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.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47F 1/02 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise for granulated or powdered materials
• A47J 44/02 - Multi-purpose machines for preparing food with provisions for drive either from top or from bottom, e.g. for separately-driven bowl
• B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
• B65D 83/06 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing powdered or granular material
• B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants

Abstract

An automated cooking machine is described wherein various functions, such as dispensing, stirring, chopping, baking and cleaning are conducted by intelligent use of a Cartesian robot system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A21D 8/06 - Baking processes
• A21C 1/14 - Structural elements of mixing or kneading machines