JP2001009430A - Shovel for garbage treating device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a shovel for taking out treated materials, such as culture materials, which enables as user to take out the treated materials without allowing the treating materials to remain at the corner parts of a treating vessel in particular when taking out the treated materials. SOLUTION: The shovel 25 for taking out the treating materials for taking out the treated materials, such as culture materials, from a fermentation tank of the garbage treating device for subjecting the garbage fed therein to a fermentation treatment by microorganisms is composed of a shovel body 26 and a handle part 28 disposed at the base end 27 of the shovel body 26. The peripheral edge at the top end of the shovel body 26 is provided with an inscribing corner part 46 formed to a shape to allow approximately the tight inscription thereof with at least one corner part 55 of the corner part group of the fermentation tank. The inscribing corner part 46 is held into tight inscription with the corner part 55 and is squeezed in this state, by which the treating materials may be taken out without allowing the treated materials to remain in the corner part 55.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a garbage disposal apparatus for subjecting garbage discharged from a household or the like to a fermentation decomposition treatment utilizing microorganisms. The present invention relates to a scoop for taking out a processed material used for taking out a decomposed processed material.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional garbage processing apparatus, an apparatus described in Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3027779 (hereinafter referred to as "conventional processing apparatus") is known. The conventional processing apparatus includes a fermenter for treating the input garbage with microorganisms, and the fermenter is formed in a box shape having corners at four corners. The fermenter is filled with a microbial material (culture material) such as rice bran, and the microorganism is used for fermenting the raw garbage (see paragraph 0002 of the publication).

Although garbage (processed product) fermented by microorganisms can be taken out and discarded as it is, usually, the processed product is often reused as a plant culture material. In addition, if the odor of the processed material becomes stronger due to a decrease in the fermentation processing capacity of the microorganism, or if raw garbage that has not been sufficiently decomposed becomes noticeable in the processed product, the culture contained in the processed product Materials need to be replaced. The replacement time of the culture material varies depending on the use conditions of the garbage disposal device, the type and amount of garbage, but is about three months. The replacement of the culture material is performed by first removing the processed material containing the old culture material from the fermenter, and then washing the fermenter and adding a new culture material.

[0004]

The culture material (processed material) is taken out from the processing tank using a scoop (shovel) or the like, and the processing tank has a plurality of corners. In this case, it is difficult to remove the culture material remaining at each corner neatly. This is because the shape of the scoop is not formed so as to be suitable for taking out at the corner of the processing tank. If the culture material that cannot be removed remains at the corner, the replacement of the culture material does not mean that the culture material has been completely replaced. Even if the culture material is washed, it is easier to perform without the culture material remaining at the corner. The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a scoop for removing a processed material such as a culture material, which can be removed without leaving the culture material particularly at a corner of a processing tank when removing a processed material such as a culture material. .

[0005]

That is, the inventor has solved the above-mentioned problem by forming the shape of a scoop in accordance with the corner of the processing tank. The detailed configuration and operation and effect will be described later. It should be noted that the definition of terms used in any claim is applied to other claims as far as possible due to its nature.

[0006]Structure of the invention described in claim 1  The object removal screw according to the first aspect of the present invention.
(Hereinafter referred to as the “scoop of claim 1”)
Fermentation tank for fermenting garbage by microorganisms
The fermenter (6) includes a bottom plate (20) and a bottom plate.
Side wall plate group (17, 19, 2) standing from the periphery of (20)
1) and each side wall plate (17, 19, 21).
And a corner (55) group.
This is a scoop (25) for taking out the processed material. Scott
(25) is a scoop body (26) and a scoop body
A grip (28) provided at the base end (27) of (26)
And the upper edge of the scoop body (26)
(30) at least one corner of the corner group (55)
Inscribed angle formed in a shape that can be intimately inscribed in the portion (55)
(66). Fermentation tank
The bottom plate (20) constituting (6) may be polygonal,
It may be circular or other shapes. Bottom plate (2
0) does not necessarily have to be a flat plate, but may include a curved surface.
It may be. If the bottom plate (20) is circular,
Side walls (17, 19, 21) with a very small width stand up from the periphery
Thus, a fermenter (6) is formed. Bottom plate (20) and side wall plate group
(17, 19, 21) may be configured integrally,
They may be configured separately.

[0007]Operation and effect of the invention described in claim 1  The scoop of claim 1 is in the fermenter (6) by the user.
Used to remove processed material. At this time, the user
Ferments the scoop body (26) with the gripper (28)
Insert into the processed material in tank (6), then pump
And take out the processed material. Fermenter (6) corner (5
To take out the processed material in 5), the corner (55)
The inscribed corner (66) of the scoop (25) is tightly contacted.
Raise it as you go. Of the inscribed corner (66)
The shape matches the shape of the corner (55) of the fermenter (6).
So that the processed material at the corner (55) is clean
Is taken out.

[0008]Structure of the invention described in claim 2  The scoop according to the invention described in claim 2 (hereinafter referred to as “claim
The scoop of claim 2) is the structure of the scoop of claim 1.
The upper limit opening of the garbage disposal device (1) is limited.
(3) is formed in a substantially box shape, and each corner (55)
Is formed with a radius of curvature R, and the scoop body (2
6) The upper peripheral edge (30) is formed in a substantially box shape.
In addition, each inner tangent portion (66) has the same radius of curvature R, or
A small radius of curvature r is formed.
You.

[0009]Operation and effect of the invention described in claim 2  The scoop of claim 2 is basically the same as the scoop of claim 1
Produces the same effect. Corner (55) and inscribed corner (6
6) Since the former is rounded, the latter is inscribed in the former
In this case, there is an advantage that the positional relationship between the two can be easily adjusted.

[0010]Structure of the invention described in claim 3  The scoop according to the invention described in claim 3 (hereinafter referred to as “claim
The scoop of claim 3) is the scoop of claim 1 or 2.
Limited to the configuration of the scoop, holding the scoop body (26)
The part (28) is made of an integrally molded synthetic resin.
And features.

[0011]Operation and effect of the invention described in claim 3  The scoop of claim 3 is a product of the scoop of claim 1 or 2.
Scoop body (26) and grip (28)
And molded together to reduce the number of parts
it can.

[0012]Structure of the invention described in claim 4  The scoop according to the invention described in claim 4 (hereinafter referred to as “claim
Claim 4) is defined as any one of claims 1 to 3
The configuration of the scoop is limited and the gripper (28) is opened.
At the end (32), the fermenter (6) was attached to the outer wall
Support for hooking and supporting the mounting hook (14)
It is characterized by having a hole (47).

[0013]Operation and effect of the invention described in claim 4  The scoop of claim 4 is the scoop of any one of claims 1 to 3.
In addition to the effects of the hook, the mounting hook (14) and the support hole
Using (47) a scoop (25) to fermenter (6) outer wall
A scoop (25).
One can also be placed near the fermenter (6). did
Therefore, when using a scoop (25),
You can get this right away and easily after use
Can be lost.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter, referred to as "the present embodiment") will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the garbage processing apparatus, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the garbage processing apparatus. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view including the line XX of FIG.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view including a line YY of FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the opening / closing lid unit 7 is removed, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a processed object is taken out with a scoop. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a state in which an inscribed corner of the scoop is brought into contact with a corner of the processing tank.

[0015]Schematic configuration of garbage disposal  The schematic configuration of the garbage disposal device will be described based on FIGS.
Will be explained. The garbage processing apparatus 1 is provided with an upper opening 3 and fermentation.
A box-shaped fermentation container 5 having a tank 6 and an upper end opening 3 are opened.
Opening / closing lid part 7 to be closed and stirring mechanism part arranged in fermentation tank 6
9, the overall appearance is configured. Note that FIG.
Reference numeral 25 indicates a processed material from the fermenter 6 described later.
It is a scoop to start.

[0016]Composition of fermentation container and lid  The fermentation vessel 5 is formed by molding a synthetic resin,
The container 11 and the outer container 13 have a double structure. Inside
In a space 15 between the container 11 and the outer container 13, a fermenter
Insulation materials 16 and 16 for keeping the heat of 6 (see FIGS. 2 and 4)
Is filled. As shown in FIG. 4, the fermenter 6 has a bottom plate.
20 and one side wall 1 rising from the peripheral edge of the bottom plate 20.
7 and the other side wall 19 and the J-shaped side walls 21 and 21.
It is formed. One side wall 17 and the other side wall 19
The J-shaped side walls 21 and 21 are arranged so as to face each other as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG.
Have been. A circle with a radius of curvature R (see FIG. 7) is provided between each side wall.
A corner group 55 having only a corner is formed. J-shaped side wall
21 is formed in a J-shape as shown in FIG.
Is shaped in accordance with the rotation trajectory of the stirring blade 34 described later.
By doing so, the stirring blades are spread to every corner near the bottom of the fermenter 6
This is to allow the stirring action of S.34 to reach.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 8 denotes a drawer for receiving the liquid from the garbage, and reference numeral 10 denotes a drawer.
The rotation mechanism for rotating the stirring mechanism 9 is shown. As shown in FIG. 2, the lid 7 has a multilayer structure including a heat insulating material 12, and is removably hinged to the fermentation vessel 5 so as to open and close the upper end opening 3. The upper end opening 3 is opened and closed. In FIGS. 2 and 4, reference numeral 22 denotes a ventilation recess formed by denting the center in the width direction of the J-shaped side wall 21 outward. The ventilation recess 22 is closed by a cover plate 23 fitted from the fermenter 6 side, and the ventilation recess 22 and the fermenter 6 communicate with each other by mesh portions 24 formed on the cover plate 23.

[0018]Structure of stirring mechanism  The stirring mechanism 9 will be described with reference to FIGS.
You. The stirring mechanism 9 includes a rotating shaft 31 and an outer periphery of the rotating shaft 31.
(Three in this embodiment) stirring blade fixed to
34 and the open end 32 of the rotating shaft 31 so as to be rotatable, and
A bearing 35 detachably supported, and a fixed end 3 of the rotating shaft 31
And a rotary plate 45 fixed to the rotating plate 3. Each stirring blade
The roots 34 radiate at equal intervals, as also shown in FIG.
It stretches out. The stirring blade 34 is put into the fermenter 6.
It is a member for stirring the garbage. Rotating plate 45
Is a member for connecting to a rotation mechanism unit 10 described later.
You.

[0019]Configuration of rotation mechanism  Next, with reference to FIGS.
The configuration will be described. The rotation mechanism unit 10 of the present embodiment includes a hand
Of the motor 50 through the gear 48 and the drive plate 49
It is configured to transmit to the plate 45. Drive plate 49
The rotating plate 45 is, as shown in FIG.
Therefore, they are connected so that they can be easily removed. Axis of rotation
31 is rotated by the rotation of the rotating plate 45.
ing. As is clear from FIG.
One end of the receiver 35 (right side in FIG. 4), that is, the open end 32 is the other end.
One end, that is, a position higher than the fixed end 33.
Of the bearing 35 and the rotation mechanism 10
It is preferable to form the moving plate 49.

The angle of inclination of the rotating shaft 31 may be set to, for example, about 1.5 to 10 degrees with respect to the horizontal in accordance with the configuration of the bearing 35 and the like. The inclination angle of the rotating shaft 31 in the present embodiment is set to 2 degrees. The reason why the rotating shaft 31 is inclined in this way is to prevent the water from the garbage from flowing in the direction of the fixed end 33 and from entering between the sliding recess 41 of the bearing 35 and especially the movable bearing 37 of the bearing 36. To do that.
This is because, if moisture enters, adverse effects such as a hindrance to sliding between the movable bearing portion 37 and the sliding concave portion 41 may be caused, so that an attempt was made to prevent such adverse effects as much as possible. The moisture flowing along the rotating shaft 31 to the fixed end 33 side is
The drive plate 49 is blocked by the rotating plate 45 and falls as it is.
Has almost no effect on the rotation mechanism section 10 including.

Here, when the user rotates the handle 50, the rotation is reduced by the gear portion 48, and the rotating shaft 31 is rotated via the driving plate 49 and the rotating plate 45. The open end 32 of the rotating shaft 31 is connected to a bearing recess 51 of the movable bearing 37.
The rotation of the stirring blade group 3
4 rotates in the fermenter 6 to stir the garbage. At the time of this stirring, the air circulating in the ventilation recess 22 is covered by the cover plate 2.
3 flows into the fermentation tank 6 through the mesh portions 24, 24, whereby the inside of the fermentation tank 6 is maintained in an aerobic state.

[0022]Scoop structure  The scoop 25 will be described with reference to FIGS.
I will tell. The scoop 25 includes a scoop body 26 and a scoop.
A grip portion 28 provided at a base end portion 27 of the
These are made by integrally molding synthetic resin.
Therefore, it is formed. The open end of the gripper 28 has a fermentation
Hook on the mounting hook 14 attached to the outer wall of the tank 6
The support hole 47 for supporting the whole scoop 25
Has been established. The upper peripheral edge 30 of the scoop body 26 is
At least one corner 55 of the corner group 55 of the bath 6
Includes an inscribed corner 66 formed in a shape that can be intimately inscribed
ing. In the present embodiment, the inscribed angle portions 66 having the same shape are
Although several treatment tanks are provided, the processing tanks 6 have different corners.
55, each inner tangent corner is aligned with each corner 55
66 may be different from each other. So configured
By using different inner tangents 65
Thus, it is possible to appropriately take out the processed material at each corner 55.
This is because it is very convenient. Curvature of inscribed corner 66
The radius r is set substantially equal to the radius of curvature R of the corner 55.
I have. The reason for this setting is explained in the next section.
You.

[0023]Removal of processed material  Referring to FIGS. 1, 5, 6, and 7, a scoop 25 is used.
The procedure for removing the processed material will be described. First, as shown in FIG.
Remove the lid 7 from the fermentation vessel 5
Remove the processed material using a tip. At this time, from FIG.
As can be seen, since the radii of curvature R and r are substantially the same,
It is possible to make the tangent portion 66 substantially in close contact with the lower end of the corner portion 55
It can be done, and it will be close to
To efficiently process the processed material near the corner 55.
Can be taken out. Completed removal of processed material
Then, rinse the scoop 25 with water and remove it as shown in FIG.
Hook the support hole 47 on the hook 14 and attach the scoop 25
I will. Close the scoop 25 using the mounting hook 14
It is very easy to use it when you need it
It is convenient. Thus, the removal of the processed material is completed. place
When the removal of the physical material is completed, the inside of the processing tank 6 is washed,
Add new culture material and prepare for garbage.

[0024]

According to the invention described in each claim, when taking out the culture material, it is possible to take out the culture material without leaving it particularly at the corner of the treatment tank. For this reason, the inside of the processing tank is cleaned only by taking out with the scoop, and the subsequent cleaning work becomes easy.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a garbage processing apparatus.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the garbage disposal device.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view including the line XX of FIG. 1 viewed in a direction of an arrow.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view including a line YY of FIG. 1 viewed in a direction of an arrow.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the opening / closing lid 7 is removed.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a processing object is taken out with a scoop.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a state where an inscribed corner of a scoop is brought into contact with a corner of the processing tank.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Garbage disposal apparatus 3 Upper end opening part 5 Fermentation container 6 Fermentation tank 7 Opening / closing lid part 8 Drawer tray 9 Stirring mechanism part 10 Rotation mechanism part 11 Inner container 12 Insulation material 13 Outer container 14 Mounting hook 15 Space part 16 Insulation material 17 One side Side wall 19 the other side wall 20 bottom plate 21 J-shaped side wall 22 ventilation recess 23 cover plate 24 mesh part 25 scoop 26 scoop body 27 base end 28 gripping portion 29 opening 30 upper peripheral edge 31 rotating shaft 32 open end 33 fixed end 34 Stirring blade 35 Bearing 36 Pedestal 37 Movable bearing part 38 Coil spring 41 Sliding concave part 42 Locking protrusion 43 Guide groove 45 Rotating plate 46 Screw 47 Support hole 48 Gear part 49 Drive plate 50 Handle 51 Bearing concave part 53 Sliding protrusion 55 Angle Part 66 Inner tangent part

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A fermenter for fermenting garbage fed by microorganisms. The fermenter is formed between a bottom plate, a group of side wall plates rising from the periphery of the bottom plate, and each side plate. And a corner group, and a scoop for taking out the processed material used in the garbage disposal apparatus including the scoop, wherein the scoop comprises: a scoop body; and a gripping part provided at a base end of the scoop body. A scoop for removing a processed object, wherein an upper peripheral edge of the scoop main body is provided with an inscribed corner formed in a shape capable of being substantially in close contact with at least one corner of the corner group. 2. The bottom plate of the garbage disposal device is formed in a substantially box shape, each corner is rounded with a radius of curvature R, and the upper edge of the scoop body is formed in a substantially box shape. 2. The workpiece removal according to claim 1, wherein each inner tangent portion is formed with a radius of curvature r that is the same as or smaller than the curvature radius R. 3. scoop. 3. The scoop according to claim 1, wherein the scoop main body and the grip portion are made of a synthetic resin formed integrally. 4. The fermenter according to claim 1, wherein an open end of the grip is provided with a support hole for hooking and supporting a mounting hook mounted on an outer wall of the fermenter. A scoop for taking out the processed material described in the above.