JPH04134483U - Kitchen waste processing equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] A device that dries the kitchen waste generated in the sink and makes it easier to dispose of it. [Structure] A blower pipe 6 and an exhaust pipe 7 are connected so as to face the drain container 3 of the sink, a hot air blower is connected to the former, and a condenser 12 is connected to the latter, and the exhaust from the condenser 12 is connected. The pipes were then routed back to the hot air blower.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This idea was developed to make it possible to dry the kitchen waste that is generated every day in the kitchen. This relates to a waste disposal device.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Various proposals have been made to dispose of kitchen waste generated in the kitchen, and , equipment, and devices have been developed, but each has its advantages and disadvantages, and there are no practical and effective methods. Tiers are not yet available.

0003 First, the simplest device is a drainage hole installed in the inner corner of the sink's aquarium. There is also a draining container with a draining slot formed therein. This is stored in the tank Since the kitchen waste will be exposed, it will only get in the way of working in the aquarium. The lack of cleanliness was unavoidable.

0004 Nowadays, kitchen equipment companies are installing relatively large kitchen waste containers in addition to sink drains. A removable mesh basket with a handle for storing kitchen waste is stored here. We provide a temporary storage space for the kitchen waste generated here. Also, a belt trap or S-shaped trap should be installed at the bottom of the kitchen waste container. There is. However, this kind of mesh basket for storing kitchen waste also serves as a drainage passage from the aquarium. It is not possible to drain kitchen waste, but simply to prevent kitchen waste from flowing into the drainage pipe. Ta.

[0005] For this reason, kitchen waste containers are placed inside cabinets such as sinks and are made to be pull-out type. Although some proposals have been made to prevent odor from leaking into the cabinet, it must be airtight. It is also necessary to install a separate fan to prevent odor, and the production cost is high. It was inevitable that it would happen.

[0006] Therefore, we decided to create a kitchen waste container with an opening above the table top of the sink. Place the container in one piece, and do not let kitchen waste that is already dry, such as vegetable scraps, come into contact with the drain water. The drain pipe attached to the kitchen waste container should be A trap located at the bottom of the sink for the main food waste container or extending from the trap. A system that connects to a drain pipe has been proposed. However, even if such a secondary kitchen waste input container is provided, the main kitchen waste input Effective countermeasures against kitchen waste in mesh baskets for storing kitchen waste provided in containers have been sought.

[0007] As one of these methods, a method has been proposed in which kitchen waste is heated and dried (Japanese Patent Publication No. 61-211201, Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 61-217403), but the equipment itself is very expensive. Therefore, the cost had to be high.

[0008]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

This idea was developed to eliminate the shortcomings of conventional kitchen waste disposal methods. Place a container for throwing in kitchen waste from the table top, or connect it directly to the drain of the sink. Large kitchen waste containers are installed in succession, and inside these containers, removable containers with handles are installed. The kitchen waste inside the mesh basket for storing kitchen waste is heated based on the structure that stores the mesh basket for storing kitchen waste. It can be dried and disposed of as is.

[0009]

[Means to solve the problem]

The applicant applied for a kitchen waste processing device with similar technical content as Japanese Patent Application No. 1-262636. , the device related to the earlier application discharged hot air through a drainage hose. However, it is inefficient because it simply discharges hot air, so it is difficult to Constructed to circulate to improve efficiency and condense water vapor contained in exhaust gas The system drains the water as fresh water and extends the life of the blower. The gist of this idea is that there is a removable container in the kitchen waste container installed in the sink. A device that has a mesh basket and dries the kitchen waste in the mesh basket, facing the kitchen waste input container. Connect the blower pipe and exhaust pipe so that , connect a condenser to the exhaust pipe, drain water from the condenser to the drain hose, and connect the condenser to the condenser. The dehumidified exhaust air is configured to be piped back to the hot air blower to circulate the hot air. It is characterized by its configuration.

0010

【Example】

The details of this invention will be explained below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. Figure 1 shows this idea, in which a container for throwing kitchen waste is placed in the drain port 2 of the bottom 1 of the water tank of the sink. 3 are installed continuously and integrally, and a mesh basket 4 with a handle is removed from this kitchen waste input container 3. It is designed to be stored freely. The cover plate 5 that closes the drain port 2 prevents water from accumulating in the aquarium. It is a container that allows kitchen waste to be put in when drying kitchen waste. It is used to seal the inside of 3 and efficiently guide hot air only to the kitchen waste.

[0011] An upward blower pipe 6 and an exhaust pipe 7 are connected to the kitchen waste input container 3 so as to face each other. It's like this. Connection portion 6a between these blower pipes 6 and exhaust pipes 7 and kitchen waste input container 3 , 7a has a thick structure, so that warm air spreads evenly throughout the kitchen waste input container 3, and then the exhaust It is designed to be discharged from pipe 7. In addition, the diameter of the exhaust pipe 7 is configured to be small. This causes a pressure loss in the hot air, and it is desirable to prevent the hot air from being exhausted immediately. Delicious.

0012 A hot air blower is connected to the blower pipe 6, and in the illustrated example, a sirocoff blower is connected. A fan 8 and a heater 9 are mounted on a pedestal 10. near heater 9 The installed wind pressure valve 11 prevents water vapor in the kitchen waste input container 3 from reaching the heater 9 and the sirocco fan 8. This is to prevent this from happening.

[0013] The exhaust pipe 7 is connected to the sirocco fan 8 with a return pipe 13 via a condenser 12 on the way. Then, by drying the kitchen waste through the kitchen waste input container 3, the water vapor contained therein is condensed. , the dried hot air is refluxed to the sirocco fan 8, and the condensation is The drained water is connected to a drain hose 14 through a connecting pipe 15.

[0014] The condenser 12 has an upper port 122 and a lower port facing the upper and lower corners of the outer case 121. Ports 123 are provided, and a number of thin tubes 124 are used to communicate between them. Connect the exhaust pipe 7 from the garbage input container 3 to the upper port 122, and connect the exhaust pipe 7 from the garbage input container 3 to the lower port 123. A return pipe 13 to the sirocco fan 8 is connected from the side.

[0015] An inclined dust receiving plate 125 is provided below the thin tube 124 of the lower port 123. , the dust mixed in the hot air is removed from the bottom of the lower port 123 along with the condensed water. It is connected to a drainage hose 14 through a connecting pipe 15.

[0016] 16 is a temperature sensor installed near the heater 9, and when the temperature reaches 90°C at the heater air outlet, a temperature sensor is detected. The computer power is turned off. Also, in order to take double safety measures, A thermistor is installed inside the motor of Rofan 8, and when the temperature reaches a certain level, the motor and Make sure to turn off the power to the computer.

[0017] The operation of the kitchen waste processing apparatus having such a configuration will be explained. After dropping the kitchen waste into the mesh basket 4 inside the kitchen waste input container 3, cover it with the lid plate 5 and then empty it. A hot air blower consisting of a fan 8 and a heater 9 is operated to blow hot air from the air pipe 6. The kitchen waste is supplied into the waste input container 3, dried, and guided from the exhaust pipe 7 to the condenser 12. The water vapor generated as kitchen waste is dried is condensed into water in the condenser 12, and the connecting pipe 15 At this point, water is discharged through a drain hose 14 and a sewer pipe (not shown).

[0018] On the other hand, the warm air that has been slightly cooled in the condenser 12 has its moisture removed and returns to the return pipe 13. The warm air is supplied to the sirocco fan 8 and circulated.

[0019] At this time, the operating time can be selected as appropriate, such as 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 and a half hours, 2 hours, 3 hours, etc. In addition, a switch is provided to turn off the sirocco fan for about 30 minutes after the heater 9 is turned off. It is preferable to configure the system so that only the engine 8 is operated. This turns off heater 9. If you leave it as it is, as the temperature drops, the water vapor will become supersaturated and the water will This is because the liquid becomes droplets and adheres to the inner surfaces of the kitchen waste input container 3, the blower pipe 6, and the exhaust pipe 7.

[0020] Figures 2 to 4 show another embodiment, in which a drain opening 2 at the bottom 1 of the basin of the sink is connected. A kitchen waste input container 3 of the same size as the kitchen waste input container 3 is recessed from the table top 20. In this way, the kitchen waste input container 3 is connected to the main drainage hose via the trap 21. A drainage hose 23 to 22 is connected. In these kitchen waste input containers 3 and 3 A common mesh basket 4 and a lid plate 5 are provided for each. Then, the air pipe 6 and the exhaust gas are connected to the kitchen waste input container 3 recessed from the table top 20. The pipes 7 are connected to each other.

[0021] This configuration was adopted because vegetables can be stored in the kitchen waste container at the bottom of the tank. Kitchen waste with relatively low moisture content, such as kitchen scraps, can also be prevented from becoming soaked with water and reducing efficiency. This is to allow work to be done in the water tank while drying kitchen waste. In addition, if there is a lot of kitchen waste, store it in the kitchen waste container at the bottom of the tank 1 and store it on the table. You can now put kitchen waste into container 3 from Rutop 20 for drying work. This is to do so.

[0022] The condenser 12 also includes a tap water supply valve 126 and an internal cooling water drainage valve. An overflow pipe 127 is provided, and an overflow pipe 128 is further provided. The valve 127 and overflow pipe 128 are connected to the connecting pipe 15 for drainage. It is designed to do so.

[0023] In addition, this condenser 12 is provided with a temperature sensor 129. The temperature sensor 129 is primarily used to detect a rise in the temperature of the cooling water. Sunawa However, if hot air is circulated repeatedly, the temperature of the cooling water will inevitably rise. Therefore When the upper water temperature reaches a certain temperature (45℃), the water supply valve 126 is activated to supply water. By supplying tap water for a certain period of time (about 15 minutes), the temperature of the cooling water is lowered and the moisture in the kitchen waste is reduced. This increases the removal effect. The warm water at the top is drained from the overflow pipe 128. will be done. Second, it is also used to prevent cooling water from freezing. That is, temperature sensor 1 29 senses 4°C, it releases the water supply valve 126 to reduce the temperature. Supply high-quality tap water to raise the temperature.

[0024] In order to prevent cooling water from freezing, in addition to using the temperature sensor 129, for example, After operating only the cooler fan 8 to circulate cold air, the drain valve 127 is operated. It is also possible to drain the cooling water and refill it for the next operation. . The hot air raises the temperature of the kitchen waste, but it takes some time to generate steam. It becomes necessary. If there is water in the condenser 12 from the beginning, the water temperature will rise before the steam circulates. cooling effect decreases. Therefore, we circulate warm air for a certain period of time (about 15 minutes). When water is supplied by opening the water supply valve 126, condensation occurs due to the large temperature difference between the steam and cooling water. Shrinkage progresses easily.

[0025]

[Effect of the idea]

As mentioned above, the kitchen waste disposal device related to this invention is a kitchen waste disposal container in the sink. A blower pipe and an exhaust pipe are installed inside the sink cabinet to remove hot air from the kitchen waste in a mesh basket. By supplying kitchen waste to the kitchen waste input container, the kitchen waste is dried, reducing the weight, reducing the volume, It is very effective in removing bad odors and can be easily treated.

[0026] Water vapor generated during drying is condensed by passing through the condenser from the exhaust pipe 7. Therefore, even if you try to recirculate the exhaust air to the hot air blower, the equipment may be damaged due to rust etc. can be prevented.

[0027] As described in claim 3, a lid plate is provided following a drain port at the bottom of a sink such as a sink. Install a kitchen waste container of the same size from the table top as the kitchen waste container. A removable mesh basket and lid plate are commonly configured in the kitchen waste input container, and the table If you connect the air pipe and exhaust pipe to the kitchen waste container installed from the bull top. , it is possible to dry kitchen waste without needlessly soaking it in water.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the entire kitchen waste processing apparatus according to the invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the entire kitchen waste processing apparatus according to another embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of the kitchen waste processing device.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the state of drainage piping of the kitchen waste processing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 Drain port 3 Kitchen waste container 4 Net basket 5 Lid plate 6 Air pipe 7 Exhaust pipe 8 Sirocco fan 9 Heater 12 Condenser 13 Return piping 15 Connecting pipe

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A device for drying kitchen waste in a removable mesh basket provided in a kitchen waste input container installed in a sink, wherein a blower pipe and an exhaust pipe are connected to face the kitchen waste input container. A hot air blower that supplies hot air is connected to the blast pipe, a condenser is connected to the exhaust pipe, drainage from the condenser is connected to a drain hose, and exhaust air dehumidified by the condenser is connected to a hot air blower. What is claimed is: 1. A kitchen waste processing device characterized in that the kitchen waste processing device is configured to return piping to the air, and to circulate hot air. 2. A device for drying kitchen waste in a removable mesh basket in the kitchen waste container, which comprises a kitchen waste container equipped with a cover plate connected to a drain port at the bottom of a sink such as a sink. A blower pipe and an exhaust pipe are connected to face the input container, a hot air blower is connected to the blower pipe to supply hot air, a condenser is connected to the exhaust pipe, and a drain hose is used to drain water from the condenser. The kitchen waste processing apparatus is characterized in that the exhaust gas dehumidified by the condenser is piped back to the hot air blower, and the hot air is circulated. [Claim 3] A kitchen waste input container with a cover plate is provided next to a drain outlet at the bottom of a sink such as a sink, and a kitchen waste input container of the same size is provided from the table top, and a removable mesh basket is placed inside these kitchen waste input containers. A blower pipe and an exhaust pipe are connected to each other so that they share a common lid plate, and face a kitchen waste container installed from the table top, and a hot air blower that supplies hot air is installed in the blower pipe, and a condenser is installed in the exhaust pipe. The system is characterized in that it is configured such that the water from the condenser is connected to the drain hose, and the exhaust air dehumidified by the condenser is piped back to the hot air blower, so that hot air is circulated. Kitchen waste processing equipment.