Automatic group meal cooking and meal delivery control system

Abstract

The invention provides an automatic group meal cooking and delivery control system, and the system comprises a plurality of distribution and recovery modules which are disposed at a restaurant end and are used for receiving and recovering dinner plates; the plurality of ordering modules are uniformly distributed on one side of each distribution and recovery module and are used for receiving ordering information of the user and carrying out payment processing; the plurality of pre-prepared dish sorting modules are arranged at the inner kitchen end and are used for selecting pre-prepared dish materials according to the information sent by the ordering module; the cooking module is used for receiving the prepared dish materials from the prepared dish sorting module and cooking; the meal delivery module is used for packaging the dishes cooked by the cooking module and transmitting the packaged dishes to the corresponding distribution and recovery module; and the cloud feedback module is in communication connection with the ordering module, the prefabricated dish sorting module and the meal delivery module, and is used for processing the ordering information sent by the ordering module and controlling the operation of the prefabricated dish sorting module and the meal delivery module. The invention relates to the technical field of automatic meal delivery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automatic meal serving, and in particular to an automated group meal cooking and serving control system. Background Art

[0002] With the development of social economy and the accelerated pace of people's lives, the demand for group dining is growing. Traditional group dining services mainly rely on manual operations, including ordering, preparing food, cooking, serving food, and recycling tableware. This method is not only inefficient, but also prone to waste of resources and unstable service quality. Especially during peak hours, due to limited manpower, service delays often occur, affecting the dining experience.

[0003] In addition, food safety is also a major hidden danger in traditional group dining services. Since the risk of cross-contamination is difficult to avoid during manual operations and the control over food storage conditions is not strict enough, food can easily spoil or become contaminated, which not only affects the health of consumers, but also has a negative impact on the reputation of catering companies.

[0004] In recent years, with the development of Internet of Things technology, artificial intelligence technology and automation technology, more and more companies have begun to try to use these new technologies to improve the traditional group meal service model. Automated group meal cooking and delivery control systems can realize automated operations from ordering to delivery of meals, thereby effectively improving service efficiency, reducing labor costs, and better ensuring food quality and safety.

[0005] However, the existing automated control systems still have some shortcomings, such as the low level of intelligence of the system, the inefficient operation process, and poor user experience. Therefore, designing a more efficient, intelligent and user-friendly automated group meal cooking and serving control system has become a key issue that needs to be solved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides an automated group meal cooking and serving control system, aiming to solve the problems of low efficiency, unstable service quality and food safety risks in the prior art of group meal services.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an automated group meal cooking and serving control system, comprising: a plurality of distribution and recovery modules, arranged at the restaurant end, for receiving and recovering plates; a plurality of ordering modules, evenly distributed on one side of each of the distribution and recovery modules, for receiving the user's ordering information and processing payment; a plurality of pre-prepared food selection modules, arranged at the inner kitchen end, for selecting pre-prepared food materials according to the information sent by the ordering module; a cooking module, for receiving the pre-prepared food materials from the pre-prepared food selection module and cooking; a serving module, for packaging the dishes cooked by the cooking module and transmitting them to the corresponding distribution and recovery module; a cloud feedback module, which is in communication with the ordering module, the pre-prepared food selection module and the serving module, for processing the ordering information sent by the ordering module, and controlling the operation of the pre-prepared food selection module and the serving module; wherein each of the pre-prepared food selection modules transmits the pre-prepared food materials to the cooking module for cooking through the robotic arm of the cooking pot clamping module.

[0008] Based on the above, the beneficial effect of an automated group meal cooking and serving control system is to solve the problems of low efficiency, unstable service quality and food safety hazards of group meal services in the prior art; it is mainly reflected in:

[0009] The present invention realizes the automation of the whole process from user ordering to food delivery by integrating multiple key components such as distribution and recovery modules, ordering modules, pre-prepared food selection modules, cooking modules, food delivery modules and cloud feedback modules. The system not only improves the efficiency of group meal services and reduces the input of human resources, but also ensures the quality and safety of food through intelligent management and control, avoiding the common problems of waste of resources and unstable service quality in traditional group meal services. In particular, the application of the cloud feedback module enables the system to process ordering information in real time and accurately control the pre-prepared food selection and food delivery process, further improving the intelligence of the system and the fluency of the service. At the same time, the design of the user feedback interface collects users' opinions on food and service quality, provides data support for continuous improvement, and improves the user's dining experience as a whole.

[0010] Furthermore, the distribution and recovery module includes an upper distribution device and a lower recovery device located below the upper distribution device, the ordering module includes a dining table and an ordering machine arranged on the dining table, the dining table is also provided with a recovery drawer, the upper end surface of the dining table is located on the same horizontal plane as the upper distribution device, the upper distribution device clamps the dining plate to the dining table through a horizontal clamping assembly, the recovery drawer and the lower recovery device are located on the same horizontal plane, and the lower recovery device clamps the dining plate into the lower recovery device through a horizontal recovery assembly.

[0011] Based on the above, the beneficial effect of the upper distribution device is that it can efficiently and accurately distribute plates to the dining table, thereby improving the dining experience; the beneficial effect of the lower recycling device is that it can conveniently and quickly recycle used tableware; the beneficial effect of the dining table is that it integrates the ordering and recycling functions, optimizing the dining space layout; the beneficial effect of the ordering machine is that it provides convenient self-service ordering and payment services, avoiding the queuing time of traditional ordering; the beneficial effect of the recycling drawer is that the built-in design facilitates users to put away tableware by themselves, simplifying the recycling process.

[0012] Furthermore, the pre-prepared dish selection module includes a stamping pump group, a food storage grid, a visual recognition device and a cooking pot output device, the stamping pump group is arranged at the upper end of the food storage grid, and each output end is connected to a pre-prepared dish grid in the food storage grid, the cooking pot output device includes a cooking pot conveyor belt and a cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying component, the cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying component is arranged below the cooking module, the cooking pot conveyor belt is arranged at the output end of the cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying component, the output end of the cooking pot conveyor belt is located below the food storage grid, for receiving the food output from the food storage grid, and the visual recognition device is arranged on one side of the lower end of the food storage grid, for identifying the position of the cooking pot.

[0013] Based on the above, the beneficial effect of the stamping pump group is to accurately control the amount of food extracted to avoid waste; the beneficial effect of the food storage cabinet is to store various types of food in an orderly manner for convenient and quick access; the beneficial effect of the visual recognition device is to monitor whether the cooking pot has arrived at the designated position to receive food; the beneficial effect of the cooking pot output device is to clean the cooking pot and transport the cooking pot to the designated position; the beneficial effect of the cooking pot conveyor belt is to transport the cooking pot input from the cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying component to directly below the food storage cabinet; the beneficial effect of the cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying component is to clean the cooking pot and transport the cooking pot from the cooking module area to the input end of the cooking pot conveyor belt.

[0014] Furthermore, the cooking module includes a plurality of steamer devices, a plurality of soup pot devices and a plurality of wok devices. The robotic arm in the cooking pot clamping module clamps the cooking pot from the bottom of the food storage cabinet to the cooking device corresponding to the cooking method in the cooking module. The cooking pot clamping module is connected to the cloud feedback module signal.

[0015] Based on the above, the beneficial effect of the steamer device is to provide a uniform heating environment, ensure the original flavor of the ingredients, and retain nutrition; the beneficial effect of the soup pot device is to provide a cooking method for making soup; the beneficial effect of the wok device is to provide a cooking method for stir-frying; the beneficial effect of the cooking pot clamping module is to clamp the cooking pot from the bottom of the ingredient storage cabinet to the steamer device, soup pot device or wok device corresponding to the cooking method in the cooking module.

[0016] Furthermore, the food delivery control system also includes a plate distribution module, and the food delivery module includes several regional AGV food delivery robots, and the regional AGV food delivery robots are composed of an AGV vehicle, a food delivery robotic arm arranged on the AGV vehicle, and a plate placement slot arranged on one side of the food delivery robotic arm. The regional AGV food delivery robot clamps the plate from the plate distribution module and places it in the plate placement slot, then clamps the cooking pot in the cooking module and pours the cooked pre-prepared food into the plate, and finally places the cooking pot on the input end of the cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying component.

[0017] Based on the above, the beneficial effects of the regional AGV food delivery robot are autonomous navigation to achieve food loading and placing the loaded plates at the input end of the corresponding upper distribution device.

[0018] Furthermore, the food delivery control system also includes a cleaning and disinfection module, the output end of the lower layer recovery device is connected to the cleaning and disinfection module, and the input end of the meal plate distribution module is connected to the output end of the cleaning and disinfection module.

[0019] Based on the above, the beneficial effect of the cleaning and disinfection module is to clean and disinfect tableware to ensure food safety and hygiene.

[0020] Furthermore, the system also includes an inventory management module, which is in communication with the pre-prepared food selection module and the cloud feedback module, and is used to monitor the food inventory in real time and automatically generate replenishment orders based on consumption.

[0021] Furthermore, the ordering module also includes a user feedback interface, through which users can evaluate the taste of food, service quality, etc. The cloud feedback module collects user feedback information for continuous optimization of catering services.

[0022] Furthermore, the cooking module also includes a temperature control device and a cooking time monitoring device to ensure that the cooking temperature and time of each dish reach the optimal cooking standard to improve the quality of the dish.

[0023] Furthermore, the system also includes a safety monitoring module, which is electrically connected to the distribution and recovery module, the ordering module, the pre-prepared food selection module, the cooking module, the food delivery module and the cloud feedback module, and is used to monitor the operating status of the entire system in real time to ensure food safety and normal operation of the equipment.

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the above features of the present invention and its intended objectives, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 : It is a schematic diagram of the positions of the modules of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 : It is a schematic diagram of signal connection of each module of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 : is a schematic diagram of the ordering module of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 : is a schematic diagram of a pre-prepared dish selection module of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 : It is a schematic diagram of the regional AGV food delivery robot of the present invention.

[0030] Explanation of the accompanying numbers: 1-ordering module, 11-dining table, 12-ordering machine, 13-recycling drawer, 2-distribution and recycling module, 21-upper distribution device, 22-lower recycling device, 3-prepared food selection module, 31-punching pump group, 32-food storage cabinet, 33-visual recognition device, 34-cooking pot output device, 4-cooking module, 5-food delivery module, 51-regional AGV food delivery robot, 511-AGV vehicle, 512-food delivery robotic arm, 513-plate placement slot, 6-cloud feedback module, 7-cooking pot clamping module, 8-plate distribution module, 9-cleaning and disinfection module, 10-inventory management module, 100-safety monitoring module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, an automated group meal cooking and serving control system comprises: a plurality of distribution and recovery modules 2, arranged at the restaurant end, for receiving and recovering meal plates; a plurality of ordering modules 1, evenly distributed on one side of each of the distribution and recovery modules 2, for receiving user ordering information and processing payment; a plurality of pre-prepared meal selection modules 3, arranged at the inner kitchen end, for selecting pre-prepared meal materials according to the information sent by the ordering module 1; a cooking module 4, for receiving the pre-prepared meal materials from the pre-prepared meal selection module 3 and cooking; a serving module 5, for packaging the dishes cooked by the cooking module 4 and transmitting them to the corresponding distribution and recovery module 2; a cloud feedback module 6, which is in communication with the ordering module 1, the pre-prepared meal selection module 3 and the serving module 5, for processing the ordering information sent by the ordering module 1, and controlling the operation of the pre-prepared meal selection module 3 and the serving module 5; wherein each of the pre-prepared meal selection modules 3 transmits the pre-prepared meal materials to the cooking module 4 for cooking through the mechanical arm of the cooking pot clamping module 7.

[0032] The distribution and recovery module 2 includes an upper distribution device 21 and a lower recovery device 22 located below the upper distribution device 21. The ordering module 1 includes a dining table 11 and an ordering machine 12 arranged on the dining table 11. The dining table 11 is also provided with a recovery drawer 13. The upper end surface of the dining table 11 is located on the same horizontal plane as the upper distribution device 21. The upper distribution device 21 clamps the dining plate onto the dining table 11 through a horizontal clamping component. The recovery drawer 13 and the lower recovery device 22 are located on the same horizontal plane. The lower recovery device 22 clamps the dining plate into the lower recovery device 22 through a horizontal recovery component.

[0033] The pre-prepared dish selection module 3 includes a stamping pump group 31, a food storage grid 32, a visual recognition device 33 and a cooking pot output device 34. The stamping pump group 31 is arranged at the upper end of the food storage grid 32, and each output end is connected to a pre-prepared dish grid in the food storage grid 32. The cooking pot output device 34 includes a cooking pot conveyor belt and a cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying component. The cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying component is arranged below the cooking module 4. The cooking pot conveyor belt is arranged at the output end of the cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying component. The output end of the cooking pot conveyor belt is located below the food storage grid 32, and is used to receive the food output from the food storage grid 32. The visual recognition device 33 is arranged on one side of the lower end of the food storage grid 32, and is used to identify the position of the cooking pot.

[0034] The cooking module 4 includes a plurality of steamer devices, a plurality of soup pot devices and a plurality of wok devices. The robotic arm in the cooking pot clamping and conveying module 7 clamps the cooking pot from the bottom of the food storage cabinet 32 ​​to the cooking device corresponding to the cooking method in the cooking module 4. The cooking pot clamping and conveying module 7 is connected to the cloud feedback module 6 by signal.

[0035] The food delivery control system also includes a plate distribution module 8, and the food delivery module 5 includes a plurality of regional AGV food delivery robots 51. The regional AGV food delivery robot 51 consists of an AGV vehicle 511, a food delivery robotic arm 512 arranged on the AGV vehicle 511, and a plate placement slot 513 arranged on one side of the food delivery robotic arm 512. The regional AGV food delivery robot 51 grabs a plate from the plate distribution module 8 and places it in the plate placement slot 513, then grabs the cooking pot in the cooking module 4 and pours the cooked pre-prepared dish into the plate, and finally places the cooking pot on the input end of the cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying component.

[0036] The meal delivery control system further includes a cleaning and disinfection module 9 , the output end of the lower layer recovery device 22 is connected to the cleaning and disinfection module 9 , and the input end of the meal plate distribution module 8 is connected to the output end of the cleaning and disinfection module 9 .

[0037] The system further comprises an inventory management module 10, which is in communication with the pre-prepared food selection module 3 and the cloud feedback module 6, and is used for real-time monitoring of food inventory and automatically generating replenishment orders according to consumption.

[0038] The ordering module 1 also includes a user feedback interface, through which users can evaluate the taste of food, service quality, etc. The cloud feedback module 6 collects user feedback information for continuous optimization of catering services.

[0039] The cooking module 4 also includes a temperature control device and a cooking time monitoring device to ensure that the cooking temperature and time of each dish reach the optimal cooking standard to improve the quality of the dish.

[0040] The system also includes a safety monitoring module 100, which is electrically connected to the distribution and recovery module 2, the ordering module 1, the pre-prepared food selection module 3, the cooking module 4, the meal delivery module 5 and the cloud feedback module 6 for real-time monitoring of the operating status of the entire system to ensure food safety and normal operation of the equipment.

[0041] In summary, the specific implementation modes of the present invention are as follows:

[0042] The user comes to the restaurant and sits down in front of the ordering machine 12 next to the dining table 11. The user browses the menu through the touch screen interface, selects dishes and confirms the order. After the payment is completed, the ordering machine sends the order information to the cloud feedback module 6 through the network. After receiving the order information, the cloud feedback module 6 first checks the data of the inventory management module 10 to ensure that the required ingredients are sufficient. Then, the cloud feedback module sends an instruction to the pre-prepared dish selection module 3, instructing it to prepare the ingredients required for the corresponding dishes. After the pre-prepared dish selection module 3 receives the instruction, the visual recognition device 33 confirms that the cooking pot is in place, and then starts the stamping pump group 31 to collect the ingredients from the food. The corresponding pre-prepared food materials are extracted from the material storage cabinet 32 ​​and put into the cooking pot located at the output end of the cooking pot conveyor belt, and the cooking pot is clamped from the output end of the cooking pot conveyor belt to the cooking device (such as a steamer device, a soup pot device or a wok device) corresponding to the cooking method in the cooking module 4 by the mechanical arm in the cooking pot clamping module 7. The temperature control device and the cooking time monitoring device ensure that the dishes are cooked under the best conditions until they are completed. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the cloud feedback module 6 adopts the cloud computing platform in the prior art and combines the Internet of Things technology to realize the functions of order processing and information feedback;

[0043] Once the dishes are cooked, the regional AGV dish delivery robot 51 in the dish delivery module 5 takes out the empty dish from the dish delivery module 8 and places it in the dish placement slot 513. Then, the dish delivery robot arm 512 pours the cooked dishes into the dish. After completion, the empty cooking pot is sent back to the cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying assembly for cleaning. The dish containing the dishes is clamped to the designated upper distribution device 21. The upper distribution device 21 places the dish on the tabletop of the dining table 11 of the corresponding ordering module 1 through the horizontal clamping assembly. After the meal, the user puts the used dish into the recycling drawer 1 in the dining table. 3. The lower recycling device 22 clamps the plate inside through the horizontal recycling component and finally sends it to the cleaning and disinfection module 9. The cleaning and disinfection module 9 thoroughly cleans and disinfects the recycled tableware. The cleaned tableware is transmitted to the input end of the distribution and recycling module 2 through the plate distribution module 8 for reuse. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the regional AGV meal delivery robot 51 utilizes the existing automatic guided vehicle technology and mechanical arm technology to realize the automatic distribution of the plate. The cleaning and disinfection module 9 adopts the existing dishwasher technology, combined with the high-temperature steam disinfection method, to ensure the hygiene of the tableware;

[0044] During the entire process, the safety monitoring module 100 continuously monitors the working status of each module to ensure the smooth operation of the system. If any abnormal situation is detected, such as equipment failure or food shortage, the system will immediately notify the management personnel to take corresponding measures. In this embodiment, the safety monitoring module 100 uses existing industrial automation monitoring technology to realize real-time monitoring of the system operation status.

[0045] The above description is only the optimal solution embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications or substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the present invention without departing from the essence and protection scope of the present invention should also be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated group meal cooking and serving control system, characterized in that: include: A plurality of distribution and recycling modules (2) are provided at the restaurant end for receiving and recycling meal trays; A plurality of ordering modules (1), evenly distributed on one side of each of the distribution and recovery modules (2), for receiving user ordering information and performing payment processing; A plurality of pre-prepared food material selection modules (3), arranged at the inner kitchen end, for selecting pre-prepared food materials according to the information sent by the ordering module (1); A cooking module (4), used for receiving the pre-prepared dish materials from the pre-prepared dish material selection module (3) and cooking them; A meal serving module (5), used for packaging the dishes cooked by the cooking module (4) and transmitting them to the corresponding distribution and recovery module (2); A cloud feedback module (6) is connected in communication with the ordering module (1), the pre-prepared food selection module (3) and the food delivery module (5), and is used to process the ordering information sent by the ordering module (1) and control the operation of the pre-prepared food selection module (3) and the food delivery module (5); Each of the pre-prepared food material selection modules (3) transfers the pre-prepared food materials to the cooking module (4) for cooking via the mechanical arm of the cooking pot clamping and conveying module (7).

2. The automated group meal cooking and serving control system according to claim 1 is characterized by: The distribution and recovery module (2) comprises an upper distribution device (21) and a lower recovery device (22) located below the upper distribution device (21); the ordering module (1) comprises a dining table (11) and an ordering machine (12) arranged on the dining table (11); a recovery drawer (13) is also arranged in the dining table (11); the upper end surface of the dining table (11) and the upper distribution device (21) are located on the same horizontal plane; the upper distribution device (21) clamps the dining plate onto the dining table (11) through a horizontal clamping assembly; the recovery drawer (13) and the lower recovery device (22) are located on the same horizontal plane; the lower recovery device (22) clamps the dining plate into the lower recovery device (22) through a horizontal recovery assembly.

3. The automated group meal cooking and serving control system according to claim 1 is characterized by: The pre-prepared dish selection module (3) comprises a stamping pump group (31), a food storage grid (32), a visual recognition device (33) and a cooking pot output device (34); the stamping pump group (31) is arranged at the upper end of the food storage grid (32), and each output end is connected to a pre-prepared dish grid in the food storage grid (32); the cooking pot output device (34) comprises a cooking pot conveyor belt and a cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying assembly; the cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying assembly is arranged below the cooking module (4); the cooking pot conveyor belt is arranged at the output end of the cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying assembly; the output end of the cooking pot conveyor belt is located below the food storage grid (32) and is used to receive food output from the food storage grid (32); the visual recognition device (33) is arranged on one side of the lower end of the food storage grid (32) and is used to identify the position of the cooking pot.

4. The automated group meal cooking and serving control system according to claim 3 is characterized by: The cooking module (4) comprises a plurality of steamer devices, a plurality of soup pot devices and a plurality of frying pan devices. The mechanical arm in the cooking pot clamping and conveying module (7) clamps the cooking pot from below the food storage cabinet (32) to a cooking device corresponding to a cooking method in the cooking module (4). The cooking pot clamping and conveying module (7) is connected to the cloud feedback module (6) by signal.

5. The automated group meal cooking and serving control system according to claim 2 is characterized by: The food delivery control system further comprises a food tray distribution module (8), the food delivery module (5) comprises a plurality of regional AGV food delivery robots (51), the regional AGV food delivery robots (51) comprising an AGV vehicle (511), a food delivery robot arm (512) arranged on the AGV vehicle (511), and a food tray placement slot (513) arranged on one side of the food delivery robot arm (512), the regional AGV food delivery robot (51) clamps a food tray from the food tray distribution module (8) and places it in the food tray placement slot (513), then clamps a cooking pot in the cooking module (4) and pours the cooked pre-prepared dish into the food tray, and finally places the cooking pot on the input end of the cooking pot cleaning and flushing conveying component.

6. The automated group meal cooking and serving control system according to claim 5 is characterized by: The meal serving control system further comprises a cleaning and disinfection module (9), the output end of the lower layer recovery device (22) is connected to the cleaning and disinfection module (9), and the input end of the meal plate distribution module (8) is connected to the output end of the cleaning and disinfection module (9).

7. The automated group meal cooking and serving control system according to claim 1 is characterized by: The system further comprises an inventory management module (10), which is in communication with the pre-prepared food selection module (3) and the cloud feedback module (6) and is used for real-time monitoring of food inventory and automatically generating replenishment orders based on consumption.

8. The automated group meal cooking and serving control system according to claim 1 is characterized by: The ordering module (1) also includes a user feedback interface, through which users can evaluate the taste of food, service quality, etc. The cloud feedback module (6) collects user feedback information for continuous optimization of catering services.

9. The automated group meal cooking and serving control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooking module (4) also includes a temperature control device and a cooking time monitoring device to ensure that the cooking temperature and time of each dish reach the optimal cooking standard, thereby improving the quality of the dish.

10. The automated group meal cooking and serving control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The system further comprises a safety monitoring module (100), which is electrically connected to the distribution and recovery module (2), the ordering module (1), the pre-prepared food selection module (3), the cooking module (4), the meal delivery module (5) and the cloud feedback module (6) for real-time monitoring of the operating status of the entire system to ensure food safety and normal operation of the equipment.

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