Integrated restaurant robot

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of restaurant robots, and discloses an integrated restaurant robot which is characterized in that a storage cleaning cavity and a mounting cavity are formed in a main body, a storage assembly, a cleaning assembly and a heating assembly are arranged in the storage cleaning cavity, a control assembly is arranged in the mounting cavity, and the control assembly is connected with the cleaning assembly and the heating assembly; the mechanical arm is mounted on one side of the main body, is connected with the control assembly and is used for grabbing, placing and transferring tableware; the moving mechanism is connected to the lower part of the main body, is connected with the control assembly and is used for realizing overall movement; the visual monitoring camera is arranged on the upper portion of the main body, connected with the control assembly and used for recognizing the position of tableware and cooperating with the mechanical arm to complete actions, the limitation that a traditional robot is single in function is broken through, and full-process automatic operation from meal delivery and meal collection to cleaning and drying is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of restaurant robot technology, and in particular to an integrated restaurant robot. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing catering service industry, restaurant robots have been gradually applied to processes such as food delivery and dish return. However, most current restaurant robots have limited functionality, typically only capable of delivering food "from kitchen to table," and cannot achieve integrated processing of post-meal tableware collection and cleaning. The collection and cleaning processes still heavily rely on manual operation, resulting in low efficiency, high labor costs, inconsistent hygiene standards, and a significant risk of cross-contamination. Even some robots with food collection capabilities can only perform simple transportation, unable to achieve closed-loop, automated cleaning, drying, and sterilization within the robot itself, thus failing to form a complete "delivery-collection-cleaning" closed-loop process.

[0003] Therefore, the market urgently needs an integrated restaurant robot solution that is highly integrated, automated, and has strict hygiene guarantees. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated restaurant robot that aims to solve or improve at least one of the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution: The present invention provides an integrated restaurant robot, comprising: The main body has an internal storage and cleaning chamber and an installation chamber. The storage and cleaning chamber is equipped with a storage component, a cleaning component and a heating component. The installation chamber is equipped with a control component, which is connected to the cleaning component and the heating component. A robotic arm, mounted on one side of the main body and connected to the control component, is used to perform the operations of grasping, placing and transferring tableware; A moving mechanism, connected to the lower part of the main body and connected to the control component, is used to realize overall movement; A visual monitoring camera is installed on the upper part of the main body and connected to the control component to identify the position of the tableware and cooperate with the robotic arm to complete the action.

[0006] Optionally, the subject includes: The cabinet has an internal partition that forms the storage and cleaning chamber and the installation chamber. The main movable door and the lower cover are installed on the box body and correspond to the storage and cleaning chamber and the installation chamber, respectively.

[0007] Optionally, the housing is provided with a drain pipe that communicates with the storage and cleaning chamber.

[0008] Optionally, the storage assembly includes a shelf and a storage basket that can be placed in the shelf.

[0009] Optionally, the cleaning assembly includes a first motor and a nozzle mounted on the output shaft of the first motor.

[0010] Optionally, the heating assembly includes an infrared heating element.

[0011] Optionally, the control component includes: A high-pressure pump body is used to provide high-pressure water power to the cleaning assembly; The electrical control box is signal-connected to the high-pressure pump body, the cleaning assembly, the heating group, the visual monitoring camera, and the moving mechanism; The robotic arm control box is connected to the robotic arm via signals.

[0012] Optionally, the robotic arm includes: The first and second grippers are used to hold the cutlery. Multiple connecting arms and multiple servo motors are interconnected via connecting parts to enable multi-degree-of-freedom movement of the first and second grippers; The robotic arm base plate and multiple support plates are used to mount multiple connecting arms and multiple servo motors onto the main body.

[0013] Optionally, the moving mechanism includes: The base plate of the moving mechanism is connected to the main body; Multiple drive systems are distributed on the base plate of the moving mechanism.

[0014] Optionally, the drive system includes: The base is connected to the base plate of the moving mechanism by screws; The mounting bracket is connected to the base via a connecting rod and a nut, and the mounting bracket is equipped with wheels driven by a second motor and a coupling.

[0015] This invention discloses the following technical effects: By integrating the main body, robotic arm, mobile mechanism, and visual monitoring camera into a collaborative whole, it breaks through the limitations of traditional robots with single functions, realizing fully automated operation from food delivery and collection to washing and drying. This significantly reduces human intervention and improves operational efficiency. Through the sealed design of the food washing chamber, combined with the non-contact operation of visual monitoring and robotic arm, it ensures that the tableware is effectively isolated from the external environment during transportation, recycling, and washing, fundamentally eliminating the risk of cross-contamination and secondary contamination. The functional modules achieve intelligent linkage through control components, the vision system provides precise guidance for the robotic arm, and the mobile mechanism ensures flexible robot movement, forming an efficient, intelligent, and stable operating system. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the housing of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the moving mechanism structure of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drive system structure of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the robotic arm structure of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the robotic arm of the present invention from another perspective.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Robotic arm; 3. Moving mechanism; 4. Visual monitoring camera; 5. Drainage pipe; 6. Main movable door; 7. Lower cover; 8. Box; 9. Shelf; 10. First motor; 11. Nozzle; 12. Infrared heating element; 13. High-pressure pump body; 14. Electrical control box; 15. Robotic arm control box; 16. Drive system; 17. Base plate of moving mechanism; 18. Wheel; 19. Connecting rod; 20. Base; 21. Mounting bracket; 22. Nut; 23. Screw; 24. Coupling; 25. Second motor; 26. First gripper; 27. Second gripper; 28. First connecting arm; 29. ​​Second connecting arm; 30. First connecting piece; 31. First servo motor 32. First mounting base; 33. Second mounting base; 34. Second connector; 35. Third connector; 36. Third connecting arm; 37. Fourth connecting arm; 38. Fifth connecting arm; 39. Second servo motor; 40. Sixth connecting arm; 41. Fourth connector; 42. First connecting plate; 43. Fifth connector; 44. Second connecting plate; 45. Seventh connecting arm; 46. Third servo motor; 47. Fourth servo motor; 48. First support plate; 49. Second support plate; 50. Third support plate; 51. Eighth connecting arm; 52. Ninth connecting arm; 53. Tenth connecting arm; 54. Eleventh connecting arm; 55. Twelfth connecting arm; 56. Fourth support plate; 57. Robotic arm base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0020] Reference Figures 1 to 7 This invention provides an integrated restaurant robot, comprising: The main body 1 has an internal storage and cleaning chamber and an installation chamber. The storage and cleaning chamber is equipped with a storage component, a cleaning component and a heating component. The installation chamber is equipped with a control component, which is connected to the cleaning component and the heating component. Robotic arm 2, installed on one side of main body 1 and connected to control components, is used to perform the operations of grasping, placing and transferring tableware; The moving mechanism 3 is connected to the lower part of the main body 1 and to the control component, and is used to realize the overall movement; A visual monitoring camera 4 is installed on the upper part of the main body 1 and connected to the control component. It is used to identify the position of the tableware and cooperate with the robotic arm 2 to complete the action. The visual monitoring camera 4 and the robotic arm 2 work together to achieve accurate identification and contactless grasping of the tableware.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the main body 1 includes: Box 8, with internal partitions forming a storage and cleaning chamber and an installation chamber; The main movable door 6 and the lower cover 7 are installed on the box body 8 and correspond to the storage and cleaning chamber and the installation chamber, respectively.

[0022] The interior of the cabinet 8 is functionally divided by partitions. The storage and washing chamber is dedicated to the storage and processing of tableware, while the installation chamber centrally houses the control unit, facilitating maintenance and ensuring no interference between them. The main moving door 6 and the lower cover 7 provide independent access for maintenance and operation, enhancing the maintainability and ease of operation of the equipment.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, the housing 8 is provided with a drain pipe 5 that communicates with the storage and cleaning chamber.

[0024] The installation of drain pipe 5 enables the direct and rapid discharge of cleaning wastewater within the closed system, preventing wastewater from accumulating inside the machine or coming into contact with clean parts and tableware. This is a key design feature to prevent secondary pollution and ensure the final cleaning effect.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present invention, the storage component includes a storage rack 9 and a storage basket that can be placed in the storage rack 9. The storage basket is in a closed state during food delivery to prevent the tableware from being exposed to the external environment.

[0026] The storage basket facilitates the centralized carrying and retrieval of tableware, improving handling efficiency. The storage rack 9 provides stable support and positioning for the storage basket, while its layered or compartmentalized design helps to ensure smooth water flow during washing, ensuring even and thorough washing and drying.

[0027] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning assembly includes a first motor 10 and a nozzle 11 mounted on the output shaft of the first motor 10.

[0028] The first motor 10 drives the nozzle 11 to rotate, which can dynamically and comprehensively spray the tableware in the basket with high pressure without dead angles, significantly improving the cleaning coverage and cleaning efficiency, and is especially suitable for removing stubborn oil stains.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, the heating component includes an infrared heating element 12, which can be activated for preheating during food delivery to preheat and sterilize the tableware.

[0030] The infrared heating element 12 generates infrared heat with advantages of high thermal efficiency and good penetration, which can quickly evaporate moisture on the surface of tableware and perform high-temperature sterilization, achieving the dual purpose of efficient drying and deep hygiene assurance. Activating it during food delivery can also preheat and sterilize the tableware, further improving hygiene standards.

[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control component includes: High-pressure pump body 13 is used to provide high-pressure water power to the cleaning components; The electrical control box 14 is connected to the high-pressure pump body 13, the cleaning assembly, the heating assembly, the visual monitoring camera 4, and the moving mechanism 3 via signals. The robotic arm control box 15 is connected to the robotic arm 2 via signal.

[0032] Through a distributed control architecture, precise and efficient collaborative control of various functional modules is achieved. The high-pressure pump body 13 provides the core power for cleaning, the electrical control box 14 acts as the "core brain" to coordinate the overall operation, and the robotic arm control box 15 is responsible for the complex movements of the robotic arm 2, ensuring that the entire system operates stably, responds quickly, and has a high degree of intelligence.

[0033] In one embodiment of the present invention, the robotic arm 2 includes: The first gripper 26 and the second gripper 27 are used to hold the tableware; Multiple connecting arms and multiple servo motors are interconnected via connecting parts to achieve multi-degree-of-freedom movement of the first gripper 26 and the second gripper 27; The robotic arm base plate 57 and multiple support plates are used to mount multiple connecting arms and multiple servo motors onto the main body 1.

[0034] The multi-degree-of-freedom, multi-connecting arm precision structure design endows robotic arm 2 with high flexibility and precise positioning capabilities, enabling it to mimic complex grasping and placement actions like a human arm. The robust robotic arm base plate 57 and support plate structure ensure the rigidity and stability of robotic arm 2 during frequent movements.

[0035] Furthermore, the first gripper 26 and the second gripper 27 are engaged and linked by a gear transmission mechanism and driven by a motor to realize the gripping and releasing actions.

[0036] Furthermore, the multiple connecting arms include a first connecting arm 28, a second connecting arm 29, a first connector 30, a first mounting base 32, a second mounting base 33, a second connector 34, a third connector 35, a third connecting arm 36, a fourth connecting arm 37, a fifth connecting arm 38, a sixth connecting arm 40, a fourth connector 41, a first connecting plate 42, a fifth connector 43, a second connecting plate 44, a seventh connecting arm 45, an eighth connecting arm 51, a ninth connecting arm 52, a tenth connecting arm 53, an eleventh connecting arm 54, and a twelfth connecting arm 55.

[0037] Furthermore, the multiple servos include a first servo 31, a second servo 39, a third servo 46, and a fourth servo 47.

[0038] Furthermore, the multiple support plates include a first support plate 48, a second support plate 49, a third support plate 50, and a fourth support plate 56.

[0039] The first gripper 26 is connected to the first connecting arm 28 via a washer, and the second connecting arm 29 is drivenly connected to the first connecting arm 28. The first servo motor 31 is connected to the second connecting arm 29 via the first connecting member 30. The first servo motor 31 is fixed on the support structure formed by the first mounting base 32, the second mounting base 33, the second connecting member 34, and the third connecting member 35. The first servo motor 31 drives the second connecting arm 29 and the first connecting arm 28 in sequence to control the movement of the first gripper 26. At the same time, the gears of the first gripper 26 and the second gripper 27 mesh, thereby controlling the gripping, releasing, and movement of the mechanical claw. The two sides of the third connecting arm 36 and the fourth connecting arm 37 are respectively connected to the third connecting member 35 and the fifth connecting arm 38.

[0040] The eighth connecting arm 51 is connected to the fifth connecting arm 38 via a shim, and the eighth connecting arm 51 is connected to the third support plate 50. The eleventh connecting arm 54 is sequentially connected to the second connecting member 34, the tenth connecting arm 53, and the ninth connecting arm 52. The other side of the tenth connecting arm 53 is connected to the fourth support plate 56, and the fourth support plate 56 is fixed to both sides of the second support plate 49 and the third support plate 50, providing support for the movement of the robotic arm. The fourth connecting member 41 and the fifth connecting member 43 connect the sixth connecting arm 40 and the seventh connecting arm 45 to the second servo motor 39 and the third servo motor 46, respectively, thereby controlling the movement of the robotic arm 2 in the XY direction. The fourth servo motor 47 is fixedly connected to the twelfth connecting arm 55 and is connected to the base plate 57 of the robotic arm, thereby controlling the rotation of the robotic arm 2.

[0041] In one embodiment of the present invention, the moving mechanism 3 includes: The base plate 17 of the moving mechanism is connected to the main body 1; Multiple drive systems 16 are distributed on the base plate 17 of the moving mechanism.

[0042] The modular drive system with its distributed layout gives the robot excellent mobility and load-bearing stability, enabling it to move flexibly and smoothly in the complex environment of a restaurant and accurately reach the designated location.

[0043] In one embodiment of the present invention, the drive system 16 includes: The base 20 is connected to the base plate 17 of the moving mechanism by screws 23; Mounting bracket 21 is connected to base 20 via connecting rod 19 and nut 22. Mounting bracket 21 is provided with wheels 18 driven by second motor 25 and coupling 24.

[0044] The second motor 25 and coupling 24 drive the wheel 18 to rotate, thereby enabling the overall robot to move. The robot's direction of movement is adjusted by the differential speed of multiple second motors 25. The entire drive system is structurally robust and has high transmission efficiency, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of the robot during movement and turning.

[0045] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0046] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated restaurant robot, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of automatic dish washing machine, including: Main body (1), inside is equipped with the article washing cavity and installation cavity, the article washing cavity is equipped with article assembly, cleaning assembly and heating assembly, the installation cavity is equipped with control assembly, the control assembly is connected with the cleaning assembly and heating assembly; Mechanical arm (2), it is installed in one side of the main body (1) and is connected with the control assembly, for the operation of utensil's grabbing, placement and transfer; Moving mechanism (3), it is connected in the lower part of the main body (1) and is connected with the control assembly, for realizing integral movement; Visual monitoring camera (4), it is set in the upper part of the main body (1) and is connected with the control assembly, for identifying utensil position and completing action with mechanical arm (2).

2. The integrated restaurant robot of claim 1, wherein, The main body (1) includes: Box (8), inside is formed the article washing cavity and the installation cavity by partition; Main movable door (6) and lower layer cover (7), it is set in box (8) and is corresponding with the article washing cavity and the installation cavity respectively.

3. The integrated restaurant robot of claim 2, wherein, Drain pipe (5) is set in the box (8) and is connected with the article washing cavity.

4. The integrated restaurant robot of claim 1, wherein, The article assembly includes article rack (9) and article basket capable of being placed in the article rack (9).

5. The integrated restaurant robot of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning assembly includes first motor (10) and sprayer (11) installed in the output shaft of the first motor (10).

6. The integrated restaurant robot of claim 1, wherein, The heating assembly includes infrared heating element (12).

7. The integrated restaurant robot of claim 1, wherein, The control assembly includes: High-pressure pump body (13) for providing high-pressure water power to the cleaning assembly; Electric appliance control box (14) is connected with the high-pressure pump body (13), the cleaning assembly, the heating group, the visual monitoring camera (4) and the moving mechanism (3) signal; Mechanical arm control box (15) is connected with the mechanical arm (2) signal.

8. The integrated restaurant robot of claim 1, wherein, The mechanical arm (2) includes: First grab (26) and second grab (27) for holding utensil; Multiple connecting arms and multiple rudders, multiple connecting arms and multiple rudders are connected by connecting piece, realize the multiple freedom degree movement of the first grab (26) and second grab (27); Mechanical arm bottom plate (57) and multiple support plates, for multiple connecting arms and multiple rudders are installed on the main body (1).

9. The integrated restaurant robot of claim 1, wherein, The moving mechanism (3) includes: Moving mechanism bottom plate (17) is connected with the main body (1); Multiple drive systems (16) are distributed on the moving mechanism bottom plate (17).

10. The integrated restaurant robot of claim 9, wherein, The drive system (16) includes: Base (20) is connected with the moving mechanism bottom plate (17) by screw (23); Mounting bracket (21) is connected with the base (20) by connecting rod (19) and nut (22), the mounting bracket (21) is equipped with wheel (18) driven by second motor (25) and shaft coupling (24).

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