JP2020013312A - Cooked rice processing apparatus management system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide appropriate cooked rice processing by grasping a state of one or more cooked rice processing apparatuses through communication and maintaining each cooked rice processing apparatus.SOLUTION: A first CPU 13 of a management device 10 compares a parameter acquired from a second CPU 5 of a cooked rice processing apparatus 1 with a default value stored in a first storage device 14, and causes the second CPU 5 to control operations of the cooked rice processing apparatus to modify the parameter of the cooked rice processing apparatus to a proper value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a cooked rice processing equipment management system, and more particularly to a cooked rice processing equipment management system that can manage cooked rice generated in a plurality of cooked rice equipments to always have desired quality.

Demand for Japanese food is increasing every year in countries around the world. Therefore, the number of stores handling cooked "rice food" is increasing. Improving the performance of rice processing equipment and expanding services are indispensable to promptly provide flexible and high-quality foods tailored to regional characteristics.
By the way, the characteristics of "rice" vary greatly depending on the variety, water quality, cooking method, storage temperature, country and region, and the like. Therefore, maintenance (setting and care) of machines suitable for the "rice" to be handled is required on a site basis.

  However, in the past, workers (cookers) who handle rice processing equipment have not received special training, and since workers are frequently replaced, understanding of rice processing equipment is often poor. . As a result, problems such as insufficient performance of the device and troubles such as error / failure of the device are caused. In particular, errors / failures are difficult to repair by workers, and are reported as occasional claims.

At present, such claims are reported by telephone or by engineers on site, but there is a problem that it is not possible to respond to various requests.
Patent Literature 1 describes checking the remaining amount of rice or water in a rice cooker at home from a terminal such as a mobile phone or a personal computer via the Internet. That is, based on this idea, if the state of the rice processing machine can be checked and the operation of the equipment can be controlled by remote control, it is possible to provide high-quality food and to cope with troubles such as equipment errors / failures. There is.

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  However, according to the invention described in Patent Literature 1, remote control via a telephone line or the Internet requires only detection of an ON / OFF signal of a limit switch for determining whether the weight of rice or water is sufficient. There was a problem that it was not possible to provide high-quality rice and respond to troubles.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and for one or a plurality of cooked rice processing devices, the state of the cooked rice processing devices is grasped through communication, and the maintenance of each cooked rice processing device is performed so that the appropriate cooked rice is processed. An object of the present invention is to provide a rice processing equipment management system capable of providing processing.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a cooked rice processing equipment management system according to the present invention is a cooked rice processing equipment management system that performs maintenance of cooked rice processing equipment via a communication by a management device, wherein the management device includes: A first CPU, a first storage device for storing default values of a plurality of parameters related to the operation of the cooked rice processing equipment, and a first communication unit for communicating with the cooked rice processing equipment, The cooked rice processing device includes a second CPU that controls operation of the device, a second storage device that stores a part of set values of a plurality of parameters related to an operation of the device, and the second storage device. Measuring means for measuring a value of a parameter other than the parameter stored in the storage device, and second communication means for communicating with the management device, wherein the first CPU of the management device includes the rice cooker Processing equipment Comparing the parameter obtained from the second CPU with a predetermined value stored in the first storage device, and instructing the second CPU to correct the parameter of the cooked rice processing equipment to an appropriate value. It is characterized by controlling the operation of cooked rice processing equipment.

The measuring means includes means for measuring information relating to the torque of a motor used for stirring the rice, means for measuring the temperature of the rice for forming the processed product, and the amount of rice for forming the processed product. It is desirable to include at least any one of the means for measuring.
Further, it is preferable that the first CPU of the management device accumulates data of a defect or an error in the one or more cooked rice processing devices in the first storage device to obtain statistics.
In addition, it is preferable that the first CPU of the management device updates the program stored in the second storage device in a batch with the one or more cooked rice processing devices via communication.

According to such a configuration, one or more cooked rice processing devices are provided with communication means, and various parameters for grasping the state of each cooked rice processing device are acquired by the management device. When the value is different from the default value, the management device controls to correct it.
Thereby, for example, when a defect occurs in a molded product in cooked rice processing equipment scattered in a plurality of places, it is possible to easily identify the cause of the defect and correct it in a short time.
In addition, since the management of each set value and the like can be performed for each cooked rice processing device, it is possible to provide a quick and accurate solution to a problem or an error according to an operator or locality.
Further, since the management device can accumulate the data of the defect / error for the plurality of cooked rice processing devices in the first storage device and obtain the statistics, it is possible to develop and design a better product.
Furthermore, programs can be updated for each cooked rice processing device via communication in a batch, and, for example, uniform services can be provided to countries around the world.

  According to the present invention, for one or a plurality of cooked rice processing devices, the state of the cooked rice processing devices can be grasped via communication, and appropriate cooked rice processing can be provided by maintaining each cooked rice processing device. A system can be provided.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an entire configuration of a cooked rice processing equipment management system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure for performing maintenance management of cooked rice processing equipment. FIGS. 3A and 3B are examples of a parameter table displayed on the display unit.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an entire configuration of a cooked rice processing equipment management system according to the present invention.
A cooked rice processing equipment management system 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a plurality of cooked rice processing machines 1 installed in a plurality of restaurants (for example, a conveyor belt sushi restaurant) that provide cooked rice, and one management device 10 for managing the cooked rice. It is composed of

  The management device 10 is installed in a management center (not shown) that manages a plurality of cooked rice processing machines 1 collectively, and remotely obtains information on the plurality of cooked rice processing machines 1 via a network 30 (communication network). Alternatively, it is configured to give an operation instruction. Specifically, in the cooked rice processing equipment 1, there are cases where the performance cannot be sufficiently exerted, and troubles such as machine errors and failures may occur. It is configured to perform maintenance of each cooked rice processing device 1 via 30.

  The network 30 may use an Internet line, or may be a dedicated communication line network. Each cooked rice processing device 1 may be connected to the network 30 by WiFi (wireless LAN), or may be connected to the network 30 using a SIM card for dedicated communication. The communication protocol, communication speed, encryption method, and the like using the network 30 are not particularly limited.

Each cooked rice processing device 1 has a device main body (not shown) that stirs, transports, forms, cuts, and the like of cooked rice. For example, if it is for sushi, the rice is processed into a sushi plate. I do.
Further, the cooked rice processing device 1 includes a heater 9 for cooking and keeping the rice warm, a thermocouple 2 (measuring means) for measuring the temperature of the cooked rice (rice for forming a processed product), and rice. And a load cell 4 (measuring means) for measuring the quantity of rice.

  Further, the cooked rice processing apparatus 1 stores data such as a CPU 5 (second CPU) for controlling operations of the thermocouple 2, the motor 3, the load cell 4, and the like, and a program for processing cooked rice. (Second storage device), a RAM 7 for temporarily storing data and the like, and a communication interface 8 (second communication means) for connecting to the network 30. . The communication interface 8 indicates, for example, a wireless LAN module, a SIM communication module, or the like.

  On the other hand, the management device 10 can be constituted by, for example, a workstation or a personal computer. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, an operation unit 11 (keyboard, mouse, and the like) for an administrator (operator of the management device 10) to perform an input operation, and a display unit for displaying a management screen and the like 12 (such as a liquid crystal monitor).

  Further, the apparatus includes a CPU 13 (first CPU) for performing calculations and controls, a ROM 14 (first storage means) in which programs and the like are stored, and a RAM 15 for temporarily storing data. Further, an input / output interface 16 for connecting the operation unit 11 and the display unit 12 to the CPU 13 and a communication interface 17 (first communication unit) for connecting to the network 30 are provided. The communication interface 17 can be constituted by a wireless LAN module, a SIM communication module, or the like.

  The management device 10 identifies a plurality of cooked rice processing devices 1 by, for example, an IP address, and can obtain instructions and information for each cooked rice processing device 1 by using the IP address.

Next, a procedure for performing maintenance management of the cooked rice processing equipment 1 will be described with reference to the flow of FIG. In this example, a description will be given of a maintenance control (cause investigation and correction) in a situation where, for example, one cooked rice processing device 1 forms a shri board, there is a defect in the result.
First, the CPU 13 of the management apparatus 10 instructs a plurality of cooked rice processing devices 1 to be managed to upload (upload) each set value (parameter) in each device (step S1 in FIG. 2).

The set values are, for example, the thickness, density, length, and position of the output shari plate, and these set values are recorded in the ROM 6 for each cooked rice processing device 1.
The CPU 13 of the management device 10 temporarily stores the collected setting values in the RAM 15. Then, it is compared with a preset value previously set as a reference value for the shear plate held in the ROM 14 to determine whether or not the sucked value is a normal value (step S2 in FIG. 2).
Here, the reference value is a value in a predetermined range having a lower limit value and an upper limit value, and it is determined whether each set value is a normal value based on whether or not each set value is within the range of the reference value.
It is desirable that the downloaded set value and the corresponding default value be displayed on the display unit 12 of the management device 10 as in, for example, a management data table T1 shown in FIG. Thereby, the administrator can easily know whether each set value is correct.

In the step S2, if the set value sucked is different from the default value (if it is an error), the CPU 13 updates the set value recorded in the ROM 6 to the correct value for the CPU 5 of the cooked rice processing equipment 1. (Step S3 in FIG. 2).
Then, in the shaping plate forming after the set value is correctly updated, it is determined whether or not the shaping plate is correctly formed (step S4 in FIG. 2).

  Here, if the shari board is correctly formed, the verification is completed. However, if the setting value is not improved, the management device 10 instructs the CPU 5 of each cooked rice processing equipment 1 to measure the shari board by the thermocouple 2. Is requested (step S5 in FIG. 2). As a result, the temperature of the shredder board is sucked up by the CPU 13 of the management device 10 and displayed on the display unit 12 as shown in the table T2 in FIG.

The CPU 13 of the management device 10 determines whether or not the sucked temperature information is an appropriate temperature (step S6 in FIG. 2). If the temperature information is not the appropriate temperature, the temperature of the shari board becomes appropriate for the CPU 5 of the cooked rice processing equipment 1. To control the output of the heater 9 (or to cool by a cooling device not shown) (step S7 in FIG. 2).
Specifically, an increase / decrease value of the shear plate thickness with respect to the temperature of the shear plate or the temperature change is stored in the ROM 14, and the temperature of the shear plate or the temperature change from the ROM 14 is determined based on how much the thickness of the shred plate deviates from a predetermined value. Is read, and the output of the heater 9 is controlled so that the temperature of the shredder plate becomes appropriate.
The temperature of the shrimp plate may be controlled by storing the increase or decrease of the shrimp plate length or the shrimp plate density with respect to the temperature of the shrimp plate or a temperature change.
As a result, rice in a better condition is obtained, but it is determined whether or not the shrimp plate formed of the rice has been correctly formed (step S8 in FIG. 2).

  If it is determined in step S8 that the shear plate has been correctly formed, the process ends. However, if the shaping plate is still not correctly formed even after the temperature control, the CPU 13 of the management device 10 requests the torque information (parameter) of the motor 3 from the CPU 5 (step S9 in FIG. 2). The motor 3 is used for stirring rice, and the torque information includes a torque current amount (mA), a rotation speed (rpm), a driving time (min), and the like.

Thereby, the torque information of the motor is sucked up by the CPU 13 of the management device 10 and displayed on the display unit 12 as shown in the table T2 of FIG.
If the CPU 13 of the management device 10 determines that the obtained torque information is sufficient (step S10 in FIG. 2), it determines that the cause of the improper shaping of the shear plate is a factor that has not yet been sucked up. (Step S13 in FIG. 2).

The factor that has not been sucked up yet is, for example, the weight of rice that can be measured by the load cell 4.
Furthermore, factors that are difficult to absorb as data include factors due to rice varieties, factors such as insufficient or excessive application of vegetable oil for food equipment, factors resulting from deformation of molded parts, and aging. In the case of such a factor that is difficult to download as data, a solution can be achieved between the management device 10 and the cooked rice processing device 1 by an operation via telephone or mail (step S14).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the motor torque is not sufficient (step S10 in FIG. 2), the CPU 5 of the cooked rice processing equipment 1 is instructed to increase or decrease the torque output of the motor 3. That is, the current (mA) and the number of revolutions (rpm) supplied to the motor 3 are controlled to increase or decrease the torque output (step S11 in FIG. 2).
Specifically, similarly to the temperature of the shear plate, the value of the torque information and the increase / decrease value of the shear plate thickness (or the length of the shear plate or the density of the shear plate) with respect to the change in the torque information are stored in the ROM 14, and the thickness of the shear plate ( Alternatively, depending on how much the shear plate length or the shear plate density deviates from the predetermined value, the torque information value and the change in the torque information are read from the ROM 14 and controlled so that the torque of the motor 3 is optimized.
If the shari plate can be formed correctly after the increase in the torque output, the verification is completed. If the shari plate cannot be formed correctly (step S12 in FIG. 2), the reason why the shari plate is not correctly formed is a factor that has not yet been sucked up. (Step S13 in FIG. 2).

  In the flow of FIG. 2, only the set value of the shrimp plate, the temperature of the shrimp plate, and the motor torque information are described as the information to be sucked up from each cooked rice processing device 1. However, the present invention is limited to the configuration. Instead, other information (measured values) may be collected and controlled to correct the values.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of cooked rice processing devices 1 is provided with a communication unit, and the management device 10 acquires various parameters for grasping the state of each cooked rice processing device 1. In addition, when the value of the acquired parameter is different from the default value, the management device 10 performs control to correct it.
Thereby, when a defect occurs in a molded product in the cooked rice processing equipment 1 scattered in a plurality of places, it is possible to easily identify the cause of the defect and correct it in a short time.

In addition, since the management of each set value and the like can be performed for each cooked rice processing device 1, it is possible to provide a quick and accurate solution to a problem or an error according to an operator or a locality.
Further, since the management device 10 can accumulate the data of the defect / error for the plurality of cooked rice processing devices 1 in the ROM 14 and obtain the statistics, it is possible to develop and design a better product.
Furthermore, the program update can be performed for each cooked rice processing device 1 via the network 30 in a lump, and for example, a uniform service can be provided to countries all over the world.

In the above-described embodiment, the management device 10 sequentially obtains and verifies information serving as a factor candidate for shari-plate formation from the cooked rice processing equipment 1, but according to the present invention, It is not limited to the form.
For example, information on a plurality of factor candidates may be acquired collectively, information different from the default value may be corrected, and then a shaping plate may be formed to verify the performance.

When the user of the cooked rice processing apparatus 1 requests maintenance management according to a contract between the user of the cooked rice processing apparatus 1 and the administrator, a contract form (for example, a contract using a dedicated line by a communication SIM or a WIFI connection) , Etc.), the maintenance service content may be made different.
More specifically, for example, maintenance via basic communication is performed by contract in any charge form, but in the case of a contract using a communication SIM having a high charge form, more additional services (telephone Support, dispatch of human resources at the time of breakdown, etc.).

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the cooked rice processing equipment 1 forms a shari board for rolled sushi, but the present invention is not limited to this mode, and performs shari balls and vinegar combination. Even the cooked rice processing equipment 1 can be suitably used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which maintenance management is performed on a plurality of cooked rice processing apparatuses 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this form, and one cooked rice processing apparatus 1 is not limited to this form. It is also suitable for the case where maintenance management is performed.

1 Rice processing equipment 2 Thermocouple (measuring means)
3 Motor 4 Load cell (measuring means)
5 CPU (second CPU)
6 ROM (second storage device)
7 RAM
8 Communication interface (second communication means)
9 heater 10 management device 11 operation unit 12 display unit 13 CPU (first CPU)
14 ROM (first storage device)
15 RAM
16 input / output interface 17 communication interface (first communication means)
30 network (communication network)
100 rice processing equipment management system

Claims (4)

A rice processing equipment management system that performs maintenance of cooked rice processing equipment via communication by a management device,
The management device includes a first CPU, a first storage device that stores predetermined values of a plurality of parameters related to an operation of the cooked rice processing device, and a first communication unit configured to communicate with the cooked rice processing device. And having
The cooked rice processing device includes a second CPU that controls operation of the device, a second storage device that stores a part of set values of a plurality of parameters related to an operation of the device, and the second storage device. Measuring means for measuring a value of a parameter other than the parameter stored in the control device, and second communication means for communicating with the management device,
The first CPU included in the management device compares the parameter acquired from the second CPU included in the cooked rice processing equipment with a default value stored in the first storage device. On the other hand, a cooked rice processing equipment management system characterized by controlling the operation of the cooked rice processing equipment so as to correct the parameters of the cooked rice processing equipment to appropriate values.   The measuring means is means for measuring information on the torque of a motor used for stirring the rice, means for measuring the temperature of the rice for molding the processed product, and measuring the quantity of rice for molding the processed product. The cooked rice processing equipment management system according to claim 1, further comprising at least one of means for performing the processing.   The first CPU of the management device accumulates data of a defect or an error in the one or more cooked rice processing devices in the first storage device and obtains statistics. Rice processing equipment management system described in.   The first CPU of the management device updates the program stored in the second storage device in a batch with the one or more cooked rice processing devices via communication. The cooked rice processing equipment management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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