摘要 |
<p>The device for automating a chain for distributing meal trays comprises a plurality of trays (11) each of which is provided with identification means, a plurality of carriages (200), a tray conveying chain (150) used for providing the trays with meal components and a computer system for assigning the trays to carriages in such a way that each tray is transported to the destination thereof by the carriage. In a preferred embodiment, the computer system is designed in such a way that it makes it possible to select the tray contents of a sequence of trays addressed to the same recipient service. In the preferred embodiment, each tray identification means is provided with an electronic label, for example a RFID label, a radiofrequency identification or a rewritable memory.</p> |