JP2004223305A

JP2004223305A - Garbage treatment apparatus

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Publication number: JP2004223305A
Application number: JP2003010354A
Authority: JP
Inventors: Isao Katagiri; 勲片桐; Yasunori Yonezawa; 康則米澤; Hirotaka Josa; 弘隆帖佐; Minetake Yamashita; 峰毅山下; Yoshihisa Kanetsuna; 良壽金綱
Original assignee: Matsushita Electric Works Ltd
Current assignee: Panasonic Electric Works Co Ltd
Priority date: 2003-01-17
Filing date: 2003-01-17
Publication date: 2004-08-12

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To bring the interior of a treatment tank to an environment suitable for the decomposition treatment of garbage by suppressing the moisture excessive state in the treatment tank after garbage is charged. <P>SOLUTION: A rising operation mode is operated for a predetermined time when it is detected that a lid 14 becomes a closed state from an open state, by a lid on-off detecting means 15. The predetermined time of this rising operation mode is divided into a plurality of times and a heating means 3 is operated at least during the first divided time of a plurality of divided times using predetermined quantity of heat per unit time and, during the other divided time, the heating means 3 is operated using the same quantity of heat per unit time as the heating means 3 operated during the first divided time when the detection result due to the temperature detecting means 7 is below a predetermined temperature and operated using quantity of heat per unit time not more than that of the heating means 3 operated during the first divided time when the detection result is not less than the predetermined time. The heating means is operated in this manner by a control means A. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

【０００１】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、微生物の働きにより生ゴミを分解処理する生ゴミ処理装置に関するものである。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
従来から、微生物を利用して有機物及び水分を含有する汚泥を環境に影響を与えない程度に分解処理することが行われており、この処理を行う生ゴミ処理装置が知られている。この生ゴミ処理装置は、微生物を担持する木質細片のような生ゴミ処理材を充填する処理槽と、処理槽内を加熱する加熱手段と、処理槽の内容物を撹拌する撹拌手段と、生ゴミ処理装置の外部の空気を処理槽内に供給すると共に処理槽内の空気を生ゴミ処理装置の外部に排出する送風手段とを備え、処理槽に生ゴミを投入し、投入された生ゴミ及び生ゴミ処理材を撹拌手段により撹拌し、加熱手段により処理槽内を加熱し、送風手段により処理槽に空気を送り込むことで、生ゴミを分解処理し、同時に加熱手段、送風手段、撹拌手段により処理槽内の水分を蒸発させている（例えば特許文献１参照）。
【０００３】
また処理槽内を生ゴミの投入や処理槽内の状態に応じて適切な状態にするために、処理槽内の含水率を制御する生ゴミ処理装置も知られている。この生ゴミ処理装置は、処理槽の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段を備え、加熱手段、送風手段、撹拌手段を含水率調整手段として利用し、含水率が設定値以上の場合には、前記含水率調整手段を水分蒸発能力が高い高処理モードで運転するように制御し、含水率が設定値未満の場合には、水分蒸発能力が低い低処理モードで運転するように制御している。
【０００４】
【特許文献１】
特開２００２−１５９９３９号公報
【０００５】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
ところで処理槽に投入した直後の生ゴミは、水分が出てくるまでに時間がかかってしまうという問題があり、このため上記含水率の制御を行う生ゴミ処理装置にあっては、生ゴミ投入後の高含水率状態を含水率検知手段によって即座に検知することができず、高含水率状態であるにも関わらず含水率調整手段を水分蒸発能力が低い側で運転してしまい、これによって処理槽内が水分過多状態になってしまい、生ゴミ投入後の処理槽内を生ゴミの分解処理に適した環境とすることができないことがあり、特に生ゴミの投入量が多い場合には、処理槽内の環境が著しく低下してしまっていた。
【０００６】
本発明は上記の点に鑑みてなされたものであり、その目的とするところは、生ゴミ投入後の処理槽内が水分過多状態となることを抑制し、処理槽内を生ゴミの分解処理に適した環境にする生ゴミ処理装置を提供することを課題とするものである。
【０００７】
【課題を解決するための手段】
上記課題を解決するために本発明に係る生ゴミ処理装置は、微生物の働きにより生ゴミを分解処理する処理槽２と、処理槽２内を加熱する加熱手段３とを備えた生ゴミ処理装置１において、処理槽２内の温度を検知する温度検知手段７と、処理槽２の投入口９を開閉する蓋１４と、蓋１４の開閉状態を検知する蓋開閉検知手段１５とを備え、前記蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が開状態から閉状態となったことを検知した場合に立ち上げ運転モードを所定時間作動し、この立ち上げ運転モードの所定時間を複数に分割し、複数に分割された分割時間のうち、少なくとも最初の分割時間においては加熱手段３を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転し、他の分割時間において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ１未満の場合は加熱手段３を最初の分割時間における加熱手段３と同じ単位時間当たりの熱量で運転すると共に、所定温度ｔ１以上の場合は加熱手段３を最初の分割時間における加熱手段３の単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転する制御手段Ａを備えてなることを特徴とするものである。
【０００８】
このように生ゴミ処理装置１に制御手段Ａを備えることで、最初の分割時間においては、強制的に加熱手段３を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２の含水率を下げることができる。また他の分割時間において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ１未満の場合は最初の分割時間と同じように強制的に加熱手段３を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して未だ高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができ、また所定温度ｔ１以上の場合は加熱手段３を最初の分割時間における加熱手段３の単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転して加熱手段３による加熱を抑えることができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率を生ゴミの分解処理に適した値にすることができる。
【０００９】
また請求項２記載の生ゴミ処理装置は、微生物の働きにより生ゴミを分解処理する処理槽２と、処理槽２内を加熱する加熱手段３とを備えた生ゴミ処理装置１において、処理槽２内の温度を検知する温度検知手段７と、処理槽２の投入口９を開閉する蓋１４と、蓋１４の開閉状態を検知する蓋開閉検知手段１５と、運転開始スイッチ２５とを備え、前記蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が開状態から閉状態となったことを検知し且つ運転開始スイッチ２５のＯＮ信号を検知した場合に立ち上げ運転モードを所定時間作動し、この立ち上げ運転モードの所定時間を複数に分割し、複数に分割された分割時間のうち、少なくとも最初の分割時間においては加熱手段３を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転し、他の分割時間において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ５未満の場合は加熱手段３を最初の分割時間における加熱手段３と同じ単位時間当たりの熱量で運転すると共に、所定温度ｔ５以上の場合は加熱手段３を最初の分割時間における加熱手段３の単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転する制御手段Ｉを備えてなることを特徴とするものである。
【００１０】
このように生ゴミ処理装置１に制御手段Ｉを備えることで、最初の分割時間においては、強制的に加熱手段３を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２の含水率を下げることができる。また他の分割時間において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ５未満の場合は最初の分割時間と同じように強制的に加熱手段３を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して未だ高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができ、また所定温度ｔ５以上の場合は加熱手段３を最初の分割時間の加熱手段３における単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転して加熱手段３による加熱を抑えることができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率を生ゴミの分解処理に適した値にすることができる。また生ゴミ処理装置１に、運転開始スイッチ２５を備え、蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が開状態から閉状態となったことを検知し且つ運転開始スイッチ２５のＯＮ信号を検知した場合にのみ立ち上げ運転モードを所定時間作動するように制御することで、意図せずに蓋１４を開状態から閉状態にした場合に加熱手段３が作動することを防止できる。
【００１１】
また請求項３記載の生ゴミ処理装置は、請求項１又は請求項２記載の生ゴミ処理装置において、上記生ゴミ処理装置１に、処理槽２の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段６と、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、加熱手段３を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの熱量で運転する制御手段Ｂとを備えてなることを特徴とするものである。
【００１２】
このように生ゴミ処理装置１に制御手段Ｂを備えることで、立ち上げ運転モード終了後は含水率検知手段７に基づいた加熱手段３の制御を行うことができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率を目的とする値とすることができる。
【００１３】
また請求項４記載の生ゴミ処理装置は、請求項１又は請求項２記載の生ゴミ処理装置において、上記生ゴミ処理装置１に、処理槽２の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段６と、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ２未満の場合は加熱手段３を最初の分割時間における加熱手段３と同じ単位時間当たりの熱量で運転すると共に、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ２以上の場合は加熱手段３を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの熱量で運転する制御手段Ｅとを備えてなることを特徴とするものである。
【００１４】
このように生ゴミ処理装置１に制御手段Ｅを備えることで、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ２未満の場合は、強制的に加熱手段３を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができる。また温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ２以上の場合は、加熱手段３を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの熱量で運転することで、処理槽２内の含水率を目的とする値にすることができる。
【００１５】
また請求項５記載の生ゴミ処理装置は、請求項１又は請求項２記載の生ゴミ処理装置において、上記生ゴミ処理装置１に、処理槽２の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段６と、生ゴミ処理装置１の外部の空気を処理槽２内に供給すると共に処理槽２内の空気を生ゴミ処理装置１の外部に排出する送風手段４と、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては送風手段４を所定の単位時間当たりの風量で運転し、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ３未満の場合は送風手段４を立ち上げ運転モードにおける送風手段４と同じ単位時間当たりの風量で運転すると共に、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ３以上の場合は送風手段４を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの風量で運転する制御手段Ｆとを備えてなることを特徴とするものである。
【００１６】
このように生ゴミ処理装置１に送風手段４及び制御手段Ｆを備えることで、生ゴミ投入直後の含水率検知手段６による検知が正確に行えない立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、強制的に送風手段４を所定の単位時間当たりの風量で運転し、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができる。また立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ３未満の場合は立ち上げ運転モードと同じように強制的に送風手段４を所定の単位時間当たりの風量で運転して高含水率状態にある処理槽２の含水率を下げることができる。また所定温度ｔ３以上の場合は、送風手段４を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの風量で運転することができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率を目的とする値にすることができる。
【００１７】
また請求項６記載の生ゴミ処理装置は、請求項１又は請求項２記載の生ゴミ処理装置において、上記生ゴミ処理装置１に、処理槽２の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段６と、処理槽２の内容物を撹拌する撹拌手段５と、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては撹拌手段５を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、立ち上げ運転モード終了後においては、撹拌手段５を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転する制御手段Ｄとを備えてなることを特徴とするものである。
【００１８】
このように生ゴミ処理装置１に撹拌手段５及び制御手段Ｄを備えることで、生ゴミ投入直後の含水率検知手段６による検知が正確に行えない立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、強制的に撹拌手段５を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができる。また立ち上げ運転モード終了後においては、撹拌手段５を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転することができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率を目的とする値にすることができる。
【００１９】
また請求項７記載の生ゴミ処理装置は、請求項１又は請求項２記載の生ゴミ処理装置において、上記生ゴミ処理装置１に、処理槽２の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段６と、処理槽２の内容物を撹拌する撹拌手段５と、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては撹拌手段５を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ４未満の場合は撹拌手段５を立ち上げ運転モードにおける撹拌手段５と同じ撹拌頻度で運転すると共に、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ４以上の場合は撹拌手段５を含水率検知手段７の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転する制御手段Ｇとを備えてなることを特徴とするものである。
【００２０】
このように生ゴミ処理装置１に撹拌手段５及び制御手段Ｇを備えることで、生ゴミ投入直後の含水率検知手段６による検知が正確に行えない立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、強制的に撹拌手段５を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができる。また立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ４未満の場合は、強制的に撹拌手段５を立ち上げ運転モードと同じように所定の撹拌頻度で運転して生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができる。また所定温度ｔ４以上の場合は、撹拌手段５を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転することができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率を目的とする値にすることができる。
【００２１】
また請求項８記載の生ゴミ処理装置は、請求項１又は請求項２記載の生ゴミ処理装置において、上記生ゴミ処理装置１に、処理槽２の内容物を撹拌する撹拌手段５と、立ち上げ運転モードにおいて、蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が閉状態から開状態になったことを検知した場合に加熱手段３及び撹拌手段５を一時停止し、この一時停止中に再び蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が開状態から閉状態になったことを検知した場合に加熱手段３及び撹拌手段５を停止直前の運転状態で再開する制御手段Ｈとを備えてなることを特徴とするものである。
【００２２】
このように生ゴミ処理装置１に制御手段Ｈを備えることで、例えば使用者が意図せず蓋１４を開けてしまった場合に、加熱手段３及び撹拌手段５を一時停止することができ、また一時停止中に使用者が蓋１４が開状態であることに気付いた場合には蓋１４を閉状態とすることで、停止直前の運転状態で生ゴミ処理装置１の運転を再開することが可能となる。
【００２３】
【発明の実施の形態】
まず第一の実施形態について説明する。
【００２４】
本実施形態の生ゴミ処理装置１は、内部に生ゴミ処理材が充填されると共にこの生ゴミ処理材に担持した微生物の働きにより生ゴミを分解処理する処理槽２と、処理槽２内を加熱する加熱手段３と、生ゴミ処理装置１の外部の空気を処理槽２内に供給すると共に処理槽２内の空気を生ゴミ処理装置１の外部に排出する送風手段４と、処理槽２の内容物を撹拌する撹拌手段５と、処理槽２の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段６と、処理槽２内の温度を検知するための温度検知手段７とを備えており、生ゴミ処理材としては、特公平２−１０３９８号公報、特公平２−３０７６０号公報、実公平３−２２３８５号公報に示すようなバイオチップと称される微生物を担持するための木質細片を利用する。以下この生ゴミ処理装置１について詳述する。
【００２５】
図２〜４に生ゴミ処理装置１を示す。生ゴミ処理装置１の外殻を構成する本体ケース８内には投入口９を上端部に有する処理槽２を内装してあり、本体ケース８の下部にはベース部１０を設けている。本体ケース８は上端部に開口部１１を有し、この開口部１１は処理槽２の投入口９に連通してある。またベース部１０には、制御部１２と、処理槽２内に蓄積した生ゴミの未処理物が一定量を越えるとオーバーフローしてダクトを通じて溜まるトレイ１３とを設けている。なお図２中２６は、生ゴミ処理装置１の運転状態を表示する表示部である。
【００２６】
本体ケース８の開口部１１には処理槽２の投入口９を開閉する開閉自在な蓋１４を設けてあり、処理槽２の上部には前記蓋１４の開閉状態を検知する例えばリードスイッチのような蓋開閉検知手段１５を設けている。蓋開閉検知手段１５は前述した制御部１２に接続され、その検出信号が制御部１２に常時送られている。
【００２７】
また本体ケース８には、一端部が生ゴミ処理装置１の外部と連通すると共に他端部が処理槽２の投入口９（処理槽２内部）に連通する吸気路１６と、一端部が処理槽２の投入口９（処理槽２内部）に連通すると共に他端部が生ゴミ処理装置１の外部に連通する排気路１７とを設けている。排気路１７の途中には、吸気路１６の一端部開口から生ゴミ処理装置１の外部の空気を処理槽２内に供給すると共に処理槽２内の空気を排気路１７の他端部開口から生ゴミ処理装置１の外部に排出する送風手段４を設けてあり、本実施形態ではこの送風手段４としてファンを利用している。該送風手段４は制御部１２に接続されてその回転が制御部１２により制御されており、これにより送風手段の単位時間当たりの風量が制御されている。
【００２８】
処理槽２の外周部には、ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ切替え可能な加熱手段３を設けてあり、本実施形態ではこの加熱手段３としてヒータを用いている。該加熱手段３は制御部１２に接続され、加熱手段３のＯＮ／ＯＦＦは制御部１２により制御されている。
【００２９】
処理槽２内には撹拌手段５を設けている。撹拌手段５は、処理槽２内に回転自在に取り付けた回転軸１８と、回転軸１８を回転する処理槽２下部に設けた減速モータ１９と、回転軸１８から径方向に突出する複数の撹拌羽根２０とからなる。減速モータ１９は制御部１２に接続されてその回転が制御部１２により制御されており、これにより撹拌手段５の撹拌頻度が制御されている。
【００３０】
また処理槽２内には処理槽２内の温度及び含水率を検知する含水率センサ２１を設けてあり、本実施形態ではこの含水率センサ２１を含水率検知手段６及び温度検知手段７としている。
【００３１】
上記含水率センサ２１としては、例えば特開平８−１７８８７９号公報に示されるような含水率センサが利用される。この含水率センサ２１は、図５に示すように表面側が生ゴミ処理材に接触する良熱伝導物により形成したケーシング２２の背面側に、センサ２１を強制的に発熱させる発熱抵抗体２３と、発熱抵抗体２３により発熱させた場合の生ゴミ処理材の含水率による温度上昇を検出する温度センサ２４とを夫々固着し、これをケーシング２２の背面側においてモールドしたものであり、発熱抵抗体２３に通電し、生ゴミ処理材の放熱度を加味した温度上昇度を温度センサ２４で検出し、その検出信号に基づいて処理槽２内の生ゴミ処理材の含水率と、温度の両方を検知できる構成となっている。上記含水率センサ２１、すなわち含水率検知手段６と温度検知手段７は制御部１２に接続され、含水率センサ２１で検知した含水率及び温度の検出信号が常時制御部１２に送られている。
【００３２】
そして上記生ゴミ処理装置１は制御手段Ａ〜Ｄを備えている。
【００３３】
制御手段Ａは、前記蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が開状態から閉状態となったことを検知した場合に立ち上げ運転モードを所定時間作動し、この立ち上げ運転モードの所定時間を複数に分割し、複数に分割された分割時間のうち、少なくとも最初の分割時間においては加熱手段３を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転し、他の分割時間において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ１未満の場合は加熱手段３を最初の分割時間における加熱手段３と同じ単位時間当たりの熱量で運転すると共に、所定温度ｔ１以上の場合は加熱手段３を最初の分割時間における加熱手段３の単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転するものである（図１、図６参照）。
【００３４】
制御手段Ｂは、立ち上げ運転モード終了後においては、加熱手段３を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの熱量で運転するものである（図７、図８参照）。
【００３５】
制御手段Ｃは、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、送風手段４を所定の単位時間当たりの風量で運転し、立ち上げ運転モード終了後においては、送風手段４を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの風量で運転するものである（図９、図１０参照）。
【００３６】
制御手段Ｄは、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、撹拌手段５を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、立ち上げ運転モード終了後においては、撹拌手段５を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転するものである（図１１、図１２参照）。
【００３７】
上記制御手段Ａ〜Ｄは以下の制御を行う制御部１２からなる。なお、本実施形態の立ち上げ運転モードの所定時間は、タイマー▲１▼、タイマー▲２▼が作動する２つの分割時間により分割されるものとするが、立ち上げ運転モードの所定時間を３以上の複数に分割しても良いものとする。
【００３８】
制御部１２による制御について順に説明すると、まず、使用者は、投入口９の蓋１４を開けて生ゴミを投入口９から処理槽２に投入し、この後蓋１４を閉める。この時、制御部１２は蓋開閉検知手段１５の検知信号により蓋１４が開状態から閉状態になったことを検知し、タイマー▲１▼（例えば３時間に設定）を作動させて、立ち上げ運転モードを作動させる。タイマー▲１▼（すなわち最初の分割時間）がスタートすると、加熱手段３、送風手段４、撹拌手段５の運転が以下の運転条件で開始される。タイマー▲１▼作動時の加熱手段３はＯＮ状態を常時維持するよう設定されており、これにより加熱手段３は単位時間当たりの熱量が常時所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転されることとなる。またこの場合、送風手段４は常時所定の単位時間当たりの風量（所定の回転数）で運転され、撹拌手段５は常時所定の撹拌頻度（例えば１回／約３０分）で運転される。
【００３９】
タイマー▲１▼が終了すると、タイマー▲２▼（例えば３時間に設定）が作動する。タイマー▲２▼（すなわち他の分割時間）がスタートとした時点で、制御部１２は温度検知手段７により検知した温度が所定温度ｔ１（例えば４５℃に設定）未満であるか、所定温度ｔ１以上であるかを判定する。そして温度検知手段７により検知した温度が所定温度ｔ１未満の場合は、加熱手段３のＯＮ状態を維持し、加熱手段３を常時最初の分割時間における加熱手段３の単位時間当たりの熱量と同じ熱量で運転する。一方、温度検知手段７により検知した温度が所定温度ｔ１以上の場合は、温度検知手段７により検知した温度に基づいて処理槽２内の温度が目的とする値となるよう加熱手段３のＯＮ／ＯＦＦを自動で切替えながら運転する。つまり温度検知手段７により検知した温度が所定温度ｔ１以上の場合における加熱手段３は最初の分割時間における加熱手段３の単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転されるように設定されている。またタイマー▲２▼作動時の送風手段４及び撹拌手段５はタイマー▲１▼作動時と同じ運転条件で運転される。すなわち、他の分割時間における送風手段４及び撹拌手段５は最初の分割時間と同じ所定回転数、所定撹拌頻度で常時運転される。
【００４０】
タイマー▲２▼が終了すると、立ち上げ運転モードが終了し、通常運転モードへ移行する。通常運転モードでは、含水率検知手段６により検知した含水率と、温度検知手段７により検知した温度との両方に基づいて、含水率及び温度が目的とする含水率及び温度となるように、加熱手段３のＯＮ／ＯＦＦを自動で切替えながら運転する（つまり、通常運転モードにおける加熱手段３は最初の分割時間における加熱手段３の単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転するよう設定されている）と共に、送風手段４の回転数を自動で変更しながら運転すると共に、撹拌手段５の撹拌頻度を自動で変更しながら運転する。なお通常運転モードにおける送風手段４の単位時間当たりの風量の上限値は立ち上げ運転モードにおける送風手段４の単位時間当たりの風量よりも大きく設定され、また下限値は立ち上げ運転モードにおける送風手段４の単位時間当たりの風量よりも小さく設定されている。また通常運転モードにおける撹拌手段５の撹拌頻度の上限値は立ち上げ運転モードにおける撹拌手段５の撹拌頻度よりも大きく設定され（例えば１回／約１０分〜１回約／７分）、また下限値は立ち上げ運転モードにおける撹拌手段５の撹拌頻度よりも低く設定されている（例えば１回／約１時間〜１回／約１２時間）。
【００４１】
上記のような制御手段Ａを備えることで、最初の分割時間においては、強制的に加熱手段３を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２の含水率を下げることができる。また他の分割時間において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ１未満の場合は最初の分割時間と同じように強制的に加熱手段３を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して未だ高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができ、また所定温度ｔ１以上の場合は加熱手段３を最初の分割時間における加熱手段３の単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転して加熱手段３による加熱を抑えることができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率を生ゴミの分解処理に適した値にすることができる。
【００４２】
また制御手段Ｂを備えることで、立ち上げ運転モード終了後は含水率検知手段６及び温度検知手段７に基づいた加熱手段３の制御を行うことができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率及び温度を目的とする値にすることができる。
【００４３】
また制御手段Ｃを備えることで、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、強制的に送風手段４を所定の単位時間当たりの風量で運転し、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができる。また、立ち上げ運転モード終了後は含水率検知手段６及び温度検知手段７に基づいた送風手段４の制御を行うことができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率及び温度を目的とする値にすることができる。
【００４４】
また制御手段Ｄを備えることで、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、強制的に撹拌手段５を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができる。また立ち上げ運転モード終了後においては、撹拌手段５を含水率検知手段６及び温度検知手段７の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転することができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率及び温度をより一層目的とする値に近づけることが可能となる。
【００４５】
また上記制御手段Ｂの代わりに、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ２未満の場合は加熱手段を最初の分割時間の加熱手段３と同じ単位時間当たりの熱量で運転すると共に、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ２以上の場合は加熱手段３を含水率検知手段７の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの熱量で運転する制御手段Ｅを備えることも好ましい（図１３、図１４参照）。
【００４６】
すなわち、制御手段Ｅは以下の制御を行う制御部１２からなる。制御部１２は、タイマー▲２▼が終了した（立ち上げ運転モードが終了した）時点、つまり通常運転モードが開始された時点で、温度検知手段７により検知した温度が所定温度ｔ２未満であるか、所定温度ｔ２以上であるかを判定する。なお、この所定温度ｔ２は前述した所定温度ｔ１と同じ温度、すなわち４５℃に設定されているものとする。そして制御部１２は、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ２未満の場合には、加熱手段３のＯＮ状態を維持し、加熱手段３を最初の分割時間における加熱手段３の単位時間当たりの熱量と同じ熱量で運転する。一方、温度検知手段７にて検知した温度が所定温度ｔ２以上の場合は、温度検知手段７により検知した温度と、含水率検知手段６により検知した含水率の両方とに基づいて、処理槽２内の含水率及び温度が目的とする値となるよう、加熱手段３のＯＮ／ＯＦＦを自動で切替えて運転する。すなわちこの場合の加熱手段３は、最初の分割時間における加熱手段の単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転するよう設定されている。
【００４７】
このような制御手段Ｅを備えることで、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ２未満の場合は、強制的に加熱手段３を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができる。また温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ２以上の場合は、加熱手段３を含水率検知手段６及び温度検知手段７の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの熱量で運転することで、処理槽２内の含水率及び温度を目的とする値に近づけることが可能となる。
【００４８】
また上記制御手段Ｃの代わりに、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては送風手段４を所定の単位時間当たりの風量で運転し、立ち上げ運転モード終了後の通常運転モードにおいて、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ３未満の場合は送風手段４を立ち上げ運転モードにおける送風手段４と同じ単位時間当たりの風量で運転すると共に、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ３以上の場合は送風手段４を含水率検知手段６及び温度検知手段７の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの風量で運転する制御手段Ｆを備えることも好ましい（図１５、図１６参照）。
【００４９】
すなわち、制御手段Ｆは以下の制御を行う制御部１２からなる。制御部１２は、タイマー▲２▼が終了した（立ち上げ運転モードが終了した）時点、つまり通常運転モードが開始された時点で、温度検知手段７により検知した温度が所定温度ｔ３未満であるか、所定温度ｔ３以上であるかを判定する。なお、所定温度ｔ３は所定温度ｔ２と同じ温度、すなわち４５℃に設定されている。そして制御部１２は、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ３未満の場合には、送風手段４の回転数を制御して送風手段４を立ち上げ運転モードにおける送風手段４の単位時間当たりの風量と同じ風量で運転する。一方、温度検知手段７にて検知した温度が所定温度ｔ３以上の場合は、含水率検知手段６により検知した含水率及び温度検知手段７により検知した温度との両方に基づいて、処理槽２内の含水率及び温度が目的とする値となるよう、送風手段４の回転数を自動で変更しながら風量を調節して運転する。
【００５０】
このように、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ３未満の場合は送風手段４を立ち上げ運転モードにおける送風手段４の単位時間当たりの風量と同じ風量で運転すると共に、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ３以上の場合は送風手段４を含水率検知手段６及び温度検知手段７の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの風量で運転する制御手段Ｆを備えることで、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、強制的に送風手段４を所定の単位時間当たりの風量で運転し、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができる。また立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ３未満の場合は立ち上げ運転モードと同じように強制的に送風手段４を所定の単位時間当たりの風量で運転して高含水率状態にある処理槽２の含水率を下げることができる。また所定温度ｔ３以上の場合は、送風手段４を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの風量で運転することができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率及び温度を目的とする値に近づけることができる。
【００５１】
また制御手段Ｄの代わりに、生ゴミ処理装置１に、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては撹拌手段５を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ４未満の場合は撹拌手段５を立ち上げ運転モードにおける撹拌手段５の撹拌頻度と同じ撹拌頻度で運転すると共に、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ４以上の場合は撹拌手段５を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転する制御手段Ｇを備えることも好ましい（図１７、図１８参照）。
【００５２】
すなわち、制御手段Ｇは以下の制御を行う制御部１２からなる。制御部１２は、タイマー▲２▼が終了した（立ち上げ運転モードが終了した）時点、つまり通常運転モードが開始された時点で、温度検知手段７により検知した温度が所定温度ｔ４未満であるか、所定温度ｔ４以上であるかを判定する。なお、所定温度ｔ４は所定温度ｔ２と同じ温度、すなわち４５℃に設定されている。そして制御部１２は、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ４未満の場合には、撹拌手段５を立ち上げ運転モードにおける撹拌手段５の撹拌頻度と同じ撹拌頻度で運転する。一方、温度検知手段７にて検知した温度が所定温度ｔ４以上の場合は、含水率検知手段６により検知した含水率及び温度検知手段７により検知した温度との両方に基づいて、含水率及び温度が目的とする値となるように、撹拌手段５の撹拌頻度を自動で変更ながら運転する。
【００５３】
このように立ち上げ運転モードにおいては撹拌手段５を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ４未満の場合は撹拌手段５を立ち上げ運転モードにおける撹拌手段５の撹拌頻度と同じ撹拌頻度で運転すると共に、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ４以上の場合は撹拌手段５を含水率検知手段６及び温度検知手段７の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転する制御手段Ｇを備えることで、生ゴミ投入直後の含水率検知手段６による検知が正確に行えない立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、強制的に撹拌手段５を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができる。また立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度ｔ４未満の場合は、強制的に撹拌手段５を立ち上げ運転モードと同じように所定の撹拌頻度で運転して生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽２内の含水率を下げることができる。また所定温度ｔ４以上の場合は、撹拌手段５を含水率検知手段６の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転することができ、これによって処理槽２内の含水率を目的とする値に近づけることができる。
【００５４】
また、生ゴミ処理装置１に、立ち上げ運転モードにおいて、蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が閉状態から開状態になったことを検知した場合に加熱手段３及び撹拌手段５を一時停止し、この一時停止中に再び蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が開状態から閉状態になったことを検知した場合に加熱手段３及び撹拌手段５を停止直前の運転状態で再開する制御手段Ｈを備えることも好ましい（図１９、図２０参照）。
【００５５】
すなわち、制御手段Ｈは以下の制御を行う制御部１２からなる。制御部１２は、各分割時間、つまりタイマー▲１▼作動時及びタイマー▲２▼作動時において、蓋開閉検知手段１５による検知結果が開状態にあるか否かを常時判定し、蓋１４が閉状態から開状態になった場合は、加熱手段３及び撹拌手段５をＯＦＦにして一時停止するように設定されている。そして、この後再び蓋１４が開状態から閉状態になった場合は、加熱手段３及び撹拌手段５を停止直前の運転条件で運転を再開するよう設定されている。なお、上記において、蓋１４が閉状態から開状態になった場合は、タイマー▲１▼及びタイマ−▲２▼はリセットされないものとし、すなわち蓋１４が開状態にある場合はタイマーのカウントが進行するものとする。また、本例においては、制御部１２は通常運転モードにおいても、蓋１４が閉状態から開状態になった場合は、加熱手段３及び撹拌手段５をＯＦＦにするように設定されている。そして、この後蓋１４が開状態から閉状態になった場合は、タイマー▲１▼が開始され、立ち上げ運転モードに移行し、以後上記した制御を繰り返すよう設定されている（図２１参照）。
【００５６】
このように、生ゴミ処理装置１に、立ち上げ運転モードにおいて、蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が閉状態から開状態になったことを検知した場合に加熱手段３及び撹拌手段５を一時停止し、この一時停止中に再び蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が開状態から閉状態になったことを検知した場合に加熱手段３及び撹拌手段５を停止直前の運転状態で再開する制御手段Ｈを備えることで、例えば使用者が意図せず蓋１４を開けてしまった場合に、加熱手段３及び撹拌手段５を一時停止することができ、また使用者が一時停止中に蓋１４が開状態であることに気付いた場合は蓋１４を閉状態とすることで、停止直前の運転状態で再開することが可能となる。
【００５７】
次に上記第一の実施形態とは異なる実施形態について説明する。上記第一の実施形態と同一の構成については同一の番号を付与してあり、重複する説明については説明を省略する。
【００５８】
本実施形態における生ゴミ処理装置１は運転開始スイッチ２５と、図２２、図２３に示すような、蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が開状態から閉状態となったことを検知した場合に上記第一の実施形態に示す立ち上げ運転モードを行う制御手段Ｉとを備えている。なお、上記実施形態における所定温度ｔ１は本実施形態においては所定温度ｔ５と称し、この所定温度ｔ５は所定温度ｔ１と同じ温度、すなわち４５℃に設定されているものとする。
【００５９】
詳述すると、運転開始スイッチ２５は図４に示すように処理槽２の上部に設けてあり、該運転開始スイッチは制御部１２に接続され、その検出信号は常時制御部１２に送られている。
【００６０】
そして制御手段Ｉは以下の制御を行う制御部１２からなる。制御部１２は、蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が開状態から閉状態となったことを検知し且つ運転開始スイッチ２５のＯＮ信号を検知した場合に、上記第一の実施形態における立ち上げ運転モードを所定時間作動するよう設定されている。なお、運転開始スイッチ２５を押さずにＯＦＦ状態としたままで、蓋１４を開状態から閉状態にした場合、第一の実施形態における含水率検知手段６及び温度検知手段７に基づいた、加熱手段３、送風手段４、撹拌手段５の運転を行うよう設定されているものとする。また、本実施形態における立ち上げ運転モード終了後は上記第一の実施形態の通常運転モードが開始されるものとする。
【００６１】
このように、生ゴミ処理装置１に、運転開始スイッチ２５を備え、前記蓋開閉検知手段１５にて蓋１４が開状態から閉状態となったことを検知し且つ運転開始スイッチ２５のＯＮ信号を検知した場合にのみ立ち上げ運転モードを所定時間作動する制御手段Ｉを設けることで、運転開始スイッチ２５を押さずに意図せず蓋１４を開状態から閉状態にした場合に、加熱手段３や撹拌手段５が作動することを防止できる。
【００６２】
【発明の効果】
上記のように本発明の請求項１記載の発明にあっては、微生物の働きにより生ゴミを分解処理する処理槽と、処理槽内を加熱する加熱手段とを備えた生ゴミ処理装置において、処理槽内の温度を検知する温度検知手段と、処理槽の投入口を開閉する蓋と、蓋の開閉状態を検知する蓋開閉検知手段とを備え、前記蓋開閉検知手段にて蓋が開状態から閉状態となったことを検知した場合に立ち上げ運転モードを所定時間作動し、この立ち上げ運転モードの所定時間を複数に分割し、複数に分割された分割時間のうち、少なくとも最初の分割時間においては加熱手段を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転し、他の分割時間において、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度未満の場合は加熱手段を最初の分割時間における加熱手段と同じ単位時間当たりの熱量で運転すると共に、所定温度以上の場合は加熱手段を最初の分割時間における加熱手段の単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転する制御手段を備えることで、最初の分割時間においては、強制的に加熱手段を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽の含水率を下げることができる。また他の分割時間において、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度未満の場合は最初の分割時間と同じように強制的に加熱手段を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して未だ高含水率状態にある処理槽内の含水率を下げることができ、また所定温度以上の場合は加熱手段を最初の分割時間における加熱手段の単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転して加熱手段による加熱を抑えることができ、これによって処理槽内の含水率を生ゴミの分解処理に適した値にすることができる。
【００６３】
また請求項２記載の発明にあっては、微生物の働きにより生ゴミを分解処理する処理槽と、処理槽内を加熱する加熱手段とを備えた生ゴミ処理装置において、処理槽内の温度を検知する温度検知手段と、処理槽の投入口を開閉する蓋と、蓋の開閉状態を検知する蓋開閉検知手段と、運転開始スイッチとを備え、前記蓋開閉検知手段にて蓋が開状態から閉状態となったことを検知し且つ運転開始スイッチのＯＮ信号を検知した場合に立ち上げ運転モードを所定時間作動し、この立ち上げ運転モードの所定時間を複数に分割し、複数に分割された分割時間のうち、少なくとも最初の分割時間においては加熱手段を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転し、他の分割時間において、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度未満の場合は加熱手段を最初の分割時間における加熱手段と同じ単位時間当たりの熱量で運転すると共に、所定温度以上の場合は加熱手段を最初の分割時間における加熱手段の単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転する制御手段を備えることで、生ゴミを投入した後の含水率検知手段による検知が正確に行えない最初の分割時間においては、強制的に加熱手段を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽の含水率を下げることができる。また他の分割時間において、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度未満の場合は最初の分割時間と同じように強制的に加熱手段を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して未だ高含水率状態にある処理槽内の含水率を下げることができ、また所定温度以上の場合は加熱手段を最初の分割時間の加熱手段における単位時間当たりの熱量以下で運転して加熱手段による加熱を抑えることができ、これによって処理槽内の含水率を生ゴミの分解処理に適した値にすることができる。生ゴミ処理装置に、運転開始スイッチを備え、前記蓋開閉検知手段にて蓋が開状態から閉状態となったことを検知し且つ運転開始スイッチのＯＮ信号を検知した場合にのみ立ち上げ運転モードを所定時間作動するよう制御することで、意図せず蓋を開状態から閉状態にした場合に加熱手段が作動することを防止できる。
【００６４】
また請求項３記載の発明にあっては、上記請求項１又は請求項２記載の発明の効果に加えて、上記生ゴミ処理装置に、処理槽の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段と、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、加熱手段を含水率検知手段の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの熱量で運転する制御手段とを備えることで、立ち上げ運転モード終了後は含水率検知手段に基づいた加熱手段の制御を行うことができ、これによって処理槽内の含水率を目的とする値とすることができる。
【００６５】
また請求項４記載の発明にあっては、上記請求項１又は請求項２記載の発明の効果に加えて、上記生ゴミ処理装置に、処理槽の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段と、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度未満の場合は加熱手段を最初の分割時間における加熱手段と同じ単位時間当たりの熱量で運転すると共に、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度以上の場合は加熱手段を含水率検知手段の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの熱量で運転する制御手段とを備えることで、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度未満の場合は、強制的に加熱手段を所定の単位時間当たりの熱量で運転して、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽内の含水率を下げることができる。また温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度以上の場合は、加熱手段を含水率検知手段の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの熱量で運転することで、処理槽内の含水率を目的とする値にすることができる。
【００６６】
また請求項５記載の発明にあっては、上記請求項１又は請求項２記載の発明の効果に加えて、上記生ゴミ処理装置に、処理槽の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段と、生ゴミ処理装置の外部の空気を処理槽内に供給すると共に処理槽内の空気を生ゴミ処理装置の外部に排出する送風手段と、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては送風手段を所定の単位時間当たりの風量で運転し、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度未満の場合は送風手段を立ち上げ運転モードにおける送風手段と同じ単位時間当たりの風量で運転すると共に、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度以上の場合は送風手段を含水率検知手段の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの風量で運転する制御手段とを備えることで、生ゴミ投入直後の含水率検知手段による検知が正確に行えない立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、強制的に送風手段を所定の単位時間当たりの風量で運転し、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽内の含水率を下げることができる。また立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度未満の場合は立ち上げ運転モードと同じように強制的に送風手段を所定の単位時間当たりの風量で運転して高含水率状態にある処理槽の含水率を下げることができる。また所定温度以上の場合は、送風手段を含水率検知手段の検知結果に基づいた単位時間当たりの風量で運転することができ、これによって処理槽内の含水率を目的とする値にすることができる。
【００６７】
また請求項６記載の発明にあっては、上記請求項１又は請求項２記載の発明の効果に加えて、上記生ゴミ処理装置に、処理槽の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段と、処理槽の内容物を撹拌する撹拌手段と、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては撹拌手段を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、立ち上げ運転モード終了後においては、撹拌手段を含水率検知手段の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転する制御手段とを備えることで、生ゴミ投入直後の含水率検知手段による検知が正確に行えない立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、強制的に撹拌手段を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽内の含水率を下げることができる。また立ち上げ運転モード終了後においては、撹拌手段を含水率検知手段の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転することができ、これによって処理槽内の含水率をより一層目的とする値にすることができる。
【００６８】
また請求項７記載の発明にあっては、上記請求項１又は請求項２記載の発明の効果に加えて、上記生ゴミ処理装置に、処理槽の内容物の含水率を検知する含水率検知手段と、処理槽の内容物を撹拌する撹拌手段と、立ち上げ運転モードにおいては撹拌手段を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度未満の場合は撹拌手段を立ち上げ運転モードにおける撹拌手段と同じ撹拌頻度で運転すると共に、温度検知手段による検知結果が所定温度以上の場合は撹拌手段を含水率検知手段の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転する制御手段とを備えることで、生ゴミ投入直後の含水率検知手段による検知が正確に行えない立ち上げ運転モードにおいては、強制的に撹拌手段を所定の撹拌頻度で運転し、生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽内の含水率を下げることができる。また立ち上げ運転モード終了後において、温度検知手段７による検知結果が所定温度未満の場合は、強制的に撹拌手段を立ち上げ運転モードと同じように所定の撹拌頻度で運転して生ゴミ投入直後の高含水率状態にある処理槽内の含水率を下げることができる。また所定温度以上の場合は、撹拌手段を含水率検知手段の検知結果に基づいた撹拌頻度で運転することができ、これによって処理槽内の含水率を目的とする値にすることができる。
【００６９】
また請求項８記載の発明にあっては、上記請求項１又は請求項２記載の発明の効果に加えて、上記生ゴミ処理装置に、処理槽の内容物を撹拌する撹拌手段と、立ち上げ運転モードにおいて、蓋開閉検知手段にて蓋が閉状態から開状態になったことを検知した場合に加熱手段及び撹拌手段を一時停止し、この一時停止中に再び蓋開閉検知手段にて蓋が開状態から閉状態になったことを検知した場合に加熱手段及び撹拌手段を停止直前の運転状態で再開する制御手段とを備えることで、例えば使用者が意図せず蓋を開けてしまった場合に、加熱手段及び撹拌手段を一時停止することができ、また使用者が一時停止中に蓋が開状態であることに気付いた場合は蓋を閉状態とすることで、停止直前の運転状態で再開することが可能となる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の第一の実施形態の生ゴミ処理装置の制御手段Ａの制御を示すフローである。
【図２】同上の生ゴミ処理装置を示す斜視図である。
【図３】同上の生ゴミ処理装置を示す図であり、（ａ）は正面図、（ｂ）は側面図、（ｃ）は平面図である。
【図４】図３（ａ）のＡ―Ａ線断面図である。
【図５】同上の温度センサを示す断面図である。
【図６】同上の制御手段Ａによる制御時のタイムチャートである。
【図７】同上の制御手段Ｂの制御を示すフローである。
【図８】同上の制御手段Ｂによる制御時のタイムチャートである。
【図９】同上の制御手段Ｃを示すフローである。
【図１０】同上の制御手段Ｃによる制御時のタイムチャートである。
【図１１】同上の制御手段Ｄを示すフローである。
【図１２】同上の制御手段Ｄによる制御時のタイムチャートである。
【図１３】同上の制御手段Ｅを示すフローである。
【図１４】同上の制御手段Ｅによる制御時のタイムチャートである。
【図１５】同上の制御手段Ｆを示すフローである。
【図１６】同上の制御手段Ｆによる制御時のタイムチャートである。
【図１７】同上の制御手段Ｇを示すフローである。
【図１８】同上の制御手段Ｇによる制御時のタイムチャートである。
【図１９】同上の制御手段Ｈによる加熱手段の制御を示すフローである。
【図２０】同上の制御手段Ｈによる撹拌手段の制御を示すフローである。
【図２１】同上の制御手段Ｈによる制御時のタイムチャートである。
【図２２】同上の制御手段Ｉを示すフローである。
【図２３】同上の制御手段Ｉによる制御時のタイムチャートである。
【符号の説明】
１生ゴミ処理装置
２処理槽
３加熱手段
４送風手段
５撹拌手段
６含水率検知手段
７温度検知手段
９投入口
１４蓋
１５蓋開閉検知手段
２５運転開始スイッチ[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a garbage disposal apparatus that decomposes garbage by the action of microorganisms.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, sludge containing organic matter and moisture has been decomposed using microorganisms so as not to affect the environment, and a garbage disposal apparatus for performing this treatment has been known. This garbage processing apparatus is a processing tank for filling a garbage processing material such as wood chips carrying microorganisms, a heating means for heating the inside of the processing tank, and a stirring means for stirring the contents of the processing tank, A blast means for supplying air outside the garbage disposal apparatus into the processing tank and discharging the air in the processing tank to the outside of the garbage processing apparatus; The garbage and garbage processing material are stirred by the stirring means, the inside of the processing tank is heated by the heating means, and air is blown into the processing tank by the blowing means to decompose the garbage, and at the same time, heating means, blowing means, stirring The water in the processing tank is evaporated by means (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
There is also known a garbage processing apparatus that controls the water content in the processing tank in order to bring the inside of the processing tank into an appropriate state according to the input of garbage and the state in the processing tank. This garbage disposal apparatus is provided with a moisture content detecting means for detecting the moisture content of the contents of the treatment tank, and uses a heating means, a blowing means, and a stirring means as moisture content adjusting means, and when the moisture content is equal to or more than a set value. Controlling the water content adjusting means to operate in a high processing mode with a high water evaporation capacity, and when the water content is less than a set value, controlling to operate in a low processing mode with a low water evaporation capacity. are doing.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-159939
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, garbage immediately after being put into the processing tank has a problem that it takes time for water to come out. Therefore, in the garbage processing apparatus for controlling the water content, the garbage is not supplied. The later high moisture content state cannot be immediately detected by the moisture content detection means, and despite the high moisture content state, the moisture content adjustment means is operated on the side where the water evaporation ability is low. The inside of the treatment tank may be in an excessive moisture state, so that the environment inside the treatment tank after putting in the garbage may not be suitable for the decomposition of garbage, especially when the amount of garbage is large. However, the environment inside the processing tank had been significantly reduced.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to prevent the inside of a processing tank after the addition of garbage from becoming excessively moisture, and to decompose garbage in the processing tank. It is an object of the present invention to provide a garbage disposal apparatus that can provide an environment suitable for the environment.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problem, a garbage disposal apparatus according to the present invention includes a processing tank 2 for decomposing garbage by the action of microorganisms and a heating means 3 for heating the inside of the processing tank 2. 1, a temperature detecting means 7 for detecting the temperature in the processing tank 2, a lid 14 for opening and closing the inlet 9 of the processing tank 2, and a lid opening / closing detecting means 15 for detecting the open / closed state of the lid 14; When the lid opening / closing detecting means 15 detects that the lid 14 has been changed from the open state to the closed state, the start-up operation mode is operated for a predetermined time, and the predetermined time of the start-up operation mode is divided into a plurality of times. When the heating unit 3 is operated at a heat amount per predetermined unit time at least during the first division time of the divided time periods, and the detection result by the temperature detection unit 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t1 at another division time period Is heating means Is operated with the same amount of heat per unit time as the heating unit 3 in the first divided time, and when the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t1, the heating unit 3 is operated with less than the amount of heat per unit time of the heating unit 3 in the first divided time. It is characterized by comprising control means A.
[0008]
By providing the control means A in the garbage processing apparatus 1 as described above, the heating means 3 is forcibly operated at a predetermined amount of heat per unit time during the first divided time, and the high water content immediately after the garbage is introduced. The water content of the treatment tank 2 in the rate state can be reduced. If the detection result by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t1 in another divided time, the heating means 3 is forcibly operated at a predetermined amount of heat per unit time as in the first divided time, and the temperature is still high. The water content in the treatment tank 2 in the water content state can be reduced, and when the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t1, the heating means 3 is operated at a heat amount per unit time or less of the heating means 3 in the first division time to heat. Heating by the means 3 can be suppressed, whereby the water content in the treatment tank 2 can be set to a value suitable for the decomposition treatment of garbage.
[0009]
The garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the garbage disposal apparatus includes a treatment tank 2 for decomposing garbage by the action of microorganisms and a heating means 3 for heating the inside of the treatment tank 2. A temperature detecting means 7 for detecting the temperature in the chamber 2, a lid 14 for opening and closing the inlet 9 of the processing tank 2, a lid open / close detecting means 15 for detecting the open / closed state of the lid 14, and an operation start switch 25; When the lid opening / closing detecting means 15 detects that the lid 14 has been changed from the open state to the closed state and detects the ON signal of the operation start switch 25, the start-up operation mode is operated for a predetermined time. The predetermined time of the mode is divided into a plurality of times, and among the divided times, the heating means 3 is operated at a heat amount per a predetermined unit time at least in the first divided time, and the temperature is detected in the other divided times. Means 7 When the detected result is lower than the predetermined temperature t5, the heating unit 3 is operated at the same heat amount per unit time as the heating unit 3 in the first divided time, and when the detected temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t5, the heating unit 3 is switched to the first divided time. And a control means I which operates at a heat amount per unit time or less of the heating means 3 in the above.
[0010]
By providing the control means I in the garbage processing apparatus 1 as described above, the heating means 3 is forcibly operated at a predetermined amount of heat per unit time in the first division time, and the high water content immediately after the garbage is introduced. The water content of the treatment tank 2 in the rate state can be reduced. If the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t5 in another division time, the heating means 3 is forcibly operated at a predetermined amount of heat per unit time in the same manner as in the first division time. The water content in the processing tank 2 in the water content state can be reduced, and when the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t5, the heating unit 3 is operated at a heat amount per unit time or less in the heating unit 3 in the first division time to heat the heating unit. Heating by the means 3 can be suppressed, whereby the water content in the treatment tank 2 can be set to a value suitable for the decomposition treatment of garbage. Further, the garbage disposal apparatus 1 is provided with an operation start switch 25, and when the lid opening / closing detecting means 15 detects that the lid 14 has been changed from the open state to the closed state, and when the ON signal of the operation start switch 25 is detected. By controlling only the start-up operation mode to operate for a predetermined time, it is possible to prevent the heating means 3 from operating when the lid 14 is unintentionally changed from the open state to the closed state.
[0011]
The garbage processing apparatus according to claim 3 is the garbage processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the garbage processing apparatus 1 detects the moisture content of the contents of the processing tank 2 by the water content detection. Means 6 and control means B for operating the heating means 3 with a heat amount per unit time based on the detection result of the moisture content detecting means 6 after the start-up operation mode ends. is there.
[0012]
By providing the control means B in the garbage processing apparatus 1 as described above, it is possible to control the heating means 3 based on the water content detection means 7 after the start-up operation mode is completed. The water content can be set to a target value.
[0013]
The garbage processing apparatus according to claim 4 is the garbage processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the garbage processing apparatus 1 detects the water content of the contents of the processing tank 2 by the water content detection. If the result of detection by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t2 after the end of the start-up operation mode, the heating means 3 is operated at the same heat amount per unit time as the heating means 3 in the first divided time. And a control means E for operating the heating means 3 at a heat amount per unit time based on the detection result of the water content detection means 6 when the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t2. It is assumed that.
[0014]
By providing the control means E in the garbage processing apparatus 1 as described above, when the detection result by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t2, the heating means 3 is forcibly operated at a heat amount per predetermined unit time. Thus, the water content in the treatment tank 2 in a high water content state immediately after the raw garbage is charged can be reduced. When the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t2, the heating means 3 is operated at a heat amount per unit time based on the detection result of the water content detection means 6, so that the water content in the treatment tank 2 is increased. Can be set to a target value.
[0015]
The garbage processing apparatus according to claim 5 is the garbage processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the garbage processing apparatus 1 detects the water content of the contents of the processing tank 2 by detecting the water content. Means 6 for supplying air outside the garbage processing apparatus 1 into the processing tank 2 and discharging air from the processing tank 2 to the outside of the garbage processing apparatus 1; The blowing means 4 is operated at a predetermined air flow per unit time, and after the start-up operation mode, if the detection result by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t3, the blowing means 4 is turned on in the starting operation mode. When the detection result by the temperature detecting means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t3, the air blowing means 4 is operated with the air flow per unit time based on the detection result of the moisture content detecting means 6. It is characterized in comprising a control unit F for.
[0016]
The provision of the blowing means 4 and the control means F in the garbage processing apparatus 1 in this way makes it possible to force the blowing means in the start-up operation mode in which the detection by the moisture content detecting means 6 immediately after the garbage is put in cannot be performed accurately. 4 can be operated at a predetermined air flow per unit time to reduce the water content in the treatment tank 2 in the high water content state immediately after the garbage is charged. After the start-up operation mode, if the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t3, the blower means 4 is forcibly operated at a predetermined airflow per unit time as in the start-up operation mode. The water content of the treatment tank 2 in the high water content state can be reduced. When the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t3, the blowing means 4 can be operated at an air volume per unit time based on the detection result of the water content detecting means 6, and thereby the water content in the processing tank 2 is set to a target value. Can be
[0017]
The garbage processing apparatus according to claim 6 is the garbage processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the garbage processing apparatus 1 detects the water content of the contents of the processing tank 2 by the water content detection. Means 6, a stirring means 5 for stirring the contents of the processing tank 2, and a stirring means 5 which is operated at a predetermined stirring frequency in the start-up operation mode. And a control means for operating at a stirring frequency based on the detection result of the rate detection means.
[0018]
By providing the garbage disposal apparatus 1 with the stirring means 5 and the control means D in this manner, in the start-up operation mode in which the detection by the water content detection means 6 immediately after the garbage is put in cannot be performed accurately, the stirring means is forcibly applied. 5 can be operated at a predetermined stirring frequency to reduce the water content in the treatment tank 2 in the high water content state immediately after the garbage is charged. After the start-up operation mode, the stirring means 5 can be operated at a stirring frequency based on the detection result of the water content detection means 6, thereby setting the water content in the processing tank 2 to a target value. be able to.
[0019]
The garbage processing apparatus according to claim 7 is the garbage processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the garbage processing apparatus 1 detects the water content of the contents of the processing tank 2 by the water content detection. Means 6, a stirring means 5 for stirring the contents of the processing tank 2, and a stirrer 5 operated at a predetermined stirring frequency in the start-up operation mode. When the result is less than the predetermined temperature t4, the stirring means 5 is started up and operated at the same stirring frequency as the stirring means 5 in the operation mode, and when the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t4, the stirring means 5 is hydrated. And a control means for operating at a stirring frequency based on the detection result of the rate detecting means.
[0020]
By providing the stirring means 5 and the control means G in the garbage processing apparatus 1 in this way, in the start-up operation mode in which the detection by the water content detecting means 6 immediately after the garbage is input cannot be performed accurately, the stirring means is forcibly applied. 5 can be operated at a predetermined stirring frequency to reduce the water content in the treatment tank 2 in the high water content state immediately after the garbage is charged. If the result of the detection by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t4 after the start-up operation mode, the stirring means 5 is forcibly operated at a predetermined stirring frequency in the same manner as in the start-up operation mode to produce garbage. The water content in the treatment tank 2 in the high water content state immediately after the charging can be reduced. Further, when the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t4, the stirring means 5 can be operated at a stirring frequency based on the detection result of the water content detection means 6, whereby the water content in the processing tank 2 can be set to a target value. Can be.
[0021]
The garbage processing apparatus according to claim 8 is the garbage processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the garbage processing apparatus 1 is provided with a stirring means 5 for stirring the contents of the processing tank 2, In the raising operation mode, when the lid 14 is detected from the closed state to the open state by the lid opening / closing detecting means 15, the heating means 3 and the stirring means 5 are temporarily stopped, and the lid opening / closing detection is performed again during the temporary stop. Control means H for restarting the heating means 3 and the stirring means 5 in the operating state immediately before stopping when the means 15 detects that the lid 14 has been changed from the open state to the closed state. Things.
[0022]
The provision of the control means H in the garbage processing apparatus 1 makes it possible to temporarily stop the heating means 3 and the stirring means 5 when the user unintentionally opens the lid 14, for example. If the user notices that the lid 14 is open during the suspension, the lid 14 is closed, so that the operation of the garbage disposal apparatus 1 can be resumed in the operation state immediately before the stop. It becomes.
[0023]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
First, a first embodiment will be described.
[0024]
The garbage processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a processing tank 2 in which a garbage processing material is filled and a processing tank 2 for decomposing garbage by the action of microorganisms carried on the garbage processing material. A heating means 3 for heating; a blowing means 4 for supplying air outside the garbage processing apparatus 1 into the processing tank 2 and discharging the air in the processing tank 2 to the outside of the garbage processing apparatus 1; A stirring means 5 for stirring the contents of the processing tank 2, a water content detecting means 6 for detecting the water content of the contents of the processing tank 2, and a temperature detecting means 7 for detecting the temperature in the processing tank 2. Examples of the garbage disposal material include wood chips for carrying microorganisms called biochips as disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2-10398, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2-30760, and Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-22385. Use Hereinafter, the garbage processing apparatus 1 will be described in detail.
[0025]
2 to 4 show the garbage processing apparatus 1. Inside the main body case 8 constituting the outer shell of the garbage processing apparatus 1, a processing tank 2 having an input port 9 at the upper end is provided, and a base portion 10 is provided below the main body case 8. The main body case 8 has an opening 11 at the upper end, and this opening 11 communicates with the inlet 9 of the processing tank 2. In addition, the base unit 10 is provided with a control unit 12 and a tray 13 that overflows when unprocessed raw garbage accumulated in the processing tank 2 exceeds a certain amount and accumulates through a duct. In addition, 26 in FIG. 2 is a display part which displays the operation state of the garbage processing apparatus 1.
[0026]
The opening 11 of the main body case 8 is provided with an openable and closable lid 14 for opening and closing the input port 9 of the processing tank 2. An upper part of the processing tank 2 detects the open / closed state of the lid 14 such as a reed switch. A simple lid opening / closing detecting means 15 is provided. The lid opening / closing detecting means 15 is connected to the control unit 12 described above, and the detection signal is sent to the control unit 12 at all times.
[0027]
The body case 8 has one end communicating with the outside of the garbage processing apparatus 1 and the other end communicating with the inlet 9 of the processing tank 2 (inside the processing tank 2). An exhaust path 17 is provided, which communicates with the inlet 9 of the tank 2 (inside the processing tank 2) and whose other end communicates with the outside of the garbage processing apparatus 1. In the middle of the exhaust passage 17, air outside the garbage processing apparatus 1 is supplied into the treatment tank 2 from one end opening of the intake passage 16, and air in the treatment tank 2 is supplied from the other end opening of the exhaust passage 17. A blower 4 for discharging the waste to the outside of the garbage disposal apparatus 1 is provided. In the present embodiment, a fan is used as the blower 4. The blower 4 is connected to the controller 12 and its rotation is controlled by the controller 12, whereby the amount of air per unit time of the blower is controlled.
[0028]
A heating unit 3 that can be switched ON / OFF is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the processing tank 2, and a heater is used as the heating unit 3 in the present embodiment. The heating unit 3 is connected to the control unit 12, and ON / OFF of the heating unit 3 is controlled by the control unit 12.
[0029]
A stirring means 5 is provided in the processing tank 2. The stirring means 5 includes a rotating shaft 18 rotatably mounted in the processing tank 2, a deceleration motor 19 provided at a lower portion of the processing tank 2 for rotating the rotating shaft 18, and a plurality of stirring members radially protruding from the rotating shaft 18. And a blade 20. The deceleration motor 19 is connected to the control unit 12 and its rotation is controlled by the control unit 12, whereby the stirring frequency of the stirring means 5 is controlled.
[0030]
Further, a water content sensor 21 for detecting the temperature and the water content in the processing tank 2 is provided in the processing tank 2. In the present embodiment, the water content sensor 21 is used as the water content detecting means 6 and the temperature detecting means 7. .
[0031]
As the water content sensor 21, for example, a water content sensor as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-178879 is used. As shown in FIG. 5, the moisture content sensor 21 has a heating resistor 23 forcibly causing the sensor 21 to generate heat, on the back side of a casing 22 formed of a good thermal conductor whose front side contacts the garbage disposal material, A temperature sensor 24 for detecting a rise in temperature due to the moisture content of the garbage disposal material when the heat is generated by the heat generating resistor 23 is fixed to each of the temperature sensors 24 and molded on the rear side of the casing 22. The temperature sensor 24 detects the degree of temperature rise taking into account the heat radiation of the garbage processing material, and detects both the moisture content and the temperature of the garbage processing material in the processing tank 2 based on the detection signal. It has a configuration that can be used. The moisture content sensor 21, that is, the moisture content detection means 6 and the temperature detection means 7 are connected to the control unit 12, and the detection signals of the moisture content and the temperature detected by the moisture content sensor 21 are constantly sent to the control unit 12.
[0032]
And the said garbage processing apparatus 1 is provided with control means A-D.
[0033]
The control means A activates the start-up operation mode for a predetermined time when the lid opening / closing detection means 15 detects that the lid 14 has been changed from the open state to the closed state. The heating unit 3 is operated at a heat amount per predetermined unit time at least during the first division time out of the plurality of division times, and at other division times, the detection result by the temperature detection unit 7 is When the temperature is lower than the predetermined temperature t1, the heating unit 3 is operated at the same heat amount per unit time as the heating unit 3 in the first division time, and when the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t1, the heating unit 3 is turned on in the first division time. (See FIGS. 1 and 6).
[0034]
After the start-up operation mode, the control means B operates the heating means 3 with the amount of heat per unit time based on the detection result of the water content detection means 6 (see FIGS. 7 and 8).
[0035]
In the start-up operation mode, the control means C operates the blower means 4 at a flow rate per predetermined unit time, and after the start-up operation mode, controls the blower means 4 based on the detection result of the moisture content detection means 6. It is operated at the air flow per unit time (see FIGS. 9 and 10).
[0036]
The control means D operates the stirring means 5 at a predetermined stirring frequency in the start-up operation mode, and switches the stirring means 5 based on the detection result of the water content detection means 6 after the start-up operation mode. (See FIGS. 11 and 12).
[0037]
The control means A to D comprise a control unit 12 for performing the following control. Note that the predetermined time in the start-up operation mode of the present embodiment is divided by two divided times when the timer (1) and the timer (2) operate, but the predetermined time in the start-up operation mode is three or more. May be divided into a plurality.
[0038]
The control by the control unit 12 will be described in order. First, the user opens the lid 14 of the input port 9, inputs garbage into the processing tank 2 from the input port 9, and then closes the lid 14. At this time, the control unit 12 detects that the lid 14 has been changed from the open state to the closed state by the detection signal of the lid opening / closing detection means 15 and operates the timer {circle around (1)} (for example, set to 3 hours) to start up. Activate the operation mode. When the timer (1) (that is, the first divided time) starts, the operation of the heating means 3, the blowing means 4, and the stirring means 5 is started under the following operating conditions. When the timer (1) is operated, the heating means 3 is set so as to always maintain the ON state, whereby the heating means 3 is always operated with the heat quantity per unit time at a predetermined heat quantity per unit time. . Further, in this case, the blowing means 4 is always operated at a predetermined air volume per predetermined unit time (a predetermined number of revolutions), and the stirring means 5 is always operated at a predetermined stirring frequency (for example, once / about 30 minutes).
[0039]
When the timer (1) ends, the timer (2) (for example, set to 3 hours) is operated. When the timer (2) (that is, another divided time) starts, the control unit 12 determines whether the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than a predetermined temperature t1 (for example, set to 45 ° C.) or higher than the predetermined temperature t1. Is determined. When the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t1, the ON state of the heating means 3 is maintained, and the heating means 3 is always set to the same heat quantity as the heat quantity per unit time of the heating means 3 in the first divided time. Drive with On the other hand, when the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t1, ON / OFF of the heating means 3 is performed so that the temperature in the processing tank 2 becomes a target value based on the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7. Operate while automatically switching OFF. That is, when the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t1, the heating means 3 is set so as to be operated at a heat amount per unit time or less of the heating means 3 in the first divided time. When the timer (2) is operated, the air blowing means 4 and the stirring means 5 are operated under the same operating conditions as when the timer (1) is operated. That is, the blowing means 4 and the stirring means 5 in the other divided time are constantly operated at the same predetermined rotation speed and the predetermined stirring frequency as the first divided time.
[0040]
When the timer (2) ends, the start-up operation mode ends, and the mode shifts to the normal operation mode. In the normal operation mode, heating is performed based on both the moisture content detected by the moisture content detection means 6 and the temperature detected by the temperature detection means 7 so that the moisture content and the temperature become the desired moisture content and the temperature. While operating while automatically switching ON / OFF of the means 3 (that is, the heating means 3 in the normal operation mode is set to operate at a heat amount per unit time or less of the heating means 3 in the first divided time), The operation is performed while automatically changing the rotation speed of the blowing means 4 and the stirring frequency of the stirring means 5 is automatically changed. The upper limit of the air volume per unit time of the blower 4 in the normal operation mode is set to be larger than the air volume per unit time of the blower 4 in the start-up operation mode, and the lower limit is set to the air volume 4 in the start-up operation mode. Is set smaller than the air volume per unit time. Further, the upper limit value of the stirring frequency of the stirring means 5 in the normal operation mode is set to be larger than the stirring frequency of the stirring means 5 in the start-up operation mode (for example, once / about 10 minutes to about once / 7 minutes), and the lower limit. The value is set lower than the stirring frequency of the stirring means 5 in the start-up operation mode (for example, once / about 1 hour to once / about 12 hours).
[0041]
By providing the control means A as described above, in the first division time, the heating means 3 is forcibly operated at a heat amount per predetermined unit time, and the processing in the high water content state immediately after the raw garbage is charged. The water content of the tank 2 can be reduced. If the detection result by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t1 in another divided time, the heating means 3 is forcibly operated at a predetermined amount of heat per unit time as in the first divided time, and the temperature is still high. The water content in the treatment tank 2 in the water content state can be reduced, and when the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t1, the heating means 3 is operated at a heat amount per unit time or less of the heating means 3 in the first division time to heat. Heating by the means 3 can be suppressed, whereby the water content in the treatment tank 2 can be set to a value suitable for the decomposition treatment of garbage.
[0042]
Further, by providing the control means B, the control of the heating means 3 based on the water content detection means 6 and the temperature detection means 7 can be performed after the start-up operation mode is completed, whereby the water content in the processing tank 2 and the water content can be controlled. The temperature can be the desired value.
[0043]
Further, by providing the control means C, in the start-up operation mode, the blowing means 4 is forcibly operated at a flow rate per predetermined unit time, and the processing tank 2 in the high water content state immediately after the garbage is charged. The water content can be reduced. After the start-up operation mode is completed, the control of the air blowing means 4 based on the water content detecting means 6 and the temperature detecting means 7 can be performed, whereby the water content and the temperature in the processing tank 2 are set to target values. can do.
[0044]
Further, by providing the control means D, in the start-up operation mode, the stirring means 5 is forcibly operated at a predetermined stirring frequency, and the water content in the treatment tank 2 in the high water content state immediately after the garbage is charged is reduced. Can be lowered. After the start-up operation mode, the stirring means 5 can be operated at a stirring frequency based on the detection results of the water content detection means 6 and the temperature detection means 7, whereby the water content and the temperature in the processing tank 2 can be controlled. Can be made even closer to the desired value.
[0045]
In place of the control means B, if the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t2 after the end of the start-up operation mode, the heating means is set to the same heat amount per unit time as the heating means 3 in the first divided time. And a control means E for operating the heating means 3 at a heat amount per unit time based on the detection result of the moisture content detection means 7 when the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t2. It is preferable (see FIGS. 13 and 14).
[0046]
That is, the control unit E includes the control unit 12 that performs the following control. The controller 12 determines whether the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t2 when the timer (2) ends (the start-up operation mode ends), that is, when the normal operation mode starts. It is determined whether the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t2. It is assumed that the predetermined temperature t2 is set to the same temperature as the aforementioned predetermined temperature t1, that is, 45 ° C. Then, when the detection result by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t2, the control unit 12 maintains the ON state of the heating means 3 and switches the heating means 3 per unit time of the heating means 3 in the first divided time. Operate with the same calorific value. On the other hand, when the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t2, the processing tank 2 is detected based on both the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7 and the water content detected by the water content detecting means 6. The operation is performed by automatically switching ON / OFF of the heating means 3 so that the water content and the temperature in the inside become the target values. That is, the heating means 3 in this case is set to operate at a heat amount per unit time or less of the heating means in the first divided time.
[0047]
By providing such a control means E, when the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t2, the heating means 3 is forcibly operated at a heat quantity per predetermined unit time, and The water content in the processing tank 2 in the high water content state can be reduced. When the detection result of the temperature detecting means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t2, the heating means 3 is operated at a heat amount per unit time based on the detection results of the moisture content detecting means 6 and the temperature detecting means 7, so that the treatment tank is operated. It becomes possible to make the water content and temperature in 2 close to target values.
[0048]
Further, instead of the control means C, in the start-up operation mode, the blowing means 4 is operated at a flow rate per a predetermined unit time, and in the normal operation mode after the end of the start-up operation mode, the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is changed. When the temperature is lower than the predetermined temperature t3, the blowing means 4 is started up and operated at the same air volume per unit time as the blowing means 4 in the operation mode, and when the detection result by the temperature detecting means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t3, the blowing means 4 is turned on. It is also preferable to include a control unit F that operates at an air volume per unit time based on the detection results of the water content detection unit 6 and the temperature detection unit 7 (see FIGS. 15 and 16).
[0049]
That is, the control unit F includes the control unit 12 that performs the following control. The controller 12 determines whether the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t3 when the timer (2) ends (the startup operation mode ends), that is, when the normal operation mode starts. It is determined whether the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t3. The predetermined temperature t3 is set to the same temperature as the predetermined temperature t2, that is, 45 ° C. Then, when the detection result by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t3, the control unit 12 controls the rotation speed of the blowing means 4 to start the blowing means 4 per unit time of the blowing means 4 in the operation mode. Operate at the same air volume as the air volume. On the other hand, when the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t3, the temperature in the processing tank 2 is determined based on both the water content detected by the water content detecting means 6 and the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7. The operation is performed by adjusting the air volume while automatically changing the rotation speed of the air blowing means 4 so that the water content and the temperature of the air supply device have the desired values.
[0050]
As described above, after the start-up operation mode ends, if the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t3, the blower means 4 is operated at the same air flow rate as the air flow rate per unit time of the blower means 4 in the start-up operation mode. In addition, when the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t3, the control means F which operates the blowing means 4 at an air volume per unit time based on the detection results of the moisture content detection means 6 and the temperature detection means 7 is activated. By providing, in the start-up operation mode, the blowing means 4 is forcibly operated at a flow rate per unit time to reduce the water content in the processing tank 2 in the high water content state immediately after the garbage is put. Can be. After the start-up operation mode, if the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t3, the blower means 4 is forcibly operated at a predetermined airflow per unit time as in the start-up operation mode. The water content of the treatment tank 2 in the high water content state can be reduced. Further, when the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t3, the blowing means 4 can be operated at an air volume per unit time based on the detection result of the water content detecting means 6, whereby the water content and the temperature in the processing tank 2 can be adjusted. Value can be approached.
[0051]
Instead of the control means D, the garbage processing apparatus 1 operates the stirring means 5 at a predetermined stirring frequency in the start-up operation mode, and after completion of the start-up operation mode, the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 becomes a predetermined value. When the temperature is lower than t4, the stirring means 5 is started up and operated at the same stirring frequency as the stirring frequency of the stirring means 5 in the operation mode, and when the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t4, the stirring means 5 is hydrated. It is also preferable to provide a control unit G that operates at a stirring frequency based on the detection result of the rate detection unit 6 (see FIGS. 17 and 18).
[0052]
That is, the control unit G includes the control unit 12 that performs the following control. The controller 12 determines whether the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t4 when the timer (2) ends (the start-up operation mode ends), that is, when the normal operation mode starts. It is determined whether the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t4. The predetermined temperature t4 is set to the same temperature as the predetermined temperature t2, that is, 45 ° C. Then, when the detection result by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t4, the control section 12 starts the stirring means 5 and operates at the same stirring frequency as the stirring frequency of the stirring means 5 in the operation mode. On the other hand, when the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t4, the water content and the temperature are determined based on both the water content detected by the water content detecting means 6 and the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 7. Is operated while automatically changing the stirring frequency of the stirring means 5 so that the target value becomes the target value.
[0053]
Thus, in the start-up operation mode, the stirring means 5 is operated at a predetermined stirring frequency, and after the start-up operation mode, if the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t4, the stirring means 5 is started. When the operation is performed at the same stirring frequency as the stirring frequency of the stirring means 5 in the operation mode, and when the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t4, the detection result of the water content detection means 6 and the temperature detection means 7 In the start-up operation mode in which the water content detection means 6 cannot accurately detect the water content immediately after the raw garbage is input, the stirring means 5 is forcibly set to the predetermined stirring by providing the control means G operating at the stirring frequency based on It is possible to reduce the water content in the treatment tank 2 which is operated at a high frequency and has a high water content state immediately after the input of the garbage. If the result of the detection by the temperature detecting means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature t4 after the start-up operation mode, the stirring means 5 is forcibly operated at a predetermined stirring frequency in the same manner as in the start-up operation mode to produce garbage. The water content in the treatment tank 2 in the high water content state immediately after the charging can be reduced. When the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature t4, the stirring unit 5 can be operated at a stirring frequency based on the detection result of the water content detection unit 6, thereby bringing the water content in the processing tank 2 close to a target value. Can be.
[0054]
In the garbage disposal apparatus 1, in the start-up operation mode, the heating means 3 and the stirring means 5 are temporarily stopped when the lid opening / closing detecting means 15 detects that the lid 14 has been changed from the closed state to the open state. When the lid opening / closing detecting means 15 detects that the lid 14 has changed from the open state to the closed state again during the suspension, the control means H restarts the heating means 3 and the stirring means 5 in the operating state immediately before the stop. (See FIGS. 19 and 20).
[0055]
That is, the control unit H includes the control unit 12 that performs the following control. The control unit 12 constantly determines whether or not the detection result of the lid opening / closing detecting means 15 is in the open state during each divided time, that is, when the timer (1) is activated and the timer (2) is activated, and the lid 14 is closed. When the state is changed from the state to the open state, the heating unit 3 and the stirring unit 5 are set to OFF and temporarily stopped. Then, when the lid 14 is again changed from the open state to the closed state, the operation is restarted under the operating condition immediately before the stop of the heating means 3 and the stirring means 5. In the above description, when the cover 14 is changed from the closed state to the open state, the timer (1) and the timer (2) are not reset. That is, when the cover 14 is in the open state, the timer count proceeds. It shall be. Further, in this example, the control unit 12 is set to turn off the heating unit 3 and the stirring unit 5 even when the lid 14 is changed from the closed state to the open state even in the normal operation mode. Then, when the rear cover 14 is changed from the open state to the closed state, the timer (1) is started, the mode is shifted to the start-up operation mode, and thereafter, the above-described control is set to be repeated (see FIG. 21). .
[0056]
In this way, when the garbage processing apparatus 1 detects that the lid 14 has been changed from the closed state to the open state by the lid opening / closing detecting means 15 in the start-up operation mode, the heating means 3 and the stirring means 5 are temporarily operated. Control that restarts the heating means 3 and the stirring means 5 in the operation state immediately before the stop when the lid 14 is again detected from the open state to the closed state by the lid open / close detection means 15 during the temporary stop. By providing the means H, for example, when the user has unintentionally opened the lid 14, the heating means 3 and the stirring means 5 can be temporarily stopped. If the user notices that the cover is in the open state, the cover 14 is closed so that the operation can be resumed in the operation state immediately before the stop.
[0057]
Next, an embodiment different from the first embodiment will be described. The same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.
[0058]
The garbage disposal apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment operates when the operation start switch 25 and the lid opening / closing detecting means 15 as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 detect that the lid 14 has changed from the open state to the closed state. A control means I for performing the start-up operation mode shown in the first embodiment is provided. The predetermined temperature t1 in the above embodiment is referred to as a predetermined temperature t5 in the present embodiment, and the predetermined temperature t5 is set to the same temperature as the predetermined temperature t1, that is, 45 ° C.
[0059]
More specifically, the operation start switch 25 is provided on the upper part of the processing tank 2 as shown in FIG. 4, and the operation start switch is connected to the control unit 12, and the detection signal is constantly sent to the control unit 12. .
[0060]
The control means I comprises a control unit 12 for performing the following control. The control unit 12 starts up in the first embodiment when the lid opening / closing detecting unit 15 detects that the lid 14 has been changed from the open state to the closed state and detects an ON signal of the operation start switch 25. The operation mode is set to operate for a predetermined time. When the lid 14 is changed from the open state to the closed state while keeping the operation start switch 25 in the OFF state without depressing, the heating based on the moisture content detecting means 6 and the temperature detecting means 7 in the first embodiment is performed. It is assumed that the operation of the means 3, the blowing means 4, and the stirring means 5 is set. After the startup operation mode in the present embodiment, the normal operation mode in the first embodiment is started.
[0061]
Thus, the garbage disposal apparatus 1 is provided with the operation start switch 25, and the lid open / close detection means 15 detects that the lid 14 has changed from the open state to the closed state, and outputs the ON signal of the operation start switch 25. By providing the control means I that activates the start-up operation mode for a predetermined time only when it is detected, when the lid 14 is unintentionally changed from the open state to the closed state without pressing the operation start switch 25, the heating means 3 The operation of the stirring means 5 can be prevented.
[0062]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention, in a garbage disposal apparatus provided with a treatment tank for decomposing garbage by the action of microorganisms and a heating means for heating the inside of the treatment tank, Temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature in the processing tank; a lid for opening and closing the inlet of the processing tank; and a lid open / close detecting means for detecting the open / closed state of the lid. The startup operation mode is operated for a predetermined time when it is detected that the startup operation mode has been closed, and the predetermined time of the startup operation mode is divided into a plurality of divisions. In the time, the heating means is operated at the heat amount per predetermined unit time, and in another division time, if the detection result by the temperature detection means is lower than the predetermined temperature, the heating means is set to the same unit time as the heating means in the first division time. This Control means for operating the heating means at a temperature equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, and operating the heating means at a heat quantity per unit time of the heating means in the first division time which is equal to or less than the predetermined temperature. In addition, the heating means is operated with a predetermined amount of heat per unit time to reduce the water content of the treatment tank in the high water content state immediately after the raw garbage is charged. In another division time, when the detection result by the temperature detection means is lower than the predetermined temperature, the heating means is forcibly operated at a predetermined amount of heat per unit time as in the first division time, and the high water content state is still obtained. The water content in the processing tank in the above can be reduced, and when the temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the heating means can be operated at a heat amount per unit time or less of the heating means in the first divided time to suppress heating by the heating means. Thereby, the water content in the treatment tank can be set to a value suitable for the decomposition treatment of garbage.
[0063]
Further, in the invention according to claim 2, in a garbage disposal apparatus provided with a treatment tank for decomposing garbage by the action of microorganisms and heating means for heating the inside of the treatment tank, the temperature in the treatment tank is reduced. Temperature detecting means for detecting, a lid for opening and closing the inlet of the processing tank, a lid open / close detecting means for detecting the open / closed state of the lid, and an operation start switch, wherein the lid is opened and closed by the lid open / closed detecting means. When the closed state is detected and the ON signal of the operation start switch is detected, the start-up operation mode is operated for a predetermined time, and the predetermined time of the start-up operation mode is divided into a plurality of sections. At least during the first divided time, the heating means is operated at the heat quantity per predetermined unit time, and during the other divided times, if the detection result by the temperature detecting means is lower than the predetermined temperature, the heating means is turned on first. By operating with the same amount of heat per unit time as the heating unit in the division time, and by providing a control unit that operates the heating unit at a heat amount per unit time or less of the heating unit in the first division time when the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature, In the first divided time when the detection by the moisture content detection means cannot be performed accurately after the garbage is charged, the heating means is forcibly operated at a predetermined amount of heat per unit time, and the high water content immediately after the garbage is charged. The water content of the treatment tank in the rate state can be reduced. In another division time, when the detection result by the temperature detection means is lower than the predetermined temperature, the heating means is forcibly operated at a predetermined amount of heat per unit time as in the first division time, and the high water content state is still obtained. Can reduce the water content in the treatment tank, and if the temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the heating means can be operated at a heat amount per unit time or less in the heating means for the first divided time to suppress heating by the heating means. Thereby, the water content in the treatment tank can be set to a value suitable for the decomposition treatment of garbage. The garbage disposal device is provided with an operation start switch, and the operation mode is started only when the lid opening / closing detection means detects that the lid has been changed from the open state to the closed state, and when the ON signal of the operation start switch is detected. Is controlled to operate for a predetermined time, it is possible to prevent the heating means from operating when the lid is unintentionally changed from the open state to the closed state.
[0064]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect of the invention, the garbage disposal apparatus detects the moisture content of the contents of the treatment tank. Means and a control means for operating the heating means with the amount of heat per unit time based on the detection result of the moisture content detection means after the start-up operation mode. The heating means can be controlled based on the means, whereby the water content in the treatment tank can be set to a target value.
[0065]
Further, in the invention according to claim 4, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the garbage disposal apparatus detects the moisture content of the contents of the treatment tank by detecting the moisture content. Means, when the detection result by the temperature detection means is lower than the predetermined temperature after the start-up operation mode, the heating means is operated at the same heat amount per unit time as the heating means in the first divided time, and the temperature detection means When the detection result is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the control unit operates the heating unit with a heat amount per unit time based on the detection result of the moisture content detection unit, so that the detection result by the temperature detection unit is lower than the predetermined temperature. Can forcibly operate the heating means at a predetermined amount of heat per unit time to reduce the water content in the treatment tank in the high water content state immediately after the garbage is charged. When the detection result by the temperature detection means is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the heating means is operated at a heat amount per unit time based on the detection result of the water content detection means, so that the water content in the treatment tank is a target value. Can be
[0066]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect of the invention, the garbage disposal apparatus detects the moisture content of the contents of the treatment tank. Means, air blowing means for supplying air outside the garbage disposal apparatus into the processing tank and discharging air in the processing tank to the outside of the garbage processing apparatus, and in the start-up operation mode, the blowing means is a predetermined unit. It operates at the air volume per time, and after the start-up operation mode, if the detection result by the temperature detection means is lower than the predetermined temperature, the air blower is operated at the same air volume per unit time as the air supply means in the startup operation mode. When the detection result by the temperature detecting means is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the control means operates the blowing means at a flow rate per unit time based on the detection result of the moisture content detecting means, thereby providing garbage disposal. In the start-up operation mode in which the detection by the moisture content detection means immediately after cannot be accurately performed, the blowing means is forcibly operated at a predetermined air flow per unit time, and the treatment tank in the high moisture content state immediately after the garbage is charged. The water content in the inside can be reduced. After the start-up operation mode is completed, if the detection result by the temperature detection means is lower than the predetermined temperature, the blowing means is forcibly operated at a predetermined air flow per unit time in the same manner as in the start-up operation mode to obtain a high water content. The water content of the treatment tank in the state can be reduced. When the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature, the blowing unit can be operated at an air volume per unit time based on the detection result of the moisture content detecting unit, and thereby the moisture content in the processing tank can be set to a target value. it can.
[0067]
In the invention according to claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the garbage disposal apparatus detects the moisture content of the contents of the treatment tank. Means, stirring means for stirring the contents of the processing tank, and in the start-up operation mode, the stirring means is operated at a predetermined stirring frequency, and after the start-up operation mode, the stirring means is detected by the moisture content detection means. Control means that operates at a stirring frequency based on the result, in the start-up operation mode in which the detection by the moisture content detecting means immediately after the input of the garbage is not performed accurately, the stirring means is forcibly set to the predetermined stirring frequency. And the water content in the treatment tank in the high water content state immediately after the garbage is charged can be reduced. After the start-up operation mode, the stirring means can be operated at the stirring frequency based on the detection result of the water content detection means, whereby the water content in the treatment tank can be further increased to a target value. Can be.
[0068]
In the invention according to claim 7, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the garbage disposal apparatus detects the moisture content of the contents of the treatment tank. Means, stirring means for stirring the contents of the processing tank, and in the start-up operation mode, the stirring means is operated at a predetermined stirring frequency, and after the start-up operation mode, the detection result by the temperature detection means is lower than the predetermined temperature. In the case of, the stirring means is operated at the same stirring frequency as the stirring means in the start-up operation mode, and when the detection result by the temperature detecting means is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the stirring means is stirred based on the detection result of the moisture content detecting means. In the start-up operation mode in which the detection by the water content detection means immediately after the input of the garbage is impossible, the stirring means is forcibly set to the predetermined stirring frequency. Driving, it is possible to lower the water content in the treatment tank in a high water content state immediately after garbage charged. After the start-up operation mode, if the detection result by the temperature detection means 7 is lower than the predetermined temperature, the stirring means is forcibly operated at a predetermined stirring frequency in the same manner as in the start-up operation mode, and immediately after the garbage is introduced. The water content in the treatment tank in the high water content state can be reduced. When the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature, the stirring means can be operated at a stirring frequency based on the detection result of the water content detection means, whereby the water content in the treatment tank can be set to a target value.
[0069]
In the invention according to claim 8, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the garbage processing apparatus further includes a stirring means for stirring the contents of the processing tank, and In the operation mode, when the lid opening / closing detecting means detects that the lid has been changed from the closed state to the open state, the heating means and the stirring means are temporarily stopped. By providing control means for restarting the heating means and the stirring means in the operating state immediately before stopping when detecting that the state has changed from the open state to the closed state, for example, when the user has unintentionally opened the lid In addition, the heating means and the stirring means can be temporarily stopped, and if the user notices that the lid is open during the temporary stop, the lid is closed so that the operating state immediately before the stop is reached. It is possible to resume.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing control of a control unit A of a garbage processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the same garbage processing apparatus.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing the garbage disposal apparatus of the above, wherein FIG. 3A is a front view, FIG. 3B is a side view, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.
FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing the temperature sensor according to the first embodiment;
FIG. 6 is a time chart at the time of control by the control means A of the above.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing control by a control unit B according to the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a time chart at the time of control by the control means B of the above.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing control means C of the above.
FIG. 10 is a time chart at the time of control by the control means C of the above.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing control means D of the above.
FIG. 12 is a time chart at the time of control by the control means D of the same.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a control means E of the above.
FIG. 14 is a time chart at the time of control by the control means E of the above.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control means F of the above.
FIG. 16 is a time chart at the time of control by the control means F of the above.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing control means G of the above.
FIG. 18 is a time chart at the time of control by the control means G of the above.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing control of a heating unit by the control unit H of the above.
FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing control of the stirring means by the control means H of the above.
FIG. 21 is a time chart at the time of control by the control means H of the above.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing control means I of the above.
FIG. 23 is a time chart at the time of control by the control means I of the above.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Garbage disposal device
2 Processing tank
3 heating means
4 Blowing means
5 Stirring means
6 Moisture content detection means
7 Temperature detection means
9 Input port
14 Lid
15 Lid open / close detection means
25 Operation start switch

Claims

In a garbage processing apparatus provided with a treatment tank for decomposing garbage by the action of microorganisms and a heating means for heating the inside of the treatment tank, a temperature detecting means for detecting a temperature in the treatment tank, and an inlet of the treatment tank A lid that opens and closes, and a lid open / close detection unit that detects the open / closed state of the lid. When the lid open / close detection unit detects that the lid has been changed from the open state to the closed state, the startup operation mode is determined. Time operation, the predetermined time of the start-up operation mode is divided into a plurality of times, and of at least the first divided time of the plurality of divided times, the heating means is operated at a heat amount per predetermined unit time, and If the result of the detection by the temperature detecting means is lower than the predetermined temperature during the divided time, the heating means is operated at the same amount of heat per unit time as the heating means in the first divided time, and if the temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature, the heating means is operated. Garbage disposal apparatus characterized by comprising a control means for operating the means in the first of the following amount of heat per unit of heating means time in the divided time.

In a garbage processing apparatus provided with a treatment tank for decomposing garbage by the action of microorganisms and a heating means for heating the inside of the treatment tank, a temperature detecting means for detecting a temperature in the treatment tank, and an inlet of the treatment tank A lid for opening and closing the lid, a lid open / close detecting means for detecting the open / closed state of the lid, and an operation start switch, wherein the lid open / closed detecting means detects that the lid has changed from the open state to the closed state, and starts operation When the ON signal of the switch is detected, the start-up operation mode is operated for a predetermined time, and the predetermined time of the start-up operation mode is divided into a plurality of times. The heating means is operated at a heat quantity per predetermined unit time, and if the detection result by the temperature detection means is lower than the predetermined temperature in another divided time, the heating means is set to the same unit as the heating means in the first divided time. A garbage disposal apparatus comprising: a control unit that operates at a heat amount per hour and, when the temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, operates the heating unit at a heat amount per unit time or less of the heating unit in the first divided time. .

The garbage processing apparatus has a moisture content detecting means for detecting the moisture content of the contents of the treatment tank, and after the start-up operation mode, the heating means has a heating value per unit time based on the detection result of the moisture content detecting means. The garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising control means for operating the garbage.

In the garbage processing apparatus, the water content detecting means for detecting the water content of the contents of the processing tank, and after the start-up operation mode, if the detection result by the temperature detecting means is less than a predetermined temperature, the heating means is first. Operates with the same amount of heat per unit time as the heating unit during the division time, and operates the heating unit with the amount of heat per unit time based on the detection result of the moisture content detection unit when the detection result by the temperature detection unit is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature. The garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit configured to perform the processing.

The above-mentioned garbage disposal apparatus has a moisture content detecting means for detecting the moisture content of the contents of the processing tank, and supplies the air outside the garbage disposal apparatus into the processing tank and converts the air in the processing tank into the garbage processing apparatus. In the start-up operation mode, the blower is operated at an air volume per predetermined unit time, and after the start-up operation mode, if the detection result by the temperature detector is lower than the predetermined temperature, The blower is operated at the same air volume per unit time as the blower in the start-up operation mode, and when the detection result by the temperature detector is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the blower is switched to the unit time based on the detection result of the moisture content detector. The garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising control means for operating the airflow per hit.

In the garbage processing apparatus, a water content detecting means for detecting the water content of the contents of the processing tank, a stirring means for stirring the contents of the processing tank, and a stirring means in the start-up operation mode at a predetermined stirring frequency. 3. The control device according to claim 1, further comprising control means for operating the stirring means at a stirring frequency based on a detection result of the moisture content detecting means after the operation and the start-up operation mode. Garbage disposal equipment.

In the garbage processing apparatus, a water content detecting means for detecting the water content of the contents of the processing tank, a stirring means for stirring the contents of the processing tank, and a stirring means in the start-up operation mode with a predetermined stirring frequency. After the start-up operation mode, if the detection result by the temperature detection unit is lower than the predetermined temperature, the stirring unit is operated at the same stirring frequency as the stirring unit in the start-up operation mode, and the detection result by the temperature detection unit is 3. The garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising control means for operating the stirring means at a stirring frequency based on a detection result of the moisture content detecting means when the temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature.

The garbage processing apparatus has a stirring means for stirring the contents of the processing tank, and a heating means when the lid opening / closing detecting means detects that the lid has been changed from the closed state to the open state in the start-up operation mode. Control for temporarily stopping the stirring means, and restarting the heating means and the stirring means in the operating state immediately before the stop when the lid opening / closing detecting means detects again that the lid has been changed from the open state to the closed state during the temporary stop. The garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising means.