AUTONOMOUS READY-TO-EAT FROZEN FOOD AND DESSERT SERVING MACHINE WITH CIRCULAR PACKAGING RETURN AND ANTI-BACTERIAL DISINFECTION MODULE.

Abstract

SUMMARY The invention relates to an autonomous ready-to-eat frozen meal and dessert dispensing machine that enables the hygienic preservation of frozen ready-to-eat meals and desserts, their portioning and heating, hot serving via liquid / sauce / syrup injection without opening the lid, age-verified presentation of packaged alcoholic and non-alcoholic cold beverages, and sterile storage of reusable packaging made of rigid materials (porcelain, borosilicate glass, etc.) after consumption.The invention includes a vending machine comprising a frozen food storage unit, an instant heating / preparation chamber, a vacuum retraction mechanism to prevent dripping during liquid / syrup injection, a product display showcase, a climate-controlled cold beverage module, an age verification unit, an integrated deposit return module that verifies the packaging to be returned via QR code / RFID and tolerant weighing / optical sensors, and dry antiseptic fogging (aerosol) and UV-C irradiation systems that prevent biological deterioration and odor development of returned containers during long-term storage periods.

Description

CIRCULAR PACKAGING RETURN AND ANTI-BACTERIAL DISINFECTION AUTONOMOUS READY-MADE FROZEN FOOD AND DESSERT SERVICE MODULE AUTOMAT THE TECHNICAL FIELD TO WHICH THE INVENTION RELATES The invention relates to the technology of unmanned retail and automated food / beverage service devices (vending machines). It relates to the field of sealed frozen ready-to-eat meals and desserts. The invention specifically concerns the sealed packaging of frozen ready-to-eat meals and desserts. It should be stored in sturdy packaging and served hot by heating immediately and adding syrup / sauce. serving alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages as a menu alongside the food and autonomous collection of deposit containers after consumption with automated mechanisms that enable disinfection against bacterial growth It is related. STATE OF THE ART (PREVIOUS ART) Frozen food vending machines, as per the known state of the art, are generally single-use. heating food inside disposable plastic, aluminum or paper packaging This results in a massive amount of packaging waste, and This constitutes a violation of sustainability principles. On the other hand, syrups or sauces are added to frozen desserts and dishes beforehand. when mixed, in a freezer environment, and during thawing / heating, the food This leads to the dough becoming mushy and the flavor quality decreasing. Some advanced Although vending machines have liquid injection, food residues remain at the tip of the syringe. dripping and contaminating the vending machine mechanism, leading to hygiene problems. It could not be prevented. In addition, vending machines offer cold drinks (especially for the elderly) alongside food. (alcoholic beverages subject to restrictions) in a safe, age-controlled and integrated manner The inability to offer this service limits consumer comfort. In addition, as part of an environmentally friendly approach, usable hard containers (porcelain, The biggest obstacle to the use of glass containers in the frozen food sector is the return policy for these containers. These are the processes. Porcelain / glass food containers containing food residue are placed inside the vending machine. If left for 3-4 days, fermentation, bacterial growth, and mold formation will occur. and strong odors occur. Wet washing systems, on the other hand, are automatic inside. leading to drain blockages and the need for a wastewater tank, the device This eliminates its portability and operational efficiency. 35 1 THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM THAT THE INVENTION AIMED TO SOLVE The purpose of the invention is to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages of the known state of the art. by eliminating; 1. Rigid (porcelain, glass, borosilicate) reusable containers for frozen foods. enabling its use 2. Do not add frozen food or dessert while hot, without opening the packaging film / lid. A device that injects liquid / sauce / sherbet and then uses a vacuum tip to suction the liquid / drip after injection. 100% preventative, 3. Packaged alcoholic and non-alcoholic cold beverages are placed in climate-controlled containers alongside food. offering and performing age verification on alcoholic products in the field, 4. An autonomous deposit return system that instantly accepts the packaging emptied by the consumer. having the module, 5. Weigh the returned containers using a food residue tolerance (+50 gr) to identify fraudulent returns. rejecting, 6. Food residues can be removed from returned containers without requiring a water drain or wastewater tank. dry antiseptic aerosol fogging and UV-C sterilization prevent decay and odor. preventing with combination, 7. An advanced and integrated autonomous frozen food processing system offering a stylish product display option. The goal is to create a dessert serving vending machine. EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION The invention, an autonomous ready-to-eat frozen food and dessert dispensing machine, is essentially based on the following: It consists of the following components: -Frozen Food Storage: Frozen meals and desserts to be served. The interior area where the containers are stored under suitable storage conditions (-18°C). - Refrigerated Beverage Storage Module: Operates within a climate range of +4°C. A module where packaged alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are stored and served. -Age Verification Unit: For alcoholic beverage purchases, the user's ID, passport, etc. Security unit that verifies driver's license or digital (NFC / biometric) data. -Conveying and Transfer Robotic Mechanism: Transports containers and products to the relevant locations. at least one elevator / arm transfer system that brings it together. 2 -Hot Service Heating Chamber: The container is heated to the ideal temperature before serving with built-in instantaneous heaters. The cell that brings it to that level. -Vacuum Back Suction Liquid Injection System: Sauce / sherbet tank, instantaneous liquid heater, a vertically moving injection needle that enters through a flexible injection membrane and drips The mechanism consists of a vacuum pump that prevents [theft]. -Glass Visual Display Showcase: Showcasing the product preparation stages or product samples. A transparent panelled outer casing section that allows the consumer to observe it from the outside. -Autonomous Deposit Return Module: Data reader integrated into the vending machine body. (QR code / RFID scanner) measures the plate weight within a specific residual tolerance range. Includes a dynamic weighing sensor measuring (±50 gr) and an optical / laser height sensor. unit. -Nested Stacking Mechanism: For returned geometric rigid containers with their lids removed. By interlocking along the vertical axis, it provides maximum storage in a minimal space. Stacking unit with lift / claw mechanism. -Antibacterial Return Storage and Sterilization System: Where return containers are collected. Leakproof reservoir. Inside this reservoir are: Dry Fogging (Aerosol) Nozzle and continuous or a periodically operating UV-C light source is included. 3

Claims

CLAIM-1. The invention describes at least one type of facility for storing frozen food and desserts. freezer storage, at least one conveyor mechanism for transporting containers, container for hot serving. at least one heating chamber for preparing the products and a delivery lid through which the products are served. It is a vending machine containing a consumption device, the feature of which is; a consumption device integrated into the vending machine body. At least one autonomous vehicle that accepts rigid circular packaging that is subsequently returned. The deposit return module is where returned packaging is collected and the vending machine's sales / storage area is located. At least one antibacterial return storage area, sealed off from the main unit, Söz The subject is located inside the returns warehouse, on the returned packaging. to prevent the biological decomposition and odor of food / sauce residues at least one dry misting (aerosol) nozzle that sprays volatile antiseptic liquid and / or return at least one UV-C light source that prevents bacterial growth inside the tank It is characterized by its inclusion. REQUEST-2. A vending machine that complies with Request 1, and whose feature is; the autonomous deposit system in question. The return module verifies at least the identifying information on the returned packaging. It includes a data reader (QR code scanner or RFID reader). REQUEST-3. A vending machine that complies with Request 1, and whose feature is; the autonomous deposit system in question. The return module allows for a food residue tolerance of ±50 gr in the net weight of the returned packaging. Verified by measuring within the tolerance band and returns containing fraudulent / foreign objects. It must contain at least one dynamic weighing sensor that causes rejection. REQUEST-4. A vending machine that complies with Requests 1 and 3, and whose feature is: deposit return. the module is made by filling the packaging with water or foreign bulky objects. It must include at least one optical / laser elevation sensor that detects fraudulent attempts. REQUEST-5. A vending machine conforming to Request 1, with the feature of being able to serve hot. A vertical device that pierces the flexible membrane on the packaging to transfer hot liquid / sauce / sherbet inside. at least one active injection needle and during the process of withdrawing the needle from the packaging a device that applies negative pressure to prevent liquid from dripping from the tip of a needle sauce / syrup tank, instantaneous liquid heater, flexible injection membrane and vertically movable a vacuum consisting of at least one vacuum pump working in conjunction with an injection needle It includes a fluid injection system with reabsorption capability. REQUEST-6. An automatic dispensing device conforming to Request 5, with the following feature: connected to an injection needle. The sauce or syrup is served at the desired time, drawn from the warehouse and injected by the worker. a momentary micro-heating mechanism consisting of at least a momentary liquid heating element that brings it to its temperature It contains a liquid heater.

35. REQUEST-7. A vending machine conforming to Request 1, its feature being: the bottom of the returned containers In accordance with its narrow, top-wide geometric structure, it places empty containers vertically on the axis. 4 at least one of them nested together provide maximum storage in a minimal space. It includes a stacking mechanism consisting of a lift / claw stacking unit. REQUEST-8. A vending machine conforming to Request 1, whose feature is; frozen items to be served. the preparation, heating or injection stages of food from the external environment to the consumer It must include at least one glass display showcase that allows it to be viewed by an audience. REQUEST-9. An automatic device conforming to Request 1, whose characteristic is; the dry fogging in question. The nozzle must have a food-grade label on the returned packaging each time the return cap is closed. by spraying rapidly evaporating alcohol or antiseptic solution in the form of microparticles It provides waterless (dry) disinfection. REQUEST-10. A vending machine conforming to Request 1, with the following feature: it has a temperature of +4°C inside. at least one refrigerated storage and display module operating within the climate control range includes and serves frozen food as well as packaged alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It also allows for the simultaneous or menu-based presentation of beverages. REQUEST-11. A vending machine conforming to Request 10, whose feature is the dispensing of alcoholic beverages. to monitor the delivery of age-restricted products during this process; Identity card, passport, driver's license, or digital verification (NFC / biometric) from the user an integrated age verification unit that verifies age by reading data It includes. 5