DoorDash has been granted a patent for a method to operate an automated food making apparatus. The method involves rotating an actuator arm with a motor, dispensing ingredients from canisters, and controlling the motor based on weight sensor readings. The apparatus can dispense liquids from multiple canisters. GlobalData’s report on DoorDash gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on DoorDash, Supply chain management systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. DoorDash's grant share as of May 2024 was 41%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Automated food making apparatus with motor and actuator arm
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11980323B2) discloses a method for operating an automated food making apparatus. The method involves rotating an actuator arm with a motor, which in turn rotates a pin coupled to a shaft. This rotation causes a plurality of rollers distributed around the shaft to dispense liquid from a bottle in a canister. The motor is controlled automatically based on weight sensor readings, allowing for precise dispensing of ingredients from multiple canisters. The apparatus includes features such as peristaltic pumping apparatus, maintaining the bottle in a predetermined position with supports, and transporting the liquid with tubing. Additionally, the method involves monitoring weight sensor readings, dispensing liquid through a flexible tube controlled by compressing rollers, and reducing dripping with a one-way valve at the tube's end.
Furthermore, the patent details additional steps such as reversing flow in the canister to reduce drips, detecting drips and activating a liquid pullback step, and engaging a first and second arm of the actuator with the pin for rotation. The method also includes features like dispensing a desired amount of liquid, detecting weight increase between dispensing to identify drips, and ensuring the pin extends perpendicularly to the shaft for efficient operation. Overall, the patented method offers a comprehensive approach to automating food preparation processes, ensuring accurate dispensing of ingredients while minimizing waste and maintaining cleanliness in the apparatus.
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