Doordash, inc. (20240285130). ENHANCED AUTOMATED FOOD MAKING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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ENHANCED AUTOMATED FOOD MAKING APPARATUS

Organization Name

doordash, inc.

Inventor(s)

Deepak Chandra Sekar of San Jose CA (US)

Kathirgugan Kathirasen of Selangor (MY)

Brian Richardson of Los Gatos CA (US)

Sanath Bhat of Redwood City CA (US)

Levi Lalla of Redwood City CA (US)

ENHANCED AUTOMATED FOOD MAKING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240285130 titled 'ENHANCED AUTOMATED FOOD MAKING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation:

The patent application describes a method for operating an automated food making apparatus that dispenses ingredients from canisters using a rotating paddle mechanism controlled by a motor and actuator arm.

  • The method rotates a paddle with a pin-shaft mechanism to dispense ingredients from canisters.
  • The motor is controlled automatically based on weight sensor readings.
  • Position sensors locate the position of the actuator arm.
  • The same motor dispenses ingredients from multiple canisters.
  • The method includes multiple paddle rotation and weight measurement steps until a target weight is reached.
  • The paddle rotation steps may be unidirectional or bidirectional.
  • Different paddle rotation algorithms may be used based on the amounts of ingredients in the canister.
  • The paddle may be rocked until the target weight is achieved.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Automated food making apparatus with rotating paddle mechanism.
  • Motor control based on weight sensor readings.
  • Multiple canister ingredient dispensing.
  • Various paddle rotation algorithms.
  • Error recovery algorithm for efficient operation.

Potential Applications:

  • Commercial kitchens.
  • Food production facilities.
  • Meal kit delivery services.

Problems Solved:

  • Efficient dispensing of ingredients.
  • Automated food preparation.
  • Precise measurement of ingredients.

Benefits:

  • Time-saving in food preparation.
  • Consistent ingredient dispensing.
  • Reduced human error in measuring ingredients.

Commercial Applications:

Automated Food Making Apparatus with Rotating Paddle Mechanism for Efficient Ingredient Dispensing

Questions about Automated Food Making Apparatus with Rotating Paddle Mechanism:

1. How does the rotating paddle mechanism improve ingredient dispensing efficiency? 2. What are the benefits of using weight sensor readings for motor control in the apparatus?


Original Abstract Submitted

a method for operating an automated food making apparatus having a motor, actuator arm, and an apparatus. the apparatus may be a paddle with flexible fins. the method rotates the paddle with a pin-shaft mechanism to dispense an ingredient placed in a canister, controls the motor automatically based on weight sensor readings, and locates a position of the actuator arm with position sensors. the same motor dispenses ingredients from a plurality of canisters. the method may have a plurality of paddle rotation and weight measurement steps until a target weight is reached. the plurality of paddle rotation steps may be unidirectional or bidirectional paddle rotation. the paddle may be rotated according to one or more paddle rotation algorithms, an error recovery algorithm, or different algorithms based on the amounts of ingredients remaining in the canister. the paddle may be rocked until the target weight is achieved.

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