Automated bin system for accepting food items in robotic kitchen workspace
US12082742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/0087
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robotic kitchen system for preparing food items in combination with at least one kitchen appliance such as a fryer comprises an automated bin assembly, a robotic arm, and a basket held by the robotic arm. The automated bin assembly comprises at least one automated bin for holding the food items. A camera or sensor array collects image data of the food items in the bin(s). A central processor is operable to compute and provide directions to the first robotic arm and automated bin assembly based on the image data and stored data to (a) move the robotic arm to the bin; (b) actuate the bin to drop the food items from the bin into the basket; (c) and to move the basket into the fryer all without human interaction. Related methods are also described.
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