Intelligent unmanned kitchen and cooking control system

By designing an intelligent unmanned kitchen and cooking control system, the problem that existing smart kitchen products cannot achieve full process automation is solved, and intelligent control and fully automatic cooking of the kitchen are realized, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

CN119828491APending Publication Date: 2025-04-15SHANGHAI XIXIANG YIXIANG E-COMMERCE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411971210.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-04-15

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Technical Problem

The existing smart kitchen products are mainly single-piece equipment, and the full process automation of kitchen operations cannot be achieved, and manual intervention or auxiliary operations are still required.

Method used

Design an intelligent unmanned kitchen and cooking control system, including automatic unpacking area, automatic sorting area, automatic cooking area and automatic dining pickup area, and realize automatic processing and cooking control of food through scanning code tables, unpacking machines, sorting tables, handling robots and other equipment.

Benefits of technology

It realizes intelligent control of the kitchen, and does not require manual operation throughout the meal process, which improves operating efficiency, reduces labor costs, and realizes fully automatic cooking, avoiding the situation of manually putting ingredients or seasonings.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent unmanned kitchen and a cooking control system, the intelligent unmanned kitchen comprises an automatic unpacking area, an automatic sorting area, an automatic cooking area and an automatic meal taking area; the cooking control system comprises an intelligent cooking equipment module, a scheduling planning module, an abnormity monitoring module and an automatic production module. Manual operation is not needed in the whole meal delivery process, intelligent control over a kitchen is achieved, the operation efficiency is effectively improved, and the labor cost is reduced; according to the cooking equipment, whether cooking conditions and cooking step time are met or not can be automatically judged according to the cooking state detection information, the purpose of continuously performing full-automatic cooking in the cooking process is achieved, and the situation that food materials or seasonings need to be manually placed in the cooking process of existing cooking equipment is avoided; after cooking is completed, the control equipment automatically moves the food to the food taking opening, oil splashing, material scattering and other operations before food discharging are automatically conducted, and it is guaranteed that the cooked food can be continuously temporarily stored for heat preservation.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of intelligent unmanned kitchen, and in particular to an intelligent unmanned kitchen and a cooking control system. Background Art

[0002] Smart kitchen products are the result of the deep integration of modern technology and kitchen needs, integrating convenience, efficiency and intelligence. For example, smart stoves can accurately control the temperature and remotely control the cooking progress through mobile phones; smart refrigerators can monitor the storage status of ingredients in real time, provide recipe recommendations and purchase ingredients online; smart dishwashers automatically sense the degree of dirtiness of tableware and optimize the cleaning mode; smart ovens can achieve precise timing and one-button setting of multiple modes, and can also automatically adjust parameters according to the weight and type of ingredients. These smart kitchen products reshape the kitchen experience in all aspects, making cooking and housework easy, pleasant and well-organized, greatly improving the quality of home life and the level of intelligence in kitchen operations.

[0003] At present, the vast majority of similar smart kitchen products in the industry are still based on single devices, such as single ovens, single cooking machines, single frying ovens, etc. These products mainly focus on the realization of a specific function in the kitchen, and can usually only replace part of the manual operation process in the Chinese food kitchen production process, such as cooking, heating, frying, etc. However, the intelligence level of such equipment is relatively low, and they still require manual intervention or auxiliary operation during the working process, such as manually adjusting ingredients, monitoring the operating status of the equipment, or cleaning and maintaining the equipment under specific circumstances; therefore, they have not really solved the problem of full-process automation of kitchen operations and still cannot completely replace manual operations. Summary of the invention

[0004] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art and to propose an intelligent unmanned kitchen and cooking control system.

[0006] In order to achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, the present invention provides an intelligent unmanned kitchen, comprising:

[0007] An automatic unpacking area, wherein the automatic unpacking area is provided with an unpacking line, and the automatic unpacking area is used to identify the food after scanning the code, cut the outer packaging, and put it into the next process area;

[0008] An automatic sorting area, wherein the automatic sorting area is provided with a sorting line, and the automatic sorting area is used to identify and sort food, and temporarily store or transfer it to the next process area;

[0009] An automatic cooking area, wherein the automatic cooking area is provided with a cooking line, and the automatic cooking area is used to carry the cooked food, temporarily store it or carry it to the next process area;

[0010] An automatic meal pickup area is provided with a meal pickup line, and the automatic meal pickup area is used to adjust and season the food, keep it warm or flow it around waiting for pickup.

[0011] In some embodiments, the unpacking line includes a code scanning station and an unpacking machine, and the code scanning station is arranged at one end of the unpacking machine.

[0012] In some embodiments, the code scanning station is provided with a first display screen and a first code scanning gun, and the unpacking machine is provided with a first sensor.

[0013] In some embodiments, the sorting line includes a sorting table, an operating table is provided on one side of the sorting table, a shelf temporary storage table is provided on one side of the operating table, a shelf slide is provided in front of the sorting table, and a draining table is provided on one side of the shelf slide;

[0014] A second display screen and a second barcode scanner are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the shelf slide, the shelf slide and the shelf transfer table are arranged side by side, and the shelf slide is provided with a second sensor.

[0015] In some embodiments, the cooking line includes a handling robot, and the handling robot is surrounded by a mixing and stirring table, a cooking device, a conveying mechanism, and a layer rack transfer table;

[0016] The conveying mechanism comprises a feeding roller, an outlet roller and an inlet roller, and the mixing and stirring table is arranged between the cooking equipment and the layer rack transfer table.

[0017] In some embodiments, the meal pickup line includes a circulating meal pickup mechanism, and a feeding mechanism is provided in the middle of the circulating meal pickup machine;

[0018] An adjusting mechanism is arranged at one end of the circulating meal taking machine, and a tidying mechanism is arranged at the other end of the circulating meal taking machine.

[0019] In some embodiments, the circulating meal taking mechanism and the unloading roller are arranged side by side, the unloading roller is connected to the outlet roller, and the outlet roller and the inlet roller are arranged side by side.

[0020] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a cooking control system for controlling the intelligent unmanned kitchen as described in the first aspect, the cooking control system comprising:

[0021] The intelligent cooking equipment module is used to configure the intelligent cooking equipment installed on-site in the back kitchen to cook food according to the scheduling and planning of the meal delivery process;

[0022] The scheduling and planning module is used to read the specific process data required for each meal production and automatically generate a scheduling plan;

[0023] The abnormality monitoring module is used to read the transmitted detection data and monitor whether there is any abnormality in the meal delivery process;

[0024] The automatic production module is used to control the flow of goods and complete the cooking process in sequence.

[0025] In some embodiments, the abnormality monitoring module includes an operation signal receiving unit and an operation level judgment unit. The operation signal receiving unit is used to obtain the current operation signal performed by the user sent by a sensor or controller during the automatic production process, and the operation level judgment unit is used to judge whether there is an abnormality in the current automatic cooking process.

[0026] In some embodiments, the automatic production module includes a control unit and a braking unit, the control unit is used to control the robot to move items, and the braking unit is used to control the intelligent cooking device to execute a cooking program.

[0027] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] 1. The present invention, the intelligent unmanned kitchen includes an automatic unpacking area, an automatic sorting area, an automatic cooking area and an automatic meal pickup area, which are respectively provided with an unpacking line, a sorting line, a cooking line and a meal pickup line. The code scanning and counting for warehousing are automatically completed through a code scanning table and an unpacking machine. The sorting table, the shelf temporary storage table and the shelf slide table are used to complete the sorting and temporary storage. The output materials are transferred to the corresponding cooking equipment for cooking through a handling manipulator, a cooking device and a conveying mechanism. The cooked meals are received and moved to the meal outlet through a circulating meal pickup mechanism and a material unloading mechanism. The entire meal delivery process does not require manual operation, realizing the intelligent control of the kitchen, effectively improving the operating efficiency and reducing the labor cost.

[0029] 2. The cooking control system of the present invention includes an intelligent cooking equipment module, a scheduling and planning module, an abnormality monitoring module and an automatic production module, which can automatically determine whether the cooking conditions and cooking step time are met according to the cooking status detection information. When batch supply of meals is carried out, different dishes can be automatically cooked, thereby achieving the purpose of continuous full-automatic cooking during the cooking process, avoiding the situation in which the existing cooking equipment needs to manually add ingredients or seasonings during the cooking process; after cooking is completed, the control device automatically moves the food to the food taking port, and automatically performs operations such as pouring oil and sprinkling ingredients before serving the food, and ensures that the cooked dishes can be continuously temporarily stored and kept warm. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of the intelligent unmanned kitchen proposed by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the principle of the cooking control system proposed by the present invention.

[0032] Legend:

[0033] 1. Automatic unpacking area; 10. Unpacking line; 11. Barcode scanning station; 12. Unpacking machine; 2. Automatic sorting area; 20. Sorting line; 21. Sorting station; 22. Operation station; 23. Shelf temporary storage station; 24. Shelf slide; 25. Draining station; 3. Automatic cooking area; 30. Cooking line; 31. Handling manipulator; 32. Mixing and stirring station; 33. Cooking equipment; 34. Conveying mechanism; 341. Unloading roller; 342. Export roller; 3 43. Entrance roller; 35. Shelf transfer table; 4. Automatic meal pickup area; 40. Meal pickup line; 41. Circular meal pickup mechanism; 42. Unloading mechanism; 43. Adjustment mechanism; 44. Sorting mechanism; 5. Cleaning area; 6. Intelligent cooking equipment module; 7. Scheduling and planning module; 8. Abnormal monitoring module; 81. Operation signal receiving unit; 82. Operation level judgment unit; 9. Automatic production module; 91. Control unit; 92. Braking unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] The embodiment of the present application provides a graphene heating tube, which solves the problem that most of the smart kitchen products in the prior art are still based on single-unit equipment, which can only replace part of the manual operation process in the Chinese food kitchen production process, and still require manual intervention or auxiliary operation during the work process, and still cannot completely replace the manual operation. However, the entire meal delivery process of the present application does not require manual operation, realizes the intelligent control of the kitchen, effectively improves the operation efficiency, and reduces the labor cost; it can automatically determine whether the cooking conditions and cooking step time are met according to the cooking status detection information, and can automatically cook different dishes when batch supplying meals, achieving the purpose of being able to continuously perform full-automatic cooking during the cooking process, avoiding the situation where the existing cooking equipment needs to manually put in ingredients or seasonings during the cooking process; after cooking is completed, the control device automatically moves the food to the meal delivery port, and automatically performs operations such as pouring oil and sprinkling before serving, and ensures that the cooked dishes can be continuously temporarily stored and kept warm.

[0036] Please refer to the following examples for details:

[0037] Reference Figure 1 The present invention provides an embodiment of an intelligent unmanned kitchen, the specific structure of which includes: an automatic unpacking area, an automatic sorting area, an automatic cooking area and an automatic meal collection area:

[0038] First of all, the automatic unpacking area serves as the entrance to the entire system. It is responsible for receiving external ingredients (including food, seasonings or semi-finished meals), automatically identifying food type, packaging specifications and other relevant data by scanning the food packaging bag information with a barcode scanner, and automatically cutting the packaging through sensors and cutting and conveying equipment. The ingredients are peeled off from the external packaging and conveyed to the next process area. This link not only improves efficiency, but also reduces safety hazards and misoperation problems in manual operation, ensuring that the ingredients can smoothly enter the subsequent processing stage.

[0039] Secondly, the automatic sorting area is after the automatic unpacking area and is responsible for the accurate identification and sorting of ingredients. This area can sort the unpacked ingredients through the configured visual recognition system and automatic transportation equipment such as conveyor carts, and sort them to the corresponding temporary storage area or directly transfer them to the next process area according to the preset placement rules. With sensors and barcode scanners, it can not only classify ingredients according to factors such as type, size, and shape, but also flexibly adjust the circulation route and storage method according to production plans and needs, thereby achieving more efficient resource allocation.

[0040] In addition, the sorted ingredients in the automatic cooking area are automatically moved to the cooking equipment by the robot. This area has intelligent cooking capabilities and can automatically generate a cooking scheduling program according to the characteristics of different ingredients and preset cooking requirements (such as temperature, time, firepower, etc.) to perform precise cooking operations. The cooking data during the cooking process will be monitored and adjusted in real time to ensure the uniformity of cooking when cooking large quantities of meals. After cooking is completed, it is moved to the next process area to prepare for serving or keeping warm.

[0041] Finally, the automatic food pickup area is mainly responsible for the final adjustment and packaging of the cooked food. This area not only has intelligent seasoning function, but also can keep the food warm to ensure that the food can maintain the best temperature and taste while waiting to be picked up.

[0042] It should be explained in detail that it also includes a cleaning area, where multiple sets of dishwashers, automatic cleaning tables, and high-efficiency sterilization devices can be installed to quickly and efficiently clean tableware and lunch boxes. These devices have different sizes and functions to meet the cleaning needs of different types of tableware.

[0043] Through this modular automated process, the smart kitchen can greatly improve the work efficiency of the back kitchen, the production quality and safety of food, while greatly reducing the complexity and labor intensity of manual operations, and realizing truly fully automated cooking. It can not only save labor costs, but also improve the stability and controllability of production, and provide strong technical support for large-scale catering services, fast food chains, and efficient catering supply chain management.

[0044] Please continue reading Figure 1 In this embodiment, the automatic unpacking area is provided with an unpacking line, which includes a barcode scanning station and an unpacking machine, and the barcode scanning station is provided at one end of the unpacking machine. The barcode scanning station is provided with a first display screen and a first barcode scanning gun, and the unpacking machine is provided with a first sensor, and the barcode scanning, counting and warehousing are automatically completed through the barcode scanning station and the unpacking machine.

[0045] First, the first display screen will display the information of the material to be processed. The first barcode scanner will scan the displayed material barcode or QR code. After the material information is confirmed by the barcode scanner, it will automatically enter the unpacking machine, triggering the start of a working cycle: the material bag entering the unpacking machine will first contact the cutting saw blade, which will start working according to the preset cutting program. Through high-speed cutting action, the material bag will be quickly cut open to release its contents. During the cutting process of the material bag, the material bag will continue to move forward until its tail end contacts the first sensor. At this time, the first sensor detects the existence of the material bag and starts to track the movement state of the material bag. If the material bag continues to move forward and there is no abnormality, the sensor will continue to monitor the changes of the material. As the material bag continues to move forward, the head of the material bag will contact the material baffle, which is used to split the material bag and push the material in the bag to continue to move forward. As the material bag continues to move forward, the tail end gradually leaves the sensing range of the first sensor. Once the material bag completely leaves the sensor, the sensor resumes the signal and starts timing. The timing duration can be set according to specific needs. When the timing ends, the baffle plate will automatically pick up and shake the material into the designated area. The baffle plate will stay at the pick-up position for a period of time, and this duration can also be set as needed. After the baffle plate completes its task, it automatically resets and prepares for the next batch of materials. After an unpacking cycle is completed, the system will enter an idle state, waiting for the next material feeding and processing. The entire unpacking process is continuous and automated, reducing manual operations and improving efficiency and accuracy (the unpacking machine is a relatively mature unpacking equipment in the prior art, so the specific internal structure is not drawn in the figure, and the operating principle is only explained through the internal related components).

[0046] Please continue reading Figure 1 In this embodiment, in order to ensure the smooth progress of the unpacking process, the unpacking machine is also equipped with a material jam warning mechanism: if the material blocks the first sensor for a long time during the unpacking process, it means that the cutting process is abnormal or the material bag is faulty. At this time, the system will automatically trigger the material jam warning and prompt the operator through an alarm to deal with the problem. The working status of the unpacking process is prompted in real time through the three-color tower:

[0047] Green means the unpacker is in idle state, ready to receive materials, and can start feeding.

[0048] Yellow means that unpacking is in progress and you need to wait for the material processing to be completed.

[0049] Red means that a jam or abnormal problem has been detected and the alarm needs to be handled immediately to resolve the fault and resume normal operation.

[0050] Through this series of intelligent processes and monitoring systems, the automatic unpacking area can achieve efficient and accurate material unpacking, while ensuring the safety of equipment and operations through real-time feedback and alarm mechanisms to avoid any potential problems or production stagnation. The intelligent management of the entire system greatly improves the efficiency and reliability of unpacking work and reduces the need for human intervention.

[0051] The automatic sorting area is provided with a sorting line, which includes a sorting table for sorting lunch boxes. An operating table is provided on one side of the sorting table for sorting ingredients. A shelf temporary storage table is provided on one side of the operating table for temporarily storing lunch boxes and shelves when the previous cooking process is not completed. A shelf slide is provided in front of the sorting table for transferring the sorted shelves. A draining table is provided on one side of the shelf slide for draining operations. A second display screen and a second barcode scanner are symmetrically provided on both sides of the shelf slide for scanning and counting. The shelf slide and the shelf transfer table are arranged side by side, and the shelf slide is provided with a second sensor for detecting the loading status.

[0052] The unpacked lunch boxes are placed on the sorting table by a manipulator or a transfer cart to prepare for the subsequent sorting process. The system will automatically identify the type, quantity, ingredients and other information of the food in the lunch box. This process ensures the accurate acquisition of the lunch box information and provides the necessary data support for the subsequent sorting operation. After the barcode scanner is sensed, the system automatically absorbs the lunch box and places it on the operating table on one side. According to the type of ingredients in the lunch box, the system will automatically select the appropriate sorting tool (such as a robot arm, a conveyor belt, etc.) for sorting. Then, the ingredients transported by the unpacking machine through the transfer door are automatically placed on the shelf by a manipulator or a sorting device in turn, and the food is automatically sorted into rice, vegetables and soup. After the meal is sorted, the lunch box is placed on the shelf slide. If it needs to be drained, it can be drained through the draining table. During the waiting interval, it can be transferred to the shelf temporary storage table for temporary storage. After the sorting is completed, it is stored in the middle of the shelf slide through the barcode scanner on the shelf slide to be rotated. Then it will flow to the next process area.

[0053] The automatic cooking area is provided with a cooking line, which includes a handling robot. A mixing table, cooking equipment, a conveying mechanism and a shelf transfer table are arranged around the handling robot. The mixing table is used for mixing and adding materials, the cooking equipment is used for cooking ingredients, and the shelf transfer table is used to provide a temporary transfer platform; the conveying mechanism includes a unloading roller, an outlet roller and an inlet roller, the mixing table is arranged between the cooking equipment and the shelf transfer table, the handling robot transports the shelves and meal boxes conveyed by the inlet roller to the cooking equipment or the shelf transfer table, and after cooking is completed, the loaded meal boxes and shelves are conveyed to the next meal delivery area through the unloading roller, and after meal delivery is completed, the empty shelves and meal boxes are returned to the side of the inlet roller through the outlet roller.

[0054] The handling robot is set in the center and can rotate 360 ​​degrees to realize intelligent handling operations. After receiving the signal sent by the sensor or scanner, the meal boxes on the shelf slide are transported to the entrance roller through rotation, and then transported to the cooking equipment for cooking in turn by the handling robot. After cooking, the cooking food is transported to the unloading roller by the handling robot after receiving the signal.

[0055] Among them, when it is necessary to operate the meal boxes on the shelf in multiple steps (for example, adding ingredients or performing multiple cooking operations), the shelf can be first moved to the shelf transfer table, and then moved to the mixing table by a mechanical transport arm for mixing or adding ingredients, and then placed in the cooking equipment for cooking. After cooking, the meal is transported to the unloading roller by the transport robot after receiving the signal.

[0056] The automatic meal-taking area is provided with a meal-taking line, which includes a circulating meal-taking mechanism. A material-discharging mechanism is provided in the middle of the circulating meal-taking machine for adding seasonings and serving meals. An adjustment mechanism is provided at one end of the circulating meal-taking machine for adjusting the position of the meal boxes. The microwave channel inside the adjustment mechanism can keep the circulating meal boxes warm. A sorting mechanism is provided at the other end of the circulating meal-taking machine for sorting out the meal boxes that are messed up when taking meals. The circulating meal-taking mechanism and the material-discharging roller are arranged side by side, the material-discharging roller is connected to the outlet roller, and the outlet roller and the inlet roller are arranged side by side to ensure that the meal boxes and shelves after cooking can be transported to the circulating meal-taking mechanism by the transporting robot.

[0057] Reference Figure 2 The present invention also provides an embodiment of a cooking control system, which is used to control the intelligent unmanned kitchen in the above embodiment. The cooking control system comprehensively optimizes the automation level of catering production through highly integrated intelligent modules, ensuring efficient and accurate cooking of food and a smooth supply process. The cooking system includes an intelligent cooking equipment module, a scheduling and planning module, an abnormality monitoring module and an automatic production module. The modules cooperate with each other to realize the automation of the entire process from food input to finished product delivery, greatly improving production efficiency, reducing manual intervention, and ensuring the quality and consistency of food.

[0058] Among them, the intelligent cooking equipment module is responsible for configuring the intelligent cooking equipment at the back kitchen site, and works closely with other modules to automatically execute the cooking process according to the predetermined scheduling plan. This module can accurately control the temperature, humidity, time and other key parameters in the cooking process to ensure that each dish can achieve the best taste and texture during the cooking process. For example, cooking equipment such as intelligent woks, intelligent steam ovens, ovens, etc. can automatically adjust the cooking conditions according to the scheduling plan, and accurately execute the cooking requirements of different dishes, such as frying and water temperature control of steamed dishes. It can be accurately adjusted according to the characteristics of different dishes, no longer relying on manual experience, and greatly improving the standardization and efficiency of cooking.

[0059] The scheduling and planning module is responsible for reading the specific process data required for each meal, automatically generating a scheduling plan for the meal, and sending it to the intelligent cooking equipment. The scheduling and planning module can flexibly adjust the cooking order and time schedule of each dish according to the actual order requirements and production conditions, and optimize the overall cooking process. For example, during peak hours or when the order volume is large, the scheduling and planning module can reasonably arrange the dish delivery time based on factors such as the cooking time of the dish, the availability of the required equipment, and the storage of materials to ensure that each dish can be completed on time and on demand. This not only improves production efficiency, but also effectively reduces the idle time or overuse of equipment.

[0060] The abnormal monitoring module is responsible for real-time monitoring of various parameters in the entire cooking process to ensure that the system operates without abnormalities. This module includes an operation signal receiving unit and an operation level judgment unit. The operation signal receiving unit obtains the operation signals sent by the sensor or controller in real time. These signals contain information such as the working status, temperature, humidity, etc. of the equipment; the operation level judgment unit determines whether the current cooking process is normal based on these signals. Once an abnormality is found (such as too high temperature, too long time, equipment failure, etc.), the system will immediately issue an alarm and take corresponding treatment measures according to the abnormality level to avoid cooking failure or food waste. For example, during the cooking process, if the temperature of a certain device fails to rise to the predetermined value or the water level of the steam boiler is too low, the abnormal monitoring module can detect it in time and issue an alarm. The system can reallocate work through the scheduling and planning module, or manually intervene through the automatic production module to ensure the smooth progress of the cooking task.

[0061] The automatic production module is responsible for controlling the handling of ingredients, the operation of cooking equipment, and the delivery of the final dishes. The module consists of two main parts: a control unit and a brake unit. The control unit is used to transport ingredients, finished products, and seasonings through a robotic arm or an automated transmission system to ensure that the ingredients can be put into each cooking device as needed, reducing the complexity and uncertainty of manual handling; the brake unit is responsible for accurately controlling the start and stop of the cooking equipment according to the cooking process and scheduling plan, ensuring that every cooking link of the dish is carried out according to plan, avoiding possible errors during manual intervention. For example, in the batch cooking process, the control unit can automatically distribute the required ingredients to the corresponding cooking equipment, and each device automatically starts and adjusts according to the cooking requirements. After cooking is completed, the automatic production module can monitor the cooking status of the dish in real time and automatically move the finished product to the meal pick-up port after cooking. This process can be completed by a robotic arm or an automatic conveyor belt system, ensuring the rapid flow of dishes while reducing the consumption of human resources. After cooking is completed, the automatic production module will also perform operations such as pouring oil and sprinkling ingredients through automated equipment to further enhance the taste and appearance of the dish. For example, after cooking, the system can automatically add seasonings, sesame oil, etc. to ensure that the taste of each dish is consistent and meets the standards. The cooked dishes will be automatically kept warm to maintain the temperature and freshness of the dishes.

[0062] Through the above technical scheme, the present application realizes intelligent kitchen control, and all operations are performed in the back kitchen through automated equipment. When serving meals in batches, different dishes can be cooked automatically, reducing the situation of many chefs and long cooking time in the traditional manual cooking mode, effectively saving manpower and reducing the operating costs of catering companies.

[0063] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or to make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent unmanned kitchen, characterized in that: include: An automatic unpacking area, wherein the automatic unpacking area is provided with an unpacking line, and the automatic unpacking area is used to identify the food after scanning the code, cut the outer packaging, and put it into the next process area; An automatic sorting area, wherein the automatic sorting area is provided with a sorting line, and the automatic sorting area is used to identify and sort food, and temporarily store or transfer it to the next process area; An automatic cooking area, wherein the automatic cooking area is provided with a cooking line, and the automatic cooking area is used to carry the cooked food, temporarily store it or carry it to the next process area; An automatic meal pickup area is provided with a meal pickup line, and the automatic meal pickup area is used to adjust and season the food, keep it warm or circulate it waiting for pickup.

2. The intelligent unmanned kitchen according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The unpacking line comprises a code scanning station and an unpacking machine, and the code scanning station is arranged at one end of the unpacking machine.

3. The intelligent unmanned kitchen according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The code scanning station is provided with a first display screen and a first code scanning gun, and the unpacking machine is provided with a first sensor.

4. The intelligent unmanned kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting line comprises a sorting platform, an operating platform is arranged on one side of the sorting platform, a layer shelf temporary storage platform is arranged on one side of the operating platform, a layer shelf slide is arranged in front of the sorting platform, and a draining platform is arranged on one side of the layer shelf slide; A second display screen and a second barcode scanner are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the shelf slide, the shelf slide and the shelf transfer table are arranged side by side, and the shelf slide is provided with a second sensor.

5. The intelligent unmanned kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooking line includes a handling robot, and a mixing and stirring table, cooking equipment, a conveying mechanism and a layer rack transfer table are arranged around the handling robot; The conveying mechanism comprises a feeding roller, an outlet roller and an inlet roller, and the mixing and stirring table is arranged between the cooking equipment and the layer rack transfer table.

6. The intelligent unmanned kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The meal taking line includes a circulating meal taking mechanism, and a feeding mechanism is arranged in the middle of the circulating meal taking machine; An adjusting mechanism is arranged at one end of the circulating meal taking machine, and a tidying mechanism is arranged at the other end of the circulating meal taking machine.

7. The intelligent unmanned kitchen according to claim 6, characterized in that: The circulating meal taking mechanism and the material discharging roller are arranged side by side, the material discharging roller is connected to the outlet roller, and the outlet roller and the inlet roller are arranged side by side.

8. A cooking control system, characterized in that: The cooking control system is used to control the intelligent unmanned kitchen according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and the cooking control system includes: The intelligent cooking equipment module is used to configure the intelligent cooking equipment installed on-site in the back kitchen to cook food according to the scheduling and planning of the meal delivery process; The scheduling and planning module is used to read the specific process data required for each meal production and automatically generate a scheduling plan; The abnormality monitoring module is used to read the transmitted detection data and monitor whether there is any abnormality in the meal delivery process; The automatic production module is used to control the flow of goods and complete the cooking process in sequence.

9. The cooking control system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The abnormality monitoring module includes an operation signal receiving unit and an operation level judgment unit. The operation signal receiving unit is used to obtain the current operation signal executed by the user sent by a sensor or controller during the automatic production process, and the operation level judgment unit is used to judge whether there is an abnormality in the current automatic cooking process.

10. The cooking control system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The automatic production module includes a control unit and a braking unit. The control unit is used to control the robot to carry items, and the braking unit is used to control the intelligent cooking device to execute a cooking program.

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