Automated frying system

US11882964B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Lab2Fab LLC · US

Inventors

• Samuel Lewis Tanaka · San Leandro, US
• Hogan Hall Hempy · Pleasanton, US
• Peter Ishiguro · San Jose, US
• Shawn Michael Lange · Walnut Creek, US
• Cory David Lent · Campbell, US
• John Paul Norman · San Jose, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 5, 2021
• Grant date: Jan 30, 2024
• Expiry date: Oct 5, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G47/90
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems, devices, and methods are directed to automated preparation of food or consumable items, such as for preparation of fried foods. An example cooking apparatus may include processing devices for the consumable items. In some examples, a robot arm is provided that extends from a moveable base. Locators may define a relative position of the moveable base relative to processing device(s) of the cooking apparatus, such that the robot arm is configured to determine robot arm movements to move the consumable items to and from the processing device(s). In some examples, one or more zones may be used to detect movement near a robot arm, with one or more restrictions being placed upon robot arm and/or base movement in response. In some examples, a cooking apparatus provides automated transport of food ingredients for preparation of food or other consumable items.