Delivery amount adjustment device, delivery amount adjustment method, and delivery amount adjustment program

Abstract

To provide a delivery amount adjustment device, a delivery amount adjustment method, and a delivery amount adjustment program capable of suppressing excess and deficiency of a supply amount of a liquid body.SOLUTION: To provide a delivery amount adjusting device 50 for adjusting a control value of a liquid body delivery device 14 for supplying a liquid body S from a container 12 to a supply destination 16 via a liquid body passage 18. The delivery amount adjusting device 50 has a measuring means for measuring a parameter Δ W indicating a change in the actual delivery amount of the liquid material S when the liquid material S is moved in the liquid material passage 18 by driving the liquid material delivery device 14, and a correcting means for correcting a prescribed control value in use set in the liquid material delivery device 14 based on the measured parameter Δ W.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a delivery rate adjustment device, a delivery rate adjustment method, and a delivery rate adjustment program. [Background technology]

[0002] Devices for supplying a predetermined amount of liquid are widely used in food processing and cooking. Patent Document 1 discloses a device that automatically delivers (discharges) a liquid seasoning using a pump. This device does not maintain the desired amount of liquid delivered, and there is a risk of oversupply or undersupply. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 07-231746 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a delivery rate adjusting device, a delivery rate adjusting method, and a delivery rate adjusting program that can suppress excess or deficiency in the supply rate of a liquid material. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a delivery rate adjusting device for adjusting a control value of a liquid material delivery device that delivers a liquid material from a container to a destination through a liquid material passage. In particular, this delivery rate adjusting device has a measuring means for measuring a parameter that indicates a change in the actual delivery rate of the liquid material when the liquid material delivery device is driven to move the liquid material through the liquid material passage, and a correcting means for correcting a specified control value for use that is set in the liquid material delivery device based on the measured parameter. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to this aspect, it is possible to prevent excess or deficiency in the amount of liquid material supplied. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a liquid seasoning supply system common to each embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating details of a sauce dispenser and its peripheral configuration. [Figure 3] 10 is a flow chart showing the flow from the end of use of the sauce dispenser to the start-up operation that is performed before the next use. [Figure 4] 5 is a flowchart illustrating details of calibration according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] 10 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the liquid surface position of the liquid seasoning and the timing of weight measurement during calibration in the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart illustrating details of calibration according to the second embodiment. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart illustrating details of calibration according to the third embodiment. [Figure 8] 10 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the liquid surface position of the liquid seasoning and the timing of weight measurement during calibration in the third embodiment. FIG. [Figure 9] 10 is a flowchart illustrating details of calibration according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart showing the details of each measurement process according to the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0009] [Prerequisite configuration] 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the underlying liquid seasoning supply system 100. The liquid seasoning supply system 100 is installed, for example, in a restaurant or the like that provides food and drink services, and has various components for automatically sending (discharging) and supplying a target liquid seasoning S, such as soy sauce, various sauces, or vinegar, from a predetermined storage unit to a supply destination.

[0010] More specifically, the liquid seasoning supply system 100 includes a tank 12 that contains liquid seasoning S, a roller pump 14 that functions as an example of a liquid material supply device that supplies the liquid seasoning S contained in the tank 12, a tube 16 that functions as an example of a liquid material passage for supplying the liquid seasoning S from the tank 12, a scale 20 that measures the weight of the tank 12, a liquid receiving vessel 18 that is a destination of the liquid seasoning S supplied from the tank 12, and a controller 50 that drives and controls the roller pump 14. Note that hereinafter, the tank 12, the roller pump 14, and the tube 16 will be collectively referred to as the "sauce dispenser D" where appropriate.

[0011] In particular, in the liquid seasoning supply system 100, the sauce dispenser D is composed of a plurality of (six in the figure) sauce dispensers D1 to D6. The tank 12 is composed of tanks 12-1 to 12-6 provided in the sauce dispensers D1 to D6, respectively, and these contain different types of liquid seasonings S1 to S6. The tube 16 is composed of tubes 16-1 to 16-6 that function as liquid passages between the tanks 12-1 to 12-6 and the liquid receiver 18. The scale 20 is composed of scales 20-1 to 20-6 that individually measure the weight of the tanks 12-1 to 12-6.

[0012] Below, each component of the liquid seasoning supply system 100 will be described in detail. Note that, for simplicity of description, components including multiple elements such as the above-mentioned sauce dispensers D1 to D6 will be described using a symbol that represents each element, such as "sauce dispenser D," unless otherwise specified. In other words, below, a description using a symbol such as "sauce dispenser D" can be applied to any of the elements included therein (such as each of the sauce dispensers D1 to D6).

[0013] Tank 12 functions as an example of a container for containing (storing) liquid seasoning S. In the example shown in FIG. 1, some of the tanks 12 (tanks 12-1 to 12-4 in the figure) are arranged in a state where they are housed within refrigerator 60, and the remaining tanks (tanks 12-5 to 12-6 in the figure) are arranged outside refrigerator 60. With this configuration, tanks 12-1 to 12-4 containing liquid seasonings S1 to S4 that are recommended to be kept refrigerated are housed within refrigerator 60, while tanks 12-5 to 12-6 containing liquid seasonings S5 to S6 that do not require refrigeration are arranged outside refrigerator 60, making it possible to supply each liquid seasoning S. At least some of tanks 12-1 to 12-6, particularly tanks 12 containing liquid seasonings S that require periodic stirring due to a high oil content, may be provided with an agitator for stirring the liquid seasoning S.

[0014] The roller pump 14 sends the liquid seasoning S contained in the tank 12 to the receiving liquid 18 via a tube 16. The roller pump 14 will be described in detail later.

[0015] The scale 20 is disposed on the bottom surface of the tank 12 and measures the weight of the tank 12. In particular, the scale 20 is configured as an electronic scale or the like that can measure and record the weight of the tank 12 at predetermined measurement times (measurement timing) while the sauce dispenser D is in use and while a calibration, which will be described later, is being performed. Furthermore, the scale 20 outputs the recorded measurement value (hereinafter referred to as "measured weight value W" as appropriate) to the controller 50 under the command of the controller 50. Note that the measured weight value W may be automatically output to the controller 50 without a command from the controller 50.

[0016] The tube 16 is made of a material having a certain degree of elasticity (resilience), such as polyvinyl chloride or silicone rubber. One end of the tube 16 is disposed inside the tank 12 and extends through the roller pump 14, and the other end (the tip that serves as a discharge port on the liquid-receiving 18 side) is supported by a tube guide 21 and directed toward the liquid-receiving 18. In particular, the tube guide 21 is a member that collectively supports the tubes 16-1 to 16-6 so that they all face the liquid-receiving 18, and is provided, for example, on the main body of the refrigerator 60. Note that the tube guide 21 may be configured as a unit that allows the sauce dispensers D1 to D4 associated with the tanks 12-1 to 12-4 disposed inside the refrigerator 60 and the sauce dispensers D5 to D6 associated with the tanks 12-5 to 12-6 disposed outside the refrigerator 60 to be individually detachable.

[0017] The liquid receiver 18 receives the liquid seasonings S1 to S6 delivered from the tanks 12-1 to 12-6, respectively. The liquid receiver 18 is constituted by, for example, a cooking utensil such as a saucepan, frying pan, or wok for cooking food and drink. The liquid receiver 18 may also be constituted by a plate on which predetermined food and drink (such as a dish according to a menu offered at a restaurant) is placed, or a tray for receiving the liquid seasoning S discharged from the tip of the tube 16 during calibration, which will be described later.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the details of the sauce dispenser D and its peripheral configuration. As shown in the figure, the roller pump 14 of the sauce dispenser D is composed of a pressing body 22 (22-1 to 22-4) and a rotating machine 24. A plurality of pressing bodies 22 are provided on the outer periphery of the rotating machine 24 (four pressing bodies 22-1 to 22-4 in the figure). In particular, the pressing bodies 22-1 to 22-4 are provided at predetermined intervals on the outer periphery of the rotating machine 24 so as to contact (abut) the outer periphery of the tube 16. The rotating machine 24 is composed of an electric motor that, under command from a controller 50, rotates at a rotation speed and / or a rotation time according to a control value of the roller pump 14 in either the clockwise direction indicated by the arrow in the figure (hereinafter referred to as the "positive direction A") or the counterclockwise direction indicated by the arrow in the figure (hereinafter referred to as the "negative direction B")

[0019] With the above configuration, when the roller pump 14 is driven, the pressing bodies 22-1 to 22-4 rotate as the rotating machine 24 rotates. The rotational movement of the pressing bodies 22-1 to 22-4 presses and expands / contracts the tube 16, thereby enabling the liquid seasoning S to be delivered from the tank 12 into the tube 16 or the liquid seasoning S to be drawn back from the tube 16 to the tank 12. In particular, by rotating the rotating machine 24 in the forward direction A, the liquid seasoning S can be delivered from the tank 12 to the tube 16 and supplied from the tip (discharge port) of the tube 16 to the receiving liquid 18. On the other hand, by rotating the rotating machine 24 in the reverse direction B, the liquid seasoning S can be returned from the tube 16 to the tank 12.

[0020] In the following, for the sake of simplicity, rotating the rotating machine 24 in the forward direction A (or the negative direction B) will simply be described as "driving the roller pump 14 in the forward direction A (or the negative direction B)."

[0021] Returning to FIG. 1, the controller 50 controls the operation of the sauce dispenser D (more specifically, the driving of the roller pump 14) using an operation signal of the power button of the sauce dispenser D, an operation signal of the air vent button, and a weight measurement W from the scale 20 as inputs.

[0022] The controller 50 is configured as a computer equipped with an arithmetic / control device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), various storage devices such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or a hard disk (magnetic storage device), and various input / output devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, a display, a printer, and an I / O port. In particular, the controller 50 executes various processes for controlling the drive of the roller pump 14 using programs (software) stored in the storage devices of the controller 50.

[0023] More specifically, the controller 50 starts the start-up operation of the sauce dispenser D when, for example, the power button and the air vent button are operated by an operator.

[0024] When the start-up operation is completed, the controller 50 shifts the sauce dispenser D to a normal use state. In particular, in the normal use state, the preset specified control value (rotation direction=positive, rotation speed N=predetermined rotation speed N) is set so that the liquid seasoning S adjusted to a desired supply amount is supplied to the receiving liquid 18 in response to the operation by the operator. ref , Driving time Δt = Specified driving time Δt ref ) drives the roller pump 14.

[0025] In addition, the specified control value (positive,N ref ,Δt ref ) is determined appropriately according to the type of food menu and the serving amount (such as "small portion," "normal portion," and "large portion") served at the restaurant. Therefore, when the controller 50 receives information on the type of food menu and the serving amount specified through the operator's operation, it determines the corresponding specified control value (positive, negative, negative) by processing such as referencing a predetermined table from the information. ref ,Δt ref) can be specified. In this embodiment, taking into consideration that the supply amount of the liquid seasoning S required by each of the sauce dispensers D1 to D6 is different, the specified control value (positive, negative) can be specified. ref ,Δt ref ) is determined individually for each of the sauce dispensers D1 to D6 (each of the roller pumps 14-1 to 14-6).

[0026] According to the configuration of the liquid seasoning supply system 100 described above, when the sauce dispenser D is used during business hours of the restaurant, the specified control values ​​(positive, negative) for normal use are set. ref ,Δt ref By driving the roller pumps 14-1 to 14-6 with the liquid seasonings S1 to S6, the liquid seasonings S1 to S6 can be automatically supplied to dishes served on plates in proportions that correspond to the type and amount of each dish. Alternatively, the liquid seasonings S1 to S6 can be automatically supplied to cooking appliances that cook food in proportions that correspond to the type and amount of each dish.

[0027] On the other hand, in the liquid seasoning supply system 100, the tube 16 may be distorted or subjected to bending stress when the liquid seasoning S is refilled into the tank 12, when the sauce dispenser D is taken in and out of the refrigerator 60, when the tube 16 is detached from the tube guide 21, when the tube 16 is replaced due to damage or deterioration over time, and when the tube 16 is unintentionally detached from the tube guide 21 and then reattached. When these operations are performed, the state of the sauce dispenser D changes, and the specified control value (positive, negative) is exceeded. ref ,Δt ref ), the actual delivery amount (actual supply amount) of the liquid seasoning S may deviate from the intended value.

[0028] In response to this, the inventors have performed the above calibration as appropriate prior to use of the source dispenser D to obtain the specified control value (positive, N ref ,Δt ref ) and came up with a technical idea to reduce the error in the actual supply amount of liquid seasoning S.

[0029] The calibration of the source dispenser D in each embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0030] [First embodiment] Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow from when use of the sauce dispenser D is finished to the start-up operation executed before the next use. Note that S100 to S300 shown in Fig. 3 are processes including post-processing after the previous use of the sauce dispenser D and preparation processing for the current use. Also, S400 to S800 are preparation processes (start-up operations) for the current use of the sauce dispenser D.

[0031] As shown in Fig. 3, the tube 16 of the sauce dispenser D is cleaned, for example, after business hours (S100). More specifically, the tank 12 containing the liquid seasoning S is replaced with a tank for cleaning, and the roller pump 14 is driven for a preset cleaning time to clean the inside of the tube 16. In particular, the sauce dispensers D1 to D4 arranged in the refrigerator 60 are removed from the refrigerator 60 individually or as a group, and then the above cleaning is performed. The cleaning time is set to an appropriate time from the viewpoint of removing the liquid seasoning S remaining in the tube 16.

[0032] After the cleaning is completed, the power supply to the sauce dispenser D is turned off (S200), and the tube 16 is dried (S300). The tube 16 is dried by natural drying or mechanical drying while the inside of the tube 16 is emptied until the start of the next business day.

[0033] Next, before the start of business the next day, a preparation process (start-up operation) is executed to start up and use the sauce dispenser D. More specifically, a power button (not shown) is operated to turn on the power of the sauce dispenser D, and then the air vent button is operated (S400).

[0034] When the controller 50 detects the operation of the air vent button, it executes the processes of S500 to S800.

[0035] In S500, the controller 50 executes a calibration notification process. In the calibration notification process, the controller 50 first identifies the source dispenser D (at least one or all of the source dispensers D1 to D6) that is a candidate for calibration.

[0036] More specifically, the controller 50 identifies one or more sauce dispensers D as candidates for calibration when the weight measurement value W continuously recorded during the previous use exceeds a predetermined reference value (hereinafter referred to as "Case I"), when there is a sauce dispenser D that was moved during the previous use for refilling the liquid seasoning S or the like (hereinafter referred to as "Case II"), and / or when the tube 16 is removed (hereinafter referred to as "Case III"). That is, the controller 50 estimates one or more sauce dispensers D that have been affected by the occurrence of each of Cases I to III that lead to an error in the actual supply amount of liquid seasoning S, and identifies the sauce dispensers D as candidates for calibration. Note that the controller 50 can estimate the occurrence of each of Cases I to III and identify candidates for calibration by referring to input values ​​obtained from various sensors and / or various input information based on operator operations. Furthermore, if the power button is operated to turn on the power of the source dispenser D immediately after (hereinafter referred to as "Case IV"), all the source dispensers D are identified in advance as candidates for calibration.

[0037] Furthermore, when the controller 50 identifies a sauce dispenser D that is a candidate for calibration, it displays information about the sauce dispenser D on a display device (not shown) and waits for the operator to perform a selection operation to specify the sauce dispenser D to be calibrated. In particular, the controller 50 displays one or more sauce dispensers D that require calibration and one or more sauce dispensers D that do not require calibration on the display device in a manner that allows them to be distinguished from each other. In case IV, all sauce dispensers D are displayed on the display device as sauce dispensers D that require calibration. Furthermore, when at least one sauce dispenser D that is a candidate for calibration is identified, the controller 50 may be configured to, in addition to the above display, output a sound (issue an alert) indicating that some kind of problem has occurred in the sauce dispenser D. Furthermore, when multiple sauce dispensers D are displayed on the display device, it is preferable to employ a configuration in which some or all of the multiple sauce dispensers D can be selectively specified by a selection operation.

[0038] Then, in S600, when the controller 50 receives a selection operation by the operator, it determines whether or not calibration is required. More specifically, when at least one source dispenser D is designated as a calibration target, the controller 50 determines that calibration is required.

[0039] On the other hand, if none of the sauce dispensers D1 to D6 is designated as a calibration target, the controller 50 determines that calibration does not need to be performed. On the other hand, if there is no source dispenser D that is a calibration target candidate or a calibration target, the controller 50 determines that calibration does not need to be performed.

[0040] Then, when the controller 50 determines that calibration does not need to be performed (No in S600), it drives each roller pump 14 in all sauce dispensers D in the forward direction A to deliver each liquid seasoning S, thereby advancing the liquid level of each liquid seasoning S to the preparation position Pr set at the tip of the tube 16 (the outlet on the liquid receiving 18 side) and stopping it.

[0041] On the other hand, when the controller 50 determines that calibration is required (Yes in S600), it performs calibration (S700) on the source dispenser D designated as the calibration target.

[0042] In this embodiment, when multiple source dispensers D are designated as calibration targets, the controller 50 has a function (program) to selectively execute either a first measurement mode in which calibration is performed on all of the designated source dispensers D at once, or a second measurement mode in which calibration is performed individually on some (one or more) of the designated source dispensers D, depending on the operator's specification (for example, operation of a specified switch).

[0043] Furthermore, when the first measurement mode is executed, the controller 50 preferably executes calibration for all designated source dispensers D in parallel.

[0044] Fig. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the details of calibration according to this embodiment, and Fig. 5 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the position of the liquid seasoning S in the tube 16 and the timing of weight measurement during calibration.

[0045] In the calibration shown in FIG. 4, first, in S701, in the initial state after cleaning after previous use (FIG. 5(I)), the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 in the forward direction A to advance the liquid surface of the liquid seasoning S from the initial position P0 to the first position P1 and then stops it (FIG. 5(II)). More specifically, the controller 50 controls the roller pump 14 to the first control value (rotation direction=forward, rotation speed N=prescribed rotation speed N ref , drive time Δt=first drive time Δt1). The first drive time Δt1 is the specified rotation speed N used when using the sauce dispenser D. ref On the premise that, the driving time Δt is required to advance the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S from the initial position P0 to the first position P1, and is determined in advance by experiment or simulation.

[0046] Furthermore, the first position P1 in this embodiment is set at the upper end of the tube 16. In this embodiment, the first position P1 is a position facing the pressing body 22-1, which rotates as the roller pump 14 is driven. As a result, even if the driving of the roller pump 14 is stopped when the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S has advanced to the first position P1, the liquid level can be stably stopped at the first position P1.

[0047] Next, in S702, the controller 50 acquires and stores a weight measurement value W (hereinafter referred to as "weight measurement value W[1]") obtained when the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S is stopped at the first position P1.

[0048] Furthermore, in S703, the controller 50 again drives the roller pump 14 in the forward direction A to advance the liquid surface of the liquid seasoning S from the first position P1 to the second position P2 and then stops it (FIG. 5(III)). More specifically, the controller 50 controls the roller pump 14 to the second control value (rotation direction=forward, rotation speed N=prescribed rotation speed N ref , drive time Δt = second drive time Δt2). Note that the second drive time Δt2 is the specified rotation speed N refBased on the above assumption, the driving time Δt required to advance the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S from the first position P1 to the second position P2 is determined in advance through experiments, simulations, or the like. The second position P2 in this embodiment is set near the tip of the tube 16. In particular, it is desirable to set the second position P2 as close as possible to the tip of the tube 16, from the viewpoint of reflecting the state inside the tube 16 from the first position P1 onwards in the weight measurement value W acquired in the next step S704.

[0049] In S704, the controller 50 acquires and stores the weight measurement value W (hereinafter referred to as "weight measurement value W[2]") obtained when the liquid surface of the liquid seasoning S is stopped at the second position P2.

[0050] In S705, the controller 50 calculates and records the difference between the weight measurement value W[1] obtained in S702 and the weight measurement value W[2] obtained in S704 (hereinafter referred to as "weight difference ΔW").

[0051] In S706, the controller 50 calculates a correction control value (rotation direction=positive, N=N) from the weight difference ΔW obtained in S705. ref_c ,Δt=Δt ref_c More specifically, the controller 50 calculates the weight difference ΔW and the predetermined reference value ΔW ref By calculating (PID control, etc.) the deviation of ref ,Δt ref ) corrected control value (positive,N ref_c ,Δt ref_c In particular, in the calculation to correct the specified control value, the specified rotation speed N ref Correction for only the specified drive time Δt ref Correction is performed for only the rotation speed N, or for both of them to obtain the corrected control value. ref_c and corrected drive time Δt ref_c Only one of the above can be set to a value different from the specified control value.ref_c Only the specified rotation speed N ref By setting the value different from the above, it is possible to narrow down the control parameters to be adjusted to one and simplify the control logic while finely adjusting the actual supply amount of liquid seasoning S. Furthermore, it is preferable that the correction range for the specified control value when calculating the corrected control value be limited by a predetermined upper limit value that is set so as not to change the quality (taste, flavor, etc.) of the food to which liquid seasoning S is to be supplied when using the sauce dispenser D.

[0052] Then, in S707, the controller 50 again drives the roller pump 14 in the forward direction A to advance the liquid surface of the liquid seasoning S from the second position P2 to the preparation position Pr (see FIG. 2). More specifically, the controller 50 controls the roller pump 14 to the third control value (rotation direction=forward, rotation speed N=prescribed rotation speed N ref , drive time Δt = third drive time Δt3). The third drive time Δt3 is the specified rotation speed N ref Based on this premise, the third drive time Δt is the drive time Δt that allows the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S to reach at least the ready position Pr from the second position P2, and is determined in advance through experiments, simulations, etc. Note that the third drive time Δt3 is preferably set to a value that allows a small amount of liquid seasoning S to be ejected from the tip of the tube 16 while the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S reaches the ready position Pr. This allows air near the tip of the tube 16 to be more reliably expelled.

[0053] According to the calibration (S700) described above, the sauce dispenser D can be brought into a state where it is ready for use (a state where the tube 16 is filled with the liquid seasoning S). When the sauce dispenser D is used, the specified control values ​​(positive, negative, negative) determined according to the cooking menu, etc. ref ,Δt ref ) corrected control value (positive,N ref_c ,Δt ref_c) can be used to drive the roller pump 14. Therefore, even if an error occurs in the actual supply amount of liquid seasoning S due to the occurrence of the above-mentioned cases I to III, the actual supply amount of liquid seasoning S can be adjusted to a desired value.

[0054] (Operation and effect of the first embodiment) In this embodiment, a discharge amount adjustment device (controller 50) is provided that adjusts the control value (prescribed control value) of a liquid discharge device (roller pump 14) that supplies liquid (liquid seasoning S) from a container (tank 12) through a liquid passage (tube 16) to a destination (liquid receiving 18).

[0055] This delivery amount adjusting device (100) includes a measuring means for measuring a parameter (weight difference ΔW) indicating a change in the actual delivery amount of the liquid material (S) from the container (12) when the liquid material delivery device (14) is driven to move the liquid material (S) through the liquid material passage (16), and a control means for adjusting a specified control value (positive, negative) set in the liquid material delivery device (14) during use based on the measured parameter (ΔW). ref ,Δt ref ) and a correction means for correcting the

[0056] This allows the liquid material delivery device (14) to be driven with a control value that takes into account an error in the amount of liquid seasoning S actually supplied, thereby preventing the amount of liquid seasoning S actually supplied from exceeding or falling short of the required amount.

[0057] More specifically, the measuring means controls the liquid material delivery device (14) to a first control value (positive, N ref , Δt1), the first measurement value (weight measurement value W[1]) indicating the actual delivery amount is obtained. After obtaining the first measurement value (W[1]), the measuring means controls the liquid delivery device (14) to operate at the second control value (positive, N ref The measuring means acquires a second measurement value (weight measurement value W[2]) indicating the actual amount of discharge when the device is driven at a time (Δt2, Δt3). Furthermore, the measuring means calculates the parameter (ΔW) based on the difference between the first measurement value (W[1]) and the second measurement value (W[2]).

[0058] This allows the parameter (ΔW) to be determined to obtain a control value (corrected control value) that realizes a desired actual supply amount of the liquid material (S) from the respective measured values ​​(W[1], W[2]) obtained when the liquid material delivery device (14) is driven with different control values. ref ,Δt ref ) is corrected to obtain the corrected control value (positive,N ref_c ,Δt ref_c ) can be calculated as a more accurate value that takes into account the actual conditions inside the liquid delivery device (14) and the liquid passage (16).

[0059] In particular, in this embodiment, the first control value (positive, N ref , Δt1) is determined as a value that advances the liquid level of the liquid material (S) from the initial position (P0) to the first position (P1) in the liquid material passage (16). ref , Δt2) is defined as a value that advances the liquid level of the liquid material (S) from the first position (P1) to the second position (P2) in the liquid material passage (16).

[0060] As a result, the correction control values ​​(positive, negative) are calculated based on the measured values ​​(W[1], W[2]) obtained when the liquid level of the liquid material (S) advances from the initial position (P0) to the first position (P1) and stops, and when the liquid level advances from the first position (P1) to the second position (P2) and stops. ref_c ,Δt ref_c Therefore, it is possible to determine the correction control value (positive, negative) that more appropriately reflects the structure and state of the actual liquid passage (16). ref_c ,Δt ref_c ) can be obtained.

[0061] The first position (P1) is determined as a position where the liquid (S) stops stably even when the liquid delivery device (14) is stopped, due to the structure of the liquid delivery device (14) and / or the liquid passage (16).

[0062] This allows the first measurement value (W[1]) to be obtained while the liquid surface of the liquid material (S) is more stably maintained at the first position (P1), thereby further improving measurement accuracy.

[0063] In addition, in this embodiment, the measurement means selectively executes a first measurement mode in which the parameter (ΔW) is measured for all of the plurality of containers (12-1 to 12-6) at once, and a second measurement mode in which the parameter (ΔW) is measured for one of the plurality of containers (12-1 to 12-6), in response to a predetermined mode selection command.

[0064] This allows the control values ​​of the liquid material delivery devices (14) to be selectively corrected for all or some of the source dispensers D that are the subject of calibration, taking into account various circumstances at the time of execution of the startup operation.

[0065] Furthermore, when the first measurement mode is selected, the measurement means measures the parameter (ΔW) for all the containers (12-1 to 12-6) in parallel.

[0066] This makes it possible to reduce the time required for the entire measurement compared to the case where the parameter (ΔW) is measured for each source dispenser D to be calibrated in turn.

[0067] In addition, the delivery rate adjuster (50) of this embodiment adjusts the specified control value (positive, N ref ,Δt ref ) is corrected, the liquid supply device (14) is driven to make the liquid level of the liquid (S) reach at least the tip (preparation position Pr) of the liquid passage (16).

[0068] This allows the specified control value (positive,N ref ,Δt ref Upon completion of the correction of the liquid passage (16), the air inside the liquid passage (16) can be removed and the liquid passage (16) can be filled with the liquid (S) (a state in which the sauce dispenser D is ready to be used).

[0069] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a delivery rate adjustment method using the delivery rate adjustment device (50) and a delivery rate adjustment program for operating the delivery rate adjustment device (50) are provided.

[0070] More specifically, this embodiment provides a delivery rate adjusting method for adjusting a control value (prescribed control value) of a liquid delivery device (roller pump 14) that delivers a liquid (liquid seasoning S) from a container (tank 12) to a destination (liquid receiver 18) through a liquid passage (tube 16). This delivery rate adjusting method includes measuring steps (S701 to S705) for measuring a parameter (weight difference ΔW) that indicates a change in the actual delivery rate of the liquid (S) from the container (12) when the liquid delivery device (14) is driven to move the liquid (S) through the liquid passage (16), and adjusting a prescribed control value (positive, negative) set for use in the liquid delivery device (14) based on the measured parameter (ΔW). ref ,Δt ref and a correction step (S705) of correcting the

[0071] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a delivery amount adjustment program is provided that causes a computer (controller 50) to adjust a control value (prescribed control value) of a liquid material delivery device (roller pump 14) that delivers the liquid material (liquid seasoning S) from a container (tank 12) to a destination (liquid receiving device 18) via a liquid material passage (tube 16). This delivery amount adjustment program measures a parameter (weight difference ΔW) that indicates a change in the actual delivery amount of the liquid material (S) from the container (12) when the liquid material delivery device (14) is driven to move the liquid material (S) through the liquid material passage (16), and adjusts the prescribed control value (positive, negative) set for the liquid material delivery device (14) during use based on the measured parameter (ΔW). ref ,Δt ref ) is corrected.

[0072] [Second embodiment] The second embodiment will be described below. In the following embodiments, elements similar to those described in the previous embodiments are given the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted. In particular, this embodiment provides a control mode in which the calculation of the weight difference ΔW is repeated multiple times based on the calibration described in the first embodiment, and a correction control value is determined from each obtained weight difference ΔW.

[0073] In the following description, the number of times the calculation of the weight difference ΔW is repeated is represented by the symbol "k" (k is a natural number). Furthermore, various values ​​related to the weight difference ΔW obtained in the kth calculation are represented by the superscript "(k)" as appropriate.

[0074] 6 is a flowchart illustrating the details of the calibration according to this embodiment. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the weight difference ΔW (1) Record the following.

[0075] Thereafter, in S710, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 in the reverse direction B to return the liquid seasoning S in the tube 16 to the tank 12. More specifically, the controller 50 controls the roller pump 14 to the fourth control value (rotation direction=negative, rotation speed N=reverse rotation speed N) when the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S is stopped at the second position P2 shown in FIG. 5(III). neg , drive time Δt = fourth drive time Δt4). Note that the fourth drive time Δt4 is neg Assuming this, the driving time Δt is the time required to return the liquid seasoning S into the tank 12 (at least to move the liquid level back to the initial position P0) from a state in which the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S is stopped at the second position P2, and is determined in advance by experiment or simulation, etc.

[0076] Then, in S711, the controller 50 repeats the sequence consisting of S701 to S705 and S710 k-1 times, and calculates the weight difference ΔW (2) ΔW (k) Calculate and record.

[0077] In S712, the controller 50 calculates the weight difference ΔW obtained by the processes of S705 and S711. (1) ΔW (k) to the final weight difference ΔW (f) More specifically, the controller 50 calculates each weight difference ΔW (1) ΔW (k) The final weight difference ΔW (f) demand.

[0078] In S713, the controller 50 calculates the final weight difference ΔW obtained in S712. (f) From this, the correction control value (positive, N ref_c ,Δt ref_c ) is calculated.

[0079] Then, in S714, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 in the forward direction A to advance the liquid surface of the liquid seasoning S from the initial position P0 to the preparation position Pr. More specifically, the controller 50 controls the roller pump 14 to the fifth control value (rotation direction=forward, rotation speed N=prescribed rotation speed N ref , drive time Δt = fifth drive time Δt5). The fifth drive time Δt5 is the specified rotation speed N ref Based on this premise, the fifth drive time Δt is the drive time Δt that allows the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S to reach at least the ready position Pr from the initial position P0, and is determined in advance through experiments, simulations, etc. Note that the fifth drive time Δt5 is preferably set to a value that allows a small amount of liquid seasoning S to be ejected from the tip of the tube 16 while the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S reaches the ready position Pr. This allows air near the tip of the tube 16 to be more reliably expelled.

[0080] In addition, in S711, the kth (last) weight difference ΔW (k)When the calculation and recording for the liquid seasoning S are performed, the process of returning the liquid seasoning S to the tank 12 in S710 may be omitted. In this case, in S714, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 with the third control value, as in S707 of the first embodiment, thereby advancing the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S from the second position P2 to the preparation position Pr.

[0081] According to the calibration of this embodiment described above, the weight difference ΔW (1) ΔW (k) Therefore, the correction control value (positive, negative) can be determined so as to more appropriately reflect the actual usage of the sauce dispenser D. ref_c ,Δt ref_c ) can be obtained.

[0082] The number of times k to calculate and record the weight difference ΔW is not limited to a specific value and can be set as appropriate. In particular, it is preferable that the number of times k is set to an appropriate value (e.g., about 2 to 3 times) taking into consideration the number of serving options (small, normal, large, etc.) for one dish menu, and also taking into consideration the balance between the accuracy of the obtained correction control value and the workload.

[0083] [Third embodiment] In this embodiment, a different calibration (S700) is provided than in the first or second embodiment.

[0084] Fig. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the details of calibration according to this embodiment, and Fig. 8 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the position of the liquid seasoning S in the tube 16 and the timing of weight measurement during calibration.

[0085] In the calibration shown in Figure 7, first, in S721, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 in the forward direction A in the initial state after cleaning after previous use (Figure 8(I)), to advance the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S from the initial position P0 to the preparation position Pr (Figure 8(II)). More specifically, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 with the fifth control value used in S714 above.

[0086] In S722, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 in the reverse direction B to return the liquid seasoning S in the tube 16 to the tank 12 (FIG. 8(III)). More specifically, when the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S is at the standby position Pr shown in FIG. 8(II), the controller 50 controls the roller pump 14 to the sixth control value (rotation direction=negative, rotation speed N=reverse rotation speed N neg , drive time Δt = 6th drive time Δt6). Note that the 6th drive time Δt6 is the reverse rotation speed N neg Assuming this, the driving time Δt is the time required to return the liquid seasoning S into the tank 12 (at least to move the liquid level back to the initial position P0) from a state in which the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S is stopped at the preparation position Pr, and is determined in advance by experiment or simulation, etc.

[0087] In S723, the controller 50 acquires and stores the weight measurement value W obtained when the liquid level of the liquid seasoning S is stopped at the initial position P0 as the first measurement value (i.e., the weight measurement value W[1]) to be used in calculating the weight difference ΔW.

[0088] In S724, the controller 50 sets the specified control value (positive, N ref ,Δt ref ) or a control value slightly higher than this (more specifically, a control value higher than this in at least one of the rotation speed N and the driving time Δt). This allows the liquid seasoning S to fill the tube 16 as shown in Figure 8 (IV).

[0089] In S725, the controller 50 acquires and stores the weight measurement value W obtained after processing S724 when the liquid seasoning S has filled the tube 16 as a second measurement value (i.e., weight measurement value W[2]) to be used in calculating the weight difference ΔW.

[0090] In S726, the controller 50 calculates and records the weight difference ΔW as the difference between the weight measurement value W[1] obtained in S723 and the weight measurement value W[2] obtained in S725.

[0091] In S727, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 in the negative direction B to return the liquid seasoning S in the tube 16 to the tank 12. More specifically, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 with the sixth control value used in S722.

[0092] In S728, the controller 50 calculates a correction control value (positive, negative) from the weight difference ΔW obtained in S726 using the same calculation algorithm as in S706 in the first embodiment. ref_c ,Δt ref_c ) is calculated.

[0093] Then, in S729, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 in the forward direction A, similar to S714 in the second embodiment, to advance the liquid surface of the liquid seasoning S from the initial position P0 to the standby position Pr.

[0094] According to the calibration of this embodiment described above, before obtaining the weight measurement value W[1], steps (S721 and S722) are executed to advance the liquid seasoning S to the preparation position Pr in the tube 16 and return it to the tank 12. This makes it possible to obtain the weight measurement value W[1] with the liquid seasoning S adhering to the inside of the tube 16. Therefore, the finally obtained correction control value (positive, negative) ref_c ,Δt ref_c ) can be further improved in accuracy.

[0095] In this embodiment, after the weight measurement value W[1] is acquired, the roller pump 14 is controlled to the specified control value (positive, negative) ref ,Δt ref ) and then obtain the weight measurement W[2]. This allows the weight change (weight reduction) of the tank 12 during actual use of the sauce dispenser D to be more appropriately reflected in the weight measurement W[2], improving measurement accuracy.

[0096] (Operation and effect of the third embodiment) The measuring means in the discharge amount adjustment device (50) of this embodiment drives the liquid discharge device (14) to return the liquid (S) in the liquid passage (16) to the container (12) before obtaining the first measurement value (W[1]) (S722).

[0097] This allows for a highly accurate correction control value (positive, negative) that more appropriately reflects the actual state of the source dispenser D during use. ref_c ,Δt ref_c ) can be obtained. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent the occurrence of an excess or deficiency in the amount of liquid seasoning S actually supplied relative to the required amount during use.

[0098] After acquiring the first measurement value (W[1]), the measuring means controls the liquid material delivery device (14) to a specified control value (N ref ,Δt ref ) or more, and then a second measurement value (W[2]) is obtained (S724 and S725).

[0099] This allows the weight change (weight reduction) of the tank 12 during actual use to be more appropriately reflected in the weight measurement value W[2], thereby improving measurement accuracy.

[0100] [Fourth embodiment] This embodiment provides a calibration (S700) different from that of the first or second embodiment. In particular, this embodiment provides a control mode in which the measurement process for calculating the weight difference ΔW is repeated multiple times based on the calibration described in the third embodiment. In particular, this embodiment describes an example in which the measurement process is performed three times, corresponding to the number of serving options for one dish menu: "small portion," "regular portion," and "large portion."

[0101] In the following explanation, the measured values ​​and calculated values ​​obtained in the first, second, and third measurement processes will be distinguished by adding superscripts "(1)," "(2)," and "(3)," respectively.

[0102] In this embodiment, the above-mentioned specified control value (positive, N ref ,Δt ref ) is the control value for small serving (positive, N ref_S ,Δt ref_S ), the control value for normal serving assuming the serving amount is "normal serving" (positive,N ref_M ,Δt ref_M ), and the control value for large serving (positive, N ref_L ,Δt ref_L ) is set. That is, the roller pump 14 is set to the small fill control value (positive, N ref_S ,Δt ref_S ) when driving, the normal control value (positive, N ref_M ,Δt ref_M ) and the control value for large serving (positive, N ref_L ,Δt ref_L ), the actual amount of liquid seasoning S delivered into the tube 16 (the actual amount supplied to the receiving liquid 18) increases.

[0103] 9 is a flowchart illustrating the details of the calibration according to this embodiment. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the liquid seasoning S is set to the state at the start of measurement (the state shown in FIG. 8(III)) by executing the processes of S721 and S722 in the same manner as in the third embodiment.

[0104] Then, the controller 50 sequentially executes a first measurement process (S730), a second measurement process (S740), and a third measurement process (S750), which will be described later.

[0105] FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the details of each measurement process.

[0106] As shown in the figure, in the first measurement process, first, in S731, the controller 50 calculates the weight measurement value W obtained when the liquid surface of the liquid seasoning S is stopped at the initial position P0 by dividing the weight difference ΔW (1) The first measurement value (i.e., the weight measurement value W (1) [1]) and store it.

[0107] In S732, the controller 50 sets the small serving control value (positive, N ref_S ,Δt ref_S ) or a control value slightly higher than this (more specifically, a control value higher than this in at least one of the rotation speed N and the driving time Δt).

[0108] In S733, the controller 50 calculates the weight difference ΔW by dividing the weight measurement value W obtained after the process of S724 with the liquid seasoning S filled in the tube 16. (1) A second measurement value (i.e., a weight measurement value W (1) [2]) and store it.

[0109] In S734, the controller 50 calculates the weight difference ΔW (1) is the weight measurement W obtained in S731. (1) [1] and the weight measurement W obtained in S733 (1) Calculate and record the difference from [2].

[0110] In S735, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 in the negative direction B to return the liquid seasoning S in the tube 16 to the tank 12. More specifically, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 with the sixth control value used in S727 of the third embodiment.

[0111] Next, the controller 50 executes the second measurement process (S741 to S745). More specifically, the controller 50 executes the second measurement process (S741 to S745) by adjusting the small portion control value (positive, negative) used in S732. ref_S ,Δt ref_S ) is the normal filling control value (positive,N ref_M ,Δt ref_M ), the same process as the first measurement process is performed to obtain the weight measurement value W (2) [1] and weight measurement W (2) [2] and calculate the weight difference ΔW (2) is calculated, and then the liquid seasoning S in the tube 16 is returned to the tank 12.

[0112] Furthermore, the controller 50 then executes the third measurement process (S751 to S755). More specifically, the controller 50 calculates the normal serving control value (positive, negative) used in S742. ref_M ,Δt ref_M ) is the control value for large serving (positive,N ref_L ,Δt ref_L ), the same process as the second measurement process is carried out to obtain the weight measurement value W (3) [1] and weight measurement W (3) [2] and calculate the weight difference ΔW (3) is calculated, and then the liquid seasoning S in the tube 16 is returned to the tank 12.

[0113] Returning to Figure 9, in S760, the calculated weight difference ΔW (1) , ΔW (2) , and ΔW (3) From these, by the same calculation algorithm as in S728 of the third embodiment, (positive, N ref_S_c ,Δt ref_S_c ), normal filling control value (positive,N ref_M_c ,Δt ref_M_c ), and large serving correction control value (positive, N ref_L_c ,Δt ref_L_c ) is calculated.

[0114] Then, in S770, the controller 50 drives the roller pump 14 in the forward direction A, similar to S729 in the third embodiment, to advance the liquid surface of the liquid seasoning S from the initial position P0 to the preparation position Pr.

[0115] According to the calibration of this embodiment described above, the weight difference ΔW according to the number of serving amount options in one dish menu is (1) , ΔW (2) , and ΔW (3) From this, each correction control value associated with the corresponding option can be determined.

[0116] (Functions and Effects of the Fourth Embodiment) In the delivery rate adjusting device (50) of this embodiment, a plurality of mutually different prescribed control values ​​(a control value for small serving, a control value for normal serving, and a corrected control value for large serving) are set. Then, the measuring means measures the parameter (ΔW) a plurality of times, and in each measurement (first to third measurement processes), calculates a first measurement value (W (1) [1],W (2) [1],W (3) [1]) and then take the second measurement (W (1) [2],W (2) [2],W (3) The driving (S731, S741, S751) of the liquid material delivery device (14) before obtaining the control value [2] is executed based on different specified control values.

[0117] This allows highly accurate correction control values ​​to be individually set corresponding to different supply amounts of liquid seasoning S depending on the option, even when multiple serving amount options are set for the cooking menu.

[0118] The first measurement process using the small portion control value, the second measurement process using the normal portion control value, and the third measurement process using the large portion control value may be repeated multiple times. However, by performing the first to third measurement processes only once, as in this embodiment, the time required for the entire measurement can be shortened while ensuring the accuracy of each corrected control value obtained by performing the measurement process using each control value the same number of times.

[0119] The present embodiment and each of the modified examples have been described above, but the above embodiment and each of the modified examples merely illustrate application examples of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention to the specific configurations of the above embodiment.

[0120] For example, a control logic may be employed in which the weight measurement value W of the tank 12 is obtained at the start of measurement (calibration) in each of the above embodiments (such as the timing shown in FIG. 5(I) or FIG. 8(I)) or when the liquid seasoning S is returned to the tank 12 during measurement (such as the timing shown in FIG. 8(III)), and the calibration is stopped if the weight measurement value W falls below a predetermined reference value. This makes it possible to determine whether the tank 12 contains an appropriate amount of liquid seasoning S for performing calibration at the start of measurement or when a certain amount of liquid seasoning S is discharged from the tube 16 by driving the roller pump 14 at a specified control value, and to decide whether to continue or stop the calibration depending on the result of the determination.

[0121] The specific form of the controller 50 that functions as a delivery amount adjusting device that adjusts the control value of the liquid delivery device (14) may be a form that is pre-installed in the sauce dispenser D or a form that is added separately. Furthermore, the functions of the controller 50 may be realized by distributed processing using multiple computer hardware, or may be realized in a form that does not require the installation of a program on a computer in the liquid seasoning supply system 100, such as so-called cloud or SaaS (Software as a Service).

[0122] Furthermore, the specific aspects of the "container (12)," "liquid material passage (16)," and "liquid material delivery device (14)" are not limited to those shown in the above embodiments, and may be replaced with existing alternative configurations as appropriate within the scope that can achieve the effects of the present invention.

[0123] In addition, in each of the above embodiments, an example has been described in which the weight change (weight difference ΔW) of the tank 12 is used as the "parameter suggesting a change in the actual amount of liquid material delivered." However, the parameter is not limited to this, and any physical quantity that can suggest (estimate) a change in the actual amount of liquid material delivered can be used.

[0124] Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the specified control value (positive, negative) is determined based on the amount of liquid seasoning S to be delivered according to the cooking menu, etc. ref ,Δt ref ) to correct the correction control value (positive,N ref_c ,Δt ref_c On the other hand, a control logic that performs a correction on a specified control value, sets the obtained corrected control value as an updated specified control value, and performs the above calibration based on the updated specified control value to obtain a new corrected control value is also included in the scope of the disclosure of the present application. [Explanation of symbols]

[0125] 12 Tank 13 Scales 14 Roller pump 16 Receiving liquid 18 tubes 50 Control device 100 Liquid seasoning supply system

Claims

1. A delivery amount adjusting device that adjusts a control value of a liquid delivery device that supplies a liquid from a container to a destination through a liquid passage, a measuring means for measuring a parameter indicating a change in an actual delivery amount of the liquid material when the liquid material delivery device is driven to move the liquid material within the liquid material passage; and a correction means for correcting a specified control value during use set in the liquid material delivery device based on the measured parameter. Delivery amount adjustment device.

2. 2. The delivery rate regulator of claim 1, The measuring means a first measurement value indicating the actual delivery amount when the liquid delivery device is driven at a first control value; a second measurement value indicating the actual delivery amount when the liquid delivery device is driven with a second control value after the first measurement value is obtained; Calculating the parameter based on a difference between the first measurement value and the second measurement value. Delivery amount adjustment device.

3. 3. The delivery rate adjusting device according to claim 2, the first control value is determined as a value that advances the liquid level of the liquid material from an initial position in the liquid material passage to a first position, the second control value is determined as a value that advances the liquid level of the liquid material from the first position to a second position in the liquid material passage; Delivery amount adjustment device.

4. 4. The delivery rate adjusting device according to claim 3, The first position is determined as a position where the liquid material stops stably due to the structure of the liquid material delivery device and / or the liquid material passage even when the drive of the liquid material delivery device is stopped. Delivery amount adjustment device.

5. 3. The delivery rate adjusting device according to claim 2, The measuring means before acquiring the first measurement value, driving the liquid material delivery device to return the liquid material in the liquid material passage to the container; Delivery amount adjustment device.

6. 3. The delivery rate adjusting device according to claim 2, The measuring means After the first measurement value is obtained, the liquid material delivery device is driven at a control value equal to or greater than the specified control value, and then the second measurement value is obtained. Delivery amount adjustment device.

7. 3. The delivery rate adjusting device according to claim 2, A plurality of mutually different specified control values ​​are set, The measuring means performing a plurality of measurements of said parameters; In each measurement, the driving of the liquid material delivery device after acquiring the first measurement value and before acquiring the second measurement value is performed based on the specified control value, which is different from each other. Delivery amount adjustment device.

8. The delivery rate adjusting device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The measuring means a first measurement mode in which the parameters are measured collectively for all of the plurality of containers; a second measurement mode in which the parameters are measured for some of the plurality of containers; Delivery amount adjustment device.

9. 9. The delivery rate regulator of claim 8, The measuring means In the first measurement mode, measurements of the parameters are performed in parallel for all of the containers. Delivery amount adjustment device.

10. The delivery rate adjusting device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The liquid supply device further includes a preparation means for use that, when the correction of the specified control value is completed, drives the liquid material delivery device to make the liquid surface of the liquid material reach at least the tip of the liquid material passage. Delivery amount adjustment device.

11. 1. A method for adjusting a delivery amount, comprising adjusting a control value of a liquid delivery device that delivers a liquid from a container to a destination through a liquid passage, the method comprising: a measuring step of measuring a parameter indicating a change in an actual delivery amount of the liquid material when the liquid material delivery device is driven to move the liquid material within the liquid material passage; and a correction step of correcting a specified control value during use set in the liquid material delivery device based on the measured parameter. How to adjust the delivery amount.

12. A delivery amount adjustment program that causes a computer to adjust a control value of a liquid delivery device that delivers a liquid from a container to a destination through a liquid passage, The computer, measuring a parameter indicating a change in an actual delivery amount of the liquid material when the liquid material delivery device is driven to move the liquid material within the liquid material passage; correcting the control value based on the measured parameter; Output regulation program.

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