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Modular system for autonomous food assembly

A modular system for autonomous food assembly includes: a skid operable in a first configuration configured to transiently install on a vehicle and in a second configuration configured to transiently install in a kiosk; a set of food dispensing modules configured to transiently install on the skid and store and dispense food based on food orders; and a fixed infrastructure configured to distribute power from a first power source in the truck to the set of food dispensing modules in the first configuration, from a second power source in the fixed kiosk to the set of food dispensing modules in the second configuration, and to the set of food dispensing modules; a controller installed on the skid and configured to receive food orders and control the set of food dispensing modules to dispense food orders from the truck in the first configuration and from the kiosk in the second configuration.

Modular system for autonomous food assembly

A modular system for autonomous food assembly includes: a skid operable in a first configuration configured to transiently install on a vehicle and in a second configuration configured to transiently install in a kiosk; a set of food dispensing modules configured to transiently install on the skid and store and dispense food based on food orders; and a fixed infrastructure configured to distribute power from a first power source in the truck to the set of food dispensing modules in the first configuration, from a second power source in the fixed kiosk to the set of food dispensing modules in the second configuration, and to the set of food dispensing modules; a controller installed on the skid and configured to receive food orders and control the set of food dispensing modules to dispense food orders from the truck in the first configuration and from the kiosk in the second configuration.

Beverage Cooling Apparatus and Method
20230003442 · 2023-01-05 ·

An apparatus for maintaining a constant temperature of a beverage for the duration of its consumption. The apparatus comprising a container enclosing a volume. The container having a container floor facing the volume, a release valve, and a container roof positioned opposite the container floor. The container roof having a container roof inlet that penetrates the container roof. A trough coupled to the container roof inlet. The trough has at least one beverage mount for holding the beverage. A trough outlet and a water pump is coupled to the trough for transferring a fluid through the trough and the trough outlet.

Sneeze guard air curtain attachment
11700958 · 2023-07-18 ·

Provided is a sneeze guard attachment for creating an air curtain between display food covered by a sneeze guard and a person. The device includes a panel, a frame affixed to the panel that creates a chamber between the panel and the sneeze guard, and a means for forcing air into the chamber. The chamber includes an open end, which allows the air to be forced out of the chamber in order to create an air curtain. The air curtain separates the display food contained in a food bar/food prep area from the consumer. The device can be retrofitted on any preexisting food shield or sneeze guard, and can be utilized with various types of display food, including food items found in buffets, salad bars, hot food bars, roller grills, made-to-order food operations, catering stands, roller grills, sandwich preparation areas, and the like.

Sneeze guard air curtain attachment
11700958 · 2023-07-18 ·

Provided is a sneeze guard attachment for creating an air curtain between display food covered by a sneeze guard and a person. The device includes a panel, a frame affixed to the panel that creates a chamber between the panel and the sneeze guard, and a means for forcing air into the chamber. The chamber includes an open end, which allows the air to be forced out of the chamber in order to create an air curtain. The air curtain separates the display food contained in a food bar/food prep area from the consumer. The device can be retrofitted on any preexisting food shield or sneeze guard, and can be utilized with various types of display food, including food items found in buffets, salad bars, hot food bars, roller grills, made-to-order food operations, catering stands, roller grills, sandwich preparation areas, and the like.

Restaurant Highchair Tray Topper Device
20230009216 · 2023-01-12 ·

The present invention relates to a restaurant highchair tray topper device that is comprised of a body that has a tray and a pair of arms, in addition to a carrying bag. The body of the device further preferably resembles a cafeteria-style tray and is flexible or semi-flexible, such that it is child-safe and sturdy. The pair of arms extend from the tray and attach to a restaurant highchair. In this manner, the device can be applied to any restaurant highchair that does not already have a tray, such that a child may store all food, beverages, and toys safely, and without disturbing others, or allowing said items to fall to the floor

Serving module and robot having the same
11540627 · 2023-01-03 · ·

According to the present embodiment, a serving module includes: a tray; a main body formed therein with a tray space configured to accommodate the tray and having a tray entrance; a tray moving device configured to move at least a part of the tray out of the tray entrance or move an entire of the tray into the tray space; a door configured to open and close the tray entrance; and a door driving device connected to the door to open and close the door.

Serving module and robot having the same
11540627 · 2023-01-03 · ·

According to the present embodiment, a serving module includes: a tray; a main body formed therein with a tray space configured to accommodate the tray and having a tray entrance; a tray moving device configured to move at least a part of the tray out of the tray entrance or move an entire of the tray into the tray space; a door configured to open and close the tray entrance; and a door driving device connected to the door to open and close the door.

FOOD MOVING STAGE AND SERVING ROBOT INCLUDING THE SAME

Disclosed is a food moving stage. The food moving stage includes a first plate having a plurality of concavities formed on an upper surface; a second plate of which a lower surface is disposed to face the upper surface of the first plate; a first support member connected to the upper surface of the first plate and disposed between the first plate and the second plate; a second support member connected to the lower surface of the second plate and disposed between the first plate and the first support member; a plurality of rolling members disposed on each of the plurality of concavities and are in contact with the lower surface of the second plate; and an elastic friction member disposed on the upper surface of the second support member, and based on the second plate and the second support member rising, compressed and deformed by a lower surface of the first support member.

FOOD MOVING STAGE AND SERVING ROBOT INCLUDING THE SAME

Disclosed is a food moving stage. The food moving stage includes a first plate having a plurality of concavities formed on an upper surface; a second plate of which a lower surface is disposed to face the upper surface of the first plate; a first support member connected to the upper surface of the first plate and disposed between the first plate and the second plate; a second support member connected to the lower surface of the second plate and disposed between the first plate and the first support member; a plurality of rolling members disposed on each of the plurality of concavities and are in contact with the lower surface of the second plate; and an elastic friction member disposed on the upper surface of the second support member, and based on the second plate and the second support member rising, compressed and deformed by a lower surface of the first support member.