Apparatus and method for applying liquid coating material.

Abstract

The goal is to enable the entire process of preparing tempura ingredients, from receiving an order to applying the batter, to be done without human intervention. [Solution] The batter coating device (100) includes a batter coating section (110) for coating ingredients for ordered tempura, a transfer means (130) for transferring ingredients for ordered tempura from an ingredient storage section (120) to the batter coating section (110), and a supply means (140) for supplying an amount of batter corresponding to the ingredients for ordered tempura to the batter coating section (110).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a liquid detergent applicator and a liquid detergent application method.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a seed automatic supply device that inputs seeds onto the liquid detergent injected into the threshing machine.

Prior Art Document

Patent Document

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Regarding the ingredients related to the ordered tempura, it is required to be able to perform the process from receiving the order to applying the liquid detergent without human intervention.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of such technical problems, and an object thereof is to be able to perform the process from receiving an order to applying a liquid detergent to the ingredients related to the ordered tempura without human intervention.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a liquid detergent applicator including: a liquid detergent application unit that applies a liquid detergent to ingredients related to ordered tempura; a transfer means that transfers the ingredients related to the ordered tempura from a storage unit of the ingredients to the liquid detergent application unit; and a supply means that supplies an amount of the liquid detergent corresponding to the ingredients related to the ordered tempura to the liquid detergent application unit.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to the above configuration, the process of preparing the ingredients for the ordered tempura, from receiving the order to applying the batter, can be carried out without human intervention. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a coating liquid application apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a coating liquid application device viewed from above. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the storage container unit. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the area around the coating liquid application section. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is the view from arrow V in Figure 4. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a coating solution application process. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Hereinafter, a clothing liquid coating apparatus 100, which is an example of the present invention, will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0010] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the coating liquid application apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the coating liquid application apparatus 100 viewed from above. In Figure 2, some components have been omitted for ease of understanding. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the storage container unit 131.

[0011] The batter coating device 100 is a device that applies batter (for example, a water-based tempura flour mixture may be used, or a batter mixture may be prepared according to a unique recipe) to the ingredients for tempura that have been ordered. The batter coating device 100 is installed in the kitchen of a restaurant that serves tempura or in a food factory that produces tempura.

[0012] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the batter coating apparatus 100 includes a batter coating unit 110 for coating ingredients for ordered tempura, a transfer means 130 for transferring ingredients for ordered tempura from an ingredient storage unit 120 to the batter coating unit 110, a supply means 140 for supplying an amount of batter to the batter coating unit 110 according to the amount of ingredients for ordered tempura, and a controller 150 for controlling the operation of each unit.

[0013] In this embodiment, each component of the coating liquid application device 100 is installed on the table 160.

[0014] The batter application unit 110, the supply means 140, and the storage unit 120 are located inside a common refrigerator 200. Refrigeration helps to suppress deterioration of the batter over time. If the batter deteriorates, its viscosity increases, which can lead to excessive coating of the food and a decrease in the texture of the tempura. In contrast, this embodiment allows the batter to be applied to the food in an appropriate temperature environment.

[0015] The storage section 120 for storing ingredients is provided in the storage section housing 121. Specifically, the coating liquid application device 100 of this embodiment has six storage sections 120 (120a to 120f), as shown in Figure 2. The number of storage sections 120 may be multiple or just one. Alternatively, it can be considered that multiple storage sections (storage sections 120a to 120f in this embodiment) constitute one storage section 120.

[0016] Each storage section 120 is detachably fitted with a storage container unit 131 (131a to 131f). The storage container unit 131 constitutes part of the transport means 130.

[0017] As shown in Figure 3, the storage container unit 131 includes an annular member 132 and a plurality of storage containers 133 connected to the annular member 132 at predetermined intervals. The annular member 132 is, for example, a chain.

[0018] Each of the plurality of storage containers 133 can store food ingredients. Therefore, by using the storage container unit 131, the replenishment of food ingredients to the storage section 120 can be carried out collectively.

[0019] The storage container unit 131 moves each storage container 133 connected to the annular member 132 by moving (rotating) the annular member 132 in the direction indicated by the arrow. And the storage container 133 that has moved to the predetermined position G is inclined. Thereby, the food ingredients placed on the storage container 133 can be dropped. The annular member 132 is driven by a drive unit (not shown) provided in the storage section housing 121. Note that the moving (rotating) direction of the annular member 132 may be the opposite direction.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, a conveyor 134 that forms part of the transfer means 130 is disposed below the storage section 120. Therefore, the food ingredients that have dropped from the storage container 133 fall onto the conveyor 134.

[0021] The conveyor 134 receives the food ingredients that have dropped from the storage container 133 and transfers the food ingredients toward the liquid detergent application section 110.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 2, the liquid detergent application device 100 of the present embodiment has two conveyors 134 (134a, 134b). The conveyor 134a is located below the storage sections 120a to 120c, and the conveyor 134b is located below the storage sections 120d to 120f.

[0023] Therefore, in this embodiment, the conveyor 134a and the storage container unit 131a constitute a transfer means 130 for transferring food ingredients from the storage section 120a to the coating liquid application section 110, the conveyor 134a and the storage container unit 131b constitute a transfer means 130 for transferring food ingredients from the storage section 120b to the coating liquid application section 110, and the conveyor 134a and the storage container unit 131c constitute a transfer means 13 for transferring food ingredients from the storage section 120c to the coating liquid application section 110 0 is configured such that the conveyor 134b and the storage container unit 131d constitute a transfer means 130 for transferring food ingredients from the storage section 120d to the coating application section 110, the conveyor 134b and the storage container unit 131e constitute a transfer means 130 for transferring food ingredients from the storage section 120e to the coating application section 110, and the conveyor 134b and the storage container unit 131f constitute a transfer means 130 for transferring food ingredients from the storage section 120f to the coating application section 110. In other words, the coating application apparatus 100 of this embodiment can be said to be equipped with multiple transfer means 130.

[0024] The coating liquid application unit 110 has a storage unit 111 in which the coating liquid is contained. Food ingredients transported by the conveyor belt 134 are put into the storage unit 111. The coating liquid application unit 110 will be described later.

[0025] The supply means 140 is a dispenser that dispenses the coating liquid.

[0026] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the garment liquid coating device 100 is equipped with a sensor 141 as a detection means for detecting the amount of garment liquid contained in the storage section 111. The sensor 141 is, for example, a laser sensor that detects the position (height) of the liquid surface. The sensor 141 is not limited to this, and various sensors can be used. For example, a sensor that detects the weight of the storage section 111 can also be used as a detection means for detecting the amount of garment liquid. The sensor 141 then detects whether the amount of garment liquid is below a predetermined amount and also whether it is above a second predetermined amount that is greater than the predetermined amount.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2 as an example, in this embodiment, the coating liquid application apparatus 100 stores vegetables in storage section 120a, vegetables in storage section 120b, set vegetables in storage section 120c, seasonal seafood in storage section 120d, shrimp in storage section 120e, and shrimp in storage section 120f.

[0028] Thus, the batter coating device 100 has multiple storage sections 120 (120a to 120f), allowing it to store multiple types of ingredients. Therefore, ingredients according to the order information (ingredients related to the ordered tempura) can be selected and transferred to the batter coating section 110. In other words, it can handle multiple types of orders (menus). The types of ingredients stored in each storage section 120 are set as appropriate.

[0029] Furthermore, multiple types of ingredients can be stored together in sets, such as the vegetable sets stored in the storage section 120c. For example, different vegetables (such as pumpkin, shishito peppers, eggplant, and carrots, each enough for one meal depending on the menu) can be stored together in the storage container 133.

[0030] In this way, by storing different ingredients together, multiple ingredients can be transferred to the coating liquid application section 110 at once. Therefore, ingredients can be transferred more efficiently compared to transferring them one by one. This effect can be obtained by attaching a storage container unit 131, which has multiple storage containers 133 in which different ingredients are stored together, to at least one of the multiple storage sections 120.

[0031] Furthermore, the multiple transport means 130 can be operated simultaneously according to the order information. In other words, multiple ingredients can be transported at the same time. Therefore, ingredients can be transported more efficiently compared to transporting ingredients one by one. It can be said that this effect can be obtained if at least two of the multiple transport means 130 described above transport ingredients simultaneously. The multiple ingredients transported simultaneously may be of the same type or of different types.

[0032] For example, by operating conveyor 134a, storage container unit 131a, and storage container unit 131b simultaneously, two types of vegetables can be transported at the same time. Also, for example, by operating conveyor 134a, storage container unit 131a, conveyor 134b, and storage container unit 131e simultaneously, vegetables and shrimp can be transported at the same time.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, multiple storage units 120 are provided in parallel with respect to the direction in which the food ingredients move toward the coating liquid application unit 110. Specifically, storage units 120a to 120c and storage units 120d to 120f are arranged in a direction that intersects the transport direction of the conveyor 134. Three or more rows of storage units 120 may be provided in parallel.

[0034] This allows the transfer speeds of conveyor 134a and conveyor 134b to be set differently, taking into account the frying time for the tempura in the subsequent frying process.

[0035] The frying time for tempura varies depending on the ingredients; for example, seafood takes longer to fry than vegetables. Therefore, for seafood, the processing speed of supplying the batter from the batter coating device 100 to the frying process, that is, the processing speed of applying the batter to the ingredients, can be made slower than for vegetables, thereby matching the processing speed of the batter application process and the frying process.

[0036] Therefore, for example, by storing ingredients with a relatively short frying time (vegetables, etc.) in storage sections 120a to 120c corresponding to conveyor 134a and setting the transfer speed of conveyor 134a to a speed that matches the ingredients with a relatively short frying time (first speed), and by storing ingredients with a relatively long frying time (seafood, etc.) in storage sections 120d to 120f corresponding to conveyor 134b and setting the transfer speed of conveyor 134b to a speed that matches the ingredients with a relatively long frying time (second speed, slower than the first speed), the coating device 100 can be operated efficiently. Note that the transfer speed of conveyor 134a and the transfer speed of conveyor 134b may be the same.

[0037] Next, the configuration of the coating liquid application section 110 will be explained with reference to Figures 4 and 5.

[0038] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the area around the coating liquid application section 110. Figure 5 is a view V as seen by the arrow in Figure 4.

[0039] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the coating device 100 includes a conveyor 135 as a second transfer means, a conveyor 136 as a third transfer means, and a plurality of scraping claws 137. Note that the third transfer means may be provided by another device that constitutes a subsequent process (frying process) rather than the coating device 100.

[0040] Multiple conveying bars 135a are provided on the conveying surface of the conveyor 135 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction and in the width direction. The conveying bars 135a are shaped to minimize mixing of the coating liquid compared to plates with surfaces perpendicular to the transport direction, and are formed, for example, in a linear or rod shape. The conveying bars 135a do not need to be straight and may have bent or curved sections.

[0041] The upper surface of the conveying surface of the conveyor 135 (side in the direction of arrow V) is positioned above the liquid level of the garment liquid contained in the storage section 111 in order to minimize mixing of the garment liquid. In other words, the upper surface of the conveying surface of the conveyor 135 is not immersed in the garment liquid. Preferably, the lower surface of the conveying surface of the conveyor 135 (side of the garment liquid) is also positioned above the liquid level of the garment liquid contained in the storage section 111, or may be positioned above the liquid level of the garment liquid contained in the storage section 111 depending on the liquid level. In other words, the lower surface of the conveying surface of the conveyor 135 (side of the garment liquid) is also not immersed in the garment liquid, or may not be immersed in the liquid depending on the liquid level.

[0042] Furthermore, food-holding bars (not shown) may be provided on the conveying surface of the conveyor 135 to immerse easily floating food items in the batter. The food-holding bars are shorter than the conveying bars 135a and are formed in a linear or rod shape. The food-holding bars are provided in the transport direction (circumferential direction) of the conveyor 135 and between multiple conveying bars 135a. The food-holding bars are also shaped to minimize mixing of the batter compared to plates with surfaces perpendicular to the transport direction, and are formed, for example, in the linear or rod shape described above.

[0043] As shown in Figure 5, each of the multiple scraping claws 137 is positioned between two adjacent conveying bars 135a in the width direction of the conveyor 135. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the multiple scraping claws 137 extend diagonally downward from the conveyor 136 side toward the conveyor 135 side, with their tips positioned to tuck under the conveyor 135.

[0044] As indicated by the arrow, the conveyor belt 135 is driven counterclockwise in Figure 4 to transport the food ingredients.

[0045] The ingredients, which have been transported to the coating liquid application section 110 by the conveyor belt 134, fall into the storage section 111 from the downstream end of the conveyor belt 134.

[0046] The food items placed in the storage section 111 are pushed by the transport bar 135a and transported through the batter solution towards the conveyor 136, passing under the conveyor 135. This allows the food items to be transported while immersed in the batter solution within the storage section 111. Furthermore, if a food item holding bar (not shown) is provided, food items that tend to float can be transported while immersed in the batter solution.

[0047] The food items that have been transported to the downstream end of the conveyor 135 are pushed upward by the transport bar 135a. At this time, the food items come into contact with the scraping claws 137 and are pushed towards the tip of the transport bar 135a. This allows the food items to be transferred onto the conveyor 136.

[0048] Next, we will describe the coating process performed by the controller 150.

[0049] The controller 150 consists of a microcomputer equipped with a central processing unit (CPU), read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), and an input / output interface (I / O interface). The controller 150 performs various processes by having the CPU read and execute programs stored in the ROM. The controller 150 can also be composed of multiple microcomputers. In addition to being mounted on the coating device 100, the controller 150 may be mounted on a device physically separate from the coating device 100 and electrically or electronically connected to the coating device 100.

[0050] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a coating solution application process.

[0051] In step S10, the controller 150 determines whether it has received the order information. The order information is sent from the order system 300 (see Figure 1) to the controller 150.

[0052] The ordering system 300 may be a system in which customers or factory workers enter orders, or a system in which store staff or other factory workers who receive orders from customers or factory workers enter orders. Alternatively, store staff or factory workers may input order information into the controller 150 by pressing operation buttons (not shown) on the coating liquid application device 100.

[0053] If the controller 150 determines that it has received order information, it proceeds to step S11. If the controller 150 determines that it has not received order information, it repeats the process in step S10.

[0054] In step S11, the controller 150 selects ingredients according to the order information (ingredients related to the ordered tempura) and starts transferring those ingredients from the storage unit 120 to the batter application unit 110. The types of ingredients stored in each storage unit 120 (120a to 120f) are stored in the database beforehand.

[0055] Specifically, the controller 150 operates the transfer means 130 and the conveyor 135, which correspond to the storage unit 120 containing the selected ingredients.

[0056] The conveyor 135 is stopped when the controller 150 has not received order information. The viscosity of the batter increases when it is mixed, and while the conveyor 135 is operating, the batter is continuously mixed by at least the transport bar 135a. Therefore, in this embodiment, by stopping the conveyor 135 when no order information has been received, the mixing of the batter and the increase in viscosity can be delayed compared to when the conveyor 135 continues to move even when no order information has been received. This helps to prevent the food from being coated with too much batter.

[0057] In step S12, the controller 150 determines whether the amount of liquid detected by the sensor 141 is below a predetermined amount.

[0058] When the controller 150 determines that the amount of coating liquid is below a predetermined amount, it proceeds to step S13.

[0059] In step S13, the controller 150 activates the supply means 140 to supply the batter liquid to the batter liquid application unit 110 in an amount corresponding to the ingredients for the ordered tempura (the ingredients selected in step S11).

[0060] As a result, the batter liquid is automatically supplied to the batter liquid application unit 110 (container unit 111). The amount of batter liquid to be supplied according to the ingredients can be set in seven different ways, for example, if there are seven types of ingredients, seven patterns of batter liquid amounts may be set for each, or fewer patterns (for example, three patterns) of batter liquid amounts may be set by setting batter liquid amounts corresponding to several ingredients. The patterns of batter liquid amounts can be set as appropriate according to the ingredients. In this way, the batter liquid application device 100 of this embodiment can accommodate the differences in batter liquid consumption depending on the ingredients.

[0061] In other words, in this embodiment, the amount of batter supplied by the supply means 140 to the batter application unit 110 differs depending on whether one ingredient (first ingredient) is used or not (second ingredient). This makes it possible to determine the amount of batter supplied to the batter application unit 110 according to the order quantity of ingredients with different batter consumption rates, the order quantity of ingredients with or without dusting powder, etc.

[0062] Furthermore, if the controller 150 determines that the amount of coating liquid is not below a predetermined amount, it proceeds to step S14.

[0063] In other words, the controller 150 does not supply the garment liquid to the garment liquid application unit 110 if the amount of garment liquid is not below a predetermined amount. This is because if the garment liquid were supplied to the garment liquid application unit 110 when the amount of garment liquid is not below a predetermined amount, the garment liquid could overflow from the storage unit 111. According to this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the garment liquid from overflowing from the storage unit 111.

[0064] The supply of the coating liquid to the coating liquid application section 110 should be performed as needed. Therefore, the decision of whether or not to perform the process in step S13 can be made based on various pieces of information, in addition to the determination made in the process in step S12.

[0065] For example, if the ingredients for the tempura order are seafood, the ingredients are coated with flour or potato starch. Therefore, if orders for such ingredients continue, the viscosity of the batter mixture will increase due to the effect of the flour. Thus, if the amount of floured ingredients exceeds a predetermined quantity within a predetermined time, the process in step S13 will be performed, making it easier to maintain the desired state of the batter mixture. This example may be performed instead of the determination by the process in step S12, or in addition to the determination by the process in step S12, as shown by the dotted line in Figure 6. However, this is performed within a range where the amount of batter mixture is less than or equal to a second predetermined amount which is greater than the predetermined amount.

[0066] Furthermore, for example, if it is determined that there is insufficient batter based on the amount of batter detected by the sensor 141, the supply means 140 may be activated to supply a predetermined amount of batter to the batter application unit 110. That is, instead of supplying an amount of batter appropriate to the amount of food, a predetermined fixed amount of batter may be supplied, or an amount of batter that returns the amount of batter to a predetermined level may be supplied. This prevents insufficient batter. However, in this case, the processing shown by the dotted line in Figure 6 described above will be performed.

[0067] Furthermore, for example, the detection means for detecting the amount of liquid used may be used in conjunction with the means for supplying liquid based on order information, or it may be used in place of the means for supplying liquid based on order information.

[0068] In step S14, the controller 150 determines whether the transfer of ingredients has been completed.

[0069] Whether or not the transfer of ingredients has been completed can be determined, for example, based on the driving speed and driving time of each part involved in the transfer of ingredients (storage container unit 131, conveyor 134, conveyor 135). Alternatively, whether or not the transfer of ingredients has been completed can be determined by recognizing the position of the ingredients using various sensors or image processing.

[0070] When the controller 150 determines that the transfer of ingredients is complete, it proceeds to step S15.

[0071] In step S15, the controller 150 stops the transfer means 130 and the conveyor 135 to stop the transfer of food ingredients.

[0072] If the controller 150 determines that the transfer of ingredients is not yet complete, it returns the process to step S12.

[0073] The following summarizes the main effects and advantages of the garment liquid coating method performed by the garment liquid coating device 100 and the controller 150.

[0074] The batter coating apparatus 100 includes a batter coating section 110 for coating ingredients for ordered tempura, a transfer means 130 for transferring ingredients for ordered tempura from an ingredient storage section 120 to the batter coating section 110, and a supply means 140 for supplying an amount of batter to the batter coating section 110 according to the amount of ingredients for ordered tempura.

[0075] According to this, the ingredients for tempura that have been ordered can be prepared without human intervention, from the time the order is received until the batter is applied.

[0076] The transfer means 130 receives order information related to the ingredients and starts transferring the ingredients, and the supply means 140 supplies an amount of batter liquid corresponding to the ingredients to the batter liquid application unit 110 based on the order information.

[0077] This method can accommodate the differences in batter consumption depending on the ingredients.

[0078] The coating liquid application unit 110 has a storage unit 111 in which the coating liquid is contained and the food ingredients are immersed in the coating liquid, and the coating liquid application device 100 is equipped with a conveyor 135 that transports the food ingredients while immersing them in the coating liquid in the storage unit 111, and the conveyor 135 is stopped when it has not received order information.

[0079] According to this, compared to the case where the conveyor 135 continues to move even when no order information has been received, it is possible to delay the mixing of the batter liquid and the increase in viscosity.

[0080] The garment liquid coating device 100 is equipped with a sensor 141 that detects the amount of garment liquid contained in the storage section 111.

[0081] This method can prevent a shortage or overflow of the batter.

[0082] The transfer means 130 transfers ingredients selected according to an order from among the multiple types of ingredients stored in the storage unit 120.

[0083] According to this, it is possible to handle multiple types of orders.

[0084] The coating device 100 is equipped with multiple transfer means 130, and upon receiving order information related to ingredients, at least two of the multiple transfer means 130 simultaneously transfer the ingredients.

[0085] According to this method, ingredients can be transported more efficiently compared to transporting them one by one.

[0086] Multiple storage units 120 are provided in parallel with respect to the direction in which the food ingredients are directed toward the coating liquid application unit 110.

[0087] According to this, ingredients with different frying times can be transported at different speeds.

[0088] The coating liquid application device 100 is equipped with multiple storage sections 120, and at least one of the multiple storage sections 120 (120a to 120f) has multiple storage containers 133 in which different food ingredients are stored together.

[0089] According to this method, ingredients can be transported more efficiently compared to transporting them one type at a time.

[0090] Among the various types of ingredients, the amount of batter supplied by the supply means 140 to the batter application section 110 differs between the first ingredient and the second ingredient.

[0091] According to this, the amount of batter liquid supplied to the batter liquid application unit 110 can be determined according to the order quantity of ingredients with different batter liquid consumption rates, the order quantity of ingredients with or without dusting powder, etc.

[0092] The coating liquid application unit 110, the supply means 140, and the storage unit 120 are all located inside a common refrigerator 200.

[0093] According to this, the coating can be applied to the food in an appropriate temperature environment.

[0094] Multiple storage containers 133 can be inserted into and removed from the storage section 120 at once.

[0095] According to this, the replenishment of food ingredients in the storage unit 120 can be done all at once.

[0096] The coating method performed by the controller 150 that operates the coating device 100 includes a transfer step of transferring the ingredients for the ordered tempura from the storage section 120 to the coating section 110 where the coating is applied to the ingredients, and a supply step of supplying an amount of coating to the coating section 110 according to the ingredients for the ordered tempura.

[0097] According to this, the ingredients for tempura that have been ordered can be prepared without human intervention, from the time the order is received until the batter is applied.

[0098] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments only represent a part of the 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 embodiments. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0099] 100 Coating liquid application device 110 Coating liquid application area 111 Detention Unit 120 Storage Department 120a Storage section 120b Storage Department 120c Storage Department 120d storage department 120e Storage Section 120f storage department 130 Means of transport 133 Storage containers 135 Conveyor (second transfer means) 140 Means of supply 141 Sensor (detection means) 150 Controllers (Computers) 200 Refrigerator

Claims

1. A section for applying batter to ingredients for tempura that have been ordered, A transfer means for transferring the ingredients related to the tempura that have been ordered from the storage section for the ingredients to the section for applying the batter, A supply means for supplying the amount of the batter liquid corresponding to the ingredients of the tempura that have been ordered to the batter liquid application section, A coating device equipped with a coating liquid.

2. A coating apparatus according to claim 1, The transfer means, upon receiving order information relating to the ingredients, starts transferring the ingredients. The supply means supplies the amount of the coating liquid corresponding to the ingredients to the coating liquid application section based on the order information. Coating liquid application device.

3. A coating apparatus according to claim 2, The coating liquid application section has a receiving section in which the coating liquid is contained and the food is immersed in the coating liquid, The coating liquid application apparatus includes a second transfer means for transferring the food ingredients while immersing them in the coating liquid in the storage compartment. The second transfer means is stopped when it has not received the order information. Coating liquid application device.

4. A coating apparatus according to claim 3, The system includes a detection means for detecting the amount of the liquid contained in the storage compartment. Coating liquid application device.

5. A coating apparatus according to claim 1, The transfer means transfers the food ingredient selected according to the order from among the multiple types of food ingredients stored in the storage unit. Coating liquid application device.

6. A coating apparatus according to claim 1, The transfer means is provided in multiple locations. Upon receiving order information relating to the aforementioned ingredients, at least two of the multiple transport means simultaneously transport the ingredients. Coating liquid application device.

7. A coating apparatus according to claim 1, The storage section is provided in parallel with respect to the direction in which the food ingredients are directed toward the coating application section. Coating liquid application device.

8. A coating apparatus according to claim 1, The system comprises multiple storage units, and at least one of the multiple storage units contains multiple storage containers for storing different ingredients together. Coating liquid application device.

9. A coating apparatus according to claim 1, Among the multiple types of ingredients, the amount of the coating liquid supplied by the supply means to the coating liquid application area differs between the first ingredient and the second ingredient. Coating liquid application device.

10. A coating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, The coating liquid application unit, the supply means, and the storage unit are provided inside a common refrigerator. Coating liquid application device.

11. A coating apparatus according to claim 8, Multiple storage containers can be inserted into and removed from the storage section at once. Coating liquid application device.

12. A method for applying a liquid coating agent, which is performed by a computer that operates a liquid coating device, A transfer process in which ingredients related to the ordered tempura are transferred from the storage area for the ingredients to the batter application area where the batter is applied to the ingredients, A supply step of supplying the amount of the batter liquid corresponding to the ingredients for the ordered tempura to the batter liquid application section, A method for applying a coating liquid, comprising the following:

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