Intelligent kitchen and intelligent catering system

Abstract

The utility model provides an intelligent kitchen and an intelligent catering system. And the intelligent kitchen is used by the robot to cook food. The intelligent kitchen comprises a main body frame and a side dish cabinet. The main body frame encloses a closed workshop in the circumferential direction, so that the situation that consumers enter the workshop and work of the robot is affected is avoided. The workshops are annular and have no edges and corners, so that the collision risk is reduced; and the arc-shaped layout can also break through the engraving feeling of a square structure. The main body frame comprises a workbench provided with a cooking area and a meal taking area, and cooking utensils are placed in the cooking area and used by the robot; the meal taking area is used for placing cooked dishes; the vegetable cabinet is provided with a plurality of vegetable storage areas used for containing side dishes, the whole cooking process is completed by the robot, manual participation is not needed, the cost is saved, the whole cooking process is completed according to the set process, and the consistency of dishes can be guaranteed. A dish taking opening of the dish storage area is located in the inner side of the workshop, and the robot can take side dishes conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart kitchens, and more particularly to smart kitchens and smart catering systems. Background Technology

[0002] Rising labor costs have forced restaurants to seek solutions, and cooking robots can reduce reliance on chefs, saving manpower. At the same time, robots can ensure consistency in dishes, minimizing the impact of human error. Furthermore, cooking robots offer entertainment and novelty, attracting customers. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a smart kitchen for robotic cooking. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application proposes an intelligent kitchen and intelligent catering system, wherein the intelligent kitchen is used by robots for cooking.

[0004] This application provides an intelligent kitchen for robots to use in cooking food. The intelligent kitchen includes a main frame and a food preparation cabinet. The main frame forms a closed workspace in a circumferential direction. The workspace is circular. The main frame includes a workbench, which includes a cooking area and a food preparation area. The cooking area contains cooking utensils for the robot to use. The food preparation area is for placing cooked food. The food preparation cabinet has multiple storage areas for storing side dishes. The food preparation openings of the storage areas are located inside the workspace.

[0005] Furthermore, the workbench is arranged in a semi-enclosed ring.

[0006] Furthermore, the main frame includes a waiting area connected to the workbench, the height of the waiting area being lower than the height of the workbench, and the food collection area being located between the cooking area and the waiting area.

[0007] Furthermore, the main frame includes a support member located below the workbench, the support member being supported on the ground to support the workbench, the support member including an inclined portion, and the main frame including a connecting portion connecting the workbench and the waiting area, the connecting portion being inclined along the inclined portion.

[0008] Furthermore, the main frame includes a transparent baffle that is annular and located outside the cooking area of ​​the workbench with its top protruding from the workbench.

[0009] Furthermore, the baffle is provided with a door panel that can be opened and closed to facilitate entry and exit from the work area, and the smart kitchen includes a door lock that can lock the door panel.

[0010] Furthermore, the main frame includes a vertical section, the food preparation cabinet is located inside the vertical section, one end of the waiting area is connected to the vertical section, the entrance of the work area is located between the vertical section and the baffle, and the door panel moves towards the vertical section when closed.

[0011] Furthermore, the top of the vertical section protrudes beyond the top of the food preparation cabinet, and the smart kitchen includes a top plate connected to the vertical section, the top plate being circular.

[0012] Furthermore, the smart kitchen includes a base plate placed on the ground, the main frame supported on the base plate, and the edges of the base plate and the top plate extending beyond the work area; and / or,

[0013] A hollow area communicating with the work area is provided between the waiting area and the base plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the smart kitchen includes a display screen located on the back of the food preparation cabinet, facing the waiting area, while the food retrieval opening of the food preparation cabinet faces away from the waiting area.

[0015] Furthermore, the smart kitchen includes ambient lighting located below the workbench and arranged along the circumferential direction of the workbench.

[0016] Furthermore, the food serving area is located on one side of the cooking area, and the smart kitchen includes a dish cabinet and / or a pot washing area and / or a recycling device located on the opposite side of the cooking area. The recycling device is used to recycle the clean vegetable trays, which are used to hold side dishes.

[0017] This application also provides an intelligent catering system, including a robot and the intelligent kitchen, wherein the robot cooks food in the work area.

[0018] The smart kitchen of this application's embodiment forms a closed workspace in the circumferential direction, preventing consumers from entering and affecting the robot's work; the workspace is circular with no sharp corners, reducing the risk of bumps and knocks; at the same time, the smart kitchen reduces wasted space; furthermore, it appears more open and transparent, and the curved layout breaks the rigidity of the square structure, making it more suitable for open spaces; the food preparation cabinet contains side dishes, the cooking area contains cooking utensils, and the food retrieval area is for placing cooked dishes, realizing that the entire cooking process is completed by robots without human intervention, thus saving costs, and the entire cooking process is completed according to the set process, ensuring the consistency of the dishes. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an intelligent kitchen according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0020] Figure 2 shows Figure 1 a schematic diagram of another perspective of the smart kitchen shown

[0021] Figure 3 shows Figure 1 a side view of the smart kitchen shown

[0022] Figure 4 shows Figure 1 another side view of the smart kitchen shown Detailed implementation manners

[0023] Here, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementation manners") of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. When the following description involves the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements

[0024] If there are terms related to directional indications or positional relationships in the embodiments of the present application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indication or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, terms such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of convenient description and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance

[0025] The implementation manner of the present application provides a smart kitchen for a robot to cook food, so as to realize that the cooking process does not require manual participation, thereby saving labor costs; at the same time, the entire cooking process is completed according to the set process, which can ensure the consistency of the dishes

[0026] Refer Figures 1 to 4 , the smart kitchen includes a main body frame 1 and a side dish cabinet 2. The main body frame 1 encloses a working room 11 that is closed in the circumferential direction. The robot completes cooking work in the working room 11. The main body frame 1 encloses a working room 11 that is closed in the circumferential direction, which can prevent consumers from entering the working room 11 and affecting the work of the robot

[0027] The working room 11 is circular and has no edges and corners, reducing the risk of bumping; at the same time, after the smart kitchen is placed, it can reduce the waste of space; furthermore, it is more visually transparent and open, and the arc layout can also break the rigidity of the square structure and is more suitable for an open space

[0028] The main frame 1 includes a workbench 12, which comprises a cooking area 121 and a food retrieval area 122. The cooking area 121 contains cooking utensils 3 for robot use. The food retrieval area is for placing cooked dishes. The food preparation cabinet 2 has multiple storage areas (not shown) for storing side dishes. The retrieval openings for the storage areas are located within the work area 11 for easy robot retrieval of side dishes. Side dishes can be placed in portions on clean vegetable trays; the robot can retrieve the side dishes by removing the clean vegetable trays.

[0029] The smart kitchen of this application embodiment has a food preparation cabinet 2 containing food preparation materials, a cooking area 121 containing cooking utensils 3, and a food serving area 122 for placing cooked dishes. The entire cooking process is completed by robots without human intervention, thus saving costs. Moreover, the entire cooking process is completed according to the set procedure, which can ensure the consistency of the dishes.

[0030] The prepared ingredients are placed in a clean dish and can be directly poured into cooking utensil 3 for cooking. One or more robots may be included; these robots can move within the work area 11 and may also be robotic arms.

[0031] In some implementations, the multiple robots may include a food-retrieving robot that retrieves food from the food preparation cabinet 2, a food-pouring robot that pours food into the cooking utensil 3, a food-cooking robot that stirs up the food, a food-serving robot that pours the cooked food into a plate, a food-delivering robot that delivers the plate of food to the food collection area 122, a pot-washing robot that washes the pot, and a robot that packs the food.

[0032] Multiple of the above tasks can be performed by a single robot. For example, picking up and pouring food can be done by the same robot, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0033] In some implementations, a dining area can be set up outside the smart kitchen, where consumers can take their food and eat. The dining area is cleaned by dedicated staff; the food can also be packed up and taken away.

[0034] In some implementations, the food-retrieving robot can use a gripping method to pick up the clean food tray.

[0035] In some implementations, multiple plates of the same side dishes in the side dish cabinet 2 are arranged along the depth direction of the side dish cabinet 2. When the first side dish is taken away, the side dishes behind are pushed to the first position so that the robot can pick them up.

[0036] In some implementations, the food-dispensing robot can dispense food by flipping it over.

[0037] In some implementations, the food-serving robot can serve food by flipping it over.

[0038] In some implementations, the food delivery robot can deliver food via a conveyor belt, or it can move to the food collection area 122 to deliver food.

[0039] In some implementations, the workbench 12 is arranged in a semi-enclosed ring.

[0040] In some embodiments, the main frame 1 includes a waiting area 13 connected to a workbench, the waiting area 13 being at a lower height than the workbench 12. The waiting area 13 is relatively low, allowing waiting customers to sit and rest.

[0041] The food pick-up area 122 is located between the cooking area 121 and the waiting area 13. It not only makes it convenient for robots to place cooked dishes and improve work efficiency, but also makes it convenient for consumers in the waiting area 13 to pick up their food.

[0042] In some embodiments, the main frame 1 includes a support member 14 located below the workbench 12. The support member 14 is supported on the ground to support the workbench 12. The support member 14 includes an inclined portion 141. The main frame 1 includes a connecting portion 15 connecting the workbench 12 and the waiting area 13, the connecting portion 15 being inclined along the inclined portion 141. The food serving area 122 and the waiting area 13 have a smooth transition without sharp edges, improving the aesthetics of the smart kitchen.

[0043] In some embodiments, the cooking area 121, the food collection area 122, the connecting part 15, and the waiting area 13 are integrated into one unit, resulting in a simple structure and reduced assembly steps. In other embodiments, the cooking area 121, the food collection area 122, the connecting part 15, and the waiting area 13 can also be installed separately and assembled together, which not only facilitates processing and shaping but also facilitates transportation.

[0044] In some embodiments, the support member 14 and the worktable 12 are separately configured and then assembled together, which not only facilitates processing and shaping but also facilitates transportation. In other embodiments, the support member 14 and the worktable 12 can be integrated.

[0045] In some implementations, the smart kitchen includes ambient lighting 16 located below the workbench 12 and arranged circumferentially along the workbench 12, which can enhance aesthetics and attract consumers.

[0046] In some embodiments, the main frame 1 includes a transparent baffle 17. The baffle 17 is annular and is located outside the cooking area 121 of the workbench 12, with its top protruding from the workbench 12. The transparent baffle 17 can prevent food from splashing, avoiding safety hazards during cooking; at the same time, it will not obstruct the consumer's view or affect the light in the work area 11.

[0047] In some embodiments, the baffle 17 has a door 171 that can be opened and closed to facilitate access to the work area 11 for maintenance work. The smart kitchen includes a lock that can lock the door 171. Only designated personnel can enter the work area 11 for maintenance work. The transparent door 171 is aesthetically pleasing and does not obstruct the view.

[0048] Door panel 171 can be slid open to one side or rotated open.

[0049] In some embodiments, the main frame 1 includes a vertical section 18. The food preparation cabinet 2 is located inside the vertical section 18. One end of the waiting area 13 is connected to the vertical section 18, and the entrance to the work area 11 is located between the vertical section 18 and the baffle 17. When the door panel 171 is closed, it moves towards the vertical section 18.

[0050] In some implementations, the smart kitchen includes a display screen 4 located behind the food preparation cabinet 2, facing the waiting area 13, while the food retrieval opening of the food preparation cabinet 2 faces away from the waiting area 13.

[0051] The display screen 4 faces the outside of the work area 11 for consumers to view. It can display menus, check order status, order food on-site, and play advertisements, making it more user-friendly and enhancing the consumer experience.

[0052] In some implementations, consumers can also order food by scanning a QR code; they can also order remotely via an app or mini-program. Once an order is placed, the robot receives the order information and begins cooking according to the order sequence.

[0053] In some implementations, the order QR code can be placed in the food collection area 122, for example, it can be pasted on the workbench 12.

[0054] In some embodiments, the food preparation cabinet 2 is fixed to the vertical part 18. In other embodiments, the food preparation cabinet 2 and the vertical part 18 are set independently.

[0055] In some embodiments, the display screen 4 is fixed to the food preparation cabinet 2. In other embodiments, the display screen 4 is fixed to the vertical part 18.

[0056] In some embodiments, the top of the vertical part 18 protrudes from the top of the food preparation cabinet 2. The smart kitchen includes a top plate 191 connected to the vertical part 18. The top plate 191 is circular and can serve as a shield to prevent items falling from above from causing safety hazards.

[0057] In some implementations, a hollow space is formed between the top plate 191 and the baffle 17, which allows consumers to see the scene inside the workroom 11 from multiple angles, thereby attracting consumers to experience it.

[0058] In some embodiments, the top plate 191 has an opening 1911 in the middle, making it more transparent.

[0059] In some embodiments, the smart kitchen includes a base plate 192 placed on the ground, a main frame 1 supported on the base plate 192, and the edges of the base plate 192 and the top plate 191 extending beyond the work area 11.

[0060] In some embodiments, a hollow area 131 communicating with the work area 11 is provided between the waiting area 13 and the base plate 192.

[0061] In some implementations, the serving area 122 is located on one side of the cooking area 121, and the smart kitchen includes a dish cabinet 5 located on the opposite side of the cooking area 121 for storing dishes.

[0062] In some embodiments, the plates can be conveyed to the cooking area 121 via a conveyor belt. In other embodiments, they can also be picked up by a robot and placed in the cooking area 121.

[0063] In some implementations, the smart kitchen includes a pot-washing area 6 located on the opposite side of the cooking area 121.

[0064] In some embodiments, the smart kitchen includes a recycling device 7 located on the opposite side of the cooking area 121, the recycling device 7 being used to recycle clean vegetable trays used to hold side dishes.

[0065] In some implementations, the cooking area 121, the pot washing area 6, and the dish cabinet 5 are arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the workbench 12.

[0066] In some implementations, the recycling device 7 is located below the food collection area 122 and is close to the cooking area 121, making it convenient for the robot to place the clean vegetable tray.

[0067] This application also provides an intelligent catering system, including a robot and the intelligent kitchen, wherein the robot cooks food in the work area 11.

[0068] The intelligent kitchen of this application can be quickly assembled and disassembled, has a compact structure, occupies little space, has a cool appearance, and features an open design, allowing consumers to watch the robot cook the entire process, which is conducive to attracting consumers to experience the service and promoting the development of intelligent catering. At the same time, the cooking process of the intelligent kitchen system of this application does not require human intervention, achieving unmanned operation. It also occupies less space than traditional canteens and is more flexible in its placement, providing services to small and medium-sized companies, significantly saving labor costs and floor space, and can replace traditional canteens.

[0069] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or complemented by each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A smart kitchen for use by robots to cook food, characterized in that, The smart kitchen includes: The main frame encloses a circular workspace in the circumferential direction. The main frame includes a workbench, which includes a cooking area and a food collection area. The cooking area contains cooking utensils for the robot to use, and the food collection area is for placing cooked dishes. The food preparation cabinet has multiple storage areas for placing prepared ingredients, and the retrieval openings for these storage areas are located within the work area.

2. The intelligent kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The workbench is arranged in a semi-enclosed ring.

3. The intelligent kitchen according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main frame includes a waiting area connected to the workbench, the waiting area being at a lower height than the workbench, and the food collection area being located between the cooking area and the waiting area.

4. The intelligent kitchen according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main frame includes a support member located below the workbench, the support member being supported on the ground to support the workbench, the support member including an inclined portion, and the main frame including a connecting portion connecting the workbench and the waiting area, the connecting portion being inclined along the inclined portion.

5. The intelligent kitchen according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main frame includes a transparent baffle that is annular and located outside the cooking area of ​​the workbench with its top protruding from the workbench.

6. The intelligent kitchen according to claim 5, characterized in that, The baffle is equipped with a door panel that can be opened and closed to facilitate entry and exit from the work area, and the smart kitchen includes a door lock that can lock the door panel.

7. The intelligent kitchen according to claim 6, characterized in that, The main frame includes a vertical section, the food preparation cabinet is located inside the vertical section, one end of the waiting area is connected to the vertical section, the entrance of the work area is located between the vertical section and the baffle, and the door moves towards the vertical section when closed.

8. The intelligent kitchen according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top of the vertical section protrudes from the top of the food preparation cabinet, and the smart kitchen includes a top plate connected to the vertical section, the top plate being circular.

9. The intelligent kitchen according to claim 8, characterized in that, The smart kitchen includes a base plate placed on the ground, a main frame supported on the base plate, and the edges of the base plate and the top plate extending beyond the work area; and / or A hollow area communicating with the work area is provided between the waiting area and the base plate.

10. The intelligent kitchen according to claim 3, characterized in that, The smart kitchen includes a display screen located on the back of the food preparation cabinet, facing the waiting area, while the food retrieval opening of the food preparation cabinet faces away from the waiting area.

11. The intelligent kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smart kitchen includes ambient lighting located below the workbench and arranged circumferentially along the workbench.

12. The intelligent kitchen according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The food serving area is located on one side of the cooking area. The smart kitchen includes a dish cabinet and / or a pot washing area and / or a recycling device located on the opposite side of the cooking area. The recycling device is used to recycle the clean vegetable trays, which are used to hold side dishes.

13. An intelligent catering system, characterized in that, Includes a robot and a smart kitchen as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the robot cooks food in the work area.

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