Fried Food Preparation System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fried food preparation systems using manipulator arms face challenges such as the need for on-site construction and installation, space occupation, and hygiene issues due to manual operation, and require precise control for even frying and basket handling.
Innovation Solution
A fried food preparation system comprising a food dispenser assembly, a manipulator arm assembly, and a deep fryer assembly, where the manipulator arm moves the frying basket in a plane formed by a first direction and a second direction, with a grasping and shaking device to ensure even frying and reduce space requirements, and is mounted on a slide base for easy installation and cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If manipulator arm is used for automated frying, then labor intensity and health safety issues are reduced, but on-site construction and installation are required
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into independent functional modules: manipulator arm assembly, deep fryer assembly, and food dispenser assembly. Each module can be manufactured separately and assembled together, eliminating the need for complex on-site construction while maintaining automation capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The manipulator arm assembly is designed with universal mounting capabilities that can be installed on various kitchen counter configurations. The standardized interface allows the same manipulator arm to work with different fryer and dispenser units, reducing installation complexity.
2Extent of automation
If manipulator arm is used for automated frying, then labor intensity and health safety issues are reduced, but space occupation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The manipulator arm operates in a three-dimensional space above the fryer, utilizing vertical movement rather than requiring additional horizontal floor space. This allows automated frying functionality to be added without increasing the kitchen's footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The manipulator arm assembly is designed to mount on top of the existing deep fryer assembly, nesting the automated component within the space already occupied by the fryer. This eliminates the need for additional space while enabling automation.
3Extent of automation
If manipulator arm is used for automated frying, then labor intensity and health safety issues are reduced, but hygiene maintenance becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The manipulator arm assembly is designed as a separate, removable module that can be easily detached from the fryer for cleaning. This segmentation allows hygiene maintenance without disassembling the entire frying system.
Solution Approach 2:
The manipulator arm is designed to be extractable from the main assembly, allowing it to be removed for separate cleaning and sanitization. This extraction capability maintains hygiene standards while preserving automation benefits.
4Manufacturing precision
If manipulator arm with grasping and shaking device is used, then evenness of food frying is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The grasping and shaking functions are merged into a single integrated end effector assembly. The shaking mechanism is combined with the gripper structure, reducing the number of separate components while achieving both basket handling and even food distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The end effector is designed as a multi-functional component that performs both grasping and shaking operations. This universal design reduces overall device complexity by eliminating the need for separate mechanisms for each function.
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AI summary
Provided is a fried food preparation system, which relates to the technical field of food equipment. The fried food preparation system includes a food dispenser assembly, a manipulator arm assembly, a deep fryer assembly and a frying basket. The deep fryer assembly and the food dispenser assembly are respectively arranged in parallel on both sides of the manipulator arm assembly, wherein the manipulator arm assembly is connected with the frying basket and makes the frying basket move in a plane formed by a first direction and a second direction.