TW202205971A - Sterilization device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a sterilization device that is provided on a conveyance path on which a support body, whereon food and beverages are placed, is conveyed from an upstream side to a downstream side. The sterilization device comprises: a device main body that has a pair of side wall sections which extend along the conveyance path and which stand upright from both sides of the conveyance path, and a top wall section that connects the upper ends of the side wall sections; and at least one illumination unit that is disposed in an internal space enclosed by the pair of side wall sections and the top wall section and that projects ultraviolet light. The support body conveyed by the conveyance path is configured to enter the internal space from an inlet on the upstream side of the device main body, and to exit to outside the internal space from an outlet on the downstream side of the device main body.

Description

Sterilization device

The present invention relates to a sterilization device provided on a conveyance path capable of conveying a support on which food and drink are placed from an upstream side to a downstream side.

In recent years, various food and drink supply systems have been proposed, such as conveyor belt sushi, etc. For example, in the system of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-279972, a storage body is conveyed on a conveyance path, and the storage body can store A plate with food and drink on it. The storage body is provided with: a placing part on which a plate can be placed; and a cover body which can cover the plate; when the customer sees the desired food and drink, the lid body can be opened and the plate on which the food and drink has been placed can be taken out .

[Problems to be Solved by Invention] However, in recent years, there has been an increasing demand for improved hygiene, and in particular, sterilization of parts that people can touch (the above-mentioned container, dishes, etc.) has been demanded. However, if the store staff is required to manually sterilize the container, the burden is heavy and a lot of time is required. In addition, it is possible to irradiate ultraviolet rays for sterilization, but store staff may be exposed to ultraviolet rays. The present invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a sterilization device that can sterilize a container or the like (support body) passing through a conveyance path by ultraviolet rays, thereby reducing the burden on store staff, or Prevent store staff from being exposed to UV rays.

[Technical means to solve the problem] The sterilization apparatus of the present invention is provided on a conveyance path capable of conveying the support on which the food and drink are placed from the upstream side to the downstream side, and the sterilization apparatus includes an apparatus body having a pair of side wall portions and a top wall part, the pair of side wall parts extending along the conveying path and standing up from both sides of the conveying path, the top wall part connecting the upper ends of the side wall parts; The inner space enclosed by the pair of side wall portions and the top wall portion can be irradiated with ultraviolet rays; and the support body conveyed by the conveying path is configured to enter from an inlet on the upstream side of the apparatus main body In the inner space, the outlet exits from the outlet on the downstream side of the device body to the outside of the inner space.

The above-mentioned sterilization device may include: at least one opening formed in any one of the pair of side walls and the top wall to communicate with the interior space and the outside; and a cover member that can be opened and closed The opening is freely closed.

The sterilization apparatus may further include stopping means for stopping the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays from the irradiation section when the cover member is switched from a closed state that closes the opening to an open state that exposes at least a part of the opening.

The above-mentioned sterilization apparatus may further include: at least one upstream shielding member disposed on the wall surface of the inner space on the upstream side of the irradiation unit; and at least one downstream shielding member on the downstream side of the irradiation unit , and is arranged on the wall surface of the aforementioned internal space; Furthermore, when the inner space is viewed from the entrance, the irradiating portion cannot be seen due to the upstream shielding member, and it is structured such that the downstream shielding member cannot see the inner space when viewed from the outlet. The aforementioned irradiated portion is seen.

The said sterilization apparatus can be comprised so that the said irradiation part may be arrange|positioned in the upper part of the said side wall part side of one of the said internal spaces, and it may be comprised so that an ultraviolet-ray may be irradiated downward toward the other said side wall part side from the said irradiation part.

The said sterilization apparatus can further be provided with the guide member which moves the said support body which entered the said internal space to the side of one said side wall part.

The above-mentioned sterilization device, wherein the support body can include: a base part that supports the food and drink; a lid that can openably and closably cover the food and drink by means of a hinge provided at one end of the base part; and and an operation part, which is provided on the side opposite to the hinge on the cover; and is configured to convey the support body so that the operation part faces one side of the side wall part.

[Effect of invention] According to the sterilization device of the present invention, when the support body is sterilized by ultraviolet rays, the burden on the store staff can be reduced, or the store staff can be prevented from being exposed to the ultraviolet rays.

<1. Outline of food and beverage provision system> Hereinafter, one Embodiment of the food-drinking food supply system provided with the sterilization apparatus concerning this invention is demonstrated, referring drawings. Fig. 1 is a plan view of the food and drink providing system, Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the conveyance path, and Fig. 3 is a front view of the conveyance path.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the food and drink providing system according to the present embodiment, taking as an example a system installed in a sushi restaurant, includes a first conveyance path 2 that conveys between the guest room S1 and the kitchen S2 A container (support) 1 that can accommodate food and drink; and a second conveyance path 4 that conveys a plate 11 carrying the food and drink that has been ordered. In the guest room S1, a plurality of guest booths (booths) 3 divided into booths are provided. Each guest box 3 is arranged along the conveyance paths 2 and 4 . Moreover, in each guest box 3, a rectangular dining table 31 is installed, and one side of the dining table 31 is installed in contact with the first conveyance path 2. As shown in FIG. Furthermore, the sterilization apparatus 600 is arrange|positioned in the part which faces the kitchen S2 in the 1st conveyance path 2. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , above the first conveyance path 2 , the second conveyance path 4 is arranged in parallel. In the container 1 conveyed by the first conveyance path 2, a plate 11 on which food and drink (sushi, Japanese soup, sweets, drinks, etc.) are placed is accommodated, and the customers of each guest box 3 can freely convey the path. 2, the plate 11 on which food and drink are placed is taken out, and the meal is taken on the dining table 31. On the other hand, on the second conveyance path 4, the plate 11 on which the ordered food and drink is placed can be conveyed.

In addition, on the dining table 31 of the guest box 3, a touch panel display 32 for placing an order, checkout, etc., and a loading device 33 for placing the plate 11 are arranged. By the second conveyance path 4 , the food and drink that has been ordered using the touch panel display 32 is conveyed from the kitchen S2 to the dining table 31 where the order has been placed. In addition, the information about the food and drink that has been ordered is memorized in the processing device (not shown) as the order information. Hereinafter, each device will be described in detail.

<1-1. Transport path and container> As shown in FIG. 2, the first conveying path 2 has two lanes to configure a flat chain conveyor 21. The flat chain conveyor 21 is driven by a motor (not shown in the figure). (shown) is configured to circulate between the guest room S1 and the kitchen S2. Moreover, the said container 1 is comprised so that it may be arrange|positioned on the flat-top slat conveyor 21 at predetermined intervals so that it may move on the 1st conveyance path 2. As shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the container 1 . As shown in FIG. 4 , each container 1 is provided with: a placing portion 12 placed on a flat-top chain conveyor belt 21; Mounting part 12 . The placing portion 12 includes: a cylindrical base portion 121; and a circular support plate 122 fixed to the base portion 121; . The lid body 13 is fixed to be rockable relative to the placing portion 12 by an opening and closing mechanism 14 including a hinge, and can be configured to cover the plate 11 placed on the placing portion 12 as shown in FIG. 4( a ) The closed state; and, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the open state in which the plate 11 carrying the food and drink can be taken out from the placing portion 12 .

In the closed state, the peripheral edge of the plate 11 placed on the placing portion 12 is configured to contact the lower end edge of the lid body 13 . Thereby, the food and drink already carried on the plate 11 is covered by the cover body 13, so as to prevent dust and the like from adhering and maintain a hygienic state. In addition, an arc-shaped notch (operating portion) 131 is formed on the lower end portion of the lid body 13 so as to face the side of the passenger compartment 3, so that when the lid body 13 is in a closed state, the notch 131 can be used to hold it. The edge portion of the plate 11 to be accommodated. Furthermore, if the customer inserts his finger through the notch 131, holds the edge of the plate 11, and then lifts the plate 11 slightly, the plate 11 pushes the cover 13 upward, and the opening and closing mechanism 14 enables the opening and closing mechanism 14 to push up the cover 13. The cover 13 pops up and opens. Thereby, the customer can directly take out the plate 11 from the container 1 while holding the plate 11 with his fingers.

Moreover, the upper part of the lid body 13 has a display card 132 which can indicate the type of food and drink put in each lid body 13, and the display card 132 can display the type of sushi such as tuna and sea bream, for example.

Next, the second conveyance path 4 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the second conveyance path 4 is supported by the support column 40 arranged on the first conveyance path 2 , and like the first conveyance path 2 has two aisles to arrange the flat top chain Slat conveyor 41. Each of the flat-top slat conveyors 41 is configured to be able to convey the plate 11 on which food and drink are placed, but not to convey the container 1 . The food and drink placed on each plate 11 is the food and drink that has been ordered using the touch panel display 32 . Therefore, the plate 11 on which the ordered food and beverages are placed is configured to be transported from the kitchen S2 and stopped at the guest box 3 where the order has been placed. Therefore, the customer can place an order by touching the panel display 32 when, for example, the desired food and drink is not conveyed on the first conveyance path 2 .

<1-2. Inserting the device> Next, the insertion device 33 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2 , the insertion device 33 includes: a guide path 332 having an insertion opening 311 which is opened on the dining table 31 and can be inserted into a plate; and a sensor 333 provided at This guides the inside of the path 332 and detects the plate 11 that has passed. The guide path 332 extends obliquely downward toward the conveyance path 2 , and is connected to the plate recovery water path 22 provided inside the conveyance path 2 . The plate collection water passage 22 extends toward the kitchen S2 and is connected to a storage tank (not shown) provided in the kitchen S2. Furthermore, in this plate recovery water channel 22, water flows toward the storage tank, and when the plate 11 put in from the insertion port 331 falls into the plate recovery water channel 22 through the guide path 332, the water is discharged. flow to the containment tank. In addition, the plate 11 can be reused after being collected and washed in the storage tank.

If the sensor detects that the plate 11 has passed the guide path 332, the type and number of the plate 11 are transmitted to the above-mentioned processing device and memorized as the insertion information. This input information can be used during checkout. If the checkout button (not shown) on the touch panel display 32 is clicked, the food and drink will be displayed on the touch panel display based on the input information and the above-mentioned order information. The number and type of dishes served and the amount spent. If the customer accepts this information, a record is displayed on the touch panel display 32, and the record can assist in the payment of the consumption amount at the POS (point of sale, point of sale) counter. Alternatively, it is also possible to call the store staff and request to count the number of plates for eating and drinking to execute the checkout process.

<2. Sterilization device> Next, the sterilization device 600 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8 . Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the sterilizer installed in the first conveyance path. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A in FIG. 5 . Fig. 7 is a front view of the sterilizing device with the central opening opened. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B in FIG. 6 .

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 , the sterilization apparatus 600 includes: an apparatus main body 6 arranged to cover the first conveyance path 2; and an irradiation unit 7 provided inside the apparatus main body 6 and can be Irradiate ultraviolet rays. The apparatus main body 6 has a pair of rectangular side wall portions 61 and 62 and a rectangular top wall portion 63 and is opened on the upstream side and the downstream side, and the pair of side wall portions 61 and 62 is along the first conveyance path 2 The top wall portion 63 extends and stands up from both sides of the first conveyance path 2 , and the top wall portion 63 connects the upper ends of the side wall portions 61 and 62 to each other. Further, the pair of side wall portions 61 and 62 and the top wall portion 63 form an internal space 60 having a rectangular cross section. In addition, the opening on the upstream side of the device body 6 constitutes an inlet 601 through which the container 1 can enter, and the opening on the downstream side constitutes an inlet 602 through which the container 1 can exit. The container 1 moving on the first conveyance path 2 enters the interior space from the entrance 601 , passes through the interior space 60 , and then exits from the exit 602 to the outside. Here, for convenience of description, among the pair of side wall portions, the side wall portion facing the kitchen S2 side is referred to as the first side wall portion 61 , and the side wall portion on the opposite side to the first side wall portion 61 is referred to as the second side wall portion 62. In addition, although this apparatus main body 6 can be formed by various materials, it must be formed by the material which does not transmit ultraviolet rays. It is preferable to use metals such as stainless steel and aluminum, and materials that easily reflect ultraviolet rays such as glass and polycarbonate.

As shown in FIG. 7 , a rectangular center opening 603 is formed in the vicinity of the center of the first side wall portion 61 in the conveyance direction, and the internal space 60 and the outside are communicated through the center opening 603 . Moreover, in the 1st side wall part 61, the 1st upper side path 641 and the 2nd upper side path 642 which extend in the conveyance direction are arrange|positioned on the upper side of this center opening 603. The first upper side passage 641 extends from the vicinity of the center of the central opening 603 to the vicinity of the upstream end of the first side wall portion 61 ; the second upper side passage 642 extends from the vicinity of the center of the central opening 603 to the downstream of the first side wall portion 61 near the end of the side. Similarly, on the lower side of the central opening 603 , there are arranged a first lower passage 651 and a second lower passage 652 extending in parallel with the first upper passage 641 and the second upper passage 642 , respectively.

Also, a rectangular first door member 661 (door member) that can block the upstream side of the central opening 603 and a rectangular second door member 662 (door member) that can block the downstream side of the central opening 603 are provided. The first door member 661 is configured to be slidable in the conveyance direction by the first upper passage 641 and the first lower passage 651 . Similarly, the second door member 662 is configured to be slidable in the conveying direction by the second upper side passage 642 and the second lower side passage 652 . In addition, handles 67 are provided on the first door member 661 and the second door member 662, respectively, and the first door member 661 and the second door member 662 are slid by the store staff so that the central opening 603 can be opened and closed. . That is, when the two door members 661, 662 are in contact, the central opening 603 is in a closed state that is completely closed; when the two door members 661, 662 are separated, the central opening 603 is in an open state.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the irradiation unit 7 is provided in the vicinity of the connecting portion of the second side wall portion 62 and the top wall portion 63 in the inner space, and includes an ultraviolet lamp 71 extending in the conveying direction, and an ultraviolet light capable of The lamp 71 is fixed to the bracket 72 near the upper end of the second side wall portion 62 . The ultraviolet rays irradiated from the ultraviolet lamp 71 are irradiated to the lower side and the first side wall portion 61 side. In particular, it is configured to be able to irradiate the vicinity of the notch 131 of the container 1 passing through the inner space 60 . That is, it is comprised so that a part which can be touched by a customer and its surroundings can be sterilized by an ultraviolet-ray especially.

Moreover, the switch (illustration omitted: stop means) which can perform ON/OFF is provided in this ultraviolet lamp 71. FIG. This switch may be turned OFF when the driving of the first conveyance path 2 is stopped, in addition to being turned ON/OFF by the store staff. Further, when the first door member 661 and the second door member 662 slide and switch from the closed state to the open state, they may be set to OFF.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8 , the apparatus main body 6 is provided with four plate-shaped shielding members 81 to 84 . That is, the upstream first shielding member 81 and the upstream second shielding member 82 are provided. The upstream first shielding member 81 extends downward from the top wall portion 63 on the inlet 601 of the apparatus main body 6 . The upstream first shielding member 81 extends downward. The two shielding members 82 are arranged on the upstream side of the irradiation unit 7 in the interior space 60 . Further, a downstream first shielding member 83 and a downstream second shielding member 84 are provided. The downstream first shielding member 83 extends downward from the top wall portion 63 on the outlet 602 of the device body 6 , and the downstream second shielding member 83 extends downward. The shielding member 84 is arranged on the downstream side of the irradiation unit 7 in the inner space 60 . For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, these shielding members 81 to 84 are configured to shield the upper part of the internal space 60 so as to cover the entire space between the first side wall portion 61 and the second side wall portion 62, and each shield The lower ends of the members 81 to 84 are positioned below the irradiation section 7 . Therefore, when the irradiation unit 7 is viewed along the conveyance direction from the inlet 601 side or the outlet 602 side, the irradiation unit 7 cannot be seen due to the shielding by the shielding members 81 to 84 .

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 8, this sterilization apparatus 600 is provided with the 1st guide member 86 and the 2nd guide member 87, the 1st guide member 86 is provided in the vicinity of the inlet 601, and the 2nd guide member 87 is provided in the outlet 602 near. The first guide member 86 is provided on the slightly downstream side from the inlet 601 and is a plate-like member slightly protruding from the first side wall portion 61 toward the second side wall portion 62 . In a plan view, the end edge of the second side wall portion 62 of the first guide member 86 includes an inclined portion 861 and an extending portion 862. The inclined portion 861 goes downstream from the first side wall portion 61 to the second side wall portion 62. The side extends obliquely, and the extension portion 862 extends from the downstream end portion of the inclined portion 861 in parallel with the conveying direction. In addition, the first guide member 86 is configured to be provided in the vicinity of the lower end portion of the first side wall portion 61 so as to engage with the side surface of the mounting portion 12 of the housing body 1 .

On the other hand, the second guide member 87 is provided on the slightly upstream side from the outlet 602 and is a plate-shaped member slightly protruding from the second side wall portion 62 toward the first side wall portion 61 . In a plan view, the end edge of the first side wall portion 61 of the second guide member 87 includes an inclined portion 871 and an extending portion 872 . The inclined portion 871 goes downstream from the second side wall portion 62 to the first side wall portion 61 . The side extends obliquely, and the extension portion 872 extends from the downstream end portion of the inclined portion 871 in parallel with the conveying direction. In addition, the second guide member 87 is configured to be provided in the vicinity of the lower end portion of the second side wall portion 62 so as to engage with the side surface of the mounting portion 12 of the housing body 1 .

<3. Operation of the sterilizer> Next, the operation of the sterilization apparatus 600 configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 8 , when the container 1 conveyed by the first conveyance path 2 enters the interior space 60 of the sterilization apparatus 60 , the placement portion 12 will The base portion 121 contacts the first guide member 86 , and the container 1 is conveyed to the downstream side while being pushed toward the second side wall portion 62 side by the inclined portion 861 of the first guide member 86 . Thereby, the container 1 is moved to a position where it is easily irradiated with ultraviolet rays by being brought close to the second side wall portion 62 side.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when moving below the irradiation part 7, it receives ultraviolet-ray irradiation. At this time, the entire container 1 is irradiated with ultraviolet rays, especially the closed container 1 is directly irradiated to the vicinity of the notch 131 and the cover 13, and these parts are sterilized. On the other hand, the top surface of the mounting part 12 is also directly irradiated to the container 1 in the open state, and this part is also sterilized. In addition, when the device body 6 is formed of metal, since the ultraviolet rays are reflected on the inner wall surface of the device body 6, the reflected ultraviolet rays are also irradiated to the portion of the container 1 on the opposite side of the irradiation part 7, And the whole container 1 is sterilized.

In this way, after the ultraviolet rays are irradiated, the second guide member 87 is engaged with the base portion 121 of the mounting portion 12 to push the container 1 toward the first side wall portion 61 side. Thereby, the container 1 is conveyed downstream while being aligned in the width direction of the first conveyance path 2 .

However, if the container 1 being conveyed is clogged in the internal space of the apparatus body 6 due to a malfunction, in addition to stopping the drive of the first conveyance path 2, as shown in FIG. 7, the first door member 661 and the second door member 662 slide and open the central opening 603 . Following this, the store staff put their hands into the interior space 60 and perform processing such as arranging the clogged storage bodies 1 or taking out a part of the storage bodies 1 . In addition, when the two door members 661 and 662 are slid and turned on, since the switch of the ultraviolet lamp 71 is turned off, the store staff can be prevented from being exposed to ultraviolet rays.

＜4.Features＞ The following effects can be obtained in the diet providing system of the present embodiment. (1) The sterilization device installed on the first conveyance path 2 has: an inner space 60 through which the container 1 conveyed by the first conveyance path can pass; and an irradiation unit 7 in the inner space 60 and has an ultraviolet lamp 71 . Therefore, the container 1 conveyed by the first conveyance path 2 is sterilized by being irradiated with ultraviolet light while passing through the inner space of the apparatus main body 6 . Therefore, the store staff does not need to manually perform the sterilization process, and can automatically sterilize the container 1 being conveyed. Therefore, the work load of the store staff can be reduced.

(2) The irradiation unit 7 is provided in the inner space 60 of the apparatus main body 6, so that the ultraviolet rays are not irradiated to store staff and customers. In particular, the apparatus body 6 is formed of a material impermeable to ultraviolet rays, and the irradiation unit 7 is provided in the vicinity of the center of the inner space in the conveyance direction, so that the leakage of ultraviolet rays from the inlet 601 or the outlet 602 can be prevented. Furthermore, four shielding members 81 to 84 are provided in the apparatus main body 6 , and the ultraviolet lamp 71 is not visible even when the interior space is viewed from the inlet 601 or the outlet 602 . Thereby, leakage of ultraviolet rays to the outside of the apparatus main body 6 can be reliably prevented.

(3) Since the irradiation part 7 is provided on the side of the second side wall part 62, the ultraviolet rays are especially irradiated to the vicinity of the notch 131 that can be touched by the customer. Therefore, it is possible to effectively sterilize the microorganisms and the like adhering to the container 1 by the client. In addition, the container 1 can be moved toward the second side wall portion 62 side by the first guide member 86 to approach the irradiation portion 7, so that the container 1 can be efficiently sterilized.

(4) A central opening 603 is formed in the device body 6, and first and second door members 661, 662 are provided which can openably and close the central opening 603. Therefore, if the two door members 661, 662 are opened, the The cleaning of the inside of the apparatus main body 6 and the taking out and arranging of the clogged container 1 are performed by the store staff. Furthermore, since the irradiation part 7 is provided in the position facing the center opening 603, maintenance of the irradiation part 7, for example, replacement of the ultraviolet lamp 71, etc. can also be performed. Moreover, when the two door members 661 and 662 are opened, the switch of the ultraviolet lamp 71 is turned OFF, so that ultraviolet rays can be prevented from being irradiated to the store staff who open the two door members 661 and 662.

<5. Variations> As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Various changes are possible without deviating from the summary. In addition, the following modifications can be appropriately combined.

(1) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the device body 6 of the sterilization device 600 has a rectangular cross-section formed by the two side wall portions 61 and 62 and the top wall portion 63, but the cross-sectional shape is not particularly limited, as long as it has a The inlet 601 , the inner space 60 , and the outlet 602 may pass through the container 1 transported by the transport path 2 . Therefore, various configurations such as a semicircular shape in cross section are possible. At this time, the both side wall portions 61 and 62 and the top wall portion 63 may be formed in a curved shape, but a clear boundary may not be formed. In addition, the material constituting the device main body 6 is not particularly limited, and each of the wall portions 61 to 63 may be constituted by laminating a plurality of members. For example, the side facing the inner space 60 can be formed of a material that can reflect ultraviolet rays, and the side facing the outside can be formed of a material that is impermeable to ultraviolet rays.

(2) The number of the irradiation parts 7 is not particularly limited, and a plurality of them may be provided. In addition, the position of the irradiation part 7 is not specifically limited, It is also possible to provide it in the position other than the said position. Furthermore, the configuration of the irradiation unit 7 other than the ultraviolet lamp 71 is not particularly limited, as long as a light source capable of irradiating ultraviolet rays is provided.

(3) The shape of the guide member is not particularly limited as long as it can guide the container to be conveyed to move in the width direction of the first conveyance path. Also, only the first guide member may be provided.

(4) The above-mentioned center opening 603, the two door members 661 and 662, the shielding members 81 to 84, and the guide members 86 and 87 are not essential and may be appropriately provided according to needs.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the number of plates taken out from the first conveyance path 2 is calculated by putting the plates 11 into the inlet 331 . However, the method for calculating the disks 11 is not particularly limited. For example, the storage body 1 conveyed on the first conveyance path 2 may be photographed with a camera, and the number of the disks 11 may be calculated by image processing. In addition, the above-mentioned checkout process is also an example, and can be changed as appropriate.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the food and drink that has been ordered are conveyed on the second conveyance path 4, but the conveyance path may be only the first conveyance path 2, and the food and drink that has already been ordered may also be included in the first conveyance path 2. It is transported on the transport path 2. At this time, it is necessary to attach a mark (for example, the number of the passenger compartment 3, the content of the order, etc.) that can understand the purpose of the processing that has already been placed.

(7) The structure of the container 1 , which is an example of the support of the present invention, is not particularly limited as long as it has a lid that can cover at least a part of food and drink and can support the plate 11 . In addition, the support of the present invention may not be provided with a cover, but may be constituted by a member supporting food such as a plate, and in this case, the plate is sterilized.

(8) In the said embodiment, although the food-drinks provision system of this invention was applied to the provision system of sushi, it can also apply to provision of other food-drinks. In addition, the structure of the said conveyance path and the structure of a passenger compartment are an example, and can be changed suitably. In addition, the insertion device is not required, and the counting method of the number of plates is not particularly limited. Therefore, the number and type of plates can also be counted by the store staff.

1: Containment body (support body) 2: The first conveyance path (conveyance path) 3: Guest box 4: Second conveyance path (conveyance path) 6: Device body 7: Irradiation part 11: Plates 12: Loading part 13: Cover 14: Opening and closing mechanism 21: Flat top chain plate conveyor belt 22: Plate recycling waterway 31: Dining table 32: Touch panel display 33: Put in the device 40: Pillar 60: Interior Space 61: First side wall portion (side wall portion) 62: Second side wall portion (side wall portion) 63: top wall 67: Handle 71: UV Lamp 72: Bracket 81: Upstream first shielding member (shielding member) 82: Upstream second shielding member (shielding member) 83: Downstream side first shielding member (shielding member) 84: Downstream side second shielding member (shielding member) 86: First guide member 87: Second guide member 121: Base 122: Support board 131: Notch (operation part) 331: put in the mouth 332: Guide Path 333: Sensor 600: Sterilization device 601: Entrance 602: Export 603: Central opening 641: First upper aisle 642: Second upper aisle 651: First lower aisle 652: Second lower aisle 661: First door member (door member) 662: Second door member (door member) 861, 871: Slope 862,872: Extensions S1: Guest room S2: Kitchen A-A: Section Line

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a food and drink providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a conveyance path. Fig. 3 is a front view of the conveyance path. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the container. Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the sterilizer installed in the first conveyance path. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A in FIG. 5 . Fig. 7 is a front view of the sterilizing device with the central opening opened. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B in FIG. 6 .

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82: Upstream second shielding member (shielding member)

83: Downstream side first shielding member (shielding member)

84: Downstream side second shielding member (shielding member)

600: Sterilization device

601: Entrance

602: Export

641: First upper aisle

642: Second upper aisle

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A sterilization device provided on a conveyance path capable of conveying a support on which food and drink is placed from an upstream side to a downstream side, the sterilization device comprising: an apparatus body having a pair of side wall portions and a top wall portion, the pair of side wall portions extending along the conveying path and standing up from both sides of the conveying path, the top wall portion connecting the upper ends of the side wall portions; and , at least one irradiation part, which is arranged in the inner space surrounded by the pair of side wall parts and the top wall part, and can irradiate ultraviolet rays; In addition, the support body conveyed by the conveying path is configured to enter the interior space from an inlet on the upstream side of the apparatus body, and exit to the outside of the interior space from an outlet on the downstream side of the apparatus body. The sterilizing device according to claim 1, comprising: at least one opening formed in any one of the pair of side walls and the top wall, and communicating with the interior space and the outside; and, A cover member which can open and close the said opening part. The sterilizing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising: stopping means for stopping the irradiating portion when the cover member is switched from a closed state in which the opening portion is closed to an open state in which at least a part of the opening portion is exposed. UV radiation. The sterilization device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: at least one upstream-side shielding member disposed on the wall surface of the interior space on the upstream side of the irradiation portion; and, at least one downstream-side shielding member, which is located on the downstream side of the irradiation section and is disposed on the wall surface of the internal space; In addition, when the inner space is viewed from the entrance, the irradiated portion cannot be seen due to the upstream shielding member, And it is comprised so that the said irradiation part cannot be seen because of the said downstream shielding member when the said internal space is seen from the said exit. The sterilization apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the irradiation unit is arranged on an upper portion of the side wall portion of one of the inner spaces, The ultraviolet rays are irradiated downward from the irradiation portion toward the other side wall portion side. The sterilization apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising: a guide member that moves the support body that has entered the inner space to the side of one of the side walls. The sterilization device according to claim 5, wherein the support body is provided with: an abutment portion, which supports the aforementioned diet; A lid, which can be opened and closed freely to cover the food and drink by means of a hinge provided at one end of the base; and, an operation part, which is arranged on the side opposite to the hinge on the cover; And it is comprised so that the said support body may be conveyed so that the said operation part may face the side of one side wall part. The sterilization device according to claim 6, wherein the support body is provided with: an abutment portion, which supports the aforementioned diet; A lid, which can be opened and closed freely to cover the food and drink by means of a hinge provided at one end of the base; and, an operation part, which is arranged on the side opposite to the hinge on the cover; And it is comprised so that the said support body may be conveyed so that the said operation part may face the side of one side wall part.

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