JP2011225795A - Unattended robot for waste-food-oil recovery - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem such that an used waste-food-oil is solidified by commercial chemicals and burned as combustible garbage, or made to flow to a sewer and the like, but both cause environmental pollution and proper recovery is a social subject, plastic bottles containing waste-food-oil are brought together in an accumulation point for every container and the recovery of the plastic bottles is begun in a part of a self-governing body, and also, neighborhood associations and civic organizations put the waste food oil into a petroleum polyethylene tank or a plastic bottle to manually recover them, but both are inefficient and recovery of them is insufficient.SOLUTION: To a device in which, in order to efficiently recover and recycle a used waste food oil, a waste food oil injection part and a management control part are separated from a waste food oil container and the waste oil container is easily exchanged in a cartridge manner, a unattended robot for waste-food-oil recovery is provided to perform advertisement with a video and voice required for the management by using a communication function giving the instruction of the recovery time of the waste food oil container by an automatically measuring device and by using a mounted monitor.

Description

  The present invention relates to an unmanned waste cooking oil recovery device that efficiently collects waste cooking oil such as used tempura oil. More specifically, the waste cooking oil input unit and the management control unit are separated from the waste cooking oil storage container and replaced with a cartridge type. The present invention also relates to an unmanned waste cooking oil collection robot having communication means for instructing a collection timing of a waste cooking oil storage container with an automatic measuring instrument, a video and audio base, and a support.

Waste edible oil discharged from used households is processed by solidifying with commercially available chemicals and burning it as combustible waste or by flowing it to a sewer pipe or the like.

Other major methods for collecting used cooking oil include the method of collecting collected PET bottles containing used cooking oil at the collection base by some local governments, and the neighborhood associations and civil society groups that use waste cooking oil in petroleum polyethylene tanks and PET bottles. It is collected manually.

In a conventional technique, there is a waste oil collecting machine with a box-shaped door that collects waste cooking oil by placing a drum on a free caster. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Next, there is a system including a waste cooking oil recovery device and a light oil alternative fuel production device. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

  Registered Utility Model Publication No. 3091800

  JP 2002-167484

Waste edible oil discharged from used households is either solidified with commercially available chemicals and burned as combustible trash or by flowing it into sewers, etc., both of which cause environmental pollution. Proper collection is a social issue.

Other major methods for collecting used cooking oil include the method of collecting collected PET bottles containing used cooking oil at the collection base by some local governments, and the neighborhood associations and civil society groups that use waste cooking oil in petroleum polyethylene tanks and PET bottles. However, there is a burden that the collected PET bottles must be treated as garbage.

In the conventional technology, there is a waste oil recovery machine with a box-shaped door that puts a drum can on a free caster to recover waste cooking oil. However, the waste oil recovery machine is large and takes up installation space. Cannot confirm the amount of input.

Next, there is a system characterized by having a waste edible oil recovery device and a light oil alternative fuel production device, but it is a large-scale device, which requires equipment costs and is not widespread.

The present invention is intended to solve the problems of the conventional configuration, and the waste cooking oil input unit and the management control unit of the unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot are separated from the waste cooking oil storage container, An unmanned abandonment that features a device that replaces the container with a cartridge type, a communication means that instructs the collection timing of the waste cooking oil storage container with an automatic measuring instrument, and a video and sound necessary for operation on a monitor The purpose is to efficiently collect waste cooking oil with a cooking oil recovery robot.

The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot according to claim 1 is a waste cooking oil storage container that is compact and does not take up space by separating and separating the waste cooking oil input part and the management control part from the waste cooking oil storage container. Unmanned waste cooking oil recovery device, and the waste cooking oil input part and management control part are attached to the waste cooking oil storage container, so that the installation area can be reduced, the workability can be easily attached and detached, and the equipment cost is reduced due to the simple configuration. Reduction is realized. In addition, the adoption of waste cooking oil can provide a solution that eliminates the need for PET bottle processing.

The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot according to claim 2 is a cartridge-type transporting cart for waste cooking oil storage containers placed horizontally by separating and separating the waste cooking oil input section and the management control section from the waste cooking oil storage container. By exchanging, it is possible to carry a large amount of waste cooking oil.

The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot according to claim 3 is characterized in that the management control unit has communication means for notifying the collection time of the waste cooking oil storage container and automatic control of a function stop command as a countermeasure against overflow of the waste cooking oil storage container. It is possible to obtain the means for preventing the overflow with a safety device that can obtain the recovery time and that is automatically turned off when it is full.

The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot of claim 4 is equipped with a monitor that transmits video and audio, and has a user guide guide, environmental protection publicity, and advertising functions for sponsor companies by selecting multiple direct buttons. Public relations means to appeal for cooperation in cooking oil recovery. If it is installed in a supermarket or a store association, you can get advertising for monitors.

By displaying the numerical value of the input waste cooking oil on a monitor that conveys the video and audio of the unmanned waste cooking oil collection robot according to the fifth aspect of the invention, a means for confirming the input amount of the user can be obtained.

A method for confirming the amount of waste cooking oil recovered is obtained by displaying the numerical value of the input waste cooking oil on a monitor that conveys the video and audio of the unmanned waste cooking oil collection robot according to claim 6 and recording it on an electronic medium that identifies the user. It is done.

  The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot according to the seventh aspect of the present invention can be provided with a compact structure by including a pedestal on which a monitor for transmitting video and audio is placed and a support.

The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot according to claim 1 is characterized in that it is a waste cooking oil storage container in which the waste cooking oil input part and the management control part are attached to and detached from the waste cooking oil storage container with a simplified structure. It is suitable for being placed in stores such as supermarkets and store associations, and the configuration in which the waste cooking oil input part and management control part are attached to the waste cooking oil storage container is easy to attach and detach, has good workability, and is simple. The configuration reduces the equipment cost. In addition, the adoption of the waste cooking oil charging system has the advantage that the waste cooking oil recovery does not involve the disposal of PET bottles, and is also excellent as an environmental measure.

The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot according to claim 2 is a cartridge-type transporting cart for waste cooking oil storage containers placed horizontally by separating and separating the waste cooking oil input section and the management control section from the waste cooking oil storage container. By exchanging, a large amount of waste cooking oil can be transported efficiently. Compared to the conventional manual work, there is an effect that the waste of the cooking oil is recovered and the recovery place is free from dirt and heavy labor.

The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot of claim 3 is a waste cooking oil storage container in the robot management control unit so that when collecting the waste cooking oil, when the collection container becomes full, it can be efficiently collected at each installation location. There is a communication means to notify the collection time of the oil, and it is possible to automatically control the function stop command as a countermeasure against overflow of the waste cooking oil storage container. Since the fuel economy of the collection vehicle can be reduced by knowing the collection time, it is also economical and reduces carbon dioxide. In addition, the safety device that automatically turns off the power when it is full prevents the installation site from becoming dirty due to overflow.

The monitor that conveys video and audio to the unmanned waste oil recovery robot according to claim 4 is mounted on a support connected to the pedestal on which the waste oil storage container is placed, and a usage guide and environmental protection are selected on the monitor by selecting multiple direct buttons It has the function of publicity and advertising of sponsoring companies, so it can be used for users and a lot of information. When installed in a supermarket or a store association, there is an economic advantage of receiving advertising revenue on a monitor, which can contribute to the spread of waste cooking oil collection. As a characteristic that conventional collection methods do not have, there is an effect that unmanned waste cooking oil collection robots can always send out public information to increase the number of recycling participants with images and sound, and to many companies by seeking advertisement and sponsorship Has the effect of encouraging participation in recycling social contribution activities.

By displaying the image of the input waste cooking oil on the monitor that conveys the video and audio of the unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot of the invention of claim 5, the user can confirm the input amount and is willing to participate in the recycling of waste cooking oil There is an increase effect.

Continuously contribute to the recovery of waste cooking oil by displaying the numerical value of the input waste cooking oil on a monitor that conveys the video and audio of the unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot of the invention of claim 6 and recording it on an electronic medium that identifies the user The effect can be confirmed.

The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot according to claim 7 is provided with a pedestal on which a monitor for transmitting video and audio is placed and a support, thereby providing a compact and economical configuration.

  Elevation showing the form of the present invention   Schematic circuit diagram   Liquid level measurement sensor diagram   Management control diagram

Hereinafter, the unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot according to the present embodiment includes a base 1, a support 2, a management control unit with a mobile phone 3, an image and sound monitor 4, an automatic measurement sensor 7, and a waste cooking oil container 9.

The assembly of the unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot is carried out by attaching the management control unit 3 with a mobile phone, the image and the sound monitor 4 to the base 1 and the support 2 of [Fig. The used edible oil container 9 is placed on the base 1 and used.

FIG. 2 is a schematic circuit configuration diagram of an unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot.

FIG. 3 is a liquid level measurement sensor diagram.

FIG. 4 is a management control unit diagram of the unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot.

  An example of communication means using a sensor of an automatic measuring instrument and a mobile phone mounted in the management control unit of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG.

The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot is equipped with a sensor for measuring the level of waste cooking oil that has been put into the waste cooking oil container (Fig. 3). It has a closing control output function that locks automatically.

In addition, when the predetermined low, medium and high levels are reached, the identified liquid level is registered with a signal sound using a mobile phone attached to the management control device of [Fig. 4]. Can automatically report to the administrator,

Furthermore, the liquid level measurement monitoring control device has a function of confirming the notified fact, and when the receiver cannot receive the notification, there is a function of redialing until the reception is possible.

Furthermore, by calling a mobile phone attached to the management control device, it is possible to know the current level of waste cooking oil level, and it is not possible to use at the time of a power failure.

  In the actual usage environment [Fig. 3], the sensor is attached by removing the connector connecting the sensor and the main body and then turning the sensor to the oil supply port of the waste cooking oil container. Next, the sensor mounting connector is coupled and connected to the main body.

In the main body connection operation of FIG. 4, the earphone jack and the charging connector are connected to the set mobile phone, and then the sensor and the connector are connected. Further, when an AC adapter is connected to the main body and the charging outlet and the AC adapter are connected to AC 100V, the red LED is lit and the operation is started.
When the sensor reaches the primary oil level, an automatic notification is made to the designated phone (yellow LED blinks), and when the sensor reaches the secondary oil level, an automatic notification is made to the designated phone (yellow LED lights up).

For resetting the main body (assuming the case of waste cooking oil recovery), collect the oil after the primary and secondary notifications, remove the sensor mounting connector, and disconnect from the main body.
Remove the sensor from the waste cooking oil container and carry the waste cooking oil container with a lid. Next, a sensor attachment connector is coupled to a new waste cooking oil container and connected to the main body. Next, the main body reset button is pressed to reset. (Yellow LED is turned off) When the sensor reaches the primary oil level, an automatic notification is made to the designated telephone (yellow LED blinks). When the sensor reaches the secondary oil level, an automatic notification is made to the designated telephone (yellow LED is lit) and reset.

As for the automatic notification operation of the main body, when the sensor reaches the primary oil level from the initial state through the initial standby state of the sensor, a notification is sent to the designated telephone.
If the recipient's phone is busy. After 3 minutes, the receiving phone starts talking. (Same for answering machine service center)
The answer sound is heard as an intermittent sound.
Then, after confirming the answer sound, make a call on the receiving telephone and disconnect.
Next, after confirming the answer sound, when about 1 minute elapses, the main body side automatically disconnects the call.
Therefore, the main body can be reset, and the sensor is in a primary standby state. Next, when the sensor reaches the secondary oil level, an automatic notification is sent to the designated telephone.
If the recipient's phone is busy, a redial notification is sent to the designated phone after 3 minutes.
When the recipient's phone starts a call (also in the answering service center)
A continuous beep is heard as an answer sound.
After confirming the answer sound, the receiving telephone disconnects the call.
Moreover, about 1 minute passes after confirming the answer sound. Calls to the main unit are automatically disconnected.
In addition, the main body can be reset, and the sensor enters a secondary standby state.

If the primary report oil level has been reached before the power failure, the operation resumes from the automatic report operation after the power is turned on.
In addition, if the secondary notification oil level has been reached before the power failure, after the power is turned on, the operation will resume from the automatic notification operation of the main unit.

The alert status confirmation function confirms that it has not reached the alert oil level.By calling the phone from the receiving phone to the phone, the phone automatically answers, the call starts, and there is no sensor input. There is no answer sound. Therefore, it can be confirmed that the oil level has not reached the primary reporting oil level.
When a call is made from the receiving phone to the main phone, the main phone automatically answers, and the call starts and an intermittent sound of an answer sound is heard.
Confirmation that the oil level has not reached the secondary reporting oil level can be obtained by calling from the receiving phone to the main phone.
The main phone answers automatically, and a continuous tone is heard as an answer sound when a call starts.

1, pedestal 2, support device 3, management control unit 4, image and sound monitor 5, direct button 6, input port door 7, measurement sensor insertion unit 8, waste cooking oil input port 9, waste cooking oil collection container 10, robot face sticker

Claims (7)

In an unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot equipped with a waste cooking oil storage unit that collects used waste cooking oil, the waste cooking oil storage unit in the previous fiscal year has been reduced in size by removing and separating the waste cooking oil input unit and the management control unit. Unmanned waste cooking oil recovery device. 2. The unmanned waste cooking oil according to claim 1, wherein the unmanned waste cooking oil collecting robot replaces only the waste cooking oil storage container placed horizontally by separating the waste cooking oil input section and the management control section into a cartridge type. Recovery device. 2. The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery robot includes a management control unit comprising a communication means for collecting a waste cooking oil storage container and an automatic control means for stopping a function as a countermeasure against overflow of the waste cooking oil storage container. The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery device as described. The unmanned waste cooking oil collecting robot is equipped with a monitor for transmitting video and audio, and includes a guide for usage guidance, publicity for environmental protection, and sponsorship advertising means by selecting a plurality of buttons. Waste cooking oil recovery device. The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the unmanned waste cooking oil collection robot is characterized in that a numerical value of the input waste cooking oil is displayed on a monitor that transmits video and audio of the unmanned waste cooking oil collection robot. 2. The unmanned waste cooking oil recovery apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a numerical value of the input waste cooking oil is displayed as an image on a monitor for transmitting video and audio of the unmanned waste cooking oil collection robot and recorded on an electronic medium for identifying a user. . The unmanned waste cooking oil collecting apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a pedestal on which a monitor for transmitting video and audio is placed on the unmanned waste cooking oil collecting robot and a support.

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