Food truck automated cooking system with real-time brix measurement

Abstract

An automatic cooking system for food trucks capable of real-time sugar content measurement is disclosed, which can measure and adjust the sugar content of food in real time while automatically performing cooking inside the food truck. An automatic cooking system for food trucks capable of real-time sugar content measurement is stored in a box van of a food truck and automatically cooks food, and includes a cooking robot that cooks food using cooking devices and measures the sugar content of the food in real time, a control unit that includes cooking recipe data and controls the operation of the cooking robot by transmitting a control signal based on the cooking recipe data corresponding to the received order information, and corrects the sugar content of the food by readjusting the amount of sugar input of the cooking robot if the sugar content of the food deviates from a preset value during cooking, and a kiosk that receives order information and transmits the order information to the control unit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic cooking system for food trucks capable of real-time sugar content measurement. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, food trucks are mobile restaurants equipped with cooking facilities in vehicles and have recently established themselves as a new trend in the food service industry.

[0003] Food trucks are gaining popularity as a startup item for small business owners because they have the advantage of requiring less initial investment than traditional fixed-location restaurants and allowing for operation regardless of location.

[0004] Such food trucks are operated by installing cooking facilities inside a box van that has been modified from the cargo compartment of a vehicle.

[0005] The interior of the box van is equipped with basic kitchen facilities such as a countertop, sink, and refrigerator, along with various appliances necessary for cooking, while a counter for ordering and pickup is provided on the exterior.

[0006] However, conventional food trucks are operated by having cooks prepare the food directly, so the taste of the food may not be consistent depending on the cook's skill level and condition, and there was a problem in that it was difficult to accurately control quantitative taste elements, such as sweetness.

[0007] In addition, there was a problem with low work efficiency due to the nature of food trucks, where cooks had to work in a limited space.

[0008] In particular, during peak order times, it was difficult to handle the volume of orders because multiple tasks had to be performed simultaneously in a confined space, leading to long customer waiting times.

[0009] delete Prior art literature

[0010] Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1743373 The problem to be solved

[0011] The present invention was devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the objective of the present invention is to provide an automatic cooking system for food trucks capable of real-time sugar content measurement that can measure and adjust the sugar content of food in real time while automatically performing cooking inside the food truck.

[0012] Another objective of the present invention is to provide an automatic cooking system for food trucks capable of real-time sugar content measurement that can be efficiently installed and operated even in limited food truck spaces while maintaining a consistent taste quality.

[0013] Another objective of the present invention is to provide an automatic cooking system for food trucks capable of real-time sugar content measurement that can increase operational efficiency and reduce customer waiting time by automating the entire process from ordering to cooking.

[0014] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0015] An automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problem comprises: a cooking robot that is stored in a box van of a food truck and automatically cooks food, and cooks food using cooking devices and measures the sugar content of the food in real time; a control unit that includes cooking recipe data, transmits a control signal to the cooking robot based on cooking recipe data corresponding to received order information to control the operation of the cooking robot, and corrects the sugar content of the food by readjusting the amount of sugar input to the cooking robot if the sugar content of the food deviates from a preset value during cooking; and a kiosk that receives the order information and transmits the order information to the control unit.

[0016] The above cooking robot may include: a robot arm having a plurality of joints and a cooking tool for cooking food mounted at its end, which is controlled by the control unit; and a cooking measurement module mounted on the robot arm and measuring the sugar content of the food using a near-infrared spectral method while in non-contact with the food.

[0017] The above cooking measurement module may include: a non-contact sugar content meter that measures the sugar content of food using a near-infrared spectral method; and an angle adjustment unit installed on the outer surface of the robot arm and adjusting the measurement angle of the non-contact sugar content meter.

[0018] The above-described non-contact sugar content measuring device comprises: a light source unit that irradiates near-infrared rays in a wavelength range of 900 nm to 1700 nm; a light receiving unit that receives near-infrared rays reflected from food; a spectroscopic unit that analyzes the spectrum after removing noise from the spectrum of the received near-infrared rays; a computational unit that calculates a sugar content value by comparing the analyzed spectrum with pre-stored calibration curve data and transmits it to the control unit; and a distance sensor that measures the distance to the food. The light source unit can adjust the output of near-infrared rays according to the distance value measured by the distance sensor.

[0019] The angle adjustment unit may include: a first angle adjustment unit coupled to the robot arm and rotating along the outer surface of the robot arm to adjust the rotation angle of the non-contact sugar content meter; and a second angle adjustment unit coupled to the first angle adjustment unit and rotating in an up-and-down direction to adjust the rotation angle of the non-contact sugar content meter.

[0020] The first angle adjustment unit may include: a fixed sleeve coupled to and fixed to the robot arm; a rotating sleeve, a portion of which is received inside the fixed sleeve and surrounds the outer surface of the robot arm, and another portion of which is positioned outside the fixed sleeve and surrounds the outer surface of the fixed sleeve, and which rotates along the outer surface of the robot arm and the outer surface of the fixed sleeve; a bearing unit positioned between the fixed sleeve and the rotating sleeve and guiding the rotation of the rotating sleeve; a sleeve drive motor coupled to the outer surface of the fixed sleeve and generating rotational force; a drive gear coupled to the end of the sleeve drive motor and rotated by the sleeve drive motor; and a driven gear formed along the inner surface of the rotating sleeve, which meshes with the drive gear and rotates the rotating sleeve while being rotated by the drive gear.

[0021] The second angle adjustment unit may include: a first support bracket coupled to the outer surface of the rotating sleeve; a position adjustment cylinder rotatably coupled to the first support bracket and extendable along the axial direction; a second support bracket disposed at the end of the position adjustment cylinder and rotatably coupled to the non-contact sugar content meter; a first angle adjustment motor supported by the first support bracket and coupled to the position adjustment cylinder to control the vertical rotation angle of the position adjustment cylinder; and a second angle adjustment motor supported by the second support bracket and coupled to the non-contact sugar content meter to control the vertical rotation angle of the non-contact sugar content meter.

[0022] The angle adjustment unit may further include: a first guide ball disposed in plurality on the inner surface of the rotating sleeve surrounding the circumference of the robot arm, in contact with the outer surface of the robot arm to align the center axis of the rotating sleeve with the center axis of the robot arm, and performing a rolling motion along the outer surface of the robot arm when the rotating sleeve is rotated to guide the rotation of the rotating sleeve; and a second guide ball disposed in plurality on the outer surface of the rotating sleeve surrounding the circumference of the fixed sleeve, in contact with the outer surface of the fixed sleeve to align the center axis of the rotating sleeve with the center axis of the fixed sleeve, and performing a rolling motion along the outer surface of the fixed sleeve when the rotating sleeve is rotated to guide the rotation of the rotating sleeve.

[0023] The first guide ball and the second guide ball may each include: a ring-shaped cage received in a ball receiving groove recessed to a preset depth in the rotating sleeve; a ball member received inside the cage, with a portion protruding outside the cage to contact the outer surface of a supported object, and performing a rolling motion within the cage when the rotating sleeve is rotated; and an elastic support ring received in the ball receiving groove to support the ball member, and applying a counterforce to the ball member by means of elastic force when pressure is applied to the ball member in the radial direction of the rotating sleeve.

[0024] The ball member may include: a first ball member supported by the cage, with a portion protruding outside the cage to support the object to be supported; and second ball members received inside the cage, with a portion supporting the first ball member and another portion supporting ball seating grooves formed in the elastic support ring.

[0025] The apparatus further includes an extension table that is stored inside the box van and protrudes outside the box van when the cooking robot is operated; wherein the extension table may include: a slide rail coupled to the inner surface of the box van; a table body coupled to the slide rail so as to be slidably movable and accommodated inside the box van or protruding outside the box van; a rack gear disposed along the longitudinal direction of the slide rail on the inner surface of the slide rail; a pinion gear rotatably coupled to the table body and rotates while meshing with the rack gear to move the table body; a power transmission gear rotatably coupled to the table body and rotates while meshing with the pinion gear to rotate the pinion gear; and a table drive motor coupled to the power transmission gear and rotates the power transmission gear.

[0026] The above extension table may further include: an anti-detachment elastic member, a portion of which is coupled to one end of the slide rail and another portion of which is coupled to one end of the table body, and which extends when the table body protrudes outside the box van and pulls the table body inward by means of elastic force; and a stopper disposed on the inner surface of the box van and coupled to the table body when the table body protrudes outside the box van to limit the protruding length of the table body.

[0027] The stopper may include: a tubular socket coupled to the inner surface of the box van; a fixing pin slidably coupled to the socket, with a portion protruding outside the socket, and inserted into a table fixing groove formed on the side of the table body when the table body protrudes outside the box van by a preset length to restrict the movement of the table body; and a pin elastic member disposed inside the socket and elastically supporting the fixing pin toward the table body.

[0028] The apparatus further includes an arm transfer unit positioned inside the box van to support the cooking robot and to transport the cooking robot along the longitudinal direction of the box van; wherein the arm transfer unit may be configured to lower the cooking robot to store it inside when the extension table is stored inside the box van, and to raise the cooking robot to withdraw it to the outside when the extension table protrudes outside the box van.

[0029] The above arm transfer unit may include: a storage box having an open top, into which the cooking robot is stored or withdrawn to the outside; a box transfer module positioned at the bottom of the storage box to support the storage box and to transfer the storage box along the longitudinal direction of the box van; and a lifting module coupled to the storage box to support the cooking robot and to raise the cooking robot to withdraw it to the outside of the storage box or lower the cooking robot to store it inside the storage box.

[0030] The above-described housing transfer module may include: a drive box coupled to the lower surface of the storage housing and generating power; shaft wheels coupled to the drive box, positioned on both sides of the drive box, supported on the bottom surface of the box van, and rotating along the bottom surface of the box van to transfer the storage housing when the drive box is driven; and transfer guide rails positioned on the bottom surface of the box van and coupled to allow the shaft wheels to slide.

[0031] The above drive box comprises: a housing transfer motor that generates rotational force; a first bevel gear rotated by the housing transfer motor; second bevel gears that rotate by meshing with the first bevel gear; and a box body coupled to the lower surface of the storage housing and containing the housing transfer motor, the first bevel gear, and the second bevel gear inside; wherein the shaft wheels each comprise: a shaft portion rotatably coupled to the box body and rotated by the second bevel gear; a wheel portion coupled to the end of the shaft portion and supported on the bottom surface of the box van, and rotated by the shaft portion to move along the bottom surface of the box van; and a guide block disposed at the end of the wheel portion and slidably coupled to the transfer guide rail.

[0032] The lifting module may include: a lifting plate that is received inside the storage container and moves up and down along the vertical direction; a base plate that is positioned on the upper part of the lifting plate to support the cooking robot and is raised by the lifting plate; a rubber damper made of an elastic material that is positioned between the lifting plate and the base plate and elastically supports the base plate; a spring damper that is received inside the rubber damper and elastically supports the base plate; a horizontal maintaining member that is positioned between the lifting plate and the base plate, is coupled to the base plate, and adjusts the horizontal level of the base plate through length adjustment; and a lifting drive unit that is positioned on the outer surface of the storage container and configured to raise the lifting plate.

[0033] The lifting drive unit may include: support units spaced apart from the outer surface of the storage box along the vertical direction; a screw shaft rotatably coupled to the support units; a shaft motor coupled to the end of the screw shaft and rotating the screw shaft; and a lifting block coupled to the screw shaft to support the lifting plate and, when the screw shaft rotates, moves linearly along the axial direction of the screw shaft to lift the lifting plate.

[0034] The above arm transfer unit further includes a buffer unit that is housed inside the storage unit and positioned below the lifting plate to support the lifting plate; the buffer unit may include an air cushion that is positioned between the lifting plate and the bottom surface of the storage unit and supports the lifting plate by contracting or expanding in response to the height of the lifting plate; and a pump unit that is coupled to the outer surface of the storage unit and communicates with the air cushion to inject air into the air cushion or discharge air contained in the air cushion to the outside.

[0035] The above arm transfer unit further includes an auxiliary guide unit installed on the upper surface of the base plate to support the ceiling surface of the box van and slides along the ceiling surface of the box van when the base plate moves horizontally to limit shaking of the base plate; the auxiliary guide unit may include: a guide cylinder installed on the upper surface of the base plate, which shortens in length and is stored inside the storage container when the base plate is lowered, and extends in length and protrudes outside the storage container when the base plate is raised; an auxiliary bracket coupled to the upper end of the guide cylinder; and a caster unit rotatably coupled to the auxiliary bracket, which contacts a rail groove formed on the ceiling surface of the box van when the guide cylinder extends, and performs rolling motion along the rail groove when the guide cylinder moves horizontally.

[0036] An automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement according to another embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problem comprises: a cooking robot that cooks food using cooking devices and measures the sugar content of the food in real time, which is housed in a box van of the food truck and automatically cooks food; a control unit that includes cooking recipe data, transmits a control signal to the cooking robot based on cooking recipe data corresponding to received order information to control the operation of the cooking robot, and corrects the sugar content of the food by readjusting the amount of sugar input of the cooking robot if the sugar content of the food deviates from a preset value during cooking; a kiosk that receives the order information and transmits the order information to the control unit; and an extension table that is housed inside the box van and protrudes outside the box van when the cooking robot is operated.

[0037] An automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement according to another embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problem is housed in a box van of a food truck and automatically cooks food, comprising: a cooking robot that cooks food using cooking devices and measures the sugar content of the food in real time; a control unit that includes cooking recipe data, transmits a control signal to the cooking robot based on cooking recipe data corresponding to received order information to control the operation of the cooking robot, and corrects the sugar content of the food by readjusting the amount of sugar input to the cooking robot if the sugar content of the food deviates from a preset value during cooking; a kiosk that receives the order information and transmits the order information to the control unit; and an extension table that is housed inside the box van and protrudes outside the box van when the cooking robot is operated; wherein the cooking robot comprises a robot arm that has a cooking tool for cooking food mounted at its end, has a plurality of joints, and is controlled by the control unit; and a cooking measurement module mounted on the robot arm and measuring the sugar content of food using a near-infrared spectral method without contact with the food; wherein the extension table comprises: a slide rail coupled to the inner surface of the box van; a table body coupled to the slide rail so as to be slidably movable and accommodated inside the box van or protruding outside the box van; a rack gear disposed along the longitudinal direction of the slide rail on the inner surface of the slide rail; a pinion gear rotatably coupled to the table body and rotated by meshing with the rack gear to move the table body; a power transmission gear rotatably coupled to the table body and rotated by meshing with the pinion gear to rotate the pinion gear; and a table drive motor coupled to the power transmission gear and rotating the power transmission gear.

[0038] An automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement according to another embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problem comprises: a cooking robot that cooks food using cooking devices and measures the sugar content of the food in real time; a control unit that includes cooking recipe data, transmits a control signal to the cooking robot based on cooking recipe data corresponding to received order information to control the operation of the cooking robot, and corrects the sugar content of the food by readjusting the amount of sugar input to the cooking robot if the sugar content of the food deviates from a preset value during cooking; a kiosk that receives the order information and transmits the order information to the control unit; and an extendable table that is stored inside the box van and protrudes to the outside of the box van when the cooking robot is operated. and includes an arm transfer unit configured to be positioned inside the box van to support the cooking robot, to transport the cooking robot along the longitudinal direction of the box van, to lower the cooking robot to be stored inside when the extension table is stored inside the box van, and to raise the cooking robot to be withdrawn outside when the extension table protrudes outside the box van.

[0039] An automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement according to another embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problem comprises: a cooking robot that cooks food using cooking devices and measures the sugar content of the food in real time; a control unit that includes cooking recipe data, transmits a control signal to the cooking robot based on cooking recipe data corresponding to received order information to control the operation of the cooking robot, and corrects the sugar content of the food by readjusting the amount of sugar input to the cooking robot if the sugar content of the food deviates from a preset value during cooking; a kiosk that receives the order information and transmits the order information to the control unit; and an extendable table that is stored inside the box van and protrudes to the outside of the box van when the cooking robot is operated. and an arm transfer unit configured to be positioned inside the box van to support the cooking robot, to transport the cooking robot along the longitudinal direction of the box van, to lower the cooking robot to be stored inside when the extension table is stored inside the box van, and to raise the cooking robot to be withdrawn outside when the extension table protrudes outside the box van; wherein the cooking robot comprises: a robot arm having a plurality of joints and equipped with a cooking tool for cooking food at its end and controlled by the control unit; and a cooking measurement module mounted on the robot arm and measuring the sugar content of the food using a near-infrared spectral method in a non-contact state with the food; and wherein the extension table comprises: a slide rail coupled to the inner surface of the box van; a table body slidably coupled to the slide rail to be received inside the box van or protrude outside the box van; and a rack gear positioned along the longitudinal direction of the slide rail on the inner surface of the slide rail. A pinion gear rotatably coupled to the table body and rotates in engagement with the rack gear to move the table body;A power transmission gear rotatably coupled to the table body and rotates by meshing with the pinion gear to rotate the pinion gear; and a table drive motor coupled to the power transmission gear and rotating the power transmission gear; wherein the arm transfer unit comprises: a storage box having an open top and into which the cooking robot is stored or withdrawn to the outside; a box transfer module disposed at the bottom of the storage box to support the storage box and to transfer the storage box along the longitudinal direction of the box van; and a lifting module coupled to the storage box to support the cooking robot and to raise the cooking robot to withdraw it to the outside of the storage box or lower the cooking robot to store it inside the storage box. Effects of the invention

[0040] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sugar content of food can be measured and controlled in real time during the cooking process using a non-contact sugar content measurement method utilizing near-infrared spectroscopy, thereby maintaining a consistent taste quality.

[0041] In addition, it can provide a consistent taste based on recipe data stored in the control unit, and enables the realization of a more accurate taste through real-time sugar content measurement and correction functions.

[0042] In addition, a hygienic cooking process can be implemented by adopting a non-contact sugar content measurement method.

[0043] In addition, the automated cooking system allows for efficient installation and operation even in the limited space of a food truck, thereby increasing space utilization and reducing the workload of food truck operators, enabling stable service provision even during peak times.

[0044] In addition, customer satisfaction can be increased by linking the kiosk ordering system with the automated cooking system, thereby shortening the time from order to cooking.

[0045] The effects according to the present invention are not limited to those exemplified above, and a wider variety of effects are included within the present invention. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0046] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an automatic cooking system for a food truck according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a cooking robot according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram schematically illustrating a non-contact sugar content measuring instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an angle adjustment unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a guide ball according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the expanded state of an expansion table according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of part "A" of FIG. 6 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an arm transfer unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0047] Hereinafter, embodiments are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, various modifications may be made to the embodiments, and thus the scope of the patent application is not limited or restricted by these embodiments. It should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions to the embodiments are included within the scope of the rights.

[0048] Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only and may be modified and implemented in various forms. Accordingly, the embodiments are not limited to the specific disclosed forms, and the scope of this specification includes modifications, equivalents, or substitutions that fall within the technical concept.

[0049] Terms such as "first" or "second" may be used to describe various components, but these terms should be interpreted solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component.

[0050] When it is stated that a component is "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to or coupled with that other component, or that there may be other components in between.

[0051] The terms used in the embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as intended to be limiting. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0052] In addition, when describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical components are assigned the same reference numeral regardless of drawing symbols, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted. In describing the embodiments, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art could unnecessarily obscure the essence of the embodiments, such detailed description is omitted.

[0053] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

[0054] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0055] The shapes, sizes, ratios, angles, numbers, etc. disclosed in the drawings for explaining embodiments of the present invention are exemplary, and therefore the present invention is not limited to the depicted details. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention, such detailed description is omitted. Where terms such as "includes," "has," or "is made up" are used in this specification, other parts may be added unless "only" is used. Where a component is expressed in the singular, it includes cases where it includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0056] In interpreting the components, they are interpreted to include a margin of error even in the absence of a separate explicit statement.

[0057] In the case of describing a positional relationship, for example, when the positional relationship between two parts is described using expressions such as 'on,' 'upper,' 'lower,' or 'next to,' one or more other parts may be located between the two parts unless 'immediately' or 'directly' is used.

[0058] When elements or layers are referred to as "on" another element or layer, this includes cases where another layer or element is placed directly on top of or in between. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components.

[0059] The size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are illustrated for convenience of explanation, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to the size and thickness of the illustrated components.

[0060] The features of each of the various embodiments of the present invention may be combined or combined with one another, either partially or wholly, and as will be fully understood by those skilled in the art, various technical interlocking and operation are possible, and each embodiment may be implemented independently of one another or together in an interlocking relationship.

[0061] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an automatic cooking system for a food truck according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Referring to FIG. 1, an automatic cooking system (100) for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the 'automatic cooking system (100) for a food truck') is housed in a box van (V) of a food truck (FT) and automatically cooks food, and includes a cooking robot (1), a control unit (2), and a kiosk (3).

[0063] The cooking robot (1) is configured to cook food using cooking devices (not shown) placed inside the box van (V), and to measure and adjust the sugar content of the food being cooked in real time.

[0064] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a cooking robot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 2, the cooking robot (1) may include a robot arm (11) and a cooking measurement module (12).

[0066] The robot arm (11) is equipped with a cooking tool for cooking food at its end and may have multiple joint structures to enable various movements.

[0067] More specifically, the robot arm (11) has four to six or more axes driven by servo motors, and each joint can rotate 360 ​​degrees. Also, a detachable means for attaching and detaching a cooking tool can be provided at the end of the robot arm (11).

[0068] For example, the detachable means can be attached to the cooking tool through magnetic force or a fastening means. Also, various cooking tools can be placed inside the box van (V). Accordingly, the robot arm (11) can selectively replace the cooking tool according to the cooking process.

[0069] The robot arm (11) can be electrically connected to and controlled by the control unit (2).

[0070] The cooking measurement module (12) is mounted on the robot arm (11) and can measure the sugar content of the food.

[0071] More specifically, the cooking measurement module (12) can measure the sugar content of the food using a near-infrared spectral method while not in contact with the food.

[0072] The cooking measurement module (12) may include a non-contact sugar content meter (121) and an angle adjustment unit (122).

[0073] The non-contact sugar content meter (121) can measure the sugar content of food using a near-infrared spectral method at preset time intervals or at each cooking stage, and transmit the result to the control unit (2). Accordingly, the control unit (2) can control the cooking robot (1) by monitoring changes in sugar content in real time.

[0074] At this time, the non-contact sugar content meter (121) can perform three consecutive measurements and calculate the average of the three measured sugar content values ​​as the final sugar content value.

[0075] Additionally, the non-contact sugar content meter (121) can be manufactured in a preset size so as not to interfere with the cooking operation of the robot arm (11) when mounted on the robot arm (11).

[0076] For example, the measurable sugar content range of the non-contact sugar content meter (121) is 0 to 80 Brix, and can be measured with high accuracy of ±0.5 Brix. Also, the power consumption of the non-contact sugar content meter (121) is designed to be 5W or less, so that it can operate stably even in the limited power environment of a food truck (FT).

[0077] FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram schematically illustrating a non-contact sugar content measuring instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] Referring to FIG. 3, the non-contact sugar content meter (121) may include a light source unit (121A), a light receiving unit (121B), a spectroscopic unit (121C), a calculation unit (121D), and a distance sensor (121E).

[0079] The light source (121A) can irradiate food with near-infrared rays in a wavelength range of 900 nm or more and 1700 nm or less.

[0080] For example, the light source (121A) may be composed of an array of LEDs having different wavelengths of 900 nm, 1200 nm, 1450 nm, and 1700 nm. At this time, the LEDs may be lit sequentially to irradiate near-infrared light onto food.

[0081] The light receiving unit (121B) can receive near-infrared rays reflected from food.

[0082] More specifically, near-infrared light reflected from food is collected in a light receiving unit (121B) composed of an InGaAs photodiode, and unwanted wavelengths can be removed through a broadband interference filter.

[0083] The spectroscopic unit (121C) can analyze the spectrum after removing noise from the spectrum of the received near-infrared light.

[0084] For example, the spectroscopic unit (121C) may be a diffraction grating spectrometer.

[0085] The calculation unit (121D) can calculate the sugar content value by comparing the analyzed spectrum with the previously stored calibration curve data and transmit the result to the control unit (2).

[0086] For example, the analyzed spectrum can be converted into a sugar content value in a computation unit (121D) equipped with an ARM Cortex-M4 processor.

[0087] The distance sensor (121E) can measure the distance between the non-contact sugar content meter (121) and the food.

[0088] Accordingly, the light source unit (121A) can adjust the output of near-infrared light according to the distance value measured by the distance sensor (121E).

[0089] For example, the distance sensor (121E) can measure the distance to the food using the TOF method.

[0090] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an angle adjustment unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] Referring to FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 4, the angle adjustment unit (122) is installed on the outer surface of the robot arm (11) and can adjust the position and measurement angle of the non-contact sugar content meter (121).

[0092] The angle adjustment unit (122) may include a first angle adjustment unit (122A) and a second angle adjustment unit (122B).

[0093] The first angle adjustment unit (122A) is coupled to the robot arm (11) and can adjust the horizontal rotation angle of the non-contact sugar content meter (121) by rotating along the outer surface of the robot arm (11).

[0094] The first angle adjustment unit (122A) may include a fixed sleeve (122A1), a rotating sleeve (122A2), a bearing unit (122A3), a sleeve drive motor (122A4), a drive gear (122A5), and a driven gear (122A6).

[0095] The fixed sleeve (122A1) can be attached to and fixed to the outer surface of the robot arm (11).

[0096] The rotating sleeve (122A2) can be rotatably coupled to the fixed sleeve (122A1).

[0097] More specifically, a portion of the rotating sleeve (122A2) may be received inside the fixed sleeve (122A1) to wrap around the outer surface of the robot arm (11), and another portion of the rotating sleeve (122A2) may be placed outside the fixed sleeve (122A1) to wrap around the outer surface of the fixed sleeve (122A1). Accordingly, the rotating sleeve (122A2) may rotate along the outer surface of the robot arm (11) and the outer surface of the fixed sleeve (122A1).

[0098] The bearing unit (122A3) is positioned between the fixed sleeve (122A1) and the rotating sleeve (122A2) and can guide the rotation of the rotating sleeve (122A2).

[0099] The sleeve drive motor (122A4) is coupled to the outer surface of the fixed sleeve (122A1) and can generate rotational force.

[0100] The drive gear (122A5) is coupled to the end of the sleeve drive motor (122A4) and can be rotated by the sleeve drive motor (122A4).

[0101] The driven gear (122A6) is formed along the inner circumference of the rotating sleeve (122A2) and can be engaged with the driving gear (122A5).

[0102] Accordingly, the driven gear (122A6) can rotate the rotating sleeve (122A2) while being rotated by the driving gear (122A5).

[0103] The second angle adjustment unit (122B) is coupled to the first angle adjustment unit (122A) and can adjust the position and rotation angle of the non-contact sugar content meter (121) by rotating in the up and down direction.

[0104] The second angle adjustment unit (122B) may include a first support bracket (122B1), a position adjustment cylinder (122B2), a second support bracket (122B3), a first angle adjustment motor (122B4), and a second angle adjustment motor (122B5).

[0105] The first support bracket (122B1) can be connected to and supported on the outer surface of the rotating sleeve (122A2).

[0106] The position adjustment cylinder (122B2) is rotatably coupled to the first support bracket (122B1) and can be extended by a set length along the axial direction through the control of the control unit (2).

[0107] The second support bracket (122B3) can be placed at the end of the position adjustment cylinder (122B2).

[0108] A non-contact sugar content meter (121) can be rotatably coupled to the second support bracket (122B3).

[0109] The first angle adjustment motor (122B4) is supported by the first support bracket (122B1) and can be coupled to the position adjustment cylinder (122B2).

[0110] The first angle adjustment motor (122B4) can control the up and down rotation angle of the position adjustment cylinder (122B2) according to the control command of the control unit (2).

[0111] The second angle adjustment motor (122B5) is supported by the second support bracket (122B3) and can be coupled to the non-contact sugar content meter (121).

[0112] The second angle adjustment motor (122B5) can control the vertical rotation angle of the non-contact sugar content meter (121) according to the control command of the control unit (2).

[0113] The angle adjustment part (122) may further include a first guide ball (122C) and a second guide ball (122D).

[0114] The first guide ball (122C) can be arranged in multiple numbers on the inner circumference of the rotating sleeve (122A2) that surrounds the robot arm (11).

[0115] The first guide ball (122C) can be in contact with the outer surface of the robot arm (11) to align the center axis of the rotating sleeve (122A2) with the center axis of the robot arm (11).

[0116] The first guide ball (122C) can guide the rotation of the rotating sleeve (122A2) by performing a rolling motion along the outer surface of the robot arm (11) when the rotating sleeve (122A2) is rotated.

[0117] The second guide ball (122D) can be arranged in multiple numbers on the outer inner surface of the rotating sleeve (122A2) that surrounds the perimeter of the fixed sleeve (122A1).

[0118] The second guide ball (122D) can be in contact with the outer surface of the fixed sleeve (122A1) to align the center axis of the rotating sleeve (122A2) with the center axis of the fixed sleeve (122A1).

[0119] The second guide ball (122D) can guide the rotation of the rotating sleeve (122A2) by performing a rolling motion along the outer surface of the fixed sleeve (122A1) when the rotating sleeve (122A2) is rotated.

[0120] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a guide ball according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0121] Referring to FIG. 5, the first guide ball (122C) and the second guide ball (122D) may each include a cage (C), a ball member (B), and an elastic support ring (R).

[0122] The cage (C) is formed in a circular ring shape and can be received in a ball storage groove (122A21) that is recessed to a preset depth in the rotating sleeve (122A2).

[0123] The ball member (B) can be accommodated inside the cage (C).

[0124] At this time, a part of the ball member (B) protrudes outside the cage (C) and contacts the outer surface of the supported object, and when the rotating sleeve (122A2) is rotated, it can perform rolling motion inside the cage (C).

[0125] The ball member (B) may include a first ball member (B1) and second ball members (B2).

[0126] The first ball member (B1) can be received in the cage (C) and supported on the inner surface of the cage (C).

[0127] At this time, a part of the first ball member (B1) can protrude outside the cage (C) to support an object.

[0128] The second ball members (B2) can be accommodated inside the cage (C) and supported on the inner surface of the cage (C).

[0129] At this time, a part of the second ball members (B2) supports the first ball member (B1), and another part of the second ball members (B2) can be supported in the ball seating grooves (G) formed in the elastic support ring (R).

[0130] The elastic support ring (R) can be accommodated in the ball storage groove (122A21).

[0131] Ball seating grooves (G) are formed in a part of the elastic support ring (R) to support the ball member (B).

[0132] The elastic support ring (R) can elastically support the ball member (B) by applying a counter force to the ball member (B) through elastic force when pressure is applied to the ball member (B) in the radial direction of the rotating sleeve (122A2).

[0133] Referring to FIG. 1, the control unit (2) is mounted on the wall of the box van (V) and includes cooking recipe data.

[0134] The control unit (2) controls the operation of the cooking robot (1) by transmitting a control signal to the cooking robot (1) based on cooking recipe data corresponding to the order information transmitted from the kiosk (3).

[0135] Additionally, the control unit (2) readjusts the amount of sugar input of the cooking robot (1) to correct the sugar content of the food when the sugar content of the food deviates from a preset value during cooking.

[0136] The kiosk (3) is mounted on the box van (V) so that the operable front is exposed to the outside.

[0137] The kiosk (3) receives order information from the user and transmits the order information to the control unit (2).

[0138] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the expanded state of an expansion table according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0139] Referring to FIG. 6, the automatic cooking system (100) for a food truck may further include an extension table (4).

[0140] The extension table (4) is stored inside the box van (V) and can be extended by protruding out of the box van (V) when the cooking robot (1) is activated.

[0141] FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of part "A" of FIG. 6 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0142] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the extension table (4) may include a slide rail (41), a table body (42), a rack gear (43), a pinion gear (44), a power transmission gear (45), and a table drive motor (46).

[0143] The slide rail (41) can be attached to and fixed to the inner surface of the box van (V).

[0144] The table body (42) can be slidably coupled to the slide rail (41).

[0145] Accordingly, the table body (42) can be accommodated inside the box van (V) or protrude outside the box van (V).

[0146] The rack gear (43) can be positioned on the inner surface of the slide rail (41) along the longitudinal direction of the slide rail (41).

[0147] The pinion gear (44) is rotatably coupled to the table body (42) and can move the table body (42) by rotating it while engaging with the rack gear (43).

[0148] The power transmission gear (45) is rotatably coupled to the table body (42) and rotates by engaging with the pinion gear (44), thereby rotating the pinion gear (44).

[0149] The table drive motor (46) is coupled to the power transmission gear (45) and can rotate the power transmission gear (45).

[0150] The extension table (4) may further include an anti-detachment elastic member (47) and a stopper (48).

[0151] The anti-detachment elastic member (47) can connect the slide rail (41) and the table body (42).

[0152] More specifically, a portion of the anti-detachment elastic member (47) may be connected to one end of the slide rail (41), and another portion of the anti-detachment elastic member (47) may be connected to one end of the table body (42).

[0153] The anti-detachment elastic member (47) can extend when the table body (42) protrudes outside the box van (V) and pull the table body (42) into the inside of the box van (V) by means of elastic force.

[0154] The stopper (48) is placed on the inner surface of the box van (V), and when the table body (42) protrudes outside the box van (V), it is coupled to the table body (42) to limit the protruding length of the table body (42).

[0155] The stopper (48) may include a socket (481), a fixing pin (482), and a pin elastic member (483).

[0156] The socket (481) is formed in a hollow tubular shape and can be fixed by being coupled to the inner surface of the box band (V).

[0157] The fixing pin (482) can be slidably coupled to the socket (481).

[0158] At this time, a part of the fixing pin (482) may protrude outside the socket (481).

[0159] The fixing pin (482) can be inserted into the table fixing groove (421) formed on the side of the table body (42) when the table body (42) protrudes by a preset length outside the box van (V) to restrict the movement of the table body (42).

[0160] The pin elastic member (483) is positioned inside the socket (481) and can elastically support the fixing pin (482) toward the table body (42).

[0161] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an arm transfer unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0162] Referring to FIG. 8, the automatic cooking system (100) for a food truck may further include an arm conveyor (5).

[0163] The arm transfer unit (5) is positioned inside the box van (V) to support the cooking robot (1) and can transfer the cooking robot (1) along the longitudinal direction of the box van (V).

[0164] Additionally, the arm transfer unit (5) can be configured to lower the cooking robot (1) to store the expansion table (4) inside the box van (V) when the expansion table (4) is stored inside the box van (V), and to raise the cooking robot (1) to withdraw it outside when the expansion table (4) protrudes outside the box van (V).

[0165] The arm transfer unit (5) may include a storage box (51), a box transfer module (52), and a lifting module (53).

[0166] The storage box (51) can be formed with an open top structure.

[0167] Accordingly, the cooking robot (1) can be stored in the storage container (51) or pulled out of the storage container (51).

[0168] The housing transfer module (52) is positioned at the bottom of the storage housing (51) to support the storage housing (51) and can transfer the storage housing (51) along the longitudinal direction of the box van (V).

[0169] The housing transfer module (52) may include a drive box (521), shaft wheels (522), and transfer guide rails (523).

[0170] The drive box (521) is connected to the lower surface of the storage box (51) and can generate power.

[0171] More specifically, the drive box (521) may include a housing transfer motor (521A) that generates rotational force, a first bevel gear (521B) that is rotated by the housing transfer motor (521A), second bevel gears (521C) that are rotated by meshing with the first bevel gear (521B), and a box body (521D) that is coupled to the lower surface of the storage housing (51) and accommodates the housing transfer motor (521A), the first bevel gear (521B), and the second bevel gears (521C) inside.

[0172] The shaft wheels (522) are coupled to the drive box (521) and positioned on both sides of the drive box (521), and can be supported on the bottom surface of the box van (V).

[0173] The shaft wheels (522) can rotate along the bottom surface of the box van (V) and transport the storage container (51) when the drive box (521) is driven.

[0174] More specifically, each shaft wheel (522) may include a shaft portion (522A) which is rotatably coupled to a box body (521D) and rotated by a second bevel gear (521C), a wheel portion (522B) which is coupled to the end of the shaft portion (522A) and supported on the bottom surface of the box van (V), and which is rotated by the shaft portion (522A) and moves along the bottom surface of the box van (V), and a guide block (522C) which is disposed at the end of the wheel portion (522B) and slidably coupled to a transfer guide rail (523).

[0175] Transfer guide rails (523) are positioned on the bottom surface of the box van (V), and shaft wheels (522) can be slidably connected.

[0176] The lifting module (53) is connected to the storage box (51) and can support the cooking robot (1).

[0177] The lifting module (53) can raise the cooking robot (1) to take it out of the storage container (51) or lower the cooking robot (1) to store it inside the storage container (51).

[0178] The lifting module (53) may include a lifting plate (531), a base plate (532), a rubber damper (533), a spring damper (534), a horizontal maintaining member (535), and a lifting drive unit (536).

[0179] The lifting plate (531) is housed inside the storage box (51) and can be raised and lowered along the vertical direction.

[0180] The base plate (532) is positioned on the upper part of the lifting plate (531) to support the cooking robot (1) and can be raised by the lifting plate (531).

[0181] A rubber damper (533) made of an elastic material is positioned between the lifting plate (531) and the base plate (532) and can elastically support the base plate (532).

[0182] The spring damper (534) is housed inside the rubber damper (533) and can elastically support the base plate (532).

[0183] The horizontal maintaining member (535) can be positioned between the lifting plate (531) and the base plate (532) and coupled to the base plate (532).

[0184] The horizontal leveling member (535) can adjust the horizontal level of the base plate (532) through length adjustment.

[0185] The lifting drive unit (536) is positioned on the outer surface of the storage box (51) and can be configured to lift the lifting plate (531).

[0186] The lifting drive unit (536) may include support units (536A), a screw shaft (536B), a shaft motor (536C), and a lifting block (536D).

[0187] Support units (536A) can be spaced apart on the outer surface of the storage container (51) along the vertical direction.

[0188] The screw shaft (536B) can be rotatably coupled to the support units (536A).

[0189] A spiral groove may be formed along the axial direction on the outer surface of the screw shaft (536B).

[0190] The shaft motor (536C) is coupled to the end of the screw shaft (536B) and can rotate the screw shaft (536B).

[0191] The lifting block (536D) is coupled to the screw shaft (536B) and can support the lifting plate (531).

[0192] The lifting block (536D) can move linearly along the axial direction of the screw shaft (536B) when the screw shaft (536B) is rotated, thereby lifting the lifting plate (531).

[0193] The arm transfer section (5) may further include a buffer section (54).

[0194] The buffer (54) is housed inside the storage box (51) and is positioned below the lifting plate (531) to support the lifting plate (531).

[0195] The buffer section (54) may include an air cushion (541) and a pump unit (542).

[0196] The air cushion (541) is positioned between the lifting plate (531) and the bottom surface of the storage box (51) and can support the lifting plate (531) by contracting or expanding in response to the height of the lifting plate (531).

[0197] The pump unit (542) is connected to the outer surface of the storage box (51) and communicates with the air cushion (541), and can inject air into the air cushion (541) or discharge air contained in the air cushion (541) to the outside.

[0198] The arm transfer section (5) may further include an auxiliary guide section (55).

[0199] The auxiliary guide part (55) is installed on the upper surface of the base plate (532) and can support the ceiling surface of the box van (V).

[0200] The auxiliary guide (55) can limit the shaking of the base plate (532) by sliding along the ceiling surface of the box van (V) when the base plate (532) moves horizontally.

[0201] The auxiliary guide section (55) may include a guide cylinder (551), an auxiliary bracket (552), and a caster unit (553).

[0202] The guide cylinder (551) is installed on the upper surface of the base plate (532), and when the base plate (532) is lowered, its length is shortened and it is stored inside the storage container (51), and when the base plate (532) is raised, its length is extended and it can protrude outside the storage container (51).

[0203] The auxiliary bracket (552) can be attached to the upper part of the guide cylinder (551).

[0204] The caster unit (553) can be rotatably coupled to the auxiliary bracket (552).

[0205] The caster unit (553) comes into contact with the rail groove (V1) formed on the ceiling surface of the box van (V) when the guide cylinder (551) is extended, and can perform rolling motion along the rail groove (V1) when the guide cylinder (551) is moved horizontally.

[0206] As such, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sugar content of food can be measured and controlled in real time during the cooking process by using a non-contact sugar content measurement method utilizing near-infrared spectroscopy, thereby maintaining a consistent taste quality.

[0207] In addition, a consistent taste can be provided based on recipe data stored in the control unit (2), and a more accurate taste can be achieved through real-time sugar content measurement and correction functions.

[0208] In addition, a hygienic cooking process can be implemented by adopting a non-contact sugar content measurement method.

[0209] In addition, the automated cooking system enables efficient installation and operation even in the limited space of a food truck (FT), which increases space utilization and reduces the workload of food truck (FT) operators, allowing for stable service provision even during peak times.

[0210] In addition, by linking the ordering system via the kiosk (3) with the automatic cooking system, the time from ordering to cooking can be shortened, thereby increasing customer satisfaction.

[0211] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments and may be modified in various ways within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to explain, not limit, the technical spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical spirits within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present invention.

[0212] Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims also fall within the scope of the claims set forth below. Explanation of the symbols

[0213] 100. Automatic cooking system for food trucks 1. Cooking robot 11. Robotic Arm 12. Cooking Measurement Module 121. Non-contact Brix meter 121A. Light Source Section 121B. Light receiver 121C. Spectroscopic Section 121D. Operation Unit 121E. Distance sensor 122. Angle adjustment part 122A. First angle adjustment part 122A1. Fixed Sleeve 122A2. Rotating Sleeve 122A21. Ball storage groove 122A3. Bearing Unit 122A4. Sleeve drive motor 122A5. Drive gear 122A6. Driven gear 122B. Second angle adjustment part 122B1. First support bracket 122B2. Position adjustment cylinder 122B3. Second support bracket 122B4. First angle adjustment motor 122B5. Second angle adjustment motor 122C. First guide ball 122D. Second guide ball C. Cage B. Ball component B1. First ball member B2. Second ball member R. Elastic support ring 2. Control unit 3. Kiosk 4. Extension Table 41. Slide rail 42. Table body 421. Table fixing groove 43. Rack gear 44. Pinion gear 45. Power transmission gear 46. ​​Table drive motor 47. Anti-detachment elastic member 48. Stopper 481. Socket 482. Fixing pin 483. Pin elastic member 5. Arm transfer unit 51. Storage box 52. Hull Transfer Module 521. Drive box 521A. Enclosure Transfer Motor 521B. First bevel gear 521C. Second bevel gear 521D. Box body 522. Shaft Wheel 522A. Shaft section 522B. Wheel section 522C. Guide Block 523. Transfer guide rail 53. Elevator Module 531. Lifting plate 532. Base Plate 533. Rubber damper 534. Spring damper 535. Horizontal maintaining member 536. Elevator drive unit 536A. Support Unit 536B. Screw shaft 536C. Shaft Motor 536D. Elevator Block 54. Buffer 541. Air Cushion 542. Pump Unit 55. Auxiliary guide section 551. Guide Cylinder 552. Auxiliary bracket 553. Caster Unit FT. Food Truck V. Box Van V1. Rail groove

Claims

Claim 1 An automatic cooking system for a food truck that is stored in a box van of a food truck and automatically cooks food, comprising: a cooking robot that cooks food using cooking devices and measures the sugar content of the food in real time; a control unit that includes cooking recipe data, transmits a control signal to the cooking robot based on cooking recipe data corresponding to received order information to control the operation of the cooking robot, and corrects the sugar content of the food by readjusting the amount of sugar input to the cooking robot if the sugar content of the food deviates from a preset value during cooking; and a kiosk that receives the order information and transmits the order information to the control unit; wherein the cooking robot comprises: a robot arm that has a cooking tool for cooking food mounted on its end, has a plurality of joints, and is controlled by the control unit; and a cooking measurement module mounted on the robot arm that measures the sugar content of the food using a near-infrared spectral method in a non-contact state with respect to the food; and wherein the cooking measurement module comprises a non-contact sugar content meter that measures the sugar content of the food using a near-infrared spectral method. and an angle adjustment unit installed on the outer surface of the robot arm and adjusting the measurement angle of the non-contact sugar content meter; wherein the non-contact sugar content meter includes: a light source unit that irradiates near-infrared rays in a wavelength range of 900 nm to 1700 nm; a light receiving unit that receives near-infrared rays reflected from food; a spectroscopic unit that analyzes the spectrum after removing noise from the spectrum of the received near-infrared rays; a computational unit that calculates a sugar content value by comparing the analyzed spectrum with pre-stored calibration curve data and transmits it to the control unit; and a distance sensor that measures the distance to the food; wherein the light source unit adjusts the output of near-infrared rays according to the distance value measured by the distance sensor, and the angle adjustment unit includes a first angle adjustment unit that is coupled to the robot arm and adjusts the rotation angle of the non-contact sugar content meter while rotating along the outer surface of the robot arm; and a second angle adjustment unit coupled to the first angle adjustment unit and rotating in an up-and-down direction to adjust the rotation angle of the non-contact sugar content measuring device;An automatic cooking system for food trucks capable of real-time sugar content measurement, including Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 In claim 1, the first angle adjustment unit comprises: a fixed sleeve coupled to and fixed to the robot arm; a rotating sleeve, a portion of which is received inside the fixed sleeve and surrounds the outer surface of the robot arm, and another portion of which is disposed outside the fixed sleeve and surrounds the outer surface of the fixed sleeve, and which rotates along the outer surface of the robot arm and the outer surface of the fixed sleeve; a bearing unit disposed between the fixed sleeve and the rotating sleeve and which guides the rotation of the rotating sleeve; a sleeve drive motor coupled to the outer surface of the fixed sleeve and which generates rotational force; a drive gear coupled to the end of the sleeve drive motor and which is rotated by the sleeve drive motor; and a driven gear formed along the inner surface of the rotating sleeve, which meshes with the drive gear and rotates the rotating sleeve while being rotated by the drive gear; an automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement. Claim 7 In claim 6, the second angle adjustment unit comprises: a first support bracket coupled to the outer surface of the rotating sleeve; a position adjustment cylinder rotatably coupled to the first support bracket and extendable along the axial direction; a second support bracket disposed at the end of the position adjustment cylinder and rotatably coupled to the non-contact sugar content meter; a first angle adjustment motor supported by the first support bracket and coupled to the position adjustment cylinder to control the vertical rotation angle of the position adjustment cylinder; and a second angle adjustment motor supported by the second support bracket and coupled to the non-contact sugar content meter to control the vertical rotation angle of the non-contact sugar content meter; an automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement. Claim 8 In claim 7, the angle adjustment unit further comprises: a first guide ball that is disposed in plurality on the inner inner surface of the rotating sleeve surrounding the circumference of the robot arm, contacts the outer surface of the robot arm to align the central axis of the rotating sleeve with the central axis of the robot arm, and performs a rolling motion along the outer surface of the robot arm to guide the rotation of the rotating sleeve when the rotating sleeve is rotated; and a second guide ball that is disposed in plurality on the outer inner surface of the rotating sleeve surrounding the circumference of the fixed sleeve, contacts the outer surface of the fixed sleeve to align the central axis of the rotating sleeve with the central axis of the fixed sleeve, and performs a rolling motion along the outer surface of the fixed sleeve to guide the rotation of the rotating sleeve when the rotating sleeve is rotated; an automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement. Claim 9 An automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement, wherein the first guide ball and the second guide ball each comprise: a ring-shaped cage received in a ball receiving groove recessed to a preset depth in the rotating sleeve; a ball member received inside the cage, with a portion protruding outside the cage to contact the outer surface of a supported object, and performing a rolling motion inside the cage when the rotating sleeve is rotated; and an elastic support ring received in the ball receiving groove to support the ball member, and applying a counterforce to the ball member by means of elastic force when pressure is applied to the ball member in the radial direction of the rotating sleeve. Claim 10 An automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement, wherein the ball member comprises: a first ball member supported by the cage, with a portion protruding outside the cage to support the supported object; and second ball members received inside the cage, with a portion supporting the first ball member and another portion supporting ball seating grooves formed in the elastic support ring. Claim 11 delete Claim 12 An automatic cooking system for a food truck that is stored in a box van of a food truck and automatically cooks food, comprising: a cooking robot that cooks food using cooking devices and measures the sugar content of the food in real time; a control unit that includes cooking recipe data, transmits a control signal to the cooking robot based on cooking recipe data corresponding to received order information to control the operation of the cooking robot, and corrects the sugar content of the food by readjusting the amount of sugar input to the cooking robot if the sugar content of the food deviates from a preset value during cooking; a kiosk that receives the order information and transmits the order information to the control unit; and an extendable table that is stored inside the box van and protrudes to the outside of the box van when the cooking robot is operated; wherein the cooking robot comprises a robot arm that has a cooking tool for cooking food mounted on its end, has a plurality of joints, and is controlled by the control unit; An automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement, comprising: a cooking measurement module mounted on the robot arm and measuring the sugar content of food using a near-infrared spectral method without contacting the food; wherein the extension table comprises: a slide rail coupled to the inner surface of the box van; a table body coupled to the slide rail so as to be slidably movable and accommodated inside the box van or protruding outside the box van; a rack gear disposed along the longitudinal direction of the slide rail on the inner surface of the slide rail; a pinion gear rotatably coupled to the table body and rotating in engagement with the rack gear to move the table body; a power transmission gear rotatably coupled to the table body and rotating in engagement with the pinion gear to rotate the pinion gear; and a table drive motor coupled to the power transmission gear and rotating the power transmission gear. Claim 13 An automatic cooking system for a food truck that is stored in a box van of a food truck and automatically cooks food, comprising: a cooking robot that cooks food using cooking devices and measures the sugar content of the food in real time; a control unit that includes cooking recipe data, transmits a control signal to the cooking robot based on cooking recipe data corresponding to received order information to control the operation of the cooking robot, and corrects the sugar content of the food by readjusting the amount of sugar input to the cooking robot if the sugar content of the food deviates from a preset value during cooking; a kiosk that receives the order information and transmits the order information to the control unit; and an extendable table that is stored inside the box van and protrudes to the outside of the box van when the cooking robot is operated. An automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement, comprising: an arm conveyor unit configured to be positioned inside the box van to support the cooking robot, to convey the cooking robot along the longitudinal direction of the box van, to lower the cooking robot to be stored inside when the extension table is stored inside the box van, and to raise the cooking robot to be withdrawn outside when the extension table protrudes outside the box van. Claim 14 An automatic cooking system for a food truck that is stored in a box van of a food truck and automatically cooks food, comprising: a cooking robot that cooks food using cooking devices and measures the sugar content of the food in real time; a control unit that includes cooking recipe data, transmits a control signal to the cooking robot based on cooking recipe data corresponding to received order information to control the operation of the cooking robot, and corrects the sugar content of the food by readjusting the amount of sugar input to the cooking robot if the sugar content of the food deviates from a preset value during cooking; a kiosk that receives the order information and transmits the order information to the control unit; and an extendable table that is stored inside the box van and protrudes to the outside of the box van when the cooking robot is operated. and an arm transfer unit configured to be positioned inside the box van to support the cooking robot, to transport the cooking robot along the longitudinal direction of the box van, to lower the cooking robot to be stored inside when the extension table is stored inside the box van, and to raise the cooking robot to be withdrawn outside when the extension table protrudes outside the box van; wherein the cooking robot comprises a robot arm having a cooking tool for cooking food mounted at its end, a plurality of joints, and controlled by the control unit; and a cooking measurement module mounted on the robot arm and measuring the sugar content of food using a near-infrared spectral method without contact with the food; wherein the extension table comprises: a slide rail coupled to the inner surface of the box van; a table body coupled to the slide rail so as to be slidably movable and accommodated inside the box van or protruding outside the box van; a rack gear disposed along the longitudinal direction of the slide rail on the inner surface of the slide rail; a pinion gear rotatably coupled to the table body and rotates by engaging with the rack gear to move the table body; and a power transmission gear rotatably coupled to the table body and rotates by engaging with the pinion gear to rotate the pinion gear.An automatic cooking system for a food truck capable of real-time sugar content measurement, comprising: a table drive motor coupled to the power transmission gear and rotating the power transmission gear; wherein the arm transfer unit comprises: a storage box having an open top and into which the cooking robot is stored or withdrawn to the outside; a storage box transfer module disposed at the bottom of the storage box to support the storage box and transfer the storage box along the longitudinal direction of the box van; and a lifting module coupled to the storage box to support the cooking robot and to raise the cooking robot to withdraw it to the outside of the storage box or lower the cooking robot to store it inside the storage box.

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