A conveyor toaster includes a conveyor assembly with a bracket and a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt rotates about first and second gears. A drive motor operates to move the conveyor belt about the first and second gears. A platen is configured to be heated and is positioned relative to the conveyor belt. A mounting bracket is connected to the bracket of the conveyor assembly. Movement of the mounting bracket changes the positon of the conveyor assembly relative to the platen.

The present application discloses an automated cooking system comprising: a cooking apparatus comprising a cooking container configured to hold food or food ingredients and a stirring motion mechanism configured to produce a motion in the cooking container as to stir, mix or distribute the food or food ingredients held in the cooking container; a plurality of ingredient containers each configured to contain food ingredients; an dispensing apparatus configured to turn an ingredient container to dispense the food ingredients from an ingredient container into the cooking container; a transfer apparatus configured to move an ingredient container; a plurality of food containers each configured to hold a cooked food; a cooking container unloading mechanism configured to turn the cooking container to dispense cooked food from the cooking container to a food container which is positioned near to the cooking container; a receiving apparatus configured to hold a plurality of food containers; a transfer apparatus configured to grip and move a food container; a cyclic transport apparatus configured to move a plurality of food containers which are placed on container holders in the cyclic transport apparatus; a lid apparatus configured to limit the food or food ingredient held by the cooking container from jumping out of the cooking container, wherein the lid apparatus may also be configured to limit heat leakage during a cooking using a heater; and, a cleaning apparatus configured to wash or otherwise clean the cooking container after a cooked food is produced.

Moreover, a cooking system may comprise a computer system with algorithms configured to control these mechanisms and apparatuses.

The present application discloses an automated cooking system comprising: a cooking apparatus comprising a cooking container configured to hold food or food ingredients and a stirring motion mechanism configured to produce a motion in the cooking container as to stir, mix or distribute the food or food ingredients held in the cooking container; a plurality of ingredient containers each configured to contain food ingredients; an dispensing apparatus configured to turn an ingredient container to dispense the food ingredients from an ingredient container into the cooking container; a transfer apparatus configured to move an ingredient container; a plurality of food containers each configured to hold a cooked food; a cooking container unloading mechanism configured to turn the cooking container to dispense cooked food from the cooking container to a food container which is positioned near to the cooking container; a receiving apparatus configured to hold a plurality of food containers; a transfer apparatus configured to grip and move a food container; a cyclic transport apparatus configured to move a plurality of food containers which are placed on container holders in the cyclic transport apparatus; a lid apparatus configured to limit the food or food ingredient held by the cooking container from jumping out of the cooking container, wherein the lid apparatus may also be configured to limit heat leakage during a cooking using a heater; and, a cleaning apparatus configured to wash or otherwise clean the cooking container after a cooked food is produced.

Moreover, a cooking system may comprise a computer system with algorithms configured to control these mechanisms and apparatuses.

A transmission apparatus includes a DC motor, a level one transmission assembly, a level two transmission assembly, a level three transmission assembly, and a level four transmission assembly. The DC motor is connected to the level one transmission assembly, to drive the level one transmission assembly to act; the level one transmission assembly drives the level two transmission assembly to act; the level two transmission assembly drives the level three transmission assembly to act; the level three transmission assembly outputs kinetic energy and transforms a vertical motion into a horizontal motion through the level four transmission assembly. The transmission apparatus can output kinetic energy in many directions through a motor. One machine is endowed with a variety of machine functions. An output shaft of DC motor is directly connected to tapered gear, to make the structure more compact. A cook machine with the transmission apparatus is also provided.

Devices and methods for automating the process of making flatbread, such as roti. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing, an ingredient metering assembly, a mixing bowl assembly, a mixing actuator assembly, a cooking assembly, and an electronic assembly. The housing defines an interior volume and has several access openings with corresponding lids and/or covers. The ingredient metering assembly includes a flour container assembly, a flour delivery system, a water reservoir, and an oil reservoir. The mixing bowl assembly includes two bowls and a measurement system. The mixing actuator assembly includes a mixing mount, a mixing motor, a mixing paddle assembly, and a lower motor. The cooking assembly includes two platens and an actuator assembly. The electronic assembly includes a power source, a control module, and a LCD input/output screen. All components are integrated within the housing such that the apparatus is a consumer grade countertop appliance.

Devices and methods for automating the process of making flatbread, such as roti. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing, an ingredient metering assembly, a mixing bowl assembly, a mixing actuator assembly, a cooking assembly, and an electronic assembly. The housing defines an interior volume and has several access openings with corresponding lids and/or covers. The ingredient metering assembly includes a flour container assembly, a flour delivery system, a water reservoir, and an oil reservoir. The mixing bowl assembly includes two bowls and a measurement system. The mixing actuator assembly includes a mixing mount, a mixing motor, a mixing paddle assembly, and a lower motor. The cooking assembly includes two platens and an actuator assembly. The electronic assembly includes a power source, a control module, and a LCD input/output screen. All components are integrated within the housing such that the apparatus is a consumer grade countertop appliance.

In variants, the method can include: sampling cavity measurements of the cook cavity; determining an image representation using the cavity measurements; determining a food class based on the image representation; optionally comparing the image representation to prior image representations; optionally determining a new food class based on the image representation; optionally updating a food identification module with the new food class; and optionally determining a cook program associated with the new food class.

A physical non-stick pan with a convex-concave structure, and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The physical non-stick pan includes a pan body, where the convex-concave structure is formed on an inner surface of the pan body, the convex-concave structure comprises a convex edge protruding from the inner surface of the pan body and a recess enclosed by the convex edge, and a physical non-stick layer is at least arranged on an inner surface of the pan body in the recess. In the convex-concave structure, the convex edge protects a non-stick layer arranged in the recess, reduces a direct friction between a spatula and the non-stick layer, and prolongs a non-stick effect of the pan body.

By preheating temperature raising unit of a steam and hot water generating device beforehand to a predetermined temperature, and supplying water in an amount equal to or more than predetermined amount V (per unit time) to the temperature raising unit, a large amount of steam is instantaneously generated. At this time, hot water adhered to the temperature raising unit rises along with the steam, and the steam and hot water flowed through a steam hole, a relay tube, and a steam chamber are caused to eject instantaneously with accumulated steam pressure from a steam and hot water discharging port. The steam and hot water then hit and heat food products accommodated in a cooking chamber. Thus, a heating cooker capable of promptly heating a food product with steam can be provided.