JP2002119939A - Garbage disposer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To mitigate the smell of garbage after drying treatment and the smell of garbage in the process of drying at a garbage disposal device which dries the garbage by hot blast. SOLUTION: This garbage disposer is equipped with a garbage storage container 2, an air intake 25 for taking in the air, a heater 13 which heats the internal upper part of the garbage storage container 2 together with the air flowing in from the air intake 25 and a fan 12 which stirs the air in the container 2 and blows the hot blast to the surface of the garbage. Thus, the smell of the dried garbage is mitigated by sending in fresh air constantly and the bulk of the dried garbage is reduced although it remains in the container 2, so that the batches of the garbage are dumped over the dried garbage one after another until the container 2 is filled up and the drying treatment is carried out.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a garbage disposer mainly for treating garbage generated in a kitchen at home.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Disposers for pulverizing garbage and draining the garbage into sewage, and garbage dewatering machines for crushing, dewatering and collecting garbage are known as conventional kitchen waste disposal machines.

[0003]

However, disposers pollute rivers in areas without sewage treatment facilities and cause environmental pollution. On the other hand, the garbage dewatering machine has a problem that the collected garbage is putrefied and gives off a bad smell.

[0004] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and crushes and dries garbage to reduce the original volume and weight of the garbage so that the garbage is kept in a dry state so that the garbage is not spoiled. It is an object of the present invention to provide a garbage disposal machine which can reduce the odor of dried garbage by reducing the drying process in a short time.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a first means of the present invention is to provide a garbage storage container for storing garbage, an air port for taking in outside air, and external air flowing from the air port. A heater that heats the upper part of the garbage storage container and a fan that stirs the air in the garbage storage container are provided, and the odor of dry garbage can be reduced by constantly feeding fresh air. At the same time, the surface of the garbage put into the garbage storage container is heated and dried by a heater and a fan, and the diffusion of steam is performed efficiently, and the dried garbage remains in the garbage storage container, but the bulk is large. Since the water activity is reduced and the water activity is reduced due to drying, even if it is put in the garbage storage container as it is, it does not rot or generate mold. Therefore, the garbage can be successively put on the dried garbage and dried until the garbage storage container is full.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
A garbage storage container that stores garbage, an air port that takes in outside air, a heater that heats the upper portion of the garbage storage container together with the outside air that flows in from the air port, and stirs the air in the garbage storage container. It is equipped with a fan that can reduce the smell of dry garbage by constantly sending fresh air, and the surface of garbage put in the garbage storage container is heated and dried by a heater and a fan, Furthermore, the diffusion of steam is performed efficiently, and the garbage put into the garbage storage container is heated and dried by a heater and a fan, and the dried garbage remains in the garbage storage container, but the bulk is reduced, Further, since the water activity is reduced by drying, even if it is put in the garbage storage container as it is, it does not rot or generate mold. Therefore, the garbage can be successively put on the dried garbage and dried until the garbage storage container is full.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the fan sucks outside air from an air port, and the fan can efficiently suck outside air and send hot air to the garbage storage container without waste. The drying process can be performed in a short time with a simple structure, and the odor of dried garbage can be reduced by constantly feeding fresh air.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, an air port is provided in the vicinity of the suction side of the fan, so that the outside air is efficiently sucked, a backflow is prevented, and fresh air is always fed. This can reduce the smell of dry refuse.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an exhaust passage for discharging steam in the garbage storage container, a blower fan is provided on the exhaust passage side, and the steam in the garbage storage container is controlled by the blower fan. The odor of dry garbage can be reduced by flowing air into the garbage storage container and always sending in fresh air, and the odor from the suction section can be suppressed. Functions can be added without complicating the structure, such as functioning as steam condensation.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a drying container into which a food waste storage container is inserted, and an exhaust port for discharging steam in the food waste storage container is provided near the bottom of the drying container. The hot air can be diverted to the outer periphery of the garbage storage container in the drying container, the temperature in the garbage storage container can be efficiently heated, and the drying process can be performed in a shorter time.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a drying container in which a garbage storage container 2 into which garbage is put is set. A fixed blade 3 is provided on the inner wall of the garbage storage container 2.
Reference numeral 4 denotes a rotary blade which rotates while intersecting with the fixed blade 3, and is connected to the center shaft 6. The center shaft 6 is the drying container 1
The rotation of the rotary motor 5 is transmitted to the rotating shaft 8 at a reduced speed by a reduction device 23 including a worm 21 and a gear 22, which is detachably connected to the rotating shaft 8 by a connecting device 7 provided at the bottom. The fixed blade 3 and the rotary blade 4 constitute crushing and stirring means for crushing and stirring garbage inside the garbage storage container 2.

Numeral 9 denotes a receiving stand arranged on the outer peripheral portion of the garbage container 2, which has a lattice shape at the bottom thereof, so that steam can easily pass therethrough and serves to prevent large refuse from flowing out. 10
Is an exhaust pipe for exhausting the exhaust containing steam from the drying container 1, connected to a hose 20, and the end of the hose 20 is routed to the rear exhaust port 17.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a lid provided on the kitchen waste processing machine main body so as to be openable and closable. The opening of the drying container 1 is sealed with a packing 7 attached to the lid 11. Reference numeral 12 denotes a fan for stirring the air in the garbage storage container 2, and a suction port 25 provided on the upper surface of the fan.
Air is blown into the garbage storage container 2. Reference numeral 13 denotes a heater which immediately turns hot air sucked by the fan 12 into hot air. The fan 12 and the heater 13 constitute hot air blowing means for drying garbage. The upper end of the garbage storage container 2 and the lower surface of the lid 11 are arranged with a gap therebetween, and a hood 14 provided on the lower surface of the lid 11
Since the hot air discharged from the garbage storage container 2 is guided downward in the garbage storage container 2, the hot air is sent to the back of the garbage storage container 2, and then the hot air is discharged from the upper end portion of the garbage storage container 2 to the hood 14. It is discharged to the drying container 1 from the gap and reaches below the drying container 1. The residual heat of the hot air is further discharged from the exhaust pipe 10 after further heating the garbage storage container 2.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a drive motor for driving the fan 12, which is installed in the lid 11. Reference numeral 16 denotes an air inlet, 18 denotes a hinge for rotating the lid, and 19 denotes a buckle for fixing the lid. A circuit case 24 houses a control circuit for controlling the heater temperature and the rotation of the motor.

The operation of the above-configured kitchen waste disposal machine will be described. The garbage put into the garbage container 2 is stirred by the rotary blade 4 and
And the fixed blade 3 grinds. Fan 12 and heater 13
Hot air temporarily circulates in the garbage storage container 2,
Heat the garbage. Steam is generated from the heated garbage and overflows into the drying container 1 from a gap between the upper end of the garbage storage container 2 and the hood 14. Water vapor is exhaust pipe 1
From 0, it is guided from the hose 20 to the exhaust port 17 and discharged to the outside. Although the crushed and dried garbage remains in the garbage storage container 2, the garbage is reduced in bulk and dried, and the water activity is reduced, so that the garbage can rot or generate mold even if it is put as it is. There is no.

During drying, a phenomenon in which the air pressure inside the food waste container 2 rises and flows backward through the suction port 25 is observed. However, by increasing the amount of air blown by the fan 12, the reverse flow is prevented, and the flow to the drive motor 15 and the like is prevented. Prevents the attachment of water vapor. Further, the hot air sent into the garbage storage container 2 is discharged from the garbage storage container 2 after heating the inside of the garbage storage container 2 as described above. Since the food waste container 2 is heated by residual heat when passing, the food waste container 2 can be efficiently warmed and dried faster,
Drying can be performed in a short time.

Next, a second embodiment will be described. 3 and 4, reference numeral 31 denotes a garbage storage container which is disposed inside the main body 32 so as to be able to be taken out. A fixed blade 33 and a rotary blade 34 are provided in the garbage container 1 as means for crushing and stirring garbage. The fixed blade 33 is provided on the inner wall of the garbage storage container 31, and the rotary blade 34 is provided on the inner bottom of the garbage storage container 31, and is attached to the drive shaft 35 of the motor 40 projecting from the bottom surface of the garbage storage container 31. It is fixed to a rotating shaft 35b which is detachably connected.

Above the garbage storage container 31, a heater 36 as garbage heating means and a stirring fan 37 for uniformly sending the heat of the heater 36 into the garbage storage container 31 are provided. 38 is a fan motor, and 50 is a small-diameter air hole provided near the fan motor. A condensing unit 39 that condenses water vapor generated from the garbage is disposed on the outer periphery of the garbage storage container 31 with a gap therebetween. A condensed water outflow pipe 41 and an exhaust pipe 42 are connected to a lower portion of the condensing section 39. At the tip of the condensed water pipe 41, a condensing container 43 is provided detachably.

The exhaust pipe 42 is provided with a deodorizing device 44. The deodorizing device 44 includes a catalyst 44a on the honeycomb and a catalyst heater 44b. 44c is an odor suction pipe, and 44d is an odor exhaust pipe. Reference numeral 45 denotes a lid containing the garbage heating means, which is attached to the kitchen waste treatment apparatus main body 32 by a hinge 46 so as to be openable and closable, and the garbage storage container 31 is sealed by inserting a packing 47 fixed to the lid 45. Become. 49 is a blower fan for cooling the condenser 39, 48 is a heater protection cover, and 52 is a heat insulating container provided on the outer periphery of the garbage storage container 31.

Since the cooling fan 49 is installed near the odor exhaust pipe 44d, the odor exhaust pipe 44d is formed by the venturi effect caused by the blowing of the fan 49.
Will be drawn from the air. The above-mentioned drying and condensing actions are performed in a closed structure constituted by the condensing portion 39 air-tight by the packing 47, the lid 45 and the condensing container 43 connected to the condensing portion 39, and the lid has a small-diameter air hole 50. Therefore, fresh air is always sucked from the air hole 50 by the amount of air drawn from the odor exhaust pipe 44d by the Venturi effect.

The operation of the garbage processing apparatus configured as described above will be described. The garbage put into the garbage container 31 is stirred by the rotary blade 34 and crushed by the rotary blade 34 and the fixed blade 33. Stirring fan 3
The hot air generated by the heater 7 and the heater 36 circulates in the space formed by the lower surface of the lid 45 and the garbage container 31, and heats the garbage while stirring the air in the space. Steam is generated from the heated garbage, and the garbage storage container 31
Flows out to the condensing section 39 through a gap between the upper end of the cover 45 and the lower surface of the lid 45. Then, the water vapor is cooled and condensed in the condensing section 39, passes through the condensed water outflow pipe 41, and enters the condensed water container 43.
Accumulate in

On the other hand, the water vapor containing the odor component that has not been condensed is guided from the exhaust pipe 42 to the deodorizer 44, where the odor component is purified and discharged to the outside. The dried garbage remains in the garbage storage container 31, but is reduced in bulk, and is dried and has a reduced water activity. No mold will develop. Therefore, the garbage can be put on the dried garbage one after another until the garbage storage container 31 is full, and the garbage can be dried. Then, the dried garbage remaining in the garbage storage container 31 and the condensed water collected in the condensed water container 43 are periodically collected and discarded.

Since these drying treatments are always performed in a state where fresh air is inhaled, the dried garbage is finished in a state containing aerobic bacteria without being too scorched, so that the odor is not tight and the disposal treatment is not bothersome. . Further, since the air hole 50 has a small diameter, the amount of leakage is small, and there is no influence on the drying time, and the odor leakage is small. Since the air passage created by the blower fan 49 is provided with the suction port 51 and the communication port 53 in the cover 45 so as to pass through the inside of the cover 45, the odor leaking from the air hole 50 is drawn by the blower fan 49 and discharged from the deodorizer 44. The air is mixed with odorless air, diffuses, and is discharged from the exhaust port 54. Therefore, there is no concern about the smell during use.

[0024]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a garbage storage container for storing garbage, an air port for taking in outside air, and the air with the outside air flowing from the air port. A heater for heating the upper part of the garbage storage container,
A fan that stirs the air in the garbage storage container and blows hot air onto the surface of the garbage is provided, so that the fresh air can always be sent in to reduce the smell of dry garbage, and the garbage can be stored. The surface of the garbage placed in the container is heated and dried by a heater and a fan, and the steam is diffused efficiently. The garbage placed in the garbage container is heated and dried by a heater and a fan and dried. Waste garbage remains in the garbage storage container,
Since the bulk is reduced and the water activity is reduced by drying, even if it is put in the garbage storage container as it is, it does not rot or generate mold. Therefore,
Until the garbage storage container is full, the garbage can be put on the dried garbage one after another and dried.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the outside air is sucked from the air port by the fan,
The fan efficiently sucks outside air and can send hot air into the garbage storage container without waste.Drying can be performed in a short time with a simple structure, and drying is performed by constantly sending fresh air. It can reduce the smell of garbage.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the air port is provided close to the suction side of the fan,
By efficiently sucking outside air, preventing backflow, and constantly feeding fresh air, the smell of dry waste can be reduced.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an exhaust passage for discharging steam in the garbage storage container, a blower fan is provided on the exhaust passage side, and the inside of the garbage storage container is controlled by the blower fan. As it sucks steam, air can be flowed into the garbage storage container and fresh air can always be sent in to reduce the odor of dry garbage, and can also suppress odor leakage from the suction section. The function can be added without complicating the structure, such as making the blower fan also function for condensing steam.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a drying container into which the food waste storage container is inserted, and an exhaust port for discharging steam in the food waste storage container is provided near the bottom of the drying container. Since it is provided, hot air can be diverted to the outer periphery of the garbage storage container in the drying container, the temperature in the garbage storage container can be efficiently heated, and the drying process can be performed in a shorter time.

As described above, according to the present invention, the odor during the drying treatment can be significantly reduced, and the odor of the dried garbage after the treatment can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a kitchen waste treatment machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the kitchen waste disposal machine.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a kitchen waste disposal machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the vicinity of a blower fan of the kitchen waste treatment machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Drying container 2 Garbage storage container 10 Exhaust pipe 11 Lid 12 Fan 13 Heater 25 Suction port (air port) 31 Garbage storage container 36 Heater 37 Stirring fan (fan) 39 Condenser (Drying container) 42 Exhaust Pipe 44 Deodorizer 45 Lid 49 Blower fan 50 Air hole (air port) 53 Communication port

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Shuji Asada 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Katsuyuki Ishibashi 1006 Kazuma Kazuma Kadoma City, Osaka Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. 72) Inventor Mishima Motomichi 1006 Kadoma, Kazuma, Osaka Prefecture F-term in Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A garbage storage container for storing garbage, an air port for taking in outside air, a heater for heating an upper portion of the garbage storage container together with outside air flowing from the air port, and the garbage storage container Garbage disposal machine equipped with a fan that stirs the air inside. 2. The kitchen waste treatment machine according to claim 1, wherein the fan sucks outside air from an air port. 3. The garbage disposal machine according to claim 2, wherein an air port is provided near the suction side of the fan. 4. The food waste container according to claim 1, further comprising an exhaust passage for discharging steam in the food waste storage container, a blower fan provided on the exhaust passage side, and the blower fan sucking the steam in the food waste storage container. A kitchen waste disposal machine according to any one of the preceding claims. 5. A drying container for inserting a food waste container, and an exhaust port for discharging steam in the food waste container is provided near a bottom of the drying container. A garbage processor according to the item.