JP2021149434A - Automatic noodle cooking and serving system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an automatic noodle cooking and serving system with which noodle dishes according to customers' liking can be served and the customers can comfortably enjoy their meals.SOLUTION: An automatic noodle cooking and serving system has the following components in a noodle dish producing space 1 in a restaurant: multiple production lines each of which includes a bowl/dish providing device 21, a soup pouring device 22, condiment putting devices 23a and 23b, a noodle placing device 24, a noodle boiling machine 25, a noodle draining machine 26, and topping placing devices 27a and 27b; and two serving preparation tables on which place noodle dishes are placed which have been cooked. A customer visiting the restaurant takes a seat at a table 3 which is vacant and make an order using a terminal device 11 situated on the table 3. The customer selects a dish to order, and selects a kind and an amount of noodle, a kind of soup, kinds and amounts of condiments, and kinds and amounts of toppings, on an order screen. Once the order is determined, a price is calculated and a payment is processed on the terminal device 11. After the payment processing is completed, control commands are transmitted to the respective devices in the production line, and a dish corresponding to the order is automatically cooked and served to the table 3 at which the customer who made the order is seated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

According to the present invention, an orderer can order noodles from a terminal device while sitting at a seat such as a table in a restaurant or the like, and receive an automatic noodle cooking provided by an automatic noodle production line. It is about the provision system.

Noodle dishes such as ramen, udon, soba, and spaghetti tend to be considered as popular dishes in general, and at noodle specialty stores, not only the seasoning but also how quickly the dishes can be served is an important factor. I don't like being cooked.

As a technique for automating or semi-automating the provision of such a dish, for example, there are inventions described in Patent Documents 1 to 4.

In Patent Document 1, as an automatic processing cooking and sales device for noodles such as udon, soba, ramen, and spaghetti, when a customer inserts a coin or a card into the reception means and performs a selection operation of the noodles to be sold, the order card Upon issuance, an automatic processing cooking device consisting of noodle making means, boiled noodle means, and boiled noodle cleaning means is activated, the desired boiled noodles are processed and cooked, placed in a container, and noodles are made from the reception of orders for noodles. An automatic processing cooking and sales device that can perform boiling processing, cleaning, and delivery all at once is disclosed.

Patent Document 2 describes in a noodle automatic cooking device in which a water-permeable storage container containing noodles is boiled and cooked through a boiling water tank, and the cooked noodles are discharged from the water-permeable storage container to the next process. A water-permeable storage container that can open and close the bottom wall provided on the upper part of the support rod that is supported by a horizontally moving holder so that it can move up and down, and a lift device that lifts the water-permeable storage container to the noodle discharge position above the boiling water. An opening operation mechanism that opens the bottom wall of the water-permeable storage container located at the discharge position of noodles, and a water-permeable storage container that is provided above the water-permeable storage container whose bottom wall is opened by this opening / closing operation mechanism. An automatic noodle cooking device provided with a water discharge nozzle for discharging water toward the bottom wall of a water-permeable storage container while the container is stopped is disclosed.

In Patent Document 3, a restaurant that provides noodles has a cooking system that simplifies cooking by mechanizing the cooking method, such as a terminal device for inputting a customer's order, a conveyor for transporting the bowl, and a conveyor. It is equipped with a soup supply machine that injects soup stock into a container placed on the container, a noodle boiling machine that puts boiled noodles into a container placed on a conveyor and infused with soup stock, and a computer. A noodle cooking system that controls the conveyor, soup stock supply machine, and noodle boiling machine based on the order data of is disclosed, and when a customer purchases a meal ticket using an automatic ticket vending machine as a terminal device. , It is described that the order data corresponding to the meal ticket is transmitted to the computer.

In Patent Document 4, as a small noodle manufacturing apparatus used for serving or for a small number of people, a small amount of noodle powder and water for a small number of people are provided from a powder input section and a water input section containing the noodle flour. After throwing into the stirring part and mixing the noodle powder and water by the stirring part to form one or more balls, the moving bottom plate of the stirring part is moved to open the bottom surface of the stirring part, and the balls are formed. Is then moved to the extrusion cup, then the balls in the extrusion cup are pressed by the extrusion device and extruded as string-shaped noodles from the extrusion port with many holes in the extrusion cup, and into the boiled part with a moving basket. Put the string-shaped noodles, then heat them in the boiled part with a moving basket with boiling water at an appropriate temperature and boil them, then move the boiled noodles from the moving basket to the noodle washing part, and then boil the noodles. A noodle manufacturing apparatus for producing noodles by washing and cooling is disclosed.

Japanese Patent No. 03-067388 Japanese Patent No. 03-068315 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-163343 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-218389

Noodle dishes such as ramen, udon, soba, and spaghetti have long been popular around the world, and there are many noodle specialty stores, some of which are popular due to their unique manufacturing methods and seasonings. many.

However, since it is a popular dish, there are many stores with relatively small audience seats, and there are few noodle specialty stores where you can enjoy your meal slowly.

In addition, even in the case of a store that is gaining popularity due to its unique manufacturing method and seasoning, it is not accepted by everyone because of the taste preferences of customers and health consciousness. From the point of view of the customer who is the orderer, the number of favorite restaurants is limited, and it is difficult to receive dishes tailored to one's taste.

Furthermore, there are problems such as a decrease in the number of noodle craftsmen who can hand down popular shops and a rise in labor costs.

The inventions described in Patent Documents 1 to 4 described above automate or semi-automate a part of the noodle dish production line or the order of the noodle dish to rationalize the provision of the noodle dish, reduce labor costs, and the like. However, it is merely an automation attempt, and it is difficult to provide noodle dishes comparable to general noodle specialty stores, let alone provide dishes that meet the tastes of customers.

The present invention has been invented based on the above background, and it is possible to provide noodle dishes according to the tastes of the ordering customer in the automation of the production line, and from ordering to eating the noodle dishes. The purpose is to provide an automatic noodle cooking provision system that allows customers to enjoy a relaxing meal by streamlining the flow.

The noodle automatic cooking providing system of the present invention includes a noodle supply device that supplies a selected amount of noodles to a boiled noodle machine, and a plurality of boiled noodle machines that boil the noodles supplied from the noodle supply device for a selected time. One or more soup-adding devices for adding a selected amount of seasoning and selected soup to a tableware such as a bowl or a plate, and one or more for adding noodles boiled by the boiled noodle machine to the tableware. One or more noodle dish production lines equipped with a boiled noodle filling device and one or more filling devices for charging a selected amount of ingredients into the tableware, and a plurality of orders installed near the seat. An orderer who inputs information on the orderer of noodles to the ordering terminal device or a server connected to the ordering terminal device via a communication line, which is an automatic noodle cooking providing system equipped with a noodle ordering terminal device. Order information storage that stores data related to the past orders of the noodle orderer in association with the input means, the orderer information storage means that stores the information about the noodle orderer, and the information about the noodle orderer. Means, noodle amount selection means for selecting the amount of noodles to be ordered, soup selection means for selecting the type or amount of soup to be ordered, seasoning selection means for selecting the type or amount of seasoning, and ingredients for ordering. The noodle supply device, the noodle supply device, using the information selected by the noodle selection means, the soup selection means, the seasoning selection means, and the ingredient selection means as control information. It is characterized in that it is provided with a boiled noodle machine, the soup and the like charging device, the noodle charging device, and a control information transmitting means for transmitting to each control means for controlling the operation of the ingredient charging device. be.

As a boiled noodle machine, a commercially available boiled noodle machine can also be used, and there are those equipped with a noodle washing means for washing boiled noodles and a hot water draining means for draining boiled noodles. .. In addition to the boiled noodle machine, a noodle washing means (noodle washing machine) or a hot water draining means (hot water draining machine) may be used separately.

Typical types of noodles include noodles for ramen and noodles for udon noodles, and can also be applied to soba noodles and spaghetti. Of these, the case is not limited to handling only one type of noodles, and a plurality of production lines may be provided so that a plurality of types of noodles can be selected by the noodle selection means. In addition, a plurality of types of noodles for ramen, noodles for udon, noodles for soba, and noodles for spaghetti may be prepared and selected.

In addition, the ordering terminal device or a server connected to the ordering terminal device via a communication line is provided with a noodle information storage means (memory device, etc.) for storing information on selectable noodles, soups, and seasonings, and the orderer. Can be selected by viewing or listening to information on noodles, soups, and seasonings in text or video on the screen of the ordering terminal.

In addition, the type and amount of soup selected by the soup selection means, the type and amount of seasoning selected by the seasoning selection means, and the type and amount of ingredients selected by the ingredient selection means are displayed on the server. By providing a recommendation value storage means for storing a standard selection value as a recommendation value according to the situation, the orderer can easily select the selection value without hesitation.

In addition, the ordering terminal device or the server connected to the ordering terminal device via a communication line is provided with a calorie calculation means and a salt content calculation means corresponding to the selected values of noodles, soup, seasonings, ingredients, etc. selected by the orderer. You may.

That is, the orderer knows the calories and salt content by calculating the calories of the finished dish or calculating the salt content based on the type and amount of the selected ingredients and displaying these. Can be done. In addition, if the orderer thinks that the amount of calories or salt is excessive, he / she can reselect.

In addition, if the ordering terminal device or the server connected to the ordering terminal device via a communication line is provided with a means for creating a montage image of the finished product corresponding to the selected values of noodles, soup, and seasonings selected by the orderer, The orderer can recognize the completed state of the noodle dish selected in advance, and may reselect as necessary.

Furthermore, if the ordering terminal device is provided with a settlement means for paying the fee and the selected noodle dish can be paid by operating the ordering terminal, there is no need to set a cash register in the store. , You can save money.

Payment by the settlement method can be made after the noodle dishes are served, but if payment is made at the same time as the order, payment problems are less likely to occur and it is rational.

In addition, if a communication means that enables mutual transmission of information between the ordering terminal device and a mobile terminal such as the orderer's mobile phone, for example, a short-range communication means, is made to be memorized in the mobile terminal. It is also possible to operate the ordering terminal device or to have a part of the functions of the ordering terminal device in the mobile terminal by using the ID information and the password information of the orderer.

Further, the order terminal device is provided with an order history display means for displaying the past data of the orderer stored in the order information storage means, and the orderer relates to his / her own order history displayed in the order history display means. Information can also be used to enable orders.

In addition, as a means for collating the ordered dish with the orderer, that is, for surely providing the orderer with the dish ordered by the person himself / herself, for example, tableware such as bowls and plates on which noodle dishes are provided, or tableware It is conceivable to provide an orderer identification means for displaying the order number of the orderer, or the table number and position where the orderer is seated on the tray on which the orderer is placed.

The orderer identification means may be one using an RFID system using an FR tag, or simply one in which a paper printed with an order number or an orderer's table number is issued.

The noodle automatic cooking provision system of the present invention basically automates the provision of one or more kinds of noodle dishes, but an automatic production line for dishes other than noodles is provided in combination with them. It can also be a system for serving food.

In addition, for customers who are unfamiliar with terminal operation, an ordering system using a simple ticket vending machine and, in some cases, a system for accepting oral orders can be used together.

The noodle automatic cooking provision system of the present invention not only automates the production line of noodle dishes, but also adjusts the amount of boiled noodles, the taste of soup, the type and amount of seasonings and ingredients, etc. according to the taste of the ordering customer. Since it can be adjusted freely, it is possible to provide noodle dishes that meet the tastes of individual customers.

Since the ordering customer can place an order from the terminal of the table after securing a seat, he / she can place an order in a relaxed and calm atmosphere and enjoy a relaxing meal.

Further, by storing the information of the ordering customer, the history of the order, and the like in an external server or the like, it is possible for the customers who frequently visit the store to easily place the order.

Labor costs can be significantly reduced by automating the production line, ordering at terminals, and processing settlement of accounts. In addition to rationalization during busy times such as lunch and supper, on the contrary, it is possible to handle with the minimum number of personnel during off-peak hours, which also makes it possible to significantly reduce costs.

It is a figure which conceptually showed the arrangement of the noodle automatic production line, the table, and the order terminal apparatus in a store in one Embodiment of the noodle automatic cooking provision system of this invention. It is a flowchart which schematically showed the flow from the visit of a customer to a store to the order operation, the payment of a fee, the production of a noodle dish, and the serving in one embodiment of the noodle automatic cooking provision system of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which showed the relationship between the order terminal apparatus in a store, and an external server in one Embodiment of the noodle automatic cooking provision system of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which showed the function of the system component apparatus of the noodle automatic cooking provision system of this invention, and the relationship between the apparatus.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 conceptually shows the arrangement of an automatic noodle production line, a table, and an order terminal device in a store in one embodiment of the automatic noodle cooking provision system of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a customer's visit to the store. It is a flowchart which roughly shows the flow from order operation, payment of fee, production of noodle dish, and serving.

In the illustrated example, the tableware supply device 21, the soup filling device 22, the seasoning filling devices 23a and 23b, the plurality of noodle throwing devices 24, the boiled noodle machine 25, the hot water drainer 26, and the ingredients are placed in the noodle dish manufacturing space 1 in the store. A plurality of production lines including the charging devices 27a and 27b and a serving table 2 for placing noodle dishes cooked in each production line are provided.

Although omitted in the figure, the tableware or the tray on which the tableware is placed can be moved between the devices by a belt conveyor or a transfer device. The operation of each device is based on the information input by the terminal device 11 (tablet, etc.) of the table 3, and a control signal is created by a server installed in the store or an external server connected by a communication line, and the control signal is created. It is controlled by a control signal.

Looking at one production line, the tableware supply device 21 installs tableware such as plates in the case of bowls or spaghetti. Instead of placing the tableware directly, a tray on which the tableware is placed may be placed.

In addition, in order to allow the orderer to collate the ordered dishes, the order number of the orderer or the orderer should be placed on the tableware such as bowls and plates on which the noodle dishes are served, or on the tray on which the dishes are placed. It is desirable to provide an orderer identification means for displaying the seated table number and position. Specifically, one using an RFID system using an FR tag, or simply one in which a paper printed with an order number or a table number of an orderer is issued can be used.

The type of soup selected by the terminal device 11 is poured into the tableware from the soup filling device 22. Subsequently, the type and amount of seasoning selected by the seasoning charging devices 23a and 23b are charged into the tableware. Although the figure shows two seasoning input devices 23a and 23b, three or more may be used. In addition, the unselected seasonings are passed through the tableware as they are without being added.

One or more boiled noodle machines 25 are installed along the production line, and the selected type and amount of noodles charged into the boiled noodle machine 25 from the noodle charging device 24 are boiled for the time selected by the boiled noodle machine 25. Raise the noodles, transfer them to the hot water drainer 26, drain the hot water, and add the noodles to the tableware that has already been filled with soup and seasonings.

The boiled noodle machine 25 can boil a plurality of noodles at the same time, but in the flow on the line, the boiling time in the boiled noodle machine 25 takes the longest time. You can increase the speed. However, it is necessary to control the relationship between individual order data and individual tableware so that it is always maintained.

Subsequently, the type and amount of the ingredients selected by the ingredient adding devices 27a and 27b are added to the tableware into which the noodles have been added. Although the figure shows two tool loading devices 27a and 27b, three or more may be used. In addition, the unselected ingredients are passed through the tableware as they are without being thrown in.

The tableware to which the ingredients are finally put is installed on the serving table 2 extending to the end points of the plurality of production lines. The noodle dish is completed in this state, but if necessary, the clerk may check the finish and make some adjustments on the serving table 2.

From the serving table 2, the clerk carries the food to the orderer's table by displaying or reading the tableware or tray of the orderer's identification means. Alternatively, the orderer may go to pick it up.

The operation of the production line has been described above based on FIG. 1, but the flow from the customer's visit to the store to the order operation, payment of charges, production of noodle dishes, and serving will be described below based on FIG. ..

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the flow from the customer's visit to the store to the order operation, the payment of the fee, the production of the noodle dish, and the serving in one embodiment of the automatic noodle cooking provision system of the present invention. be.

Customers who come to the store sit at an empty table and place an order from a terminal device such as a tablet installed on the table. A customer who has an ID as a customer in advance enters the ID and password to enter the order screen. Customers who do not have an ID enter the order screen by setting an ID and password as necessary. Customers who do not want to provide personal data skip settings such as ID and enter the order screen.

Customers who have My Page, who selects the cooking item they want to order on the order screen and has registered their own order history in advance, can place an order using the favorite data on My Page. At that time, if you want to adjust the amount, taste, and other conditions that are different from the data registered in the favorites, perform the correction operation and correct or add the favorite data as necessary.

If you do not have My Page, select the type and amount of noodles, then the type and amount of soup, the type and amount of seasonings, and the type and amount of ingredients.

When the order is decided, the calorie and salt content of the ordered dish and the montage photo of the expected completion are displayed on the screen of the terminal device, and if necessary, it is registered as a favorite on My Page.

The price of the dish is calculated by the decision of the order, and the accounting process is performed according to the displayed screen. For accounting processing, online settlement can be used from the terminal. Alternatively, the clerk may be paid in cash. In addition, settlement processing can be performed by using communication between the terminal device of the table and a form terminal such as a smartphone carried by the customer.

When the accounting process is completed, the control command is transmitted to each device on the production line according to the selected order, and the food according to the order is automatically cooked.

When the ordered food is completed, it is served from the serving table to the orderer's table, and the orderer can perform ordering, accounting, and meals while sitting at the table.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing the relationship between an order terminal device in a store and an external server in one embodiment of the automatic noodle cooking provision system of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a system configuration device of the automatic noodle cooking provision system of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram which showed the relationship between a function and a device.

In the example of FIG. 3, the main data and applications are placed on an external server composed of a web server, an application server, and a database server, and the orderer places an order from the tablet-type terminal device 11 installed in the table 3 and also orders them. It makes it possible to perform accounting processing. In FIG. 3, the relationship between the external server and the production line is omitted.

By communication between the mobile terminal 12 owned by the orderer and the terminal device 11 of the table 3, the mobile terminal 12 performs a part of the input operation from the terminal device 11 and the display function of the terminal device 11. be able to.
FIG. 4 specifically shows the relationship between the terminal device and the external server in FIG.

The terminal device includes data input means such as a keyboard, buttons, or voice input means, and display means such as a monitor screen, but a general tablet terminal or the like can be used.

In the memory area of the data server, for example, a manufacturing apparatus DB, a cooking DB, a food material DB, an order information DB, a recommended value DB, and an accounting processing DB are stored.

Data related to specifications, operations, controls, etc. of the manufacturing device are stored in the manufacturing device DB. The cooking DB and the food material DB store various information related to the food to be ordered, such as the type of food and food, so that the orderer can refer to it when ordering.

The order information DB stores orderer information, store visit / order history, favorite data set by the orderer, and the like. In addition, the recommended value DB stores recommended value data and the like so as to be used as a reference when ordering. The accounting processing DB stores food, food prices, data for settlement processing, and the like.

The application server is a program that generates support data that supports the operation of each device on the production line based on the input data from the terminal device and various data stored in the data server, and the calories and salt content of the selected dish. A program to calculate, a program to create a montage photo of the completed state of the selected dish, a program to account for the ordered dish, etc. are installed.

The orderer can enter the ID and password, the order and the settlement of accounts from the terminal, confirm the order on the screen of the terminal, display the calories and salt content, and see the montage photo of the ordered food.

1 ... Noodle cooking space, 2 ... Serving table, 3 ... Table,
11 ... Ordering terminal device (tablet), 12 ... Mobile terminal (mobile phone),
21 ... Tableware supply device, 22 ... Soup filling device, 23a, 23b ... Seasoning filling device, 24 ... Noodle throwing device, 25 ... Boiled noodle machine, 26 ... Hot water drainer, 27a, 27b ... Ingredient loading device

Claims (11)

A noodle supply device that supplies the selected amount of noodles to the boiled noodle machine,
A plurality of boiled noodle machines that boil the noodles supplied from the noodle supply device for a selected time, and
One or more soup addition devices that add the selected amount of seasoning and the selected soup to the tableware, and
One or more boiled noodle charging devices that add the noodles boiled in the boiled noodle machine to the tableware, and
One or more ingredient loading devices for loading a selected amount of ingredients into the tableware,
With one or more noodle cooking lines,
Multiple ordering terminal devices installed near the seat,
It is a noodles automatic cooking provision system equipped with
For the ordering terminal device or the server connected to the ordering terminal device via a communication line,
An orderer input method for inputting noodle orderer information,
An orderer information storage means for storing information about the orderer of the noodles,
An order information storage means that stores data on past orders of the noodle orderer in association with the information on the noodle orderer.
Noodle quantity selection means to select the amount of noodles to order,
Soup selection means to select the type or amount of soup to order,
A seasoning selection method for selecting the type or amount of seasoning, and
Ingredient selection means for selecting the type or quantity of ingredients to order,
The noodle supply device, the boiled noodle machine, the soup or the like input device, the noodles, using the information selected by the noodle amount selection means, the soup selection means, the seasoning selection means, and the ingredient selection means as control information. A control information transmitting means for transmitting to the loading device and each control means for controlling the operation of the tool loading device, and
An automatic noodle cooking service system that is characterized by being provided with. In the noodle automatic cooking providing system according to claim 1, the boiled noodle machine is provided with a noodle washing means for washing boiled noodles or a hot water draining means for draining boiled noodles. Alternatively, the noodle automatic cooking providing system is provided with the noodle cleaning means or the hot water draining means separately from the boiled noodle machine. In the noodle automatic cooking providing system according to claim 1 or 2, a plurality of types of noodles can be selected as the noodles, and the terminal device is provided with a noodle selection means for selecting the type of noodles to be ordered. An automatic noodle cooking service system that is characterized by being cooked. In the noodle automatic cooking providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the noodles, soup, and seasonings that can be selected are related to the ordering terminal device or the server connected to the ordering terminal device via a communication line. Noodle automatic cooking provision system characterized by being provided with a noodle information storage means for storing information. In the noodle automatic cooking providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the ordering terminal device or the server connected to the ordering terminal device via a communication line is connected to the soup selected by the soup selection means. Standard selection values are recommended according to the type of noodles for the type or amount, the type or amount of seasoning selected by the seasoning selection means, and the type or amount of ingredients selected by the ingredient selection means. An automatic noodle cooking provision system characterized in that a recommended value storage means for storing as a value is provided. In the noodle automatic cooking providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the noodle, soup, and seasoning selected by the orderer are connected to the ordering terminal device or the server connected to the ordering terminal device via a communication line. An automatic noodle cooking providing system characterized by having a calorie calculation means or a salt calculation means corresponding to a selection value of a charge and an ingredient. In the noodle automatic cooking providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the noodle, soup, and seasoning selected by the orderer are connected to the ordering terminal device or the server connected to the ordering terminal device via a communication line. An automatic noodle cooking providing system characterized in that a means for creating a montage image of a finished product corresponding to a selected value of a fee is provided, and the montage image is displayed on the ordering terminal device. The noodle automatic cooking providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the ordering terminal device includes a settlement means for paying a fee. The noodle automatic cooking providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is provided with a communication means capable of mutual transmission of information between the ordering terminal device and the orderer's mobile terminal. An automatic noodle cooking system that features. In the noodle automatic cooking providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the ordering terminal device is an order history display means for displaying the past data of the orderer stored in the order information storage means. Is provided, and an automatic noodle cooking providing system is characterized in that an orderer can place an order by using information on his / her own order history displayed on the order history display means. In the noodle automatic cooking providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, the order number of the orderer or the table number or position where the orderer is seated is displayed on the tableware or the tray on which the tableware is placed. An automatic noodle cooking provision system characterized in that a means for identifying an orderer is provided.

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