JP3985636B2

JP3985636B2 - Garbage processing machine

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Publication number: JP3985636B2
Application number: JP2002259779A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 剛羽田野; 英夫富田; 雅信河合
Original assignee: Panasonic Corp; Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd
Current assignee: Panasonic Corp; Panasonic Holdings Corp
Priority date: 2002-09-05
Filing date: 2002-09-05
Publication date: 2007-10-03
Anticipated expiration: 2022-09-05
Also published as: JP2004097871A

Description

【０００１】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は主として家庭用又は業務用の廃棄物を減容、減量処理する生ゴミ処理機に関するものである。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
従来の家庭などで発生する生ゴミ等の廃棄物の量を減量したり、減容したりする生ゴミ処理機では、図５に示すように、生ゴミ処理機本体４０内に微生物の生息場所となるおがくず等の微生物担体４１を入れた微生物処理槽４２と、投入された生ゴミ４３と微生物担体４１とを混合、撹拌するための回転撹拌棒４４及びその駆動装置４５を有し、投入された生ゴミ４３を微生物により最終的には二酸化炭素と水、その他に分解し、生ゴミ４３を減量、減容するもので、微生物処理槽４２内の温度を適正に保つための加熱手段４６、酸素（空気）を供給するための送風装置４７、それらの制御を行う制御手段（図示せず）を備え、微生物の働きにより生ゴミ等の廃棄物を分解し減量、減容するいわゆるバイオ式生ゴミ処理機といわれる装置が一般的に知られている（例えば、特許文献１参照）。
【０００３】
【特許文献１】
特開２０００−８４５２６号公報
【０００４】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかしながら、前記従来の技術で述べたバイオ式生ゴミ処理機にあっては、湿潤な生ゴミの連続投入があったとき等に、微生物処理槽が水分過多となり、嫌気性細菌が優位になることにより、分解生成物が多量の臭気を発するという課題を有していた。
【０００５】
本発明は、前記従来の課題を解決するもので、臭気を発生の少ない使い勝手の良い生ゴミ処理機を実現するものである。
【０００６】
【課題を解決するための手段】
前記従来の課題を解決するために、本発明の生ゴミ処理機は、撹拌手段と外気と連通した給排気手段とを有すると共に担体を内装する微生物処理槽と、前記微生物処理槽に対して着脱または回動でき送風機を有する乾燥部と、前記微生物処理槽と前記乾燥部とを連通する開閉自在な仕切部と、前記仕切部を開閉する仕切部開閉装置と、前記仕切部を介して前記乾燥部と対向する前記微生物処理槽の面の外部への開放を検出する仕切面開放検出装置と、前記送風機と前記仕切部開閉装置と前記仕切面開放検出装置とを制御する制御装置とを備え、前記乾燥部が前記微生物処理槽に対して着脱または回動し、前記仕切面開放検出装置が前記微生物処理槽の面の外部への開放を検出した時は、前記送風機および前記仕切部開閉装置を停止するものである。
【０００７】
これにより、生ゴミ等の廃棄物を乾燥部で乾燥してから微生物処理槽に投入することが可能となり、微生物処理槽が水分過多にならず嫌気性細菌の発酵による臭気の発生が少なく、かつ微生物処理槽を開放してメンテナンス作業が安全、容易に行える使い勝手の良い生ゴミ処理機を提供できるものである。
【０００８】
【発明の実施の形態】
請求項１に記載の発明は、撹拌手段と外気と連通した給排気手段とを有すると共に担体を内装する微生物処理槽と、前記微生物処理槽に対して着脱または回動でき送風機を有する乾燥部と、前記微生物処理槽と前記乾燥部とを連通する開閉自在な仕切部と、前記仕切部を開閉する仕切部開閉装置と、前記仕切部を介して前記乾燥部と対向する前記微生物処理槽の面の外部への開放を検出する仕切面開放検出装置と、前記送風機と前記仕切部開閉装置と前記仕切面開放検出装置とを制御する制御装置とを備え、前記乾燥部が前記微生物処理槽に対して着脱または回動し、前記仕切面開放検出装置が前記微生物処理槽の面の外部への開放を検出した時は、前記送風機および前記仕切部開閉装置を停止するものである。これにより、生ゴミ等の廃棄物を乾燥部で乾燥してから微生物処理槽に投入することが可能となり、微生物処理槽が水分過多にならず嫌気性細菌の発酵による臭気の発生を少なくできる。また、使用者が必要に応じて、乾燥部を微生物処理槽から着脱もしくは回動して動かし、微生物処理槽を開放してメンテナンス作業が容易に行えるとともに、そのようなメンテナンス作業時には送風機や仕切部開閉装置が停止するよう制御され、安全に支障なくメンテナンス作業を実施でき、さらには送風機が稼動して生ゴミが飛び散る、仕切部の開閉動作によって仕切部が破損するなどの不具合も生じない使い勝手の良い生ゴミ処理機の実現が可能となる。
【０００９】
請求項２に記載の発明は、特に、請求項１に記載の発明に加えて、乾燥部と微生物処理槽の連結をロックする連結ラッチ装置とを備え、前記連結ラッチ装置が開放時に送風機および仕切部開閉装置を停止するものである。これにより、連結ラッチ装置を係止しておけば、通常の使用時に誤って乾燥部が回動し使用者の意図しない微生物処理槽の天面開放がなくより安全であり、さらには連結ラッチ装置を外すだけで、送風機および仕切部開閉装置が停止し、送風機が稼動して生ゴミが飛び散る、仕切部の開閉動作によって仕切部が破損するなどの不具合も生じない使い勝手の良い生ゴミ処理機の実現が可能となる。
【００１０】
請求項３に記載の発明は、撹拌手段と外気と連通した給排気手段とを有すると共に担体を内装する微生物処理槽と、前記微生物処理槽に対して着脱または回動でき送風機を有する乾燥部と、前記微生物処理槽と前記乾燥部とを連通する開閉自在な仕切部と、前記仕切部を開閉する仕切部開閉装置と、前記乾燥部と前記微生物処理槽の連結をロックする連結ラッチ装置と、前記連結ラッチ装置を開放不能にする開放制限装置と、前記送風機と前記仕切部開閉装置と前記開放制限装置を制御する制御装置とを備え、前記仕切部開閉装置が作動時、もしくは前記仕切部が前記乾燥部と前記微生物処理槽とを連通している時には、前記開放制限装置が作動して前記連結ラッチ装置を開放不能にすることにより、微生物処理槽をあけた時には常に仕切部が閉まった状態となり、微生物処理槽でのメンテナンス作業がより容易になるものである。
【００１１】
請求項４に記載の発明は、撹拌手段と外気と連通した給排気手段とを有すると共に担体を内装する微生物処理槽と、前記微生物処理槽に対して着脱または回動でき送風機を有する乾燥部と、前記微生物処理槽と前記乾燥部とを連通する開閉自在な仕切部と、前記仕切部を開閉する仕切部開閉装置と、前記乾燥部と前記微生物処理槽の連結をロックする連結ラッチ装置と、前記連結ラッチ装置を開放不能にする開放制限装置と、乾燥部の開放部を覆う蓋と、前記蓋の開閉を規制する蓋ラッチと、前記蓋の開閉を検知する蓋開閉検出装置と、前記送風機と前記仕切部開閉装置と前記開放制限装置と蓋開閉検出装置を制御する制御装置とを備え、前記蓋開閉検出装置が前記蓋の開放を検知した時に、前記開放制限装置が作動して、前記連結ラッチ装置を開放不能にするもので、蓋の開放に対して連結ラッチ装置の開放を制限することによって、蓋を開いたままでは乾燥部は開かず、不用意に蓋が開いたままに乾燥部を傾斜させて蓋を破損するなどの不都合が無く、微生物処理槽のメンテナンス作業時には蓋は常に閉まっており、より簡便で安全なメンテナンス作業が実現できるものである。
【００１２】
請求項５に記載の発明は、撹拌手段と外気と連通した給排気手段とを有すると共に担体を内装する微生物処理槽と、前記微生物処理槽に対して着脱または回動でき送風機を有する乾燥部と、前記微生物処理槽と前記乾燥部とを連通する開閉自在な仕切部と、前記仕切部を開閉する仕切部開閉装置と、前記仕切部を介して前記乾燥部と対向する前記微生物処理槽の面の外部への開放を検出する仕切面開放検出装置と、前記乾燥部と前記微生物処理槽の連結をロックする連結ラッチ装置と、前記乾燥部の開放部を覆う蓋と、前記蓋の開閉を規制する蓋ラッチと、前記蓋ラッチの開放動作を規制する蓋ラッチ規制装置と、前記送風機と前記仕切部開閉装置と前記仕切面開放検出装置と前記蓋ラッチ規制装置とを制御する制御装置とを備え、前記乾燥部が前記微生物処理槽に対して着脱または回動し、前記仕切面開放検出装置が前記仕切部を介して前記乾燥部と対向する前記微生物処理槽の面の外部への開放を検出した時は、前記蓋ラッチ規制装置を動作し、前記蓋の開放を規制することにより、乾燥部を開けて微生物処理槽内のメンテナンス作業を行っている時に、誤って蓋ラッチに触れたとしても動作せず蓋が開くことを防止でき、作業途中に不用意に乾燥部の蓋が開いて破損したりすることもなく、メンテナンス作業等の実施をよりスムーズに行えるようにしたものである。
【００１３】
請求項６に記載の発明は、撹拌手段と外気と連通した給排気手段とを有すると共に担体を内装する微生物処理槽と、前記微生物処理槽に対して着脱または回動でき送風機を有する乾燥部と、前記微生物処理槽と前記乾燥部とを連通する開閉自在な仕切部と、前記仕切部を開閉する仕切部開閉装置と、前記仕切部を介して前記乾燥部と対向する前記微生物処理槽の面の外部への開放を検出する仕切面開放検出装置と、前記乾燥部と前記微生物処理槽の連結をロックする連結ラッチ装置と、前記連結ラッチ装置を開放不能にする開放制限装置と、前記乾燥部の開放部を覆う蓋と、前記蓋の開閉を規制する蓋ラッチと、前記蓋の開閉を検知する蓋開閉検出装置と、前記送風機と前記仕切部開閉装置と前記仕切面開放検出装置と前記開放制限装置とを制御する制御装置とを備え、前記蓋開閉検出装置が前記蓋の開放を検知し、前記仕切面開放検出装置が前記微生物処理槽の面の外部への開放を検出していない時には、前記開放制限装置が作動して、前記連結ラッチ装置を開放不能ににすることにより、微生物処理槽をあける時には常に蓋が閉まった状態となり、乾燥部と略一体となるため、微生物処理槽でのメンテナンス作業がより容易に安全になるものである。
【００１４】
【実施例】
以下本発明の実施例について、図面を参照しながら説明する。
【００１５】
（実施例１）
図１は、本発明の第１の実施例における生ゴミ処理機の断面図を示すものである。図１において１は生ゴミ処理機本体（以下、本体と称す）である。２は本体１の下部に配置された微生物処理槽である。微生物処理槽２内には制御装置３に接続された撹拌モータ４により回転駆動される撹拌翼５が回転し、微生物処理槽２内に内装されたごみ及びおがくず等の担体６を撹拌するものである。７は本体１の上部、微生物処理槽２の上方に位置する乾燥部にして、送風機８が送風可能に配置されている。９は乾燥部７の下端、底面を形成するシャッタ（仕切部）にして、開閉することにより、乾燥部７と微生物処理槽２を連通、遮断する。１０は前記シャッタ９を開閉駆動する仕切部開閉装置である。
【００１６】
なお、仕切部開閉装置１０および前記送風機８は共に前記制御装置３に接続制御される。１１は開閉自在なる蓋にして、ヒンジ１２で本体１と回動自在に連結され、前記乾燥部７の上壁をなしている。１３は微生物処理槽２を内装する処理部にして、上方の乾燥部７とは本体ヒンジ１４で回動自在に連接されている。１５は前記ヒンジ１４近傍に配置された仕切面開放検出装置にして、前記ヒンジ１４を中心とした乾燥部７の回動による微生物処理槽２の開放を検知する。前記仕切面開放検出装置１５は制御装置３に接続されている。１６はヒンジ１４と相対する側に配置された連結ラッチ装置にして、乾燥部７によって微生物処理槽２が閉じられた時に乾燥部７と処理部１３を連結し、略一体化する。
【００１７】
以上の構成において、その動作を説明する。図２は本実施例における生ゴミ処理機の通常の処理プロセスを示したフローチャートである。
【００１８】
まず、使用者は蓋１１を開放し（Ｓ０００１）、乾燥部７に生ゴミＡを投入する（Ｓ０００２）。その際、シャッタ９は閉じた状態である。
【００１９】
その後、蓋１１を閉めて（Ｓ０００３）、開始スイッチ（図示せず）を入れる（Ｓ０００４）と、制御装置３は送風機８を駆動し、乾燥部７に外気を送風する（Ｓ０００５）。この送風によって生ゴミＡは徐々に水分を奪われ乾燥していく（Ｓ０００６）。所定の時間送風後、制御装置３は送風機８を停止する（Ｓ０００７）。
【００２０】
次に、制御装置３はシャッタ９を開放し（Ｓ０００８）、乾燥部７と微生物処理槽２を連通し、同時に自重によって乾燥した生ゴミＡは微生物処理槽２に落下する（Ｓ０００９）。その後、生ゴミＡは微生物処理槽２内でごみ及びおがくず等の担体６と共に撹拌され、微生物によって分解処理される（Ｓ００１０）。また、シャッタ９は生ゴミＡの落下後、制御装置３によって再び閉鎖される（Ｓ００１１）。
【００２１】
以上述べた動作により、微生物処理槽２には水分を減量した生ゴミが入るため、より多量な生ゴミが投入されたとしても水分過多になることは無く、嫌気性細菌による発酵を起さない。そのため、強い臭気を発生しないものである。
【００２２】
さて、以上述べたように微生物処理槽２では良好な発酵が実現されるが、しかし、現実の使用形態では、使用者が誤って食器その他の禁止投入物を投入するなど、微生物処理槽２に対してメンテナンス作業が必要となる場合も生じる。本発明の構成によれば、乾燥部７はヒンジ１４を中心に回動し、乾燥部７を倒し、微生物処理槽２と乾燥部７との仕切面を開放することが可能で、開放した状態で容易にメンテナンス作業が実現できるものである。
【００２３】
尚、本実施例ではヒンジ１４を中心に乾燥部７を回動する場合について説明を行ったが、乾燥部７全体をそのまま取り外す（着脱する）場合にあっても同様の効果を有するものであり、本発明の趣旨を逸脱するものではない。
【００２４】
また、本実施例において仕切り部としてシャッタを用いたが、これに限定されるものではなく、スライドあるいは回動等して、開口部を開閉するものであれば良い。
【００２５】
また、シャッタ（仕切部）を、乾燥部側に形成したが、微生物処理槽の上端天面等、微生物処理槽側に設けても同様の効果を有するものであり、本発明の趣旨を逸脱するものではない。
【００２６】
また、乾燥部において、送風機により外気を送り込んで、生ゴミを乾燥するようにしたが、乾燥部内の空気を吸引して、乾燥部内に空気の流れを起こし、生ゴミを乾燥するようにしても問題ないものである。
【００２７】
さて、仕切面開放検出装置１５は制御装置３に接続されおり、微生物処理槽２の開閉を検知している。制御装置３には前記送風機８およびシャッタ９を開閉駆動する仕切部開閉装置１０が接続制御される。ここで動作を説明すると仕切面開放検出装置１５が開放を検知するとともに制御装置３は送風機８およびシャッタ９を開閉駆動する仕切部開閉装置１０を停止するものである。これによって、乾燥部７を動かし、微生物処理槽２内のメンテナンス作業を行う場合にも、送風機８が稼動して生ゴミが飛び散る、シャッタ９の開閉動作によってシャッタ９が破損するなどの不具合を生じないものである。
【００２８】
また、本体ヒンジ１４と対抗して設けられた連結ラッチ装置１６は前記乾燥部７と微生物処理槽２を着脱可能に係止する。連結ラッチ装置１６は係止することによって、微生物処理槽２と乾燥部７を略一体化する。連結ラッチ装置１６を係止しておけば、通常の使用時に誤って乾燥部７が回動して微生物処理槽２の天面が開放してしまうような誤使用も起こらないものである。
【００２９】
また、連結ラッチ装置１６の開放検出時には前記制御装置３によって送風機８およびシャッタ９を開閉駆動する仕切部開閉装置１０を停止することによって、連結ラッチ装置１６を外すだけで、送風機８が稼動して生ゴミが飛び散る、シャッタ９の開閉動作によってシャッタ９が破損するなどの不具合を生じないものである。
【００３０】
以上述べた通り、本発明によれば、微生物処理槽２を開放してメンテナンス作業が容易に行えるようにするとともに、そのようなメンテナンス作業時にもシャッタ９や送風機８が動作することなく、安全に支障なくメンテナンス作業を実施できるものである。
【００３１】
（実施例２）
図３は本発明の第２の実施例における連結ラッチ装置の要部拡大図である。尚、本実施例で述べる部分の多くは実施例１と共通であるため、本実施例においては、実施例１と異なる部分のみの説明を行う。
【００３２】
図３において、１７は同連結ラッチ装置１６の開放動作を規制する開放制限装置にして、動作時にはロック爪１８が突出し、前記連結ラッチ装置１６を固定し、解除不能とする。この開放制限装置１７は制御装置３に接続されている。
【００３３】
次に動作を説明すると、シャッタ９の仕切部開閉装置１０が作動時、つまりシャッタ９の移動時、もしくはシャッタ９の開放時には、前記開放制限装置１７を駆動し、連結ラッチ装置１６を固定し、開放操作を規制する。開放操作を規制することによって、シャッタ９の駆動途中もしくはシャッタ９が開放したままで、乾燥部７を開放するということがなくなるものである。つまり、乾燥部７を回動しての微生物処理槽２のメンテナンス作業時には、常にシャッタ９が閉じた状態ということになり、不用意なシャッタ９の操作による故障などの不具合を防止できるものである。
【００３４】
（実施例３）
図４は本発明の第３の実施例における生ゴミ処理機の要部斜視図である。尚、本実施例で述べる部分の多くは実施例２と共通であるため、本実施例では、実施例２と異なる部分のみの説明を行う。
【００３５】
図４において、１９は蓋１１の開閉を検知する蓋開閉検出装置である。２０は蓋１１のヒンジ１２と相反する側に設けられた蓋ラッチにして、係止時には蓋１１の開放を規制する。２１は前記蓋ラッチ２０の開放を規制する蓋ラッチ規制装置である。これは同様に制御装置３に連結され、動作時には蓋ラッチ２０の開放を規制する。
【００３６】
次に動作を説明すると、乾燥部７の上方を覆う蓋１１が開放している時には蓋開閉検出装置１９が蓋１１の開放を検出し、その信号を基に制御装置３は連結ラッチ装置１６の開放制限装置１８を駆動し、連結ラッチ装置１６の開放を制限し、乾燥部７を開けられなくするものである。この様に蓋１１の開放に対して連結ラッチ装置１６の開放を制限することによって蓋１１を開いたままで、乾燥部７を開けられなくなるので、つまり、微生物処理槽２のメンテナンス作業時には蓋１１は常に閉まっており、不用意に蓋１１が開いたままに乾燥部７を傾斜させて蓋１１を破損するなどの不都合が無く、蓋１１が邪魔になることが無く、より簡便なメンテナンス作業が実現できるものである。
【００３７】
続いて、他の動作を説明すると、連結ラッチ装置１６を開放し、乾燥部７を開けて、微生物処理槽２内のメンテナンス作業を行っている時には、仕切面開放検出装置１５によって制御装置３は微生物処理槽２の開放を認知し、蓋１１の蓋ラッチ規制装置２１を動作し、蓋１１の開放動作を規制するものである。以上述べた動作によって、乾燥部７を開けて、微生物処理槽２内のメンテナンス作業を行っている時には、蓋１１を開放する蓋ラッチ２０に誤って触れたとしても動作することは無く、蓋１１を開放してしまうことがなく、作業途中に不用意に蓋１１が開いて破損したりすることが防止でき、より簡便なメンテナンス作業が実現できるものである。
【００３８】
さらに、他の動作を説明すると、本発明にあっては生ゴミＡを乾燥部７に投入し、乾燥し、その後シャッタ９を開放して、微生物処理槽２へ移送し、分解処理を行うものである。ここで、蓋開閉検出装置１９が蓋１１の開放および閉鎖を検出した後、シャッタ９の開放および閉鎖が行われていなければ、開放制限装置１７によって連結ラッチ装置１６を開放規制し、開放することを阻止するものである。
【００３９】
蓋開閉検出装置１９が蓋１１の開放および閉鎖を検出した場合にあっては少なくとも蓋１１が１度開閉されているのであるから、生ゴミが乾燥部７に投入されている可能性がある。通常のプロセス（図２）ではその後、送風し、乾燥するのであるが、この時点で、使用者が下部の微生物処理槽２に対してメンテナンス操作を行おうとした場合、乾燥部７には生ゴミが内装されている可能性が高く、そのまま、乾燥部７を傾斜等して作業を行った場合、汁だれ等によって使用者や周囲の設置環境が汚れるなどの不都合が発生する可能性がある。
【００４０】
本発明にあっては、蓋開閉検出装置１９が蓋１１の開放および閉鎖を検出した後には、シャッタ９の開放および閉鎖が行われていなければ、連結ラッチ装置１６の開放することを阻止するため、誤って開けることによる不都合を回避できるもので、より安心してメンテナンス作業が行えるものである。
【００４１】
【発明の効果】
以上のように、請求項１〜６に記載の発明によれば、微生物処理槽でのメンテナンス作業を容易にし、臭気の発生の少ない使い勝手の良い生ゴミ処理機の実現が可能となるものである。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の実施例１における生ゴミ処理機の断面図
【図２】同、生ゴミ処理機の処理工程を示すフローチャート
【図３】本発明の実施例２における生ゴミ処理機の要部拡大図
【図４】本発明の実施例３における生ゴミ処理機の要部斜視図
【図５】従来の生ゴミ処理機の構成図
【符号の説明】
１生ゴミ処理機本体
２微生物処理槽
３制御装置
４撹拌モータ
５撹拌翼
６担体
７乾燥部
８送風機
９シャッタ（仕切部）
１０仕切部開閉装置
１１蓋
１２ヒンジ
１３処理部
１４本体ヒンジ
１５仕切面開放検出装置
１６連結ラッチ装置
１７開放制限装置
１８ロック爪
１９蓋開閉検出装置
２０蓋ラッチ
２１蓋ラッチ規制装置[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a garbage processing machine that mainly reduces the volume and volume of household or business waste.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional garbage processing machine that reduces or reduces the amount of waste such as garbage generated in a household, etc., as shown in FIG. A microbial treatment tank 42 containing a microbial carrier 41 such as sawdust, a rotating stirring bar 44 and a driving device 45 for mixing and stirring the raw garbage 43 and the microbial carrier 41, The raw garbage 43 is finally decomposed into carbon dioxide and water by microorganisms to reduce the volume and volume of the garbage 43, and heating means 46 for maintaining the temperature in the microorganism treatment tank 42 appropriately. A so-called bio-type raw material is provided with a blower 47 for supplying oxygen (air) and a control means (not shown) for controlling them, and decomposes and reduces the volume of waste such as garbage by the action of microorganisms. One device called a garbage disposal machine Known manner (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-84526
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the bio-type garbage processing machine described in the above-mentioned conventional technology, when the wet garbage is continuously input, the microorganism treatment tank becomes excessively watery, and anaerobic bacteria are dominant. Therefore, the decomposition product has a problem that it emits a large amount of odor.
[0005]
The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and realizes an easy-to-use kitchen garbage processing machine that generates little odor.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, a garbage processing machine according to the present invention includes a microbial treatment tank having a stirring means and an air supply / exhaust means communicating with outside air and having a carrier therein, and is attached to and detached from the microbial treatment tank. Alternatively, a drying unit that can rotate and has a blower, an openable / closable partition unit that communicates the microorganism treatment tank and the drying unit, a partition unit opening / closing device that opens and closes the partition unit, and the drying unit via the partition unit. A partition surface opening detection device that detects opening of the surface of the microorganism treatment tank facing the section to the outside, and a control device that controls the blower, the partition portion opening / closing device, and the partition surface opening detection device, When the drying unit is attached to or detached from the microorganism treatment tank or is rotated, and the partition surface opening detection device detects opening of the surface of the microorganism treatment tank to the outside, the blower and the partition unit opening and closing device are Something to stop That.
[0007]
Thus, waste such as garbage consists dried in the drying unit can be put into microbial treatment vessel, microbial treatment vessel is generation of odor due to fermentation of becoming not anaerobic bacteria excessive water rather small, In addition, it is possible to provide an easy-to-use garbage disposal machine that can open a microorganism treatment tank and perform maintenance work safely and easily .
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The invention according to claim 1 includes a microbial treatment tank having a stirring means and an air supply / exhaust means communicating with the outside air and having a carrier therein, and a drying unit having a blower that can be attached to and detached from and rotated with respect to the microbial treatment tank. An openable and closable partition that communicates the microorganism treatment tank and the drying section, a partition opening and closing device that opens and closes the partition, and a surface of the microorganism treatment tank that faces the drying section via the partition And a controller for controlling the blower, the partition opening / closing device, and the partition surface opening detection device, wherein the drying unit is disposed on the microorganism treatment tank. detachable or pivoted Te, wherein when the partition surface opening detection device detects the opening of the outside surface of the microbial treatment vessel is shall be stopped the blower and the partition opening and closing device. As a result, waste such as garbage can be dried in the drying section and then introduced into the microorganism treatment tank, so that the microorganism treatment tank does not become excessively watery and the generation of odor due to fermentation of anaerobic bacteria can be reduced. Further, if necessary by the user, the drying unit moving with detachable or pivoted from microbial treatment vessel, together can be easily for maintenance by opening the microbial treatment vessel, during such maintenance blower and the partition portion The switchgear is controlled to stop and maintenance work can be performed safely without any trouble. In addition, the blower operates and garbage is scattered, and the partition part is damaged by the opening and closing operation of the partition part . A good garbage disposal machine can be realized.
[0009]
The invention according to claim 2 is provided with a connection latch device that locks the connection between the drying unit and the microorganism treatment tank, in addition to the invention according to claim 1 , and the blower and partition when the connection latch device is opened. The unit opening / closing device is stopped. Thus, if the coupling latch device is locked, the drying unit rotates accidentally during normal use, and the top surface of the microorganism treatment tank unintended by the user is not opened. Just remove the blower, the blower and the partition opening / closing device will stop, the blower will operate and the garbage will scatter, and the partition will not be damaged by the opening and closing operation of the partition . Realization is possible.
[0010]
The invention described in claim 3 includes a microbial treatment tank having a stirring means and an air supply / exhaust means communicating with the outside air and having a carrier therein, and a drying unit having a blower that can be attached to and detached from and rotated with respect to the microbial treatment tank. An openable and closable partition that communicates the microorganism treatment tank and the drying section, a partition opening and closing device that opens and closes the partition, and a connection latch device that locks the connection between the drying section and the microorganism treatment tank. an open restriction device to disable opening the coupling latch device, and a control device for controlling the opening restriction device and the blower and the partition portion switchgear, the time partitioning portion switchgear operation, or the partition part When the drying unit and the microorganism treatment tank are communicated with each other, the opening restriction device is activated to make the connection latch device unopenable, so that the partition unit is always opened when the microorganism treatment tank is opened. It becomes closed state, in which maintenance of the microbial treatment vessel is made easier.
[0011]
The invention described in claim 4 includes a microbial treatment tank having an agitation means and an air supply / exhaust means communicating with the outside air and including a carrier, and a drying unit having a blower that can be attached to and detached from and rotated with respect to the microbial treatment tank. An openable and closable partition that communicates the microorganism treatment tank and the drying section, a partition opening and closing device that opens and closes the partition, and a connection latch device that locks the connection between the drying section and the microorganism treatment tank. an open restriction device to disable opening the coupling latch device, and a lid for covering the open portion of the drying section, and a lid latch for restricting the opening and closing of the lid, and the lid closing detecting device for detecting the opening and closing of the lid, the blower And a controller for controlling the partition opening / closing device, the opening restriction device and the lid opening / closing detection device, and when the lid opening / closing detection device detects the opening of the lid, the opening restriction device is activated, Connecting latch Intended to disable opened, by limiting the opening of the coupling latching device against the opening of the lid, the drying unit remains open lid is not opened, inadvertently tilted drying unit leaving the lid is opened Therefore, there is no inconvenience such as breakage of the lid, and the lid is always closed at the time of maintenance work of the microorganism treatment tank, so that simpler and safer maintenance work can be realized .
[0012]
The invention described in claim 5 includes a microbial treatment tank having a stirring means and an air supply / exhaust means communicating with the outside air and having a carrier therein, and a drying unit having a blower that can be attached to and detached from and rotated with respect to the microbial treatment tank. An openable and closable partition that communicates the microorganism treatment tank and the drying section, a partition opening and closing device that opens and closes the partition, and a surface of the microorganism treatment tank that faces the drying section via the partition A partition surface opening detection device that detects opening of the drying portion, a connection latch device that locks the connection between the drying unit and the microorganism treatment tank, a lid that covers the opening portion of the drying unit, and the opening and closing of the lid is restricted A lid latch, a lid latch regulating device that regulates the opening operation of the lid latch, a control device that controls the blower, the partition opening / closing device, the partition surface opening detection device, and the lid latch regulating device. The drying When There is detachable or pivoted relative to the microbial treatment vessel, the partition surface opening detection device detects the opening of the outside surface of the microbial treatment vessel facing the drying section through the partition portion, By operating the lid latch regulating device and regulating the opening of the lid, the lid does not operate even if the lid latch is accidentally touched when the drying section is opened and maintenance work is being performed in the microorganism treatment tank. it is possible to prevent the open, working middle inadvertently lid of the drying section can no be damaged open, in which so as to perform more smoothly the implementation of such maintenance work.
[0013]
The invention described in claim 6 includes a microbial treatment tank having a stirring means and an air supply / exhaust means communicating with the outside air and having a carrier therein, and a drying unit having a blower that can be attached to and detached from and rotated with respect to the microbial treatment tank. An openable and closable partition that communicates the microorganism treatment tank and the drying section, a partition opening and closing device that opens and closes the partition, and a surface of the microorganism treatment tank that faces the drying section via the partition a partition surface opening detection device for detecting the opening to the outside of the drying section and the coupling latch device for locking the coupling of the microbial treatment vessel, the opening limiting device to disable opening the coupling latch device, said drying section of the lid covering an opening, and a lid latch for restricting the opening and closing of the lid, and the lid closing detecting device for detecting the opening and closing of the lid, said opening and said air blower and said partition portion switchgear and the partition face opening detection device With restriction device And a Gosuru controller detects the opening of the cover opening and closing detecting device the lid, when the partition surface opening detection device does not detect the opening of the outside surface of the microbial treatment vessel, the open limit When the device is activated and the connection latch device is made unopenable, the lid is always closed when the microbial treatment tank is opened, and is almost integrated with the drying unit. It will be easier and safer.
[0014]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0015]
Example 1
FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a garbage disposal machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a garbage disposal main body (hereinafter referred to as a main body). Reference numeral 2 denotes a microbial treatment tank disposed in the lower part of the main body 1. In the microbial treatment tank 2, a stirring blade 5 that is rotationally driven by a stirring motor 4 connected to the control device 3 rotates to stir the carrier 6 such as dust and sawdust built in the microbial treatment tank 2. is there. Reference numeral 7 denotes a drying unit located at the upper part of the main body 1 and above the microorganism treatment tank 2, and the blower 8 is arranged to be able to blow air. Reference numeral 9 denotes a shutter (partition part) that forms a lower end and a bottom face of the drying unit 7, and opens and closes to connect and block the drying unit 7 and the microorganism treatment tank 2. A partition opening / closing device 10 opens and closes the shutter 9.
[0016]
The partition opening / closing device 10 and the blower 8 are both connected and controlled by the control device 3. 11 is a lid that can be freely opened and closed, and is hingedly connected to the main body 1 to form the upper wall of the drying unit 7. Reference numeral 13 denotes a processing unit that houses the microorganism processing tank 2, and is connected to the upper drying unit 7 so as to be rotatable by a main body hinge 14. Reference numeral 15 denotes a partition surface opening detection device arranged in the vicinity of the hinge 14 to detect the opening of the microorganism treatment tank 2 due to the rotation of the drying unit 7 around the hinge 14. The partition surface opening detection device 15 is connected to the control device 3. Reference numeral 16 denotes a connection latch device disposed on the side opposite to the hinge 14. When the microorganism treatment tank 2 is closed by the drying unit 7, the drying unit 7 and the processing unit 13 are connected and substantially integrated.
[0017]
The operation of the above configuration will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a normal processing process of the garbage processing machine in the present embodiment.
[0018]
First, the user opens the lid 11 (S0001) and throws the garbage A into the drying unit 7 (S0002). At that time, the shutter 9 is in a closed state.
[0019]
Thereafter, the lid 11 is closed (S0003) and a start switch (not shown) is turned on (S0004), the control device 3 drives the blower 8 and blows outside air to the drying unit 7 (S0005). The garbage A is gradually deprived of moisture by this blowing and is dried (S0006). After blowing for a predetermined time, the control device 3 stops the blower 8 (S0007).
[0020]
Next, the control device 3 opens the shutter 9 (S0008), connects the drying unit 7 and the microorganism treatment tank 2, and simultaneously, the garbage A dried by its own weight falls into the microorganism treatment tank 2 (S0009). Thereafter, the garbage A is stirred together with the carrier 6 such as dust and sawdust in the microorganism treatment tank 2 and decomposed by microorganisms (S0010). The shutter 9 is closed again by the control device 3 after the garbage A is dropped (S0011).
[0021]
By the above-described operation, the microbial treatment tank 2 is filled with raw garbage with a reduced amount of water, so even if a larger amount of raw garbage is introduced, there is no excess of water and no fermentation by anaerobic bacteria occurs. . Therefore, strong odor is not generated.
[0022]
Now, as described above, good fermentation is realized in the microbial treatment tank 2, but in the actual usage mode, the user mistakenly puts tableware or other prohibited inputs into the microbial treatment tank 2. On the other hand, maintenance work may be required. According to the configuration of the present invention, the drying unit 7 rotates about the hinge 14, the drying unit 7 is brought down, and the partition surface between the microorganism treatment tank 2 and the drying unit 7 can be opened and opened. The maintenance work can be realized easily.
[0023]
In the present embodiment, the case where the drying unit 7 is rotated around the hinge 14 has been described. However, even when the entire drying unit 7 is removed (attached / detached) as it is, the same effect is obtained. It does not depart from the spirit of the present invention.
[0024]
In the present embodiment, the shutter is used as the partition portion, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any device may be used as long as it can open and close the opening portion by sliding or rotating.
[0025]
Moreover, although the shutter (partition part) was formed in the drying part side, even if it provides in the microorganism treatment tank side, such as an upper end top surface of a microorganism treatment tank, it has the same effect, and deviates from the meaning of the present invention. It is not a thing.
[0026]
Also, in the drying unit, the outside air is sent by a blower to dry the garbage, but the air in the drying unit is sucked to cause the air to flow in the drying unit and dry the garbage. There is no problem.
[0027]
Now, the partition surface open | release detection apparatus 15 is connected to the control apparatus 3, and has detected the opening / closing of the microorganism treatment tank 2. FIG. The controller 3 is connected and controlled to a partition opening / closing device 10 that opens and closes the blower 8 and the shutter 9. The operation will be described here. The partition surface opening detection device 15 detects the opening, and the control device 3 stops the partition opening / closing device 10 that opens and closes the blower 8 and the shutter 9. As a result, even when the drying unit 7 is moved and maintenance work in the microorganism treatment tank 2 is performed, problems such as the blower 8 operating and raw garbage scattering, or the shutter 9 being damaged by the opening and closing operation of the shutter 9 occur. There is nothing.
[0028]
Moreover, the connection latch apparatus 16 provided facing the main body hinge 14 latches the said drying part 7 and the microorganism treatment tank 2 so that attachment or detachment is possible. By linking the connection latch device 16, the microorganism treatment tank 2 and the drying unit 7 are substantially integrated. If the connecting latch device 16 is locked, the misuse such that the drying section 7 rotates accidentally during normal use and the top surface of the microorganism treatment tank 2 is opened does not occur.
[0029]
Also, when the opening of the connection latch device 16 is detected, the control device 3 stops the partition opening / closing device 10 that opens and closes the blower 8 and the shutter 9, so that the blower 8 can be operated simply by removing the connection latch device 16. There are no problems such as the scattering of raw garbage or the shutter 9 being damaged by the opening / closing operation of the shutter 9.
[0030]
As described above, according to the present invention, the microorganism treatment tank 2 is opened so that maintenance work can be easily performed, and the shutter 9 and the blower 8 are not operated during such maintenance work, and can be safely performed. Maintenance work can be carried out without hindrance.
[0031]
(Example 2)
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a main part of the coupling latch device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Since many parts described in the present embodiment are common to the first embodiment, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described in the present embodiment.
[0032]
In FIG. 3, reference numeral 17 denotes an opening restricting device for restricting the opening operation of the connecting latch device 16. During operation, the locking claw 18 protrudes to fix the connecting latch device 16 so that it cannot be released. The opening restriction device 17 is connected to the control device 3.
[0033]
Next, the operation will be described. When the partition opening / closing device 10 of the shutter 9 is actuated, that is, when the shutter 9 is moved or when the shutter 9 is opened, the opening limiting device 17 is driven, and the coupling latch device 16 is fixed. Regulate opening operation. By restricting the opening operation, it is possible to prevent the drying unit 7 from being opened while the shutter 9 is being driven or while the shutter 9 is kept open. That is, the shutter 9 is always in a closed state during maintenance work of the microorganism treatment tank 2 by rotating the drying unit 7, so that troubles such as malfunction due to careless operation of the shutter 9 can be prevented. .
[0034]
(Example 3)
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an essential part of a garbage disposal machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Since many parts described in the present embodiment are common to the second embodiment, only the parts different from the second embodiment will be described in this embodiment.
[0035]
In FIG. 4, reference numeral 19 denotes a lid opening / closing detection device that detects opening / closing of the lid 11. Reference numeral 20 denotes a lid latch provided on the side opposite to the hinge 12 of the lid 11 to restrict the opening of the lid 11 when locked. Reference numeral 21 denotes a lid latch regulating device that regulates the opening of the lid latch 20. This is similarly connected to the control device 3 and restricts the opening of the lid latch 20 during operation.
[0036]
Next, the operation will be described. When the lid 11 covering the upper part of the drying unit 7 is opened, the lid opening / closing detection device 19 detects the opening of the lid 11, and based on the signal, the control device 3 detects the connection latch device 16. The opening restriction device 18 is driven to restrict the opening of the coupling latch device 16 so that the drying unit 7 cannot be opened. In this way, by restricting the opening of the coupling latch device 16 relative to the opening of the lid 11, the drying unit 7 cannot be opened while the lid 11 remains open. It is always closed, and there is no inconvenience such as inclining the drying unit 7 with the lid 11 being opened carelessly and damaging the lid 11. The lid 11 does not get in the way, and a simpler maintenance work is realized. It can be done.
[0037]
Subsequently, another operation will be described. When the connection latch device 16 is opened, the drying unit 7 is opened, and the maintenance work in the microorganism treatment tank 2 is performed, the control device 3 is controlled by the partition surface opening detection device 15. The opening of the microorganism treatment tank 2 is recognized, the lid latch restricting device 21 of the lid 11 is operated, and the opening operation of the lid 11 is regulated. By the operation described above, when the drying unit 7 is opened and maintenance work is performed in the microorganism treatment tank 2, even if the lid latch 20 that opens the lid 11 is accidentally touched, the lid 11 does not operate. The cover 11 can be prevented from being inadvertently opened and damaged during the work, and a simpler maintenance work can be realized.
[0038]
Further, another operation will be described. In the present invention, the garbage A is put into the drying section 7 and dried, then the shutter 9 is opened, transferred to the microorganism treatment tank 2, and subjected to the decomposition treatment. It is. Here, after the lid opening / closing detection device 19 detects the opening and closing of the lid 11, if the shutter 9 is not opened and closed, the opening restriction device 17 restricts the opening of the coupling latch device 16 and opens it. It is to prevent this.
[0039]
When the lid opening / closing detection device 19 detects the opening and closing of the lid 11, the lid 11 is opened and closed at least once, so that there is a possibility that garbage is thrown into the drying unit 7. In the normal process (FIG. 2), the air is then blown and dried. At this time, if the user tries to perform maintenance operation on the lower microorganism treatment tank 2, the drying unit 7 has garbage. If the work is performed while the drying unit 7 is inclined as it is, there is a possibility that inconveniences such as soiling of the user and surrounding installation environment due to soup or the like may occur.
[0040]
In the present invention, after the lid open / close detection device 19 detects the opening and closing of the lid 11, if the shutter 9 is not opened and closed, the connection latch device 16 is prevented from being opened. Inconvenience due to accidental opening can be avoided, and maintenance work can be performed more safely.
[0041]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to facilitate maintenance work in the microorganism treatment tank and to realize an easy-to-use kitchen garbage processing machine with less odor generation. .
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a garbage disposal machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing processing steps of the garbage disposal machine. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a garbage disposal apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Enlarged view of the main part [FIG. 4] Perspective view of the main part of the garbage processor in Embodiment 3 of the present invention [FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Garbage processing machine main body 2 Microbial processing tank 3 Control apparatus 4 Stirring motor 5 Stirring blade 6 Carrier 7 Drying part 8 Blower 9 Shutter (partition part)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Partition part opening / closing apparatus 11 Lid 12 Hinge 13 Processing part 14 Main body hinge 15 Partition surface open | release detection apparatus 16 Connection latch apparatus 17 Opening restriction apparatus 18 Lock claw 19 Lid opening / closing detection apparatus 20 Lid latch 21 Lid latch control apparatus

Claims

A microorganism treatment tank having an agitation means and an air supply / exhaust means communicating with the outside air and having a carrier therein, a drying section having a blower that can be attached to and detached from or rotated with respect to the microorganism treatment tank, the microorganism treatment tank, and the drying section A freely openable and closable partitioning part that communicates with the partitioning part, a partitioning part opening and closing device that opens and closes the partitioning part, and a partition that detects opening to the outside of the surface of the microorganism treatment tank that faces the drying part via the partitioning part A surface opening detection device; a control device that controls the blower, the partition opening / closing device, and the partition surface opening detection device; and the drying unit is attached to or detached from the microorganism treatment tank and is rotated. when a surface opening detection device detects the opening of the outside surface of the microbial treatment vessel, the raw garbage processor for stopping the blower and the partition opening and closing device.

Drying unit and a lock coupling latching device connecting microbial treatment vessel, garbage disposal according to claim 1, wherein the coupling latching device stops the blower and the partition opening and closing device when opened.

A microorganism treatment tank having an agitation means and an air supply / exhaust means communicating with the outside air and having a carrier therein, a drying section having a blower that can be attached to and detached from or rotated with respect to the microorganism treatment tank, the microorganism treatment tank, and the drying section An openable and closable partition that communicates with each other, a partition opening and closing device that opens and closes the partition, a connection latch device that locks the connection between the drying unit and the microorganism treatment tank, and the connection latch device that cannot be opened. an open restriction device, and a control unit for controlling said blower and said partition portion switchgear the opening restriction device, wherein when the partition opening and closing device actuated, or the partition section and the drying section and the microbial treatment vessel the when in communication with the raw garbage processor to disable opening the coupling latching device the open limiting device is activated.

A microorganism treatment tank having an agitation means and an air supply / exhaust means communicating with the outside air and having a carrier therein, a drying section having a blower that can be attached to and detached from or rotated with respect to the microorganism treatment tank, the microorganism treatment tank, and the drying section An openable and closable partition that communicates with each other, a partition opening and closing device that opens and closes the partition, a connection latch device that locks the connection between the drying unit and the microorganism treatment tank, and the connection latch device that cannot be opened. Opening limiting device, lid covering the opening of the drying unit, lid latch for restricting the opening and closing of the lid, lid opening / closing detection device for detecting the opening / closing of the lid, the blower, the partition opening / closing device, and the opening A limiting device and a control device for controlling the lid opening / closing detection device, and when the lid opening / closing detection device detects the opening of the lid, the opening limitation device operates to make the connection latch device unopenable. trash Physical machine.

A microorganism treatment tank having an agitation means and an air supply / exhaust means communicating with the outside air and having a carrier therein, a drying section having a blower that can be attached to and detached from and rotated with respect to the microorganism treatment tank, and the microorganism treatment tank and the drying section A freely openable and closable partitioning part that communicates with the partitioning part, a partitioning part opening and closing device that opens and closes the partitioning part, and a partition that detects opening to the outside of the surface of the microorganism treatment tank that faces the drying part via the partitioning part A surface opening detection device, a connection latch device that locks the connection between the drying unit and the microorganism treatment tank, a lid that covers the opening of the drying unit, a lid latch that regulates the opening and closing of the lid, and a lid latch A lid latch regulating device that regulates an opening operation; a control device that controls the blower, the partition opening / closing device, the partition surface opening detection device, and the lid latch regulating device; and the drying unit is the microorganism treatment tank Vs. Detachable or pivoted Te, wherein when the partition surface opening detection device detects the opening of the outside surface of the microbial treatment vessel facing the drying section through the partition portion may operate the lid latch restricting device and, raw garbage processing machine to regulate the opening of the lid.

A microorganism treatment tank having an agitation means and an air supply / exhaust means communicating with the outside air and having a carrier therein, a drying section having a blower that can be attached to and detached from or rotated with respect to the microorganism treatment tank, the microorganism treatment tank, and the drying section A freely openable and closable partitioning part that communicates with the partitioning part, a partitioning part opening and closing device that opens and closes the partitioning part, and a partition that detects opening to the outside of the surface of the microorganism treatment tank that faces the drying part via the partitioning part the surface opening detection device, the drying unit and the coupling latch device for locking the coupling of the microbial treatment vessel, the opening limiting device to disable opening the coupling latch device, and a lid for covering the opening portion of the drying section, the a lid latch for restricting the opening and closing of the lid, the lid opening and closing detector which detects opening and closing of said lid, and said blower and said partition portion switchgear and the partition face opening detection device and the control controls the opening limiter device With Detecting the opening of the cover opening and closing detecting device the lid, the partition surface opening detection device does not detect the opening of the outside surface of the microbial treatment vessel facing the drying section through the partition portion sometimes, the open restriction device and actuated, raw garbage processor to disable opening the coupling latching device.