EQUIPMENT FOR THE AUTOMATION OF CATERING, BAR OR OTHER PRODUCTS OR GOODS SALES SERVICES

摘要

A series of serving lines (1) terminate at position (2) with personnel and/or service machines and are equipped at the sides with seats (12), with shelves (11), distribution ports sealed off with flaps (10) and a means of remote ordering service. Orders are transmitted to the personnel and/or machines by means of a terminal (8) with printer (9). The personnel and/or machines prepare and place the items requested, with the bill, on the respective trays (18) that are placed at the end of the service line, which automatically transports this assembly opposite the station originating the order, where the relevant flap on the order window opens temporarily for the contents of each tray to be removed. After consuming the items, customers go to a cash desk (2) where they present the bill, pay and leave. A processor monitors automatic operation of the system; it is linked to the till for the appropriate checks. Special serving lines are also proposed to which customers with prepaid card have access, offering such customers remote payment services as well.