JP3335084B2 - Garbage processing equipment - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a garbage disposal apparatus, and more particularly to a weight-reduction garbage disposal apparatus for decomposing garbage generated from ordinary households and restaurants with microorganisms.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, in this garbage disposal apparatus of the weight reduction type, the temperature, humidity and ventilation in a treatment tank have been important factors. In particular, although it is difficult to detect humidity, this detection or control is performed by detecting a stirring current, a contact sensor, a stirring torque, and a temperature of a culture substrate as in a kitchen waste disposal apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-251146. I was going with a sensor.

[0003]

The conventional garbage disposal apparatus constructed as described above requires a dedicated sensor and, in some cases, very advanced technology, and requires a high degree of humidity. If the setting is poor, there is a problem that the life of the culture substrate is shortened.

In addition, there is a problem that accurate control cannot be performed because the temperature is greatly affected by the outside air temperature and the fermentation state in the treatment tank.

[0005] Further, there is a problem that the apparatus becomes large and expensive because it detects an abnormality and automatically adjusts the water content from a water tank or the like.

In addition, if control is performed in response to the occurrence of an abnormal situation, there is a problem that accurate control cannot be performed because control is performed even in an accidental situation.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems.

[0008]

A garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention is a garbage disposal apparatus for mixing a culture substrate and kitchen garbage in a treatment tank and decomposing the garbage with microorganisms.
Heating means for heating the inside of the processing tank;
And control means for controlling such that N / OFF to hold the temperature of the processing bath constant, the ON time measuring means for measuring the ON time of the heating means, humidity corresponding to the ON time of the pressurized thermal means or On-time characteristic information defining a moisture content, and humidity detecting means for detecting humidity or moisture content in the processing tank based on only the output of the ON-time measuring means and the ON-time characteristic information are provided. It is assumed that.

A garbage disposal apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention is a garbage disposal apparatus for mixing a culture substrate and kitchen garbage in a treatment tank and decomposing the mixture with microorganisms. Heating means for heating, ON / OFF of the heating means
And control means for controlling so as to maintain the temperature of the processing bath constant by the ON period measuring means for measuring the ON period of the heating means, the humidity or moisture content corresponding to the ON period of the pressurized thermal means The determined ON cycle characteristic information and the ON
A humidity detecting means for detecting the humidity or the water content in the processing tank based on only the output of the cycle measuring means and the ON cycle characteristic information is provided.

Furthermore, a garbage disposal apparatus according to a third aspect of the present invention is a garbage disposal apparatus for mixing a culture base and kitchen garbage in a treatment tank and decomposing the mixture by microorganisms. Heating means for heating; ON / OF the heating means
And control means for controlling so that in F to keep the temperature of the processing bath constant, the ON / OFF time ratio measuring means for measuring the ratio of the ON time and the OFF time of the heating means, the pressure <br / > ON / OFF time ratio characteristic information defining humidity or moisture content corresponding to the ratio of ON time and OFF time of the heating means, and the output of the ON / OFF time ratio measuring means and the ON
A humidity detecting means for detecting humidity or water content in the processing tank based on only the / OFF time ratio characteristic information is provided.

[0011] In addition, garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 4 of the present invention, mixing the culture substrate and garbage in the processing bath to a garbage disposal apparatus for decomposing by microorganisms, said processing bath Heating means for heating the heater, and turning the heating means ON / OF
And control means for controlling so that in F to keep the temperature of the processing bath constant, the power consumption value measuring means for measuring the power consumption per unit of time the heating means, a single of said heating means
Humidity or moisture content corresponding to power consumption per unit time
And power consumption characteristics information that defines the power consumption value measured hand stage
And humidity detecting means for detecting the humidity or moisture content in the processing tank based only on the output of the power consumption and the power consumption characteristic information .

[0012] In addition, garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 5 of the present invention, mixing the culture substrate and garbage in the processing bath to a garbage disposal apparatus for decomposing by microorganisms, said processing bath Heating means for heating the heater, and turning the heating means ON / OF
And control means for controlling so as to maintain the temperature of the processing bath constant by F, the unit time integrated value measuring means for integrating unit the ON time of the heating means time, when ON of said heating means
O that defines the humidity or moisture content corresponding to the integration time between
And N time integrated characteristic information had humidity detecting means for detecting the humidity or moisture content of the processing bath based only on the ON time integration characteristic information <br/> output of the unit time integrated value measurement hand stage It is characterized by the following.

In addition, the garbage disposal apparatus according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is the garbage disposal apparatus according to the first, second, third, fourth, or fifth aspect, wherein an outside air temperature or an intake air temperature is measured. Means, and an outside air temperature correcting means for correcting humidity or water content in the processing tank based on an output of the outside air temperature measuring means.

In addition, a garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 7 of the present invention is the garbage disposal apparatus according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein the fermentation temperature in the treatment tank is measured. A temperature measuring means and a fermenting temperature correcting means for correcting humidity or water content in the treatment tank based on an output from the fermenting temperature measuring means are provided.

In addition, the garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 8 of the present invention is the garbage disposal apparatus according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, wherein the humidity or moisture content is set. A notifying means for issuing an alarm when it is detected that the value becomes equal to or less than the value or equal to or more than the set value is provided.

In addition, in the garbage disposal apparatus according to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the garbage disposal apparatus according to the eighth aspect, the notifying unit may be configured such that the state below the set value or above the set value is longer than a predetermined time. It is characterized by issuing an alarm when continued.

According to the above configuration, the garbage disposal apparatus of the present invention can measure the humidity or water absorption rate in the treatment layer in the optimum operation state of the apparatus without using a dedicated sensor for detecting humidity or water absorption rate. Can be easily maintained.

Further, in the garbage disposal apparatus according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, even when the outside air temperature or the intake air temperature changes, the humidity or water absorption rate in the processing layer can be accurately controlled by the optimal operation of the apparatus. The state can be easily maintained.

Furthermore, in the garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 7 of the present invention, even when the fermentation temperature in the treatment tank changes, the humidity or water absorption rate in the treatment layer can be accurately adjusted by the apparatus. It is possible to easily maintain the driving state.

In addition, the garbage disposal apparatus according to the eighth or ninth aspect of the present invention, when the humidity or the water content becomes abnormal, issues an alarm to notify the user and maintains the optimum operation of the apparatus. Because it is easy to use, efficient decomposition can greatly reduce the amount of garbage.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a garbage disposal apparatus according to the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a garbage processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numeral 1 denotes an outer shell of the main body. 2 is a processing tank,
The culture substrate and the garbage are put into the inner wall to perform a decomposition treatment. Although not shown, a first temperature detection sensor for detecting the fermentation temperature is provided in the main processing tank 2. Reference numeral 3 denotes a garbage input port, which is sealed with a lid that can be opened and closed. Reference numeral 4 denotes a stirring motor, which rotates the stirring shaft 6 to rotate the plurality of stirring blades 5 fixed to the stirring shaft 6 to stir the culture substrate and the garbage in the treatment tank 2. Reference numeral 7 denotes a bearing for the stirring shaft 6. Reference numeral 8 denotes a heating unit, which includes a heater and a heat insulating material attached to the outer periphery of the processing tank 2 and heats the inside of the processing tank 2. The heating heater is provided with a second temperature detection sensor. Reference numeral 9 denotes an exhaust fan that exhausts gas in the processing tank 2. Although not shown, an intake port is provided, through which outside air is sucked. A third temperature detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the outside air temperature is provided near the inlet.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a garbage disposal apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numeral 21 denotes a control unit which performs various controls by a microcomputer or the like. Reference numeral 8 denotes the above-described heating unit, which heats the inside of the processing tank 2. Reference numeral 22 denotes a fourth temperature detection sensor which detects the temperature of the processing bath 2 or the temperature in the processing bath 2 and
The controller 21 controls the temperature inside the processing tank 2 to a certain range (for example, 25 to 45 ° C.). 23 is the third
The sensor detects the outside air temperature and inputs it to the control unit 21. 9 is an exhaust fan. Reference numeral 24 denotes a display unit, which includes an operation display, an abnormal display, and the like, and also includes a warning by a buzzer or the like. Reference numeral 25 denotes an operation unit for setting operations such as start and stop of operation and a cycle of stirring. Reference numeral 26 denotes a power supply unit, which supplies power to the control unit 21 and the like. Reference numeral 27 denotes the first temperature detection sensor installed at the approximate center of the processing tank 2, and detects the fermentation temperature in the processing tank.

FIG. 3 shows the ON time characteristics of the heating heater. As the humidity becomes higher, a larger amount of heat is required for the entire heating, and a large amount of latent heat of vaporization due to evaporation of water is taken away. Since the temperature decreases, the ON time of one heating heater becomes longer. Further, the ON time becomes shorter as the outside air temperature becomes higher.

FIG. 4 shows the ON cycle characteristics of the heater. The higher the humidity, the shorter the ON cycle for the same reason as described above. The higher the outside air temperature, the longer the cycle.

FIG. 5 shows a ratio characteristic of the ON time and the OFF time of the heater. The ON ratio increases as the humidity increases as described above. ON as the outside air temperature increases
The ratio will be lower.

FIG. 6 shows the power consumption characteristics of the heater. The power consumption increases as the humidity increases as described above. The higher the outside air temperature, the lower the power consumption.

FIG. 7 shows the ON time integration characteristic of the heater. The integration time increases as the humidity increases, and decreases as the temperature of the outside air increases.

An outline of the processing operation of the garbage processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described. A culture substrate is placed in the treatment tank 2. By opening the lid daily and introducing garbage, the temperature and agitation in the treatment tank 2 are automatically controlled, and water generated by decomposition of the garbage is generated. And carbon dioxide exhaust fan 9
The garbage is exhausted to the outside of the garbage disposal device, and the garbage is reduced over time. Important factors in the decomposition process are the temperature and humidity in the processing tank and the supply of oxygen by stirring. When the humidity (moisture content) in the treatment tank 2 becomes higher than a certain value, there is a problem that the decomposition by bacteria and the like is reduced, and the culture base material becomes a dumpling state, and the torque of the stirring motor 4 increases during stirring. In addition, when the humidity is lower than a certain value, the growth of bacteria is hindered, and the decomposition is reduced. It is this humidity control that is most difficult to control.

Next, the garbage disposal apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in correspondence with the inventions of the respective claims.

First, the detection of the humidity or water absorption in the processing tank 2 based on the ON time of the heater according to the first aspect of the invention will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the humidity or the water content of the culture substrate (including garbage) in the processing tank 2 is high, the amount of water that evaporates increases, and the latent heat of evaporation taken during evaporation increases. The temperature in the tank 2 tends to decrease, and a large amount of latent heat of evaporation continues to be taken while the heater is ON, so that the ON time per one turn of the heater becomes long. Therefore, the ON time of the heating heater is measured by the ON time measuring means provided in the control unit 6, and the temperature specific to the garbage disposal apparatus of the present embodiment is previously measured by the humidity detecting means similarly provided in the control unit 6. It is possible to detect whether the humidity or the water content in the processing tank is appropriate by comparing with the optimum range (the range indicated by the broken line in FIG. 3) set from the characteristics. FIG. 8 shows this control flow.

More specifically, based on the characteristic of the outside air temperature of 20 ° C. shown in FIG. 3, the humidity is derived from the ON time of the heating heater measured by the ON time measuring means, and the derived humidity is optimized. The humidity detecting means detects whether the temperature is within the range.

Next, the detection of the humidity or water content in the processing tank 2 by measuring the ON cycle of the heater according to the second aspect of the present invention will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the humidity or the water content of the culture substrate (including garbage) in the processing tank 2 is high, the amount of water that evaporates increases, and the latent heat of evaporation taken during evaporation increases, thus increasing the processing tank. 2 has a tendency to decrease in temperature, and the heater OF
Even during F, a large amount of latent heat of evaporation continues to be taken away, so that the temperature decreases quickly and the ON cycle of the heater becomes short. Therefore, the ON cycle of the heater is measured by the ON cycle measuring means provided in the control unit 6, and the temperature specific to the garbage disposal apparatus of the present embodiment is previously determined by the humidity detecting means provided in the control unit 6. It is possible to detect whether the humidity or the water content in the processing tank is appropriate by comparing with the optimum range (the range indicated by the broken line in FIG. 4) set from the characteristics.

More specifically, the humidity is derived from the ON cycle of the heater measured by the ON cycle measuring means based on the characteristic of the outside air temperature of 20 ° C. shown in FIG. Whether it is within the optimum range is detected by the humidity detecting means.

Next, the detection of the humidity or the water content in the processing tank 2 by measuring the ON time and the OFF time of the heater according to the third aspect of the present invention will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the humidity or the water content of the culture substrate (including garbage) in the processing tank 2 is high, the amount of water that evaporates increases, and the latent heat of evaporation taken during evaporation increases, resulting in the processing tank. 2 has a tendency to decrease in temperature, and the O
Irrespective of N and OFF, a large amount of latent heat of evaporation continues to be taken, so that the ON time of the heater becomes longer and the OFF time becomes shorter, so that the ON / OFF ratio increases. Therefore,
The ON / OFF ratio of the heater is measured by the ON / OFF ratio measuring means provided in the control unit 6.
Is compared with an optimum range (the range indicated by the broken line in FIG. 5) set in advance by the temperature characteristic inherent to the garbage processing apparatus of the present embodiment by the humidity detecting means provided in the processing tank 2.
It is possible to detect whether the humidity or moisture content in the inside is appropriate.

More specifically, the humidity is derived from the ON / OFF ratio of the heater measured by the ON / OFF ratio measuring means based on the characteristic at an outside air temperature of 20 ° C. shown in FIG. The humidity detecting means detects whether the humidity is within the optimum range.

Next, the detection of the humidity or the water content in the processing tank 2 by measuring the power consumption of the heater according to the fourth aspect of the present invention will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the humidity or the water content of the culture substrate (including garbage) in the processing tank 2 is high, the amount of evaporating water increases, and the amount of latent heat of evaporation taken during evaporation increases. 2 has a tendency to decrease in temperature, and the O
Regardless of N or OFF, the ON time of the heater and the number of times of ON increase because the latent heat of evaporation continues to be deprived.
The energization time to the heater becomes longer. Therefore, the power consumption of the heating heater is measured by the power consumption value measuring means provided in the control unit 6, and the humidity detection means provided in the control unit 6 is also used in advance to determine the power consumption of the garbage processing apparatus specific to this embodiment. By comparing with the optimum range (the range indicated by the broken line in FIG. 6) set from the temperature characteristics, it is possible to detect whether the humidity or the water content in the processing tank is appropriate.

More specifically, based on the characteristic at an outside air temperature of 20 ° C. shown in FIG. 6, humidity is derived from the power consumption of the heater measured by the power consumption value measuring means. It is detected by the humidity detecting means whether the temperature is within the optimum range.

Next, the detection of the humidity or the water content in the processing tank 2 by measuring the integrated value of the ON time of the heater per unit time according to the fifth aspect of the invention will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the humidity or the water content of the culture substrate (including garbage) in the processing tank 2 is high, the amount of water that evaporates increases, and the latent heat of evaporation taken during evaporation increases, thereby increasing the amount of latent heat of evaporation. Inside, the temperature tends to decrease, and the O
Irrespective of N and OFF, since the latent heat of evaporation is continuously taken away, the ON time of the heater and the number of times of ON are increased, and the integrated value of the ON time of the heater is increased. Therefore, the integrated value of the ON time of the heater is measured by the ON time integrated value measuring means provided in the control unit 6, and the garbage of this embodiment is previously measured by the humidity detection means also provided in the control unit 6. It is possible to detect whether the humidity or the water content in the processing tank 2 is appropriate by comparing with the optimum range (the range indicated by the broken line in FIG. 7) set based on the temperature characteristic unique to the processing apparatus.

More specifically, based on the characteristic of the outside air temperature of 20 ° C. shown in FIG. 7, the humidity is derived from the integrated value of the ON time of the heater measured by the ON time integrated value measuring means. The humidity detecting means detects whether the measured humidity is within the optimum range.

Next, the correction of the humidity or the water content in the processing tank 2 based on the outside air temperature according to the present invention will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, when the outside air temperature increases, the temperature decrease due to the intake air decreases, the heat radiation from the heating heater and the processing tank 2 decreases, the ON time of the heating heater is short, and the ON cycle is short. Is long, ON / O
The FF ratio is large, the power consumption is small, and the integrated value of the ON time tends to be small.
The outside air temperature is detected in the processing tank 2 and compared with the temperature characteristic inherent in the garbage processing apparatus of the present embodiment in advance by a humidity detecting means provided in the control unit 6. The detection value of humidity or moisture content can be corrected.
It should be noted that the outside air temperature may be corrected not only by the temperature at the time, but also by an average value over a certain period of time.

More specifically, based on the output from the third temperature detecting sensor 23 for detecting the outside air temperature, the characteristic corresponding to the outside air temperature, for example, the characteristic to be compared when the outside air temperature is 0 ° C. is set to 0. The temperature is corrected to the characteristic of ° C, and the humidity is detected based on this.

The control of the invention according to claim 1 by the correction will be described with reference to FIG. Fourth temperature detection sensor 22
Is turned on, and when the temperature falls below the set lower limit temperature, the heater is turned on. Start measuring ON time at the same time as ON. When the temperature of the fourth temperature detection sensor 22 becomes equal to or higher than the set upper limit temperature, the heating heater is turned off, the measurement of the ON time is completed, the ON time is corrected by the value of the third temperature detection sensor 23, and compared with the set lower limit time. . If the time is equal to or shorter than the set lower limit time, it is determined to be in a dry state, and an alarm for replenishing water is output to the display unit. When the time is equal to or longer than the set lower limit time, it is compared with the set upper limit time. When the time is equal to or longer than the set upper limit time, it is determined that the humidity is excessive, and an excessive humidity alarm is output to the display unit. This warning may be a display by an LED or the like or a sound by a buzzer or the like.

Next, the correction of the humidity or the water content in the processing tank 2 based on the fermentation temperature in the processing tank 2 according to the present invention will be described.

When the fermentation temperature rises, the temperature in the processing tank 2 does not decrease, and the ON time of the heating heater tends to decrease. The first temperature detection sensor 27 detects the fermentation temperature, and the controller 6 Correction of the detection value of the humidity or moisture content in the processing tank 2 according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is performed by comparing in advance with the temperature characteristics specific to the garbage processing apparatus of the present embodiment by the provided humidity detecting means. it can. It should be noted that the fermentation temperature may be corrected not only by the temperature at each time, but also by an average value over a certain period of time.

Next, a description will be given of an alarm when the humidity becomes equal to or less than the set value or equal to or more than the set value according to the present invention.

A processing step for preventing drying when the humidity or moisture content in the processing tank 2 detected in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 becomes lower than a preset value. Or an alarm by a flashing LED or a buzzer on the display unit, to notify the user that the humidity or moisture content in the processing tank 2 has decreased, to prompt the replenishment of water, and to perform fermentation decomposition of the processing tank 2. The function is optimally performed, so that the function of the garbage disposal device can be fully exhibited.

Further, when the humidity or water content in the processing tank 2 detected in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 becomes equal to or higher than a preset value, the garbage processing is performed. The apparatus shifts to the drying process, emits an alarm by blinking the LED of the display unit or a buzzer, etc., and informs the user that the humidity or moisture content in the processing tank 2 has risen, and refrain from putting garbage. Thus, the fermentation decomposition of the treatment tank 2 can be optimally performed, and the function of the garbage disposal device can be sufficiently exhibited.

Note that the humidity or water content may be automatically controlled by the garbage disposal device together with the above alarms.

Next, the alarm according to the ninth aspect of the present invention when the humidity becomes equal to or less than the set value or equals or exceeds the set value and continues for a set time or more will be described.

The humidity or moisture content in the processing tank 2 detected in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 becomes lower than a preset set value, and the state continues for a set time. Sometimes switching to a treatment step to prevent drying,
By issuing an alarm by blinking the LED of the display unit or by issuing a buzzer, etc., it is possible to prevent an alarm from being issued due to a malfunction or a temporary change, and to reduce the humidity or moisture content in the processing tank 2 to the user. And prompts the replenishment of water to optimize the fermentation and decomposition of the treatment tank 2, whereby the function of the garbage disposal device can be fully exhibited.

Further, the humidity or moisture content in the processing tank 2 detected in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 becomes equal to or greater than a preset set value, and the state is set for a set time. When continued, switch to the drying process,
By issuing an alarm by blinking the LED of the display unit or by issuing a buzzer, etc., it is possible to prevent an alarm from being issued due to a malfunction or a temporary change, and to increase the humidity or moisture content in the processing tank 2 to the user. And letting it perform fermentation decomposition of processing tank 2 optimally,
Accordingly, the function of the garbage disposal device can be sufficiently exhibited.

The humidity or the water content may be automatically controlled by the garbage disposal device together with the alarms.

[0062]

As described above, according to the garbage disposal apparatus of the present invention, since it is configured as described above,
Without using a dedicated sensor to detect humidity or water absorption, it is easy to maintain the humidity or water content in the treatment tank at the optimal operating conditions of the equipment, so that efficient decomposition can reduce the amount of garbage and Significant effects can be expected in providing a simple configuration and an inexpensive device as well as extending the life of the culture substrate.

Further, according to the garbage disposal apparatus according to the sixth or seventh aspect, it is possible to more easily maintain the humidity or water content in the processing tank at the optimum operating condition of the apparatus.

Further, according to the garbage disposal apparatus of the eighth aspect, it is easy to maintain the optimal operation condition of the apparatus without a decrease or an increase in the humidity or water content in the treatment tank by an alarm means for issuing an alarm. Therefore, a large effect can be expected in reducing the amount of garbage and extending the life of the culture substrate by efficient decomposition, and providing a simple configuration and an inexpensive apparatus.

In addition, according to the garbage disposal apparatus according to the ninth aspect, it is easy to maintain the apparatus under the optimal operation conditions without malfunction or more accurately without decreasing or increasing the humidity or water content in the treatment tank. Therefore, a large effect can be expected in reducing the amount of garbage and extending the life of the culture substrate by efficient decomposition, and providing a simple configuration and an inexpensive apparatus.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a garbage processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the garbage processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a characteristic diagram of a heater ON time.

FIG. 4 is an ON cycle characteristic diagram of a heater.

FIG. 5 is an ON / OFF ratio characteristic diagram of a heater.

FIG. 6 is a power consumption characteristic diagram of a heater.

FIG. 7 is an ON time integration characteristic diagram of a heater.

FIG. 8 is a control flowchart illustrating an example of control according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Description of Signs] 1 Body shell 2 Processing tank inner wall 3 Input port 4 Stirrer motor 5 Stirrer blade 6 Stirrer shaft 7 Stirrer shaft bearing 8 Heating unit 9 Exhaust fan 21 Control unit (control means) 22 Fourth temperature detection sensor 23 3 temperature detection sensor (outside air temperature detection means) 24 display section 25 operation section 26 power supply section 27 first temperature detection sensor (fermentation temperature detection means)

Claims (9)

(57) [Claims] 1. A garbage disposal apparatus for mixing a culture substrate and kitchen garbage in a treatment tank and decomposing the mixture with microorganisms, wherein the heating means heats the inside of the treatment tank, and the heating means is turned on / off. set and control means for controlling so as to maintain the temperature of the processing bath constant, the oN time measuring means for measuring the oN time of the heating means, the humidity or moisture content corresponding to the oN time of the pressurized thermal means Te Garbage provided with ON time characteristic information, and humidity detecting means for detecting humidity or water content in the processing tank based only on the output of the ON time measuring means and the ON time characteristic information. Processing equipment. 2. A garbage disposal apparatus for mixing a culture substrate and kitchen garbage in a treatment tank and decomposing the mixture with microorganisms, wherein the heating means heats the inside of the treatment tank, and the heating means is turned on / off. set and control means for controlling so as to maintain the temperature of the processing bath constant, the oN period measuring means for measuring the oN period of the heating means, the humidity or moisture content corresponding to the oN period of the pressurized thermal means Te Garbage provided with ON cycle characteristic information, humidity detection means for detecting humidity or water content in the processing tank based only on the output of the ON cycle measurement means and the ON cycle characteristic information. Processing equipment. 3. A garbage disposal apparatus for mixing a culture substrate and kitchen garbage in a treatment tank and decomposing the mixture by microorganisms, wherein the heating means heats the inside of the treatment tank, and the heating means is turned on / off. It said control means for controlling so as to maintain the temperature in the treatment tank constant, the oN / OFF time ratio measuring means for measuring the ratio of the oN time and the OFF time of the heating means, the oN time of the pressurized heat means Te an OFF time and the oN / OFF time ratio characteristic information that defines to humidity or moisture content corresponding to the ratio of the output and the oN / O of the oN / OFF time ratio measuring means
A garbage processing apparatus, further comprising humidity detecting means for detecting humidity or water content in the processing tank based only on FF time ratio characteristic information. 4. A garbage disposal apparatus for mixing a culture substrate and kitchen garbage in a treatment tank and decomposing the mixture by microorganisms, wherein the heating means heats the inside of the treatment tank, and the heating means is turned on / off. Control means for controlling the temperature in the processing tank to be kept constant, power consumption value measuring means for measuring power consumption per unit time of the heating means, and power consumption per unit time of the heating means. Power consumption characteristic information that defines the corresponding humidity or water content, and humidity detection means for detecting the humidity or water content in the processing tank based on only the output of the power consumption value measurement means and the power consumption characteristic information are provided. Garbage disposal equipment characterized by the following. 5. A garbage disposal apparatus for mixing a culture base and kitchen waste in a treatment tank and decomposing the mixture with microorganisms, wherein the heating means heats the inside of the treatment tank, and the heating means is turned on / off. Control means for controlling the temperature in the processing tank to be maintained at a constant value; unit time integrated value measuring means for integrating the ON time of the heating means for a unit time; and corresponding to the integrated time of the ON time of the heating means. Humidity-measurement means for detecting humidity or water content in the processing tank based only on ON-time integration characteristic information that defines humidity or moisture content, and output of the unit-time integration value measurement means and the ON-time integration characteristic information only. A garbage disposal device characterized by having. 6. An outside air temperature measuring means for measuring an outside air temperature or an intake air temperature, and an outside air temperature correcting means for correcting humidity or water content in the processing tank based on an output of the outside air temperature measuring means. Claims 1, 2,
A garbage disposal apparatus according to 3, 4, or 5. 7. A fermentation temperature measuring means for measuring a fermentation temperature in the treatment tank, and a fermentation temperature correction means for correcting humidity or water content in the treatment tank based on an output from the fermentation temperature measurement means. Claim 1, characterized in that it is provided
A garbage disposal apparatus according to 2, 3, 4, or 5. 8. A notifying means for issuing an alarm when it is detected that the humidity or the moisture content has become equal to or less than a set value or equal to or more than a set value.
A garbage disposal apparatus according to 4, 5, 6, or 7. 9. The garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the notifying unit issues an alarm when the state below the set value or above the set value continues for a predetermined time or more.