KR102311564B1 - Automatic treatment system for manufacturing and feeding of beverage - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages, comprising: a main frame having a top plate; a first beverage providing robot installed such that the first multi-joint arm portion is exposed to one side of the upper plate; a second beverage providing robot installed to expose a second multi-joint arm portion to the other side of the upper plate; a crushing unit installed on the main frame within an operating radius of the first multi-joint arm unit; a portafilter mounting unit disposed on the main frame within the working radius of the first multi-joint arm unit and on which the portafilter is seated; a portafilter cleaning unit disposed on the main frame within an operating radius of the first multi-joint arm unit and performing a cleaning action of the portafilter; an extraction unit installed on the main frame within an operating radius of the first articulated arm part and the second articulated arm part; and a beverage providing unit disposed on the main frame corresponding to an operating radius of the second articulated arm unit.
According to the automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages according to the present invention, espresso and various coffee drinks using the same can be provided quickly and conveniently while smoothly performing the beverage manufacturing process by applying a robot system, and unmanned As it can be implemented, it is possible to not only reduce labor costs, but also improve hygiene and perform the process of providing beverages safely and conveniently.

Description

Automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages

The present invention relates to an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages, and more particularly, it is possible to improve hygiene while smoothly performing the manufacturing process of beverages using a robot, and to safely and conveniently provide beverages. It relates to an automatic processing system for the preparation and provision of operable beverages.

In general, beverages such as coffee are manufactured by hand, such as drip coffee, but in the case of a coffee specialty store, a manufacturing method using an automatic coffee machine is widely used in consideration of convenience and speed of manufacturing.

Although the automatic coffee machine is faster and more convenient than the manual method, it still requires a worker, and if there are many orders, a plurality of workers are required, which causes difficulties in management due to an increase in labor costs.

In addition, although the automatic coffee machine performs the extraction process automatically, the taste and flavor are different depending on the extraction method of the operator, and thus, there is a disadvantage in that it cannot satisfy the needs of consumers due to the non-uniformity of quality. In other words, the main factors that determine the taste of coffee, such as time and speed, grinding density, water quantity control, water temperature, water extraction pressure, steam pressure, etc. This is because it depends on the skill level of the professional barista.

In consideration of the above disadvantages, a technology employing a multi-joint robot has been proposed in recent years for the manufacture of beverages such as coffee.

The beverage manufacturing system using the articulated robot can reduce labor costs by replacing the manual work of the operator and uniform the taste of coffee to some extent, but there are limitations accompanying various problems as follows.

For example, the conventional beverage manufacturing system using a multi-joint robot extracts coffee and cannot cleanly remove the residue remaining in the portafilter, which is unsanitary, and may cause malfunctions during extraction or foreign substances may be mixed into the coffee extract during reuse. There are disadvantages.

In addition, the conventional beverage manufacturing system using a multi-joint robot has a disadvantage in that it is difficult to supply coffee that has completed the manufacturing process to the consumer, and there is a high risk of a safety accident due to contact or collision with a robot arm during the dispensing process.

In addition, the conventional beverage manufacturing system using a multi-joint robot has a limitation in that it cannot provide satisfaction to consumers because the flow of the coffee manufacturing process or the supply process is not smooth, so it simply performs a function similar to a vending machine.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1846829 "Coffee machine and its control method" Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1963657 "Container supply and packaging device for beverage manufacturing equipment" Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1963652 "Espresso and various coffee beverage manufacturing apparatus and method using the same"

The present invention has been proposed in view of the above content, and it is possible to improve hygiene while automatically and smoothly performing the manufacturing process of a beverage, and to safely and conveniently perform the beverage providing process. An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic processing system.

In order to achieve the above object, an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages according to the present invention is an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages, comprising: a main frame having a top plate; a first beverage providing robot installed such that the first multi-joint arm portion is exposed to one side of the upper plate; a second beverage providing robot installed to expose a second multi-joint arm portion to the other side of the upper plate; a crushing unit installed on the main frame within an operating radius of the first multi-joint arm unit; a portafilter mounting unit disposed on the main frame within the working radius of the first multi-joint arm unit and on which the portafilter is seated; a portafilter cleaning unit disposed on the main frame within an operating radius of the first multi-joint arm unit and performing a cleaning action of the portafilter; an extraction unit installed on the main frame within an operating radius of the first articulated arm part and the second articulated arm part; and a beverage providing unit disposed on the main frame corresponding to an operating radius of the second articulated arm unit.

Preferably, the automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing a beverage according to the present invention comprises: a pressure tamper part disposed on the main frame corresponding to an operating radius of the first multi-joint arm part and tamping the extraction object filled in the portafilter; a hot water supply unit disposed on the main frame within an operating radius of the second articulated arm unit and supplied with hot water; an ice supply unit disposed on the main frame within an operating radius of the second articulated arm unit and supplied with ice; and an extraction vessel washing unit disposed on the main frame corresponding to the operating radius of the second multi-joint arm unit and washing the extraction vessel seated therein.

The portafilter cleaning unit may include a residue removal unit installed on the main frame and configured to separate the residues adhering to the inside of the portafilter; and a portafilter cleaning unit installed on the main frame in contact with the debris removal unit and cleaning the portafilter from which debris has been removed.

The garbage removal unit is installed on the upper plate and has a collection groove formed therein; It may be configured to include an impact applying unit formed in the collection groove.

The portafilter washing unit may include a portafilter washing housing installed on the upper plate and having a washing groove formed therein, a jet nozzle having an injection port for spraying water into the interior of the portafilter and installed in the washing groove, and the portafilter being seated therein. It may be configured to include a plurality of operation bars installed on the injection nozzle.

The beverage providing unit may include: a providing unit base installed on the main frame so as to be positioned under the upper plate; a translation driving unit installed on the providing unit base to apply a forward and backward driving force; a translation movement unit having one end connected to the translation drive unit and moving forward and backward; a container seating part connected to the other end of the translational moving part and having a container insertion hole; a forward and backward guide device for guiding the forward and backward movement of the translation unit; And it may be configured to include a sensing means installed to detect the moving state of the container seat portion or whether the container is mounted.

Here, the translational driving part is composed of a rodless cylinder, and the translational part is a transverse connecting piece installed on a moving piece of the rodless cylinder, a pair of longitudinal connecting pieces connected to both ends of the transverse connecting piece, the It may be configured to include a moving plate having a vertical connection portion connected to the vertical connection piece, and a horizontal seating portion extending and formed in the vertical connection portion.

In addition, the front and rear movement guide device may include a sealing portion installed in contact with the front and rear ends of the translation driving unit, a guide rod installed between the sealing portion, and a guide block installed on the guide rod to move forward and backward.

The portafilter may include a filter body provided with a basket accommodating groove, a filter basket inserted into the filter body, a porter connecting rod extending and formed in the filter body, and a holder connected orthogonally to the porter connecting rod.

The first beverage providing robot includes a schoonk installed at the distal end of the first multi-joint arm portion, a first filter seating groove that is opened and closed by the schunk and where the porter connecting rod is seated, and the first filter seating groove so that the holder is seated; It may be configured to include an end arm provided with a pair of grippers in which the second filter seating grooves connected orthogonally are recessed.

The second beverage providing robot includes a schoonk installed at the distal end of the second multi-joint arm, and an end arm provided with a pair of grippers with a container seating groove recessed and opened and closed by the schunk to be seated on the outer peripheral surface of the container. can be configured.

According to the automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages according to the present invention, it is possible to provide espresso and various coffee drinks using the same quickly and conveniently while smoothly performing the manufacturing process of beverages by applying a robot system, and unmanned It can be implemented, which has the effect of reducing labor costs.

The automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages according to the present invention can provide high-quality beverages without deviations in taste and flavor, as well as improve hygiene through stable processing of coffee bean grounds, and keep the manufactured beverages safe and can be conveniently provided to consumers.

1 is a perspective view showing an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing a beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2a is a plan view showing an automatic processing system for the production and provision of beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2b is a front view showing an automatic processing system for the production and provision of beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3A and 3B are views for explaining the first and second beverage providing robots of the automatic processing system for preparing and providing beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the distal ends of the first and second articulated arms; It is a perspective view showing an end arm connected to .
4 is an enlarged perspective view of a portafilter mounting portion of an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 5a is a perspective view showing a residue removal unit of the portafilter cleaning unit applied to the automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 5b is a perspective view showing the portafilter cleaning unit of the portafilter cleaning unit applied to the automatic processing system for the production and provision of beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6a is an enlarged perspective view of the beverage providing portion of the automatic processing system for the production and provision of beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6b is an exploded perspective view in which a portion of the beverage providing unit of the automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention is separated;
Figure 6c is a view for explaining the operation of the beverage providing unit of the automatic processing system for the production and provision of beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 7a is an enlarged perspective view of the extraction container washing part of the automatic processing system for the manufacture and provision of beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 7b is an exploded perspective view showing the extraction container washing unit of the automatic processing system for the manufacture and provision of beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

On the other hand, in each drawing, a detailed description of a configuration that can be easily recognized by a person of ordinary skill in the art from a general technique, and an action and effect thereof will be simplified or omitted. In addition, since the present invention is characterized by an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages, it is illustrated and described mainly related parts, and the description of the remaining parts will be simplified or omitted.

1 is a perspective view showing an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing a beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2a is a plan view showing an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing a beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2b is a front view showing an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing a beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figures 3a and 3b are an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing a beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention As a view for explaining the first and second beverage providing robots of the, it is a perspective view showing an end arm connected to the distal end of the first and second articulated arm parts. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of a portafilter mounting portion of an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 4b, the automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing a beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention is a main frame (1), a first beverage providing robot (2), a second beverage providing robot (2) '), portafilter mounting unit (3), portafilter cleaning unit (4), beverage providing unit (5), extraction container washing unit (6), extraction unit 81, crushing unit 82, pressure tamper unit ( 83), a hot water supply unit 84, an ice supply unit 85, and a control unit (not shown) for controlling the driving of the above-described main components.

The main frame 1 is installed on the upper part of a plurality of longitudinal poles 11 installed in the vertical direction, a plurality of transverse connecting bars 12 connected in the transverse direction between the longitudinal poles 11, and the longitudinal poles 11 It is composed of a top plate 13, a cover plate (not shown) installed so as to seal the circumference.

The first beverage providing robot 2 is a robot driving part 21 disposed on one side of the lower side of the upper plate 13 of the main frame 1, and the first robot installation hole 131 perforated on one side of the upper plate 13. 1 It is composed of a general articulated robot equipped with an articulated arm part 22 and the like.

In addition, the first beverage providing robot 2 is responsible for the process of extracting espresso by crushing the coffee beans and putting them in the portafilter 7 . Here, the portafilter 7 is configured to be stably mounted on the first beverage providing robot 2 as shown in FIG. A filter basket 72 inserted into the inside of the filter and having a plurality of filter holes formed therein, a porter connecting rod 73 extending and formed in the filter body 71, and a holder 74 connected orthogonally to the porter connecting rod 73 are provided. has been

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 4, the first multi-joint arm part 22 is formed in a general structure in which a plurality of arms are connected by a joint in which a reducer and a motor are built in, and a portafilter 7 is disposed at the distal end. Since it is a typical structure in which an end arm (24, end arm) for selectively mounting the , a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Here, the end arm 24 is a shank 241 installed at the distal end as shown in FIG. 3A , and is opened and closed by the shank 241 and a first filter seating groove 242a in which the porter connecting rod 73 is seated. ) and a pair of grippers 242 in which a second filter seating groove 242b connected orthogonally to the first filter seating groove 242a is recessed so that the cradle 74 is mounted.

The second beverage providing robot 2 ′ is exposed through a robot driving unit 25 disposed on the other lower side of the upper plate 13 of the main frame 1 and a robot installation hole 131 drilled on the other side of the upper plate 13 . It is constituted by a normal articulated robot provided with the second articulated arm unit 26 and the like.

In addition, the second beverage providing robot 2 ′ mainly uses the espresso extracted by the first beverage providing robot 2 to produce a desired form (espresso, hot and iced Americano, latte, etc.) by the consumer. carry out

The second articulated arm unit 26 is formed in a conventional structure in which a plurality of arms are connected to a joint in which a speed reducer and a motor are built-in, similarly to the first articulated arm unit 22, and a container is selectively installed at the end. An end arm 29 for mounting is installed. Here, the end arm 29 is a schoonk 291 installed at the end as shown in FIG. 3b, and a container seating groove 292a that is opened and closed by the shank 291 and is seated on the outer peripheral surface of the container is recessed. A pair of grippers 292 are provided.

The portafilter placement unit 3 is a component in which the portafilter 7 in which the coffee bean powder crushed by the crushing unit 82 is accommodated is stored, and the first beverage providing robot 2 is a robot handling the portafilter. It is disposed on one edge portion of the main frame (1) corresponding to the operating radius of the first multi-joint arm portion (22).

And, the portafilter mounting unit 3 is a filter mounting member 32 is coupled to the upper portion of the filter mounting base 31 so as to seat the plurality of portafilters 7 , the filter mounting member 32 . has a structure in which a filter receiving groove 322 in which the filter body 71 of the portafilter 7 is accommodated and a porter connecting rod seating groove 323 in which the porter connecting rod 73 is seated are formed in the center of the hexahedral body.

Figure 5a is a perspective view showing the debris removal unit of the portafilter cleaning unit applied to the automatic processing system for the production and provision of beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5b is a beverage manufacturing and It is a perspective view showing the portafilter washing unit of the portafilter washing unit applied to the automatic processing system for providing.

5A and 5B, the portafilter cleaning unit 4 is a component that performs a process of separating the residues remaining in the portafilter 7 after extracting espresso using coffee bean powder and a washing process, 1 It is composed of a debris removal unit 41 disposed on the upper plate 13 of the main frame 1 that is within the operating radius of the multi-joint arm unit 22 and a portafilter washing unit 42 .

As shown in FIG. 1 , the debris removal unit 41 is installed on the main frame 1 in contact with the extraction unit 81 so as to separate the debris adhered to the inside of the portafilter 7 .

And the garbage removal unit 41 is installed on the top plate 13 and the collection box 411 having the collection groove 411a formed therein, and a chisel part which protrudes and is formed in the collection groove 411a to scrape off the residues of the portafilter 7 412), and an impact applying unit 413 formed in the collecting groove 411a to apply an impact force for separation of the debris attached to the portafilter 7 .

The chisel unit 412 is installed on the inner wall of the collection box 4111 and is a plate-shaped chisel mounting bracket 4121 having a fastening hole, and a chisel mounting bracket 4121 that is fastened by a fastening member (not shown) such as bolts or screws. It consists of a chisel 4123 fastened between the jig bracket 4122, and the chisel mounting bracket 4121 and the chisel mounting bracket 4122. Here, the chisel 4123 is a chisel body 4123a having a vertical portion 4123c, an inclined portion 4123d, and a horizontal portion 4123e to correspond to the shape of the inner circumferential surface of the basket receiving groove of the portafilter 7, and a chisel seating. It is fixed to the bracket 4121 and consists of a dragging part 4123b in which a fastening hole and a fixing pin 4123f are formed.

The impact applying unit 413 is composed of a rod-shaped member installed across the collecting groove 411a, and collides the portafilter 7 according to the operation of the first multi-joint arm unit 22 to release the coffee grounds accommodated therein. , is used for dropping motion.

The portafilter cleaning unit 42 is a part for cleaning the portafilter 7 from which the debris has been removed, and is installed on the main frame 1 in contact with the debris removal unit 41 .

In addition, the portafilter washing unit 42 is installed on the upper plate 13 and has a washing groove 421a and a drain port 421b formed therein. is formed and consists of a spray nozzle 422 installed in the washing groove 421a, and a plurality of operation bars 423 installed in the spray nozzle 422 to seat the portafilter. Here, an unillustrated water supply line (not shown) is connected to the spray nozzle 422 .

The accompanying drawings, Figure 6a is an enlarged perspective view showing the portion of the beverage providing portion of the automatic processing system for the production and provision of beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6b is a beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention and It is an exploded perspective view in which a portion of the beverage providing unit of the automatic processing system for providing is separated, and FIG. 6c is a view for explaining the operation of the beverage providing unit of the automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention. , (a) is a diagram showing the state before the provision of the beverage, (b) is a diagram showing the operating state when the beverage is provided.

As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B , the beverage providing unit 5 is a second multi-joint arm unit configured to provide a beverage contained in a container to the consumer after being manufactured by the second beverage providing robot 2'. It is disposed on the other side of the main frame (1) corresponding to the working radius of (26). Here, the container refers to a container in which beverages such as Americano provided to consumers are contained, rather than an extraction container in which espresso extracted from coffee beans is contained.

More specifically, the beverage providing unit 5 is a translational driving unit 52, a translational driving unit on the providing unit base 51 formed of a plate-like member installed on the main frame 1 so as to be located below the upper plate 13. It has a structure in which the eastern part 53, the container seating part 54, the forward and backward movement guide device 55, and the sensing means 56 are installed.

The translational driving unit 52 is installed on the providing unit base 51 as a driving means for applying a forward and backward driving force, and if the translational movement unit 53 can be moved forward and backward, a pneumatic cylinder, an electric actuator, etc., without special limitation, various types of straight lines A moving mechanism may be selected and applied. In this embodiment, a rodless cylinder is installed as the translational driving unit 52 .

The translational moving part 53 is a component that one end is connected to the translational driving part 52 and moves forward and backward, and is installed on the moving piece 522 of the rodless cylinder. A moving plate 533 having a pair of longitudinal connecting pieces 532 connected, a vertical connecting portion 533a connected to the longitudinal connecting pieces 532, and a horizontal seating portion 533b extending and formed in the vertical connecting portion 533a. is comprised of

The container seating part 54 is configured to be connected to the other end of the translational moving part 53 so that the container is seated, and has a structure in which a container insertion hole 542 for inserting the container is formed in the center of the plate-shaped body.

The forward and backward guide device 55 is a configuration for guiding the forward and backward motion of the translational movement unit 53, and is installed between the encapsulation unit 551 and the encapsulation unit 551 installed in contact with the front and rear ends of the translational driving unit 52. A guide block 553 installed on the guide rod 552 and the guide rod 552 to move back and forth is provided.

The sensing means 56 is a component installed to detect the moving state (or whether the container is mounted, etc.) of the translation unit 53, and in this embodiment, a sensing means installation bracket connected to the translation unit 53 ( It consists of a photosensor 561 (optical fiber amplifier) installed in 562).

The accompanying drawings, Figure 7a is an enlarged perspective view showing the extraction container washing part of the automatic processing system for the production and provision of beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7b is a beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention And as an exploded perspective view showing the extraction vessel washing unit of the automatic processing system for providing, only a part is partially separated to help understanding.

As shown in Figures 7a and 7b, the extraction container washing unit 6 is a component for cleaning the extraction container 91 used for extraction of espresso performed by the second beverage providing robot 2', It is disposed on the other side of the upper plate 13 of the main frame 1 corresponding to the operating radius of the second articulated arm part 26 .

The extraction vessel washing unit 6 is installed on the upper plate 13 and has a washing space formed therein for the extraction vessel washing box 61, the injection nozzle 62 installed to spray water into the extraction vessel 91, and extraction The container seat 63 installed on the spray nozzle 62 so that the container 91 is raised, the fixing boss 64 installed in the extraction container washing box 61 for fixing the container seat 63, the container seat It is composed of an extraction container detecting means 65 for detecting whether the extraction container is placed on the stand (63).

The extraction vessel washing box 61 is installed to protrude from the upper surface of the upper plate 13 and is formed in a rectangular cylinder shape to provide a washing groove and an opening provided at the top. It is installed and consists of a perforated plate 612 provided with a mounting base installation hole for installation of the container mounting base (63).

The injection nozzle 62 is a member formed with an injection hole for spraying water, and a plurality of injection nozzles 62 are installed at regular intervals in the extraction vessel washing box 61, and a pair of injection nozzles 62 for each container mounting table 63 is placed.

The container seat 63 is formed in the form of a circular cap having a circular rim, and a plurality of drain holes 632 drilled for drainage in the bottom surface, and a seating protrusion that protrudes radially so that the extraction container 91 is mounted ( 633), a nozzle installation hole 634 for installing the injection nozzle 62, and a fastening hole 635 drilled to insert a fastening member (not shown) for fastening with the fixed boss 64 are provided.

The extraction container detection means 65 detects whether the extraction container 91 is raised, and when it is not raised, the water supply line (not shown, the connection port of FIG. 66) and the connection port 67, etc., which means a hose or pipe connected to) is configured to control the opening/closing operation of a valve installed in the valve. Here, the extraction container detecting means 65 is composed of a sensor bracket 651 installed in the extraction container washing box 61, and an ultrasonic sensor 652 installed in the sensor bracket 651 to detect the extraction container. .

The grinding unit 82 is a component for grinding coffee beans, and is installed in the main frame 11 within the operating radius of the first multi-joint arm unit 22 . Here, the grinding unit 82 may be selected and applied without any particular limitation as long as it is a grinding means for grinding coffee beans.

The extraction unit 81 is a component installed in the main frame 1 that is within the operating radius of the first articulated arm part 22 and the second articulated arm part 26, and is a porter in which the crushed bean powder is accommodated. When the filter 7 is mounted on the group head (not shown) of the extraction unit by a robot, any automatic coffee machine that extracts coffee beans by a predetermined operation may be selected and applied without any particular limitation.

For example, since the automatic coffee machine may be configured as a coffee machine configured in a high-temperature and high-pressure extraction method for extracting high-temperature and high-pressure water by passing through ground coffee powder, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The pressurizing tamper unit 83 is a device that performs a function of pressurizing an extraction target such as bean powder filled in the portafilter 7 to uniformly compact the main multi-joint arm unit 22 within the operating radius. It is arranged on the upper plate 13 of the frame. Here, the pressure tamper part 83 can be selected and applied without any particular limitation in shape or structure, but in this embodiment it is usually composed of an automatic tapping machine for coffee beans, which is called PUQ PRESS.

The hot water supply unit 84 is a device for providing hot water for the production of warm Americano to the espresso undiluted solution extracted by the extraction unit 81, It is arranged on the upper plate (13).

Here, the hot water supply unit 84 can be selected and applied without any particular limitation as long as it is a device capable of providing hot water (hot water), but in this embodiment, it is a hot water supply device called a hot water dispenser. Consists of.

The ice supply unit 85 is a device for providing ice for the production of iced Americano to the espresso undiluted solution extracted by the extraction unit 81, It is arranged on the upper plate (13).

Here, the ice supply unit 85 may be selected and applied without any particular limitation as long as it is a device capable of providing ice, but in the present embodiment, it is configured as an ice maker that automatically generates and provides ice.

On the other hand, non-explained reference numeral 92 in FIGS. 1 to 2B is an electric box in which various electric devices are built in, and 93 is a first beverage providing robot 2 , a second beverage providing robot 2 ′, and a beverage providing unit 5 . , a computer system for controlling the extraction vessel washing unit 6, etc., 94 is a compressor that supplies compressed air, 95 is an air filter that removes moisture contained in the compressed air, and an oiler that provides working oil to the compressed air , and a compressed air service unit provided with a regulator for regulating the pressure of the compressed air.

In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing a beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention is a milk supply unit (not shown) for supplying milk, a syrup supply unit (not shown) for providing syrup, and cinnamon powder A cinnamon powder supply unit (not shown) for supplying , a chocolate powder supply unit (not shown) for supplying chocolate powder, etc. may be additionally configured.

Hereinafter, the operation of the automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention will be briefly described.

The automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention is portafiltered together with dynamic operation of the first beverage providing robot 2 and the second beverage providing robot 2' under the control of the control unit. Tooth (3), portafilter cleaning unit (4), beverage providing unit (5), extraction container washing unit (6), extraction unit 81, crushing unit 82, pressure tamper unit 83, hot water supply unit ( 84), as the ice supply unit 85 is operated, beverages such as espresso and americano can be prepared and provided.

For example, the end arm 24 moves to the portafilter mounting unit 3 by the operation of the first multi-joint arm unit 22 of the first beverage providing robot 2 to clamp and pulverize the portafilter 7 placed therein. After moving to the unit 82, the ground coffee powder is supplied and the coffee bean powder supply step of filling the portafilter is performed.

When the bean powder supply step is carried out, when the end arm 24 of the first beverage providing robot 2 moves to the pressure tamper unit 83 and is positioned in the correct position, the tamping process is automatically performed. Although 24 may be performed by manipulating the operation button of the pressure tamper unit 83, it is preferable to automatically perform the sensing operation when the portafilter is positioned.

When the tamping step is completed, the end arm 24 of the first beverage providing robot 2 moves to the extraction unit 81, is mounted on the group head (not shown) of the automatic coffee machine, and the porter performs the unclamping process. Carry out the filter tightening step.

As described above, when the portafilter fastening step is completed, the first beverage providing robot 2 completes the primary operation process, and removes and cleans the portafilter after the extraction step to be described below from among the portafilters installed in the automatic coffee machine. A cleaning step is performed.

The cleaning step is performed by clamping the portafilter in which the coffee grounds are accommodated, moving to the residue removing unit 41 of the portafilter cleaning unit 4, inserting the portafilter into the chisel 412, and then rotating the end arm. The adhering coffee grounds are separated. In this state, when the portafilter is collided with the impact applying part 413 by operating the first multi-joint arm part 22, the coffee grounds separated by the chisel part 412 fall into the collection groove part 411a. The process is carried out.

Then, after the residue separation process is performed, when the portafilter is inserted into the portafilter washing unit 42 and positioned on the operation bar 423 and pressurizing operation is performed, water for washing is ejected from the spray nozzle 422 and the residue A washing process is performed.

On the other hand, when the portafilter fastening step by the first beverage providing robot 2 is executed, the second beverage providing robot 2 ′ is operated under the control of the control unit and the extraction container 91 washed by the extraction container washing unit 6 is completed. After the end arm 29 clamps and moves to the automatic coffee machine, the brewing container fixing step of placing it in the lower part of the portafilter is carried out.

When the extraction container positioning step is executed, the coffee extraction step is performed by the operation of the automatic coffee machine by the sensing operation, and the espresso is extracted and contained in the extraction container 91 .

As described above, when the consumer orders iced Americano in the state where the extraction step is completed, the second beverage providing robot 2' or the system operator operates the hot water supply unit 84 to put hot water into the container for the consumer and prepare it. The second beverage providing robot 2 ′ clamps the extraction container, moves to the container provided for the consumer, and pours the received espresso by tilting the extraction container to perform a beverage manufacturing step of preparing an Americano.

After that, when the rodless cylinder configured as the translational driving unit 52 is operated in a state where the consumer-provided container is placed on the container seating part 54 of the beverage providing unit 5, the moving piece 522 is moved to the outside. As the coupled translational moving part 53 moves outward, the container seating part 54 is drawn out of the operating radius of the second multi-joint arm part 26, so that the consumer can safely hold it and drink it conveniently.

On the other hand, when the consumer orders espresso in the state in which the above-mentioned extraction step is completed, the second beverage providing robot 2 ' clamps the extraction container and transfers it to the container for consumer provision, and then the container seating part of the beverage providing unit 5 ( 54), it can be provided to consumers according to a set operation.

Then, when the above-described beverage manufacturing step is completed, the second beverage providing robot 2 ′ moves by clamping the extraction container 91 and turns the extraction container upside down on the container seat 63 of the extraction container washing unit 6 . When released, the extraction container detecting means 65 detects this, and the cleaning water is ejected from the spray nozzle 62 to perform the extraction container washing step.

In addition, the automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverages according to an embodiment of the present invention may prepare and provide various beverages in addition to the aforementioned espresso and americano. For example, ice americano in which espresso is mixed with ice and cold water, cafe latte in which milk is added to espresso, cappuccino in which milk is added to espresso and cinnamon powder, cafe mocha with chocolate powder, etc. can be provided.

Although the configuration and operation of an automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverage according to an embodiment of the present invention described above has been described, this is an example and those skilled in the art will not depart from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be understood that substitutions and modifications may be made to some of the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope thereof.

Therefore, it should be understood that the scope of protection of the present invention extends to the invention described in the claims and their equivalents.

1: Mainframe 11: Cadillac
12: transverse connecting bar 13: top plate
2: First beverage serving robot 21, 25: Robot driving unit
22: first multi-joint arm part 24, 29: end arm
26: second articulated arm part 2': second beverage providing robot
3: Portafilter placement part 31: Filter placement base
32: filter mounting member 4: portafilter cleaning unit
41: debris removal unit 42: portafilter washing unit
5: beverage providing unit 51: providing unit base
52: Byeongjin-gu Dongbu 53: Byeongjin-dongbu
54: container seating part 55: front and rear guide device
56: detection means 6: extraction vessel washing unit
61: extraction vessel washing enclosure 62: spray nozzle
63: container mounting base 64: fixed information
65: extraction vessel detection means 7: portafilter
81: extraction unit 82: crushing unit
83: pressurized tamper 84: hot water supply
85: ice supply 91: extraction container

Claims (7)

In the automatic processing system for the manufacture and provision of beverages,
a main frame with a top plate; a first beverage providing robot installed to expose a first multi-joint arm portion to one side of the upper plate; a second beverage providing robot installed to expose a second multi-joint arm portion to the other side of the upper plate; a crushing unit installed in the main frame corresponding to an operating radius of the first multi-joint arm unit; a portafilter mounting unit disposed on the main frame within an operating radius of the first multi-joint arm unit and on which the portafilter is seated; a portafilter cleaning unit disposed on the main frame within an operating radius of the first multi-joint arm unit and performing a cleaning action of the portafilter; an extraction unit installed on the main frame within an operating radius of the first articulated arm part and the second articulated arm part; and a beverage providing unit disposed on the main frame corresponding to the operating radius of the second multi-joint arm unit and configured to provide a beverage contained in a container to the consumer after being manufactured by the second beverage providing robot,
The portafilter includes a filter body provided with a basket receiving groove, a filter basket inserted into the filter body, a porter connecting rod extending and formed in the filter body, and a holder connected orthogonally to the porter connecting rod,
A schoonk installed at the distal end of the first multi-joint arm portion, a first filter seating groove that is opened and closed by the schunk and in which the porter connecting rod is seated, and a second filter connected orthogonally to the first filter seating groove so that the holder is seated and an end arm provided with a pair of grippers in which the seating groove is recessed,
The beverage providing unit may include: a providing unit base installed on the main frame so as to be positioned below the upper plate; a translation driving unit installed on the providing unit base to apply a forward and backward driving force; a translation movement unit having one end connected to the translation drive unit and moving forward and backward; a container seating part connected to the other end of the translational moving part and having a container insertion hole; a forward and backward guide device for guiding the forward and backward movement of the translation unit; And Automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverage, characterized in that it comprises a detection means installed to detect the movement state of the container seat portion or whether the container is mounted.
According to claim 1,
a pressure tamper part disposed on the main frame within the working radius of the first multi-joint arm part and tamping the extraction object filled in the portafilter;
a hot water supply unit disposed on the main frame within an operating radius of the second articulated arm unit and supplied with hot water;
an ice supply unit disposed on the main frame within an operating radius of the second articulated arm unit and supplied with ice; and
and an extraction container washing unit disposed on the main frame corresponding to the operating radius of the second multi-joint arm part and washing the extraction container seated therein.
According to claim 1,
The portafilter cleaning unit,
a residue removal unit installed on the main frame and separating the residues adhered to the inside of the portafilter; and
and a portafilter cleaning unit installed on the main frame in contact with the residue removal unit and cleaning the portafilter from which residues have been removed.
4. The method of claim 3,
The garbage removal unit is installed on the upper plate and has a collection groove formed thereon, a chisel protruding and formed in the collection groove to scrape off the residues of the portafilter, and to apply an impact for the separation of the residues attached to the portafilter. Including an impact applying portion formed in the collection groove portion,
The portafilter washing unit may include a portafilter washing housing installed on the upper plate and having a washing groove formed therein, a jet nozzle having a jet port for spraying water into the inside of the portafilter and installed in the washing groove, and the portafilter being seated therein. Automatic processing system for manufacturing and providing beverage, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of operation bars installed on the injection nozzle.
delete According to claim 1,
The translational driving unit is composed of a rodless cylinder,
The translating part is a horizontal connecting piece installed on the moving piece of the rodless cylinder, a pair of longitudinal connecting pieces connected to both ends of the transverse connecting piece, a vertical connecting part connected to the longitudinal connecting piece and the vertical connecting piece extending and formed horizontally Including a moving plate having a seating portion,
The front-rear movement guide device comprises a bag support installed in contact with the front and rear ends of the translation drive unit, a guide rod installed between the sealing support portion, and a guide block installed on the guide rod to move back and forth. Automatic processing system for serving.
According to claim 1,
The second beverage providing robot includes a schoonk installed at the end of the second multi-joint arm portion, and an end arm provided with a pair of grippers with a container seating groove recessed and opened and closed by the schunk and seated on the outer circumferential surface of the container. Automatic processing system for the production and provision of beverages, characterized in that.

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