KR102666989B1 - Drive-thru-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a drive-thru based unmanned beverage manufacturing system, where, when a driver in a vehicle orders a beverage, an unmanned robot manufactures the beverage and provides it to the driver in the vehicle. The objective of the present invention is to apply an unmanned beverage manufacturing device, where a robot manufactures beverages, to a drive-thru cafe, reducing labor costs, ensuring the provision of beverages with consistent taste, and adjusting the height of the beverage dispensing unit based on the customer's vehicle type (sedan, SUV, truck, or the like), allowing for customized beverage service by collecting the customer's vehicle information.

Description

Drive-thru-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system}

The present invention relates to a drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system, and relates to a drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system in which when a driver in a vehicle orders a beverage, an unmanned robot produces a beverage and provides it to the driver in the vehicle. will be.

Recently, the drive-thru method, where a customer orders a drink while in the vehicle and receives the drink prepared according to the order at a store such as a cafe, while in the vehicle, is increasing.

In a typical drive-thru, an employee receives menu orders through voice, drinks are prepared while the vehicle moves to the pickup location, and drinks are delivered directly from the employee at the pickup location.

The taste of drinks made in a cafe is determined by the skill level of the unskilled and professional baristas, and has a direct impact on the store's sales. When hiring employees at a cafe, they must receive beverage production training. If an employee who has received beverage production training quits while working, a new employee must be hired and trained from the beginning, which makes it difficult to manage the workforce. . Additionally, there is a problem that operating profits decrease due to increased labor costs.

In addition, in the case of a drive-thru-based cafe, it requires personnel to take drink orders, prepare drinks, and deliver drinks, and since employees extend their arms to deliver drinks to the driver in the vehicle, it is a labor force. There is a problem that it requires a lot of .

Therefore, the present invention proposes a drive-through cafe using an unmanned beverage production system in which a robot produces beverages.

1. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2397655 (“Beverage transportation device for drive-through and drive-through system using the same”, 2022.05.10.)

The present invention was created to solve the above problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to reduce labor costs by applying an unmanned beverage production device in which a robot produces beverages to a cafe that customers use in a drive-through format, and to reduce labor costs at a constant rate. The goal is to provide a drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system that can provide flavored beverages.

In addition, we provide a drive-thru-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system that collects customer vehicle information and adjusts the height at which beverages are served according to the customer's vehicle type (sedan, SUV, truck, etc.) to provide customized drinks. It is in

The drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system of the present invention is installed at the drive-through entrance and includes an order input unit 100 where order information is input from a user riding in the vehicle; a vehicle information collection unit 200 installed at the entrance of the drive-thru to collect information about the vehicle in which the user rides; An unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 that is formed in the form of a box with an internal space, and in which a beverage according to order information input from the order input unit 100 is manufactured by a robot; And a management server 400 that receives order information and vehicle information from the order input unit 100 and the vehicle information collection unit 200, and transmits a control signal for controlling the operation of the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300; Including, the unmanned beverage production device 300 is installed in a multi-joint link structure, the end of which is formed to be capable of holding a cup or steam feature, and the beverage according to the order information input from the order input unit 100. A beverage manufacturing robot 310 that manufactures; A plurality of holes are installed at different heights on the outer surface of the unmanned beverage production device 300, and a cover is formed on the front or side of the unmanned beverage production device 300 to enable opening and closing of the holes, and is completed. A beverage provision unit 320 that allows the beverage to be taken out to the outside. And a sauce supply unit 340 that pressurizes the pump 344 of the liquid container 343 containing the syrup or sauce used in beverage production to supply the syrup or sauce in the liquid container 343 to the outside, The source supply unit 340 includes a rotary plate 341 that can be rotated on a work table in the unmanned beverage production device 300; a pump pressurizing unit 345 that pressurizes the pump 344 of the liquid container 343 at a predetermined distance from the top of the liquid container 343; And a guide means installed on the rotating plate 341 and fixing the lower part of the liquid container 343 while guiding the liquid container 343 to be placed in an accurate position, wherein the vehicle information collection unit 200 or the management Based on the vehicle type information transmitted from the server 400, the beverage manufacturing robot 310 places the cup containing the completed beverage in one beverage serving portion 320 selected from among a plurality of beverage serving portions 320 formed at different heights. When placed, only the cover of the beverage providing unit 320 on which the cup containing the beverage is placed is opened.

In addition, the order input unit 100 is an input unit 110 where the beverage to be ordered is selected by the user and order information including custom options for the beverage is input, and the beverage provided by the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 is provided. It is characterized by comprising an output unit 120 that outputs the type and beverage order progress screen, and a first communication unit 140 that transmits the order information to the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 or the management server 400. .

In addition, the vehicle information collection unit 200 includes a vehicle number collection unit 210 that collects the number of the vehicle in which the user rides, a vehicle type recognition unit 220 that collects information on the vehicle type of the vehicle in which the user rides, and a vehicle type recognition unit 220 that collects the number of the vehicle in which the user rides. It is characterized by including a second communication unit 230 that transmits the number and vehicle model information to the management server 300 or the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 400.

In addition, the vehicle type recognition unit 220 measures the height from the ground to the windshield or side glass to determine which type of vehicle the user is riding in is a compact car, sedan, SUV, truck, or bus.

In addition, the unmanned beverage production device 300 produces a beverage transmitted from the order input unit 100 or the management server 400, and a third communication unit that receives an operation control signal for providing the manufactured beverage ( 330).

In addition, the beverage providing unit 320 is characterized in that, when a finished beverage is placed on the plate of the beverage providing unit 320, it rotates about the vertical axis with respect to the hole to discharge the finished beverage to the outside.

In addition, the management server 400 includes an inventory management unit 410 that manages inventory of ingredients for manufacturing beverages in the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300; A database 420 in which member information of users using the unmanned beverage manufacturing system is stored; And a fourth communication unit 430 that communicates with the order input unit 100, the vehicle information collection unit 200, and the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300; but the fourth communication unit 430 is the inventory management unit ( In 410), if it is determined that the ingredients for manufacturing a beverage are less than a certain amount, a notification is sent to the manager terminal that the ingredients must be replenished.

In addition, the fourth communication unit 430 prevents the order input unit 100 from ordering a drink to which the corresponding ingredients are added when the inventory management unit 410 determines that the ingredients for manufacturing a drink are less than a certain amount. It is characterized by transmitting a control signal that changes the output screen of the output unit 120.

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The drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system of the present invention with the above configuration can reduce labor costs by applying a cafe used by customers in a drive-through format as an unmanned beverage production device in which a robot produces drinks, and can provide a consistent taste. Drinks can be provided. In addition, by collecting the customer's vehicle information, the height at which the drink is served can be adjusted according to the customer's vehicle type (sedan, SUV, truck, etc.) to provide customized drinks.

1 is a schematic diagram of a drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram of an order input unit of a drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a block diagram of the vehicle information collection unit of the drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of an unmanned beverage production device of a drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is an illustration of beverage provision by a drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of an unmanned beverage production device of a drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a perspective view of the source supply unit of the unmanned beverage production device according to an embodiment of the present invention
Figure 8 is a front view of the source supply part of the unmanned beverage production device according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention
Figure 9 is a front cross-sectional view of the source supply part of the unmanned beverage production device according to an embodiment of the present invention
Figure 10 is a management server block diagram of a drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention described above will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system of the present invention, a vehicle (C) enters through the entrance and orders a beverage, and then the beverage ordered by the user is manufactured in the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 while the vehicle (C) moves on the road. , Pick up the finished drink and leave through the exit.

As shown in Figure 1, the drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system of the present invention includes an order input unit 100 that receives order information from the user at the entrance where the vehicle (C) enters, and an order input unit (100) for receiving order information from the user, and an order input unit (100) for receiving order information from the user at the entrance where the vehicle (C) enters. A vehicle information collection unit 200 that recognizes the vehicle type (bus, truck, SUV, sedan (small, medium-sized, large, etc.)) and license plate of the vehicle (C), and an unmanned beverage manufacturing device that produces beverages according to the information ordered by the user. It includes a management server 400 that communicates with 300 and an order input unit 100, a vehicle information collection unit 200, and an unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300.

Users wishing to purchase a beverage first enter the drive-thru entrance while riding in a vehicle (C), pause at the pause line formed at the entrance, and a separate display device is installed at the entrance with a message telling them to pause. It may also be printed. At this time, it may be a temporary stop line, or a bar may be installed to control the movement of the vehicle (C).

After the vehicle (C) stops at the temporary stop line, order information is entered into the order input unit (100), and the vehicle information collection unit (200) collects the model and number of the stopped vehicle (C). The beverage order information and the information collected from the vehicle information collection unit 200 are transmitted to the management server 400 so that the management server 400 communicates with the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 and the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 orders a beverage. A beverage may be produced according to the information or may be transmitted to the unmanned beverage production device 300.

Once the drink order is completed and the vehicle information collection is completed, a message indicating that it is okay to move may be displayed from a separate display device installed at the entrance. In the case of a bar controlling the movement of the vehicle (C), the bar rises to allow the vehicle (C) to move. Allow it to pass.

When the vehicle (C) moves to where the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 is located, the user picks up the beverage prepared by the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300. At this time, a plurality of structures for transporting the manufactured beverage to the outside are formed, and the heights are different from each other. Since the height of the driver's seat is different for each vehicle type, the user can easily pick up the beverage by providing a beverage according to the height of the driver's seat based on the vehicle type collected by the vehicle information collection unit 200.

The configuration of the drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 10.

Figure 2 shows a block diagram of the order input unit of the drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 2, the order input unit 100 of the present invention may be a kiosk installed at the drive-thru entrance, or may be a terminal in the form of a user's mobile phone or tablet PC.

The order input unit 100 is formed with an input unit 110 and an output unit 120. The input unit 110 is preferably a display that displays order information in the form of a touch screen, and the output unit 120 is also preferably a display that visually outputs the names and sample photos of a plurality of drinks and desserts that can be ordered. At this time, a speaker formed integrally with the order input unit 100 can also be used as the output unit 120.

First, if the order input unit 100 is a kiosk, stop the vehicle (C) according to the pause line at the entrance, and then order a drink by touching the names and sample photos of a plurality of drinks and desserts printed on the output unit 120. Enter information.

After entering order information, complete payment by inserting a credit card (check card) into the payment unit 130 integrated with the kiosk or by scanning the barcode or payment QR code of the mobile gift certificate printed on the user's terminal. 1. The communication unit 140 transmits order information to the management server 400 or the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 so that the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 produces a beverage according to the order information.

Next, if the order input unit 100 is the user's mobile phone or tablet PC, stop the vehicle (C) according to the pause line at the entrance, and then access the unmanned beverage production system application installed on the mobile phone or tablet PC, Enter beverage order information by touching the names and sample photos of a plurality of beverages and desserts printed on the output unit 120.

After entering the order information, the user uses up the amount charged with his or her membership information to make a payment or completes the payment by communicating with a financial server (card company server, bank server, etc.), and the first communication unit 140 manages the order information. (400) or transmits it to the unmanned beverage production device 300 so that the unmanned beverage production device 300 produces a beverage according to the order information.

At this time, if the user is a member registered with the management server 400, a portion of the amount paid can be accumulated as points. If the order input unit 100 is a kiosk, points can be earned by entering the membership number after payment or scanning the membership code printed on the user's terminal. If the order input unit 100 is the user's mobile phone or tablet PC, points can be accumulated through an application. It is desirable for the money to be automatically credited to my electronic wallet.

Accumulated points can be used to deduct the payment amount, purchase size-up coupons, purchase dessert coupons, etc. The method of using points can be easily changed by those skilled in the art.

Figure 3 shows a block diagram of the vehicle information collection unit of the drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the vehicle information collection unit 200 of the present invention is formed in the form of a vision camera and includes a vehicle number collection unit 210, a vehicle type recognition unit 220, and a second communication unit 230.

The vehicle number collection unit 210 and the vehicle type recognition unit 220 may be formed by separate vision cameras, and one vision camera photographs the vehicle C, identifies the number of the vehicle C, and the vehicle type of the vehicle C. can also be collected. The display on which the above-mentioned phrase to pause and the phrase to move may be output may be formed integrally with the vehicle information collection unit 200.

The vehicle number collection unit 210 collects the vehicle number and outputs the vehicle number when picking up a drink from the unmanned beverage production device 300, allowing the user to accurately pick up the ordered drink or dessert, and collects the vehicle number. Member status can also be determined based on the vehicle number collected from unit 210.

The vehicle type recognition unit 220 is used to detect the vehicle type of the vehicle C by measuring the height from the ground of the vehicle C to the windshield of the vehicle C or the height from the ground to the glass of the driver's door. Since the height of the driver's seat varies depending on the vehicle type, the height at which the unmanned beverage production device 300 provides drinks can be adjusted depending on the vehicle type.

The information collected from the vehicle number collection unit 210 and the vehicle type recognition unit 220 is transmitted to the management server 400 or the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 by the second communication unit 230.

When the beverage payment, vehicle number, and vehicle model recognition are all completed, a message indicating that the vehicle (C) may move is displayed, and the user drives the vehicle (C) and moves toward the unmanned beverage manufacturing device (300).

Figure 4 shows a perspective view of an unmanned beverage production device of a drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 4, the unmanned beverage production device 300 of the present invention is formed in the form of a enclosure with an internal space, and a beverage production robot 310 is installed inside, and on the front of the unmanned beverage production device 300. A plurality of beverage provision units 320 are installed.

Inside the unmanned beverage production device 300, components necessary for beverage production are installed, such as an espresso extraction machine, an ice maker, a steam device, a cup storage unit, a cleaning unit, and a sauce supply unit for supplying syrup or sauce.

The beverage manufacturing robot 310 is installed in a multi-joint link structure, and the end is installed in a structure that can grip a cup or a steam feature, so that the beverage can be contained in the cup by gripping the cup and the steam feature.

The unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 manufactures a beverage based on the order information received in the third communication unit 330, and when the drink is completed, a drink provision unit corresponding to the height according to the vehicle type information received in the third communication unit 330 A beverage is placed in 320, and the beverage providing unit 320 rotates about the vertical axis to discharge the beverage to the outside.

Beverage provision units 320 of different heights are installed on the front or side of the unmanned beverage production device 300. Holes are formed at different heights on the front or side of the unmanned beverage production device 300, and the beverage provision unit 320 installed with respect to the hole rotates about the vertical axis so that the plate on which the beverage is placed is carried out or the unmanned beverage It is located inside the manufacturing device 300.

Referring to FIG. 5, when the vehicle type is a truck or bus, as shown in (a) of FIG. 5, the beverage manufacturing robot 310 places a cup containing the finished beverage on the first beverage serving unit 320a. Then, the first beverage provision unit 320a rotates so that the beverage placed on the first beverage provision unit 320a is taken out.

As shown in (b) of FIG. 5, when the vehicle type is an SUV, the beverage manufacturing robot 310 places a cup containing the finished beverage into the second beverage serving portion 320b located below the first beverage serving portion 320a. ), and the second beverage provision unit 320b rotates so that the beverage placed on the second beverage provision unit 320b is taken out.

As shown in (c) of FIG. 5, when the vehicle type is a sedan, the beverage manufacturing robot 310 places the cup containing the finished beverage into the third beverage serving portion 320c located below the second beverage serving portion 320b. ), and the third beverage provision unit 320c rotates so that the beverage placed on the third beverage provision unit 320c is taken out.

A display device is installed in the unmanned beverage production device 300 to display the vehicle number so that the user can accurately pick up the beverage he or she ordered. Alternatively, when a plurality of unmanned beverage manufacturing devices 300 are installed in the drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system of the present invention, unmanned beverage manufacturing in which the beverage ordered by the user of the vehicle (C) is manufactured by printing the vehicle number on the information board. It may also be guided to move to where the device 300 is located.

Figure 6 shows a perspective view of an unmanned beverage production device of a drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 6, the beverage provision unit 320 of the unmanned beverage production device 300 according to another embodiment includes a cover formed to be openable and closed on the front or side of the unmanned beverage production device 300 and a finished beverage. After being placed, it includes a beverage transfer unit that advances to the outside of the unmanned beverage production device 300 when the cover is opened.

That is, when the finished beverage is placed on the beverage transfer unit, the cover moves left or up and down, thereby opening the corresponding hole among the beverage provision units 320 formed in the unmanned beverage production device 300, and the beverage transfer unit advances through the open hole. This allows the user to move to the user's side and pick up the drink.

When the user picks up the beverage, the beverage transport unit moves backwards and returns to its original position, and when it returns to its original position, the cover moves to the right to close the hole formed in the unmanned beverage production device 300. In Figure 6, the cover is movable left and right, but it can also be movable up and down.

With reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 , the source supply unit 340 installed in the unmanned beverage production device 300 of the present invention will be described in more detail.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the source supply unit of the unmanned beverage production device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The sauce supply unit 340 of the present invention is installed on a work table in the unmanned beverage production device 300, and includes a rotary plate ( A plurality of liquid containers 343 are disposed in 341). The liquid container 343 contains syrups and sauces necessary for beverage production, such as hazelnut syrup, vanilla syrup, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and fruit syrup. A pump pressurizing part 345 that pressurizes the pump 344 of the liquid container 343 is installed at a predetermined distance from the top of the liquid container 343, and the pump pressurizing part 345 is stably maintained by the jig 342. It is installed.

Conventionally, a liquid container is provided at the bottom of the work table of the unmanned beverage production device 300, and when the motor operates, the liquid moves through a movable hose to supply syrup and sauce necessary for beverage production. At this time, there is a problem that hygiene management is difficult because the hose through which the syrup and sauce passes is not easy to clean. As the syrup and sauce hardens in the hose, it becomes difficult to supply the syrup and sauce, and a lot of pressure is applied to the supply of the syrup and sauce. As the need arises, there is a problem that the motor that supplies the syrup and sauce is overloaded, causing the motor to malfunction.

In the present invention, in order to solve this problem, the sauce supply unit 340 is placed on a work table, the liquid container 343 is placed on the rotatable rotating plate 341, and the rotating plate 341 is rotated according to the beverage order information. By rotating, the container containing syrup or sauce suitable for beverage production is positioned in a straight line with the position where the pump pressure part 345 is installed. At this time, a guide means may be formed on the rotating plate 341 to guide the liquid container 343 to an accurate position and to fix the lower part of the liquid container 343.

For example, if the drink order information is hot chocolate, the rotating plate 341 rotates so that the liquid container 343 containing the chocolate sauce is located below the pump pressurizing part 345, and if the drink order information is vanilla latte, the vanilla latte The rotating plate 341 rotates so that the liquid container 343 containing the syrup is located below the pump pressurizing part 345.

When the liquid container 343 matching the beverage order information is located below the pump pressurizing part 345, the pump pressurizing part 345 directly pressurizes the pump so that the syrup or sauce in the liquid container 343 is supplied. At this time, the sauce supply unit 340 of the present invention is equipped with a sensor to determine whether the liquid container 343 matching the beverage order information is located below the pump pressurizing unit 345, thereby improving the accuracy of beverage production.

As the syrup or sauce contained in the liquid container 343 is used, the syrup or sauce contained in the liquid container 343 becomes less than the set amount, so it is necessary to replace the liquid container 343 or replenish the syrup or sauce in the liquid container 343. The amount of syrup or sauce remaining in the liquid container 343 must be checked. There are two main ways to check the amount of syrup or sauce remaining in the liquid container 343.

Each weight measurement sensor is provided on the rotating plate 341 on which the liquid container 343 is placed, so that if the weight of the liquid container 343 is below a certain value, it is determined that the syrup or sauce in the liquid container 343 is below the standard, and the manager is notified. A notification can be sent to replace the liquid container 343 or replenish syrup or sauce in the liquid container 343.

Alternatively, a method of calculating the amount of syrup or sauce remaining in the liquid container 343 by measuring the number of times the pump 344 is pressurized may be used. The liquid container 344 contains 500 ml of syrup or sauce, and when the pump pressure unit 345 pressurizes the pump 344 of the liquid container 343 once, 10 ml of the supplied syrup or sauce is discharged. , assuming that a notification is sent to the manager when the syrup or sauce in the liquid container 343 becomes 50 ml or less, when the pump 344 of the liquid container 343 is pressed 45 times, syrup or sauce in the liquid container 343 It is calculated that 50ml of sauce remains, and a notification is sent to the manager so that the liquid container 343 can be replaced or syrup or sauce can be replenished in the liquid container 343.

At this time, in the present invention, the length of the pump 344 is formed to be different from each other, or the length at which the pump 344 is pressed is adjusted by changing the descending length of the pump pressurizing part 345, so that the pump 344 is discharged to the outside. The amount of syrup or sauce can be easily changed to 5ml, 7ml, or 15ml instead of 10ml.

Figure 8 shows a front view of the source supply unit of the unmanned beverage production device according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, the plurality of liquid containers 343 may not be arranged on the rotating plate 341 but may be arranged in a straight line.

The pump pressure unit 345 is installed on a guide rail 348 that can move left and right and can move along the guide rail 348 toward the liquid container 343 containing the syrup or sauce required for beverage production. Alternatively, the pump pressurizing unit 345 may be installed on top of each of the plurality of liquid containers 343.

Figure 9 shows a front cross-sectional view of the source supply unit of the unmanned beverage production device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The sauce supply unit 340 of the present invention is installed on a work table, and may further include a mix unit 347 that rotates the contents in the cup to mix them.

It has a cylindrical shape so that the cup can be inserted inside, and once the cup is inserted, the cup can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise more than n times about the vertical axis so that the contents of the cup can be mixed.

The mix unit 347 may be installed below the pump 344 to directly receive the syrup or sauce supplied through the pump 344 into the cup, and the beverage manufacturing robot 310 may grab the cup and extract it from the pump 344. After receiving the supplied syrup or sauce inside the cup, the beverage manufacturing robot 310 may mount the cup on the mix unit 347.

Conventionally, in order to mix different ingredients when producing a beverage, the beverage manufacturing robot 310 had to stir and mix using a mixing means such as a stick. However, there are limitations in performing the stirring operation with the beverage manufacturing robot 310, so it does not mix well and There is a problem that it takes a lot of time to make the drink.

However, the sauce supply unit 340 according to another embodiment of the present invention is provided with a mix unit 347, so that a plurality of ingredients can be easily mixed.

Referring to FIG. 9, the manufacturing example of caramel macchiato among a number of drinks made using the unmanned beverage manufacturing apparatus 300 will be described.

The beverage manufacturing robot 310 extracts an espresso shot from an espresso machine to produce a caramel macchiato, and the espresso shot is placed in a cup.

Next, caramel sauce is added to the cup containing the espresso shot. When 30ml of caramel sauce needs to be added to manufacture caramel macchiato, the pump 344 is pressurized by the operation of the pump pressurizing unit 345, and 30ml of caramel sauce is supplied into the cup.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 9, a cup containing an espresso shot and caramel sauce is mounted on the mix unit 347. Alternatively, the espresso shot and caramel sauce may have been supplied with the cup mounted on the mix unit 347. This can be easily changed depending on the settings of the unmanned beverage production device 300.

At first, the espresso shot and caramel sauce are layered and separate. However, when the mix unit 347 rotates the cup clockwise or counterclockwise about the vertical axis at least once, the espresso shot and caramel sauce are mixed, as shown in (b) of FIG. 9.

After the espresso shot and caramel sauce are mixed, steamed milk is supplied to the cup and a warm caramel macchiato is taken out through the beverage serving unit 320, or after the espresso shot and caramel sauce are mixed, cold milk and ice are supplied to the cup to create an iced caramel macchiato. It may be taken out through the beverage provision unit 320 and provided to the user.

At this time, a cross-shaped protrusion is formed on the inner bottom of the cup so that different ingredients can be better mixed.

Figure 10 shows a management server block diagram of a drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 10, the management server 400 of the present invention includes an inventory management unit 410, a database 420, and a fourth communication unit 430.

The fourth communication unit 430 of the present invention communicates with the order input unit 100, the vehicle information collection unit 200, and the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300. Order information is received from the order input unit 100, and the number of the vehicle C and the model of the vehicle C are received from the vehicle information collection unit 200. In addition, the unmanned beverage production device 300 transmits an operation control signal to produce a beverage according to the order information, and controls the operation of the beverage production robot 310 according to the vehicle type information to produce the beverage at an appropriate height according to the user's vehicle type. Make it available for pickup.

The inventory management unit 410 is for managing inventory for manufacturing beverages in the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300. If the coffee beans, sauce, syrup, etc. are below a certain value, the inventory management unit 410 determines that the inventory is insufficient, The fourth communication unit 430 transmits a notification message to fill inventory to the manager terminal.

In addition, if the inventory management unit 410 determines that there are enough ingredients left to make a drink, the order input unit 100 outputs the beverage to which specific ingredients are added as out of stock on the output unit 120 of the order input unit 100. Make it possible. That is, if the inventory management unit 410 determines that there is enough chocolate sauce left to make a drink, drinks such as cafe mocha, hot chocolate, ice chocolate, and mint chocolate containing chocolate sauce are output as sold out in the order input unit 100. And when inventory is filled by the manager, it is printed out so that it can be ordered.

At this time, the inventory management unit 410 may manage inventory by measuring the weight of the container containing each ingredient, or may calculate the remaining amount based on the number of times the beverage has been manufactured according to order information.

The database 420 stores member information of users using the unmanned beverage production system of the present invention. In the member information, the user's order information can be stored and frequently ordered drinks (including custom options) can be recommended to the user, and the member information is matched with the member number entered in the order input unit 100 or the vehicle number of the vehicle (C). Thus, users can accumulate points by accumulating points for the amount paid.

The technical idea of the present invention should not be interpreted as limited to the above-described embodiments. Not only is the scope of application diverse, but various modifications can be made at the level of those skilled in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Therefore, such improvements and changes fall within the scope of protection of the present invention as long as they are obvious to those skilled in the art.

100 order entry section
110 input unit
120 output unit
130 Payment Department
140 First Communications Department
200 Vehicle Information Collection Unit
210 Vehicle Number Collection Unit
220 Vehicle type recognition unit
230 Second Department of Communications
300 unmanned beverage making devices
310 Beverage Manufacturing Robot
320 Beverage Service Department
330 3rd Communications Department
340 Source Supply Department
400 management server
410 Inventory Management Department
420 database
430 4th Communications Department

Claims (10)

An order input unit 100 installed at the drive-thru entrance and into which order information is input from the user riding the vehicle;
a vehicle information collection unit 200 installed at the entrance of the drive-thru to collect information about the vehicle in which the user rides;
An unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 that is formed in the form of a box with an internal space, and in which a beverage according to order information input from the order input unit 100 is manufactured by a robot; and
A management server 400 that receives order information and vehicle information from the order input unit 100 and the vehicle information collection unit 200 and transmits a control signal to control the operation of the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300; Including,
The unmanned beverage production device 300,
A beverage manufacturing robot 310 installed in a multi-joint link structure, the end of which is formed to be capable of holding a cup or a steam feature, and manufacturing a beverage according to the order information input from the order input unit 100;
A plurality of holes are installed at different heights on the outer surface of the unmanned beverage production device 300, and a cover is formed on the front or side of the unmanned beverage production device 300 to enable opening and closing of the holes, and is completed. A beverage provision unit 320 that allows the beverage to be taken out to the outside. and
It further includes a sauce supply unit 340 that pressurizes the pump 344 of the liquid container 343 containing the syrup or sauce used in beverage production to supply the syrup or sauce in the liquid container 343 to the outside,
The source supply unit 340 includes a rotary plate 341 that can be rotated on a work table in the unmanned beverage production device 300; a pump pressurizing unit 345 that pressurizes the pump 344 of the liquid container 343 at a predetermined distance from the top of the liquid container 343; And a guide means installed on the rotating plate 341 and fixing the lower part of the liquid container 343 while guiding the liquid container 343 to be placed in an accurate position,
Based on the vehicle type information transmitted from the vehicle information collection unit 200 or the management server 400, the beverage manufacturing robot 310 places the cup containing the completed beverage into a plurality of beverage serving units 320 formed at different heights. A drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system, characterized in that when placed on one of the selected beverage provision units 320, only the cover of the beverage provision unit 320 on which the cup containing the beverage is placed is opened.
According to paragraph 1,
The order input unit 100,
An input unit 110 where the user selects a beverage to be ordered and order information including custom options for the beverage is input;
An output unit 120 that outputs the type of beverage provided by the unmanned beverage production device 300 and a beverage order progress screen;
A first communication unit 140 that transmits the order information to the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300 or the management server 400;
A drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system comprising a.
According to paragraph 2,
The vehicle information collection unit 200,
A vehicle number collection unit 210 that collects the number of the vehicle in which the user rides;
A vehicle type recognition unit 220 that collects information on the type of vehicle the user rides; and
a second communication unit 230 that transmits vehicle number and vehicle model information to the management server 400 or the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300;
A drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system comprising a.
According to paragraph 3,
The vehicle type recognition unit 220,
A drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system that measures the height from the ground to the windshield or side glass to determine which type of vehicle the user is riding in: a compact car, sedan, SUV, truck, or bus.
According to paragraph 4,
The unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300,
Drive-through-based, comprising a third communication unit 330 that receives an operation control signal for manufacturing a beverage transmitted from the order input unit 100 or the management server 400 and providing the manufactured beverage. unmanned beverage manufacturing system.
According to paragraph 1,
The beverage provision unit 320,
Formed in holes formed at different heights on the front or side of the unmanned beverage production device 300,
A drive-through-based unmanned beverage manufacturing system characterized in that when the finished beverage is placed on the plate of the beverage providing unit 320, it rotates about the vertical axis with respect to the hole so that the finished beverage is taken out.
According to paragraph 2,
The management server 400,
An inventory management unit 410 that manages inventory of ingredients for manufacturing beverages in the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300;
A database 420 in which member information of users using the unmanned beverage manufacturing system is stored; and
A fourth communication unit 430 that communicates with the order input unit 100, the vehicle information collection unit 200, and the unmanned beverage manufacturing device 300,
The fourth communication unit 430 is a drive-through-based unmanned beverage, characterized in that when the inventory management unit 410 determines that the ingredients for manufacturing a drink are less than a certain amount, it transmits a notification that the ingredients must be replenished to the manager terminal. manufacturing system.
In clause 7,
The fourth communication unit 430,
If the inventory management unit 410 determines that the ingredients for manufacturing a beverage are less than a certain amount,
A drive-through-based unmanned beverage production system, characterized in that it transmits a control signal that changes the output screen of the output unit 120 so that a beverage to which the corresponding ingredient is added cannot be ordered through the order input unit 100.
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