JP2002126707A - Organic matter treating device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an organic matter treating device which is of a low-cost structure and easily verifies the quantity and condition of a discharged matter. SOLUTION: This organic matter treating device comprises a treatment tank 1 which stores a carrier of organic matter-decomposing microbes and treats the organic matter such as loaded garbage by decomposition, an outer shell casing 2 for housing the treatment tank 1, a stirring means (stirring blades 9 and the like) for stirring and mixing the organic matter loaded into the treatment tank 1 and the stored carrier, a discharge aperture 80 which makes the treated matter in the treatment tank 1 overflow following the stirring of the organic matter and the carrier by the stirring means and a stocker 83 which accumulates the overflowing discharged matter from the discharge aperture 80. In addition, the stocker 83 is at least partially exposed to the outside of the outer shell casing 2 in the entire stocker height direction and thus is formed as a transparent or translucent part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an organic substance processing apparatus for decomposing organic substances such as garbage by a microbial decomposition method, and more particularly to an organic substance processing apparatus having a discharge mechanism for discharging a processed substance using overflow. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An organic matter processing apparatus of this type stores a carrier of microorganisms that decompose organic matter (such as wood chips such as sawdust) in a treatment tank, and removes organic matter such as food waste. Decomposition treatment is performed by microorganisms cultured on a carrier. In order to maintain the inside of the treatment tank in an environment suitable for activation of microorganisms that decompose organic substances, the microorganism carrier in the treatment tank and the organic matter such as garbage are periodically stirred and mixed using a stirring means, and the mixture is ventilated. It is necessary to maintain the temperature and water content suitable for microbial activation by heating the inside of the treatment tank using heating means while exhausting exhaust air from inside the treatment tank using means and taking in fresh air. .

As an apparatus of this type, which is provided with a discharge mechanism for discharging a processed material using overflow, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-202403 (B09)
B3 / 00), a tubular shooter in which an overflow port (discharge port) formed in an upper part of a fermenter (treatment tank) and a drawer type tray disposed below the fermenter are passed through a casing. In communication.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional apparatus, overflowed discharge (processed material) is stored in a tray disposed below a processing tank via a tubular shooter that passes through the inside of a casing. Because
There were the following issues.

[0005] First, the amount of discharge cannot be easily confirmed from the appearance. The waste accumulated in the tray must be taken out before it is full, but it is troublesome to pull out the tray and look at it, so it is easy to forget,
To detect with a sensor or the like, the structure becomes complicated and the cost increases.

[0006] Further, if the state of the discharged material such as stickiness is observed, the abnormality of the treated state in the treatment tank can be known. However, as described above, the state of the discharged material cannot be easily confirmed from the external appearance. And measures are delayed.

In addition, since the overflow port of the processing tank and the tray are separated from each other, the discharged matter is easily clogged in the shooter connected between them, and even if the clogged chopper is invisible, it cannot be detected and cannot be easily removed. .

[0008] In addition, the lump of the treated material is easily discharged, and the lump is easily clogged and the lump requires a long time for drying. During that time, an unpleasant odor is generated, and the waste is pulverized when used as fertilizer. You have to use it and your hands get dirty.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide an organic substance processing apparatus capable of easily confirming an amount and a state of an effluent with an inexpensive configuration. It is.

It is another object of the present invention to prevent clogging of the discharged material, so that even if clogged, it can be easily detected and easily removed.

It is another object of the present invention to prevent a lump or the like of a processed material from being discharged.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention relates to a treatment tank containing a carrier for microorganisms that decompose organic substances, and a processing tank for decomposing organic substances such as garbage to be introduced. An outer case accommodating the processing tank, a stirring means for stirring and mixing the organic substance charged in the processing tank and the stored carrier, and an overflow of the processed material in the processing tank with stirring by the stirring means. Outlet to be
A stocker for storing the waste material overflowing from the discharge port, wherein at least a part of the stocker is exposed to the outside of the outer case over the height direction of the stocker, and is formed to be transparent or translucent. Things.

Further, the stocker is attached to the outer surface of the outer case on the surface of the processing tank where the outlet is formed, and an inlet is formed corresponding to the outlet of the processing tank, and the outlet and the inlet are connected. It is characterized by being directly connected.

Further, the discharge port is formed in a front surface of a processing tank, and the stocker is attached to a front surface of an outer case.

Further, the stocker is configured to be detachable.

Further, the transparent or translucent surface of the stocker is colored.

Further, the discharge port is characterized in that a slit is formed on a lower side thereof.

Further, a heating means for heating the inside of the processing tank is provided on the outer surface of the processing tank in which the discharge port is formed.

Further, the stirring means is provided with a stirring blade for stirring near the discharge port.

Further, an intake path passing through the inside of the stocker is formed.

Further, a heating means is arranged in the middle of the intake path to the stocker.

Further, a partition plate whose lower side communicates with the discharge port in the processing tank is formed near the discharge port.

Further, a crushing means for crushing the overflowing discharge material is provided near the discharge port.

[0024]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 are structural views showing a main part of an embodiment of the present invention. This organic matter processing apparatus stores a carrier of microorganisms (woody chips such as sawdust, etc.) and The processing tank 1 having an upper surface opening into which an organic substance such as is charged is housed in an outer case 2.

When viewed from the front and rear, the processing tank 1 has a lower portion formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section having an arc shape corresponding to the rotation trajectory of a stirring blade described later, and an upper end portion folded outward.

The outer case 2 has a lower case 3 that covers the vicinity of the upper surface opening of the processing tank 1, an inner lower edge closely mounted on an upper edge of the opening of the processing tank 1, and an outer surface close to the upper edge of the lower case 3. And an upper case 4 to be fitted.

The upper surface of the upper case 4 is opened corresponding to the upper surface opening 5 of the processing tank 1, and an input port 6 for inputting microorganism carriers, garbage and the like is formed. A lid 7 configured to be freely opened and closed by a hinge or the like is provided.

In the processing tank 1, a stirring shaft 10 having a plurality of stirring blades 9 erected between front and rear walls is provided rotatably forward and backward. The stirring shaft 10 is supported at both ends by bearings 11 and 11 formed on the front and rear walls of the processing tank 1, and has a shaft end 12 on the rear wall side including a gear and a pulley provided on the back side. It is connected to a stirring motor (not shown) that is driven forward and reverse through a drive mechanism 13, and the rotation of the stirring motor is reduced and transmitted, so that the motor is driven forward and reverse. .

Although not shown, a control board on which a control unit such as a microcomputer is mounted is mounted above the deceleration drive mechanism 13, and the control unit mounted on the control board controls the control board. Each part of the device is controlled. Above the control board, there is provided an operation display unit for switching the operation mode of the present apparatus, turning on / off deodorization, and displaying a state.

A sheet heater 30 is attached to the front surface and left and right side surfaces of the processing tank 1 except for the back side, and the control unit uses a thermistor built in the sheet heater 30 to process the processing tank. 1 is controlled so as to be maintained within a temperature range (about 40 ° C. to 60 ° C.) suitable for activating the microorganism.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS.
On the inner rear wall of the upper case 4 located above the rear wall, there is formed an exhaust hole 51 to which a filter case for mounting an exhaust filter is detachably attached.

A ventilation fan 52 is mounted downstream of the exhaust hole 51. On the downstream side of the ventilation fan 52, an exhaust passage (not shown) to which a heating catalyst type deodorizing device using a heater and a catalyst is attached,
A motor-driven switching valve 54 that switches between an exhaust passage 53 that directly discharges exhaust gas to the outside is provided.

The exhaust passage 53 for direct exhaust is configured to communicate via a switching valve 54 to an exhaust port 55 that opens downward on the back side of the ventilation fan 52, that is, on the back side of the exterior case 2. ing.

An intake port (not shown) for taking in outside air is formed on the bottom side of the lower case 3, and the outside air taken in from the intake port is supplied between the outer case 2 and the processing tank 1. Is taken into the processing tank 1 through an air inlet 72 formed in the upper part of the processing tank 1 and a vent hole, a stocker and an outlet described below.

In this embodiment, the processing tank 1
A discharge port 80 for discharging the processed material by overflow is formed in the upper part of the front wall. The lower side of the discharge port 80 has a comb-like shape, and a slit 81 through which only a small processed material passes.
Are formed. The outlet 80 is formed in a short cylindrical shape and is exposed at an upper portion on the front side of the lower case 3.

On the front side of the lower case 3, a stocker 83 having an inlet 82 formed on the upper side to be fitted to the outlet 80 is detachably attached. The front side of the stocker 83 is formed of a transparent or translucent resin. In the present embodiment, for example, a translucent resin colored with a clean image color such as yellow-green or light blue is used. It is formed so that the inside can be seen through.

On the other hand, a stocker holding rib 84 is formed on the lower side of the lower case 3.
A fitting recess 85 is formed on the lower side of the third member 3. The upper edge of the upper case 4 and the processing tank 1
A fitting portion 86 that fits into the gap between the folded portion and the folded portion is formed.

In the upper part of the lower case 3, a number of small air holes 87 are provided at positions corresponding to both sides of the discharge port 80.
Is formed, and the inflow port 82 on the stocker 83 side extends to the ventilation hole 87 side. Therefore, the external air flowing between the processing tank 1 and the outer case 2 due to the exhaust air from the ventilation fan 52 is heated by the sheet heater 30 and
Part of the air passes through the inside of the stocker 83 through the vent hole 87 and is taken into the processing tank 1 through the outlet 80, so that the inside of the stocker 83 is also ventilated.

In the above configuration, at the start of use of the present apparatus, a certain amount of the microorganism carrier is put into the treatment tank 1 in advance. And when processing garbage, the lid 7
Is opened, garbage is thrown into the treatment tank 1 from the inlet 6 and the lid 7 is closed. When the cover 7 is closed, the detection means (not shown) detects this, and the control unit mounted on the control board controls the power supply to the stirring motor, the planar heater 30, the ventilation fan 52, and the like based on the output. Start.

By controlling the power supply to the stirring motor, the stirring shaft 10 on which the stirring blades 9 are erected intermittently (for example, every 30 minutes for one minute for two minutes) to rotate the carrier and the organic matter intermittently. While mixing, the temperature in the processing tank 1 is maintained in an optimum range for activation of the microorganisms by controlling the energization of the planar heater 30, and the microorganisms cultured on the carrier decompose organic matter into carbon dioxide and water. Compost.

Further, by controlling the energization of the ventilation fan 52, the humid air in the processing tank 1 is directly discharged to the exhaust passage 53.
To the outside through the exhaust port 55 to prevent the inside of the processing tank 1 from being in a high humidity state, and formed at the bottom of the lower case 3 as the air in the processing tank 1 is discharged to the outside. Fresh outside air is taken into the exterior case 2 from the air inlet, and the processing tank 1 is taken through an air inlet 72 formed in the upper part of the processing tank 1.
It supplies oxygen necessary for the activation of microorganisms.

On the other hand, when the odor of the exhaust gas discharged by the direct exhaust from the processing tank 1 is worrisome, the user turns on the deodorizing button provided on the operation display unit. When the deodorizing button is turned on, the control unit stops the energization of the ventilation fan 52 and switches the switching valve 54 so as to directly close the exhaust passage 53 for the exhaust gas and open the exhaust passage for the deodorized exhaust gas.
When the energization of the heater and the dilution fan of the deodorizing device is started, the exhaust gas from the processing tank 1 flows into the exhaust passage having the deodorizing device. This can prevent the odor from being discharged to the outside.

The operation of this apparatus is controlled as described above.
With the daily input of garbage, the amount of the processed material in the processing tank 1 increases, and when it reaches the vicinity of the outlet 80, the processed material overflows from the outlet 80 due to swelling due to periodic stirring, and the stocker 83 Accumulate inside. In addition, if a processing product having a processing capacity or more is stored in the processing tank 1, the agitation of the upper part cannot be performed satisfactorily, so that the processing becomes unstable. And stable processing can be performed. Usually, in this type of apparatus, it is necessary to provide a discharge port which is opened and closed by a shutter at the bottom of the processing tank or the like to periodically discharge the processed material. When things increase, they are automatically (naturally) discharged, so that the usability is greatly improved.

The front surface of the stocker 83 is made of a transparent or translucent resin, and since the stocker 83 itself is located on the front side of the apparatus, the user can put the garbage in a low-cost configuration without using a sensor or the like. The amount of discharged material can be checked at a glance without being aware of the time, and the stocker 83 can be removed and transferred to another container or the like before being full, or used as fertilizer as it is. In addition, stocker 8
At the time of removing 3, the operation of the apparatus is preferably temporarily stopped in order to prevent the processed material from overflowing to the front of the apparatus due to the periodic stirring of the stirring blade 9. It is also possible to provide a reed switch or the like for detecting the attachment / detachment of the stocker 83, and to turn on / off the operation of the apparatus in conjunction with the attachment / detachment of the stocker 83.

Further, since the state of stickiness of the discharged material can be easily confirmed, the abnormality of the processing state in the processing tank 1 can be checked by the cover 7.
Can be confirmed without emptying, and the state of treatment can be improved by taking measures such as putting water into the garbage well after cutting it.

Further, in this embodiment, the front surface of the stocker 83 is translucent colored with a clean image color such as yellow green or light blue, so that a dirty image of the discharge can be reduced.

Further, since the discharge port 80 of the processing tank 1 and the inflow port 82 of the stocker 83 are directly connected, the discharge is less likely to be clogged. Even if it becomes clogged, the clogging can be easily seen, so that the clogging can be immediately noticed. Further, since the stocker 83 can be easily removed, even the user can easily remove the clogging by removing the stocker 83.

Since the discharge port 80 has a comb-shaped slit 81 formed on the lower side thereof, it does not allow the processed or unprocessed material to pass through, and only the fine material is sorted out. Because it accumulates inside the stocker 83, it can be easily used as fertilizer, and more waste can be stored in the stocker 83 compared to the mass,
The size of the stocker 83 can be reduced, and the number of times of discharging the waste in the stocker 83 can be reduced. Further, since the lump of the treated and untreated substances does not accumulate in the stocker 83, it does not require a long time for drying and does not generate a bad smell. It does not pollute. The space above the slit 81 functions as an emergency discharge in case the slit 81 is clogged.

Further, since the sheet heater 30 for heating the inside of the processing tank 1 is attached to the outer surface of the processing tank 1 in which the outlet 80 is formed, the processed material overflowing from the outlet 80 is dried. Easy to be fine. Moreover, the outlet 8
Since there is the stirring blade 9 near 0, the dried processed material is easily crushed and finer.

Further, the stocker 83 is provided through the ventilation hole 87.
Since an intake path is formed through which the exhaust port 80 is sucked into the processing tank 1 from the discharge port 80, the waste collected in the stocker 83 can be dried in a short time, and the generation of offensive odor can be suppressed. In addition, since the outside air warmed through the planar heater 30 passes through the stocker 83, drying can be performed more effectively, and generation of offensive odor can be suppressed.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a central portion showing another embodiment of the present invention, and the same reference numerals in the above-mentioned embodiment indicate the same or corresponding parts.

In this embodiment, in addition to the above-described embodiment, a partition plate 88 whose lower side communicates near the discharge port 80 in the processing tank 1 is attached. This partition plate 8
8 has one end attached obliquely downward to the upper end of the processing tank 1 on the discharge port 80 side, is bent downward at a position beyond the stirring blade 9 for stirring near the discharge port 80, and extends to above the stirring shaft 10. Has been extended.

With the above-described configuration, in addition to the operation and effect of the above-described embodiment, untreated materials such as freshly thrown garbage do not go directly to the vicinity of the discharge port 80. It is possible to reliably prevent the untreated material from being discharged to the stocker 83 over the slit 81.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of a central portion showing still another embodiment of the present invention, and the same reference numerals in the above-mentioned embodiment indicate the same or corresponding parts.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described embodiment, the discharge port 80 is provided with a roller 89 as a crushing means.
The roller 89 is configured to be driven to rotate clockwise in FIG. 5 in conjunction with, for example, the driving of the stirring blade 9.

With this configuration, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, a lump of the processed material that passes over the discharge port 80 is drawn into the lower side of the outlet side of the discharge port 80 to be finely pulverized. This makes it possible to further reduce the amount of waste collected in the stocker 83. Therefore,
The discharged material in the stocker 83 can be dried in a shorter time, and when used as fertilizer, the user does not need to perform fine work by hand, and the time and labor required can be omitted.

[0058]

As described above, according to the present invention, there is provided a processing tank for accommodating a carrier of microorganisms for decomposing organic substances and for decomposing organic substances such as garbage to be introduced, and an outer case for accommodating the processing tank. A stirrer for stirring and mixing the organic substance charged into the processing tank and the stored carrier, an outlet for causing the processed material in the processing tank to overflow with stirring by the stirrer, and a discharge overflowing from the outlet. A stocker for storing materials, and at least a part of the stocker is exposed to the outside of the outer case over the height direction of the stocker and is formed to be transparent or translucent. Will be able to confirm.

The stocker was mounted on the outer surface of the outer case on the surface of the processing tank where the discharge port was formed. An inlet was formed corresponding to the discharge port of the processing tank, and the discharge port and the inlet were directly connected. This makes it difficult for the discharge to be clogged.

Further, since the discharge port is formed on the front of the processing tank and the stocker is mounted on the front of the outer case, the user can recognize the amount and state of the discharged matter at a glance without being conscious when putting garbage. Can be confirmed.

Further, since the stocker is configured to be detachable, it is possible to easily take out the waste collected in the stocker, and even if the waste is clogged, the user can easily use the stocker. Can be removed to clear the blockage.

Further, by coloring the transparent or translucent surface of the stocker, a dirty image of the waste can be reduced.

Further, since the discharge port is formed by forming a slit on the lower side thereof, it does not pass through a lump of processed or unprocessed material, and only small ones are sorted out and deposited in the stocker. Therefore, it can be easily used as a fertilizer, and more waste can be stored in the stocker as compared to the mass, and the size of the stocker can be reduced. I can do it. In addition, since the lump of treated and untreated materials does not accumulate in the stocker, it does not require a long time to dry or generate a bad odor, and hands are used to pulverize the lump when used as fertilizer. It doesn't get dirty.

Further, by providing a heating means for heating the inside of the processing tank on the outer surface of the processing tank in which the discharge port is formed, the processed material overflowing from the discharge port tends to be dried and fine.

Further, since the stirring means is provided with a stirring blade for stirring the vicinity of the discharge port, the processed material is easily pulverized and made finer.

Further, by forming the intake passage passing through the stocker, the waste accumulated in the stocker can be dried in a short time, and the generation of offensive odor can be suppressed.

Further, since the heating means is disposed in the middle of the intake path to the stocker, the waste accumulated in the stocker can be dried more effectively, and the generation of offensive odor can be suppressed.

Further, by forming a partition plate having a lower part communicating with the vicinity of the discharge port in the treatment tank, untreated substances such as freshly thrown garbage do not go directly to the vicinity of the discharge port. It can be reliably prevented from being discharged to the stocker.

Further, by providing a crushing means near the discharge port for crushing the overflowing waste, it is possible to crush the lump of the processed material or the like finely, and to further reduce the waste accumulated in the stocker. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a central portion of an organic material processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from a right side.

FIG. 2 is also a front view.

FIG. 3 is a transverse sectional view of the same seen from the upper surface side.

FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a central portion of an organic material processing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the right side.

FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a central portion of an organic matter treating apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the right side.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Processing tank 2 Outer case 3 Lower case 4 Upper case 6 Input port 7 Lid 9 Stirrer blade 10 Stirrer shaft 11 Bearing part 13 Reduction drive mechanism 30 Planar heater 51 Exhaust hole 52 Ventilation fan 53 Exhaust passage 55 Exhaust port 72 Intake port Reference Signs List 80 outlet 81 slit 82 inflow port 83 stocker 84 stocker holding rib 85 fitting concave part 86 fitting part 87 vent hole 88 partition plate 89 roller

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Tatsuhiko Tomita 2-5-5 Keihanhondori, Moriguchi-shi, Osaka Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hiroyuki Sakura 2-5-5 Keihanhondori, Moriguchi-shi, Osaka No. 5 Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Shinichi Tamaogi 2-5-5 Keihan Hondori, Moriguchi-shi, Osaka Prefecture In-house Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Yoshinobu Nishimura Keihan, Moriguchi-shi, Osaka 2-5-5 Hondori Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Yoshihisa Onishi 2-5-5 Keihanhondori, Moriguchi-shi, Osaka F-term in Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. 4D004 AA03 CA04 CA15 CA19 CA22 CA48 CB02 CB06 CB13 CB28 CB32 CB43 CC08 4G037 AA11 EA03 4G078 AA13 AB20 BA01 CA01 DA03 EA10 4H061 AA03 CC47 CC55 EE66 FF06 GG13 GG14 GG18 GG41 GG43 GG48 GG68

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A processing tank for storing a carrier of microorganisms that decompose organic substances and for decomposing organic substances such as garbage to be charged, an outer case for storing the processing tank, and a processing tank to be charged into the processing tank. A stirring means for stirring and mixing the organic matter and the stored carrier; a discharge port for causing the processed material in the processing tank to overflow with the stirring by the stirring means; and a stocker for storing the discharged material overflowing from the discharge port. An organic material processing apparatus, comprising: forming at least a part of the stocker so as to be exposed to the outside of the outer case over the height direction of the stocker so as to be transparent or translucent. 2. The stocker is mounted on the outer surface of the outer case on the surface of the processing tank where the outlet is formed, and an inlet is formed corresponding to the outlet of the processing tank, and the outlet and the inlet are connected. The organic matter treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the organic matter treating apparatus is directly connected. 3. The organic material processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the discharge port is formed on a front surface of a processing tank, and the stocker is mounted on a front surface of an outer case. 4. The organic matter processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said stocker is configured to be detachable. 5. The organic material processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a transparent or translucent surface of the stocker is colored. 6. The organic substance processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the discharge port has a slit formed on a lower side thereof. 7. The organic substance processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a heating means for heating the inside of the processing tank on an outer surface of the processing tank in which the discharge port is formed. 8. The organic matter treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the stirring means includes a stirring blade for stirring near the discharge port. 9. The organic matter processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an intake path passing through the inside of the stocker is formed. 10. The organic matter processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein a heating unit is disposed in a middle of an intake path to the stocker. 11. The organic matter treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a partition plate having a lower side communicating with the discharge port in the treatment tank is formed. 12. The organic matter treating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a crushing means near the discharge port for crushing the overflowing discharge.