Intelligent anti-insect system and method for unmanned beverage equipment

Abstract

This invention relates to an intelligent pest control system and method for unmanned beverage equipment, comprising a main body of the equipment and further including: a monitoring module for acquiring pest activity data inside and around the equipment; a control module configured to receive the pest activity data from the monitoring module and receive operational status signals from the main control system of the main body of the equipment; the control module performs fusion analysis on the pest activity data and the operational status signals according to pre-stored coordination rules, and outputs dynamic pest control commands; and an execution module connected to the control module, including a physical barrier unit and a chemical disinfection unit, the execution module responding to the dynamic pest control commands and executing coordinated pest control operations matching the operational status. This invention intelligently senses the equipment status and pest risk, and dynamically coordinates multiple pest control methods, improving pest control effectiveness while ensuring safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unmanned beverage equipment technology, and in particular to an intelligent insect-proof system and method for unmanned beverage equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of unmanned retail models, unmanned beverage equipment has become an important part of the commercial landscape due to its 24-hour operation and unattended nature. However, this operating model also exposes it to the continuous risk of pest infestation. In particular, flying and crawling insects are easily attracted by the internal light sources, food odors, and open cabinet doors during operation, which not only affects food hygiene and safety but also damages consumer experience and brand image. Therefore, implementing effective pest control is crucial.

[0003] In existing technologies, pest control methods for such equipment are mostly isolated and static. For example, mechanical barriers that rely on improving the equipment's sealing are passive in their pest control effect and completely fail when the cabinet doors are opened for necessary maintenance, restocking, or when users pick up their meals. Using timed or manually triggered chemical spraying methods has the drawbacks of potentially contaminating food contact surfaces with chemicals, posing potential risks to human health, and being unusable during equipment operation. While simply adding insect-attracting lamps can trap some flying insects, their light source may attract pests from further away to the vicinity of the equipment, thus increasing the local pest density and having the opposite effect.

[0004] In summary, existing technologies generally suffer from drawbacks such as a disconnect between pest control measures and the dynamic operation of equipment, a lack of coordination among various methods, and an inability to achieve efficient pest control while ensuring food safety. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an integrated system capable of intelligently sensing equipment status and pest risk, and dynamically coordinating multiple pest control methods to address these issues. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this invention is to provide an insect prevention system for unmanned beverage equipment, which can intelligently sense the status of the equipment and the risk of insect infestation, and dynamically coordinate multiple insect prevention methods to improve insect prevention efficiency while ensuring safety.

[0006] The above-mentioned objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solutions: An intelligent insect-proof system for unmanned beverage equipment includes the main body of the equipment and also includes: The monitoring module is used to acquire pest activity data inside and around the device; The control module is configured to receive pest activity data from the monitoring module and receive operational status signals from the main control system of the main body of the equipment; the control module performs fusion analysis on the pest activity data and the operational status signals according to pre-stored coordination rules, and outputs dynamic pest control commands; An execution module, connected to the control module, includes a physical barrier unit and a chemical pest control unit. The execution module responds to the dynamic pest control command and performs coordinated pest control operations that match the operating status.

[0007] The above technical solution realizes an intelligent closed loop of "monitoring-analysis-execution" for pest control in unmanned beverage equipment. It can dynamically adjust the pest control strategy according to the actual operating status of the equipment and pest activity data, avoiding the problems of insufficient protection or waste of resources in traditional fixed-mode pest control, and improving the accuracy and intelligence of pest control.

[0008] As a further technical solution of the present invention: the operation status signal includes at least one of the following: business status, standby status, and maintenance status.

[0009] The above technical solution provides the control module with comprehensive and accurate data on equipment operation status, ensuring that the control module can accurately identify different operation scenarios such as business hours, standby, and maintenance, laying the foundation for the accurate execution of subsequent collaborative rules, while avoiding accidental triggering of pest control operations due to ambiguous status judgment.

[0010] As a further technical solution of the present invention: the coordination rule includes: when the operation status is business status or maintenance status, the physical barrier unit is activated first, and the chemical disinfection unit is suppressed; When the operating status is standby or non-operational, the chemical pest control unit is activated based on the pest activity data.

[0011] The above technical solutions achieve deep integration between pest control operations and equipment operation status. In scenarios with people, such as business operations, food pickup, or maintenance authorization, physical barriers are prioritized to prevent chemical agents from coming into contact with food and people, thus balancing food safety, user experience, and personnel safety. In standby or non-business scenarios without people, chemical disinfection is activated to efficiently eliminate pests, balancing safety and disinfection effectiveness.

[0012] As a further technical solution of the present invention: the physical barrier unit includes an air curtain machine and / or an optical protection component; An air curtain machine is installed in the food outlet area of ​​the main body of the equipment and is electrically connected to the control module; An optical protection component, comprising an adjustable spectrum lamp disposed inside the main body of the device and electrically connected to the control module, and an insect-proof film attached to the light-transmitting surface of the main body of the device.

[0013] The above technical solutions construct a multi-layered physical insect barrier. The air curtain can form an airflow barrier at the food outlet to block the invasion of external pests; the adjustable spectrum lamps can reduce the attraction of pests through spectrum adjustment; and the insect-proof film can physically block the spread of internal pests. All of these are chemical-free protective methods, which meet the food contact safety requirements of unmanned beverage equipment.

[0014] As a further technical solution of the present invention: the chemical disinfection unit includes an aerosol device disposed inside the main body of the equipment and / or an external disinfection device disposed on the main body of the equipment; Both the aerosol device and the peripheral disinfection device are electrically connected to the control module.

[0015] The above technical solution achieves comprehensive chemical pest control coverage through "internal targeted pest control + external control": the internal aerosol device can accurately remove pests that have invaded the equipment, while the external pest control device can prevent pests from approaching the equipment. The dual configuration improves the comprehensiveness of pest control, and the electronic control connection ensures that the pest control operation can be accurately controlled.

[0016] As a further technical solution of the present invention: the monitoring module includes an image acquisition device disposed inside the main body of the device, and a pest density sensor disposed on the periphery of the main body of the device.

[0017] Through the above technical solution, synchronous monitoring of pests inside and outside the equipment is realized. The internal image acquisition device can accurately capture the details of internal pest activity, and the external pest density sensor can provide real-time early warning of external pest risks, avoiding the blind spots in pest monitoring caused by a single monitoring method, and providing complete pest data support for the control module.

[0018] As a further technical solution of the present invention: the control module is configured to adjust the control strategies of the execution module corresponding to the internal and external parts of the device according to the data of the image acquisition device and the pest density sensor.

[0019] The above technical solution achieves "zoned precision control" of pest control. The control module can adjust the corresponding protection strategy according to different pest situations inside and outside the area, avoiding the extensive control of "one-size-fits-all" approach. This not only improves the targeting of pest control in different areas, but also reduces unnecessary energy and pesticide consumption.

[0020] As a further technical solution of the present invention, it also includes a data interface that is communicatively connected to the control module, used to upload system data to the cloud platform and receive remotely updated collaborative rules.

[0021] The above technical solutions support remote uploading of system data and remote updating of collaborative rules. Cloud platform data uploading enables remote tracking and maintenance monitoring of pest conditions and equipment operation status. Remote updating of collaborative rules can adapt to pest changes in different regions and seasons, and can optimize pest control strategies without on-site debugging, thereby improving the system's flexibility and maintainability.

[0022] As a further technical solution of the present invention: the execution module further includes a trapping unit; The trapping unit is located at a preset distance from the periphery of the main body of the device and is electrically connected to the control module. The control module is configured to control the device to start when the main body of the device is in a non-operational state.

[0023] The above technical solutions supplement the source control measures for pests around the equipment. The peripheral trapping unit is activated when the equipment is not in operation. It can trap and reduce the number of pests around the equipment, reduce the probability of pests invading the equipment, and work in synergy with internal protection and chemical disinfection to further improve the overall pest control effect.

[0024] This invention also discloses an intelligent insect-proofing method for unmanned beverage devices, comprising the following specific steps: Step 1: Obtain pest activity data inside and outside the equipment, as well as the operating status signal of the main body of the equipment; Step 2: Based on the pre-stored collaboration rules, perform fusion analysis on the pest activity data and the operational status signal; Step 3: Based on the analysis results, generate dynamic pest control instructions: If the operating status is business status or maintenance status, the physical barrier unit is activated, and the chemical disinfection unit and the trapping unit are suppressed. If the operating status is standby or non-operational, the chemical pest control unit and / or trapping unit will be activated based on the pest activity data. To execute coordinated pest control operations that match the current operational status.

[0025] By deeply integrating and analyzing pest data with equipment operation status through the above technical solutions, the automatic and intelligent triggering of pest control operations is realized. Pest control operations adapted to the current scenario can be completed without manual intervention, which greatly reduces the pest control maintenance cost of unmanned beverage equipment, while ensuring the synergy between pest control operations and equipment operation.

[0026] In summary, the present invention has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. This invention discloses an intelligent pest control system for unmanned beverage equipment. By constructing an intelligent pest control closed loop of "monitoring-analysis-execution", and combining multi-unit collaborative operation adapted to the equipment's operating status, precise zoned prevention and control, and remote rule updates, it achieves intelligent and precise pest protection for unmanned beverage equipment, balancing food safety and pest control effectiveness.

[0027] 2. This invention discloses an intelligent insect prevention method for unmanned beverage equipment. It integrates and analyzes pest activity data inside and outside the equipment with operational status signals to generate dynamic insect prevention commands adapted to the scenario, thereby automating the insect prevention operation of the unmanned beverage equipment, reducing maintenance costs while ensuring the synergy between operation and operational scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent insect-proof system architecture for an unmanned beverage device according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating an intelligent insect-proofing method for an unmanned beverage device according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not 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 application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Example

[0033] Reference Figure 1 This invention discloses an intelligent pest control system for unmanned beverage equipment, comprising a main body of the equipment, a monitoring module, a control module, and an execution module. The three modules together form an intelligent closed-loop system of "monitoring-analysis-execution". The monitoring module is responsible for acquiring pest activity data inside and outside the equipment. The control module receives pest activity data from the monitoring module and the operating status signal of the main control system of the main body of the equipment. After fusion analysis based on pre-stored collaborative rules, it outputs dynamic pest control commands. The execution module is connected to the control module and responds to the dynamic pest control commands by executing collaborative pest control operations that match the operating status.

[0034] The monitoring module specifically includes an image acquisition device installed inside the main body of the equipment, and a pest density sensor installed on the periphery of the main body. The image acquisition device is integrated into the smart fly-killing lamp or crawling insect monitor. These devices, which integrate image acquisition, are specifically placed in areas inside the main body where crawling insects are likely to appear, such as near coffee grounds, drinking cups, and wastewater buckets. Their high-definition cameras can accurately capture the activity details and real-time numbers of flying and crawling insects inside. The pest density sensor is installed on the pest control device on the periphery of the main body of the equipment, which can monitor the crawling insect density around the equipment in real time. The two work together to achieve synchronous monitoring of pests inside and outside the equipment, effectively avoiding blind spots in pest monitoring caused by a single monitoring method, and providing comprehensive and accurate pest data support for the control module.

[0035] The control module receives operational status signals including operating status, standby status, and maintenance status. The pre-stored collaborative rules are as follows: when the operating status is operating or maintenance, the physical barrier unit is activated first, suppressing the chemical pest control unit; when the operating status is standby or non-operating, the chemical pest control unit is activated based on pest activity data. The control module also features AI recognition capabilities, automatically identifying pest types and quantities in the monitoring data. Based on the zoning data from the image acquisition device and pest density sensor, it adjusts the control strategies for the corresponding internal and external parts of the execution module to achieve precise zoning control. Furthermore, the control module has a communication connection with a data interface that can upload system data such as pest types, quantities, pest control records, and equipment operating status to the cloud platform. It also receives remotely updated collaborative rules from the cloud platform, facilitating remote maintenance and pest control strategy optimization to adapt to pest changes in different regions and seasons.

[0036] The execution module includes a physical barrier unit, a chemical disinfection unit, and a trapping unit, as detailed below: The physical barrier unit includes an air curtain machine and an optical protection component. The air curtain machine is embedded in the upper edge of the food outlet of the main body of the equipment and is electrically connected to the control module. It supports timed start-up or command-triggered start-up. It forms a sealed barrier by spraying air downwards to block the invasion of external pests. The wind speed can be adjusted according to actual needs. The optical protection component includes an adjustable spectrum lamp installed inside the main body of the equipment and electrically connected to the control module, and an insect-proof film attached to the light-transmitting surface of the main body of the equipment. The adjustable spectrum lamp can be switched to a low mosquito-attracting wavelength. The insect-proof film is fixed by hooks, magnets, or Velcro, etc. It can block the wavelength of internal light, and the background color is dark to reduce the attraction of flying insects. The two work together to achieve chemical-free protection.

[0037] The chemical disinfection unit includes an aerosol device installed inside the main body of the equipment and disinfection devices arranged around the main body of the equipment. The aerosol spray device contains natural pyrethroid aerosol (using naturally extracted ingredients). Its nozzle is equipped with a one-way valve and an independent electric valve, which is electrically connected to the control module. This allows for precise control of the single spray dose from 0.5ml to 1ml, preventing excessive leakage or waste. The spray area is directionally covered in key areas prone to pest infestation or invasion, such as storage areas and food service passages inside the equipment. The external pest control device uses a high-chlorine / propoxur suspension (10% total effective ingredient, including 4% high-efficiency cypermethrin and 6% propoxur). It is also equipped with an independent electric valve and electrically connected to the control module. Using a dosage of 1.2 grams per square meter, it dynamically and evenly sprays the pesticide along a 2-5 meter ring around the equipment based on pest activity data from the control module, forming a protective perimeter. The spray angle is adjustable from 30° to 60°, ensuring even coverage of the outer protective area and preventing diffusion into the main body of the equipment or surrounding sensitive areas. Through precise linkage between the independent electric valves and the control module, both devices achieve comprehensive chemical pest control coverage, including directional internal pest control and external pest management.

[0038] The trapping unit can use solar-powered trapping lights, installed within 2 to 5 meters of the main body of the equipment. It is preferable to set them upwind or in areas with high pest incidence (such as near sewage ditches). The unit should be 1 to 2 meters away from the spray nozzles of the surrounding pest control devices to avoid pesticide contamination or affecting the trapping effect. It should also be electrically connected to the control module, which will activate the unit when the equipment is not in operation. This will trap and reduce the number of pests in the surrounding area from the source, while avoiding the risk of the lights attracting distant flying insects. This will create a synergistic protection with physical barriers and chemical pest control.

[0039] This invention also discloses an intelligent pest control method for unmanned beverage equipment, including acquiring pest activity data through an image acquisition device (integrated with an intelligent fly-killing lamp) and a pest density sensor, and acquiring operational status signals such as business status, standby status, and maintenance status through the equipment's main control system; fusing and analyzing the pest activity data and operational status signals according to pre-stored collaborative rules, and using AI technology to identify the types and quantities of pests; generating dynamic pest control commands based on the analysis results, controlling physical barrier units, chemical disinfection units, and / or trapping units to perform collaborative operations matching the current operational status, completing differentiated pest control responses in different scenarios without human intervention, and simultaneously enabling the establishment of SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) maintenance processes, opening and closing cabinet doors in sequence during operation to reduce the risk of pest intrusion.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 In actual operation, the intelligent pest control system of this invention first enters the data acquisition stage: the image acquisition device (inside the equipment) of the monitoring module captures details of pest activity in real time, while the pest density sensor on the periphery continuously monitors the pest density around the equipment. Both transmit the collected pest activity data inside and outside the equipment to the control module in real time. At the same time, the control module simultaneously receives the operating status signal from the main control system of the equipment, completing the dual acquisition of data and signals. Subsequently, the control module performs fusion analysis on the received pest activity data and operating status signal according to the pre-stored coordination rules to clarify the pest control requirements in the current scenario, providing a basis for subsequent output instructions. Next, the control module enters the command output and execution phase: If the analysis indicates that the operational status signal is in business or maintenance mode, the control module prioritizes outputting a dynamic insect-prevention command to activate the physical barrier unit. At this time, the air curtain forms an airflow barrier in the food outlet area, the adjustable spectrum lamps switch to a low mosquito attraction band, and the insect-prevention film simultaneously exerts its physical barrier function; at the same time, it suppresses the operation of the chemical disinfection unit and the trapping unit to prevent the agents from contacting food and people, ensuring food safety and personnel safety; if the analysis indicates that the operational status signal is in standby or non-business mode, the control module, in conjunction with the pest activity data transmitted by the monitoring module, outputs a dynamic insect-prevention command to activate the chemical disinfection unit. At this time, the internal aerosol device and the external disinfection device activate the disinfection operation according to the pest distribution; at the same time, the control module simultaneously controls the trapping unit to activate, trapping external pests from the source. During execution, the control module will also adjust the working parameters of the corresponding area execution module according to the partition data of the image acquisition device and the pest density sensor to achieve precise control by partition; at the same time, the data interface will upload system data such as pest situation and equipment operation status to the cloud platform, and receive remotely updated collaborative rules from the cloud platform to adapt to pest changes in different regions and seasons.

[0041] The implementation principle of this invention is as follows: An intelligent closed-loop control system of "monitoring-analysis-execution" is constructed. Through the image acquisition device and pest density sensor of the monitoring module, comprehensive perception of pest data inside and outside the equipment is achieved, providing a precise data source for the entire system. The control module, as the core processing unit of the system, has built-in collaborative rules that achieve deep integration of pest data with the three operational states of the equipment: operating, standby, and maintenance. Through logical judgment, dynamic pest control commands adapted to different scenarios are output, solving the problem of the disconnect between traditional pest control methods and equipment operating states. Specifically, the rule prioritizing physical isolation in operating or maintenance states, based on the principles of food safety and personnel safety, avoids the risk of contact with chemical agents. The rule activating chemical disinfection and trapping in standby or non-operating states, based on the principles of efficient disinfection and energy conservation, utilizes unattended periods to achieve comprehensive pest elimination. Simultaneously, the control module's zonal control principle can... The differences in pest data between the internal and external environments allow for targeted adjustments to the execution module's working strategies, avoiding a crude "one-size-fits-all" approach to control pests and reducing energy and pesticide waste. The execution module's physical barrier unit utilizes multiple principles of airflow barriers, spectral repellency, and physical obstruction to achieve pest isolation without chemical pollution. The chemical pest control unit, based on directional spraying and external control principles, achieves precise pest elimination. The trapping unit, based on source trapping principles, reduces the initial pest population in the external environment. These three elements work synergistically to form a comprehensive protection system. The remote communication principle of the data interface enables cloud storage of system data and remote updates of collaborative rules, improving the system's flexibility and maintainability. The corresponding control methods, based on process-oriented and intelligent control principles, transform the collaborative work of the hardware system into executable steps, ensuring the stable operation of the entire system and ultimately achieving a balance between food safety, personnel safety, protective effectiveness, and operating costs.

[0042] The embodiments described herein are preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent insect-proof system for an unmanned beverage machine, comprising a main body of the machine, characterized in that, Also includes: The monitoring module is used to acquire pest activity data inside and around the device; The control module is configured to receive pest activity data from the monitoring module and receive operational status signals from the main control system of the main body of the equipment. The control module performs fusion analysis on the pest activity data and the operation status signal according to the pre-stored coordination rules, and outputs dynamic pest control instructions. An execution module, connected to the control module, includes a physical barrier unit and a chemical pest control unit. The execution module responds to the dynamic pest control command and performs coordinated pest control operations that match the operating status.

2. The intelligent insect-proof system for an unmanned beverage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operational status signal includes at least one of the following: business status, standby status, and maintenance status.

3. The intelligent insect-proof system for an unmanned beverage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The collaboration rules include: When the operating status is either business status or maintenance status, the physical barrier unit is activated first, and the chemical disinfection unit is suppressed. When the operating status is standby or non-operational, the chemical pest control unit is activated based on the pest activity data.

4. The intelligent insect-proof system for an unmanned beverage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The physical barrier unit includes an air curtain machine and / or optical protection components; An air curtain machine is installed in the food outlet area of ​​the main body of the equipment and is electrically connected to the control module; An optical protection component, comprising an adjustable spectrum lamp disposed inside the main body of the device and electrically connected to the control module, and an insect-proof film attached to the light-transmitting surface of the main body of the device.

5. The intelligent insect-proof system for an unmanned beverage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chemical disinfection unit includes an aerosol device disposed inside the main body of the equipment and / or an external disinfection device disposed on the main body of the equipment; Both the aerosol device and the peripheral disinfection device are electrically connected to the control module.

6. The intelligent insect-proof system for an unmanned beverage equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The monitoring module includes an image acquisition device installed inside the main body of the device, and a pest density sensor installed on the periphery of the main body of the device.

7. The intelligent insect-proof system for an unmanned beverage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control module is configured to adjust the control strategies for the internal and external parts of the execution module according to the data from the image acquisition device and the pest density sensor.

8. The intelligent insect-proof system for an unmanned beverage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a data interface that communicates with the control module, used to upload system data to the cloud platform and receive remotely updated collaborative rules.

9. The intelligent insect-proof system for an unmanned beverage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The execution module also includes a trapping unit; The trapping unit is located at a preset distance from the periphery of the main body of the device and is electrically connected to the control module. The control module is configured to control the device to start when the main body of the device is in a non-operational state.

10. A method for preventing insects in an intelligent insect-proof system applied to any one of claims 1-9 in an unmanned beverage device, characterized in that, The specific steps include the following: Step 1: Obtain pest activity data inside and outside the equipment, as well as the operating status signal of the main body of the equipment; Step 2: Based on the pre-stored collaboration rules, perform fusion analysis on the pest activity data and the operational status signal; Step 3: Based on the analysis results, generate dynamic pest control instructions: If the operating status is business status or maintenance status, the physical barrier unit is activated, and the chemical disinfection unit and the trapping unit are suppressed. If the operating status is standby or non-operational, the chemical pest control unit and / or trapping unit will be activated based on the pest activity data. To execute coordinated pest control operations that match the current operational status.

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