KR102656058B1 - IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system implemented to enable customers who are inexperienced in operating a kiosk to easily order drinks through voice interactive ordering, and to order, pay, and ship ordered drinks through voice conversation with customers. Voice interactive kiosk devices that support; an automated server that requests the production of a beverage in response to a beverage order request received from the voice interactive kiosk device; and a beverage production device that simultaneously produces two or more beverages in response to a beverage production request received from the automated server.

Description

IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system

The present invention relates to an IoT-based beverage production automation system, and more specifically, to an IoT-based beverage production automation system implemented so that customers who are inexperienced in operating a kiosk can easily order drinks through voice interactive ordering.

Recently, as the demand for coffee increases, various coffee shops are appearing, and as the tendency to place importance on the quality of coffee becomes clear, coffee beverage production machines that produce coffee beverages are being developed and distributed in various forms.

In coffee shops in areas where many companies are located, a problem existed where one person had to wait a long time to order a coffee drink because many people gathered at the coffee shop at the same time during lunch time.

Meanwhile, the above-mentioned background technology is technical information that the inventor possessed for deriving the present invention or acquired in the process of deriving the present invention, and cannot necessarily be said to be known technology disclosed to the general public before filing the application for the present invention. .

Korean Patent No. 10-1817562 (announced on January 11, 2018)

One aspect of the present invention provides an IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system that allows customers who are inexperienced in operating a kiosk to easily order drinks through voice interactive ordering.

The technical problem of the present invention is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

An IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a voice interactive kiosk device that supports ordering, payment, and delivery of ordered beverages through voice conversation with customers; an automated server that requests the production of a beverage in response to a beverage order request received from the voice interactive kiosk device; and a beverage production device that simultaneously produces two or more beverages in response to a beverage production request received from the automated server.

In one embodiment, the IoT-based beverage production automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention processes payment according to the order and payment information received from the automation server and then sends payment completion information to the automation server. It may further include an unmanned POS terminal that transmits data to the kiosk device and the automation server.

In one embodiment, the IoT-based beverage production automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed at each table in a store selling beverages, and is configured to receive information from the automation server according to the shipment of a beverage that has been manufactured in the beverage production device. It may further include an order tablet that notifies the customer of the ready status of the ordered product by issuing a receipt corresponding to the received shipping information.

In one embodiment, the IoT-based beverage production automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a terminal given to a customer who orders a beverage, and when receiving shipment information about the ordered product delivered from the automation server, an alarm is sent. It may further include a customer pager that rings to recognize the set user.

In one embodiment, the beverage production device includes a main frame having a top; A plurality of beverage serving robots installed on the main frame and manufacturing and providing at least one type of beverage in response to a beverage production request requested from the automation server; It may include; and a beverage provision unit disposed on the main frame within the operating radius of the beverage provision robot and onto which the beverage manufactured by the beverage provision robot is placed.

In one embodiment, the beverage serving robot includes an articulated robot having at least one joint; and two grippers installed on the articulated robot while opposing each other to grip an object.

In one embodiment, the gripper includes a grip frame that is bent at least once so as to grip an object; and a plurality of object supports installed at each node of the grip frame to support objects held by the grip frame.

In one embodiment, the object support portion is recessed from the inward surface of the grip frame on which the object is seated, and the rear end is formed to protrude from the outward surface of the grip frame so that the inner side is disposed outside the outward surface of the grip frame. Prevention housing; a first module installed inside the prevention unit housing to receive and provide air from a rear end of the prevention unit housing exposed to the outward surface of the grip frame; A second module is formed in a bellows structure capable of expanding or contracting, is installed to cover the front end of the first module, is disposed along the inside of the prevention housing, and is expanded by air provided from the first module; and a third module installed to cover the front end of the second module, supported by the second module, and exposed from the inner surface of the grip frame to support an object held by the grip frame.

In one embodiment, the second module is disposed in the prevention housing in an extended state to support the third module to be exposed from the inner surface to the grip frame, and is expanded by wind provided from the first module. In this state, as the third module is in close contact with the object, it is contracted by the force transmitted from the third module, and when the object is separated from the third module, it is extended again by the wind provided from the first module. 3 The module can be exposed from the inner surface of the grip frame.

In one embodiment, the first module includes a module housing formed in a cylindrical shape with an open front end and installed inside the prevention housing; a buffer fan installed inside the module housing, which is rotated when the third module comes into contact with an object and blows wind toward the opening of the module housing to supply air to the second module; It is installed to be rotatably connected to the opening of the module housing so as to open and close the opening of the module housing, and is seated and covers the opening of the module housing. When the third module comes into contact with an object, it is driven rotationally to open the opening of the module housing. a housing cover that opens and is seated again to cover the opening of the module housing when the second module is extended again after the object is separated from the third module; and a plurality of air inlets formed through the rear end of the prevention unit housing and protruding from the outward surface of the grip frame to allow air to flow into the inside of the prevention unit housing.

In one embodiment, the third module includes an extension tube formed in the form of a cylindrical tube and installed along the front edge of the second module; an adhesion plate installed to cover the front end of the extension tube to support an object held by the grip frame; and a plurality of buffer valves installed along the circumference of the extension pipe at regular intervals to open the extension pipe so that air supplied from the buffer fan is discharged, but to block air flowing into the extension pipe. It can be included.

In one embodiment, the prevention unit housing may have an edge seating groove extending along the edge of the front opening so that the edge of the adhesion plate can be seated.

According to one aspect of the present invention described above, customers who are inexperienced in operating a kiosk can easily order drinks through voice interactive ordering.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and various effects may be included within the scope apparent to those skilled in the art from the contents described below.

Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating the schematic configuration of an IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the beverage production device of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing the beverage serving robot of Figure 2.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing the gripper of Figure 3.
Figure 5 is a diagram showing the object support part of Figure 4.

The detailed description of the present invention described below refers to the accompanying drawings, which show by way of example specific embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that the various embodiments of the invention are different from one another but are not necessarily mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures and characteristics described herein may be implemented in one embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Additionally, it should be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the detailed description that follows is not intended to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims, together with all equivalents to what those claims assert, if properly described. Similar reference numbers in the drawings refer to identical or similar functions across various aspects.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating the schematic configuration of an IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the IoT-based beverage production automation system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a voice interactive kiosk device 100, an automation server 200, and a beverage production device 300.

The voice interactive kiosk device 100 supports ordering, payment, and shipping of ordered drinks through voice conversation with customers.

The automation server 200 requests the beverage production device 300 to produce a beverage in response to a beverage order request received from the voice interactive kiosk device 100.

The beverage production device 300 simultaneously produces two or more beverages in response to a beverage production request received from the automation server 200.

The IoT-based beverage production automation system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention having the configuration described above may further include an unmanned POS terminal 400.

The unmanned POS terminal 400 processes payment according to the order and payment information received from the automation server 200 and then sends payment completion information to the automation server 200. It is transmitted to the kiosk device 100 and the automation server 200.

The IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention having the configuration described above may further include an order tablet 500.

The order tablet 500 is installed at each table in a store that sells beverages, and issues a receipt corresponding to the shipment information received from the automation server 200 according to the shipment of the beverage that has been manufactured in the beverage manufacturing device 300. The customer is notified of the readiness status of the ordered product.

The IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention having the configuration described above may further include a customer pager 600.

The customer pager 600 is a terminal given to a customer who has ordered a drink. When it receives delivery information about the ordered product delivered from the automation server 200, it sounds an alarm so that the set user is aware of it.

The IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention having the configuration described above allows customers who are inexperienced in operating a kiosk to easily order beverages through voice interactive ordering.

Figure 2 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the beverage production device of Figure 1.

Referring to Figure 2, the beverage production device 300 includes a main frame 310, a plurality of beverage serving robots (320-1, 320-2), and a beverage serving unit 330.

The main frame 310 has a top plate, a plurality of beverage serving robots (320-1, 320-2), a beverage serving unit 330, and various items necessary for manufacturing beverages.

A plurality of beverage serving robots (320-1, 320-2) are installed on the mainframe 310 and produce at least one type of beverage at the same time or at the same time in response to a beverage production request requested from the automation server 200. Afterwards, it is provided to the beverage service department (330).

The beverage providing unit 330 is disposed on the main frame 310 within the operating radius of the beverage providing robot 320, and the beverage that has been manufactured in the beverage providing robot 320 is placed on it.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing the beverage serving robot of Figure 2.

Referring to FIG. 3, the beverage serving robot 320 includes an articulated robot 321 and two grippers 322-1 and 322-2.

The articulated robot 321 has at least one joint.

Two grippers 322 are installed on the articulated robot 321 while opposing each other so that they can grip an object C such as a cup.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing the gripper of Figure 3.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the gripper 322 includes a grip frame 3221 and a plurality of object supports 700.

The grip frame 3221 is bent at least once to be able to grip an object.

A plurality of object support units 700 are installed at each node of the grip frame 3221 to support objects held by the grip frame 3221.

The gripper 322 having the above-described configuration can effectively prevent the object from being damaged or separated by excessive force when gripping the object.

Figure 5 is a diagram showing the object support part of Figure 4.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the object support unit 700 includes a prevention unit housing 740, a first module 710, a second module 720, and a third module 730.

The prevention housing 740 is recessed from the inward surface of the grip frame 3221 on which the object is seated, and the rear end is formed from the outward surface of the grip frame 3221 so that the inner side is disposed outside the outward surface of the grip frame 3221. It is formed to protrude, and components such as a first module 710, a second module 720, and a third module 730 are installed.

The first module 710 is installed inside the prevention housing 740 and receives air from the rear end of the prevention housing 740 exposed to the outward surface of the grip frame 3221.

In one embodiment, the first module 710 may include a module housing 711, a buffer fan 712, a housing cover 713, and a plurality of air inlets 714.

The module housing 711 is formed in a cylindrical shape with an open front end and is installed inside the prevention housing 740.

The buffer fan 712 is installed inside the module housing 711, and when the third module 730 comes into contact with an object, it is driven to rotate and blows wind toward the opening of the module housing 711 to blow the second module 720. Supply air to

The housing cover 713 is rotatably connected to the opening of the module housing 711 so as to open and close the opening of the module housing 711, and is seated and covers the opening of the module housing 711. Third module ( When 730 comes in contact with an object, it is rotated to open the opening of the module housing 711, and when the second module 720 is extended again after the object is separated from the third module 730, the module housing 711 is opened. The opening is covered again and seated.

A plurality of air inlets 714 are formed penetrating along the rear end of the prevention housing 740, which is formed to protrude from the outward surface of the grip frame 3221 to allow air to flow into the inside of the prevention housing 740. .

The second module 720 is formed in a bellows-type structure capable of expanding or contracting, is installed to cover the front end of the first module 710, and is disposed along the inside of the prevention housing 740, and the first module 710 It is expanded by air provided from.

In one embodiment, the second module 720 is disposed in the prevention housing 740 in an extended state and supports the third module 730 to be exposed from the inward surface by the grip frame 3221, and the first module As the third module 730 is in close contact with the object while being stretched by the wind provided from 710, it is contracted by the force transmitted from the third module 730, and the object is separated from the third module 730. Then, the third module 730 may be exposed from the inner surface of the grip frame 3221 by being extended again by the wind provided from the first module 710.

The third module 730 is installed to cover the front end of the second module 720, is supported by the second module 720, is exposed from the inner surface of the grip frame 3221, and is held by the grip frame 3221. Support things that work.

In one embodiment, the third module 730 may include an extension tube 731, a contact plate 732, and a buffer valve 733.

The extension tube 731 is formed in the form of a cylindrical tube and is installed along the front edge of the second module 720.

The adhesion plate 732 is installed to cover the front end of the extension tube 731 and supports the object held by the grip frame 3221.

In one embodiment, the prevention housing 740 may have an edge seating groove 742 extending along the edge of the front opening so that the edge of the adhesion plate 732 can be seated.

The buffer valve 733 is installed in a plurality at regular intervals along the circumference of the extension pipe 731, and opens the extension pipe 731 so that the air supplied from the buffer fan is discharged. Blocks incoming air.

The object support unit 700 having the above-described configuration can effectively prevent the object from being damaged or separated by excessive force when holding the object.

The above-described embodiments are for illustrative purposes, and those skilled in the art will recognize that the above-described embodiments can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical idea or essential features of the above-described embodiments. You will understand. Therefore, the above-described embodiments should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. For example, each component described as unitary may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope sought to be protected through this specification is indicated by the patent claims described later rather than the detailed description above, and should be interpreted to include the meaning and scope of the claims and all changes or modified forms derived from the equivalent concept. .

10: IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system
100: Voice interactive kiosk device
200: automation server
300: Beverage manufacturing device
400: Unmanned POS terminal
500: Order tablet
600: Customer pager

Claims (5)

A voice interactive kiosk device that supports ordering, payment, and delivery of ordered drinks through voice conversation with customers;
an automated server that requests the production of a beverage in response to a beverage order request received from the voice interactive kiosk device; and
It includes a beverage production device that simultaneously produces two or more beverages in response to a beverage production request received from the automated server,
The beverage manufacturing device,
Mainframe with top plate;
A plurality of beverage serving robots installed on the main frame and manufacturing and providing at least one type of beverage in response to a beverage production request requested from the automation server; and
It includes a beverage serving unit disposed on the main frame within the operating radius of the beverage serving robot and onto which the beverage manufactured by the beverage serving robot is placed,
The beverage serving robot is,
A multi-joint robot having at least one joint; and
It includes two grippers installed on the articulated robot while opposing each other to grip an object,
The gripper is,
A grip frame that is bent at least once so as to grip an object; and
A plurality of object supports are installed at each node of the grip frame to support objects held by the grip frame,
The object support part,
A prevention housing that is recessed from the inward surface of the grip frame on which an object is placed, and whose rear end protrudes from the outward surface of the grip frame so that the inner side is disposed outward from the outward surface of the grip frame;
a first module installed inside the prevention unit housing to receive and provide air from a rear end of the prevention unit housing exposed to the outward surface of the grip frame;
A second module is formed in a bellows structure capable of expanding or contracting, is installed to cover the front end of the first module, is disposed along the inside of the prevention housing, and is expanded by air provided from the first module; and
A third module is installed to cover the front end of the second module, is supported by the second module, and is exposed from the inner surface of the grip frame to support an object held by the grip frame.
The second module is,
It is disposed on the prevention housing in an extended state to support the third module to be exposed from the inner surface by the grip frame, and in the extended state, the third module is in close contact with an object due to the wind provided from the first module. As the object is released from the third module, it is contracted by the force transmitted from the third module, and when the object is separated from the third module, it is expanded again by the wind provided from the first module, exposing the third module from the inward surface of the grip frame. Let me do it,
The first module is,
a module housing formed in a cylindrical shape with an open front end and installed inside the prevention housing;
a buffer fan installed inside the module housing, which is rotated when the third module comes into contact with an object and blows wind toward the opening of the module housing to supply air to the second module;
It is installed to be rotatably connected to the opening of the module housing so as to open and close the opening of the module housing, and is seated and covers the opening of the module housing. When the third module comes into contact with an object, it is driven rotationally to open the opening of the module housing. a housing cover that opens and is seated again to cover the opening of the module housing when the second module is extended again after the object is separated from the third module; and
IoT-based beverage production automation system comprising; a plurality of air inlets formed along the rear end of the prevention unit housing to protrude from the outward surface of the grip frame to allow air to flow into the inside of the prevention unit housing; .
According to paragraph 1,
After payment is made according to the order and payment information received from the automated server, payment completion information is sent to the automated server. An IoT-based beverage production automation system further comprising: an unmanned POS terminal transmitting to the kiosk device and the automation server.
According to paragraph 1,
It is installed at each table in a store that sells beverages, and notifies customers of the readiness status of the ordered product by issuing a receipt corresponding to the shipment information received from the automated server upon shipment of the beverage that has been manufactured from the beverage manufacturing device. An IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system that further includes an order tablet.
According to paragraph 1,
A terminal given to a customer who ordered a beverage, and a customer pager that sounds an alarm when receiving delivery information about the ordered product received from the automation server so that the set user is aware of it; an IoT-based beverage manufacturing automation system that further includes .
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