CN107967749B

CN107967749B - Closed self-service dining car capable of booking and serving food by self and using method thereof

Info

Publication number: CN107967749B
Application number: CN201711341103.4A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 张兆信
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-08-01
Filing date: 2017-12-14
Publication date: 2020-08-11
Anticipated expiration: 2037-12-14
Also published as: CN107967749A; CN107452149A

Abstract

The invention discloses a closed self-service dining car capable of booking and serving by self and a using method thereof, wherein the closed self-service dining car comprises the following steps: the closed dining car is provided with a satellite positioning device; the closed dining car comprises: the dining car comprises a car body, a dining car body and a dining car body, wherein the car body is provided with a dining outlet; the multi-stage classification storage unit comprises a plurality of first-stage storage units, and a plurality of second-stage storage units are arranged in the first-stage storage units; the conveying pipeline is communicated with the meal outlet and forms a net-shaped multi-stage conveying system which takes the first-stage pipeline as a starting point and branches upwards step by step; a control system including an order reading device and a controller; the client receives the position information of the closed dining car, the client also installs an ordering APP, selects the closed dining car at a specific position and is in communication connection with the order reading device of the closed dining car, the type and the state of food are checked and reserved through the ordering APP, the order is sent to the order reading device for translation, and the order reading device starts the controller to deliver goods.

Description

Closed self-service dining car capable of booking and serving food by self and using method thereof

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent information management, in particular to a closed self-service dining car capable of booking and serving by self and a using method thereof.

Background

Modern people have increasingly accelerated pace of life, and fast food is convenient food and is particularly suitable for office workers with strong time concept. One method of obtaining fast food is to get to a fast food restaurant and eat at the moment, but temporary selection, queuing, payment and the like are often needed, and the ordering time is wasted from minutes to tens of minutes. The other method is to order take-out on the internet, so that although the queuing process is omitted, on one hand, the delivery personnel need to send meals in sequence, the waiting time is long in the peak period, on the other hand, a large amount of manpower is wasted, and a large amount of take-out electric vehicles and motorcycles rush and shuttle on the road, so that certain hidden danger is caused to the road safety.

At present, some convenient fast food carts can also appear at the roadside or community gates of some high-peak road sections, but the phenomenon of temporary selection and queuing is often caused, and one fast food cart is at least provided with two workers to complete work, so that the manpower resource is occupied, the unnecessary waste of the manpower resource is caused, and the fast food selling cost is improved.

How can one provide a method for selling fast food that saves manpower resources without waiting in line? The solution of this problem is of great practical significance.

Disclosure of Invention

An object of the present invention is to solve at least the above problems and to provide at least the advantages described later.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a closed buffet cart that can be ordered and buffet, which can select a convenient snack cart and select an order before arriving at the breakfast cart, and take the meal immediately after arriving, thereby saving time and improving meal taking efficiency.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide an unattended enclosed type snack cart in which a plurality of snack carts are managed in a totally enclosed manner, sold by themselves, managed in a unified manner, and manpower resources and snack costs are saved.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method for managing and using a closed buffet cart to achieve the intellectualization and integration of food selection, food ordering, food delivery and management.

To achieve these objects and other advantages in accordance with the purpose of the invention, there is provided a closed buffet cart for booking and serving food, comprising:

a closed dining car provided with a satellite positioning device to determine the current position of the closed dining car; the closed dining car comprises:

the dining car comprises a car body, a dining car body and a dining car body, wherein the car body is provided with a dining outlet;

the multi-stage classification storage unit comprises a plurality of first-stage storage units, a plurality of second-stage storage units are arranged in the first-stage storage units, and first valves are arranged at outlets of the second-stage storage units;

the conveying pipeline comprises a primary pipeline, a plurality of secondary pipelines and a plurality of tertiary pipelines, one end of each tertiary pipeline is respectively communicated with each secondary storage unit, the other ends of the plurality of tertiary pipelines connected to the same primary storage unit are respectively communicated with the secondary pipelines, and the plurality of secondary pipelines are communicated with the primary pipeline, so that the pipelines are communicated with the meal outlet to form a mesh-shaped multi-stage conveying system which is branched upwards step by taking the primary pipeline as a starting point; a second valve is arranged at the intersection of each stage of pipeline of the conveying pipeline;

the control system comprises an order reading device and a controller, wherein the controller is connected with and controls the first valve and the second valve; the order reading device is in communication connection with the controller and controls the controller;

the client receives the position information of the closed dining car, the client also installs an ordering APP, selects the closed dining car at a specific position and is in communication connection with the order reading device of the closed dining car, the type and the state of food are checked and reserved through the ordering APP, the order is sent to the order reading device for translation, and the order reading device starts the controller to deliver goods.

Preferably, the meal outlet is provided with a plurality of meal outlets, and the meal outlet is provided with a third valve which is connected with and controlled by the control system; each meal outlet is provided with a code;

and after the control system delivers the ordered food to the food delivery port according to the order, the control system generates delivery information comprising the food state and the food delivery port code, and sends the delivery information to the client.

Preferably, the meal outlet is provided with an information reader or an information input device for inputting and reading the shipment information, and if the information is read correctly, the third valve is opened to ship the ordered food.

Preferably, a plurality of rollers capable of freely rotating are arranged in the multistage conveying pipeline, the rollers are transversely arranged in parallel along the conveying pipeline, the distance between every two adjacent rollers is set to be 0.5-2 cm, and a sliding track pushed by the rollers in a free rotating mode is formed.

Preferably, a gas pushing system is arranged inside the multistage conveying pipeline, and the gas pushing system comprises:

a blower generating high-pressure gas;

the air guide pipe is communicated with the blower and is arranged inside the multistage conveying pipeline;

the air blowing port is arranged along the air guide pipe and is in air communication with the air guide pipe; the air blowing openings are arranged in the conveying pipelines at each stage in a mode of inclining downwards by 30-45 degrees, and air flow blowing downwards along the trend of the conveying pipelines at each stage is generated.

Preferably, the outlet of the secondary storage unit is arranged below, and the tertiary conveying pipeline is connected below the secondary storage unit.

Preferably, the horizontal position of the multi-stage classification storage unit is higher than the meal outlet, and the conveying pipeline is downwards lowered step by step from the position connected with the multi-stage classification storage unit and extends to the meal outlet.

Preferably, the food outlet is provided with a storage device which is automatically sealed.

Preferably, the primary storage unit is divided into the following food categories: dishes, porridge, staple foods, desserts, beverages, and fruits.

A use method of a closed buffet cart capable of booking and serving by oneself mainly comprises the following steps:

s1, the client checks the position information and the food information of the closed dining car and selects a specific closed dining car as a service dining car;

s2, choosing and purchasing on the ordering APP, and sending order information to the control system;

s3, opening a first valve of a storage unit corresponding to the selected food according to the order information by the controller, simultaneously opening a second valve on a conveying pipeline from the storage unit to a meal outlet to form a food conveying passage, automatically sliding the selected food to the meal outlet communicated with the conveying passage, and feeding the meal outlet information back to the ordering APP of the client;

and S4, automatically sealing and packaging the food at the food outlet, and taking the food according to the delivery information after the customer arrives at the service dining car to finish self-service shopping.

The invention at least comprises the following beneficial effects:

firstly, the satellite positioning is carried out on a plurality of service trolleys, the service trolleys are arranged into the totally enclosed service trolleys, the unified management and maintenance of the self-service trolleys are facilitated, the positions of the service trolleys can be conveniently checked and locked by a client at any time and any place, online shopping and reservation are carried out before arrival, after confirmation, the selected food is automatically delivered and automatically packaged through remote control, a food outlet is temporarily reserved for food taking, the waste of time for selection after arrival or selection after entering a store is avoided, the safety anti-theft function is fully provided, the management and purchase transaction are convenient and fast, the cost is greatly reduced, and the food safety guarantee is increased.

Secondly, by arranging the multi-stage classified storage units, various foods are classified and stored in the corresponding storage units, so that arrangement and taking of the foods are facilitated; through setting up the multistage conveying pipeline who corresponds with multistage categorised storing unit, realize according to the automatic shipment of order information. The control system reads the order and uniformly regulates and controls the storage units and the conveying pipeline according to the order information, so that various foods automatically go out of the storage units and enter the conveying pipeline to automatically slide to the designated meal outlet, automatic shipment is completed, and manual intervention is avoided.

Additional advantages, objects, and features of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and in part will become apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following or may be learned from practice of the invention.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a closed dining car for booking and self-service delivery according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a partial schematic view of the connection of the transfer lines of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a part of a transfer line according to the present invention

Detailed Description

The present invention is described in further detail below to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention with reference to the description.

It will be understood that terms such as "having," "including," and "comprising," as used herein, do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements or groups thereof.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the present invention provides a closed buffet cart capable of booking and buffet eating, comprising:

a closed dining car provided with a satellite positioning device to determine the current position of the closed dining car; the closed dining car comprises: a vehicle body 1 provided with a meal outlet 2; the multi-stage classification storage unit comprises a plurality of first-stage storage units 3, a plurality of second-stage storage units 4 are arranged in the first-stage storage units 3, and first valves are arranged at outlets of the second-stage storage units 4; the conveying pipeline comprises a primary pipeline 5, a plurality of secondary pipelines 6 and a plurality of tertiary pipelines 7, one end of each tertiary pipeline 7 is respectively communicated with each secondary storage unit 4, the other ends of the plurality of tertiary pipelines 7 connected to the same primary storage unit 3 are respectively communicated with the secondary pipelines 6, the plurality of secondary pipelines 6 are communicated with the primary pipeline 5, so that the pipelines are communicated with the meal outlet 2, and a mesh-shaped multi-stage conveying system which is branched upwards step by taking the primary pipeline 5 as a starting point is formed; and second valves are arranged at the intersections of the pipelines at all levels of the conveying pipeline.

A control system 8 including an order reading device and a controller, the controller being connected to and controlling the first valve and the second valve; the order reading device is in communication connection with the controller and controls the controller.

In the scheme, a plurality of service trolleys are positioned by a satellite and are arranged into the totally enclosed service trolleys, so that unified management and maintenance of the self-service trolleys are facilitated, customers can check and lock the positions of the service trolleys anytime and anywhere conveniently, online shopping is performed before arrival, reservation is performed, selected food is automatically delivered and automatically packaged through remote control after confirmation, the food is temporarily stored at the food outlet 2 to wait for taking the food, selection after arrival is avoided, or time waste of entering a store is avoided, and a safety anti-theft function is fully provided, management and purchase transaction are convenient and quick, cost is greatly reduced, and food safety guarantee is increased. By arranging the multi-stage classified storage units, various foods are classified and stored in the corresponding storage units, so that arrangement and meal taking are convenient; through setting up the multistage conveying pipeline who corresponds with multistage categorised storing unit, realize according to the automatic shipment of order information. The control system 8 reads the order and uniformly regulates and controls the storage units and the conveying pipelines according to the order information, so that various foods automatically go out of the storage units and enter the conveying pipelines to automatically slide to the appointed meal outlet 2, automatic shipment is completed, and manual intervention is avoided.

The classification conditions of the multi-stage classification storage units are as follows: the primary storage unit 3 is divided into: dishes, porridge, staple foods, desserts, beverages, and fruits; next-level storing unit 3 in one-level storing unit 3 is second grade storing unit 4, and for example, second grade storing unit 4 of fruit is divided into: apple, orange, Hami melon, watermelon, etc., or a combination of more than two kinds of fruits; the secondary storage unit 4 for beverages is divided into: orange juice, apple juice, cola, sprite, etc. Dishes and porridge are all finished products packaged in a sealing way. The staple food and the dessert are also packaged independently, so that the meal is convenient to eat.

In a preferable scheme, the meal outlets 2 are provided in multiple numbers, and the meal outlets 2 are provided with third valves, and the third valves are connected with and controlled by the control system 8; each meal outlet 2 is provided with a code. And after the control system 8 delivers the ordered food to the food delivery port 2 according to the order, generates delivery information comprising the food state and the code of the food delivery port 2, and sends the delivery information to the client.

In the scheme, the plurality of meal outlets 2 are arranged, so that the requirement of shopping by a plurality of customers is met. Food on different orders is automatically delivered to a specific meal outlet 2, delivery information is fed back to the client, a customer can know that meal is taken from the meal outlet 2, a meal taking password is obtained, and the customer inputs the password to directly take the meal from the meal outlet 2 after arriving at the service dining car.

In a preferable scheme, the meal outlet 2 is provided with an information reader or an information input device for inputting and reading the shipment information, and if the information is read correctly, the third valve is opened to order the food for shipment.

In the scheme, correct shipment is ensured through information matching.

In a preferable scheme, a plurality of rollers 10 capable of freely rotating are arranged in the multistage conveying pipeline, the rollers 10 are transversely arranged in parallel along the conveying pipeline, and the distance between adjacent rollers 10 is set to be 0.5-2 cm, so that a sliding track pushed by the rollers 10 in a free rotating mode is formed.

In the above scheme, the roller 10 which can rotate freely is arranged in the pipeline, so that the friction force is reduced, food can slide downwards along the set track under the action of gravity, and extra power is not required to be provided. The bottom in the pipeline is arranged to be planar, and the pipeline can be disassembled, so that the pipeline is convenient to assemble and clean.

In a preferred embodiment, a gas pushing system is disposed inside the multi-stage conveying pipeline, and the gas pushing system includes:

a blower 9 that generates high-pressure gas;

a gas duct 11 which communicates with the blower 9 and is arranged inside the multistage conveying pipeline;

a gas blowing port 12 arranged along the gas guide tube 11 and in gas communication with the gas guide tube 11; the air blowing openings 12 are arranged in the conveying pipelines of each stage in a manner of inclining downwards by 30-45 degrees, and air flow which is blown downwards along the trend of the conveying pipelines of each stage is generated.

In the above scheme, through setting up gaseous propelling movement system, can carry out the propelling movement when the goods slides the in-process stagnation, provide extra helping hand, ensure that the goods circulation is smooth and easy in the pipeline. In addition, a gas heating device is arranged on the path of the air blower 9 entering the air guide pipe 11 to heat the gas entering the conveying pipeline, so that the conveying pipeline can be cleaned and sterilized at high temperature regularly.

In a preferred scheme, the outlet of the secondary storage unit 4 is arranged below, and the third-stage conveying pipeline is connected below the secondary storage unit 4.

In a preferable scheme, the horizontal position of the multi-stage classification storage unit is higher than the meal outlet 2, and the conveying pipeline is downwards lowered step by step from the position connected with the multi-stage classification storage unit and extends to the meal outlet 2.

In the above scheme, the food can be directly delivered and delivered under the action of gravity.

In a preferable scheme, a storage device which can automatically seal is arranged at the position corresponding to the meal outlet 2.

In the above scheme, the meal outlet 25 can be sequentially provided with a plurality of shopping bags, the shopping bags are arranged in an open mode and are communicated with the conveying pipeline, food automatically falls into the shopping bags after coming out of the conveying pipeline, and the food is automatically sealed by the sealing device to wait for meal taking.

In a preferred scheme, the primary storage unit 3 is divided into the following types according to food categories: dishes, porridge, staple foods, desserts, beverages, and fruits.

s2, choosing and purchasing on the ordering APP, and sending order information to the control system 8;

s3, opening a first valve of a storage unit corresponding to the selected food according to the order information by the controller, simultaneously opening a second valve on a conveying pipeline from the storage unit to the meal outlet 2 to form a food conveying passage, automatically sliding the selected food to the meal outlet 2 communicated with the conveying passage, and feeding the meal outlet information back to the ordering APP at the client;

s4, automatically sealing and packaging the food at the food outlet 2, and taking the food according to the delivery information after the customer arrives at the service dining car to complete self-service shopping.

While embodiments of the invention have been described above, it is not limited to the applications set forth in the description and the embodiments, which are fully applicable in various fields of endeavor to which the invention pertains, and further modifications may readily be made by those skilled in the art, it being understood that the invention is not limited to the details shown and described herein without departing from the general concept defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A closed buffet cart for booking and serving food, comprising:

the conveying pipeline comprises a primary pipeline, a plurality of secondary pipelines and a plurality of tertiary pipelines, one end of each tertiary pipeline is respectively communicated with each secondary storage unit, the other ends of the plurality of tertiary pipelines connected to the same primary storage unit are respectively communicated with the secondary pipelines, the plurality of secondary pipelines are communicated with the primary pipeline, the primary pipeline is communicated with the meal outlet, and a mesh-shaped multi-stage conveying system which is branched upwards step by taking the primary pipeline as a starting point is formed; a second valve is arranged at the intersection of each stage of pipeline of the conveying pipeline; a plurality of rollers capable of freely rotating are arranged in the conveying pipeline, the rollers are transversely arranged in parallel along the conveying pipeline, the distance between every two adjacent rollers is set to be 0.5-2 cm, and a sliding track pushed by the rollers in a free rotation mode is formed; a gas pushing system is arranged in the multistage conveying pipeline;

wherein, the gas propelling system includes:

a blower generating high-pressure gas;

the air blowing port is arranged along the air guide pipe and is in air communication with the air guide pipe; the air blowing openings are arranged in the conveying pipelines at each stage in a mode of inclining downwards by 30-45 degrees, and air flow blowing downwards along the trend of the conveying pipelines at each stage is generated; a gas heating device is arranged on a passage of the blower entering the gas guide pipe so as to heat gas entering the conveying pipeline;

2. The enclosed buffet cart capable of both booking and buffet serving as recited in claim 1, wherein said plurality of said plurality; each meal outlet is provided with a code;

3. The closed buffet cart for ordered and buffet serving as recited in claim 2, wherein said serving port is provided with an information reader or information input device for inputting and reading the information for serving, and when the information is read correctly, said third valve is opened and the food in order is served.

4. The enclosed buffet cart that can be ordered and buffet, according to claim 1, wherein the outlet of the secondary storage unit is disposed below and the tertiary tubing is connected below the secondary storage unit.

5. The enclosed buffet cart for ordering and serving food according to claim 1, wherein said multi-stage assortment storage units are positioned at a level higher than said food outlet, and said transportation duct is stepped down from a position connected to the multi-stage assortment storage units and extends to the food outlet.

6. The enclosed buffet cart capable of both booking and serving food according to claim 1, wherein said food outlet is provided with an automatically sealed storage means corresponding thereto.

7. The closed buffet cart for ordered and buffet serving as recited in claim 1, wherein said primary storage units are classified by food category as: dishes, porridge, staple foods, desserts, beverages, and fruits.

8. A method of using a closed buffet cart according to any of claims 1 to 7, for booking and serving meals, comprising essentially the steps of: