JPH10249305A - Garbage treating device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a garbage treating device which is housed with crude refuse in a uniform state within a housing vessel. SOLUTION: This garbage treating device is provided with the housing vessel 1 for the crude refuse, a crude refuse charging section 3 for charting the crude refuse into the housing vessel 1, an agitating means 4 for agitating the crude refuse housed in the housing vessel 1 and a control means 8 for controlling the rotation of this agitating means 4 at the time of charging the crude refuse. The rotation of the agitating means 4 is so controlled as to agitate the crude refuse at the time of charging the crude refuse, by which the biasing of the crude refuse in the housing vessel 1 is prevented. The agitating means 4 is kept rotated during the time of charging the crude refuse, by which the equal housing of the crude refuse into the housing vessel 1 is made possible and the drying and finishing of the crude refuse are made uniform.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a garbage processing apparatus for processing garbage such as garbage, and more particularly to a technical field of inputting garbage and detecting the amount of garbage.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional garbage disposal apparatuses include a disposer for pulverizing garbage and flowing the garbage to sewage and a garbage dewatering machine for crushing, dewatering and collecting garbage. Disposers pollute rivers and cause environmental pollution in areas without sewage treatment facilities. On the other hand, a garbage dewatering machine collects dewatered garbage and does not directly cause environmental pollution. However, if the collected garbage is left unattended, it easily rots and generates a bad smell. Therefore, the dewatered and collected garbage must be stored at a low temperature or frequently disposed of through public garbage collection points.

As a means for solving these problems, there has been known a garbage disposal apparatus in which garbage is dried to reduce the original volume and weight, thereby greatly simplifying the processing.

In this kind of garbage disposal apparatus, as shown in FIG. 9, a garbage input port A is provided at an upper portion or a front portion by a width of a storage container B. The apparatus is installed and used in a place independent of a sink, for example, in a corner of a kitchen or outdoors. For this reason, the user has to carry the garbage from a place where the garbage is temporarily stored, such as a sink, to the garbage disposal apparatus. In addition, in order to store the garbage disposal apparatus below the sink, it is necessary to reduce the size of the input section for inputting garbage into the storage container B to the size of the drainage section of the sink.

[0005]

As a result, when the garbage is put into the storage container B, the garbage is shifted to one side in the storage container B. If the garbage is dried with the offset, the over-dried garbage and the undried garbage will be mixed and the drying finish of the garbage will be poor. There was a problem that only garbage less than the capacity could be stored.

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to solve this problem and to provide a highly usable kitchen waste disposal apparatus.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a container for storing garbage, a garbage input section for inputting garbage into the storage container, and a garbage container incorporated in the storage container. A stirrer for stirring the garbage, and a control unit for controlling the rotation of the stirrer when the garbage is charged are provided. By controlling the rotation so as to stir the stirrer when the garbage is charged, a piece of the garbage is stored in the storage container. Prevents deviation, while stirring the garbage while driving the garbage, drives the agitation means, enables the garbage to be evenly and evenly stored in the storage container, and enables uniform drying of the garbage It was made.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention can be embodied in the forms described in the claims. That is, as in the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention, a garbage storage container, a garbage input section for charging garbage into the storage container, and a stirrer for stirring garbage built in the storage container. Means and a control means for controlling the rotation of the stirring means at the time of putting the garbage, stirring the stirring means at the time of putting the garbage, stirring the garbage in the storage container by the stirring means, to prevent the garbage is not biased be able to.

Further, as in the second aspect of the present invention, the open / close detecting means for detecting the end of the raw garbage input or the start of the processing, and the agitation means are provided in accordance with the detection result of the open / close detecting means. By providing the second control means for rotating the garbage forward and backward for a time, after the garbage is charged, it is possible to prevent the inserted garbage from being shifted in the storage container by rotating the stirring means in the normal and reverse directions.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dust height detecting means for detecting the height of dust in a storage container, and rotation control of a stirring means in accordance with a value obtained by the dust height detecting means. By providing the third control means, the deviation of the garbage can be detected by the dust height detection means, and the stirring means can be rotated according to the result.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a timer for measuring the rotation time of the stirring means, a dust amount judging means for judging a dust amount from a timer value of the timer, and a dust amount judging means. By providing an output means for displaying the amount of dust according to the value of the means or stopping the stirring means, the amount of dust in the storage container is detected from the rotation time of the stirring means and the height of the garbage, and the In accordance with the detection result, the amount of dust can be displayed, and the stirring drive of the stirring means can be controlled.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a torque detecting means for detecting a rotational torque of the stirring means, and an electric power supplied to the stirring means in at least two stages according to a value of the torque detecting means. By providing the power supply means that can be varied as described above, the torque of the stirring means is detected,
The amount of power supplied to the stirring means can be made variable according to the detected value.

[0013]

【Example】

(Embodiment 1) Hereinafter, Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a container for storing garbage provided below the sink 2, and reference numeral 3 denotes an input section for inputting garbage provided to an upper portion of the storage container 1 into the storage container 1. A basket 3a for temporarily storing garbage and a lid 3 of the basket 3a.
b is provided inside. Reference numeral 4 denotes a stirring means provided in the storage container 1, which comprises a rotating shaft 4a and a plurality of stirring bodies 4b. Reference numeral 5 denotes a motor as a driving means for rotating the stirring means 4, and reference numeral 6 denotes a transmission means for transmitting the rotational force of the motor 5 to the stirring means 4, and includes a first pulley 6a, a belt 6b, and a second pulley 6c. It is configured. 7 is an opening / closing detecting means for detecting the opening / closing state of the basket 3a of the loading section 3;
Is a control means for controlling the rotation of the stirring means 4 when the garbage is charged. Reference numeral 9 denotes a heater for heating and drying the garbage in the storage container 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a storage device for storing the dried trash, and reference numeral 11 denotes a frame provided on the outer peripheral side of the storage device 10.

The operation of the above configuration is as follows.
First, the user prepares ordinary washing and meals with the lid 3b at the bottom of the sink 2 attached, and when garbage is generated, removes the lid 3b and places it in the basket 3a provided below the lid 3b. Store the garbage once. Then, when the user presses a start switch (not shown), the opening / closing section 3c provided at the lower part of the basket 3a opens, and the garbage in the basket 3a enters the storage container 1. At this time, the open / close state of the open / close unit 3c is determined, for example, by an open / close detecting unit 7 composed of a light emitting diode 7a and a light receiving element 7b.
Is detected, and if it is open, the state is sent to the control means 8,
The control means 8 outputs a signal to the motor 5 to rotate.
Then, the rotation of the motor 5 is transmitted to the stirring means 4 via the transmission means 6, and the stirring means 4 rotates. As a result, the input garbage is pushed to the side opposite to the input section 3 of the storage container 1 by the stirrer 4b, as shown in FIG.
Garbage is uniformly scattered in the storage container 1. After a certain period of time, the basket 3a is closed. This time is basket 3
The time is set to be equal to or longer than the time required for the garbage in a to fall into the storage container 1. Thereafter, the heater 9 heats, the hot air diffuses into the storage container 1, and the garbage in the storage container 1 is dried. When the garbage dries after a certain period of time, the heater 9 is stopped from heating, and the lower part of the storage container 1 is opened (not shown), and the storage garbage 10 placed below the storage container 1 stores the dried garbage. Then, the user can take out and discard the dried garbage.

(Embodiment 2) Next, Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 4, reference numeral 21 denotes second control means for rotating the stirring means 4 forward and backward for a predetermined time in accordance with the result of the open / close detection means 7.

The operation of the above configuration is as follows.
First, after the garbage in the basket 3a falls into the storage container 1, the basket 3a is closed. This closing is detected by the open / close detecting means 7 and the content is sent to the second control means 21. The second control means 21 that has received the closing signal sends a signal to the motor 5 that repeats normal rotation and reverse rotation a certain number of times. For example, a signal is sent which repeats 10 cycles of 3 cycles of normal rotation, 1 second stop, 3 second reverse, 1 second stop as one cycle. Then, the motor 5 receiving this signal repeats normal rotation and reverse rotation. The stirring means 4 linked with the motor 5 via the transmission means 6 also repeats the forward rotation and the reverse rotation. As a result, the garbage is evenly scattered and stored in the storage container 1.

(Embodiment 3) Next, Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 5, reference numeral 31 denotes an optical sensor serving as dust height detecting means for detecting whether the height of dust in the storage container 1 is above or below a certain value. This is a third control means for controlling the rotation of the stirring means 4 to be on / off.

The operation of the above configuration is as follows.
First, the operation of the optical sensor 31 will be described. Light emitting unit 31a
Emits light, and the light receiving section 31b receives this light. At this time, if an obstacle (here, garbage) enters between the light emitting unit 31a and the light receiving unit 31b, the light receiving unit 31b cannot receive light. That is, the height of the garbage can be determined from the value of the light receiving unit 31b. Next, the operation of the garbage processing apparatus will be described. When garbage is put into the storage container 1,
When the amount of garbage is small, the light receiving portion 31b of the optical sensor 31 set at a certain height of the storage container 1 is used as the light emitting portion 31a.
And sends this value to the third control means 32. If the amount of garbage is large, the fact that the light receiving section 31b has not received light is sent to the third control means 32. When a signal indicating that the height of the garbage is equal to or greater than a certain value is received from these signals, the third control means 32 outputs an ON signal to the motor 5 to rotate the stirring means 4. Further, when the height of the garbage becomes less than a certain height due to the rotation of the stirring means 4, the third control means 32 which detects this through the output of the optical sensor 31 turns off the motor 5 ( Stop)
A signal is sent, and driving of the motor 5 is stopped.

(Embodiment 4) Next, Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

In FIG. 6, reference numeral 41 denotes a timer for measuring the rotation time of the stirring means 4; 42, a dust amount judging means for judging the amount of dust from the timer value of the timer 41 and the height of the dust in the storage container 1; This is output means for displaying according to the amount of dust and stopping the stirring means 4.

The operation of the above configuration is as follows.
First, when the height of the garbage exceeds a certain height, the stirring means 4 is rotated to level the height of the garbage.
At this time, the stirring time of the stirring means 4 is measured by the timer 41. As shown in FIG. 7, when the amount of garbage is small, the height of the garbage decreases in a short time. Conversely, when the amount of garbage is large, it takes time to disperse the garbage as a whole, and thus the timer value becomes longer. Furthermore, when the amount of garbage is more than that, the height does not fall below a certain level even if the stirring is continued. Thus, the amount of garbage can be determined from the stirring time. If the height of the garbage by the optical sensor 31 does not decrease even after a certain period of time, the garbage amount determining means 42 determines that the amount of the garbage is too large, displays the content, and displays the content. Or a stop signal is transmitted to the output means 43 to stop the stirring means 4.

Fifth Embodiment Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 8, reference numeral 51 denotes a torque detecting means for detecting the rotation torque of the stirring means 4, and 52 denotes a supply means for varying the electric power supplied to the stirring means 4 in at least two stages according to the value.

The operation of the above configuration is as follows.
When dust is entangled between the stirring body 4b and the storage container 1 and the motor 5 is likely to be locked, the rotation torque of the stirring means 4 increases. This rotational torque is always detected by the torque detecting means 51, and when the rotational torque exceeds a certain value, the supplied electric power is reduced to prevent the motor 5 from becoming overcurrent.

Here, the lock detection of the motor 5 is performed by the rotation torque of the stirring means 4, but the rotation speed of the motor 5 or the current flowing through the motor 5 may be detected. In short, any method can be used as long as it can detect lock of the motor and protect the motor.

[0029]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
By rotating the stirring means during the addition of the garbage, the garbage can be evenly stored in the storage container, and the drying finish of the garbage can be made uniform.

According to the invention of claim 2 of the present invention, the dust can be uniformly dispersed by rotating the stirring means in the forward and reverse directions of the dust and the dust can be dried more uniformly.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, by stirring the stirring means only when the height of the raw garbage is unbalanced, the garbage can be more reliably dispersed and stored in the storage container. it can.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the amount of dust is determined from the height of the dust and the rotation time of the stirring means.
Performs full and easy dust detection.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, an overload such as a motor lock of the driving means is detected based on the magnitude of the torque applied to the stirring means, thereby enhancing the safety of the driving means.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a kitchen waste treatment apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic movement diagram of garbage in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of a kitchen garbage processing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of a kitchen waste treatment apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of a kitchen waste treatment apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic characteristic diagram of the amount of garbage and the stirring time required for dispersing the garbage in the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration diagram of a kitchen waste treatment apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram of a conventional kitchen waste processing apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Storage container 2 Sink 3 Input part 4 Stirring means 5 Motor (drive means) 7 Opening / closing detection means 8 Control means 10 Storage device 21 Second control means 31 Optical sensor (dust detection means) 32 Third control means 41 Timer 42 Dust amount determination means 43 Output means 51 Torque detection means 52 Supply means

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁶ Identification code FI C02F 11/12 B09B 3/00 ZAB (72) Inventor Kiyoshi Uyahara 1006 Kadoma Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A storage container for garbage, a garbage input section for charging garbage into the storage container, a stirring means for stirring garbage contained in the storage container, and a stirring means for charging garbage. A garbage processing apparatus having control means for controlling rotation. 2. An open / close detecting means for detecting the end of garbage introduction or a start of processing, and a second control means for rotating the agitating means forward and reverse for a predetermined time in accordance with a detection result of the open / close detecting means. Item 4. A kitchen waste disposal apparatus according to Item 1. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: dust height detecting means for detecting the height of dust in the storage container; and third control means for controlling rotation of the stirring means in accordance with the value of the dust height detecting means.
Or the kitchen waste disposal apparatus according to 2. 4. A timer for measuring a rotation time of the stirring means, a dust amount judging means for judging a dust amount from a timer value of the timer, and displaying a dust amount according to the value of the dust amount judging means. 4. The kitchen waste disposal apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising an output means for stopping the stirring means. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: torque detecting means for detecting a rotation torque of the stirring means; and power supply means for varying electric power supplied to the stirring means in at least two stages according to a value detected by the torque detecting means. A garbage disposal apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4.