Automated food making apparatus
US12318044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated food making apparatus is described. An automated food making apparatus can include: a carousel; a dispensing apparatus shared among a plurality of canisters on the carousel, wherein at least one canister includes a paddle; and wherein the dispensing apparatus is configured to rotate the canister's paddle to dispense ingredients stored in the canister. A dispensing mechanism for an automated food making apparatus can include: an actuator arm; a motor that is adapted to rotate the actuator arm; one or more magnets embedded in the actuator arm; and one or more sensors configured to detect position of the actuator arm; wherein the actuator arm dispenses ingredients by rotating a pin located on a canister.
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