Farm operation system linked with frozen processing

Abstract

To solve the problem that the post-harvest handling of agricultural products depends on manual labor and this leads to challenges in processing, sanitation measures, transportation cost, storage efficiency, and sales coordination.SOLUTION: The present invention is a farm operation system including: a group of processing devices for automatically controlling pretreatment operations such as freezing, heating, washing, peeling, and cutting in accordance with the condition and intended use of agricultural products; and an AI control module for comprehensively determining processing contents. Each processing step is recorded and managed on a cloud system, and transportation coordination with external delivery companies and sales operators is also enabled. The system can be easily introduced even to small-scale farms by providing a work support function through an AI character and a modular device configuration, whereby reduction of the agricultural workload, improvement of processing efficiency, expansion of distribution channels, and reduction of food loss can be achieved at one time.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to the post-harvest processing of agricultural products, and to a farm operation system that automates multi-stage pre-processing, such as freezing, heating, washing, peeling, and cutting, on the farm, and realizes optimal control using AI and distribution linkage with external parties. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, post-harvest processing of agricultural products has generally been carried out at processing facilities off-farm, posing challenges such as transportation costs, hygiene management risks, work that relies on individual talent, and processing losses.In addition, there has been no integrated farm system that provides flexible processing control according to the condition and use of agricultural products, or an automatic recording and distribution linkage mechanism. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] WO2006063314A3 discloses pruning and harvesting control using an agricultural robot, but does not address multi-stage processing control after harvesting. [Patent Document 2] US20130204437A1 discloses an image recognition type agricultural support device, but does not describe how it can be linked to freezing or pre-processing equipment or how it can be controlled. [Patent Document 3] US10846843B2 discloses a crop monitoring platform, but it does not support on-farm processing or externally linked operation. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The aim is to simultaneously reduce the burden on agricultural workers, reduce food waste, expand sales channels and improve quality by processing agricultural produce on-site after harvest, automatically controlling the optimal pre-processing depending on the use and condition of the produce, and providing an integrated operational system that includes storage, transportation and external supply. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The freezing and processing integrated farm operation system of the present invention comprises a group of processing devices that perform multiple processes on agricultural products, such as freezing, heating, washing, peeling, cutting, and mixing, and a processing control module that controls them in an integrated manner.

[0006] The processing equipment group consists of components such as a freezer, vacuum packaging machine, steam processing device, peeling robot, washer, cutter, and mixer, and the selection of equipment and processing order can be dynamically changed depending on the variety, condition, and use of the target agricultural product.

[0007] The processing control module utilizes application-specific templates or trained models to automatically select the optimal processing conditions (temperature, time, sequence, etc.) for each crop and control the equipment group collectively.

[0008] After processing, agricultural products are automatically transported to a freezer or refrigerated delivery line, and a cloud-linked mechanism is installed that records and manages information such as processing details, time, storage conditions, and shipping destination in the cloud.

[0009] In addition, the system is equipped with a notification support mechanism in which an AI character provides on-site workers with information on work procedures, hygiene management, abnormality detection, progress status, etc. via voice or screen display, helping to reduce workload and maintain quality.

[0010] This system automatically collects quantitative data such as processing efficiency, work costs, and yield rates, and has a statistical analysis function that visualizes processing evaluations for each agricultural product, making it useful for agricultural management decisions and supply and demand adjustments.

[0011] Each processing device is configured as a unit, and the number and order of devices can be flexibly changed depending on the farm size and harvest volume, making it possible to gradually accommodate small-scale farms and trial introductions.

[0012] This system is also capable of connecting with external food delivery companies, frozen food manufacturers, home delivery businesses, sales platforms, etc. through information connections or physical transport links, and has the functionality to automatically transport, notify, and connect processed agricultural products to external supply destinations. This makes it possible to realize both a system that is completed within the farm and a system that cooperates with external distribution. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] This invention makes it possible to automatically execute optimal processing on-farm according to the condition and purpose of agricultural produce, thereby reducing transportation costs and processing burdens. Furthermore, by recording and managing processing history and sanitary conditions through cloud integration, traceability can be ensured and food hygiene standards can be improved. Furthermore, the work support function using AI characters simultaneously reduces the burden on on-site workers and maintains quality, and the information sharing and transportation connection functions with external vendors enable the expansion of sales channels and improved supply efficiency. Furthermore, the modular unit configuration allows for flexible adaptation to small farms and gradual implementation, making it possible to build a farm operation system that is both scalable and practical. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] In order to achieve the effects described above, the present invention realizes the automation and efficiency of post-processing work in agricultural fields by integrating the configuration of processing equipment groups on farms, AI integration of control modules, cloud connection, unit-type expansion, notification support functions, evaluation and statistical functions, etc.

Claims

1. A farm operation system with integrated freezing and processing, which is a farm system for growing, harvesting and processing agricultural products, and is characterized by comprising a plurality of processing devices that perform pre-processing such as freezing, heating, washing, peeling, cutting and mixing on harvested agricultural products, and a processing control module that automatically controls the processing content and processing sequence according to the condition and use of the agricultural products.

2. The farm operation system according to claim 1 , wherein the processing control module has a function of dynamically switching the operation sequence and temperature conditions of processing devices according to the variety, shape, ripeness, and use classification of the agricultural products.

3. The farm operation system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the processing equipment is composed of a plurality of types of equipment selected from the group consisting of a freezing device, a vacuum packing device, a steam processing machine, a rapid heating device, a group of cleaning nozzles, a peeling robot, and a cutting machine.

4. The farm operation system according to claim 1 , wherein the process control module includes a template learning mechanism that automatically generates a process flow based on a processing template for each application.

5. The farm operation system according to claim 1 , further comprising a mechanism for transporting processed agricultural products directly to a refrigerated delivery line or a refrigerated storage facility.

6. A farm operation system as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising a cloud management mechanism that works in conjunction with the processing device or conveying mechanism and automatically records and manages the processing history, temperature changes, processing content, and storage time of agricultural products via the cloud.

7. A farm operation system as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, which is equipped with a notification support mechanism in which an AI character provides guidance and support to farmers regarding work progress, hygiene conditions, proper storage, etc. by voice or screen display during or when the processing process is completed.

8. 8. The farm operation system according to claim 1, further comprising a scheduling mechanism that optimizes the operation schedules of a plurality of processing devices based on the yield of agricultural crops, demand by application, scheduled delivery times, etc.

9. A farm operation system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising an evaluation module that automatically collects and analyzes data such as the time, cost, and yield rate required for processing, and quantifies the processing efficiency of each agricultural product.

10. A farm operation system as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising an external linkage module that automatically links and manages traceability information including the origin of shipment, transportation temperature, time of receipt, etc., when the agricultural products to be processed are brought in from outside.

11. The farm operation system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the processing equipment is configured as a unit and has a modular design that allows functions to be expanded or reduced depending on the type of agricultural product and the scale of implementation.

12. A farm operation system as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, equipped with an integrated AI operation control mechanism in which AI oversees the management and operation of all processing processes, automatically achieving processing results that meet food safety standards while minimizing the burden on workers.

13. 13. A farm management system according to claim 1, further comprising a linkage transport mechanism or information sharing means for delivering processed agricultural products to an external food delivery company, frozen food manufacturer or retailer.