DE202023002721U1 - Coffee station - Google Patents

Abstract

Coffee station, comprising at least one coffee machine (2) for brewing coffee, a coffee bean grinder (3) and at least one controller, characterized in that the coffee station comprises at least one robot arm (1) and at least one interface for connecting the robot arm (1) of the coffee station to an internal or external network, wherein the robot arm (1) has at least one device (11) for gripping, holding and/or transporting and/or moving a container (B), and wherein the network-controlled robot arm (1) is designed and/or controlled to imitate the process of manual coffee preparation in such a way that it (1) carries out this process synchronously with the coffee machine (2) and the coffee bean grinder (3) in order to brew coffee with a personalized taste.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to a coffee station according to the preamble of claim 1.

State of the art

Coffee is a popular soft drink at home and abroad, and is currently mostly made by hand by baristas in cafes. With the improvement of people's living standards and the accelerated pace of life, the demand for coffee is increasing. Long queues are often formed at the entrances of cafes, and the labor intensity of baristas is increasing, which requires hiring more staff to further expand the area of cafes, resulting in a significant increase in labor and site costs. In addition, each barista has different styles and techniques. As a result, the taste of coffee produced by different baristas is different, which makes the cafe more dependent on the barista's technology. With the development of technology, traditional coffee shops have begun to use robots to make coffee. However, the coffee robots currently used have semi-automatic or fully automatic functions, and their robot arms do not participate in the coffee making process, but can only deliver coffee cups to customers.

Traditional coffee machines mainly use a fully automatic "all-in-one" coffee machine, which are often used in the home or office. In these coffee machines, coffee is ground, compressed and made in the same machine, and some systems even use freeze-dried or soluble coffee to make the coffee. Therefore, coffee machines cannot make coffee like a professional barista, nor can they deliver personalized coffee flavors.

Description of the invention

The present invention is based on the object of eliminating the aforementioned disadvantages and of creating a coffee station by means of which the conventional, manual process of coffee preparation on a coffee machine or on a coffee vending machine is automated, wherein the individual components of the coffee station are intended to work together in such a way as to create personalized coffee flavors according to customer needs and to ensure that the coffee products delivered to customers are of good quality and food safety.

According to the invention, the above object is achieved according to the preamble of claim 1 in conjunction with the characterizing features. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the coffee station according to the invention are specified in the dependent subclaims.

In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

The coffee station according to the invention comprises at least one robot arm and at least one interface for connecting the robot arm of the coffee station to an internal or external network, wherein the robot arm has at least one device for gripping, holding and/or transporting and/or moving a container, and wherein the network-controlled robot arm is designed and/or controlled to imitate the process of manual coffee preparation in such a way that it carries out this process synchronously with the coffee machine and the coffee bean grinder in order to brew coffee with a personalized taste.

The coffee station preferably consists of one (or more) electrically and/or pneumatically designed mechanical arms, a coffee machine, a coffee bean grinder, advantageously a container (mug, cup or the like) dispenser, control boards, signal generators and communication point (e.g. a network router), wherein the robot arm, the coffee machine and the coffee bean grinder and other elements are each connected to a control board by signals that control the robot arm via a network. The robot arm imitates the process of manual coffee preparation and cooperates with the coffee machine and the coffee bean grinder and other elements to prepare coffee with a personalized taste.

The front end of the mechanical arm is preferably provided with a container holder (preferably a clamp) and a lid pressing device.

The robot arm is preferably connected to an air compressor by a pneumatic hose, the air compressor controlling the robot arm to carry out the pneumatic coffee process for production and device cleaning as well as for checking the container. Gripping the container with the holder and closing the lid with the lid pressing device.

The coffee machine may preferably comprise a foam nozzle, a coffee separator holding part and a control panel, wherein a foam nozzle is formed on the coffee machine.

The side of the coffee machine is mainly used for frothing milk, the control panel is located at the top of the coffee machine and is used for pressure regulation, coffee type and brewing time control. The coffee separator with the coffee powder is clamped and fixed, and the coffee powder is processed under the action of hot water, and the coffee is made according to the type selected by the customer.

The control panel preferably contains switches for steam release and signal control, status indicators.

Preferably, the coffee maker further comprises a cup temperature zone, a steam nozzle, a water rinse outlet, a bottom net, a water temperature and pressure display screen. The cup temperature range is set on the top of the coffee maker to keep the coffee cup/mug warm. The steam nozzle is located under the control panel and is used to clean the parts on the coffee maker that complete the frothing of milk and is located on the coffee separator next to the clamping part and is also used to clean the tray at the bottom of the coffee maker and maintain the coffee maker. The bottom net is arranged on the surface of the tray for placing the coffee cup/mug. On the outside of the bottom of the coffee maker, the water temperature and water pressure indicator is arranged, which displays the water temperature and water pressure of the coffee maker.

The coffee bean grinder preferably includes a container, a container cover, a selector wheel, a grinder main unit, a front display screen, a powder outlet, and a sensor. The lid of the container has a locking device to prevent the ground material from falling out of the container, the selection wheel is arranged at the inlet of the coffee bean entering the grinder and is used to select the grinding degree, and the grinder body includes an electronic control device and a motor with a grinding wheel, the front display screen is arranged at the front end of the coffee bean grinder to display the grinding state, and the powder outlet is arranged below the front display screen to discharge coffee powder to the coffee separator held in the separator by the mechanical arm. The sensor is arranged at the lower end of the powder outlet, and when the coffee separator held by the mechanical arm approaches the sensor, the sensor activates the grinder and discharges the coffee powder to the coffee separator.

Preferably, the coffee station further comprises a disposable coffee cup dispenser/mug, a coffee cup lid dispenser, and an adjustment table. Among them, the disposable coffee cup dispenser provides a disposable coffee cup for the robot arm, the coffee cup lid dispenser provides a coffee cup lid for the robot arm, and the adjustment table is used for the robot arm to align the bottom of the coffee cup for the cup lid.

Preferably, the robot coffee station further comprises a coffee powder press for compacting the coffee powder loaded into the coffee separator.

The robot coffee station preferably further comprises a sideboard.

Preferably, the counter top of the sideboard is provided with a concave surface for placing coffee cups.

Preferably, the cabinet surface is further provided with a convex surface used to tap the bottom of the milk jug onto the convex surface before adding the milk foam from the milk jug to the coffee.

Preferably, the bar cabinet is provided with a storage space under the cabinet in which the coffee bean grinder is arranged to place the milk frothing container after the automatic cleaning process is completed.

Preferably, a plurality of automatic dispensing openings are further provided on the front of the bar cabinet, and the automatic dispensing openings are assigned to the ordering process.

The outside of the coffee station is also provided with a transparent closed housing to isolate the robot coffee station from the outside environment.

The material preferably comprises glass or a transparent acrylic plate.

The network is Ethernet (4G/5G or equivalent technical state of development), and communication between the internal and external components is preferably via a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) interface which connects the artificial intelligence (AI) and the local service station.

The coffee station preferably has a high intelligence degree of the mechanical arm, which can copy and repeat 99.9% of the entire process of coffee making by the barista, and can be coordinated with other components in the coffee station to prepare personalized coffee flavors according to customer needs, thus ensuring that the coffee products finally delivered to customers are of good quality and food safety, thereby effectively reducing the operating cost of coffee/beverages and greatly increasing the hygiene and safety of coffee and beverage products, especially during the epidemic of infectious diseases such as Covid-19, the robot coffee station will have a wider range of applications.

Short description of the drawings

Further objects, features, advantages and possible applications of the coffee station according to the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment with reference to the drawings.

• 1 eine strukturelle Darstellung der Roboter-Kaffeestation der vorliegenden Erfindung;
• 2 ein weiteres strukturelles schematisches Diagramm der Roboter-Kaffeestation der vorliegenden Erfindung;
• 3 ein schematisches Strukturdiagramm des Kaffeeroboterarms der vorliegenden Erfindung;
• 4 ein schematisches Strukturdiagramm der Kaffeemaschine der vorliegenden Erfindung;
• 5 ein schematisches Strukturdiagramm der Kaffeebohnenmühle der vorliegenden Erfindung;
• 6 ein schematisches Diagramm des Prozesses der künstlichen Intelligenz (AI) des Kaffeeroboterarms der vorliegenden Erfindung;
• 7 eine schematische Abbildung des Kaffeeseparators der vorliegenden Erfindung.

In the drawings show

• 1 a structural diagram of the robotic coffee station of the present invention;
• 2 another structural schematic diagram of the robotic coffee station of the present invention;
• 3 a schematic structural diagram of the coffee robot arm of the present invention;
• 4 a schematic structural diagram of the coffee machine of the present invention;
• 5 a schematic structural diagram of the coffee bean grinder of the present invention;
• 6 a schematic diagram of the artificial intelligence (AI) process of the coffee robot arm of the present invention;
• 7 a schematic illustration of the coffee separator of the present invention.

Implementation of the invention

As can be seen from the 1-2 As can be seen, the coffee station of the present invention preferably comprises a robot arm 1, a coffee machine 2, a coffee bean grinder 3, control boards, a network router, a robot arm 1, a coffee machine 2 and a coffee bean grinder 3. They are each connected to the control boards that control the robot arm 1 via the network. These imitate the process of making coffee by hand. Robot arm 1, coffee machine 2 and coffee bean grinder 3 work together to create a coffee with a personalized taste.

At the front end of the robot arm 1 there is a gripping device 11 and a device for pressing the cup closure 12. The gripper is preferably operated with compressed air, but is also installed as an electric version. In the compressed air version, the housing end is provided with an air duct connection 13.

The gripper 11 in both versions enables the synchronized process of coffee preparation and cleaning of the parts used, as well as preferably for closing the coffee cup 12 after it has been filled.

4 shows coffee machine 2, milk frother 21, coffee strainer 23, control panel 25. In the installation shown for this type of coffee machine, the milk frother 21 is located on the left of the coffee machine. The control panel 25 is located on the coffee machine (for manual operation, if desired or required) and there are also status display elements here. The coffee machine is signal-controlled.

The coffee preparation process is carried out automatically by signal control according to the selection made by the customer/operator. Two-way signal for synchronization and error detection.

The control panel 25 further comprises a switch 251, machine status indicator 252. The switch 251 can be operated to release steam, either manually or signal-controlled.

In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the coffee machine 2 comprises the following elements:

Cup/ mug preheating zone 26, milk frother 22 (steam outlet), water rinse 24, base net 27, water temperature and water pressure indicator 28.

5 shows a coffee bean grinder 3 including container 31, container closure 32, grinding level control and display 33, coffee powder outlet 34 and signal sensor 35.

The ground material is fed into the container 31 of the coffee grinder, which preferably has a lock at the outlet of the ground material. According to the programmed grinding level, the process of grinding the coffee beans into ground coffee is This process is preferably carried out automatically by signal control. The coffee sieve is filled accordingly. There is also a switch 36 here to protect the machine.

After filling, the coffee sieve is preferably passed on to the coffee powder press with the help of the robot arm.

In the embodiment of the invention described here, it includes an automatic signal-controlled disposable cup/mug dispenser 4, preferably a coffee cup/mug closure dispenser 5, a storage area 7, a coffee powder press 6 and other elements. These components serve to provide and close the coffee cup.

In the embodiment of the invention shown here, the robot coffee station preferably includes a sideboard 9. On this sideboard there is preferably an upwardly (convex) designed surface 92. This serves to tap and compact the coffee foam,

In the installation of the sideboard 9 there is preferably a device for cleaning and drying the milk frother vessel.

On the front side there are a number of openings 93 with programmed closure control for dispensing the finished drinks in coordination with the ordering process.

Furthermore, a collecting container for used coffee powder and waste water is preferably provided. The drainage is system-controlled. The waste water from the automatic system cleaning is preferably also disposed of in this way.

The door for entering the interior of the robot station is preferably provided with a safety contact, which increases operational safety and sends corresponding commands to the control device.

On the sideboard 9, next to the coffee press 6, there is additional space designed for installing additional modular components (ice maker, refrigerator, food-grade printer, etc.). In the lower area there is storage space for the milk frother container, electronics and control units, etc.

Sideboard 9: Disposable cups / mug dispenser 4, coffee cup lid dispenser 5, coffee powder press 6.

Furthermore, in the preferably closed area of the sideboard (machine body) there are electronic devices and system-related control units as well as a preferably central power supply.

The robot coffee station of the present invention is also provided with cooling vents, fans and refrigerators, wherein the refrigerators are always on as long as an external power supply is present. There is a door-10 for entering the interior.

The station also includes drinking water purification if this is necessary due to the given water quality and quality assurance.

The upper part of the robot station is preferably provided with a transparent casing. This is mainly for operational safety and food hygiene.

The interior of the housing can thus be disinfected and kept clean to ensure food safety and avoid external manipulation of the coffee preparation process. In addition, direct contact with the moving robot arm is excluded, which provides safety for both humans and machines. Thanks to the transparent housing, the entire coffee preparation process can be viewed by the public. The material of the housing preferably includes glass or transparent acrylic panels or other food-grade materials.

Underneath the housing of the robot coffee station of the present invention there are preferably wheel arrangements and adjustable braking devices to fix the robot station in the selected position. In addition, under the housing there is a power connection to the external power grid as well as a water inlet and outlet.

In the specific embodiment of the present invention, the Internet interface is located inside the robot coffee station ( 1 ). The interface is used for communication between the artificial intelligence (AI) and the local robot coffee station signal control. However, the system control and the ordering process can also be carried out directly via an input field (ipad etc.) across OS (Operation System). The present invention enables advanced communication and data collection via the Internet and / or artificial intelligence interfaces in accordance with achievable technical standards and legal regulations.

The robot station, with the help of artificial intelligence and the “Internet of Things” (IOT), enables contactless (without human body contact) beverage production and customer service.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the artificial intelligence (AI) process of the robot station is shown, including the following steps: program start, perform motion detection; determine if it is a person, if it is a person, go to the next step of face recognition: If it is not a person, program aborts.

After facial recognition and/or optional user account recognition through APP location recognition, it is determined whether the person is already registered with a customer account. If this is the case, the order is accepted and the payment process is carried out. If the customer is a new customer, a customer account is created via mobile phone.

The face is scanned and/or location is recognized and personal information is recorded (creation of the buyer profile and master data record) in order to enable new purchases and to provide customer-oriented support.

A database then simplifies the order by identifying the buyer and their specific purchasing behavior. This is preferably done in conjunction with an existing payment app. If the payment is processed successfully, the buyer statistics are updated and the order process is successfully completed in the system.

Errors in the customer data or in the payment or preparation process advantageously lead to the controlled termination of the process and a corresponding system message.

In summary, the artificial intelligence (AI) of the robot coffee station should recognize returning customers and automatically place orders that are only waiting for their final confirmation, preferably through the payment app. The human-machine interaction can be variable (input, voice control, gesture, etc.). This process is not physically tied to the robot station and can be used across systems via IOT (Internet of Things), 4G, 5G, 6G or corresponding usable communication standards. The system processes and APP activities can be monitored, maintained and marketed within the robot coffee station as well as from external locations such as service centers, sales offices, etc.

The robot coffee station in this invention shows as an example the process of making a milk foam coffee (called Cappuccino Style).

Consisting of the following individual steps:

The signal-controlled robot arm removes the coffee sieve (coffee separator) from the coffee machine and guides it to the coffee bean grinder according to the program, which activates a controlled filling with ground coffee. When the sensor at the lower end of the coffee powder outlet receives the signal, the coffee bean grinder is activated and the coffee powder is dispensed to the coffee separator.

The controlled robot arm moves the coffee separator filled with coffee powder to the coffee powder press, and the coffee powder press compresses the coffee powder in the coffee separator.

The controlled robot arm fixes the coffee separator with filled coffee powder to the coffee separator holding part of the coffee machine and processes the coffee powder under the action of hot water and controlled pressure after the coffee cup is placed under the outlet of the coffee separator by the robot arm.

Beforehand, the robot arm takes a coffee cup from the preferably disposable coffee cup dispenser and places the coffee cup directly under the coffee separator.

The coffee separator fills the prepared coffee into the preferably disposable coffee cup.

The robot arm grabs a suitable milk jug, pours the milk in (through a controlled flow from the milk cooler) and places it under the milk frother of the coffee machine to froth the milk. The milk frothing can also optionally be done from a separate station.

The robot arm moves the coffee cup with the coffee filled in it into the concave surface of the sideboard.

The robot arm shakes the milk in the milk jug a few times and then pours it into the coffee in the disposable coffee cup on the counter.

The robot arm moves the frothed milk in the jug to the convex surface of the counter, places the bottom of the milk jug on the convex surface and tap the bottom of the cup several times.

(Optional) If the program setting allows it: The robot arm takes a coffee cup lid from the coffee cup lid dispenser, places it on the adjustment table to align it, and then the robot arm presses the coffee cup lid onto the coffee cup in the system-controlled sequence. The gripper preferably supports this by pressing the lid on.

After completing the order, a cleaning process of the components used takes place.

The robot arm places the coffee cup in the automatic order dispensing opening so that the ordering customer can pick up the individually customized coffee according to the APP control*; *App feedback on mobile phone, light signal and robot station, opening of the dispenser.

The coffee strainer (coffee separator) of the present invention is shown in Figure 7, it is used to hold ground coffee and is loaded by a robotic arm.

In fact, the programming and coordination of the operations of the robot coffee station of the present invention are preferably controlled in advance by a coffee barista in order to enable his professional coffee preparation with the following characteristics and in a reproducible manner as often as desired: optimization of the quantity and degree of grinding of the ground coffee, water temperature and pressure; degree of pressure of the ground coffee and insertion of the coffee separator in the coffee machine; frothing temperature and duration of milk preparation; insertion of the milk in an optimized manner in terms of time and angle with the coffee.

Also included is the option to attach a lid to the coffee cup and deliver the coffee with the lid to the customer without human contact, making the production process and delivery of the order fully automated and signal-controlled.

In addition, the milk frothing process of the robotic coffee station of the present invention also follows the detailed manual (coffee barista) process of pouring milk into the milk jug and then moving it to the milk frother on the coffee machine. After frothing, the milk frother of the coffee machine is then cleaned with hot steam.

The unprocessed milk is stored in a separate milk container, which preferably has a sensor for contactless measurement of the availability and quantity of milk stored in the refrigerator. A milk hose cleaning system automatically cleans the milk delivery system at preset time intervals.

Both the milk outlet and the coffee separator and other parts used in the preparation are washed with water under signal control and preferably dried with compressed air to ensure the cleanliness and food safety of the system and the beverage.

The movement of the robot arm can be fully customized to design the top layer of milk foam added to the coffee. This allows graphic elements to be added to the top design of the milk foam.

This process can also be carried out with an additional food printer that can add almost any graphics to the milk foam. In this step, unlike a traditional coffee machine, the milk foam is specially prepared before the coffee is added. During the frothing process, the excess air bubbles in the foam are released, making the foam more stable and smoother. The robot arm can move the coffee cup to the corresponding printing station to add a take-away service and/or an external label for the coffee to be used.

All movements of the robot arm are coordinated by receiving signals from associated components such as control boards and communication networks. The majority of the processes can preferably be individually set, programmed, controlled and managed.

The coffee flavor can be customized according to the type of coffee beans used, the particle size and quantity can be changed when grinding the coffee beans. In addition, it can be customized to suit regional differences in customers' tastes.

Research by baristas has found that the size of a city has a strong influence on coffee preferences. Tier 1 cities prefer mild coffee flavors rather than medium-strong flavors, while tier 2 cities prefer American flavors, which are mainly introduced by branded coffee chains. Third-tier cities are more open to a healthy and convenient coffee. One thing is the same for all these cities, that is, the quality must be of a high standard and consistent. The automated robot coffee station of the present invention does this by eliminating the element of human error and through a fully adapted process. In addition, there are control systems for the supply chain.

The most significant difference in the technical design of the present invention is that all components are modular, making it possible to maintain, add, replace or update components and associated processes without having to replace other components.

Communication signals connect components and assemblies that preferably run independently of each other but synchronously in the beverage production process.

External communication with the customer, data centers and service team is preferably carried out via wireless communication systems, Internet, mobile phone, APP.

The above-mentioned embodiments are relatively specific and detailed, but should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can also make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, all of which are within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should include, but not limit, the subject matter of the appended claims.

List of reference numbers for Fig. 6

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Motion detection / APP location detection (Location)

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Person

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Face recognition / APP user recognition

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Customer account

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Mobile Login / APP Login

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Customer data query

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Customer account creation / master data

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Data query and comparison of master data, data consistency

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Create new data / master data, synchronize with account

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Capture facial recognition, capture location data

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Create person master data

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Record purchasing behavior

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Order entry and processing in payment app

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Positive APP feedback, database update

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Execution / delivery after payment APP process positive confirmation

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Claims (14)

Coffee station, comprising at least one coffee machine (2) for brewing coffee, a coffee bean grinder (3) and at least one controller, characterized in that the coffee station comprises at least one robot arm (1) and at least one interface for connecting the robot arm (1) of the coffee station to an internal or external network, wherein the robot arm (1) has at least one device (11) for gripping, holding and/or transporting and/or moving a container (B), and wherein the network-controlled robot arm (1) is designed and/or controlled to imitate the process of manual coffee preparation in such a way that it (1) carries out this process synchronously with the coffee machine (2) and the coffee bean grinder (3) in order to brew coffee with a personalized taste. Coffee station after Claim 1 , characterized in that a container gripper and/or holder (11) and/or a container lid pressing device (12) is provided at the front end of the robot arm (1). Coffee station after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the robot arm (1) is connected to an air compressor by a pneumatic, flexible line and the air compressor functionally supports the robot arm (1) to carry out the pneumatic processes for coffee preparation and/or device cleaning and/or holding the container (B). Coffee station according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coffee machine (2) comprises a foam nozzle (21), a coffee separator holding part (23) and a control panel (25), wherein the foam nozzle (21) is preferably arranged on one side of the coffee machine (2) for frothing milk and the control panel (25) is preferably located at the upper end of the coffee machine (2), which advantageously serves for pressure regulation, coffee type and Brewing time control, wherein a clamping part of the coffee separator is preferably arranged below the control panel and serves to clamp and fix the coffee separator filled with coffee powder, wherein the coffee powder is preferably processed under the influence of hot water and the coffee is prepared according to the type selected by the customer. Coffee station according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coffee machine (2) further comprises a cup temperature area, a steam nozzle (22), a water rinse outlet (24), a bottom net (27), a water temperature and pressure display screen (28), wherein the coffee machine (2) is preferably designed to keep the container (B) warm, wherein the steam nozzle (22) is preferably located under the control panel (25) with which the parts of the coffee machine (2) that complete the frothing of the milk are cleaned, and next to it is preferably the water rinse outlet of the coffee separator holding part, which serves to clean a tray at the bottom of the coffee machine (2) and to maintain the coffee machine, wherein the bottom net is arranged on the surface of the tray for depositing the container, wherein the water temperature and pressure indicator is arranged on the outside of the bottom of the coffee machine and is used to display the water temperature and pressure of the coffee machine. Coffee station after Claim 5 , characterized in that the control panel (25) comprises a switch (251) and a status display (252) and the switch (251) is used for steam delivery by a controller. Coffee station according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is designed such that the milk foam is processed before it is added to the coffee. Coffee station according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coffee bean grinder (3) comprises a container, a container cover, a selection wheel, a grinding body, a front display screen, a powder outlet and a sensor, and the container is arranged at the upper end of the coffee bean grinder, which is used for inserting roasted coffee beans, the container lid comprising a locking device to prevent the coffee beans that do not enter the grinder from falling out of the container, and the selection wheel is arranged at the entrance of the coffee beans into the grinder for selecting the degree of grinding, and the grinder main unit comprises an electronic control device and a motor with a grinding disk, and the front display screen is designed at the front end of the coffee bean grinder for display. Coffee station according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a container dispenser and/or a coffee powder press. Coffee station according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is designed such that the coffee powder loaded into the coffee separator is compressed. Coffee station according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a counter surface, a counter with a counter surface and/or a sideboard. Coffee station according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that several automatic control openings are provided on the front of the sideboard, and the automatic control openings are assigned to the ordering process. Coffee station according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a transparent, closed housing is provided outside the coffee station to isolate the coffee station from the external environment, and the material of the housing comprises a transparent glass or acrylic plate. Coffee station according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the communication between the internal and external components of the coffee station is realized via the network interface, wherein preferably an artificial intelligence (AI) connects the local service station.

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