JPH07187308A - Organic matter treatment device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To maintain organic matter treatment capacity stably by controlling exhaust quantity according to organics quantity within a treatment container. CONSTITUTION:Whether dew condensations are on the inner surfaces of a carrier 6 and of a treatment container 5 containing organic matter or not, is detected by means of dew condensation sensors 37. When the dew condensations are thus detected by the dew condensations sensors 37, air within the treatment container 5 is exhausted by means of a blower. Humidity within the treatment container is thus lowered.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an organic substance treating apparatus for decomposing and treating organic substances such as kitchen waste with microorganisms and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a processing apparatus for fermenting organic substances by microorganisms is known from Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 2-125942 (C09F 9/02) and Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 2-1291 (B09B 3/00). Has been. As described above, in an apparatus that treats organic substances with microorganisms, etc., it is necessary to prepare an optimal environment for the activities of microorganisms, etc. Need to supply.

For this reason, as seen in the above-mentioned prior art, a stirring means for equalizing the water state of the whole organic matter and the supply state of oxygen, an exhaust means for discharging excess water together with oxygen supply, and in winter In addition, a heating means or the like for performing stable treatment is provided to promote the treatment efficiency of organic substances.

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, oxygen is supplied by the exhaust means and excess water is removed. However, since the amount of exhaust is constant, the amount of water is reduced when the amount of organic matter is small. There is a problem that the amount of the removed substance is too large to be in a dry state, the activity of microorganisms and the like is hindered, and the predetermined organic matter is stopped. On the contrary, when treating a large amount of organic matter, the amount of exhaust gas is too small to cause dew condensation on the inner surface of the treatment tank, which becomes water droplets and drips onto the organic matter. Especially, the amount of water above the organic matter becomes excessive. There was a problem.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above drawbacks, and an object of the present invention is to provide an organic substance processing apparatus capable of always maintaining stable processing.

[0006]

The first means of the present invention is to:
A treatment tank having an opening for discarding organic matter, a drain portion formed in the lower portion of the treatment tank, a blower for exhausting air in the treatment tank, and a dew condensation detecting means for detecting dew condensation on the inner surface of the treatment tank. And a control circuit for driving the blower based on the output of the dew condensation detecting means.

A second means of the present invention is a treatment tank having an opening for discarding organic matter, a drainage portion formed at the lower portion of the treatment tank, an air supply means for supplying air into the treatment tank, and the treatment. A blower for exhausting the air in the tank, a dew condensation detecting unit for detecting dew condensation on the inner surface of the treatment tank, and a control circuit for driving the blower and the air supply unit based on the output of the dew condensation detecting unit are provided. Is characterized by.

A third means of the present invention is a main body case for accommodating a treatment tank, a waste passage having a waste port provided in the main body case so as to face an organic substance disposal opening of the treatment tank, and the treatment. A blower that exhausts the air in the tank to the outside of the main body case, a dew condensation detecting unit that detects dew condensation on the surface of the waste passage facing the processing tank, and a control circuit that drives the blower based on the output of the dew condensation detecting unit. It is characterized by having.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a main body case for accommodating a treatment tank, a waste passage having a waste port provided in the main body case so as to face an opening for discarding organic substances of the treatment tank, and the treatment. A blower that exhausts the air in the tank to the outside of the main body case, an air supply unit that supplies air into the processing tank, a dew condensation detecting unit that detects dew condensation on the surface of the disposal path facing the processing tank, and the dew condensation detection. And a control circuit for driving the blower and the air supply means based on the output of the means.

A fifth means of the present invention is a main body case for accommodating a treatment tank, a waste port provided in the main body case so as to face an opening for discarding organic substances of the treatment tank, and a rotation on the main body case. A lid that is freely formed to open and close the waste port, a blower that exhausts the air in the processing tank to the outside of the main body case, and a condensation detection that detects condensation on the surface of the lid facing the processing tank. And a control circuit for driving the waste fan based on the output of the dew condensation detecting means.

[0011]

According to the first means of the present invention, the organic matter discarded from the organic matter disposal opening into the processing tank is decomposed by microorganisms and the like. Most of the organic substances such as kitchen waste are water, and the water generated by decomposition is vaporized while being discharged through the drainage part. When the humidity in the treatment tank rises due to the evaporation of water and dew condensation occurs on the inner surface of the treatment tank, the control circuit drives the blower based on the output of the dew condensation detection means to exhaust the air in the treatment tank and to generate organic matter. The excess water contained is vaporized and exhausted to lower the humidity in the processing tank. Further, when the dew condensation on the inner surface of the treatment tank disappears, the blower is stopped to prevent the organic matter from being in a dry state or having an excessive water content.

According to the second means of the present invention, the organic substances discarded from the organic substance discarding opening into the processing tank are decomposed by microorganisms and the like. The water generated by the decomposition of the organic matter is drained through the drainage section and vaporized. When the humidity in the treatment tank rises due to the vaporization of water and dew condensation occurs on the inner surface of the treatment tank, the control circuit drives the air supply means based on the output of the dew condensation detection means to vaporize excess water contained in organic substances, etc. Then, the air blower is driven to exhaust the air in the processing tank, and at the same time, the excess water contained in the upper part of the organic substances and the like is vaporized and exhausted to reduce the humidity in the processing tank. Further, when the dew condensation on the inner surface of the treatment tank disappears, the blower and the air supply means are stopped to prevent the organic matter from being in a dry state or having an excessive water content.

According to the third means of the present invention, the organic matter discarded from the disposal channel through the organic substance disposal opening into the processing tank is decomposed by microorganisms or the like. The water generated by the decomposition of the organic matter is drained through the drainage section and vaporized.
When the humidity in the treatment tank rises due to the vaporization of water and dew condensation occurs on the surface of the waste passage facing the treatment tank, the control circuit drives the blower based on the output of the dew condensation detection means to exhaust the air in the treatment tank. , The excess water contained in the organic substances is vaporized and exhausted to lower the humidity in the processing tank. Further, when the dew condensation on the inner surface of the treatment tank disappears, the blower is stopped to prevent the organic matter from being in a dry state or having an excessive water content.

According to the fourth means of the present invention, the organic matter discarded from the disposal route through the organic matter disposal opening into the processing tank is decomposed by microorganisms and the like. The water generated by the decomposition of the organic matter is drained through the drainage section and vaporized.
When the humidity in the treatment tank rises due to the vaporization of water and dew condensation occurs on the surface of the disposal path facing the treatment tank, the control circuit drives the air supply means based on the output of the dew condensation detection means to cause excess water contained in the organic matter and the like. The moisture in the treatment tank is vaporized, the air in the treatment tank is exhausted by driving the blower, and the excess water contained in the upper portion of the organic matter and the like is vaporized and exhausted to reduce the humidity in the treatment tank. Further, when the dew condensation on the inner surface of the treatment tank disappears, the blower and the air supply means are stopped to prevent the organic matter from being in a dry state or having an excessive water content.

According to the fifth means of the present invention, the organic substance discarded in the processing tank through the organic substance disposal opening by opening the lid is decomposed by microorganisms and the like. The water generated by the decomposition of the organic matter is drained through the drainage section and vaporized.
When the humidity in the treatment tank rises due to the vaporization of water and dew condensation occurs on the surface of the lid facing the treatment tank, the control circuit drives the blower based on the output of the dew condensation detection means to exhaust the air in the treatment tank. , The excess water contained in the organic substances is vaporized and exhausted to lower the humidity in the processing tank. Further, when the dew condensation on the inner surface of the treatment tank disappears, the blower is stopped to prevent the organic matter from being in a dry state or having an excessive water content.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a main body case, which is composed of a base portion 2, side plates 3 and a top plate 4 which constitute front and rear surfaces and both side surfaces. The side plate 3 of the main body case 1 is formed by blow molding, and a heat insulating space is provided inside each side plate 3 to suppress a change in temperature inside the main body case 1 due to a change in outside air temperature.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a processing tank housed in the main body case 1, and a carrier 6 is housed therein. The carrier 6 is composed of wood chips such as sawdust, chaff, rice bran, soil, etc., and in this example, it is described in Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 2-34679 (C02F 11/02) “Method for treating sludge microorganisms with wood chips”. The carrier shown is housed. The carrier 6 is formed into a porous material, has high air permeability and water permeability, and has a property of keeping moisture and air suitable for breeding sack-shaped animals and microorganisms. When mixed with (garbage), bag-shaped animals such as rotifers and nematodes attached to the kitchen waste, microorganisms such as protozoa and bacteria propagate, and these bag-shaped animals and microorganisms finally dispose of garbage into water and carbon dioxide. It decomposes into gas and eliminates kitchen waste without composting.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a storage portion which is recessed in the lower portion of the processing tank 5, and 8 denotes a forward and reverse reversible electric motor which is stored in the storage portion 7, and is mounted on a first reinforcing plate 9 fixed to the side surface of the processing tank 5. It is fixed. Reference numeral 10 denotes a second reinforcing plate fixed to the other side surface opposite to the one side surface to which the first reinforcing plate 9 of the processing tank 5 is fixed. The first reinforcing plate 9 and the second reinforcing plate 10 are respectively agitated as described later. A bearing that axially supports the blade 11 is fixed.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a stirring blade arranged in the processing tank 5, a rotating shaft 12 rotatably supported by bearings fixed to the first reinforcing plate 9 and the second reinforcing plate 10, and a rotating shaft 12. The rotating shaft 12 and the stirring blade 13 are made of a material having high corrosion resistance, for example, stainless steel. Reference numeral 14 denotes a sprocket that is fixed to the rotation shaft 12 by a detent, and a chain 16 is installed between the sprocket 15 that is fixed to a drive shaft of the electric motor 8 so that the stirring blade 11 is rotated by driving the electric motor 8. It is like this.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a first heating means disposed in the processing tank 5 in two stages, that is, a heat insulating material in a direction substantially orthogonal to the stirring blade 11.
It is composed of a pipe 19 made of a highly corrosion-resistant material such as stainless steel, which is fixed to the side surface of the processing tank 5 via 18, and a heater 20 arranged in the pipe 19. Reference numeral 21 denotes a second heating means attached to the first reinforcing plate 9 and the second reinforcing plate 10, which is composed of a planar heater and heats the internal space of the main body case 1 to change the temperature inside the processing tank 5. In addition to suppressing, the movable parts such as the electric motor 8 and the stirring blade 11 are heated through the first reinforcing plate 9 and the second reinforcing plate 10 to prevent the defective rotation of the movable parts due to dew condensation or the like. The first heating means 17
And the second heating means 21 is adapted to maintain the entire carrier 6 at about 25 to 40 degrees Celsius.

Reference numeral 22 is an air supply pipe which is supported by the heat insulating material 18 of the first heating means 17 located below and is arranged in the vicinity of the lower side of the first heating means 17, and 23 is a base of the main body case 1. Two
A pump which is fixed on the upper side and is connected to the air supply pipe 22 via the connection pipe 24 and supplies the outside air into the processing tank 5 via the air supply pipe 22. The electric motor 8, the sprockets 14, 15 and the chain 16 are arranged. It is located on one side.

Reference numeral 25 is a blower fixed to the upper part of the processing tank 5, and the air in the processing tank 6 sucked through the communication hole 26 formed in the side surface of the processing tank 5 is exhausted through the side plate 3 of the main body case 1. It is designed to exhaust from 27.

Reference numeral 28 denotes a drainage section, which is provided under the processing tank 5 and is partitioned by a metal partition plate 29 having a large number of small holes so that the carrier 6 does not leak. 31 is a cap that is detachably mounted by being screwed into the drain pipe 30.
It has a drain port 32 to which a drain hose (not shown) is connected.

Reference numeral 33 denotes a shooter that is detachably attached to the opening formed in the top plate 4 of the main body case 1 and serves as a discard path. The bottom surface of the shooter is inclined downward and the waste port 34 is provided at the lower end thereof.
Is formed so that the waste port 34 faces the kitchen waste disposal opening above the processing tank 5. Reference numeral 35 denotes a shutter for closing the waste port 34, which is constantly urged by a spring (not shown) in a direction to close the waste port 34, and swings by the weight of the garbage sliding down the shooter 33 to open the waste port 34. ing.

Reference numeral 36 designates a lid for closing the opening of the top plate 4 of the main body case 1 so that the top plate 4 of the main body case 1 can be closed.
A detection sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of 36 is provided,
When the lid 36 is opened, the electric motor 8, the first is detected by the output of the detection sensor.
The energization of the heating means 17, the second heating means 21 and the pump 23 is stopped.

Reference numeral 37 denotes a dew condensation sensor for detecting dew condensation, which is an upper part of the inner surface of the processing tank 5, the surface of the shooter 33 facing the processing tank 5, that is,
An appropriate number of the shooter 33 and the lid 36 are provided on the surface of the lid 36 facing the processing tank 5, that is, on the back of the lid 36.

Next, the circuit will be described with reference to FIG.

38 is provided on the main body case 1 and the top plate 4,
An operation switch for starting the electric motor 8, 39 a detection sensor for detecting the opening and closing of the lid 36, 40 a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature inside the carrier 6, 41 a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the first heating means 17. 1 thermistor, 42 is a second thermistor for detecting the temperature of the second heating means 21, and the first thermistor
41 and the second thermistor 42 are arranged outside the processing tank 5,
A change in the temperature inside the processing tank 5 due to a change in the outside air temperature is also detected.

Reference numeral 43 denotes the condensation sensor 37, operation switch 38,
A control circuit for inputting signals from the detection sensor 39, the temperature sensor 40, the first thermistor 41, and the second thermistor 42, when the detection sensor 39 does not detect the opening of the lid 36 for a certain time, and when the operation switch 38 has a certain time. When it is not operated, the power supply to the electric motor 8, the first heating means 17, the second heating means 21, the pump 23 and the blower 25 is stopped.

Reference numeral 44 is the operation switch 38 and the detection sensor 39.
When the operation switch 38 is operated in the closed state of the lid 36 based on the output of the motor, the electric motor drive unit that controls the drive of the electric motor 8 based on the output of the control circuit 43, 45 is the detection sensor 39, the temperature sensor 40, A first heater control unit for controlling the first heating means 17 by the output of the control circuit 43 based on the output of the first thermistor 45, when the internal temperature of the carrier 6 becomes 25 degrees Celsius or less when the lid 36 is closed. The first heating means 17 is energized and the first
The amount of electricity supplied to the first heating means 17 is controlled based on the output of the thermistor 41. 46 is the detection sensor 3
9. The second heater control unit that controls the second heating means 21 by the output of the control circuit 43 based on the outputs of the temperature sensor 40 and the second thermistor 42. When the lid 36 is closed, the temperature inside the carrier 6 is 25 degrees Celsius. When the temperature becomes the following, the second heating means 21 is energized, and the second heating means 21 is activated based on the output of the second thermistor 42.
It is designed to control the amount of electricity supplied to. Reference numeral 47 denotes a pump control unit for controlling the pump 23 by the output of the control circuit 43 based on the outputs of the detection sensor 39 and the dew condensation sensor 37, and the cover
In the closed state of 36, the pump 23 is driven every predetermined time, and when dew condensation occurs, the pump 23 is driven. Reference numeral 48 is a blower control unit that controls the blower 25 by the output of the control circuit 43 based on the outputs of the detection sensor 39 and the dew condensation sensor 37, and drives the blower 25 when the lid 36 is opened and keeps the lid 36 closed for a predetermined time. The blower 25 is driven every time, and the blower 25 is driven when dew condensation occurs.

Then, the lid 36 is opened to dispose of the kitchen waste 34.
When discarded, the kitchen waste is discarded in the processing tank 5 by opening the shutter 35 due to its weight.

When the lid 36 is open, the detection sensor 39
The motor 8 for driving the stirring blade 11, the first heating means 17, the second heating means 21, and the pump 23 are stopped based on the output of the above. pump
By stopping 23 and driving the blower 25, the bad smell in the processing tank 5 is prevented from leaking from the waste port 34, and the user's discomfort is prevented.

When the lid 36 is closed and the operation switch 38 is operated, the electric motor 8 is driven for about 1 minute, the kitchen blades are mixed with the carrier 6 by the rotation of the stirring blade 11, and the carrier 6 is stirred in the carrier 6. Supply air. In addition, the pump 23 operates based on the output of the detection sensor 39 to supply air into the treatment tank 5 and evaporate the excess water contained in the carrier 6 to evaporate bag-shaped animals and microorganisms that propagate on the carrier 6. Activate. Since the small hole of the air supply pipe 22 is formed downward, water does not enter the air supply pipe 22 through the small hole.

The stirring blade 11 is driven every predetermined time based on the output of the control circuit 43, every four hours in the present embodiment, and air is supplied into the carrier 6 to activate the saprophytes and microorganisms. .

Since the inside of the processing tank 5 is maintained at about 25 to 40 degrees Celsius, which is optimum for activating bag-shaped animals and microorganisms,
The moisture contained in the carrier 6 evaporates and the humidity in the main body case 1 becomes high, and the upper part of the carrier 6 becomes over-humidified, and dew condensation occurs on the inner surface of the processing tank 5, the back surface of the shooter 33 and the back surface of the lid body 36. Becomes water drops and drops into the treatment tank 5, and the water content of the carrier 6 increases, which hinders the activity of the saprophytes and microorganisms. In the present embodiment, the dew condensation sensor 37 is the inner surface of the processing tank 5, the shooter 33.
When it is detected that dew condensation has occurred on the back surface and the back surface of the lid 36,
The pump 23 is driven based on the output of the control circuit 43 to drive the carrier 6.
The excess water in the body is released as water vapor, and the blower 25 is driven to exhaust the air in the main body case 1 to maintain the inside of the main body case 1 at an appropriate humidity and maintain the activation of bag-shaped animals and microorganisms. be able to.

On the carrier 6, bag-shaped animals such as ringworms and nematodes attached to the garbage by disposal of the garbage into the processing tank 5 and microorganisms such as protozoa and bacteria are propagated. Worms and nematodes and protozoa eat and dispose of garbage. Since the pump 23 and the blower 25 supply the optimum air for breeding bag-shaped animals and microorganisms to the treatment tank 5 and maintain the optimum humidity, the kitchen waste disposed of in the treatment tank 5 is relatively small. It decomposes and disappears in a short time. Further, since the temperature inside the treatment tank 5 is maintained at the optimum temperature for the activity of rotifers and microorganisms by the first heating means 18 and the second heating means 21, the bag-shaped animals and the microorganisms are activated and the garbage is decomposed. The processing efficiency is further improved.

The water produced by decomposing the garbage is
The kitchen waste contains components that are produced in the process until it is completely decomposed into water and carbon dioxide, that is, sugars, amino acids, organic acids, etc., but these components are decomposed by microorganisms, particularly bacteria, that propagate on the carrier 6. , Purify and drain. Also, wastes and carcasses of bag-shaped animals and microorganisms are decomposed by bacteria. Due to the food chain of the above-mentioned bag-shaped animals and microorganisms, it can be almost completely decomposed without producing malodor and residues.

When not used for a long time due to travel,
That is, when the detection sensor 39 does not detect the opening / closing of the lid 36 for a certain period of time, or when the operation switch 38 is not operated for a certain period of time, the control circuit 43 causes the electric motor 8, the first heating means 17,
The second heating means 21, the pump 23, and the blower 25 are de-energized to prevent the activity of the slugs and microorganisms from decreasing due to the drying of the carrier 6.

Next, the second embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

Reference numeral 50 denotes an air supply pipe having a large number of small holes all around which the carrier 6 does not pass.
The heating member 17 is supported by 51 on both side walls of the lower position processing tank 5 of the heating member 17. As shown in the enlarged cross-sectional view of FIG. 10, the support member 51 has a collar portion 52 extending in the inner diameter direction from a fitting portion where the inner circumference of the air supply pipe 50 is fitted. Water and larvae such as flies that have entered are prevented from going out of the processing tank 5. Further, the support member 51 is communicated with the intake port 54 formed in the side wall 3 of the main body case 1 at the extension portion 53, and the exhaust pipe 54 causes the intake pipe 54 to be supplied with the exhaust air of the blower 25.
The outside air is supplied into the processing tank 5 via the.

When the dew condensation sensor 37 detects that dew condensation has occurred on the inner surface of the processing tank 5, the rear surface of the shooter 33 and the rear surface of the lid 36, the blower 25 is driven based on the output of the control circuit 43 to cause the main body case. The air in 1 is evacuated, the inside of the main body case 1 is maintained at an appropriate humidity, and the surface of the carrier 6 is dried by the blown air. Is supplied to evaporate the excess water contained in the carrier 6 to maintain the activation of the saprophyte and the microorganism.

[0043]

As described above, according to the present invention, the amount of exhaust gas can be controlled according to the amount of organic substances, and a stable organic substance treatment capacity can be maintained at all times.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view seen from the other direction.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the same.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state in which the same side plate is removed.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the same.

FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of the same.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view seen from the other direction.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the same.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the relevant part.

[Explanation of symbols]

 5 Treatment Tank 6 Carrier 8 Electric Motor 23 Pump 25 Blower 33 Shooter 34 Waste Port 36 Lid 37 Condensation Sensor 43 Control Circuit

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A treatment tank having an opening for discarding organic matter, a drainage portion formed at the lower portion of the treatment tank, a blower for exhausting air in the treatment tank, and detection of dew condensation on the upper portion of the inner surface of the treatment tank. An organic substance processing apparatus comprising: a dew condensation detecting means; and a control circuit for driving a blower based on an output of the dew condensation detecting means. 2. A treatment tank having an opening for discarding organic matter, a drainage portion formed at a lower portion of the treatment tank, an air supply means for supplying air into the treatment tank, and an air in the treatment tank is exhausted. An organic matter processing apparatus comprising: a blower; a dew condensation detecting unit that detects dew condensation on the upper surface of the inner surface of the processing tank; and a control circuit that drives the blower and the air supply unit based on the output of the dew condensation detecting unit. . 3. A main body case for accommodating the treatment tank, a disposal path having a disposal port provided in the main body case so as to face an organic substance disposal opening of the treatment tank, and air in the treatment tank for the main body case. An air blower that exhausts to the outside, a dew condensation detecting unit that detects dew condensation on a surface of the disposal path facing the processing tank, and a control circuit that drives the air blower based on the output of the dew condensation detecting unit. Organic matter processing equipment. 4. A main body case for accommodating a treatment tank, a waste passage having a waste port provided in the main body case so as to face an organic substance disposal opening of the treatment tank, and air in the treatment tank. A blower that exhausts to the outside, an air supply unit that supplies air into the processing tank, a dew condensation detecting unit that detects dew condensation on the surface of the disposal path facing the processing tank, and a blower based on the output of the dew condensation detecting unit. And a control circuit for driving the air supply means. 5. A main body case for accommodating the treatment tank, a waste port provided in the main body case so as to face an organic substance disposal opening of the treatment tank, and a rotatably formed in the main body case,
A lid that opens and closes the waste port, a blower that exhausts the air in the processing tank to the outside of the main body case, a dew condensation detecting unit that detects dew condensation on the surface of the lid facing the processing tank, and the dew condensation. An organic matter processing apparatus, comprising: a control circuit that drives a waste fan based on the output of the detection means.