the initial position P, which is the set position. The controller 400 sets the angle between the lifter 20 and the member to be measured 200 as the set angle A based on the central point C of the inner pot 10 .

The controller 400 rotates the inner pot 10 by referring to the fixed position F where the sensor unit 300 is installed in the outer pot 30 and the position where the member 200 is measured, so that the lifter 20 is at the center point. Control the operation of the first drive unit 60 to be located on the lower side of (C). The control unit 400 controls the motion of the lifter 20 based on the set angle (A) and the fixed position (F) of the sensor unit 300.

The control unit 400 according to the first embodiment of the present invention operates the first driving unit 60 based on the measurement value of the sensor unit 300 to move the lifter 20 to the initial position P, and then eats food. The cooking motion of (120) starts. The reason why the lifter 20 is located below the center point C of the inner pot 10 as the initial position P is that the food 120 is lifted from the inner pot 10 by its own weight. This is because of the reason why they gather on the lower side of

The control unit 400 sets a state in which the lifter 20 is located under the inlet 52 of the inner pot 10 in a state where the inner pot 10 is tilted as the initial position P of the lifter 20 . Since the initial position P of the lifter 20 is set, the control unit 400 moves the lifter 20, which is not in the initial position P, to the initial position P before the start of the cooking motion.

Based on the center point (C) of the space at the opening of the inner pot (10), set a vertical line passing through the center point (C), and the point where the vertical line extending downward from the center point (C) touches the inner pot (10) is the lifter. Set to the initial position (P) of (20). The position of the lifter 20 on the inner surface of the inner pot 10 can be displayed in units of angles. For example, the lifter 20 at the initial position (P) is set to be at a position of 0 °, moves clockwise along the inner surface of the inner pot 10 based on the center point (C) of the inner pot 10, The angle at which the lifter 20 is positioned increases.

During stir-frying, the lifter 20 is moved to the 0° position and then cooking begins. In addition, the motion range in which the lifter 20 is moved may be set to a position between 0° and 90° and between 270° and 360°.

When the position of the lifter 20 changes from 0° to 90°, the food 120 moving together with the lifter 20 is separated from the lifter 20 and falls onto the inner surface of the inner pot 10 . Also, when the position of the lifter 20 changes from 270° to 360°, the food 120 moving along with the lifter 20 is separated from the lifter 20 and falls onto the inner surface of the inner pot 10 .

The controller 400 stirs the food 120 while alternately rotating the lifter 20 clockwise and counterclockwise. Since the lifter 20 rotates clockwise and counterclockwise alternately together with the inner pot 10, the food 120 pushed up by the lifter 20 falls to the inside of the inner pot 10 and moves the food 120 upward. Mixing can be done more quickly and easily.

Hereinafter, the operating state of the lifter motion controlled cooking apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

4 is a front view showing a state in which the case part 50 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is tilted forward, and FIG. 5 is a front view of the case part 50 according to the first embodiment of the present invention tilted forward. 6 is a front cross-sectional view showing a forward inclined state of the inner pot 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 , the controller 400 operates the second drive unit 90 to tilt the inner pot 10 toward the front (left side of FIG. 5 ). The inner pot 10 is installed inclined, and the food 120 inside the inner pot 10 also gathers under the inner pot 10 .

When a cooking motion input signal is input by the user to the control unit 400 through the control unit, the control unit 400 rotates the inner pot 10 at a low speed by operating the first driving unit 60 using a stepper motor. The sensor unit 300 senses the measured member 200 using a photosensor and transmits the measured value to the control unit 400 .

The controller 400 controls the operation of the first drive unit 60 so that the lifter 20 is moved to the initial position P as shown in FIG. 13 with reference to the position of the member to be measured 200 .

Alternatively, the inner pot 10 is slowly rotated to set the initial position P of the lifter 20 before the first driving unit 60 is operated for cooking. When the measuring target member 200 is measured by the sensor unit 300 while the inner pot 10 is rotating, the operation of the first driving unit 60 is stopped, so the lifter 20 is stopped at the initial position P. can

In the lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus 1 of the present invention, since cooking is performed by tilting the inner pot 10 during cooking processes such as stir-frying and baking, excluding boiling soup and soup, the initial position P, which is the starting point of the lifter 20, is important. .

In a state where the inner pot 10 is tilted, the initial position (P) of the lifter 20 is the center of the inclined surface of the inner pot 10, and the lifter 20 is shaken from side to side or the contents are removed from the initial position (P). The rotation and rolling motion proceeds. If the initial position P of the lifter 20 is not designated, it is difficult for the lifter 20 to accurately shake or roll the contents.

When power is applied to the lifter motion-controlled cooking device 1 and the cooking motion is completed, the position of the lifter 20 is initialized to the initial position (P), which is the starting point, and the cooking motion is a motion for cooking based on the initial position (P). implement

Since the motor of the first drive unit 60 uses a stepper motor, the control unit 400 operates the first drive unit 60 by calculating an angle at which the lifter 20 rotates, so that the motion of the lifter 20 is implemented.

In the controller 400, the position where the sensor unit 300 is installed in the outer pot 30, the position where the member 200 to be measured is installed in the inner pot 10, and the set angle between the member 200 and the lifter 20 (A) is entered. Therefore, the control unit 400 can easily calculate the current position of the lifter 20 by receiving the measured value of the member to be measured 200 .

7 is a side view showing a state in which the inner pot 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is tilted forward. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 , in a state where the inner pot 10 is tilted, the position of the lifter 20 is corrected so that the lifter 20 is positioned under the inner pot 10 together with the food 120 .

When the motion of stirring the food 120 for stir-frying is implemented, the control unit 400 can adjust the rotational direction and rotational speed of the lifter 20 by calculating the operating angle of the stepper motor used as the first drive unit 60. have.

8 is a side view showing a state in which the lifter 20 rotates counterclockwise according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8 , the inner pot 10 and the lifter 20 rotate counterclockwise to push the food 120 upward of the inner pot 10 .

9 is a side view illustrating a state in which food 120 is dropped to the lower portion of the inner pot 10 by the counterclockwise rotation of the lifter 20 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9 , while the counterclockwise rotation of the lifter 20 is stopped, the food 120 is dropped from the lifter 20 into the inner pot 10 .

10 is a side view showing a state in which the lifter 20 according to the first embodiment of the present invention rotates clockwise while pushing food 120, and FIG. 11 is a side view of the lifter according to the first embodiment of the present invention ( 20) is a side view showing a state in which food 120 rotates clockwise. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 , the lifter 20 and the inner pot 10 rotate clockwise to push the food 120 clockwise.

FIG. 12 is a side view illustrating a state in which food 120 is dropped to the lower portion of the inner pot 10 by the clockwise rotation of the lifter 20 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 12 , while the clockwise rotation of the lifter 20 is stopped, the food 120 falls from the lifter 20 into the inner pot 10 .

Mixing of the food 120 is performed while the food 120 rises along the lifter 20 and then falls. The position of the lifter 20 is continuously sensed by an operation in which the sensor unit 300 measures the position of the member to be measured 200 and transmits the measured value to the control unit 400 .

As described above, the movement of the lifter 20 to the initial position (P) and the mixing of the cooked food 120 are automatically performed by adjusting the rotation direction and rotation speed of the lifter 20, which is unreasonable to the body of the cook. The phenomenon of going can be prevented.

In addition, the sensor unit 300 can control the motion of the lifter 20 by continuously measuring the position of the member to be measured 200, and wok-jil can be automatically realized by the rotational motion of the lifter 20. Therefore, according to the present invention, the taste of the cooked food 120 can be kept constant and labor costs can be reduced. In addition, if the number of lifter motion-controlled cooking devices 1 is increased, a large amount of food can be simultaneously mixed and stir-fried, so time required for cooking can be saved.

Hereinafter, the sensor unit 310 and the member to be measured 210 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

For convenience of description, elements having the same configuration and operation as those of the first embodiment of the present invention are referred to with the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

17 is a perspective view showing a sensor unit 310 and a member to be measured 210 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the sensor unit 310 and the measurement target according to the second embodiment of the present invention It is a plan view schematically showing the member 210.

As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a sensor unit 310 and a member to be measured 210 are installed outside the inner pot 10 to detect the position of the lifter 20 using a magnetic Hall sensor. .

The member to be measured 210 includes a measurement magnet fixed to the outer surface of the outer pot 30 . The measurement magnet is a permanent magnet and is a member for finding the position of the lifter 20 . The member to be measured 210 having a magnetic force is fixed to the outer surface of the inner pot 10 and is measured by the sensor unit 310 using a hall sensor.

The sensor unit 310 includes a Hall sensor that detects a magnetic field. The magnetic hall sensor is used for detecting objects with magnetic force, and detects the material of the inner pot 10 and the member to be measured 210, which is a magnet attached to the inner pot 10, separately.

The sensor unit 310 according to the second embodiment of the present invention uses a Hall sensor, and the measuring target member 210 uses a measuring magnet. Accordingly, when an input signal for executing a cooking motion is input to the control unit 400 by a user, the sensor unit 310 using a hall sensor starts sensing.

Then, the first driving unit 60 using a step motor is operated to slowly rotate the inner pot 10 . The sensor unit 310 using a hall sensor detects the magnetic field of the member to be measured 210 rotating together with the inner pot 10 and transmits the measured value to the control unit 400 .

The control unit 400 controls the operation of the first driving unit 60 to move the lifter 20 to the initial position P, and then starts the cooking motion.

The lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus 1 according to the present invention as described above quickly grasps the position of the lifter 20 for moving food 120, moves the lifter 20 to the initial position P, and then cooks. If you start the motion, you can save the time required for cooking.

In addition, based on the position detection technology of the lifter 20, various cooking motions such as boiling, baking, and flipping are possible, and complex cooking is also possible.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings illustrated, but the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings disclosed in this specification, and various modifications are made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. It is obvious that variations can be made. In addition, although the operational effects according to the configuration of the present invention have not been explicitly described and described while describing the embodiments of the present invention, it is natural that the effects predictable by the corresponding configuration should also be recognized.

1: Lifter motion controlled cooking device
Reference Numerals 10: Inner pot 13: Lower side 14: Central protrusion 15: Coupling groove 16: Inner pot side
20: lifter
30: outer pot
40: heating unit 41: coil 45: mounting bracket
50: case part 51: body case 52: inlet part 53: lower case 54: external gear
60: first driving unit 61: first driving body 62: first driving shaft 63: connector
70: base part 71: base cover 75: base body
90: second driving unit 91: second driving body 92: second output shaft 93: rotation gear
100: cover part 104: suction grill 105: discharge grill
110: hot air supply unit 111: fan module 115: duct unit
120: food
D1: 1st rotation direction
D2: 2nd rotation direction
200: member to be measured 210: member to be measured
300: sensor unit 310: sensor unit
400: control unit
C: center point A: set angle F: fixed position P: initial position

Claims (20)

An inner pot in which food is contained;
a lifter that is detachably installed in the inner pot and protrudes into the inner pot to move food contained in the inner pot;
an outer pot positioned outside the inner pot;
a first driving unit that passes through a lower portion of the outer pot and is connected to the inner pot and rotates the inner pot by generating rotational power;
a member to be measured fixed to an outer surface of the inner pot;
a sensor unit installed inside the outer pot and measuring the position of the member to be measured; and
A lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus comprising a control unit receiving the measurement value of the sensor unit and controlling the operation of the first driving unit.
According to claim 1,
The control unit controls the operation of the first driving unit so that the lifter starts a motion at a set position.
According to claim 1,
The sensor unit lifter motion control type cooking device including a photosensor for radiating light toward the inner pot.
According to claim 3,
The lifter motion-controlled cooking device wherein the member to be measured is mounted in a sticker manner on the outer surface of the outer pot.
According to claim 3,
The member to be measured is a lifter motion-controlled cooking device installed in a manner of processing an outer surface of the outer pot.
According to claim 3,
The lifter motion control type cooking device wherein the member to be measured is installed in such a way that printing is performed on the outer surface of the outer pot.
According to claim 1,
The control unit sets an angle between the lifter and the member to be measured based on the central point of the inner pot as a set angle, and controls the motion of the lifter based on the set angle and the fixed position of the sensor unit. cooking device.
According to claim 1,
The lifter motion-controlled cooking device wherein the sensor unit includes a Hall sensor for detecting a magnetic field.
According to claim 8,
The member to be measured includes a measuring magnet fixed to an outer surface of the outer pot.
According to claim 1,
The control unit operates the first driving unit based on the measurement value of the sensor unit to move the lifter to an initial position and then starts a cooking motion of food.
According to claim 10,
The control unit sets a state in which the lifter is located under the inlet of the inner pot in a state in which the inner pot is tilted as an initial position of the lifter.
According to claim 10,
The control unit stirs the food by alternately rotating the lifter in a clockwise direction and in a counterclockwise direction.
An inner pot having an inner space in which food is contained;
a lifter that is detachably installed in the inner pot and protrudes into the inner pot to move food contained in the inner pot;
an outer pot positioned outside the inner pot;
a case portion installed in a shape surrounding the outer side of the outer pot and having an upper side opened;
a base part located below the case part and guiding a tilting operation of the case part;
a first driving unit fixed to the inside of the case unit, passing through a lower portion of the outer pot and connected to the inner pot, and rotating the inner pot by generating rotational power;
a second drive unit installed inside the base unit and generating rotational power to supply power for laying down or erecting the case unit;
a member to be measured fixed to an outer surface of the inner pot;
a sensor unit installed inside the outer pot and measuring the position of the member to be measured; and
A lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus comprising a control unit receiving the measurement value of the sensor unit and controlling the operation of the first driving unit and the second driving unit.
According to claim 13,
A lifter motion-controlled cooking device further comprising a heating unit fixed to the outside of the outer pot and receiving electric energy to heat the inner pot.
According to claim 13,
The sensor unit lifter motion control type cooking device including a photosensor for radiating light toward the inner pot.
According to claim 15,
The member to be measured is mounted on the outer surface of the outer pot in a sticker manner or installed in a manner of processing the outer surface of the outer pot.
According to claim 13,
The lifter motion-controlled cooking device wherein the sensor unit includes a Hall sensor for detecting a magnetic field.
According to claim 17,
The member to be measured includes a measuring magnet fixed to an outer surface of the outer pot.
According to claim 13,
A heating unit fixed to the outside of the outer pot and receiving electric energy to heat the inner pot; further comprising:
The heating unit includes a coil installed in a shape surrounding an outer surface of the outer pot, and uses an induced current generated by a magnetic field as a heat source.
According to claim 13,
The first driving unit may include a first driving body located on the lower side of the outer pot and generating rotational power;
a first drive shaft that protrudes outward from the first drive body and rotates; and
A lifter motion-controlled cooking apparatus comprising: a connector coupled to the first driving shaft passing through the outer pot and inserted into and caught in a fastening groove formed on a bottom surface of the inner pot.

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