KR102119025B1 - manufacturing system for beverage - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for manufacturing a beverage. According to one aspect of the present invention, provided is a system for manufacturing a beverage, which includes: a filter; a dripper station fixing the filter and a cup; a gripper moving a material for beverage production to the filter fixed to the dripper station, moving a container containing liquid to an upper end of the filter, and changing a position and a direction of the container to enable the liquid contained in the container to be introduced into the filter; and a control unit controlling the gripper to move the cup containing the beverage to a user supply unit when the beverage is manufactured by contact between the liquid introduced into the filter and the material, and the manufactured beverage is supplied into the cup.

Description

Beverage manufacturing system {manufacturing system for beverage}

The present invention relates to a beverage production system. Specifically, the present invention, by using a robot gripper, pull out the filter from the dispenser, place the filter on the dripper station, move the coffee to the dripper, and then move the kettle from the mounting jig, pour water into the filter, coffee Extraction, and when the coffee extraction is completed, relates to a beverage production system that automates the process of providing the corresponding coffee to the user.

In relation to the size of the domestic coffee market and the consumption of coffee per capita, the domestic coffee market announced by ACNielsen, a market research institute, grew 2.5 times from 1.55 trillion won in 2007 to 4.11 trillion won in 2012.

As a result of the survey of coffee consumption per capita, in the case of Northern Europe, where coffee consumption was the largest, the coffee consumption rate was 80%, and in the order of Northern Europe-Japan-Korea, the coffee consumption rate per capita decreased. Conversely, if coffee consumption increases, coffee beans are preferred.

In addition, according to the Coffee Trend consumer analysis, consumers who visit a coffee shop and enjoy coffee are gradually changing in the direction of enjoying coffee and the like through a coffee machine at home.

The biggest reason consumers want to buy a coffee machine is that they can drink coffee whenever they want, can make coffee directly, and can drink coffee at the level of a coffee shop.

As the recent spread of coffee to the home, how about quality high-quality coffee? Consumers' demands are growing, and alternatives are Dutch coffee or cold brew.

Dutch coffee (cold brew) or cold brew (cold brew) is a coffee that takes a long time to brew using water at room temperature.

Since the Dutch coffee is extracted at room temperature, the period that does not lose flavor is longer than other coffees, so it is advantageous for distribution, and since it is sold in the original state, simply add water, milk, syrup, etc. according to your preference. It is evaluated that it is more convenient than capsule coffee.

However, since the manufacturing process must be performed manually by a person, it takes a long time, and there is a difficulty in expansion because it cannot be produced in large quantities even when manufactured.

In addition, in addition to coffee, consumers are interested in various teas such as green tea and black tea, that is, beverages.

Therefore, there is an increasing need for a device that automatically manufactures beverages such as coffee, green tea, and black tea with flavors desired by consumers without spending a long time as in the prior art.

(1) Korea Patent Office Registration No. 10-1593982 (2) Republic of Korea Patent Office Registration No. 10-1323217 (3) Korean Patent Office Registration No. 10-1048762

The present invention relates to a beverage production system, the present invention uses a robot gripper, pulls a filter out of a dispenser, places a filter in a dripper station, moves coffee to a dripper, and then moves a kettle from a mounting jig to filter By pouring water on the coffee to extract, and when the coffee extraction is complete, to solve the above-mentioned problems by providing an automated beverage production system to provide the user with the coffee.

On the other hand, the technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned are clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. Will be understandable.

A system that is an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above technical problem, a filter; A dripper station for fixing the filter and cup; By moving the material for beverage production to a filter fixed to the dripper station, moving the container containing the liquid to the top of the filter, and changing the position and direction of the container, the liquid contained in the container is introduced into the filter Gripper to make; And a control unit configured to control the gripper to move the cup containing the beverage to a user supply unit when the beverage is prepared by contact of the liquid with the filter and the material, and the prepared beverage is introduced into the cup. It can contain.

In addition, the gripper, a plurality of finger parts; A palm portion connected to the plurality of finger portions and changing a separation distance between the plurality of finger portions and a direction of at least a portion of the plurality of fingers; A fixing part connecting the gripper and the system; And one end is connected to the fixed portion, the other end is connected to the palm portion, it is possible to change the position of the other end in a state fixed to the system through the fixed portion; may include.

In addition, it is possible to grip an object using a change in the separation distance between the plurality of finger parts, and each of the plurality of finger parts is fixed at one end connected to the palm part, and the other end is at an angle in the outer direction. It is possible to rotate, and the other ends of the plurality of finger parts rotated at a predetermined angle in the outer direction can grip the object through an operation of rotating in the inner direction.

In addition, the material includes a coffee material and a tea material, and the object may include the filter, the cup, and the container.

In addition, the dripper station, a filter fixing portion for fixing the filter; A jig fixing the cup; A dripper proximity sensor for determining whether the cup is fixed on the jig; And a load cell for measuring the weight of the prepared beverage introduced into the cup; and the control unit receives the beverage only when the weight of the beverage measured through the load cell is greater than or equal to a preset value. It can be controlled to move one cup to the user supply.

In addition, a container system for receiving the container and supplying the liquid into the container further includes; the container system includes: a container jig for receiving the container and determining the position and direction of the container; A container proximity sensor for determining whether the container is accommodated in the container jig; And a supply unit for supplying the liquid to the container when it is determined that the container is accommodated through the container proximity sensor.

In addition, the container jig is implemented using at least a portion of a taper (taper) shape, an inclined shape, and a pin shape, and the position and direction of the container may be determined according to the shape and position of the container jig.

In addition, the filter, the filter unit for providing a filtration function for the production of the beverage; And for stacking, a stacking unit provided in a predetermined area so as to have a strength greater than or equal to a predetermined value. The filter may include a plurality of filters, and the plurality of filters may be stacked over the stacking unit to stack the plurality of filters. It may further include; a dispenser to accommodate.

In addition, the cup is plural, and the user supply unit may have a plurality of converging structures in a taper shape to insert at least one cup accommodating the beverage among the plural cups.

The present invention relates to a beverage production system, the present invention uses a robot gripper, pulls a filter out of a dispenser, places a filter in a dripper station, moves coffee to a dripper, and then moves a kettle from a mounting jig to filter By pouring water on, coffee is extracted, and when coffee extraction is completed, an automated beverage production system may be provided to automate the process of providing the corresponding coffee to the user.

The present invention can solve the conventional problem that there is a difficulty in expansion because the manufacturing process must be performed manually by a person, it takes a long time, and even if it is manufactured, it cannot be produced in large quantities.

In addition, recently, consumers are interested in various kinds of teas, such as green tea and black tea, in addition to coffee, and there is an advantage in that a beverage having a flavor desired by the consumer can be automatically produced and provided even at a cold temperature for a short period regardless of the type.

On the other hand, the effects that can be obtained in the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and the other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. Will be able to.

1 illustrates an example of a block diagram illustrating a beverage production system that can be applied to the present invention.
Figure 2 shows an example of a beverage production system that can be applied to the present invention.
3 shows an example of a robot gripper applied to a beverage production system according to the present invention.
Figure 4 shows an example of a gripper applied to the robot gripper according to the present invention,
5 and 6 are views for explaining the function of the gripper according to the present invention.
7 shows an example of a drip station according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 shows an example in which a cup and a filter are coupled to the drip station of FIG. 7.
9 shows an example of a kettle system according to the present invention.
FIG. 10 shows an example in which the kettle system and the kettle of FIG. 9 are combined.
11 shows examples of filters according to the present invention.
FIG. 12 shows an example of a state in which the filter of FIG. 11 is accumulated in the dispenser through the accumulation unit.
13 is a view showing an example of a flow chart illustrating a method of manufacturing and dispensing beverages proposed by the present invention.

Beverage manufacturing system

Figure 1 shows an example of a block diagram illustrating a beverage production system that can be applied to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the beverage production system 1 proposed by the present invention includes a robot gripper 10, a drip station 20, a filter 30, a cup 40, a kettle system 10, and a kettle ( 60), a user supply unit 70, a command input unit 80, a control unit 90, and the like.

However, since the components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, a beverage production system having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in turn.

First, the robot gripper 10 is also referred to as a robot hand (robot hand), and refers to the hand of a machine for restraining or moving an object by a plurality of fingers.

While the robot arm makes an approximate positioning within a wide working area, the robot gripper 10 is used to identify fine manipulations or objects within a limited area.

The robot gripper 10 according to the present invention may include a gripper 11, a body portion 12 and a fixing portion 13.

First, the gripper 11 may largely include a palm portion and a finger portion.

Here, the finger portion can be configured as a structure having at least one node, and it is also possible to move at the same speed with respect to an object through a distance sensor (not shown).

The gripper 11 may be provided in the system 1 in plural, and it is also possible to perform a task having a specific order and a coupling direction as well as a simple gripping operation through a plurality of robot hands 11. .

The gripper 11 may be provided at the end of the body portion 12, the other end of the body portion 12 is composed of a fixing portion 13, and the fixing portion 13 is a robot gripper 10 in the system 1 ) To be fixed.

Here, the torso 12 may be embodied to include a plurality of joints to be moved in the up, down, left, and right directions in a state fixed to the system 1 through the fixing part 13.

Next, the drip station 20 may include a filter fixing part 210, a support part 220, a load cell 230, a stationary proximity sensor 240, a cup jig 250, and the like.

The filter fixing part 210 refers to a structure in which a filter 30 that provides a filter screen function so that coffee can be extracted can be disposed.

In addition, the support part 220 refers to a structure capable of supporting the filter fixing part 210 upward.

In addition, the load cell (load cell, 230) is also referred to as a load meter, load sensor or force sensor, as a transducer for measuring the force or load, means that the output can be taken out electrically.

The load cell 230 according to the present invention is used to determine the presence or absence of a cup, the degree of coffee extraction, etc. by using a weight change.

In addition, the proximity sensor (proximity sensor, 240) is a generic term for a sensor that detects that an object is approaching in a non-contact manner, and combines a permanent magnet and a Hall element whose internal current changes under the influence of magnetism. Some may include using a sensor, detecting a change in electrostatic capacity, or the like.

The proximity sensor 240 according to the present invention is used for the purpose of finding out that a cup 4, a kettle 60, a filter 30, etc. have come in a certain distance.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, it is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer due to a change in electric field according to the proximity of the pointer.

In addition, the cup jig 250 is a structure for fixing the cup 40, and may include a tapered structure for positioning the cup 40.

On the other hand, the filter 30 according to the present invention has a solid strength so that the filter unit 32 and the plurality of filters 30 that serve as a strainer so that coffee can be extracted are stacked and stored in a dispenser (not shown). It may include a holding part (31).

In addition, the kettle system 50 is a system for accommodating the kettle 60 and supplying fluid such as water to the kettle 60.

The kettle system 50 may include a jig unit 51, a proximity sensor 52 for a kettle, and a water supply unit 53.

Here, the jig portion 51 is a structure for receiving and fixing the kettle 60, and can also be used to determine the position and direction of the kettle 60.

Further, the proximity sensor 52 for a kettle is a proximity sensor for determining the presence or absence of the kettle 60.

In addition, the water supply unit 53 is for supplying a fluid such as water to the kettle 60, the kettle 60 is present through the proximity sensor 52 for the kettle, the position and direction through the jig unit 51 After this determination, water or the like can be supplied to the kettle 60.

Meanwhile, the user supply unit 70 according to the present invention is a structure capable of accommodating a plurality of cups 40 and may have a taper, wedge, inclination, pin shape, or the like.

That is, the user supply unit 70 is a space and structure that supports a user to visit the corresponding coffee by accommodating a plurality of final cups 40 containing the extracted coffee.

In addition, the command input unit 80 generates input data for controlling the operation of the beverage production system 1.

The command input unit 80 may be configured with a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/power outage), a jog wheel, or a jog switch.

Although not shown, the sensing unit may be additionally provided, and the sensing unit may be configured to display a beverage manufacturing system such as an open/closed state of the beverage production system, a location of the beverage production system, presence or absence of user contact, orientation of the beverage production system, acceleration/deceleration of the beverage production system, and the like. Sensing signals for controlling the operation of the beverage production system may be generated by sensing the state.

Further, although not shown, the display unit may further include a display unit, and the display unit displays (outputs) information processed in the beverage production system. For example, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) related to beverage production is displayed. Also, it is possible to display a captured image and/or a received image, UI, or GUI.

The display unit includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (3). It may include at least one of a dimensional display (3D display).

Some of these displays may be of a transparent type or a light transmissive type so that the outside can be seen through them. This may be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure.

In addition, two or more display units 151 may be present depending on the implementation form of the beverage production system.

Also, although not illustrated, additional memory may be used.

The memory according to the present invention includes a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory, etc.), Random Access Memory (RAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), magnetic memory, It may include a storage medium of at least one of a magnetic disk and an optical disk.

A controller (controller, 90) typically controls the overall operation of the beverage production system.

For example, it performs related control and processing for beverage production and the like.

The control unit 90 may include a multimedia module for multimedia playback.

The multimedia module may be implemented in the control unit 90 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 90.

The control unit 90 may be implemented in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the control unit 90 includes application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), processors ( It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing other functions.

According to the software implementation, the control unit 90 described herein may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein. Software code can be implemented in a software application written in an appropriate programming language.

On the other hand, Figure 2 shows an example of a beverage production system that can be applied to the present invention.

2, a robot gripper 10 is shown.

The robot gripper 10 according to the present invention includes a gripper 11, a body portion 12, and a fixing portion 13, and the gripper 11 may largely include a palm portion and a finger portion.

The gripper 11 may be provided in the system 1 in plural, and it is also possible to perform a task having a specific order and a coupling direction as well as a simple gripping operation through a plurality of robot hands 11. .

The gripper 11 may be provided at the end of the body portion 12, the other end of the body portion 12 is composed of a fixing portion 13, and the fixing portion 13 is a robot gripper 10 in the system 1 ) To be fixed.

Here, the torso 12 may be embodied to include a plurality of joints to be moved in the up, down, left, and right directions in a state fixed to the system 1 through the fixing part 13.

Next, the drip station 20 may include a filter fixing part 210, a support part 220, a load cell 230, a stationary proximity sensor 240, a cup jig 250, and the like.

The filter fixing part 210 refers to a structure in which a filter 30 providing a filter screen function can be arranged so that coffee can be extracted, and the supporting part 220 is a structure capable of supporting the filter fixing part 210 upward. In other words, the load cell 230 is used to determine the presence or absence of a cup and the degree of coffee extraction using the weight change.

In addition, the proximity sensor 240 according to the present invention is used for the purpose of finding out that the cup 4, the kettle 60, the filter 30, etc. have entered a certain distance.

In addition, the cup jig 250 is a structure for fixing the cup 40, and may include a tapered structure for positioning the cup 40.

On the other hand, the filter 30 according to the present invention has a solid strength so that the filter unit 32 and the plurality of filters 30 that serve as a strainer so that coffee can be extracted are stacked and stored in a dispenser (not shown). It may include a holding part (31).

In addition, the kettle system 50 is a system for accommodating the kettle 60 and supplying a fluid such as water to the kettle 60, the kettle system 50 is a jig portion 51, the proximity for the kettle It may include a sensor 52, a water supply 53, and the like.

In addition, the user supply unit 70 according to the present invention is a structure capable of accommodating a plurality of cups 40, and may have a taper, wedge, inclination, pin shape, and the like, and the final cup containing the extracted coffee ( By accommodating a plurality of 40), it is a space and structure that supports the user to visit the coffee.

In addition, the command input unit 80 generates input data for controlling the operation of the beverage production system 1.

The command input unit 80 may be configured with a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/power outage), a jog wheel, or a jog switch.

Robot gripper

3 shows an example of a robot gripper applied to a beverage production system according to the present invention.

The robot gripper 10 shown in FIG. 3 is also referred to as a robot hand, and is a hand of a machine that restrains or moves an object by a plurality of fingers, and the robot arm is replaced in a wide working area. The robot gripper 10 has been used for fine manipulation or grasping of objects within a limited area, while making a positioning decision.

The robot gripper 10 according to the present invention may include a gripper 11, a body portion 12 and a fixing portion 13.

First, the gripper 11 may largely include a palm portion and a finger portion.

Here, the finger portion can be configured as a structure having at least one node, and it is also possible to move at the same speed with respect to an object through a distance sensor (not shown).

The gripper 11 may be provided in the system 1 in plural, and it is also possible to perform a task having a specific order and a coupling direction as well as a simple gripping operation through a plurality of robot hands 11. .

The gripper 11 may be provided at the end of the body portion 12, the other end of the body portion 12 is composed of a fixing portion 13, and the fixing portion 13 is a robot gripper 10 in the system 1 ) To be fixed.

Here, the torso 12 may be embodied to include a plurality of joints to be moved in the up, down, left, and right directions in a state fixed to the system 1 through the fixing part 13.

Figure 4 shows an example of a gripper applied to the robot gripper according to the present invention,

Referring to FIG. 4, the structure of the gripper 11 is illustrated, and the gripper 11 may include a finger portion 130, a palm portion 120, and a connection portion 110.

First, the connection part 110 supports to engage the gripper 11 with the body part 12.

Next, the palm unit 120 may change a position and a direction of the plurality of finger units 130 to perform a specific task.

Although two finger parts 130a and 130b are shown in FIG. 4, the configuration of the present invention is not limited to this, and a larger number of finger parts may be included.

5 and 6 are views for explaining the function of the gripper according to the present invention.

First, referring to the upper and lower pictures of FIG. 5, the separation distance between the two finger parts 130a and 130b is narrowed under the control of the palm part 120, and thus can be used to grip a specific object.

That is, the gripper 11 according to the present invention is basically a form in which two finger parts 130a and 130b are opened and closed in parallel on both sides, and the gripper 11 can hold a relatively large circular workpiece such as a cup. It can be divided into designed end areas and areas designed to hold another work piece inside.

This structure has the advantage of being able to handle the cup 40 and the kettle 60 simultaneously using two finger parts 130a and 130b.

In addition, referring to FIG. 6, under the control of the palm portion 120, the two ends of the two finger portions 130a and 130b may be used to grip a larger object through an opening operation. have.

It is not limited to the angle shown in FIG. 6, but the angle at which the ends of the two finger parts 130a and 130b are opened according to the required case is adjustable by the control unit 90.

Drip station

7 shows an example of a drip station according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the drip station 20 may include a filter fixing part 210, a support part 220, a load cell 230, a stationary proximity sensor 240, a cup jig 250, and the like.

The filter fixing part 210 refers to a structure in which a filter 30 that provides a filter screen function so that coffee can be extracted can be disposed.

In addition, the support part 220 refers to a structure capable of supporting the filter fixing part 210 upward.

In addition, the load cell (load cell, 230) is also referred to as a load meter, load sensor or force sensor, as a transducer for measuring the force or load, means that the output can be taken out electrically.

The load cell 230 according to the present invention is used to determine the presence or absence of a cup, the degree of coffee extraction, etc. by using a weight change.

In addition, the proximity sensor (proximity sensor, 240) is a generic term for a sensor that detects that an object is approaching non-contact, and combines a permanent magnet with a Hall element whose internal current changes under the influence of magnetism. Some may include using a sensor, detecting a change in electrostatic capacity, or the like.

The proximity sensor 240 according to the present invention is used for the purpose of finding out that a cup 4, a kettle 60, a filter 30, etc. have entered a certain distance.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, it is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer due to a change in electric field according to the proximity of the pointer.

In addition, the cup jig 250 is a structure for fixing the cup 40, and may include a tapered structure for positioning the cup 40.

FIG. 8 shows an example in which a cup and a filter are coupled to the drip station of FIG. 7.

Referring to FIG. 8, the filter fixing part 210 is provided with a filter 30 that provides a filter screen function so that coffee can be extracted, and a cup 40 is disposed in the cup jig 250.

That is, it is possible to build an integrated dripper station 20 capable of measuring the presence and weight of the cup 40 using the load cell 230 and the proximity sensor 240.

Corresponding coffee dripper station 20 is an integrated structure including a load cell 230 that can check the presence or absence of the cup 40 that receives the extracted coffee with the proximity sensor 240 and accurately measure the amount of the extracted coffee. Can have

In addition, a cup jig 250 having an inclination may be used for accurate positioning of the cup 40 that receives the coffee extract.

Kettle system

9 shows an example of a kettle system according to the present invention.

The kettle 50 shown in FIG. 9 is a system for accommodating the kettle 60 and supplying fluid such as water to the kettle 60.

Referring to FIG. 9, the kettle system 50 may include a jig unit 51, a proximity sensor 52 for a kettle, and a water supply unit 53.

Here, the jig portion 51 is a structure for receiving and fixing the kettle 60, and can also be used to determine the position and direction of the kettle 60.

Further, the proximity sensor 52 for a kettle is a proximity sensor for determining the presence or absence of the kettle 60.

FIG. 10 shows an example in which the kettle system and the kettle of FIG. 9 are combined.

As shown in FIG. 10, in a state in which the kettle 60 is disposed, the water supply unit 53 may supply fluid such as water to the kettle 60.

filter

11 shows examples of filters according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, the filter 30 according to the present invention can be stored by stacking a filter unit 32 and a plurality of filters 30 in a dispenser (not shown) to provide a filter screen so that coffee can be extracted. So it may include a stacking portion 31 having a rigid strength.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 11, the filter unit 32 may have a blunt shape at the bottom or may be embodied in a pointed shape, as shown in (b).

In addition, FIG. 12 shows an example of a state in which the filter of FIG. 11 is accumulated in the dispenser through the accumulation unit.

Referring to FIG. 12, a plurality of filters 30a, 30b, and 30c may be stacked and stored in a dispenser (not shown) based on the accumulation portion 31.

Beverage production and distribution methods

On the other hand, based on the structure of the present invention described above will be described in detail with respect to the beverage production and distribution method proposed by the present invention.

13 is a view showing an example of a flow chart illustrating a method of manufacturing and dispensing beverages proposed by the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, first, the gripper 10 pulls a dripper (filter, 30) from a dispenser (not shown) (S10).

Thereafter, the gripper 10 places the pulled filter 30 on the filter fixing part 210 of the dripper station 20 (S20).

In addition, the robot gripper 10 moves the ground coffee to the filter 30 disposed in the filter fixing part 210 (S30), and moves the kettle 60 containing water from the kettle system 50, The step of pouring water into the filter 30 is performed (S40).

Accordingly, when the coffee is extracted into the cup 40, and the coffee extraction is completed, the robot gripper 10 performs a process of moving the corresponding cup 40 to the user supply unit 70 (S50).

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a beverage production system, the present invention uses a robot gripper, pulls a filter from a dispenser, places a filter in a dripper station, moves coffee to a dripper, and then moves the kettle from the mounting jig, By pouring water into the filter, when coffee is extracted and coffee extraction is completed, an automated beverage production system can be provided to automate the process of providing the coffee to the user.

The present invention can solve the conventional problem that there is a difficulty in expansion because the manufacturing process must be performed manually by a person, it takes a long time, and even if it is manufactured, it cannot be produced in large quantities.

In addition, recently, consumers are interested in various kinds of teas, such as green tea and black tea, in addition to coffee, and there is an advantage in that a beverage having a flavor desired by the consumer can be automatically produced and provided even at a cold temperature for a short period regardless of the type.

The above-described embodiments of the present invention can be implemented through various means. For example, embodiments of the present invention may be implemented by hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof.

For implementation by hardware, the method according to embodiments of the present invention includes one or more Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs) , Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and the like.

In the case of implementation by firmware or software, the method according to embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in the form of a module, procedure, or function that performs the functions or operations described above. The software code can be stored in a memory unit and driven by a processor. The memory unit is located inside or outside the processor, and can exchange data with the processor by various known means.

The detailed description of preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed as described above has been provided to enable those skilled in the art to implement and practice the present invention. Although described above with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, those skilled in the art can use each of the configurations described in the above-described embodiments in a manner of combining with each other. Accordingly, the invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments presented herein, but rather to give the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential features of the present invention. Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the invention are included in the scope of the invention. The invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments presented herein, but rather to give the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. In addition, in the claims, claims that do not have an explicit citation relationship may be combined to constitute an embodiment or may be included as new claims by amendment after filing.

Claims (9)

filter;
A dripper station for fixing the filter and cup;
The material for beverage production is moved to a filter fixed to the dripper station, the container containing the liquid is moved to the top of the filter, and the liquid contained in the container is introduced into the filter by changing the position and direction of the container. Gripper to make; And
Includes a control unit for controlling the gripper to move the cup containing the beverage to the user supply unit when the beverage is prepared by contact of the liquid and the material introduced into the filter and the prepared beverage is introduced into the cup. Ha,

The gripper,
A plurality of finger parts;
A palm portion connected to the plurality of finger portions and changing a separation distance between the plurality of finger portions and a direction of at least a portion of the plurality of fingers;
A fixing part connecting the gripper and the system; And
Includes; one end is connected to the fixed portion, the other end is connected to the palm portion, it is possible to change the position of the other end in a state fixed to the system through the fixed portion; includes,
It is possible to grip an object using a change in the separation distance between the plurality of finger parts,
Each of the plurality of finger portions, while one end connected to the palm portion is fixed, the other end can rotate at a certain angle in the outer direction, and the other end of the plurality of finger portions rotated at a certain angle in the outer direction is inside. It is possible to grip the object by rotating in the direction,

The dripper station,
A filter fixing part fixing the filter;
A jig fixing the cup;
A dripper proximity sensor for determining whether the cup is fixed on the jig; And
It includes; a load cell for measuring the weight of the prepared beverage is introduced into the cup;
The control unit controls the gripper to move the cup containing the beverage to the user supply unit only when the weight of the beverage measured through the load cell is greater than or equal to a preset value,

And a container system for receiving the container and supplying the liquid in the container.
The container system,
A container jig for receiving the container and determining the position and orientation of the container;
A container proximity sensor for determining whether the container is accommodated in the container jig; And
Includes a supply unit for supplying the liquid to the container when it is determined that the container is accommodated through the container proximity sensor.

The filter,
A filter unit providing a filtration function for the production of the beverage; And
For stacking, further comprising a stacked portion provided in a predetermined area to have a predetermined or higher strength;
The filter is plural,
The plurality of filters are superimposed and stacked through the stack,
And a dispenser accommodating the stacked plurality of filters. According to claim 1,
The material includes a coffee material and a tea material,
And the object comprises the filter, the cup and the container.
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The container jig,
It is implemented using at least some of a taper shape, an inclined shape, and a pin shape,
A system characterized in that the position and orientation of the container is determined according to the shape and position of the container jig.
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The cups are plural,
The user supply unit,
A system comprising a plurality of converging structures in a taper shape for inserting at least one cup containing the beverage among the plurality of cups. delete delete delete delete delete

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